ANNUAL REPORT, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1953 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS U. S. ARMY 1953 IN TWO PARTS PART 1 Vol. 2 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON : 1953 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office Washington 25, D. C. - Price $4.00 (Buckram) CONTENTS Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Introductory pages------------- --------------------- 1 NEw ENGLAND DIVISION_ --- -- ---------------- 23 - NORTH ATLANTIC DIVISION: New York, N. Y., district-------------------------- 153 Philadelphia, Pa., district_------------- -- -- 263 Baltimore, Md., district ------------------------ 311 Washington, D. C., district ------------------------ 371 Norfolk, Va., district ----------------------------- 411 SOUTH ATLANTIC DIVISION: Wilmington, N. C,, district --------------------------- 447 Charleston, S. C,, district_ 4----.-.......479 Savannah, Ga.,district .----------------------- -------- 493 Jacksonville, Fla., district --------------------- 515 obile, Ala., district_---------------------------_ --- 609 LOWER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY DiVISION: New Orleans, La., district_ -------.---. _ 6655-------- Vicksburg, Miss., district--__----------_ ----- 755 Memphis, Tenn., district --------------------------- 781 SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION: Galveston, Tex., district------- ------------- ----- 793 Fort Worth, Tex. district_ -.---- -- 851 11 Albuquerque, N. Mex., district-- ----------- -- 879_ Little Rock, Ark., district- ..- --- --- _ --- __899 Tulsa,MOkla., district ------------------------------ 949--- UPPER MISSISSiPPI VALLEY DIVISION: St. Louis, Mo., district --------------------.. ------ 997 Mississippi River between the Missouri River and ... Minneapolis, Minn---- --- . 1033 Rock Island, Ill., district --------------------------------- 1047 St. Paul, Minn., district ------------------------------------ 1065 MISSOURI RIVER DIVISION: Kansas City, Mo., district - - -------- - ------------------ 1103 Omaha, Nebr., district - - ------------------------------- 1147 Garrison, N. Dak., district - ------------------------- 1181 Fort Peck, Mont., district - -- --- ----- ------------- 1191 OHIO RIVER DIVISION: Ohio River _ __-_---- _ ----- -------.---- . 1207 Nashville, Tenn., district___--- ____ __--------------- 1219 Louisville, Ky., district-__ --------------- 1255 Huntington, W. Va., district- -- _ ---------- - 1307 Pittsburgh, Pa., district - - - ----------------- 1351 GREAT LAKES DIVISION: Duluth, Minn., district_----- ----------. 1407 Milwaukee, Wis., district- ---------------------------- 1431 Chicago, Ill., district-__ ------ ---------.. 1497 Detroit, Mich., district_ ----------------------- 1539 Buffalo, N. Y., district_-------- _ 1585 Survey of Northern and Northwestern lakes-- --- -1647 in IV CONTENTS Page Volume 1 Volume 2 SOUTH PACIFIC DIVISION: Los Angeles, Calif., district . - - - -_-- - -_ 1655 San-Francisco, Calif., district 1-------------1707 Sacramento, Calif., district__ --- ___- - -________ __ 1759 NORTH PACIFIC DIVISION: Portland, Oreg., district----------------------------------- 1823 Seattle, Wash., district__ - ------------ 1905 Walla Walla, Wash., district----------------- ------------ 1959 Alaska district--------------------- ----- --- ------------- 1981 The Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors--------_ ------ _ 1999 The Beach Erosion Board_- _ - - -- _____2003 - - - -- - -- California Debris Commission---_ ___------------ _------2007 Mississippi River Commission-----------------------------------2019 Waterways Experiment Station ... ------------------------- __ 2073 .Permanent International Association of the Congresses of Navigation------------------------------------------------ 2075 Interoceanic Canal surveys_ ._ - -- _ 2077 Investigations and supervision of projects under the Federal Water Power Act----------- ------------------------- 2079 Miscellaneous civil works---_ -2081 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 Mississippi 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 Illinois 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 basis in Missouri tributary to the Little SRiver diversion channel. Report on Mississippi 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. F .E. Ressegieu, Corps of Engineers. 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. D. B. Freeman, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control--Continued Page Page 1. Mississippi River between 14. Preston drainage and levee the Ohio and Missouri district, Illinois_ 1010 Rivers_ -......... 998 15. Grand Tower drainage and 2. Mississippi River between levee district, Illinois .... 1011 the Missouri River and 16. Degognia and Fountain Bluff Minneapolis, Minn. (St. levee and drainage is- Louis district) 1002 trict, Illinois _______ 1012 3. Illinois Waterway, Ill. (St. 17. Perry County drainage and Louis district) 1002 levee districts Nos. 1, 4. Examinations, surveys, and 2, and 3, Missouri .. ..... 1014 contingencies (general)- 1002 18. Prairie du Rocher and vicin- 5. Plant allotment__ _-_ 1003 ity, Illinois___ 1015 6. Inactive navigation projects_ 1003 19. Stringtown-Fort Chartres 7:. Miscellaneous activities -- 1003 and Ivy Landing, Ill ..... 1016 Flood control 20. Fort Chartres and Ivy Land- ing drainage district No. 8. Cache River diversion ..... 1004 5, Illinois 1017 9. East Cape Girardeau and 21. Harrisonville and Ivy Land- Clear Creek drainage dis- ing drainage and levee trict, Illinois 1005 district No. 2, Illinois .... 1018 10. Cape Girardeau, Mo ....... 1006 22. Columbia drainage and levee 11. North Alexander drainage district No. 3, Illinois- 1019 and levee aistrict, Illinois_ 1007 23. Wilson and Wenkel and '12. Clear Creek drainage and Prairie du Pont drainage levee district, Illinois_ 1008 and levee districts, Illinois_ 1020 13. Miller Pond drainage dis- 24. East St. Louis and vicinity, trict, Illinois_-------- 1009 Illinois _ - 1021 997 998 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Flood control-Continued Flood control-Continued Page Page 25. Chouteau, Nameoki, and 32. Emergency flood control Venice drainage and levee work under authority of district, Illinois-- - --.. - 1022 the Flood Control Act 26. Wood River drainage and approved Aug. 18, 1941, levee district, Illinois_ - 1023 as amended------------- 1030 27. Upper Mississippi River 33. Emergency flood control Basin, St. Louis district 1025 work under authority of 28. Preliminary examinations, public laws other than the surveys, and contingencies Flood Control Act ap- for flood control,-...----- 1026 proved Aug. 18, 1941, as 29. Inspection of completed - amended--------------- 1031 works, flood control 34. Snagging and clearing under projects ---------------- 1026 authority of sec. 2 of the 30. Inactive flood control proj- Flood Control Act ap- ects------------. -- 1027 proved Aug. 28, 1937, as 31. Miscellaneous activities_.... 1027 amended ------------ 1032 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 95-mile section known as the middle Mississippi, be- tween the tributary Ohio and Missouri Rivers, about 984 to 1,179 :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 de- tails, 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 maintaining 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 se- cure permanency; second, by dredging or other temporary expe- dients to maintain channels of project dimensions; third, by con- struction of works authorized for the Chain of Rocks reach in the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, which approved a compre- hensive plan for development of the Mississippi River at Chain of Rocks so as to provide for construction of a lateral canal at an esti- mated 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 undertaken; and to authorize the relocation of the river channel and reclamation of the area in Sawyer Bend for airport, park, recreational, :and similar purposes at a cost to local interests of approximately $17,555,000: Provided, That any modifica- RIVERS AND HARBORS-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT - 999 tion 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 development be under the supervision of the Chief of Engineers in order to insure that the interests of interstate and foreign com- merce be properly protected: And further provided, That local inter- ests 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 (1953) is $102,694,000. The esti- mated annual cost of maintenance (1952) is $1,370,000. 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 Mar. 3,19051 These acts practically abrogated that part of the Mar. 219071 project for the middle Mississippi which proposed - regulating works. June 25,1910 Regulating works restored to the project and appro- H. Doe. 50, 61st Cong.. 1st sess., priations begun with a view to the completion of and H.2 Doc. 168, 58th Gong., the improvement between the Ohio and Missouri 2d sess. 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. Juily 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. Doc. 231, 76th Cong., 1st sess. with lock at Chain of Rocks, at an estimated first cost to the United States of about $10,290,000, with $70,000 annually for maintenance and operation. 1Also 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 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 fa- cilities 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 Water- ways of the United States." Operations and results during fiscal year. Construction works .were carried on by contract and by hired labor work with Govern- ment plant, with weather and river stages suitable for construction about 8 months of the year. Regulating works were maintained and 1000 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 project dimensions of channels were secured by dredging. Locations, quantities, and costs of open river regulating works were as follows: Miles above Dikes (hurdles) Class of work and locality mouth of Ohio River Number Linear Cost New work by contract: Powers Island-Schenimann__-......-.--------- . - 34-65 1 800 $26, 656 Ttal.----........--------------................ ... 26, 656 .....--------....--------------------...----.....----------- Maintenance by United States plant and hired labor------------ ...........--.........------------ 9, 010 480, 965 Maiitenance by contract...............................--------------------------- 4, 995 302, 782 Total-------....................---.....------...---------------------.......------........--...----........------------............ 783, 747 Bank protection (revetment) Miles above Squares (100 square Class-of work and locality mouth of Linear quares(10 square Toe piles Ohio feet bank feet) bank River Number protec- protec- tion Mattress Paving tion Maintenance by United States _-_-_-_....... plant and hired labor_ .---------- __ . 8, 700 ...-------..-- $132, 130 0--_.... Maintenance by contract............._ ....---------- 260 ..... .... 55, 988 ......-------------------.................-------..........----..------------------.......... Total------------------ 188, 118 New work: One dike, totaling 800 feet in length, was built under contract at a cost of $26,656. Costs of $4,266,482 were incurred on the improvement at Chain of Rocks as follows: By contract, construction .of locks, $154,674; construction of canal and levees, $3,300,521; power control and lighting, $49,985; bridge over canal, $18,590; by hired labor, model studies, $76,754; design of locks, canal, levee, and power control lighting, $22,302; preliminary engineering and surveys for con- struction, $35,086; miscellaneous additions to locks, $56,705; radio installation, $14,298; underseepage control system, $272,105; claims, studies, and investigations, $12,398; construction surveys, $5,041; re- pairs prior to completion, $55,624; real estate expense, management, appraisals, condemnations, mapping, and surveying, $192,399. The total cost of new work was $4,293,137.31, of which $596,412.30 was by hired labor. Total expenditures were $4,813,599.52. Maintenance: Dikes (14,005 linear feet) and revetments (8,960 linear feet) were repaired at a cost of $971,865. The required 9-foot channel was maintained by two United States hydraulic dredges. Channel dredging was performed at 44 localities with Government plant and hired labor, removing 4,112,071 cubic yards of sand and gravel at a cost of $567,413. The channels dredged had a combined length of 20.8 miles, an average width of 290 feet, and an average gain in depth of 4.5 feet. The total cost of channel maintenance was $1,539,278. Hydrographic (dredge) surveys were made covering 175 miles of river, costing $17,933. Aids to navigation were installed at a cost of $29,868. Other miscellaneous costs by hired labor were: Snagging, RIVERS AND, HARBORS-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1001 $663; gages, $17,021; discharge observations at miscellaneous localities, $1,035; cooperative stream gaging, $21,531; streamflow forecasting, $2,071; engineering planning, $5,122; repairs to gaging car track-- Thebes railroad bridge, $14,126; and miscellaneous contingencies amounting to $12,571; all charged to maintenance. The cost of opera- tion and care of lock No. 27 was $95,547. The total cost of all main- tenance, including operaiton and care, was $1,756,766.41, and the ex- penditures were $1,792,729.27. The total costs of all work for the fiscal year were $6,049,903.72 and the expenditures were $6,606,328.79, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction on the existing project was initiated in 1881, and the project has been in beneficial use prac- tically from its inception. Work under the project (including the Chain of Rocks canal) is about 74 percent complete. The quantities required to complete the project are estimated at 125,440 linear feet of dikes, 129,705 linear feet of revetment, 280,000 cubic yards of rock re- moval, and the canal, locks, levees, etc, at Chain of Rocks, as author- ized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945. Dikes and revet- ments were in poor condition along some reaches at the close of the fiscal year due to critical damage inflicted by heavy ice flows during the winter of 1950-51 and by floods in spring and summer of 1951. The channel as a whole has been greatly improved by the work that has been completed to date. Dredging is required at low stages to remove temporary shoals and maintain the required channel depths. In recent years, the project dimensions of channels have generally been maintained throughout the navigation season. The navigation 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 demands of com- merce 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 17.79 feet for the fiscal year 1952 and 7.64 feet for the fiscal year 1953. The costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1953, have been as follows: Public works Emergency re- Total Regular funds funds pair funds Costs: New work ..-----..---------------... $75,827, 307.31 $3, 462, 154. 46 $996, 747. 95 $80, 286,209.72 Maintenance....... -------- ---- 35, 788, 788. 19 ----------- ............----------------. 35, 788, 788. 19 Operation and care ..----------------- 180, 849. 82 ......---------------------------- 180, 849. 82 Total costs------------------ ..................... 796, 945. 32 111, 3, 462, 154. 46 996, 747. 95 116, 255, 847. 73 Expenditures.......................--------------------- 111, 793, 070. 54 3,462,154. 46 996, 747. 95 116, 251, 972. 95 1002 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost andtfinancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 2 New work: Appropriated-..._._ $9,000,000.00 $9,750,000.00 $8,830,000.00 $5,000,000.00 $1,143,000.00 $83,171,142.24 Cost--------.. . ------. 6,700, 933. 68 11,712,827.26 8,449,126. 21 2,263,874.05 4,293,137. 31 81, 702,829. 38 Expenditures- ..... 6, 139, 792. 61 11,220,273.82 8, 721, 019. 58 3, 113, 348. 59 4, 813, 599. 52 81, 698,954:. 60 Maintenance: Appropriated-------- 860, 000. 00 975, 000. 00 901,800. 00 1, 365, 200. 00 1,457, 950. 00 35, 971, 288.19 Cost------......--------..... 892, 8S4. 69 897, 808. 32 806, 920. 22 1, 269, 562. 32 1, 756, 766. 41 35, 969, 638. 01 Expenditures--------........ 950,106. 76 975, 000. 00 697, 991. 00 1, 232, 579. 55 1, 792, 729. 27 35, 969, 638. 01 1 Includes $1,416,619.66 for new work for previous projects. 3 In addition, $87,083.31 for new work and $31,416.69 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_------------------- $1,288, 209.18 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 .---.--- 1, 288, 209.18 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_ _-..- --------..-. 19, 522,857.76 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 1033. 3. ILLINOIS WATERWAY, ILL. (ST. LOUIS DISTRICT) See report, "Illinois Waterway, Ill.," page 1512. 4. EXAMINATION, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work done during the fiscal year amounted to $4,613.68, and the expenditures were $1,100. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 12 Maintenance: Appropriated......... $75, 000.00 $75, 307. 00 $46, 300. 00 $5, 900.00 $1, 100.00 $1, 532, 330.41 Cost.................. 143, 492.00 84, 473. 82 44, 292. 89 27, 600. 90 4, 613. 68 1, 532, 330. 41 Expenditures-....... 172, 886. 27 75, 307. 00 46, 300.00 5,.900. 00 1, 100. 00 1, 532, 330.41 1 All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2 There are no contributed funds. RIVERS AND ARBORS--ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1003 5. PLANT ALLOTMENT, ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 Maintenance : ----- $269,219.53 -$100,000.00 Appropriated-------------.........----............ $295, 451.17 -$245,365.00 $2, 688, 394. 65 Expenditures-......... $202, 458. 26 -315, 446. 14 -216, 586. 88 670, 211.34 -765, 171. 35 2, 009, 652.17 I All funds are for existing projects since there is no previous project. 2There are no contributed funds. 6. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report complete for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Cuivre River, Mo.' 2---------------- 1883 $12,000.00 ------------- Inactive. 2. Kaskaskia River, ll.2......------- 1896 10,460.80 ------------- Completed: inabtive. 1 River declared nonnavigable by act of Mar. 23, 1900. 2No commerce reported. sBy 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). 7. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 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. Golden Eagle and West Point House Public Works Com- -........... ferry landings, Illinois and mittee resolution, Feb. Missouri. 20, 1951. Illinois River, Ill., reimbursing Rivers and Harbors Com- May 17, 1951 H. 144, 82d Favorable. Nutwood drainage and levee mittee resolution, Mar. Cong., district. 5, 1945. 1st sess. 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 Com- Oct. 8, 1951 H. 251, 82d damages by creation of pool No. mittee resolution, Apr. Cong., 24, Mississippi River (Claks- 13, 1948. 1stseas. ville Dam). Mississippi River between Mis- House Public Works Com- ............ souri River and Minneapolis, mittee resolution, Feb. Minn., for improvement of 20, 1951. Golden Eagle and West Point ferry landings,. Illinois and Missouri. 1004 REPI O O C 1IITEF. OF ENGINEERS U,. S. ARMY, 195 3 Status of all 'investigtions for navigation aile forbyR l iver an:4 HarborActs and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act: mitted to No. mendation Congress Mississippi River between mouth Rivers and Harbors Comn- 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 Comrn- ............ ..... 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). 10, 1946. Mississippi River at Louisiana, River and Harbor Act, .---------............. Mo. (improvement for harbor July 24, 1946. facilities). Mississippi River between mouth House Public Works Comrn- . of Missouri River and Minn- mittee resolution, Apr. eapolis, Minn., comprehensive 22, 1947. harbor report (additional har- bors for commercial and fishing vessels, and for- recreational craft). Mississippi River at Louisiana, House Public Works Com- Oct. 8, 1951 H. 251, 82d Mo., determination of damages mittee resolution, Apr. Cong., by creation of pool No. 24 13, 1948. 1st sess. -(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- May 17,1951 H. 144, 82d Favorable. trict, Illinois, Illinois River, Ill. mittee resolution, Mar. Cong., 5, 1945. 1st sess. West Point and Golden Eagle House Public Works Com- .. ferry landings, Illinois and Mis- mittee resolution, Feb. souri. 20, 1951. 8. CACHE RIVER DIVERSION Location. This project is located in Alexander County, Ill., on the left bank of the Mississippi River, about 13 miles above the mouth of the Ohio River. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a diversion channel, consisting of the following: the Cache River diversion, unit 1, includes excavation of 3,890 feet of channel, and unit 2, 1,370 feet of channel, extending from the aban- doned Illinois Central Railroad bridge over the Cache River near Cache, Ill., to the Mississippi River near the Beechridge gage. The (1953) estimated Federal cost of the project is $2,837,113.84, of which $13,339.82 is for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. Provisions of section 2' of the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, apply to the diversion of the Cache River. Operation and' results during fiscal year. The Government costs during the fiscal year were $6,861.40, and expenditures were $59,925.30, all for new work. Conditionat end of fiscal year. Construction on the existing project was initiated in June 1940, and the project was ready for beneficial use in December 1950. The project is completed. The costs to the end of the fiscal year were $2,837,113.84, and expenditures were FLOOD CONTROL--ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1005 $2,837,113.84, all for new work. There was no maintenance work performed. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to.1949 12 New work: Appropriated......... $645, 320.00, $116,800. 00 -----------......... $12, 410. 00 ........... - ----- $2, 837, 113. 84 Cost-. - - Expenditures.----.. -401, 366, 910. 87 445, 648.54 $482, 549.37 163, 343.40 ......--... 137.42 344, 725.82 623, 001. 64 151, 956. 35 $6,861. 40 . 2, 837, 113. 84 59, 925. 30 2, 837, 113. 84 1 All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. '2No funds have been contributed. Completed costs covering that part of subject transferred to the St. Louis dis- trict in accordance with General Orders 16, November 12, 1952. 9. EAST CAPE GIRARDEAU AND CLEAR CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT., ILLINOIS Location. This project is in the north end of Alexander County, Ill, on the left bank of Mississippi River between river miles 46 and ,57above the Ohio River. The district includes the bottom lands be- tween the river on the west and south, the old channel of Clear Creek on the north, and the Illinois Central Railroad on the east. Efisting project. This provides for raising and enlarging the en- tire levee system consisting of 10 miles of riverfront 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 service 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 (1953), including $207,000 of 1936 funds used for temporary levee repair, resulting from the 1943 flood, is $2,085,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5. Assurance of local coopera- ,tion approved by the county court of Alexander County, Ill., was approved by the Secretary of War on July 30, 1940. :Local interests ,have provided evidence of acquisition of the necessary rights-of-way for construction of work completed to interim grade and work now under construction to design grade. Local interests have informally indicated that they will be able to fulfill requirements of local co- operation for the remaining work features as required. Operations and results during fiscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $60,026.89, of which $57,207.39 was for preliminary engineering and design, $1.21 for preparation of maintenance manual, :and $2,818.29 for repair prior to completion of project. Work by con- tract consisted of placing 873,500 cubic yards of material at a cost of i$482,785.44, surfacing of service road $40,673.14, alterations to exist- 1006 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 ing closure structures $22,185.92. The total costs were $605,671.39, and expenditures were $618,214.33. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction on the existing project was initiated in July 1940, and the project was ready for beneficial use in the fall of 1941. Work under the project is about 78 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $1,255,083.82 for new work, and the total expenditures were $1,255,083.82. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated------------......... --......... ------------ ............ $270,000. 00 $500, 000. 00 $224, 000. 00 $1,605,046. 72 Cost-----------.---.-- $1, 705. 23 $4, 080. 76 47, 345. 55 94, 020. 16 605, 671.39 1, 255, 083.82 Expenditures---------....... 1, 705. 23 4, 080. 76 46, 737.39 82, 085. 38 618, 214. 33 1, 255, 083. 82 1All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2 No funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ---------------- __ $281, 264. 77 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_..-------- 281, 264. 77 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project -------- ___------------ 479, 953. 28 10. 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. Ecxisting project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a series of earth levees and concrete floodwalls 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 to the low lying area of Cape Girardeau, Mo., against a flood of about 80-year fre- quency. The estimated total construction cost, revised in 1953, is $8,024,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 204, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation. Assurances of local cooperation have been re- ceived from two local levee improvement districts organized and known as the Main Street levee improvement district and the North Main Street levee improvement district. Local interests have also furnished other data showing financial and legal ability to carry out their obligations. Operations and results during fiscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $87,885.14, of which $57,518.83 was for preparation of definite project report, and $30,366.31 for planning subsequent to defi- nite project report. Expenditures were $93,288.68. Condition at the end of fiscal year. Construction on the existing project has not been started. It is anticipated that reaches 1 and 2 of the project will be ready for beneficial use by June 1960. Total costs to June 30, 1953, were $126,127.27, and expenditures were $126,127.27. FLOOD CONTROL----ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1007 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 . 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 2 New work: Appropriated------------------- ...........--------.......... ------.......--... $100, 000.00 $40, 000.00 $140,000.00 ost---------- ----------------------................------------ 38, 242. 13 87, 885. 14 126, 127.27 ----------------------- Expenditures.........------------........... ............ 32, 838.59 93, 288.68 126,127. 27 1All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2 No funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------------------- $13, 872. 73 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954___,--------- -50, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954---------- 63, 872. 73 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ------ ---------- 7, 834, 000. 00 11. NORTH ALEXANDER DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT, ILL. 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 on the southeast, west and 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 raising and enlarging the en- tire levee system consisting of 5.2 miles of levee, which was previously reconstructed by the United States, and the construction of appur- tenant works such as gravity drainage structures, surfacing of service roads on the levee crown, and altering the railroads at one levee cross- ing. The project when completed will not in itself afford complete protection to this district; but in combination with and upon com- pletion of authorized work in the East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek drainage district, and in the Miller Pond, 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 (1953) is $1,130,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5. Assurances of local coopera- tion approved by the county court of Alexander County, Ill., have been furnished and were approved by the Secretary of War on June 22, 1939. Local interests have provided evidence of the acquisition of the necessary rights-of-way for the construction of work completed to interim grade. Compliance with the requirements of local coopera- tion for "the additional work required for completion of the project has not as yet been requested. Operations and results during fiscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $25,133.49 for preliminary engineering and design. The expenditures were $25,160.80. Condition at end of fscal year. Construction was initiated on the existing project in July 1939, and the project was ready for beneficial 1008 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, T. S. ARMY, 1953 use in September 1941. Work under the project is about 29 percent completed. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $324,181.47 for new work, and total expenditures were $324,181.47. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1a New work: Appropriated- -------------- -------------- ----------------- $25, 000. 00 $324, 482. 55 Cost ..........---------------..... $1, 274. 12 $354. 72 $333. 36 $835.25. 25,_133.49 324, 181. 47 . Expenditures---------.. , 272.89 85. 66 603. 65 807. 94 25, 160. 80 324,181. 47 1.Allfunds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2 No funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ----- ___--__---______- $1. 83 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 __------- 300, 000.00 tUnobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------- 300, 001. 83 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project _ _--------------------- 505, 517. 45 12. CLEAR CREEK DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT, ILL. . 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 be- tween 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 ex- =isting levee system by reconstructing approximately 10.9 miles of river-front levee and 10.1 miles of back levee and the construction of appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, seep- age corrective measures and surfacing service roads on the levee ,crown. The project, when completed, will not in itself afford com- plete 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 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 ,'(1953) including $23,000 of 1936 funds used for temporary levee repair, resulting from the 1943 flood, is $4,636,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5. Forms of assurances of local cooperation for the construction of the entire project were approved by the Secretary of War on July 6, 1940. Local interests have pro- vided evidence of the acquisition of the necessary rights-of-way for all construction work completed or under construction and have indi- cated that they will be able to fulfill local cooperation requirements for the remaining work features as required. Operations and results during fiscal year. Costs incurred by hired FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1009 labor were $49,221.34, of which $48,842.79 was for preliminary engi- neering and design, $67.64 for preparation of maintenance manuals, and $310.91 for repairs prior to completion of project. Work by contract consisted of placing 23,684 cubic yards of earthwork at a cost of .$10,888.73, completion of four gravity drain structures, $5,609.22, and surfacing service roads on levee crown at a cost of $5,392.32. The total costs were $71,111.61 for new work, and total expenditures were $74,21061:. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction on the existing proj- ectiwas initiated in August 1940 and the project was.ready for bene- ficial use in December 1941. Work under the project is about 59 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $2,734,992.96 for new work, and total expenditures were $2,734,892.96. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 2 New work: Appropriated----....... -------------- -------___ - -- ----- ________ $156, 000.00 $2, 836, 217. 45 Cost----..-- ..--$64, 497. 32 $54, 019. 84 $43, 141. 85 $14, 297. 81 71,111.61 2,734,992. 96 Expenditures.-.. 125, 008. 85 56, 643. 14 31, 325. 12 25, 101. 23 74, 210. 61 2, 734, 892. 96 I All funds are for existing project since Ithere is no previous project. 2 No funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_ -_____-___--___ $98, 386. 97 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_ ______-- Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for 386. 97 '98, completion of existing project_....-.-.. --- 1, 799, 782. 55 13. 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. Existing project. This provides for the raising and enlarging of the entire levee system consisting of 2.8 miles of levee, which was previ- ously constructed by the United States, and the construction of serv- ice 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 authorized work in the East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek drainage district, and in the North Alex- ander, the Preston, 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, reviewed in 1953, is $164,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5. Assurance of local coopera- tion approved by the county court of Union County, Ill., has been 278038--53-voL. 2 2 1010 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 furnished, and was approved by the Secretary of War on July 3, .1940. ~Requirementsof local cooperation for all work completed and under construction are fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $8,098.58, of which $1,233.50 was for preliminary engineer- ing and design and $6,865.08 for repairs prior to completion of proj- ect. Work by contract consisted of placing 150,500 cubic yards of material at a cost of $60,555.25. Total costs were $68,653.83, and expenditures were $70,579.14. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction on the existing proj- ect was initiated in July 1940, and the project was ready for bene- ficial use December 1941. Work under the existing project is about 86 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $128,- 845.23 for new work, and total expenditures were $128,845.23. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ. ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 194912 New work: $117, 700.00 ------------------ Appropriated------_-.. Cost Expenditures--......... . -- ------------ $980.88 980.88 . $2, 74i. 64 80. 40 10, 816. 26 13, 381. 61 _------ $11, 123. 36 9, 297. 94 _-......... $68, 653.83 70, 579. 14 -- $155,951.78 128, 845. 23 128, 845. 23 1All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2 No funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------- $10, 652.32 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------------- 10, 652. 32 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project__---_-_------------- 8, 048. 22 14. 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 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 riverfront levee and the construction of appurtenant works con- sisting of gravity drainage structures, one highway closure structure, surfacing of service 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 East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek drainage district, and the North Alexander, the Miller Pond, and the Clear Creek drainage and levee districts, pro- tection will have been provided to this and the other districts named against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total con- struction cost (1953) is $2,444,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. FLOOD CONTROL--ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1011 Local cooperation. Forms of assurance of local cooperation, ap- proved by the county court of Union County, Ill., were approved by the Secretary of War on June 23, 1945. Local interests have fully complied with all requirements of local cooperation for that portion of the project completed or under construction; but have not yet com- plied with requirements for the additional features of work necessary for completion of the project. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $35;400.21' for preliminary engineering and design. Al- teration to Missouri Pacific Railroad by contract amounted to $2,463.11. The total costs were $37,863.32 for new work, and ex- penditures were $38,421.52. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction was initiated on the existing project in October 1945, and the project was ready for bene- ficial use in fall of 1947. Work under the existing project is about 60 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $1,463,- 103.30 for new work, and total expenditures were $1,463,103.30. Cost anz flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June _30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 t New work: Appropriated---------------........-- $200, 000. 00 -$150,000.00.1-.--------------- ............ $1, 713, 000. 00 Cost-----------------........... 905. 48 26, $48, 355. 91 40, 482. 4 $2, 940. 00 $37, 863. 32 1, 463, 103 30 Expenditures----......... 45, 180. 13 33, 125. 18 39, 675. 82 4, 611. 13 38, 421. 52 1, 463, 103.30 1 All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. sNo funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-------------------- $181, 047.28 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_----------- 181, 047. 28 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project -__-___----- 731, 000. 00 15. 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 east, 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 extend- ing the existing levee system by construction of about 5.3 miles of riverfront levee, and 11.9 miles of back and flank levees along the Big Muddy River, together with appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, highway closure structures, surfacing of service roads 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 completion of authorized work in the Degognia and Fountain Bluff levee and drainage district, protection will have been provided to this and the 1012 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 other district named, against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost (1953) is $4,800,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5. Forms of assurances of local cooperation approved by the county court of Jackson County, Ill., for reconstruction of the project to the grade revised in 1944 were ap- proved by the division engineer, Upper Mississippi Valley Division, on October 22, 1947. Local interests have provided evidence of ac- quisition of the necessary rights-of-way for all construction work completed or under construction, and have indicated that they will be able to fulfill local cooperation requirements for the remaining work features as required. Operationsand results during fscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $120,592.38, of which $81,398.63 was for preliminary en- gineering and design, $15,337.21 for repairs prior to completion of project, and $23,856.54 for emergency repairs of levee. Work by contract consisted of raising grade of Missouri Pacific Railroad, $2,462.05; road surfacing on levee, $25,032.05; and placing 2,020,607 cubic yards of earthwork and constructing drainage structures, $1,041,533.62. The total costs were $1,189,620.10 for new work, and expenditures were $1,240,974.26. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction on the existing project was initiated in July 1949, and the project was ready for bene- ficial use in the spring of 1953. Work under the project is about 62 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $3,009,307.29 for new work, and total expenditures were $3,009,307.29. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ___30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 x New work: Appropriated ..-......$730, 000. 00 $669, 700. 00 $200, 000. 00 $800, 000. 00 $716, 000. 00 $3,715,700.00 --------------- Cost... 91, 608..34 477, 951. 57 974, 782. 86 226, 467.82 1,189,620.10 3, 009, 307. 29 . 85, 655. 17 463, 708. 40 Expenditures--------- . 909, 497. 33 264, 402. 66 1,240,974.26 3,009,307.29 1All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2No funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953____------------------ $265, 331. 26 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954__------- 100, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_....... 365, 331. 26 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project--------------------------- 984, 300. 00 16. 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. SFLOOD'CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO , DISTRICT 1013 Existing project. This provides for raising, enlarging, and extend- ing the existing levee system by reconstruction of 8.7 miles of riverfront levee, 0.9 mile of upper flank levee along Degognia Creek, construction of 4.6 miles of new riverfront levee and 4.2 miles of new back levee along the Big Muddy River, and the construction of appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, high- way closure structures, surfacing of service road 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 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 (1953.) is $6,078,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5. Assurances of local coopera- tion approved by the county court of Jackson County, Ill., were ap- proved by the Secretary of War September 7, 1944. Local interests have provided evidence of the acquisition of the necessary rights-of- way for the construction of work completed or under construction and have indicated the requirements of local cooperation for the re- maining features of work will be fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $38,514.01, of which $38,454.64 was for preliminary engi- neering and design, and $59.37 for repair prior to completion of proj- ect. Work by contract consisted of stockpiling material at a cost of $376.25, raising Illinois Central railroad grade, $44.21, and raising grade of Missouri Pacific Railroad, $9,682.38. The total costs were $48,616.85 for new work, and expenditures were $51,015.26. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction was initiated on the existing project in September 1945, and the project was ready for beneficial use in the fall of 1950. Work under the project is about 64 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $3,897,575.89 for new work, and total expenditures were $3,897,575.89. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June _ _ __ 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 r1 New work: Appropriated- ..----. $240,000.00 ------ ------------- ----------- $3, 891,000. 00 Cost- 1,604, 739.86 $142, 227.20 $225,630.25 $119, 042.89 $48, 616. 85 3, 897, 575. 89 Expenditures........ 1, 610, 590. 69 219, 078. 31 219, 564. 94 125, 213. 30 51, 015. 26 3, 897, 575. 89 I All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2 No funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 -------------------------- $65, 369. 11 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954------------ 493, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954__________ 558, 369. 11 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project---- --------------- 1, 694, 000. 00 1014 REPORT, OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 17. 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 lands between the river and the bluffs and between Red Rock Landing, Mo., and Kaskaskia Island. Eristing project. This provides for raising and enlarging the existing levee system by reconstruction of 7.9 miles of riverfront levee, 14.1 miles of back levee, and 3.8 miles of upper flank levee; construction of 7.3 miles of new riverfront levee; and the construction of appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, high- way closure structures, surfacing of service roads on the levee crown and altering railroads at levee crossings. The project, when com- pleted, will afford protection to the district against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction coste (1953) (including $41,000 of 1936 funds used for temporary levee repairs, resulting from the 1943 flood) is $8,140,000. The project was au- thorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5. Assurances 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 16, 1937; district No. 3, September 29, 1936. Requirements of local cooperation for all work completed and under construction are fully complied with. Local interests have informally indicated they will be able to fulfill local cooperation requirements for the remaining work as required. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $180,693.37, of which $153,067.40 was for preliminary en- gineering and design, $12,153.85 for repair prior to completion of project, $15,465.03 for emergency levee repair, and $7.09 for prepara- tion of maintenance manuals. Work by contract consisted of placing 2,523,700 cubic yards of material at a cost of $934,761.66 and surfacing service roads on levee crown at a cost of $40,877.64 The total costs were $1,156,332.67 for new work, and expenditures were $1,213,941.86. Conditionat end of fiscal year. Construction on the existing project was initiated in December 1937, and the project was ready for bene- ficial use in the fall of 1946. Work under the project is about 36 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $2,917,143.49 from regular funds for new work, and total expenditures were $2,917,096.24. FLOOD CONTROI--ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1015 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated--- . .----$300, 000. 00 $744, 100. 00 $300, 000. 00 $1,000,000.00 $796, 000. 00 $3, 745, 375 34 Cost........------- -------- 50, 582. 08 233,150. 34 460, 737.23 423,496. 84 1,156,332.67 2, 917, 143.49 Expenditures--------..... 45, 418. 53 228, 554. 68 436, 489. 81 399, 847.03 1,213,941.86 2, 917, 096.24 1All funds are for existing project since, there is no previous project. 2No funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_-__ ____---- -------- $510, 581. 95 'Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------------ 510, 581. 95 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project----------------------- 4,394, 624. 66 18. PRAIRIE DU ROCHER AND VICINITY, ILL. 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 riverfront levee, and 2.8 miles of new lower flank levee, and constructing appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, highway and railroad closure structures, sur- facing of service roads on the levee crown, and altering railroads at a levee crossing. The project, when completed, will afford protection to this district against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The esti- mated total construction cost (1953) is $3,932,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946 (H. Doc. 222, 80th Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation. See pages 4-5. Forms of assurances 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 Division, on November 6, 1947. Local interests have provided evi- dence of acquisition of the necessari rights-of-way for all work com- pleted or under construction and have indicated that they will be able to fulfill local cooperation requirements for the remaining work features as required. Operations and results during fiscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $156,131.34, of which $96,242.87 was for preliminary engi- neering and design, $14,007.05 for repair prior to completion of proj- ect, and $45,881.42 for emergency levee repairs. Contractors placed a total of 1,427,500 cubic yards of material at a cost of $677,591.93, constructed closure structures for $10,701.78, made levee repairs for $9,105.94, placed underseepage relief wells for $40,788.85, and con- 1016 REPORT OF CHIEF OF: ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 structed Missouri Pacific Railroad grade raise for $190,694.16. The total costs were $1,085,014 for new work, and expenditures were $1,117,057.20. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction was initiated on the existing project in August 1948, and the project was ready for bene- ficial use in April 1951. Work under the existing project is about 81 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $3,172,568.18 for new work, and total expenditures were $3,186,227.07. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 2 New work: -- 900, 000. 00 $700, 000. 00 $100, 000. 00 $900, 000. 00 $653, 000. 00 Appropriated-_ . .... $3,804. 000. 00 Cost ____--1___ __... 315,115.32 1,039,929,38 542, 636.22 158, 472. 64 1,085,014.00 3, 172, 568. 18 Expenditures------- 286, 169. 81 1,023,059.94 575, 305. 62 155, 895. 66 1,117,057.20 3, 186, 227. 07 1 All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2No funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953__------------- ------ $309, 409.52 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ________ 309, 409. 52 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project--_--___--_------ -- 128, 000. 00 19. 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 Stringtown district. Existing project. This provides for raising, enlarging, and ex- tending the existing levee system by reconstruction of 4.7 miles of existing riverfront levee, construction of 2.6 miles of new riverfront levee, reconstruction of 2.3 miles of existing lower flank levee, con- struction of 0.4 mile of new lower flank levee, and appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, one highway closure struc- ture, surfacing of service roads on the levee crown, and altering rail- roads 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 Fort Chartres and Ivy Landing drainage district and the Harrisonville and Ivy Landing drainage and levee district, 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 (1953) is $2,225,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local. cooperation. Fully complied with. :Operationsand results during fiscal year. Costs,incurred by hired labor were $40,049.52, of which $39,670.91 was for preliminary en- FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1017 -gineering and design, $371.52 was for repair prior to completion of iproject, and $7.09 for preparation of maintenance manuals. Con- tractors constructed relief wells for $100,365.97 and raised the Mis- souri Pacific railroad grade for $187,878.00. The total costs were $328,293.49 for new work, and expenditures were $331,482.66. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction on the existing pro- ject was initiated in Janiuary' 1948, and the project was ready for beneficial use in the fall of 1950. Work under the project is about 86 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $1,922,- 923.85 for new work, and total expenditures were $1,922,923.85. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 New work: $730, 000. 00 -$75,000.00 ............ ........... |$400, 000.00 Appropriated._--- $2, 163, 997.37 ost ------------.. Expenditures-... 622,825.41 151, 474.85 $79, 373.91 -$65,108. 97 328, 293.49 658, 034. 82 171, 123. 74 82,062.53 , 65, 960.00 331, 482.66 1, 922, 923.85 1, 922, 923.85 1All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2 No funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953____---------------------- $128, 323. 13 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ______ __-- 128, 323. 13 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------- ------------------ 61, 002. 63 20. FORT CHARTRES AND IVY LANDING DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 5, ILL. 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 riverfront levee and the construction of appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures and surfacing of service roads on the levee crown. The project does not in itself afford complete protection to this district; but in combination with and upon comple- tion 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 provided this and the other districts named against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost (1953) is $1,233,000. 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 $28,725.60 for preliminary engineering and design. Con- tractors constructed relief wells at a cost of $110,613.32. The total costs were $139,338.92 for new work, and expenditures were $139,390.05. 1018 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction was initiated on the existing project in August 1947, and the project was ready for beneficial use in the fall of 1950. Work under the project is about 76 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $933,748.65 for new work, and total expenditures were $933,748.65. Gost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 12 New work: Appropriated......... $64, 000.00 -$.. ... $249, 900.00 $1, 049, 985.06 Cost-.......... - ..... 256,154. 44 $21, 501.40 $2,324.62 $425. 79 139, 338. 92 933, 748.65 Expenditures.--. .. 266, 684. 83 28,103. 78 2, 890. 87 424. 66 139, 390.05 933, 748. 65 1 All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. ....No funds have beei contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_ 1--______- _-_-__ ____ $78,287.82 .Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954--,- ..--- Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- 78, 287. 82 - pletion of existing project .--.----------------------- 183,.014. 94 21. 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 Missis- sippi 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 ex- isting 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 diversion channel, sur- facing of service roads on the levee crown, and altering railroad at one levee crossing. The project, when completed, 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 provided this and the other dis- tricts named against a flood of about 50-year frequency. The esti- mated total construction cost (1953) is $4,498,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results duringfiscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $78,128.26, of which $77,808.42 was for preliminary engi- neering and design, $89.97 for repair prior to completion of project, and $229.87 for preparation of maintenance manuals. Contractors repaired a drainage structure at a cost of $17,826.51 and constructed relief wells for $292,089.57. The total costs were $388,044.34 for new work, and expenditures were $390,684.03. FLOOD CONTROL--ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1019 Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction was initiated on the existing project in May 1946, and the project was ready for beneficial .use in: the fall of 1950, Work ,under the existing project is about 84 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $3,755,451.36 for new work, and total expenditures were $3,757,967.80. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June _30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 New work: Appropriated .. . --------- ..... $17, 500.00 .-------- ... , , -7------ - - $3, 920, 000.00 Cost__ ----------- $814, 216. 94 245, 272.55 $30, 354. 72 $3,700. 32 $388, 044.34 3,755, 451.36 Expenditures 910, 934.17 258,322.22 32,559.60 3, 580.27 390, 684.03 3,757, 967.80 1 All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2No funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-----------------------$103, 646. 83 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------------103, 646. 83 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletian of existing project----------------------------- 578, 000. 00 22. 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 ex- isting levee system by the reconstruction of about 10.4 miles of river- front levee and 9.7 miles of flank levee, and the construction of appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, sur- facing of service 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 esti- mated total constiruction cost (1953), including $45,000 of 1936 funds used for temporary levee repair, resulting from the 1943 flood, is $2,917,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22,1936. Local cooperation. Local interests have provided evidence of the acquisition of the necessary rights-of-way for all work completed or under construction and have indicated that they will be able to fulfill .local cooperation requirements for the remaining work as required. Operations and results during fiscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $82,063.20, of which $50,399.74 was for preliminary engi- neering and design, $23,473.43 for repairs prior to completion of project, $8,147.32 for emergency levee repairs, and $42.71 for prepara- ition of maintenance manuals. Contractors placed 541,000 cubic yards of material at a cost of $223,967.07, surfaced service roads on levee crown for $22,180.14, and constructed relief wells at a cost of $164,- 476.16. The. total costs were $492,686.57, and expenditures were $517;016.48. 1020 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS,. U. S. ARMY, 1953 :Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction on the existing, proj- ect was initiated in June 1938, and the project was ready for beneficial use in the fall of 1941. Work under the project is about 78 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $2,284,196.98 for new work, and total expenditures were $2,269,599.16. Cost and financial -summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 2 New work: Appropriated........ $306, 000.00 $372,100.00 ..-....... $400, 000.00 $299, 000.00' 777,000. 00 $2, Cost ..--------------- 61, 043. 84 484, 332. 53 $408,160.48 78, 494. 92 492, 686. 57 2,284,196. 98 Expenditures....-------- 53, 932.55 472, 539.03 399, 799.18 66,833.28 517, 016.48 2,269, 599.16 1All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2 No funds have been contributed. Other new work data : Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-------------------- $302,997. 36 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ---------- 302,;997.36. Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project----------------------------140, 000.00 23. WILSON AND WENKEL AND PRAIRIE DU PONT DRAINAGE AND, LEVEE DISTRICTS, ILL. Location. This project is in Monroe and St. Clair Counties, Ill., one 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 approach to the Jeffer- son Barracks bridge north to Prairie du Pont Creek. The district is: now known as the Prairie du Pont drainage and levee district. Existing project. This provides for raising and enlarging the ex- isting 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 appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, highway closure structures, surfacing of service 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 200-year frequency. The estimated total construction cost (1953) is $4,182,000. The, project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation. Local interests have provided evidence of the acquisition of the necessary rights-of-way for all work completed or under construction, and have indicated they will be able to fulfill local cooperation requirements for the remaining work as required. Operations and results during fiscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $42,571.60, of which $32,473.56 was for preliminary en- gineering and design, $8,226.39 for repair prior to completion of project, $21.36 for preparation of maintenance manuals, and $1,850.29 for- emergency levee repairs. Contractors placed 40,000 cubic yards. of material and surfaced roadway on crown of levee at a Cost of FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1021 $48,889.45. The total costs were $91,461.05, and expenditures were $125,231.18. Conditions at end o fiscal year. Construction was initiated on the: existing project in November 1935, and the project was ready for beneficialbuse in the fall of 1950. Work under the project is about 35 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $1,444,038.04 for new work, and total expenditures were $1,444,038.04. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 2 New work: Appropriated--,_- ....------------ ------------ -$43, 903.00 ------------ --------- $1,. 577, 097. 00 Cost-- --- ------ $159, 266.22 $76, 351. 57 193, 106.33 $69, 689.48 $91, 461.05 1, 444, 038.04 Expenditures--------.... 163, 718. 74 102,018.32 187, 065.22 63, 530.09 125, 231.18 1,444, 038.04 1 All.funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2No funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----- __----- - $127, 008.97 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954------------ 280, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954---------- 407, 008.97 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project-----------------------2, 324, 903.00 24. EAST ST. LOUIS AND VICINITY, ILL. 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 be- tween 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 exist- ing levee system by the reconstruction of about 9.0 miles of riverfront evee, 4.9 miles of upper flank levee, 7 miles of the lower flank levee, construction of 0.9 mile of new riverfront levee, and 0.4 mile of river- front floodwall, together with the necessary appurtenant works con- sisting of gravity drainage structures, closure structures at highway crossings, alterations and reconstruction of existing pumping plants, surfacing of service roads on the levee crown and making necessary alterations to railroad tracks and bridges at levee crossings. Approxi- mately 10 miles of the proposed project riverfront levee need not be constructed as protection will be provided along this reach by the levee' to be constructed 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 (1953). is $12,871,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5. Assurances of local cooperation for the entire project were approved by the Secretary of War on March 24, 1937. Local interests have provided evidence of acquisition 1022 REPORT OF CHIEF :OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 of the necessary rights-of-way for all work completed or under con- struction and have indicated they will be able to fulfill local coopera- tion requirements for the remaining work as required. Operations and results during fiscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $193,601.02, of which $185,246.07 was for preliminary engineering and design, $8,210.35 for repair prior to completion of project, and $144.60 for preparation of maintenance manuals. Con- tractors placed 1,169,000 cubic yards of material at a cost of $815,697.17, constructed floodwall closure structures for $222,631.37, constructed pumping plant at a cost of $17,186.74, and surfaced roadway for $12,402.94. The total costs were $1,261,519.24 for new work, and expenditures were $1,300,989.72. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction was initiated on the existing project in November 1937, and project was partially ready for beneficial use in fall of 1942; also the locally constructed levee has never been overtopped. Work under the existing project is about 34 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $4,326,- 210.20 from regular funds, all for new work. The total expenditures were $4,326,210.20. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ. ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated-...... _ $1,000,000.00 $520, 900.00 $200, 000.00 $1,500,000.00 $1,294,000.00 $5, 769,200.00 Cost- ....-------...-----... 298, 652.06 657, 305. 06 1, 181, 246. 97 411, 920.90 1,261,519.24 4, 326, 210.20 Expenditures-------. ...... 280, 813.10 635, 362. 94 1,146, 929. 39 453, 480.21 1, 300, 989. 72 4, 326, 210.20 1 All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2No funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------- -------- ------- $772, 666. 62 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954__-------- - 100, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ----- __ - 872, 666. 62 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project--_------------------ 7, 001, 800. 00 25. 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 sytem. However, the project is being modified by the Chain of Rocks canal, authorized by the River and Harbor Act of Ma h' 2, 1945. As thie major portion of the district liesieast of the proposed Chain of Rocks canal, it will be protected by the canal FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1023 and the East St. Louis, Ill., levees. It is proposed to reconstruct or relocate, adjacent to the Chain of Rocks canal levee, the existing pumping plant of this district under authority contained in the Flood Control Act of June 22,;1936. The current estimated construc- tion cost approved in 1951 is $190,000. :Local cooperation. Assurances of local cooperation approved by the county court of Madison County, Ill., 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 $1,517.98, of which $1,451.68 was for repairs prior to com- pletion and $66.30 for preparation of maintenance manuals. The total costs were $1,517.98 for new work, and expenditures were $1,761.98. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction on the existing project: was initiated in June 1950, and the project was ready for beneficial use in the fall of 1951. Work under the existing project is about 97 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $185,135.37 for new work, and total expenditures were $185,135.37. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 1 New work: Appropriated ..........---------- - -- $30, 000.00 $30, 000.00 ......... - $190, 000.00 Cost -------------- $21,051.34 9, 668.66 146, 715.69 $1, 089.29 $1, 517. 98 185,135.37 Expenditures --------- 21, 561.74 9, 759. 61 146, 360.21 1, 304.29 1, 761, 98 185,135.37 SAllf inds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2There were no contributed funds. Other new work data: -$4,864. Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 _______________________-- 63 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 _________ 4,864. 63 26. 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 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 riverfront, lie within the district. E isting project. This provides for raising, enlarging, and extend- ing the existing levee system; and includes the reconstruction 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; construction of 2 miles of new flank levee, along Wood River; 8.1 miles of new riverfront levees along the Mississippi River; and 1.4 miles of new lower flank along the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad; to- gether with the necessary appurtenant works consisting of gravity drainage structures, highway and railroad closure structures, altera- 1024 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 tions to existing or construction of new pumping plants, surfacing of service road on the levee crown, making necessary alterations to rail- road 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 frequency. The estimated total construction cost (1953) is $13,028,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. Local interests have provided evidence of the acquisition of the necessary rights-of-way for all work completed or under construction and have indicated they will be able to fulfill local cooperation requirements for the remaining work as required. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Costs incurred by hired labor were $181,294.74, of which $114,699.71 was for preliminary engi- neering and design, $19,377.84 for repair prior to completion of proj- ect, $352.30 for preparation of maintenance manuals, and $46,864.89 for emergency levee repair. Contractors placed 447,000 cubic yards of material at a cost of $676,831.07, constructed pumping stations for: $219,736.02, constructed 34.5 kv. and 4--16:kv. powerlines and substa- tions $37.43, modification of 84-inch sewer for $21,382.78, prepared drainage plans for $16,722.06, bank protection and road surfacing for $156,620.40, placed topsoil on levee for $19,231.59, and constructed railroad closure for $99,985.60. The total costs were $1,391,841.69 for new work, and expenditures were $1,534,133.61. Condition at end of fiscal year. Cohstruction was initiated on the existing project in July 1947, and the project was ready for beneficial use in the fall of 1952. Work under the project is about 51 percent complete. The total Federal costs to June 30, 1953, were $6,655,513.85 for new work, and total expenditures were $6,655,441.22. In addition, $23,000 in costs and expenditures have been made from contributed funds. Total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, were $6,678,- 513.85 and $6,678,441.22, respectively. Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 12 New work: - _ $1,500,000.00 $425, 000. 00 $280, 000.00 $915, 000. 00 844, 000.00 Appropriated_ ..... $7, 245, 000. 00 Cost -------- _ __ ------ 1, 249, 202.971, 294, 42.49 1, 782, 118.69 461, 175.06 1, 301, 841. 69 6, 655, 513. 85 Expenditures-1-. .1,862, 349. 83 599, 692. 71 1, 769, 757. 29 448, 702. 04 1, 534, 133. 61 6, 655, 441. 22 I All amounts shown are for existing project; there is no previous project. I In addition $23,000 was contributed for new work. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953___ - ____ __------ $63, 133. 86 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954---------- - 500, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954- -------- 563, 133. 86 ..Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project__----_------------_------- 5,283, 000. 00 FLOOD CONTROL--ST. LOUIS, MO., DIS'IRICT 1025 ,27. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN, ST. LOUIS DISTRICT Location. The Mississippi River Basin above the Ohio River, ex- clusive of the Missouri River Basin, in the St. Louis district. Existing project. The Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, ap- proved the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the upper Mississippi River Basin described in the Flood Control Committee Document 1, 75th Congress, 1st session, with such modifications thereof as in the discretion 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 pro- tection projects to be selected and approved by the Chief of Engineers. The act specifically provides that the authorization shall include the enlargement 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, 75th Congress, 3d session. The Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944, authorized to be appropriated the additional sum of $10 million 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 appro- priation of $10 million for prosecution of the comprehensive plan. The Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950, authorizes an additional ap- propriation of $15 million for the prosecution of the comprehensive plan. The following individual projects located in the St. Louis district were considered in the comprehensive plan. Reservoirs Total Name Tributary basin State estimated cost 1 Meramec___------------------ Meramec----------------Missouri$----------------24, 514, 000 Union ..-..... ----------------- .....--- .. ----.. do . do ------------------- .--------------------- 15, 846, 000 Cedar Hill-..---.... -----... ---------....... ----------------- ...do--.....-- do-- ---------------- 20, 931, 000 fCarlyle ..---- Kaskaskia---------------. Illinois .------------------ 27, 515, 000 Joanna Salt ..........-------------------- ...----------------- M--------------------Missouri 32, 849, 000 1 Estimate revised in 1953. Estimated construction costs of levee Missisippi River: Wood River levee project, Illinois 2--- ------ $13, 028, 000. 00 2- -- -- -- --- -- -- Stringtown-Fort Chartres and Ivy Landing, Ill. 2,225, 000. 00 Kaskaskia Island levee project, Illinois 2_ _____----_____- 2, 963, 000. 00 Grand Tower levee project, Illinois 2________________ 4, 800, 000. 00 Miller Pond levee project, Illinois' 2 - -_- - - - - - - - - --- - 164, 000. 00 Illinois River : Meredosia Lake and Willow Creek levee, Illinois ------------- 249, 737. 84 Kaskaskia River, Ill.: Levees between New Athens and Carlyle, I11.2 326, 000. 00 8____________, 1 See individual report for details of project. 2 Estimate revised in 1953. a Complete. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year. There were no costs for general studies and the development of the comprehensive basin plan. 278038-53-voL. 2-- 3 1026 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 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 and expenditures for general studies for the development of the comprehensive basin plan to June 30, 1953, were $823,643.51 from regular funds for new work. Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 New work: Appropriated-........ $125, 000.00 $100, 000.00 -$28,584.54 -$4, 271. 95 --.......... $823, 643.51 Cost_ _ ---- -- 91, 850.27 82, 756.62 43, 798.17 4, 221.50 ------------.. ...... 823, 643.51 Expenditures--------......... 91, 293. 53 72, 568. 76 53, 278. 99 5,485.28 - .......... 823, 643.51 1 All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2No funds have been contributed. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project --------- $120, 831, 356.49 28. PREIIlfINARY EXA1\INATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work done during the fiscal year amounted to $107,405.81, and the expenditures were $111,400.98. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 Maintenance: 000.00 $213, 000. 00 $151, 000.00 Appropriated- ...... 1$i90, $22, 200.00 $106, 300.00 $1, 386, 300.00 Cost-------------- 183, 893.51 239, 358. 01 129, 838. 99 42, 573. 65 107, 405. 86 1, 382, 713. 73 Expenditures------183, 521. 93 230, 784.07 171, 481.93 13, 512.75 111, 400.98 1,382,713.73 1 All funds shown are for existing project since there is no previous project. s There were no contributed funds. 29. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS During the fiscal year costs and expenditures incurred for inspec- tion of local protection projects were $3,965.52. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, were $12,215.52. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 12 Maintenance: Appropriated ........ ............ ............ $8, 250. 00 .--.........---------- $4, 000. 00 $12, 250. 00 Cost...............------------------......... ............ 8, 250. 00------------- 3,965. 52 12, 215. 52 ............ --------........... Expenditures....-------------------- 7, 313. 02 $936. 98 3, 965. 52 12, 215. 52 1 All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. 2 There were no contributed funds. FLOOD CONTROL-ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1027 30. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to reportmplete for- New work Maintenance complete 1. St. Louis County drainage and levee district, Missouri 1-------------------------------- 1938 -------- ----------- $676, 000 4. Wiedmer Chemicals drainage and levee dis- trict, Missouri 3.......-------------------------- 1938 -------------------------........................ 497, 000 3. Riverland drainage district, Missouri 4-- --- _ 1938 ..._........ .............. 280, 000 4. McGee Creek levee and drainage district, Illinois River, Ill..------------------- 1940 .--.----------------------- 581, 000 5. Meredosia Lake and Willow Creek drainage and levee districts, Illinois River, Ill _. . 1944 $249, 737. 84 -------------- (8) 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, Illinois 7..................------......----------.........--------------- 1949 296, 520. 54 -------------- 2, 963, 000 8. Ste. Genevieve levee district No. 1, Missouri 7_ 1949 199. 49 ___ _ 1, 673, 000 9. Emergency bank protection work to protect certain highway and railroad facilities from flood damage in the vicinity of Price Land- ing, Mo. (sec. 12, Flood Control Act ap- proved Dec. 22, 1944) . --------------------- 1950 50, 000. 00 ....----....-------.......... (8) 10. Emergency protection for certain highway and railroad facilities from flood damage in the vicinity of Chester Bridge. Mississippi River, mile 109.9 (sec. 12, Flood Control Act approved Dec. 22. 1944)_- ----........ . 1952 5C,000 -------------- () I 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 survey of flood control of St. Louis, Mo., and vicinity. 2 Revised in 1953. a Action deferred pending further study. 4 Low-lying lands in this district have been acquired under authority of the River and Harbor Act ap- proved Aug. 26, 1937; action regarding protection for the remaining lands in the district deferred pending further study. 5 Work under the project deferred pending decision regarding alterations to Wabash RR. bridge at Mere- dosia, Ill. 6 Completed. 7 Work deferred pending a review of H. Doe. 669, 76 Cong., 3d sess., which may modify the project recom- mended in H. Doec. 727, 77th Cong., 2d sess., authorized by the Flood Control Act of Dec. 22, 1944. 31. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Austin Hollow, Ill., for flood con- Flood Control Committee _ trol, water supply, recreation, resolution, Mar. 1, 1946. and allied purposes; Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam to Ohio River. Big Muddy River and its tribu- House Public Works Com- taries, for flood control, water mittee resolution, July 6, conservation, and other purposes. 1949. Cache River, Ill., flood protection Flood Control Committee in Illinois between proposed new resolution, June 21, 1944. outlet of Cache River 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 Alex- ander, Clear Creek, Preston and Miller Pond drainage and levee districts, Illinois. 1028 REPORT. OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S :ARIMY, 19 5 3 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by 1lood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Locality Authorization act Date trans-Document mitted to Docuent Reco Recom- Congress No. mendation "'" -i .... Carr (or Columbia) Creek, for flood House Public Works Com- protection between the mouth of mittee resolution, Apr. and Prairie du Pont drainage and 20, 1948. levee district, particularly in the Fish Lake drainage and levee district No. 8, Monroe County, Ill., Mississippi River. Chouteau Island levee and drain- Flood Control Committee age district area, Illinois, Missis- resolution, July 23, 1946. sippi River, for flood control. Clear Creek drainage and levee dis- Flood Control Act, July trict, Illinois, Mississippi River 24, 1946. at and in vicinity of East Cape Girardeau, North Alexander, etc. (Columbia Creek) or Carr, for flood House Public Works Com- protection between the mouth of, mittee resolution, Apr. and Prairie du Pont drainage and 20, 1948. levee district, particularly in the Fish Lake drainage and levee dis- trict No. 8, Monroe County, Ill., Mississippi 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.' 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 Miller Pond drainage and levee dis- tricts, Illinois. Fish Lake drainage and levee dis- House Public Works Com- trict No. 8, Monroe County, Ill., mittee resolution, Apr. Mississippi River. 20, 1948. Gimlet Creek, Ill., and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. including both creeks having 11, 1939. name "Crow," and Ten Mile Creek, Ill.1 Illinois River and tributaries, in- do .. . . . . . . . . ..... eluding both creeks having name "Crow," Gimlet Creek, and Ten Mile Creek, Ill.' Indian Creek, Ill., Mississippi Flood Control Committee River, Coon Rapids Dam to resolution, Mar. 1, 1946. Ohio River, for flood control, water supply, recreation, and allied purposes on Kinkaid Creek, Reed's Creek, etc. Jefferson Barracks, Mo., for flood Senate Public Works Com- protection along right bank, mittee resolution, Apr. Mississippi River between Mis- 20, 1948. souri River and Jefferson Bar- racks, with particular reference to St. Louis, Mo., and vicinity. Jefferson Barracks, Mo., with a House Public Works Com- view to flood control along right mittee resolution, Apr. bank in vicinity of city of St. 20, 1948. Louis, Mo., Mississippi River, between Missouri River and. Kaskaskia River, Ill., for flood Flood Control Act, June control. 28, 1938. Kinkaid Creek, Ill., in interest of Flood Control Committee flood control, domestic water resolution, Oct. 8, 1945. supply, and other allied water uses. Kinkaid Creek, Ill., for flood con- Flood Control Committee .... trol, water supply, recreation resolution, Mar. 1, 1946. and allied purposes, Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam to Ohio River. Logan Hollow, Ill., for flood con- Flood Control Committee ... trol, water supply, recreation, resolution, Mar. 1, 1946. and allied purposes; Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam to Ohio River. See footnote at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL---ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1029 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions--Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Do. mendation Congress Miller City, Ill., Mississippi River, Flood Control Committee . Coon Rapids Dam to Ohio resolution, June 21, 1944. River for flood protection in Illi- nois, 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 ---- do .... ... -.....-......... vicinity of East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek, North Alex- ander, Clear Creek, Preston, and Miller Pond drainage and levee districts, Illinois. Mississippi River, flood control Flood Control Committee above mouth of Missouri River resolution, Sept. 18, 1944. (review of Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam to Ohio River). Mississippi River, Coon Rapids House Public Works Com- --------------- Dam to Ohio River, for flood mittee resolution, July control, water conservation, and 6, 1949. other purposes on the Big Muddy River and its tributaries, Illinois. Mississippi River, Coon Rapids House Public Works Com- Dam to Ohio River, with a view mittee resolution, Apr. to flood protection between 20, 1948. mouth of Carr (or Columbia) Creek and Prairie du Pont drain- age and levee district particularly in the Fish Lake drainage and levee district No. 8, Monroe County, Ill. Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Flood Control Committee .. Dam to Ohio River, for flood resolution, Mar. 1, 1946. control, water supply, recreation, and allied purposes, on Kinkaid Creek, Reed's Creek, Austin Hollow, Logan Hollow, and In- dian Creek, Ill. Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Flood Control Committee Dam to Ohio River, with a view resolution, July 23, 1946. to flood control in Chouteau Island levee and drainage dis- trict area, Illinois. Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Flood Control Committee ..--------- Dam to Ohio River, for flood resolution, June 21, 1944. protection in Illinois between the proposed new outlet of Cache River near Cache and Miller City, Ill. Mississippi River at and in vicinity Flood Control Act, July of Perry County drainage and 24, 1946. levee districts Nos. 1, 2 and 3, Missouri. Mississippi River, flood protection Flood Control Committee for area between Ste. Genevieve resolution, July 3, 1945. and St. Marys, Mo., particularly the area known as the "Cotton- woods." Mississippi River, St. Louis, Mo., House Public Works Com- and- vicinity, flood protection mittee resolution, Apr. along the right bank between 20, 1948. the Missouri River and Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Senate Public Works Com- Dam to Ohio River, with a view mittee resolution, Apr. to flood protection along right 20, 1948. bank between Missouri River and Jefferson Barracks, particu- larly at St. Louis, Mo., and vicinity. Mississippi River, Coon Rapids House Public Works Com- .... Dam to Ohio River, particularly mittee resolution, June that reach of river between the 17, 1948. Ohio and Missouri Rivers. 1030 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Do. mendation Congress Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Senate Public Works Com- Dam to Ohio River, for flood mittee resolution, Sept. protection along Richland Creek, 16, 1948. St. Clair County, Ill. North Alexander drainage and Flood Control Act, July levee district, Illinois, 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 Com- levee district for flood protection mittee resolution, Apr. between Carr Creek and, par- 20, 1948. ticularly in the Fish Lake drain- age and levee district No. 8, i----------- Monroe County, Ill., Mississippi 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 Committee trol, water supply, recreation, resolution, Mar. 1, 1946. and allied purposes; Mississippi River, Coon Rapidsi Dam to Ohio River. Richland Creek, Ill., for flood pro- Senate Public Works Com- tection along; Mississippi River, mittee resolution, Sept. Coon Rapids Dam to Ohio 16, 1948. River. Salt River, Mo., for flood control _ Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Ste. Genevieve and St. Marys, Flood Control Committee Mo., flood protection on Mis- resolution, July 3, 1945. sissippi River, particularly the area known as "Cottonwoods." St. Louis, Mo., and vicinity, Senate Public Works Com- flood protection along the right mittee resolution, Apr. bank of Mississippi River, be- 20, 1948. tween Missouri River and Jef- ferson Barracks, Mo. St. Louis, Mo., and vicinity flood House Public Works Com- protection along right bank of mittee resolution, Apr. Mississippi River between the 20, 1948. Missouri River and Jefferson Barracks, Mo. St. Marys and Ste. Genevieve, Flood Control Committee Mo., flood protection on Mis- resolution, July 3, 1945. sissippi River, particularly the area known as the "Cotton- woods." Ten Mile Creek, Ill., Illinois River Flood Control Act, Aug ..----------------- and tributaries, including both 11, 1939. creeks having name " Crow," and Gimlet Creek. 1Comprehensive Illinois River survey report being made by the Upper Mississippi Valley Division. 32. 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, June 30, 1948, and May 17, 1950, authorized the allotment from flood control appropriations of not to exceed $2 million for any 1 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 $1,033,278.72 has been allotted for emergency repair and rescue FLOOD CONTROL---ST. LOUIS, MO., DISTRICT 1031 work in the St. Louis district to June 30, 1953. No operations were undertaken during the fiscal year pursuant to this authorization. Total cost and expenditures to June 30, 1953, were $1,033,278.72. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 ing fiscal years prior to 1949 1 2 Maintenance: :Appropriated-......... ........... -- $985.69 -$12,000. 00--------------------- ........... ---------........... $1,033, 278. 72 Cost... ........---------------100, 347. 27 50, 545. 40 ............ $28, 815.09 ..........----- 1.033, 278.72 Expenditures--------......... 96, 142. 52 54, 750. 15 28, 815.09 ...-........- ............ 1, 033, 278., 72 1All funds are for existing 2 project since there is no previous project. There were no contributed funds. 33. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS OTHER THAN THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941, AS AMENDED 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 138, 78th Congress; in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public Law 318, 78th Congress; in the act approved June 5, 1945, Public Law 75, 79th Congress; in the act ap- proved June 23, 1947, Public Law 102, 80th Congress; in the act ap- proved June 30, 1948, Public Law 858, 80th Congress; and in the act approved May 17, 1950, Public Law 516, 81st Congress, authorized the amounts of $10 million, $12 million, $12 million, $15 million, $25 mil- lion, and $15 million, respectively, to be appropriated as emergency funds to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers for the repair, restoration, and strengthening of levees and other flood control works which had been threatened or destroyed by the recent floods. Pursuant to these acts, a total of $12,510,885.16 has been allotted to the St. Louis district to June 30, 1953, for emergency flood control work, exclusive of $55,415.37 contributed funds. Emergency flood control work along the Mississippi and Kaskaskia Rivers was accomplished during the fiscal year 1953 at a cost of $377,406.08, and the expenditures were $381,651.46. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUND Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 Maintenance: Appropriated-......... $209, 284. 81 $637, 602. 10 -$5, 559. 94 $1,020,000.00 $395, 800.00 $12, 510, 885. 16 Cost.... 690, 321. 15 732, 922. 99 76, 697. 80 1,024, 178. 21 377, 406.08 12, 464, 682. 46 Expenditures -.. . 798,098.40 746, 740. 99 71,826. 78 1,026, 829. 29 381,651.46 12,464,682.46 1All funds are for existing projects since there is no previous project. ' In addition, $55,415.37 was expended for maintenance from contributed funds. 1032 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 34. 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 million from flood control appropriations for any 1 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 ex- pended for this purpose for any single tributary from the appropria- tions for any 1 fiscal year. During the fiscal year costs of $16,290 were incurred at Indian Creek, Ill., and Ramsey Creek, Mo. The expenditures were $16,260.75. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $154,377.86, and total expenditures were $154,348.61. Cost and lnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 New work: Appropriated-_._.... $72, 000.00 $30, 000. 00 -$7, 912. 14 ..........- $23, 700.00 $161, 787.86 Cost ................. 8, 126. 16 72, 599. 46 34, 572.81 ......- . 16, 290.00 154, 377. 86 Expenditures.......---------. 8, 673. 26 71, 500. 99 35, 779. 46- ....... 16, 260. 75 154, 348. 61 21 All funds are for existing project since there is no previous project. There are no contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------- $7, 200 MISSISSIPPI RIVER BETWEEN THE MISSOURI RIVER AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. The section of the river covered in this report is divided into three reaches, under the supervision and direction of district engineers at St. Louis, Mo., Rock Island, Ill., and St. Paul, Minn. The section in the St. Louis district extends from the mouth of the Missouri River to mile 300 above the Ohio River, a distance of about 105 miles; the Rock Island district extends from mile 300 to mile 614, a distance of about 314 miles; and the St. Paul district extends from mile 614 to the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Rail- way bridge, Minneapolis, a distance of about 244 miles. District engineers: At St. Paul, Minn., Col. Aldo H. Bagnulo, dis- trict engineer; at Rock Island, Ill., Col. George A. Finley, district engineer to May 31, 1953; Col. Donald M. McClain, acting district engineer from June 1, 1953; at St. Louis, Mo., Col. Fred E. Ressegieu, district engineer. Division engineer, Upper Mississippi Valley Division, St. Louis, Mo., comprising the above districts: Col. Delbert B. Freeman. Location. The Mississippi River rises in the northern part of Minnesota, flows about 2,350 miles in a southerly direction, and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The portion included in this report extends from the mouth of the Missouri River to the Minneapolis,, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway bridge, Minneapolis, a distance of about 663 miles. The. latest map and profile showing this section of the river is published in House Document 669, 76th Congress, 3d session. A map showing Lake Pepin is published in House Document 511, 79th Con- gress, 2d session. A map of the section Minneapolis to Dubuque is published in House Document 515, 79th Congress, 2d session. A map showing location of drainage districts (Bellevue, Iowa, to Missouri River) is published in Rivers and Harbors Committee Document No. 34, 75th Congress, 1st session. Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of June 10; 1872; June 18, 1878; August 18, 1894; February 9, 1905; March 3, 1905; March 2, 1907; June 25, 1910; September 22, 1922; March 3, 1925; January 21, 1927; and July 3, 1930. For further details, see pages 1879, 1880, and 1887 of the Annual Report for 1915; pages 1106, 1107, and 1108 of the Annual Report for 1932; and page 1047 of the Annual Report for 1938. 1033 Location Location Lock dimensions Lockdimensons miter sill Depth on Character of foundation .- Percent Estimated O Upper com- Year cost of Fp Great- nor- pleted opened each lock 1d b est mal locks, to and dam Miles With length pool dams, to and da above Distance from avail- Lift eleva- Upper Lower Lock Dam n ainga- i in Ohio nearest town ber able (feet) tion 1 (feet) (feet) work tion work O River (feet) rfull in pool (feet) widtht (feet) O St. Anthony Falls, 853.9 In city of Minneapolis, 56 400 49.2 799.2 15. 7 13.7 Some limestone, Limestone ........ (2) _........ a $17, 571, 200 upper lock. Minn. mainly sand- 0 C) stone. No piles. St. Anthony Falls, 853.3 -....--- do._.........._ 56 400 526. 9 750.0 13. 7 510.3 Sandstone. No Sandstone......... 39 * 11, 4, 1300 H lower lock and dam. piles. 56 400 535.9 725. 1 5 13.5 10.1 lRock and piles in Lock and dam 1...___.. 847. 6 Minneapolis-St. Paul--_ Piles in gravel-.. 90 1917 a 2,345, 800 56 400 35.9 7 12.5 7.6 J gravel. 500 12. 2 16. 0 15.1 SPiles in sand, silt, Piles in sand, silt, 100 1930 96,542, 900 Lock and dam 2 ...... 815. 2 1.3 miles above Hastings, SMinn. 110 8110 8600 12. 2 687. 2 22.2 13. 0 J clay. and clay. 99 1948 Lock and dam 3 ... __ 796. 9 6.1 miles above Red 110 600 8.0 675. 0 17.0 14. 0 ....do_------------ Piles in sand- ... 92 1938 6, 149, 500 0 O Wing, Minn. Lock and dam 4_...... 752. 8 Alma, Wis ...--------- 110 600 7.0 667. 0 17.0 13.0 Piles in sand and Piles in sand and 92 1935 5, 263, 000 gravel. gravel. tr Lock and dam 5........ 738. 1 Minneiska, Minn........ 110 600 9.0 660. 0 18. 0 12. 0 ____do---_......... Piles in sand- ... 92 1935 5, 539, 400 4 0 Lock and dam 5A-...... 728. 5 3 miles above Winona, 110 600 5.5 651.0 18.0 12. 5 Piles in sand- ... ....do-............. 78 1936 5, 832, 000 Minn. 0 Lock and dam 6_.... 714.3 Trempealeau, Wis ...... 110 600 6.5 645. 5 17. 0 12. 5 Piles in sand, Piles in sand and 99 1936 4, 893, 900 gravel, and silt. clay. -I Lock and dam 7_..... 702. 5 Dresbach, Minn,...... 110 600 8.0 639. 0 18. 0 12.0 Piles in sand and Piles in sand ...... 93 1937 6, 039, 700 gravel. Lock and dam 8 ....... 679. 2 Genoa, Wis .......------ 110 600 11.0 631.0 22. 0 14. 0 Piles in sand, Piles in sand and 92 1937 6, 648, 400 gravel, and gravel. broken rock. C2 Lock and dam 9........ 3,3 miles below Lynx- 647. 9 110 600 9.0 620. 0 16. 0 13.0 Piles in sand- ... Piles in sand......- 91 1938 7, 226, 800 ville, Wis. Lock and dam 10 ....-- 615.1 Guttenberg, Iowa_ .... 110 600 8.0 611.0 15. 0 12.0 ....do ---_....... .... do.------...... 90 1936 5, 343, 100 Lock and dam 11 __ ..... 583.0 3.7 miles above Dubuque, 110 600 11.0 603.0 18. 5 12. 5 Piles in sand, .... do...... __. 99 1937 7, 382, 000 60 Iowa. gravel, and silt. Lock and dam 12 ..... 556. 7 Bellevue, Iowa ........ 110 600 9.0 592. 0 17.0 13.0 Piles in sand and Piles in sand and 99 1938 5, 503, 900 gravel. gravel. Lock and dam 13 ... 522. 5 4.3 miles above Clinton, 110 600 11.0 583.0 19.0 13.0 Piles in sand, clay, ---. do------ ------ 99 1938 7, 889, 700 Iowa. and gravel. Lock and dam 14 ...... 493.3 3.7 miles below Le 110 600 11. 0 572. 0 20. 5 13.5 Rock-----..----.. Rock ........... 98 1939 5, 839, 500 Claire, Iowa. Le Claire Lock (Canal)_ 493. 1 3.9 miles below Le 80 320 11.0 17.6 10. 9 do--- ..-----.......--- ---.... 100 1922 ('1) Claire, Iowa. Lock and dam 15 ...... 482. 9 (Foot of Arsenal Island, Rock Island, Ill. 110 110 600 360 16.0 16.0 561.0 1124.0 1117. 0 11.0 11.0 Rock............. 95 1934 9, 004, 000 Lock and dam 16 ...... 457. 2 1.8 miles above Musca- 110 600 9.0 545. 0 17.0 12.0 Piles in sand and Piles in sand and 99 1937 6, 739, 300 tine, Iowa. gravel. gravel. Lock and dam 17-....... 437.1 4.2 miles above New 110 600 8. 0 536.0 16.0 13.0 ..... do---------............. Piles in sand...... 95 1939 6,694, 200 Boston, Ill. Lock and dam 18- ...... 410.5 6.5 miles above Burling- 110 600 9.8 528.0 16.5 13.7 Piles in sand...... Piles in sand and 90 1937 8,013, 800 ton, Iowa. gravel. Lock and dam 19-...... 364. 2 Keokuk, Iowa ........-------- 12110 358}1238.2 518.2 14.0 9.2 Rock__....._.. Rock.---------- 100 1913 13 21,297, 900 Lock and dam 20- ...... 343. 2 0.9 mile above Canton, Mo. 110 600 10. 0 480. 0 15. 0 12.0 ---..... do------..---........ Rock and piles in sand and gravel. 97 1936 6, 358,300 Lock and dam 21 ......--- 324. 9 2.1 miles below Quincy, 110 600 10. 5 470. 0 16. 5 12. 0 Piles in sand and Piles in sand and 96 1938 6,441, 200 Ill. gravel, gravel. Lock and dam 22-.....- 301.2 1.5 miles, below Saver- 110 600 10.2 459.5 18.0 13.8 Rock Rock----.........--------.... __----.............. 99 1938 5,212,600 w ton, Mo. Lock and dam 24-...... 273. 4 Clarksville, Mo--........ 110 600 15. 0 12. O0 Rock; pilesinsand_ Piles in sand- .... 449. O0 19. 0 92 1940 7, 051,100 - Lock and dam 25 ..... 241.4 Cap Au Gris, Mo....... 110 600 15.0 434.0 12.0 Piles in sand and Piles in sand and 19.0 93 1939 8,927,700 gravel, gravel. Lock and dam 26 ,110 600 i422.0 419.0 1132.0 "12.0 gl gl (Henry T. Rainey 202. 9 Alton, Ill............ 110 360 22.16. 12. Piles In sand- Piles in sand .... 84 1938 15, 227, 700 Dam). . _____....... ..... . .. ..... Total locks and -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 218,102,900 dams. ADDITIONAL FEATURES ENTERING INTO COST OF PROJECT Facilities for public use, convenience, and safety .---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $875,500 Miscellaneous harbor improvements ,---- 820, 7----------------------00 1,820, Rectification of damages caused by seepage and backwater .............- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5,605, 400 Regulating work between lock and dam 26 (Henry T. Rainey Dam) and the Missouri River (actual cost) _-___--------------------------------- 545, 000 Miscellaneous .......................------------------------------ ------------ , 488, 300----------------------- 488,300 -- Total additional features .......................-----------------------------------------................ ........................ --------------------------------------------------------- 9, 334, 900 Total existing project...---............ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17227, 437, 800 1 Elevations of pools 1 to 22 and at St. Anthony Falls are mean sea level 1912 adjust- 11Depth over upper poiree sill. Depth over upper miter sills is 27 feet at locks 15; ment; pools 24, 25, 26 are mean sea level 1929 adjustment. and 34 feet at main lock 26. 2 Existing dam, owned by Northern States Power Co., is complete. Construction of 12Proposed main lock. lock has not been started. 18In addition, cost of $640,868 for first lock, was reported by the Mississippi River t 3 Includes dredging above upper lock. (Federal cost only.) Power Co., transferred to Government free in lieu of improvements destroyed. (Annual 4 Includes lower approach dredging and dredging between upper and lower locks. Report, 1928, pp. 1118-1119.) Present estimate includes $20,043,000 for main lock and (Federal cost only.) Excludes $1,100,000 contributed funds. appurtenant work. 5Based on pool elevation of 723.1 in pool 1 which is crest of dam. Pool is normally 14Lift above possible future pool. Lift at extreme low water about 28.2 feet. maintained at elevation 725.1 by flashboards. 15 Based on possible future pool. 6 Includes $1,342,700 for bluff protection under construction; excludes $1,948,800 16Excludes $81,200 contributed funds. expended from previous projects, and $1349,600 from operating and care appropriation 17In addition, $620,000 was expended from the allotment for examinations, surveys, for reconstruction of first of twin locks. and contingencies, covering the original 9-foot survey, and a total of $613,600 was expended 7 Old upper guard sill. by the Works Progress Administration for miscellaneous clearing and esplanade work in 8Landward lock. the Rock Island district. 9 In addition, $1,965,300 was expended from previous projects. 0 10Existing Le Claire Canal lock is used as auxiliary to lock 14; previous project costs, $540,000. C 4 1036_ REPORT OF CHIEFOFI ENGINEERS, . . IARMY, 195 3... Existing project. This project provides for a channel-of 9-foot' depth and of adequate width between the mouth of the Missouri, River (1,179 miles from the Gulf) and the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway bridge at Minneapolis, by the construction of a system of locks and dams, supplemented by dredging. The project also provides for a further improvement at St. Paul to pro- vide a basin 9 feet deep, varying in width from 400 to 1,100 feet and extending downstream from the Robert Street Bridge for a distance of 2.7 miles, and at Minneapolis to provide adequate terminal facili- ties, and for miscellaneous other harbor improvements. Pertinent data for existing and proposed locks and dams, etc., are given in table above. All dams are concrete. Three dams (St. An- thony Falls, 1, and 19) are fixed, the remainder are movable. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1953, is $227,437,800, which includes $28,695,500 for work upstream from the lower North- ern Pacific Railway bridge at Minneapolis (St. Anthony Falls), but is exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest approved estimate for maintenance and operating costs is $4,500,000 annually, including $3,100,000 for operating and care of locks and dams. The existing project was authorized by the following acts and related documents: Acts Works authorized Documents River and Harbor Act of Dredging channels to landing places None. -..... Sept. 22, 1922. River and Harbor Act of Project adopted from Illinois River to H. Doe. 290, 71st Cong., 2d July 3, 1930, as amended by Minnespolis; Chief of Engineers granted sess. P. R. No. 10, Feb. 24, 1932. discretionary authority to make such modifications in plan as may be deemed advisable. Permanent Appropriation Operation of snag boats and operation and None. Repeal Act, June 26, 1934, care of locks and dams to be provided for with funds from Department of the Army appropriations for rivers and harbors. River and Harbor Act of Missouri River established as lower limit H. Doe. 137, 72d Cong., Aug. 30, 1935. of the project. 1st sess. River and Harbor Act of: Extension of 9-foot channel above St. An- Do. Aug. 26, 1937. thony Falls, Minn., including adequate terminal facilities for Minneapolis, Minn. River and Harbor Act of St. Paul Harbor -.. ................... . Rivers and Harbors Com- Aug. 30, 1935. mittee Doe. 44, 74th Cong., 1st sess. River and Harbor Act of Determine damages to drainage add levee Rivers and Harbors Com- Aug. 26, 1937. districts caused by seepage and back- mittee Doe. 34, 75th Cong., water, and cost of making rectification 1st sess. thereof. Flood Control Act of Dec. 22, Public park and recreational facilities...... None. 1944. River and Harbor Act of Red Wing, Minn., harbor- .. -......... ... H. Dec, 103, 76th Cong., Mar. 2, 1945(r 1st sess. Do.. ................. Remedial works to correct damages caused H. Doe. 137, 76th Cong., 1st by seepage and backwater at Cochrane, sess. Wis. Do..................... Such changes or additions to the payments, None. remedial works, or land acquisitions au- thorized by the River and Harbor Act of Aug, 26, 1937 (River and Harbor Com- mittee Doec. 34, 75th Cong., 1st sess.), as the Chief of Engineers deems advisable. Do ....-.... .-......-.... St. Paul, Minn., channel enlargement, H. Doe. 547, 76th Cong., small-boat harbor, and roadway. 3d sess. None....-.................... Vertical bridge clearance at Minneapolis to S. Doec. 54, 77th Cong., 1st, be 26 feet above the estimated stage for sess. discharge of 40,000 c. f. s. River and Harbor Act of Winona, Minn., basin ..................... H. Doec. 263, 77th Cong., Mar. 2, 1945. 1st sess. Do-.---..--..--------..-- Future modification of lock and dam No. 2 H. Doec. 432, 77th Cong., for power development. 1st sess. MISSISSIPPI. RIVER-MISSOURI RIVER AND MINN. 1037 Acts Works authorized Documents River and Harbor Act of Lake City, Minn., harbor-----..--_------ H. Doe. 511, 79th Cong., 2d July 24, 1946. sess. Do--... _____ -____..Wabasha, Minn., harbor ..---------------- H. Doec. 514, 79th Cong., 2d sess. Do . -. Payment of damages caused by backwater H. Doe. 515, 79th Cong., 2d -.................. and seepage, pools 3 to 11. sess. Do ..................... Hastings, Minn., harbor ...---------------- I . Doc. 599,79th Cong., 2d sess. Do- .-..--------- - Lansing, Iowa, harbor.......----------------- 8. Doc. 192, 79th Cong., 2d sess. River and Harbor Act of Fort Madison, Iowa, harbors H. Doe. 661, 80th Cong., 2d ...------------... June 30, 1948. sess. River and Harbor Act of Payment of damages caused by pool No. 14 S. Doc. 197, 80th Cong., 2d May 17, 1950. at Clinton, Iowa. sess. Do- ------------- ______- Davenport, Iowa, harbor-----...-- - . H. Doc. 642, 80th Cong., 2d sess. Do-. -.- -__ -__.. Muscatine, Iowa, harbors ...--------------- H. Doc. 733, 80th Cong., 2d sess. Do.....-------..-------- Alma, Wis., harbor_- -- __-__. ____- H. Doc. 66, 81st Cong., 1st sess. Do------------------Hannibal, Mo., harbor-----------------H. Do. 67, 81st Cong., 1st sess. Do-............-... Prairie du Chien, Wis., harbors--_ __. H. Doec. 71, 81st Cong., 1st 1stsess. Do_--__-.---.-- Opposite Hamburg, Ill., harbor H. Doc. 254, 81st Cong., 1st _----------_ sess. .... Rock Island, Ill., harbor----__-__.------- Do..-----........... H. Doec. 257, 81st Cong., 1st sess. Do-....--....----_ Permits such change in location of the Wi- None. nona, Minn., boat basin authorized by River and Harbor Act of Mar. 2, 1945 (H. Doe. 263, 77th Cong., 1st sess.), as the Chief of Engineers deems advisable. See House Document 669 (76th Cong., 3d sess.), for a report of Chief of Engineers dated February 27, 1940, containing a general 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. Local cooperation. a. Extension of the 9-foot channel above St. Anthony Falls is authorized subject to the conditions that local inter- ests contribute $1,100,000 to the first cost of the improvement as a whole and provided that responsible local agencies furnish assur- ances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will: (1) Make the necessary alterations to highway bridges and publicly owned utilities, (2) furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, ease- ments, and rights-of-way necessary for the channel and lock and dam construction, and (3) furnish at their own expense suitable spoil dis- posal areas for the new work and for subsequent maintenance when and as required. Assurances of local cooperation were approved by the Secretary of War on October 2, 1945. The city of Minneapolis has made payment of the $1,100,000 cash contribution and has furnished lands as required: for work underway. Possession of lands on the :right bank in the vicinity of the lower dock has been obtained by the Government in condemnation proceedings instituted for the city of Minneapolis at the expense of the city. Consummation of this matter is expected in the fall term of court. b. The provision of a basin at Winona, Minn., is subject to the conditions that local interests revet the river face of the terminal property; furnish assurances satisfactory to the. Secretary of War that, they will construct adequate terminal facilities at.the basin and provide necessary floating booms, wharves, and servicing facilities 1038 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 at the small boat harbor open to the public on equal terms; furnish free of cost to the United States, all necessary rights-of-way and spoil disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance when and as required; and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. Assurances covering the commercial harbor, requested on August 8, 1947, have not been received. Change in location of the small-boat harbor was authorized by the Rivers and Harbors Act approved May 17, 1950. Assurances for this harbor have not been requested. c. The provision of a small boat harbor at Hastings, Minn., is sub- ject to the condition that responsible local, agencies furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide free of cost to the United States all necessary lands, easements, and rights- of-way; provide spoil disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance when and as required; and provide the necessary float- ing booms, slips, and service facilities open to all on equal terms. Local interests were formally requested to furnish assurances on March 17, 1950. Assurances were approved by the Secretary of the Army on July 7, 1950. Local interests who were proceeding with acquisition of lands have suspended operations until availability of construction funds is known. d. The provision of a small boat harbor at Lansing, Iowa, is sub- ject to the condition that local interests furnish assurances satisfac- tory to the Secretary of War that they will provide without cost to the United States all necessary lands, easements, rights-of-way, and dis- posal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance when and as required; and provide the necessary floating booms, slips, and servicing facilities open to all on equal terms. e. The provision of a small boat harbor at Alma, Wis., is subject to the condition that local interests agree to provide all lands, ease- ments, and rights-of-way, not now owned by the United States, for the construction and maintenance of the project; construct and main- tain an adjacent parking area and an access road to the harbor site; and provide necessary mooring facilities and utilities, including a public landing with suitable supply facilities, open to all on equal terms. f. The provision of the harbors at Prairie du Chien, Wis., is sub- ject to the condition that local interests agree to furnish without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for construction and maintenance of each of the harbor improve- ments, when and as required; protect the upstream corner of the fill at the freight harbor with revetment, or furnish funds for this work if accomplished by the United States, and maintain the fills at both harbors without cost to the United States; provide and maintain at local expense adequate public terminal and transfer facilities in con- nection with the commercial freight harbor, open to all on equal terms; and provide and maintain at the small boat harbor, 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. g. The provision of a small-boat harbor and freight terminal ap- proach channel at Fort Madison, Iowa, is subject to the conditions MISSISSIPPI RIVER-MISSOURI RIVER AND MINN. 1039 that for each improvement local interests agree to furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way and spoil disposal areas necessary for the new work and for subsequent mainte- nance, when and as required, and hold and save the United States free from damages due to construction and maintenance of the improve- ments; that for the small boat harbor, local interests agree to provide necessary mooring facilities and utilities, including a public landing with suitable supply facilities and access road, these harbor facilities to be open to all on equal terms; and that in connection with the approach channel, local interests agree to provide adequate public terminal and transfer facilities, mooring facilities, access roads, storm drains, retaining walls, and police and fire protection, these facilities and services to be available to all on equal terms. These requirements have not been met. However, local interests have furnished assur- ances of their willingness and ability to comply. h. The provision of a small boat harbor at Davenport, Iowa, is sub- ject to the conditions that local interests furnish, without cost to the United States, all necessary lands, easements, and rights-of-way for construction and maintenance of the improvements; hold and save the United States free from damage due to the construction and mainte- nance of the works; and provide and maintain an access road, a parking area, and necessary mooring facilities and utilities, including a public landing with suitable servicing and supply facilities, and police and fire protection, open to all on equal terms. i. The provision of a small boat harbor at Rock Island, Ill., is sub- ject to the conditions that local interests furnish, without cost to the UnitediStates, all necessary lands, easements, and rights-of-way for construction and maintenance of the improvement when and as re- quired; hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction and subsequent maintenance of the project; provide and maintain without cost to the United States an access road, a parking area, a boathouse, and the necessary mooring facilities and utilities, including a public landing with suitable servicing and sup- ply facilities open to all on equal terms; maintain the levee around the major portion of the harbor area constructed from the materials dredged from the entrance channel; and establish a competent and properly constituted public body empowered to regulate the use, growth, and free development of the harbor facilities. j. The provision of a small boat harbor at Hannibal, Mo., is sub- ject to the conditions that local interests furnish, without cost to the United States, all necessary lands, easements, and rights-of-way for construction and maintenance of the improvement, when and as re- quired; and provide and maintain, without cost to the United States, necessary mooring facilities and utilities, including a public landing with suitable supply facilities, open to all on equal terms. k. The provision of a small boat harbor and freight terminal ap- proach channel at Muscatine, Iowa, is subject to the conditions that for each improvement local interests agree to furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil dis- posal areas necessary for the new work and for subsequent main- tenance when and as required, accomplish without cost to the United States all necessary alterations of sewers and other utilities, maintain 1040 REPORT OF -,CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 the utilities, protect the fill at the harbor improvements with revet- ment or furnish funds for this work if accomplished by the United States, maintain the fill without cost to the United States, and hold and save the United States free from all damages resulting from con- struction and maintenance of the improvements; that for the small boat harbor local interests agree to provide necessary mooring facilities and utilities, including a public landing with suitable supply facilities, boathouse, access road, and parking area, open to all on equal terms; and that in connection with the improvement to accommodate freight commerce, local.interests furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secre- tary of the Army that immediately after the filling of the industrial site has been accomplished, they will provide adequate public terminal and transfer facilities, including material-handling facilities, mooring facilities, access roads, and police and fire protection, these facilities and services to be available to all on equal terms; that they will see to it that immediately upon completion of the fill a grain elevator of approximately 250,000 bushel capacity designed to make shipments by river is provided at the site and that they will foster development of the site in other respects to assure full realization of the waterborne freight potentialities of this portion of the improvements. 1. The provision of a small boat harbor on the Missouri side of the river opposite Hamburg, Ill., is subject to the conditions that local interests agree to furnish, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil disposal areas necessary for the new work and for subsequent maintenance, when and as required; hold and save the United States free from any damages resulting from con- struction and maintenance of the improvement; provide and main- tain an adequate ferry service, necessary mooring facilities, and utilities, including a public landing with suitable supply facilities, a suitable access road between Elsberry levee and the ferry landing, and a suitable parking area, the ferry service and these facilities to be available to all on equal terms; maintain, without cost to the United States, all the improvements added to the existing river project by the proposed modification except for maintenance of project depths in the harbor basin and its entrance; and establish a public body having authority to cooperate financially and to operate the essential facilities. m. The provisions of local cooperation for the remedial works at Cochrane, Wis., for the improvement of the commercial harbor and enlargement of the existing small boat basin at Lake City, Minn., for the improvement of the channel at St. Paul and dredging of small boat harbor at the lower end of Harriet Island, and for the harbors at Red Wing, Minn., and Wabasha, Minn., have been fully complied with. For items d, e, f, h, i,j, k, and 1 above, conditions of local coopera- tion have not been met in whole or in part. Local interests have not been formally notified of the required conditions or requested to furnish assurances. Terminal facilities. A complete list of terminals is contained in the book titled "The Middle and Upper Mississippi River," revised to December 31, 1946. This book may be obtained from the District Engineer, Corps of Engineers, United States Army, St. Louis, Mo. MISSISSIPPI. RIVER-MISSOURI RIVER AND MINN. 1041 Operationsand results during fiscal year. Regular funds. St. Paul district: new work. Extension of channel above St. Anthony Falls. Construction of the lower lock and dam by continuing contract was increased from 20.9 to 41.3 percent complete. Construction of pier 4 was partially completed and the cofferdam for the lock area was constructed during the year. Rock apron through pier 2 and downstream of pier 4 was placed. Fabrication of gates and machinery was carried:on and completed units were shipped and stored. Locks and dam 1: The contract for construction of a protective cribbing-type retaining wall and other work for the protection of the bluff adjacent to and downstream from the land wall of the locks was brought from 51 to 84 percent completion. Retaining wall was completed and erection of crib units was continued. Seepage damages, pools 3-11: Claims were processed by hired labor as evidence of title was received, and 6 claims totaling $1,236.75 were processed for payment. Miscellaneous: Designs in connection with extension of channel above St. Anthony Falls and for work on bluff protection at locks and dam 1 were carried on by hired labor. Land and flowage acquisition: Office work in connection with ac- quisition of land, principally at St. Anthony Falls and St. Paul Har- bor, was carried on by hired labor. Cost of work by classes: Design, engineering, etc., for St. Anthony Falls, $69,688.68; design, engineering, etc., general, $11,470.34; lock and dam construction, $1,736,967.94; protection of bluff, $506,276.25; administration and payment of seepage damages and land acquisition, $2,083.17. Cost by hired labor, $90,817.79; by contract, $2,235,668.59. Total cost of new work was $2,626,486.38 Federal funds and - $300,000 contributed funds. Maintenance: Channel dredging was performed at 45 localities by Government plant and hired labor. A total of 1,884,792 cubic yards of material and 40 snags were removed at a cost of $496,552.17. Mis- cellaneous surveys were carried on at a cost of $41,056.27. Shore pro- tection works and navigation aids were maintained at a cost of $1,005.79. The total cost of maintenance was $538,614.23. Operating and care: The locks and dams were operated as required and necessary repairs were made thereto and to appurtenant structures. Cost of operation including necessary repairs was $1,257,017.48 for the year. The cost of work (St. Paul district) for the year was $4,122,118.09, of which :$2,326,486.38 was for new work, including $2,626,486.38 Fed- eral funds and -$300,000 contributed funds; $538,614.23 was for maintenance; and $1,257,017.48 for operating and care. The expendi- tures were $4,730,497.89 Federal funds and -$300,000 contributed funds. Rock Island District: New work. Construction of new main lock No. 19 and appurtenances at Keokuk, Iowa, by contract, was initiated in December 1952. Studies relative to rectification of damages to drainage and levee districts were carried on by hired labor. 278038-53--voL. 2-4 1042 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost of work by classes: New main lock No. 19, $593,491,70 (in- cluding construction, $379,950.17; design and engineering, $212,231.93; and lands and damages, $1,309.60) ; rectification of damages to drain- age and levee districts, $64,405.10; and engineering, design, etc., gen- eral, $3,516.77. Total cost by hired labor, $223,830.40; by contract, $437,583.17. Maintenance: Channel dredging was performed at 23 localities by Government plant and hired labor. A total of 1,431,324 cubic yards of material was removed at a cost of $264,629. Surveys were made at a cost of $18,984. Minor snagging was performed at a cost of $2,376. Maintenance of channel regulating works and shore protection was performed at a cost of $64,485. Maintenance of navigation aids, bar surveys, etc., was carried on at a cost of $10,640. Investigations and reports on claims for damages as a result of operation of locks and dams were made at a cost of $827. Sedimentation observations and surveys were made at a cost of $11,975. Silt sampling was carried on at a cost of $2,171.40. The total cost of maintenance was $376,087.40. Operating and care: The locks and dams were operated as re- quired and necessary repairs made thereto and to appurtenant struc- tures at a cost of $1,654,205.61. The cost of work (Rock Island district) during the fiscal year, all from regular funds, was $2,691,706.58, of which $661,413.57 was for new work, $376,087.40 was for maintenance, and $1,654,205.61 was for operating and care. The expenditures were $2,728,550.30. St. Louis District: New work. No new work was performed during the fiscal year. Maintenance: Channel dredging was performed at 14 localities with Government plant and hired labor. A total of 920,398 cubic yards of material was removed from the main channel at a cost of $116,619.34. Other miscellaneous costs by hired labor were: Surveys, $3,030.16; gages, $7,703.06; aids to navigation, $15,448.27; discharge observations, $2,047.86; snagging, $45.11; streamflow forecasting, $1,481.91; engineering and planning, $2,365.86; miscellaneous inspec- tion and reports (contingencies), $7,033.38. The total cost of mainte- nance was $155,774.95. Operating and care: The locks and dam were operated as required and necessary repairs were made thereto and to appurtenant struc- tures at a cost of $374,358.41. The costs and expenditures during the fiscal year for the three dis- tricts were as follows: St. Paul Rock Island St. Louis Total Costs: New work ------------------------- $2, 326,486.38 $661,413.57 ------------- $2,987,899.95 Maintenance- _ ------------------ --- 538, 614. 23 376, 087. 40 $155, 774. 95 1,070,476. 58 Operating and care.---.-.. --.-... -- 1, 257, 017.48 1, 654, 205.61 374, 358.41 3, 285. 581. 50 Total costs_-----------..............-.--- 4, 112, 118.09 2, 691, 706. 58 530,133. 36 7, 343, 958.03 Expenditures__ ----------..................- . 4, 730, 497. 89. 2,728, 550.30 525, 419. 87 7, 984, 368. 06 Condition at end of fiscal year. The 9-foot channel as a whole was about 73 percent complete. MISSISSISSIPPI RIVER--MISSOURI RIVER AND MINN. 1043 St. Paul district: Work completed. Locks and dams 1 to 10, inclu- sive (except for relatively minor appurtenant work) ; major improve- ments of harbors at St. Paul and Minneapolis; boat harbors at St. Paul, Red Wing, Wabasha, and Lake City, Minn.; remedial drainage ditch at Cochrane, Wis.; miscellaneous channel dredging and realine- ment; channel markers; pool clearing; and studies relative to public- use planning have been completed. A total of 203 claims for seepage damages, totaling $86,491.75, has been processed for payment. For information pertaining to locks and dams, see table under paragraph "Existing project." Status of land and flowage acquisition. Approximately 50,697 acres of land in fee, including 38,023 acres wherein use of land was transferred by Executive order and Public Land order to the Depart- ment of the Interior, and easements on 15,243 acres of land, including easements retained on 52 acres of land originally acquired and subse- quently sold, were owned or controlled in pools 1-10, inclusive, at the close of the fiscal year. In addition, easements over approximately 155 acres of land for harbors and St. Anthony Falls have been ob- tained, and the Department of the Army holds special rights over 62,876 acres of land owned by the Department of the Interior in pools 3-10, inclusive. Acquisition of 4.6 acres of land at St. Anthony Falls is pending. Completion of land and flowage acquisition for portions of the project completed or presently under construction is expected in fiscal year 1954. Work remaining to complete the portion of the project in the St. Paul District consists of the following: Completion of extension of the channel above St. Anthony Falls, initiated in October 1948 and about 18 percent complete; esplanade at 2; guide wall extensions at 3 to 10, inclusive, except at 6; construction of stage-recorder houses at various sites; realinement of channel at Wilds Bend; harbor improve- ments at Hastings and Winona, Minn., Alma and Prairie du Chien, Wis., and Lansing, Iowa; construction of public-use facilities; re- mainder of payments for seepage damages, pools 3 to 11, inclusive; and completion of land acquisition at St. Anthony Falls. The condition of the channel on June 30, 1953, was such that control- ling depths of 9 feet at low water and minimum widths for long-haul common carrier service were being maintained in all pools, except St. Anthony Falls. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project (St. Paul District) to June 30, 1953, including $333,834.85 contributed funds expended for new work, were as follows: Regular funds Public works Emergency To funds relief funds tal Costs: New work.-------------------- $29, 421, 180. 21 $24, 210, 070. 55 $9, 071,214. 10 $62,702,464.86 Maintenance---------------------- 9,059, 619.09 ----------------------------- 9,059, 619.09 Operating and care----------------............. 1 12, 454, 385. 10 ---------------------------- 12, 454, 385. 10 Total costs--........-----..........-----------.. 50, 935, 184. 40 24, 210, 070. 55 9, 071, 214. 10 84,216,469.05 Expenditures.-- -------------------- 50, 927, 762. 94 24, 210, 070. 55 9, 071, 214. 10 84, 209, 047. 59 1 Includes $762.195.71 expended between 1930 and 1936 on the operating and care of the works of improve ment under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. 1044 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S.. ARMYY,: 19 53 The above costs and expenditures for new work, regular funds, in- clude $159,358.93 transferred from Rock Island district covering pro rata share of cost of derrick boat Hercules. Rock Island district: Work completed: Locks and dams 11 to 22, inclusive (except proposed main lock and appurtenances at 19, and appurtenant works at various localities) ; alterations:to Eagle Point Bridge; rock excavation in pool 20; diversion of Henderson River; partial conglomerate dredging in pool 19; partial clearing in pools; partial removal of old lateral dam along LeClaire Canal; channel aline- ment in pools 14,16, 18, and 21; addition to pumphouse and installation of machinery in Union Township drainage district, Missouri; seepage ditch and remedial works in Des Moines County drainage district No. 7, Iowa; remedial works in the Sny Island levee drainage district, Illinois; extensions to upper river walls at locks 11, 16, 18,20, and 21; guide wall extension at lock 11; mooring levee at lock 20; upper ap- proach dikes at locks 13, 17, and 22; and compensation to the city of Clinton, Iowa, for damages caused by pool 14 have been completed. For information pertaining to locks and dams, see tabulation under paragraph "Existing project." Status of land and flowage acquisition: Acquisitionsof land in pools 11 to 22, inclusive (except 19), involving 4,532 tracts containing 94,565 acres in fee and 9,726 acres in flowage easement, has been completed. Work remaining to complete the portion of the project in the Rock Island district consists of the following: Main lock and appurtenant works at 19; guide wall extensions at 16, 18, 20, and 21; mooring facil- ities at 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 22; removal of remainder of lateral dam in pool 14; clearing in pools 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 21,. and 22; rock and conglomerate excavation in pools 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 21; harbor improvements at Fort Madison, Iowa, Hannibal, Mo., Daven- port, Iowa, Rock Island, Ill., and Muscatine, Iowa; rectification of damages to drainage and levee districts; construction. of public use facilities, and miscellaneous minor items. The condition of the channel on June 30, 1953, was such that con- trolling depths of 9 feet at low water and widths suitable for long-haul common carrier service were being maintained in all pools. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project (Rock Island district) to June 30, 1953, were as follows: Regular funds Public works funds Emergency relief funds Total Costs: New work.----------- ------- $43, 089, 844. 29 $17, 403, 322. 39 $11, 338, 864. 90 $71,832, 031.58 Maintenance. ------------------- 8, 244, 654. 51 ----------.. ------------.. 8, 244, 654. 51 Operating and care .......-------------. 1 13, 846, 614.80 ------------....---------------- 13, 846, 614. 80 Total costs.......----.....--.....------------ 65,181,113.60 17, 403,322.39 11,338, 864. 90 93, 923, 300. 89 Expenditures----------.................-----------62, 706, 873. 18 17,403,322. 39 11, 338, 864. 90 91, 449, 060.47 1 Includes the sum of $395,441.54, expended between 1930 and 1936 on the operating and care of the works of improvement, under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. The above costs and expenditures for new work, regular' funds, exclude $207,166.61 transferred to the St. Paul and St. Louis districts covering their pro rata shares of cost of derrick boat Hercules. I 'MISSISSIPrr RIVER-MISSOURI RIVER NDN MINN. 1045 St. Louis District: Work completed. Locks and dams 24, 25, and 26 (Henry T. Rainey Dam) (except appurtenant works) and dikes and revetments have been completed. For information pertaining to locks, and dams, see table under paragraph "Existing project." Status of land and flowage acquisition: Acquisition of land in pools 24, 25, and 26 involving 41,213 acres of land in fee, and flowage ease- ments over 6,549 acres has been completed. Work remaining to complete: The portion of the project in the St. Louis district consists of the following: Guide wallextensions at locks 24, 25, and 26; purchase and installation of emergency bulk- heads and construction of derrick and storage yard at lock and dam 26; clearing in pool 26; rectification of damages to drainage and levee districts in pools 25 and 26; construction of facilities for public use and construction of small-boat harbor facilities on the Missouri side ,of the river opposite Hamburg, Ill. The condition of the channel on June 30, 1953, was such that con- trolling depths of 9 feet at low water and generally suitable widths for long-haul common carrier service were maintained in all pools :and between lock and dam 26 and the Missouri River. The total cost and expenditures under the existing project (St. Louis district) to June 30, 1953, were as follows: Regular funds Public works funds Emergency lief funds re- Total 'Costs: New work_ ------- ----------- $14, 768, 007. 67 $10, 282, 566. 31 $2, 440, 265. 65 $27, 490, 839. 63 Maintenance___...-...----------- _ 5, 384, 319.08 ... 5, 384, 319. 08 ..-------------.---------------- Operating and care__------------_ 3, 908, 588, 47 .------------ ---------- ------ 3, 908, 588. 47 Total costs_______......... __....... .. 24, 060, 915. 22 10, 282, 566.31 2, 440, 265. 65 36, 783, 747. 18 :Expenditures- ...................... __ 24, 060, 867. 72 10, 282, 566. 31 2, 440, 265. 65 86, 783, 699. 68 The above costs for new work, regular funds, include: $47,807.68 transferred from the Rock Island district covering pro rata of cost of derrick boat Hercules. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, for the three districts in the project, including contributed funds expended for new work, were as follows: Regular funds Regular funds Public works funds Emergency lief funds re- Total Costs: New work._-- --- .------------- _ $87, 279, 032. 17 $51, 895, 959. 25 $22, 850, 344. 65 $162, 025, 336. 07 Maintenance..----.....--------------. 22, 688, 592. 68 -. _---------___-------------- 22, 688, 592. 68 ........---- Operating and care------ 1 30, 209, 588.37 ---------------------------- 30, 209, 588.37 Total costs ------------------.. 140, 213. 177, 22 51, 895, 959. 25 22, 850, 344. 65 214, 923, 517. 12 Expenditures..------------------- -137, 695, 503. 84 51, 895, 959. 25 22, 850, 344. 65 212, 441, 807.74 1Includes $1,157,637.25 expended between 1930 and 1936 on operating and care of the works of improve- ment, under provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. 1046 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 12 New work: Appropriated- ....... $2,199,600.00 $2,467,000.00 $1,671,600.00 $1,957,770.00 $4, 44,730.00 $212. 113, 875. 68 Cost.---------- ----. 1;071.893.03 1,432,006.71 1;268,737.52 2,190,543 18 W3878'91.95 210, 704, 147. 03 Expenditures _ _ _ .. . 1,090,651.67 1,338,344.80 1,539,541.67 1,766,797.88 '3,602,329.94 210,702, 196. 73 Maintenance: Appropriated-...._... 3,535,524.32 4,021,000.00 3,679,469.42 3,300,800.00 4,329,867.00 61, 650.999.80 Cost ----------- - 3,724,613.86 3,993,672.23 3,686,970.31 3,381,475.41 4,356,058.08 61, 370, 778.36 Expenditures ........ 3,778,650.09 3,935,228.97 3,818,834.66 3,204,661.91 4,382,138.12 61, 374, 015.69 1 Includes $49,012,645.81 for new work and $8,472,597.31 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition, $81,200 for new work and $0.00 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953--________ ___----__- $148,381. 69 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954----------- 4,270, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954---___- 4,418, 381. 69 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project -------------------- 55, 639, 539. 01 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated- ._..... $1, 141, 200 ----------------------------------------- $1, 181, 200. 00 Cost ___----------- 41,200 $295, 715. 94 $256, 918.91 ------------ $300, 000 333,834. 8 Expenditures --------- 41, 200 295,715.94 256, 918.91 ------------ 300, 000 333, 834. 85 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------- $847, 365.15 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------------ 847, 365. 15 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE ROCK ISLAND, ILL., DISTRICT This district comprises portions of western Illinois, southwestern Wisconsin, southern and southwestern Minnesota, eastern and central Iowa, and northeastern Missouri, embraced in the drainage basin of the Mississippi River and-its eastern and western tributaries between mile 300 (above the mouth of the Ohio River) and mile 614, and of its eastern tributaries only, between Hamburg Bay, at mile 261, and mile 300. This district also includes the Illinois and Mississippi Canal and the drainage basin of Bureau Creek, Ill. That section of the Mississippi River between mile 300 and mile 614 is included in the report on Mississippi River between Missouri River and Minneapolis, Minn. District engineer: Col. G. A. Finley, Corps of Engineers, to May 31, 1953; Col. D. M. McClain, Corps of Engineers, acting district engi- neer, to June 30, 1953. 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. Delbert B. Freeman. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control-Continued Page Page 1. Mississippi River between 12. Preliminary examinations, the Missouri River, and surveys, and contingencies Minneapolis, Minn. (Rock for flood control ........ 1059 Island district) -- 1048 13. Inspection of completed 2. Illinois and Mississippi Canal, projects . . 1059 Ill------------- 1048 14. Inactive flood control proj- 3. Mill Creek and South Slough ects_ . 1060 at Milan, Ill_ __ 1051 4. Examinations, surveys, and 15. Miscellaneous activities .... 1060 contingencies (general). - 1053 16. Small flood control projects 5. Plant allotment____ 1053 under sec. 212 of the 6. Inactive navigation projects_ 1053 Flood Control Act ap- 7. Miscellaneous activities .... 1054 proved June 30, 1948, as Flood control amended, 1062 8. The Sny Basin, Ill___ 1054 17. Snagging and clearing under 9. Red Rock Reservoir, Upper sec. 2 of the Flood Control 'Mississippi . River. Basin, Act approved ..Aug. 28, Iowa- 1055 1937, as amended_._2- 1063 10. Coralville Reservoir, Upper 18. Emergency flood control Mississippi River Basin, work under authority of Iowa. 1057 Public Laws 138 and 318, 11. Upper Mississippi River 78th Cong.; Public Law Basin, Rock Island dis- 75, 79th Cong., and Pub- trict-- -_-_. 1058 lic Law 102, 80th Cong __ 1064 1047 1048 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 1. MISSISSIPPI RIVER BETWEEN THE MISSOURI RIVER AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. (ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT) For report on this improvement, see page 1033. 2. ILLINOIS AND MISSISSIPPI CANAL, ILL. Location. This canal connects the Illinois and the Mississippi Rivers, proceeding from a point on the Illinois River about 12 miles from La Salle across the State of Illinois to the Mississippi River at the mouth of Rock River. Existing project. This provides for the construction of a canal from the Illinois River, near Bureau, running westerly via the Bu- reau Creek Valley to Rock River, near Colona, thence in the bed of Rock River to the rapids near Milan, and thence to the Mississippi River at the mouth of Rock River, at Rock Island, the length of the main line being 75 miles. The feeder, 29.3 miles in length, extends from Rock Falls on Rock River to the summit level of the canal, about 28 miles from the Illinois River. There are 32 locks in the main canal, described in the following tabulation. There is also a lock and controlling works at the head of the feeder at Rock Falls and a lock in Rock River at Rock Falls connecting the pool of the Government dam with the pool, of the power company's dam below. This lock has dimensions similar to those in the main canal and cost $75,000. The cost of new work for the completed project was $7,605,143.41. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized I Documents Existing project adopted .--..-----..-------..-------..... H. Ex. Does. 316 and 429, 51st Sept.19,1890ong., 1st sess.; Annual Report, Sept.19,1890 190, p. 263. Estimate of cost for new work revised to $8,911,551.12__ H. Doe. 297, 57th Cong., 1st sess. June 26, 1934 1 Operation and care of the works of improvement pro- vided for with funds from War Department appro- priations for rivers and harbors. July 3,1930 For payment of $8,450.75 to the Mud Creek special H. Doe. 108, 70th Cong., 1st sess. drainage district for work accomplished by the said district. Do-....... Secretary of War authorized to expend from funds Specified in act. appropriated and available for maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works the sum of $25,235 as a contribution toward the relocation and reconstruction of, the highway bridge across the Illinois and Mississippi Canal at Wyanet, Bureau County, Ill., known as bridge No. 10. I Permanent Appropriation Repeal Act. The latest published map is shown on page 2013 of Annual Report for 1908. TABLE SHOWING FEATURES OF THE; ILLINOIS AND MISSISSIPPI CANAL LOCKS Location Locks Dimensions Depth on miter sill Distance Year opened Totl cost Name from Character of foundation Total cos Gratest to navigation Missis- Distance from nearest town or mouth sippi of navigable tributary Width of length Lower River chamber available Lift Upper (miles) (feet) for full (feet) (feet) (feet) (feewidth (feet) Lock 1---------- 74. 87 Illin o is R iv er, 2,000 feet west .. ....... 35 143.08 9.0 8.17 7.0 San d an d clay __-. - . .. Oct. 24, 1907 $41, 305.03 0 Lock 2____________ 73. 91 At Bureau---------------------------- 35 143. 08 9.0 8.17 7.0 Sand, clay, and gravel__ ----- do_ 42, 099. 69 Lock 3___...._____ 73. 29 Y mile west of Bureau --- 35 143.08 9.0 8.17 7.0 Quicksand and gravel __ ..... do_ 39, 172. 01 C/I C/I Lock 4--------- 71. 75 2% miles west of Bureau_ _--- 35 143.08 9.0 8.17 7.0 Sand and gravel.___ -, do_ 39, 357. 10 3Y miles west of Bureau------ 7.0 ... do _ __ -------- ___do_ Lock 5 Lock 6 . -. __ .. 70. 63 68. 75 5 miles west of Bureau______ 35 35 143. 08 143.08 8. O0 10. 0 8.17 8.17 7.0 Sand, gravel. hardpan, and ..... do_ 39, 509. 45 41, 927. 72 z Lock 7_...... ...... 68. 00 3 miles east of Tiskilwa________......._ 35 143.08 8. 0 8.17 7.0 Loam and sand.-----... ----- do -.... 35, 635. 09 Lock 8 --------- 67.02 . 2 miles east of Tiskilwa________- __.. 35 149.75 8.0 8.17 7.0 .... _do............------------------ ----. do- -. 36, 274. 37 0 Lock 9____----_---- 9 66. 80 1 miles east of Tiskilwa ________ --- - 35 149. 75 8.0 8.17 7.0 Clay........--------....... .... _do.---- 32,134. 93 Lock 10 _____.... 64. 98 At Tiskilwa.__ __ 35 149. 75 9.0 8.17 7.0 Sand and gravel ._-.. ___do .... 36, 113. 71 Lock 11 ....____ 64.13 1 mile west of Tiskilwa--............. 35 149.75 9.0 8.17 7.0 .... do ................. ..... do -.---. 36, 710.05 C/I Lock 12 . --.. 63. 56 1% miles west of Tiskilwa-.____.__- . 35 149.75 8.0 8.17 7.0 .... do--------------- ___do--..- 33, 827. 14 H Lock 13_ ___.... ...- Lock 14 ---- ____- 62. 83 62. 02 3 miles west of Tiwkilwa-.-. 3 miles east of Wyanet ....- ____ ___. -___- -.. ___- 35 35 146. 75 149. 75 10. 0 10. 0 8.17 8.17 7.0 Loam and clay ---.---- 7.0 Sand and gravel ........ ..... do- ----- ..do_____ 32, 294.88 31, 524. 90 Lock 15_____...__ __ 61.42 61.23 2% miles east of Wyanet__-- . 2 miles east of Wyanet___ .____ . - ____ 35 35 149. 75 149. 75 10. 0 11.0 8. 17 8.17 7.0 --. do__--_-------- 8.0 Loam, clay and sand ... .... _do____ do...-- 29, 974. 01 34, 089. 19 --- Lock 16-7_____ Lock 17 60. 98 1% m iles east of W yanet___-. -. _____. 35 149. 75 10. O0 8.17 7.0 Sand and gravel ........ .. do .... 32, 576. 27 Lock 18 _..... 59. 90 1 mile east of Wyanet __ _______ 35 149. 75 9.0 8.17 7.0 Clay and gravel_.... do---- ..... 35, 372. 69 Lock 19 ___________ 59. 12 At W yanet-..... ......--- . .. ...- - 35 149. 75 10. O0 8. 17 7.0 Sand and gravel ---- ..... do----- 34, 239. 36 Lock 20_--------- 58.09 1 mile west of Wyanet_ 35 149. 75 11.0 8. 17 7.0 Loam, clay and sand ... ..do - 36, 838. 76 Lock 21 ___------- 57. 83 1% miles west of Wyanet__________ - 35 149. 75 11.0 8.17 8. O0 ..- do....... ..do.... 38, 026. 88 Guard lock -.-.... 29. 20 29 miles north main-line canal 1. _ 35 149. 00 (2) 8. 30 6.5 Limestone----- ----- .. do---..- 32, 678. 57 0 Rock River lock 3_ 29. 20 At Rock Falls, I11.1_______ ___ 35 143.08 (2) 8. 47 6.6 ...do._-. .----- 1913 75, 605. 01 Lock 22 ________ .. 46. 32 13 miles west of Wyanet___________ 35 143. 08 9.0O 8.17 7.0 Clay__ Oct. 24, 1907 42, 458.63 Lock 23 __________ 37. 12 10 miles east of Geneseo__________ 35 143.08 11.0 8.17 7.0 ..do ....... .... do _.... 41, 777. 95 Lock 24 .___..--..._ 27. 05 At Geneseo___2........ __...._...- 35 143.08 11.0 8.17 7.0 Clay and gravel --- do-- __.- 47, 059. 15 C) Lock 25_____......... 21.56 5% miles west of Geneseo___-- __ 35 143.08 8.0 8.17 7.0 Sand -- - - - - - - - ....do ---.. 40,492. 10 See footnotes at end of table. TABLE SHOWING FEATURES OF THE ILLINOIS AND MISSISSIPPI CANAL-Continued LOCOKS-Continued C0 0 Location Locks td Dimensions Depth on miter sill 0b Distance 0 Name from Character of foundation Year opened Total cost Missis- Distance from nearest town or mouth Greatest to navigation sippi of navigable tributary Width of length O River chamber available Lift Upper Lower (miles) (feet) for full (feet) (feet) (feet) width C? (feet) Lock 26 ......------ 20. 46 5 miles east of Colona.------. -------- 35 143. 08 9. 0 8. 17 7. 0 Sand___---------------- Oct. 24, 1907 $40, 428. 75 Lock 27_ ....- 18. 13 2% miles east of Colona-_________-__- 35 143.08 8. 0 8. 17 7. O0 Gravel-------- ----- ---- do .....--- 39, 090. 66 Loc 28 ..... 15.70 At Colona---------------------------- 35 143.08 8.0 8.17 7. 0 Rock-------------do ---- _ 30, 808.53 0 Lock 29____.... 13.37 2 miles west of Colonas...____ ..... - 35 143. 08 11. 0 8. 17 7. 0 _-- do ....------------------ do ... 37, 262. 65 Lock 30-..-----.. 4. 62 1% miles east of Milan ....----------------- 35 149. 00 0 7. 00 7. 0 Rock, etc., hardpan- .... . ____do 71, 588. 00 Lock 31..__________ 2. 02 1 mile west of Milan.------------------- 35 145. 42 6. 0 7. 17 7. 0 Clay and gravel-----------... -. do ._. 38, 711. 44 Lock 32-...-. .15 3/ miles west of Milan---------------- 35 143. 08 12. O0 8. 00 7. 0 .--- do .........--------------.... ...----do 85, 468. 31 z Total cost, locks.............----- ..- ------- ...--------.----- --------------- -----------.. ---------- ----- -- ------- .------------- .. ----------------------.. ....... 1,382, 432. 98 3,..... 0 ADDITIONAL FEATURES ENTERING INTO COST OF PROJECT 00 Sterling Dam and dams at Milan, Ill------- -------------------- ---------- -------- -------------------------------------------------------------- $128, 857. 97 F- Bridges......................------------------------------- 1,------------------------------------------- 1,823. 25 Culverts, ---------------------........................................................................................................................... 41--------------------------------------- 410, 198. 19 Cr Houses---------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 76,974. 69 Surveys, flowage, and right-of-way ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 726, 656. 61 Excavations, embankments, clearing, fences, etc - ...... ,......-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2, 956, 451. 61 Rock River pool-dredging, removing snags and stumps, etc-- ............-- ------- --- ......-- ------------------------------- - ---- - -.152, 439. 58 Contribution to Mud Creek special drainage district-dredging------..........................................---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8,450.75 Contributions to State of Illinois-relocation and reconstruction of highway bridge at Wyanet, Ill_ __-__-_____-. . ..--- . __.--------- ----.----------------- 25, 235. 00 Miscellaneous ...------ r----------- -------------------- -- --------- ---------- -------------- ----------------- , -------------- 223, 622. 78 Fr Total additional features .....--------------------------------- -----------........... ..... 710. 6,222, 43 Total cost of project_- __---- --__- --.-- ,--- . . . _ ....... _: _--___.... __...,... _7, .. ..- 7,605, 143.41........... 605,143.1 1 Feeder section. NOTE.-There are no dams except at the guard lock and lock 30. At the former locality 2Variable. there is a fixed dam across the Rock River, with a movable crest constructed of wood, 3 Rock River lock is on Rock River at Rock Falls, Ill. It is located in the south end concrete, and steel; at lock 30 there are crib dams across the north and south channels of of the Sterling Dam and about 600 feet below the guard lock of the Illinois and Mississippi Rock River. The north dam has a 60-foot opening and has been superseded by a con- Canal (feeder section). crete power dam a short distance below; the south dam adjoining lock 30 has been rein- forced with concrete laid in the water. RIVERS AND HARBORS-ROCK ISLAND, ILL., DISTRICT 1051 Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terndnal facilities. None. Operations and results during fiscal year. The canal structures were not operated or maintained for purposes of navigation during the fiscal year. Minimal maintenance pending disposal of the canal was performed by hired labor. A detailed study of the problems involved in effecting disposal of the lands and facilities was in prog- ress. Federal, State, and local governmental agencies and private interests\were cointacted to obtain their views relative to the use, of the lands and facilities for park or other beneficial purposes, and assump- tion of the responsibility for future operation and maintenance. The costs during the fiscal year were $81,325.24 for operation and care. The expenditures were $82,300.05. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1918. Locks, dams, aqueducts, buildings, and other appurtenances are in fair-to-poor condition. Tabulation under paragraph "Existing project" gives data regarding the principal features of construction. Since June 30, 1951, canal structures have not been operated or main- tained for purposes of navigation, in accordance with the policy of the Corps of Engineers to suspend lock operation and maintenance of waterways affording little or no benefit to general commerce and navigation, and to eliminate nonessential maintenance expenditures. The total .costs to June 30, 1953, from regular funds was $10,544,737.35, of which $7,580,143.41 was for new work and $2,964,- 593.94 was for operation and care. The expenditures were $10,543,- 752.60. The costs and expenditures from Emergency Relief funds for removal of snags and stumps in Rock River Pool were $25,000, all new work. In addition, the sum of $4,143,282.27 was expended between April 1895 and June 30, 1936, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 New work: Appropriated ------------- ------------------------------------------ 1 $7, 605, 143. 41 Cost--..__ ------------------ --------------------------------- ---------- 1 7,605, 143. 41 Expenditures--------... .-------- ------- -- --------------------------------- 1 7, 605,143. 41 Maintenance: Appropriated-.--- _ $210,000. 00 $200, 000. 00 $168, 000. 00 $130,000. 00 $84, 900. 00 2 7, 116, 582. 24 Cost-----......---.....-----... 219,612. 36 206,313. 22 179,992.57 125,898.05 81,325. 24 2 7,107, 876. 21 Expenditures..------... 206,630.38 216,058. 27 187, 160.39 124,398. 17 82,300.05 2 7,106, 891.46 1 Includes $25,000 Emergency Relief funds. $ Includes costs and expenditures of $4,143,282.27 for operating and care under the "Permanent indefinite appropriation." 3. MILL CREEK AND SOUTH SLOUGH AT MILAN, ILL. Location. Mill Creek empties into South Slough about 1 mile east of the town of Milan, Ill., and 6.5 miles above the mouth of South Slough, which empties into the Mississippi River. 1052 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 53 Previousprojects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of Janu- ary 21, 1927. (For further details, see p. 1132, Annual Report for 1932, and p. 1081, Annual Report for 1938.) Existing project. This provides for floodgates in the walls of the Illinois and Mississippi Canal, or other devices for carrying the- floodwaters of Mill Creek across the canal right-of-way into Rock River; for the construction of a levee on the east bank of Mill Creek extending from the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad to the canal embankment; for the construction of a levee on the west bank of Mill Creek and its extension in a westerly direction to a connec- tion with Water Street at the point E, shown on map of project document; and for the removal of obstructions in Mill Creek and South Slough. The cost of new work for the completed project was. $63,633.58. The estimated cost of maintenance, revised in 1953, is $10,000 annually. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved July 3, 1930 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 19, 71st: Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project docu- ment. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. None. Operations and results during fiscal year. Hired labor forces cut brush and willows on the banks of Mill Creek and South Slough, per- formed minor dredging and snagging, and operated spillway gates. The costs and expenditures during the fiscal year were $2,000 for maintenance. Conditionat end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1932. The project was in fair condition at the end of the fiscal year. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1953, were $135,533.58, of which $63,633.58 was for new work and $71,900 was for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated----......--.....----------------- -----------------..................--------------- $63,718.82 Cost----------------..................-----.........--...........------------ -------------------------------- 63,718.82 Expenditures----.....---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ 63, 718. 87 Maintenance: Appropriated--....------ $2,000.00 $37, 000.00 $5, 500. 00 -$2, 000. 00 $2,000 71, 900. 00 Cost....----------------- 956. 33 7, 051.08 22,968.28 11, 524.31 2, 000 71, 900. 00 Expenditures....-------- 956. 33 7, 184. 22 :22, 829. 00 11, 530. 45 2, 000 71, 900. 00) 1 Includes $85.24 for new work and $0.00 for maintenance for previous projects. RIVERS AND HARBORS-ROCK ISLAND, ILL., DISTRICT 1053 4. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES, GENERAL The cost of work during the fiscal year amounted to $11,894.23, of -which $631.28 was for examinations and surveys and $11,262.95 was for contingencies. The expenditures were $11,980.35, of which $619.68 was for examinations and surveys and $11,360.67 was for contingencies. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated------.... $69, 500. 00 $98, 325. 00 $21, 500. 00 $26, 500. 00 $9, 800. 00 $1, 621, 570. 41 Cost------------------ .... 105, 919. 73 77, 279. 90 36, 633. 61 26, 681. 51 11, 894. 23 1, 617, 934. 66 Expenditures ------- 106, 752. 26 80, 159.80 33, 910. 76 26, 966. 87 11, 980. 35 1,617, 934. 66 5. PLANT ALLOTMENT, ROCK ISLAND, ILL., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 Appropriated .......----. 000. $50, 00 $100, 00 -$5,708. 000. 62-$200,000.00 $100, 00 000. $2, 169. 139, 94 Expenditures .........------------ 11, -101, 371.28 588.13-63, 487.12-65,719.93-78, 575. 35 1,714, 83 087. 6. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report required to for- New work Maintenance complete Remove obstructions from Rock River, Ill. (under sec. 3, 1930 River and Harbor Act) ...----1952 --------------- $4, 500.00 (1) Remove obstructions from Galena River, Ill. (under sec. 3, 1930 River and Harbor Act) ..--- 1952 -------------- 1, 000. 00 (1) Dredging in Iowa River, Iowa (under sec. 3, 1945 River and Harbor Act)___________________ 1952 5, 000. 00 (1) Removal of two sunken vessels at Quincy, Ill. (under sec. 19, 1899 River and Harbor Act) .. 1952---------- 43, 975. 68 (1) 1 Completed. 1054 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 7. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES Status of all investigations: for navigation called for by River andZ Harbor Acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Do entmRecon Congress Cassville, Wis., Mississippi River River and Harbor Act, at (boat harbor). Mar. 2, 1945. ............ - ... ..-- Davenport, Iowa, Mississippi ... do ..----------- River at (harbor of refuge). Mississippi River at Cassville .... -- do ..-----------------................... Wis. (boat harbor). Mississippi River at Davenport, -.... do .---------------------- __ Iowa (harbor of refuge). Mississippi River between mouth Rivers and Harbors Com- .. of the Illinois River and Min- mittee resolution, Sept. neapolis, Minn., for 12-foot chan- 21, 1943. nel with suitable widths. Mississippi River at Savanna, Senate Public Works Com-....................... Ill., to determine advisability mittee resolution, Mar. of providing a harbor. 4, 1947. Mississippi River between mouth House Public Works Comrn- ...................... of the Missouri River and Min- mittee resolution, Apr. neapolis, Minn., additional har- 22, 1947. bors for commercial and fishing vessels, and for recreational craft. Rock River, Ill. and Wis., above Rivers and Harbors Corm- _......................---- Sterling, Ill. mittee resolution, Apr. 24, 1945. Savanna, Ill., Mississippi River Senate Public Works Comrn-...................... at, to determine advisability of mittee resolution, Mar. providing a harbor. 4, 1947. Sterling, Ill., Rock River, Ill. and Rivers and Harbors Comrn-............... .. Wis., above. mittee resolution, Apr. 24, 1945. 8. THE SNY BASIN, ILL. Location. This project is located in the basin of The Sny, a former 1ychannel of the Mississippi River, in Pike, Adams, and Calhoun Counties, Ill., approximately miles 260.9 to 315.4 above the mouth of the Ohio River. The major tributaries of The Sny are McCraney, Hadley, Kiser, Six Mile, and Bay Creeks. Several minor tributaries include Fall, Pigeon, Horton, and Dutch Creeks. (The entire Sny Basin is shown on topographic maps of the U. S. Geological Survey, scale 1: 62,500, dated 1921-28.) Existing project. The plan of improvement now being considered for the prevention of interior flooding within the Sny bottom lands consists of four major diversion channels (diversion of McCraney and Hadley Creeks; Kiser Creek; Horton and Dutch Creeks; and Six Mile and Bay Creeks) to conduct the runoff from the uplands drainage area directly to the Mississippi River; construction of two retarding reservoirs (one each for Fall-Austin and Pigeon Creeks); improvement of The Sny channel to collect bottomland runoff; construction of 5 pumping stations to drain the 5 areas into which the district would be divided by the 4 major stream diversions; construction to effect internal drainage of areas from which natural drainage will be blocked by the new construction; construction of a closing levee to exclude backwater up The Sny; and the construction of remedial works necessitated by the improvement. The estimated Federal cost for construction of the project, revised in 1953, is $18,960,000. The project was authorized by the Flood FLOOD CONTROL-ROCK ISLAND, ILL., DISTRICT 1055 Control Act approved July 24, 1946, substantially in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Document 713, 79th Congress, 2d session. The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation. Section 3 of the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, applies. See pages 4-5 for requirements. In addi- tion, local interests will be required to furnish necessary authority to abandon obstructive bridges, and make all necessary alterations and relocations of highway bridges, roads, subsurface drains, and public utilities affected by the improvement. Local interests were informed of the local cooperation requirements on September 8, 1947. Assurances, executed by the commissioners of the Sny Island levee drainage district on February 9, 1948, were forwarded on July 25, 1952, to the Chief of Engineers, and acceptance thereof was authorized on August 8, 1952. The assurances were for- mally accepted by the district engineer on September 6, 1952. In order that the Sny Island levee drainage district may raise the necessary funds to meet the local cooperation requirements, it will be necessary to secure court approval of the project. The drainage dis- trict must file a petition accompanied by detailed construction plans and rights-of-way maps in the county court. These plans and maps showing the lands, easements, and rights-of-way required for the project were furnished the Sny Island levee drainage district on January 15, 1953. Operations and results during fiscal year. Preliminary planning, including field surveys, design, and estimates, by hired labor, was continued during the fiscal year. The costs during the fiscal year were $34,616.70 for new work. The expenditures were $37,008.58. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction has not been started. Preliminary planning of the project, by hired labor, is about 38 percent complete. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, were $443,316.70 for new work. Cost and financial summary year ending June 30 Fiscal Total to June 10, 1953, includ- 1ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: NAppropriated__.. .1$1,500,000.00 $100, 000. 00 -$2,100,000.00--$16,100.00 $70, 000.00 $478,700.00 Cost------------ 18,700. 81 108, 934. 45 35. 723. 32 16. 306. 91 34, 616. 70 443, 316. 70 Expenditures -.. _ 155, 071.60 116, 164. 52 38, 656. 47 15, 403. 89 37, 008. 58 443, 316.70 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953- _____ __ -___- $35, 333. 30 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 - -___-__- 35, 333. 30 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ------------------------ 18, 481, 300. 00 9. RED ROCK RESERVOIR, UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN, IOWA Location. The Red Rock Reservoir, on the Des Moines River, will be chiefly in Marion County, Iowa, but will extend into Jasper, Warren, and Polk Counties. The dam (Howell site) will be located approximately 142.9 miles above the mouth of the waterway which 1056 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1-953 empties into the Mississippi River about 361.4 miles above the mouth of the Ohio River. The Iowa capital city of Des Moines lies north- westerly from the site on the banks of the river approximately 60 miles upstream. The entire watershed is shown on aeronautical maps of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, scale 1: 500,000, dated 1937-38, Des Moines and Dubuque sections. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a dam consisting of a rolled earthfill embankment and a gravity-type concrete spillway with crest gates, located near the center of the valley, each end of which will be tied into the embank- ment by a gravity-type, nonoverflow, concrete section. The dam, at crest elevation of 798 feet above mean sea level, will be approximately 6,260 feet long and of maximum height of 95 feet above the valley floor. The proposed gated spillway is to be of concrete founded on bedrock with crest at elevation 744. The full flood control level (top of crest gates) will be at elevation 780. The spillway crest gates, eight in number, will be 37 feet high and 40 feet wide. The outlet works, consisting of eighteen 5-foot by 8-foot gated conduits will extend through the spillway section and will discharge into the spill- way stilling basin. The nonoverflow concrete sections of the dam at each end of the spillway will be of the gravity type, firmly keyed into the foundation rock, and the right-bank section will contain one 16-foot round pen stock. Initially, the penstock will be plugged at either end and no power installation is to be provided. The drainage area above the dam site is 12,250 square miles. With pool at full flood control elevation, the reservoir area will be about 68,000 acres; the reservoir will contain approximately 1,850,000 acre-feet of water at that height; 1,800,000 acre-feet of the reservoir will be allotted to flood control purposes; the remaining 50,000 acre-feet will be used for a conservation pool which will furnish a minimum downstream flow of 300 cubic feet per second. The impoundment of flood waters by the reservoir will result in materially reduced flood heights on the Des Moines River below the dam, and will also provide substantial supplementary benefits by reducing Mississippi River floods. The latest estimate of cost of the project, revised in 1953, is $74,- 203,000, including $59,267,000 for construction and relocations, and $14,936,000 for lands and damages. The Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944, authorized to be appropriated certain moneys for prosecution of the comprehensive plan approved in the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, for the Upper Mississippi River Basin, including the project for the Red Rock Dam on the Des Moines River substantially in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Document 651, 78th Congress, 2d session. The Red Rock project was made eligible for selection as a unit of the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Upper Mississippi River Basin under the aforementioned Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938. The latest published map is in House Document 651, 78th Congress, 2d session. Local cooperation. None required. Operations and results during fiscal year. None, except for ex- penditures of $3,817.10 for liquidation of accounts payable. FLOOD CONTROL--ROCK ISLAND, ILL., DISTRICT 1057 Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction has not been started. Preliminary planning is about 34 percent complete. A minor amount of work in connection with land acquisition has been performed. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, were $1,295,300 for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ........ 1,000,000.00------.......... --$566,500.00 -$41, 200. 00-- ---------- $_ $1, 295, 300 Cost--------_------ -513, 646. 01 $258, 068. 35 98,250. 54 22,523. 14__-------- 1, 295, 300 Expenditures ........--------- 545, 371. 67 272, 515. 99 98, 441. 52 23, 615. 41 $3, 817. 10 1, 295, 300 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ___-______-- $72, 907, 700 10. CORALVILLE RESERVOIR, UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN, IOWA Location. The work covered by the project is on the Iowa River, upstream from the city of Iowa City, in Johnson County, Iowa, ap- proximately 83 miles above the mouth of the Iowa River which empties into the Mississippi River about 433 miles above the mouth of the Ohio River. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of an earth-filled dam rising approximately 100 feet above the streambed, a 500-foot uncontrolled spillway, outlet works to control the flow of the river to bankfull stage below the dam, and a reservoir providing for a controlled storage of 492,000 acre-feet. The project will minimize flood damages on the Iowa River from the dam to the mouth of the Cedar River. It will provide a large degree of protec- tion for lands along the Iowa River below the mouth of the Cedar River, and significant reductions of Mississippi River flows at Keokuk, Iowa, and reduction in flows at Cairo, Ill. The existing project was selected and approved by the Chief of Engineers under the general authorization contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1953, is $18,268,000, including $12,308,000 for construction and relocations, and $5,960,000 for lands and damages. Local cooperation. None required. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Construction of stage II of the project (consisting of construction of outlet works), by contract, was completed in May 1953. Preliminary planning was continued. Land acquisition, including mapping and surveying, appraisals, pur- chases, and condemnations, was performed. The total costs during the fiscal year were $810,244.47 for new work. The expenditures were $567,369.60. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in July 1949, and is 33 percent complete. Stage I (consisting of site clearing, construction of a portion of the earth-embankment section of the dam, placing of protection stone, installation of piezom- 278038-53--voL. 2-5 1058 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 eter and settlement gages, and construction of field office building) was completed in 1949. Stage II (consisting of construction of outlet works) was completed in 1953. Preliminary planning is 72 percent complete. Work in connection with lands and damages is 53 percent complete. All existing features of the project are in good condition. The principal features of work remaining to complete the project are stage III (consisting of construction of spillway and completion of embankment section of dam) and remedial works. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $5,393,306.73 for new work. The total expendi- tures were $5,393,239.93. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated---_-....... $700, 000. 00 $2,455,500.00 $2,400,000.00 .......---------. ...-----------.... $6, 010, 148. 22 Cost-....---------------- 302, 554.98 1, 220, 417. 75 1, 502, 613. 48 $1,098,537.12 $810, 244. 47 5, 393, 306. 73 Expenditures------- - 273, 827.39 1, 233, 802. 52 1, 497, 622. 59 1, 365, 969. 61 567, 369.60 5,393, 239. 93 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 $____________________- 848. 62 $422, Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954___________ 422, 848. 62 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for -____ completion of existing project________________- 12, 257,851.78 11. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN, ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT Location. The Mississippi River Basin above the Ohio River, ex- clusive of the Missouri River Basin, in the Rock Island district. Existing project. The Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, ap- proved the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Upper Mississippi River Basin described in Flood Control Committee Document 1, 75th Congress, 1st session, with such modifications thereof as in the discretion 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 protec- tion projects to be selected and approved by the Chief of Engineers. The act approved June 28, 1938, specifically provides that the authori- zation shall include the enlargement 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 604, 75th Congress, 3d session. The Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944, authorized to be appro- priated the additional sum of $10,000,000 for prosecution of the com- prehensive plan, including the Red Rock Reservoir on the Des Moines River. The Flood Control Act of July 24, 1946, authorized to be ap- propriated the additional sum of $10,000,000 for prosecution of the comprehensive plan. The following individual projects located in the Rock Island district were considered in the comprehensive plan: FLOOD CONTROL---ROCK ISLAND, ILL., DISTRICT 1059 RESERVOIRS Total Name Tributary basin State estimated Federal cost Central City ....... _-------------- Wapsipinicon------------- Iowa---------........---...........-------- $9, 121, 000 Coralville 2.................. Iowa...----------------------..---do ........---------...----.. ----- 118, 268,000 Rochester .........---------------- Cedar ..............---------------------. do.. ------------------ 1 12, 658. 000 Red Rock 2----- Des Moines-_ .---. do ------- _---- 1 74, 203, 000 LEVEES Union Township drainage ........................---------.... Missouri--..........-----......-----------.. $109, 620. 64 district.+ I2Estimate revised in 1953. See individual report for details of project. 3Completed. For last full report, see Annual Report for 1947, p. 1420. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Operationsand results duringfiscal year. None, except for work on selected projects as shown in individual reports. Condition at end of fiscal year. The progress of work on reservoir projects selected for construction under this authorization is given in individual reports. No work has been performed in connection with general studies for the development of the comprehensive basin plan. 12. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the fiscal year amounted to $56,192.14. The expenditures were $58,989.25. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-----....--.$165, 000. 00 $190, 000. 00 $152, 000. 00 $16, 000.00 $58, 000. 00 1, 751, 185. 00 Cost----------------- 186, 582. 28 153, 137. 36 167, 096. 03 36, 619. 21 56, 192. 14 1, 748, 229. 74 Expenditures-........ 206, 438. 66 141, 103. 57 174, 822. 54 41, 412. 65 58, 989. 25 1, 748, 229. 74 13. INSPEOTION OF COMPLETED PROJECTS Funds in the amount of $3,000 were allotted to the Rock Island dis- trict during the fiscal year for the payment of expenses in connection with inspection of completed flood control works. The costs and ex- penditures during the fiscal year were $1,018.64 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintaance: . Appropriated---- ---------- ------- Cost ...------------------------------........................ $25 5------- 3, 250 ... $30,0000 018644, 60-- $;0. 0 268. 64 Expenditures...----..--..------------- . .......----------- 3, 250........ 1,018. 64 4,268. 64 1060 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 14. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report complete for- New work Maintenance Green Island levee and drainage district No. 1, 1938-- .-. --... -. ---------... (1) Iowa. Carroll County levee and drainage district No. 1, 1938-- .--- .-....-.----------..-. -(1) Illinois. Keithsburg drainage district, Illinois --............. 1938 --------.-.- -- ------- --.. - (1) Janesville and Indian Ford Dams, Wis. ......... 1938 ....-.....--- .... _ _ ..... $29, 000 Gregory drainage district, Missouri .............. - 1940 $77,100. 00 ----------- - (3) South Quincy drainage and levee district, Illinois 1940 61, 200.00 --------------- (3) ....... Penny Slough, Rock River, Ill-___---- . 1940 85, 800.00 ----------- (3) Fabius River drainage district, Missouri---- ..--- 1941 60, 500. 00 .----------- - (3) South River drainage district, Missouri-.......... 1941 55, 300. 00 ............. (3) Sny Island levee drainage district, Illinois ....... 1942 61, 400.00- .......... - - -(3) Union Township drainage district levee, Missouri_ 1947 109, 620. 64 .............. (3) Sabula, Mississippi River, Iowa 2- . 1947 100. 00 ...-------------- 63, 400 Green Bay levee and drainage district No. 2, Iowa -------------------------------- 1949 299, 000.00--------------- (3) Henderson County drainage district No. 3, Illinois ....---- _--------------- 1949 42, 700. 00 ------------............. () Des Moines River at Des Moines, Iowa 2-..-.... 1950 1, 519. 50 ....---------......... 657, 180 Elkport, Turkey River, Iowa --.................... 1951 34, 200. 00 ...---- _----- (3) Galena, Galena River, Ill-------------....... --- - 1952 844, 100. 00 ...------ - (3) Henderson River, Ill.4_......... ........... 1952 28, 000. 00 .------------- 2, 546, 000 Freeport on Pecatonica River, Ill.4- 4 ............- -- 1952 48, 075. 00 ..............--------------.1,036, 925 Mississippi River at Canton, Mo. ............ 1952 ............-----....--......... 1, 541, 000 RockRiver, Ill. and Wis., at South Beloit, Ill. Emergency flood control work under authority , ... 1952 .-- .------------.--.-- -117, 100 of the Flood Control Act approved Aug. 18, 1941, as amended--.............................. 1952 -.--.--... $234, 260 (5) 1 District acquired by the United States. 2 Deferred pending further study. 3 Completed and transferred to local interests for maintenance and operation. 4 Nqofunds available. b All'work presently contemplated under this authorization has been completed. 15. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES Status of all investigationsfor flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Bear Creek, Marion and RaIls Senate Public Works Com- Counties, Mo., for flood pro- mittee resolution, June tection (review of report, Mis- 24, 1947. sissippi River between Coon Rapids Dam and mouth of the Ohio River). Bureau Creek, Ill_................. Commerce Committee resolution, Jan. 9, 1942. Campbell's Island and East Commerce Committee Moline, Ill., for flood control on resolution, Jan. 15, Mississippi River. 1944. Cedar and Iowa Rivers, Iowa....... Flood Control Committee resolution, July 16,1945. Des Moines, Iowa, flood pro- Commerce Committee tection by construction of addi- resolution, July 10, 1945. tional reservoirs on Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers. Des Moines River and Raccoon ..... -- ------------ do----------.............------- River, Iowa, flood protection for city of Des Moines, Iowa, by construction of additional reservoirs. Des Moines River, Iowa, for levees House Public Works Com- and channel improvement at mittee resolution, Aptr. Ottumwa, Iowa,. .21, 1950. FLOOD CONTROL--ROCK ISLAND, ILL., DISTRICT 1061 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress East Moline and Campbell's Island, Commerce Committee Ill., for flood control on Missis- resolution, Jan. 15, 1944. sippi River. Erie, Hillsdale, and Meredosia Senate Public Works Com- drainage district, Rock River, mittee resolution, Apr. Ill, and Wis., with a view to 20, 1948. flood protection. Green River Basin, Ill., with a House Public Works Com- view to flood control and major mittee resolution, Apr. drainage improvement. (Trib- 20, 1948. utary of Rock River, Ill, and Wis.) Hillsdale, Erie, and Meredosia Senate Public Works Com- drainage district, Rock River, mittee resolution, Apr. Ill. and Wis., with a view to 20, 1948. flood protection. Iowa and Cedar Rivers, Iowa ...... Flood Control Committee resolution, July 16, 1945. Iowa River, Minn. and Iowa, for Commerce Committee flood control and drainage par- resolution, Aug. 6, 1945. ticularly in Shellrock River and Turtle Creek. Maquoketa River and tributaries, House Public Works Com- Iowa, with a view to providing mittee resolution, June flood control, drainage, and other 17, 1948. purposes. Meredosia drainage district, Hills- Senate Public Works Com- dale, and Erie, Rock River, Ill. mittee resolution, Apr. and Wis., with a view to flood 20, 1948. protection. Mississippi River between Coon Senate Public Works Com- Rapids Dam and mouth of the mittee resolution, June Ohio River for flood protection 24, 1947. on Bear Creek, Marion and Rails Counties, Mo. Mississippi River, flood control Flood Control Committee above mouth of Missouri River resolution, Sept. 18, 1944 (review of Mississippi River be- (2 resolutions). tween Coon Rapids Dam and mouth of Ohio River). Mississippi River for flood control Commerce Committee at East Moline and Campbell's resolution, Jan. 15, 1944. Island, Ill. Ottumwa, Iowa, for levees and House Public Works Com- channel improvements on the mittee resolution, Apr. Des Moines River. 21, 1950. Pecatonica River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, July Wis. and Ill. 24, 1946. Raccoon River and Des Moines Commerce Committee River, Iowa, flood protection for resolution, July 10, 1945. city of Des Moines, Iowa, by construction of additional reser- voirs. Rockford, Rock River, Ill, and Senate Public Works Com- Wis., with reference to flood mittee resolution, Mar. control. 31, 1953. Rock River, Ill. and Wis., with ..---.... do....-----------.---- reference to flood control at Rockford, Ill. Rock River, Ill. and Wis., with a House Public Works Com- view to flood control and major mittee resolution, Apr. drainage improvement in Green 20, 1948. River Basin, Ill. Rock River, Ill. and Wis., with a Senate Public Works Com- view to flood protection in vicin- mittee resolution, Apr. ity of Hillsdale, Erie, and Mere- 20, 1948. dosia drainage district. Shellrock River and Turtle Creek, Commerce Committee Minn., for flood control and resolution, Aug. 6, 1945. drainage (tributaries of Iowa River, Minn. and Iowa). Skunk River, Iowa, with a view Flood Control Committee to improvements for flood control. resolution, Dec. 18, 1945. Skunk River Basin, Iowa, with Senate Public Works Com- a view to flood control and major mittee resolution, June drainage. 1, 1948. 1062 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Document Date trans- Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Turkey River, Iowa, for flood con- House Public Works Com- .. trol, drainage, and allied purposes. mittee resolution, Sept. 29, 1949. Turtle Creek and Shellrock River, Commerce Committee .. .............. Minn., for flood control and resolution, Aug. 6, 1945. drainage (tributaries of Iowa River, Minn. and Iowa). 16. SMALL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC- TION 205 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, as amended by section 212 of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, author- ized allotments of not to exceed $3 million for any one fiscal year for the construction of small flood control projects not specifically author- ized 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 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 pro- cedure applying to projects authorized after submission of preliminary examination and survey reports. Pursuant to this act, the amount of $3,500 was allotted to the Rock Island district in May 1953, for preparation of a project report on the flood problem at Lake Okabena, Worthington, Minn. A recon- naissance survey of the locality was made and field surveys were started. The costs and expenditures during the fiscal year were $148.19 for new work. The total costs and expenditures under this authority to June 30, 1953, were $148.19 for new work. FLOOD CONTROL--ROCK ISLAND, ILL., DISTRICT 1063 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated---- ------ ----------------------------.------ $3, ------ 00 500. 500. $3, 00 Cost-----------------------------------..------------------- 148.19 148.19 Expenditures...--------- ---------- ------.. ------------ ----------- 148.19 148.19 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------- $3, 351.81 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954------------- 5, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------------ 351. 81 18, 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 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 re- moval 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 expended for this pur- pose for any single tributary from the appropriations for any one fiscal year. Operations during the fiscal year consisted of the excavation and disposal of approximately 40,000 cubic yards of material, by contract, in channel straightening of the Bear Creek channel in Adams County, Ill. The work was started in October 1952, and completed in December 1952. The costs and expenditures were $12,463.73. During the fiscal year, payment of remaining outstanding costs for channel clearing, by Government plant and hired labor, in The Sny, Calhoun County, Ill., completed in June 1952, amounted to $1,072.47; the expenditures were $4,660.08. Also during the fiscal year, expendi- tures for liquidation of remaining accounts payable for rehabilita- tion, by equipment-rental contract, of the Nagle Creek channel and levee at Volga, Iowa, completed in May 1952, amounted to $15.20. The costs during the fiscal year were $13,536.20 for new work. The expenditures were $17,139.01. The total costs and expenditures under this authorization to June 30, 1953, were $73,263.73. 1064 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-------........ $64, 000.00 -$13, 000. 00----------..... $13, 000. 00 $9, 263. 73 $73, 263. 73 Cost ............... 18, 749. 97 32, 250. 03 ------------ 8, 727. 53 13, 536. 20 73, 263. 73 Expenditures --------- 15, 590. 47 35, 409. 53------------...... 5, 124. 72 17, 139. 01 73, 263. 73 Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 _..______.- $50, 000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ------------- - 50, 000 18. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUB- LIC LAWS 138 AND 318, 78TH CONGRESS; PUBLIC LAW 75, 79TH CONGRESS ; AND PUBLIC LAW 102, 80TH 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 Law 138, 78th Congress; in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public Law 318, 78th Congress; in the act approved June 5, 1945, Public Law 75, 79th Congress; and in the act approved June 23, 1947, Public Law 102, 80th Congress, authorized 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, restoration, and strengthening of levees and other flood control works which had been threatened or destroyed by the recent floods. Pursuant to these acts, the amount of $3,165,085.80 has been allotted to the Rock Island district for emergency flood control work. During the fiscal year, 22 emergency levee-repair jobs were com- pleted. The costs during the fiscal year were $494,151.35 for mainte- nance. The expenditures were $901,252.22. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $3,102,370.78 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $3,102,162.28. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-------....... $15,000.00 -$21, 310.00 $296, 800.00 $407, 200.00 $810, 400.00 $3, 165, 085. 80 Cost---------------....-- 186,013. 11 41, 681.46 70, 090. 29 898, 587. 55 494, 151.35 3, 102, 370. 78 Expenditures--------......... 197, 712. 15 42, 752. 12 62, 675.07 499, 119. 61 901, 252. 22 3,102, 162.28 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT This district comprises western Wisconsin, a small western portion of the upper peninsula of Michigan, the major portion of Minnesota, northern and eastern North Dakota, and small portions of northeastern South Dakota and northern and northeastern Iowa embracing the drainage basins of the Mississippi River and tributaries from its source to mile 614 above the mouth of the Ohio River; the Red River of the North and tributaries; those streams north of the Missouri River Basin in North Dakota; and the United States waters of the Lake of the Woods and its tributaries. That section of Mississippi River above mile 614 is included in the report on Mississippi River between Missouri River and Minneapolis, Minn. District engineer : Col. Aldo H. Bagnulo, Corps of Engineers. 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. Delbert B. Freeman, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control--Continued Page Page 1. Mississippi River, between 15. Lake Traverse and Bois de the Missouri River and Sioux River, S. Dak. and Minneapolis, Minn. (St. Minn - - 1089 Paul district) . - 1066 16. Mississippi River near Ait- 2. Warroad Harbor and River, kin, Minn_ ... . . 1090 Minn- 1066 17. Lac qui Parle Reservoir, 3. Baudette Harbor, Minn...._ 1067 Minnesota River, Minn -- 4. Reservoirs at headwaters of 1092 Mississippi River ....... 1068 18. Snagging and clearing under 5. Minnesota River, Minn .... 1071 sec. 2 of the Flood Control 6. St. Croix River, Wis. and Act approved Aug. 28, Minn __.. _ _ 1072 1937, as amended ... _. 1095 7. Examinations, surveys, and 19. Flood control work under contingencies (general) -- 1074 1074 authority of Flood Control Act, approved June 30, 8. Plant allotment 9. Inactive navigation projects 1075 1948, as amended ....... 1095 10. Miscellaneous activities-.. 1075 20. Preliminary examinations, Flood control surveys, and contingencies for flood control ........ 1096 11. Red River of the North Drainage Basin, Minn., S. 21. Inspection of completed w orks__ __ .___ __ __ 1097 Dak., and N. Dak __.. 1077 12. Red Lake River, Minn., in- 22. Inactive flood control proj- cluding Clearwater River, ects__ 1097 Minn _ . .. 1081 23. Miscellaneous activities .... 1097 13. Home Reservoir and Dam, 24. Emergency flood control N. Dak___.- -- 1084 work under authority of 14. Lake Ashtabula and Bald- Flood Control Act, ap- hill Dam, Sheyenne River, 1086 proved Aug. 16, 1941, as 1100 N. Dak...---. .... amended _..-_ .. -_- 1065 1066 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 1. MISSISSIPPI RIVER, BETWEEN THE MISSOURI RIVER AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. (ST. PAUL DISTRICT) For report on this improvement, see page 1033. 2. WARROAD HARBOR AND RIVER, MINN. Location. Warroad Harbor and River are at the southwestern ex- tremity of Lake of the Woods, 36 miles west of the mouth of Rainy River. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 84, Lake of the Woods.) Existing project. Provides for dredging and maintaining a chan- nel 8 feet deep from the landing at Warroad to deep water in the lake, the channel being 9,200 feet long, 200 feet wide within the harbor, and 300 feet wide out in the lake; for a turning basin 500 by 900 feet to a depth of 8 feet; and for a pile-brush-stone jetty on the north side of the channel extending from the shore 700 feet into the lake. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake of the Woods, which is 1,056 feet above mean tide at New York. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1953, is $420,800. The latest (1928) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $10,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1899 Dredging bar at mouth of Warroad River------......... Specified in act. June 119021 Entrance channel 300 feet wide and 7 feet deep-......... Doc. 92, 56thCong., 2d sess. Juar2 190 Enlargement of turning basin ...... _ ........--....-- - H. Doc. 703, 61st Cong., 2d sess. July 25,1912 Deepening to 8 feet _ __ ________ 1 Appropriation. The latest published map is opposite page 1984 in the Annual Re- port for 1911. Recommended modifications of project. Under date of April 19, 1948, the Chief of Engineers recommended that the project be cur- tailed by reducing the channel width to 100 feet and the turning basin to 250 feet. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. A pile-and-plank wharf 80 feet in length has been provided by the village of Warroad for free use by the public. There are two commercial fish wharves 60 feet in length, not open to the public, one of which is served by a spur track. There are also a number of minor wharves. These facilities are ample for the needs of existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made by hired labor. Costs and expenditures for the year were $2,070.65. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project as a whole is 76 per- cent complete. The protective jetty completed in 1910 and recon- structed as a rubble mound in 1929, is in good condition. The turning basin at the Warroad wharves was completed in 1911, and a channel 200 feet wide and 8 feet deep was completed in 1915. The controlling RIVERS AND HARBORS-ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1067 depth in the channel is 2.5 feet below low water datum which is 1,056 feet above mean tide level at New York, for a least width of 100 feet. Annual maintenance is necessary. The shore revetment is in need of minor repairs. The uncompleted part of the existing project consists of widening the lake channel from 200 to 300 feet for a distance of 7,460 feet. The additional width is not necessary to meet present requirements. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1953, were $83,805.36 for new work and $379,906.29 for mainte- nance, a total of $463,711.65. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New"work: Appropriated--------- --------------------------------- ----------- ... ....-----------.... $83,805.36 Cost..------------------------- ---------------------------------................----------- 83, 805.36 Expenditures------------------------------------- ............ ------------............ ----------- 83, 805.36 Maintenance: Appropriated ..-...... $16,000.00 $33, 700.00 -- $7, 000.00 -$1, 810.11 $2, 500.00 380, 335. 64 Cost_----------- --- 11,612. 34 42, 436.11 33, 542.60 ...........------------ 2,070.65 379, 906.29 Expenditures--------....... 22, 662. 74 31, 490.41 -1, 243.52 125. 93 2, 070.65 379, 906. 29 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project---------------------$337, 000 3. BAUDETTE HARBOR, MINN. Location. The Baudette River has its source in the swamplands of northern Minnesota and flows in a northeasterly direction to Rainy River at Baudette, Minn., about 10 miles from where Rainy River empties into Lake of the Woods. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Minnesota.) Existing project. The project provides for dredging a channel 6 feet deep and 75 feet wide extending from the mouth of Baudette River upstream a distance of about 2,000 feet with an increase in width at the inner end to form a turning basin with a maximum width of 230 feet. The project depth is referred to low water datum at Baudette, which is taken as 1,056 feet above mean tide level at New York. The ordinary seasonal variation of water level is about 2 feet. The cost for new work for the completed project was $36,415. The latest (1945) approved estimate for annual maintenance is $800. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1919 Dredging .......----------------------------------- H. Doe. 109. 63d Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2,1945 Present dimensions of channel and basin-.--------- H. Doe,. 216, 76th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains the latest published map.) 1068 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U.- S. ARMY, 1953 Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. The village of Baudette has a timber wharf, and its use is open to all on equal terms. The State of Minnesota has constructed a boathouse and warehouse adjoining the public wharf. In addition to the foregoing, there are several privately owned small and little used wharves on both sides of the river. Operationsand results during fiscal year. None. Conditionat end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1950. The project depth of 6 feet was available in the channel on June 30, 1953. The costs were $36,415.36 for new work and $13,042.13 for mainte- nance, a total of $49,457.49. The total expenditures were $49,457.49. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated.........-............ $24,500.00 $7, 390.68 ............--------............---- $36, 415. 36 Cost..................-----............--11, 322. 11 20, 568. 57 ............--........... 36, 415. 36 Expenditures..................... 11, 293.32 20, 597.36 ............------------........... 36, 415. 36 Maintenance: Appropriated-,-------------- ----------------------------------------------- 13, 042.13 13, 042.13 Cost.........---------------------------............-----------------............................ Expenditures--- ------------.-----------------------.----------------------- 13,042.13 4. RESERVOIRS AT HEADWATERS OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER Location. Reservoirs are located on the Mississippi River and several of its tributaries, in Itasca, Beltrami, Hubbard, Aitkin, Cass, and Crow Wing Counties, Minn., as follows: Outlet Area Watershed Name of reservoir Above (square Original Reservoir River pSt. Paul miles) lake (square (square (qae (miles) miles) Winnibigoshish................ Mississippi..--.......... --------- 408 1,442 117 179. 4 Leech Lake-------............ - Leech_.............. - 410 1, 163 173 250. 9 Pokegama_---------------. Mississippi------------344 660 24 35.0 Sandy Lake-------.............Sandy------------------267 421 8 16.6 Pine River-...---...... . .. Pine- ---------------- 199 562 18 23. 7 Gull Lake-----------------..................... Gull------------------ 168 287 20 20. 5 Previous project. Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880. For further details, see page 1888 of the Annual Re- port for 1915, and page 1098 of the Annual Report for 1938. Ecisting project. This provides for the reconstruction of the five original reservoir dams, viz, Winnibigoshish, Leech Lake, Pokegama, Sandy Lake, and Pine River, and the construction of Gull Lake Reservoir. - The cost of new work for the completed project was $881,985, ex- clusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest ap- proved (1953) estimate of cost of maintenance and operation of the RIVERS AND. HARBORS-ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1069 reservoirs is $77,000 annually. The above dams are of solid concrete construction, Pokegama being built on bedrock and the others on pile foundations. The Sandy Lake Dam includes a lock 160 feet long, 30 feet wide, with a maximum lift of 9.5 feet and a depth of 2.5 feet on the lower sill at low water. The abandonment of the ditches to connect Long Lake to Round Lake and Round Lake to Gull Lake was recommended in House Document 413, 64th Congress, 1st session, and was ordered by Congress in the River and Harbor Act of July 27, 1916. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1899 For reconstruction of 4 of the 5 original dams, and surveys to determine the extent of lands over- flowed by the reservoirs. Mar. 2,1907 Reconstruction of Sandy Lake Dam and the con- struction of Gull Lake Reservoir. June 25,1910 Construction of an equalizing canal between Win- H. Doe. 363, 61st Cong., 2d sess. nibigoshish and Leech Lake Reservoirs (no work was done and this part of the project was aban- doned in the act of Mar. 4, 1915). June 26,19341 Operation and maintenance provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. 1Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. For map see page 1978, Annual Report for 1911. Lower operating limits biy regulationsapproved Feb. 4, 1986, and modified Dec. 29, 1944 Minimum Minimum Reservoir stage stage (feet) (feet) Reservoir ste stage f (feet) Winnibigoshish .. 6 Sandy Lake------------------------- 7 Leech Lake ------------------------- 0 Pine River-------------------------- 9 Pokegama--------------------------......................... 6 Gull Lake--------------------------........... 5 Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. None. Operations and results during fiscal year. The reservoirs were operated as required and repairs and improvements made to the various structures. Precipitation in the reservoir area was above normal for the first half of the fiscal year. During that period the outflow was regulated to decrease the total storage from 577,000 second-foot days to 406,100 second-foot days. During the second half of the fiscal year the precipitation was also above normal. The reservoirs were lowered during the winter months in preparation for the spring runoff. With a moderate spring runoff, the 4 lower reservoirs were filled to normal stage and the 2 upper reservoirs partially filled by April 30, 1953. Heavy rains in May and June 1953 resulted in higher stages in all reservoirs, with Pokegama and Sandy stages exceeding the normal summer levels. The stage at Aitkin was slightly above flood stage (12 feet) for 7 days, the maximum being 12.60 on May 31, 1953. It is estimated that the operation of the re- servoirs resulted in a decrease in the Aitkin peak stage of about 0.8 1070 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 foot. Spring runoff and the heavy summer precipitation increased the storage riom a minimum of 331,400 second-feet on March 10, 1953, to 594,500 second-feet by the end of the fiscal year. Mean monthly stages for the fiscal year ' 1952 1953 Reservoir July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet -------- Winnibigoshish........... 10. 04 10. 30 10.01 9. 54 9. 10 8. 31 7. 79 7. 41 7. 23 7. 57 8. 18 9. 51 .Leech Lake.........-..... 2.22 2.45 2. 31 1.86 1.43 1.06 .77 .58 .56 1.00 1.55 2. 30 Pokegama ----------.............--.. 10.32 10. 82 8. 77 8.24 7. 15 7.28 7. 38 6. 66 6. 35 7. 95 9. 16 10. 19 Sandy Lake-----------............1. 15 10. 65 8.99 8. 45 7. 88 7. 85 7. 81 7. 31 7.48 8.97 9. 50 10. 40 .......... 13.24 12.87 12. 91 12. 58 12.32 12. 27 12. 14 11. 13 10.99 12,41 12.97 Pine River----------- 13. 16 GullLake .............-------------6.60 6.33 6.02 5. 85 5.70 5.55 5.50 5.27 5.16 5.95 6.11 6.17 I The mean monthly stage is the average of the stages on the Ist,.10th, 20th, and the last day of the month. The total costs for the year were $66,111.81 for operation and care. The total expenditures were $66,916.86. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1937. The five dams originally built of timber have been recon- structed of concrete. A concrete dam has been constructed at Gull Lake. Three dikes at Winnibigoshish, 4 at Pokegama, 2 at Sandy Lake, and 16 at Pine River have been constructed. Flowage rights have been acquired on all lands affected by the construction, main- tenance, and operation of the reservoirs. Structures are in fair con- dition except for aprons at three sites. Capacity at Previous projects Existing projects maximum ... .... Tt Reservoir a u Total cost stage(cubic Com- feet) pleted Cost plete Cost Winnibigoshish. ............. 42, 163, 000, 000 1884 $214, 000.00 1900 $173, 470. 00 $387, 470. 00 Leech Lake................... 32, 379, 000, 000 1884 171, 805. 00 1902 84,380. 00 256,185. 00 Pokegama .............. .---.. 5, 260,000,000 1884 85, 000. 00 1904 126, 030. 00 211, 030. 00 Sandy Lake------------.............--- 3,158, 000, 000 1895 114, 000. 00 1909 117, 020.00 231, 020. 00 Pine River--._ --- .--- 7, 733, 000, 000 1886 97, 000. 00 1907 133, 320. 00 230, 320. 00 Gulf Lake ....---------------- 3, 085, 000, 000- .....-.-------------- 1913 86,826. 00 86, 826. 00 -- Surveys and flowage rights - .... ...-..... ...... _...-- ..-- _ _.._-- 160, 939. 49 160, 939. 49 681, 805.00 - Total, new work ....-----------... .......---------.......--- ..-- . 881, 985. 49 1, 563, 790. 49 Total operating and care .. ------------------------ 100, 857.10 ------ 765, 675. 56 866, 532. 66 Permanent indefinite appro- priation for operating and care, Feb. 1, 1895, t eid of fiscal year 1936.-.----------.-_ ...- ---..--. . . .-----.-- 967, 197.08 967,197. 08 Total. .93, 778, 000,00000 ........... -------- 782. 662. 10 2, 614, 858. 13 3, 397, 520. 23 The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1953, were $1,647,661.05, being $881,985.49 for new work and $765,675.56 for operating and care. The total expenditures were $1,647,452.62. In addition, the sum of $967,197.08 was expended between February 1, 1895, and June 30, 1936, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite ap- propriation for such purposes. RIVERS AND HARBORS-ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1071 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June _ 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated----------------------------......... ------ -----------------------. $1, 563, 790. 49 Cost- ........--........---------------------..........-----........................---------.. ......------------...... -----------............ 1, 563, 790. 49 Expenditures ------------------ ---------- ---------------------- ............--------........--- 1, 563, 790. 49 Maintenance: Appropriated ........- $165, 000. 00 $292, 000. 00 -$98,300.00 $37. 000. 00 $71, 100. 00 1, 852, 029. 51 Cost............---------------... 85, 872. 96 164, 216. 22 62, 996. 11 76, 894. 35 66, 111. 81 1, 833, 729. 74 Expenditures......... 118, 306. 41 131, 324. 86 86, 476. 64 57,187.71 66, 916. 86 1, 833, 521. 31 1 Includes $681,805 for new work and $100,857.10 for maintenance from previous project. 5. MINNESOTA RIVER, MINN. Location. This river rises in Big Stone Lake, Minn. and S. Dak., and flows southeasterly about 224 miles to Mankato, Minn., thence northeasterly about 106 miles to join the Mississippi River opposite St. Paul, Minn. (For general location, see U. S. Geological Survey map of Minnesota.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1867, and modified by the River and Harbor Acts of August 11, 1888, and July 13, 1892. For further de- tails, see page 1890 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1105 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for open-channel improvement from the Mississippi River to Shakopee (25.6 miles) to obtain a chan- nel with 44:eet of water from the Mississippi River to Shakopee, which will accommodate vessels of 3-foot draft. The cost for new work for the completed project was $12,730.69, ex- clusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892 (p. 2209 of the Annual Report for 1891). The latest published map will be found on page 1574 of the Annual Report for 1888. Local cooperation. None required under the existing project. Local interests on March 27, 1942, requested that the section of the channel between the mouth and Savage, Minn., mile 13.2, be dredged to a depth of 9 feet, and the Secretary of War under authority con- tained in section 4 of the River and Harbor Act approved March 4, 1915, authorized acceptance of a total of $139,670.91 as local contri- bution to defray costs of dredging in excess of the authorized 4-foot project depth. Terminal facilities. At Port Cargill, mile 13.1, Cargill, Inc., owns and operates a launching ways, a dock 650 feet in length with ware- house adjacent, with additional mooring space 1,300 feet in length. Northern States Power Co. is operating a terminal for the receipt of coal on the left bank at mile 9.0. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys and snagging were carried on by hired labor at a cost and expenditure for the year of $2,872.80. 1072 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Conditionat end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1931. Additional channel dredging (see "Local cooperation"), completed in July 1943, provides: A channel with minimum depth of 9 feet and a width of 100 feet from the mouth to Port Cargill, mile 13.1, except that the 9-foot depth is restricted to a width of 74 feet at the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad bridge mile 1.6; and a launching basin at Port Cargill, near Savage, Minn., with depths up to 20 feet. Depths in this reach greater than project depth are not dependable. Navigation was practicable from Port Cargill, mile 13.1, to Shakopee for drafts not in excess of 3 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1953, were $90,783.95, being $12,730.69 for new work and $78,053.26 for mainte- nance. In addition, the cost and expenditure from contributed funds was $139,670.91 for new work dredging to a depth of 9 feet, under the provisions of section 4 of the River and Harbor Act of March 4, 1915. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 2 New work: Appropriated ....- - ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ $130,273.48 Cost..--..----------------------------------------------------------- 130, 273. 48 Expenditures....--------- ---- ------------ ----------- ----------------------- 130, 273. 48 Maintenance: Appropriated- .....-.. - $2, 000. 00 $4, 000. 00 -$3, 855. 84 ...........------------ $3, 400. 00 78, 580. 46 Cost-----------------.............. 572. 02 1, 262. 55 2, 062. 81------------ ............ 2, 872. 80 78, 053. 26 Expenditures...------..... 465. 73 1, 364. 65 2, 067. 00 ............. 2, 872.80 78, 053. 26 1Includes $117,542.79 for new work for previous project. 2In addition, $139,670.91 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 6. ST. CROIX RIVER, WIS. AND MINN. Location. The source of the river is in northwestern Wisconsin. It is about 164 miles long and for its greater part forms the boundary between Wisconsin and Minnesota. It flows southwesterly and then southerly into the Mississippi River at Prescott, Wis., 41.7 miles below the Northern Pacific Railway bridge, Minneapolis, Minn. The portion included in this improvement extends from the mouth to Taylors Falls, Minn., a distance of 51.8 miles. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Minnesota, scale 1: 500,000, for general location.) Existing project. This provides for the maintenance of a channel, 9 feet in depth and of suitable width from the mouth to Stillwater, Minn., 24.5 miles, created by the improvement of the upper Missis- sippi River; a channel 3 feet deep at mean low water, between Still- water and Taylors Falls (27.3 miles); improvement of the harbor and water front at Stillwater; and a small boat harbor at Hudson, Wisconsin. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1953, is $251,400. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance for that portion of the project between the mouth and Still- RIVERS AND HARBORS-ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1073 water is $10,000. The latest authorization (1953) for maintenance work on the reach between Stillwater and Taylors Falls is limited to an expenditure of not to exceed $5,000 per year. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 18,1878 Dredging, etc., for a 3-foot channel between the mouth H. Ex. Doc. 75, pt. 6, 43d Cong., and Taylors Falls. 2d sess.; Annual Report 1875, p. 372. June 3,1896 Harbor and waterfront at Stillwater..-------. ------- Jan. 21,1927 A 6-foot channel to Stillwater__...-------------------- H. Doc. 378, 69th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 The 9-foot channel from the mouth to Stillwater---..... H. Doc. 184, 72d Cong., 1st sess. May 17,1950 Small-boat harbor at Hudson.... H. Doc. 184, 81st Cong., 1st sess. ----------................... The latest published map is in House Document 462, 71st Congress, 2d session. Local cooperation. Local interests for Hudson Harbor are required to give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will: (a) provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for construction of the proj- ect and subsequent maintenance, when and as required; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction of the project; (c) provide and maintain, without cost to the United States, access roads, parking and storage areas, mooring facilities, and utilities, including a public landing with suitable supply facili- ties, open to all on equal terms; and (d) establish a competent and properly constituted public body empowered to regulate the use, growth, and free development of the harbor facilities with the under- standing that such facilities shall be open to all on equal terms. Local interests have not been formally requested to furnish assurances. Terminal facilities. At Stillwater there is a concrete paved levee, 550 feet long and 40 feet wide, sloping from the top of the riverbank to the water. There is also a piling and timber trestle wharf on the right bank, of which 276 feet is dock and 96 feet approach. At other points along the river, landing may be made on the banks. Facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys and miscellaneous inspections and reports were carried on by hired labor at costs and expenditures of $2,040.83. Condition at end of fiscal year. All new work was completed in 1930 except the authorized harbor at Hudson. The extension to pro- vide a 9-foot channel from the mouth to Stillwater was completed on August 12, 1938, when full pool at dam No. 3 of the Mississippi River canalization project was reached. The minimum draft from Stillwater to Taylors Falls is about 1 foot at extreme low water; from mouth to Stillwater, 9 feet. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, were $311,490.47, being $150,409.50 for new work and $161,080.97 for maintenance. 278038-58--voL,. 2---- 1074 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: -----...-----..--------..------ Appropriated-------------..........................--------- ...........-----------... $150, 409. 50 ............---------------- ----------------- -...........------------......... Cost-............-------...........-------...----...--- 150,409.50 Expenditures----........-------------......--------------...---........--------------------- ............--............150, 409. 50 Maintenance: Appropriated-.....----- $15, 000. 00 $9, 100. 00 $3, 600. 00 $3, 186. 42 ..------------.......... 162, 640. 14 Cost.........--------------- ... 15,767. 82 7, 283. 42 5, 003. 00 .....------------..... 2,040. 83 161, 080. 97 Expenditures---.------ 15, 500. 00 7, 283.42 5,003.00 ........-.. 2, 040. 83 161, 080. 97 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project--------------------- $101, 000 7. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year was $8,462.55 for examinations and surveys, and $38,897.97 for contingencies. The expenditures were $50,674.24. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-------.. $73, 500.00 $57,168.00 $75,200.00, $51, 400. 00 $56, 600. 00 1 $1,697, 235. 75 Cost .....-----......-------- . 77, 833. 74 64, 139:86 66, 455. 58 67, 127. 91 47, 360. 52 1, 686, 579. 66 Expenditures--------- 79, 734. 17 68, 115.81 82, 100. 69 49,943. 82 50, 674.24 11,686, 46785 1In addition, $14,341.31 was expended from permanent indefinite appropriation for " Gaging waters of the Mississippi River and its tributaries." 8. PLANT ALLOTMENT, ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated----..... $100, 000.00 . ------ $50, 000.00 -$144,291.38--...------- $1, 306, 857. 67 Cost :.........o, o. o i , ii --. i,-............ i o. 9i,--.- . s. .50 i -1so,336.11 Expenditures--------104, 970. 79 -214, 947. 44 -274, 542. 60 $219,099. 34 $50. 587. 16 1,030,336.11 RIVERS AND HARBORS-ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1075 9. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see Annual required to Report required to for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Mississippi and Leech Rivers, Minn. 1- ..- _ - 1929 $277, 615. 12 $40, 251.01 Completed. 2. Red River of the North, Minn. and N. Dak.1 2_ 1921 293, 343. 60 76, 209. 40 3. Mississippi River between Brainerd and 1925 47, 793.81 3, 890. 79 Grand Rapids, Minn. 3 4. Lake Traverse, Minn. and S. Dak. 1 4._........ 5. Red Lake and Red Lake River, Minn. 1 -----1921 1923 _- 6. Wisconsin River, Wis.1 68___________________...................... 1888 91.83 .. 9, 070.00 .. 7. Black River, Wis. 7............................ 1950 67, 584. 96 ------------- $10, 000. 8. Zippee Bay Harbor, Minn. 3 ------------------ 1928 27, 900. 00 11, 139. 29 63,200. 1 No commerce reported. 2Abandonment recommended in 1915 (H. Doe. 1666, 63d Cong., 3d sess.) and June 24, 1926 (H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 3 Abandonment recommended June 24,1926 (H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.) 4 Abandonment recommended in 1915 (H. Doe. 439, 64th Cong., 1st sess.) and June 24, 1926, (H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess). 5 Originally included in project "Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, Wis." Abandonment of improvement of Wisconsin River by channel contraction works recommended in 1886-87 (H. Ex. Doc. 65, 49th Cong., 2d sess.). 8 Expenditures included under project" Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, Wis." No breakdown available. 7 Channel adequate for existing commerce. 10. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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. mendaton Congress Black River, Wis., and St. Croix Rivers and Harbors Com- River, Wis. and Minn., channel mittee resolution, Apr. of 12-foot depth with suitable 24, 1945. widths. Isle LaPlume, Wis., with a view to Flood Control Act, July 24, providing a small boat harbor 1946. improvement at, Mississippi River at and in the vicinity of La Crosse, Wis. Knutson Dam, Cass Lake, Minn., Senate Public Works Com- reconstruction and operation for mittee resolution, Sept. flood control. 23, 1949. La Crosse, Wis., Mississippi River, Flood Control Act, July 24, at and in the vicinity of, with a 1946. view to providing a small boat harbor improvement at Isle La Plume. Lake Minnetonka, Minn., channels River and Harbor Act, in. May 17, 1950. Lake of the Woods, Minn., Spring- River and Harbor Act, steel Island Harbor. July 24, 1946. Minnesota River, Minn., up to a River and Harbor Act, point 10 miles above New Ulm, Mar. 2, 1945. with a view to improvement in the interest of navigation and related purposes. Mississippi River above Coon Rivers and Harbors Com- Rapids Dam near Minneapolis, mittee resolution, June Minn., including headwaters res- 7, 1945. ervoirs, for navigation, flood con- trol, and other purposes. Mississippi River at and in the Flood Control Act, July vicinity of La Crosse, Wis., with 24, 1946. a view to providing a small boat harbor improvement at Isle La Plume. Mississippi River between mouth Rivers and Harbors Com- of the Illinois River and Minn- mittee resolution, Sept. eapolis, Minn., ,for 12-foot chan- 21,1943. nel with suitable-widths. 1076 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 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 Mississippi River between the House Public Works Com- .mouth of the Msssouri River, and Minneapolis, improvements, mittee resolution, Apr. 22, 1947. to provide additional harbors for commercial, fishing, and recrea- tional craft. Mississippi River between the Senate Public Works Com- mouth of the Missouri River and mittee resolution, June Minneapolis, with a view to navi- 15, 1950. gation or flood control at and in vicinity of Winona, Minn. Mississippi River at Winona, Minn_ River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Missouri River diversion project Commerce Committee res- (under Special Board). olution, June 22, 1937. Pine City, Minn., Snake River at House Public Works Com- and in vicinity of, with a view to mittee resolution, Feb. flood control, navigation, and 17, 1950. other purposes (tributaries of St. Croix River, Wis. and Minn.). Rainy Lake and Rainy River, Rivers and Harbors Com- Minn., for construction of break- mittee resolution, June water at Ranier, Minn. 19, 1945. Rainy River, Minn., for naviga- Sec. 1, River and Harbor tion, flood control, power, and Act, Jan. 21, 1927. irrigation (308 report). Rainier, Minn., Rainy Lake and Rivers and Harbors Com- Rainy River, Minn., for con- mittee resolution, June struction of breakwater. 19, 1945. St. Croix River, Wis. and Minn., .... do-....----------------- with a view to flood control, navi- gation, and other purposes, on Snake River, at and in vicinity of Pine City, Minn. St. Croix River, Wis. and Minn. Rivers and Harbors Com- and Black River, Wis., channel mittee resolution, Apr. of 12-foot depth with suitable 24, 1945. widths. St. Croix River, Minn. and Wis., House Public Works Com- with a view to providing a chan- mittee resolution, June nel between Stillwater and Tay- 17, 1948. lors Falls. Snake River, at and in vicinity of House Public Works Com- Pine City, Minn., with a view to mittee resolution, Feb. flood control, navigation and 17, 1950. other purposes (tributaries of St. Croix River, Wis. and Minn.). Springsteel Island Harbor, Lake River and Harbor Act, of the Woods, Minn. July 24, 1946. Winona, Minn., with a view to Senate Public Works Com- navigation or flood control at and mittee resolution, June in vicinity. 15, 1950. Winona, Minn., Mississippi River-- River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Wisconsin River, Wis.............. -- -- do---.-------------- Do--------------------------- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Mar. 5, 1946. FLOOD CONTROL-ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1077 11. RED RIVER OF THE NORTH DRAINAGE BASIN, MINN., S. DAK., AND N. DAK. Location. The Red River of the North Basin, within the United States, includes the northeastern corner of South Dakota and much of eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. The Red River of the North, formed by the confluence of the Otter Tail and Bois de Sioux Rivers, flows northward through this region, forming the boundary between North Dakota and Minnesota. (For general location of the basin, see the U. S. Geological Survey maps of the States of Minnesota and North Dakota.) Previous projects. Other flood control projects on tributaries of the Red River of the North, but not a part of this project, are as follows: Name of project Authorization Status Lake Traverse and Bois de Sioux River, S. Dak. and Minn_ Flood Control Act Placed in operation approved June 22, in 1942. 1936. Lake Ashtabula and Baldhill Dam, Sheyenne River, N. Dak_ Flood Control Act Placed in operation approved Dec. 22, in 1951. 1944. Red Lake River, Minn., including Clearwater River, Minn-.......do..........------------ Substantially com- pleted. Homme Reservoir and Dam (Park River), N. Dak--------.........---.....do-----..........-------..... Placed in operation in 1951, Pembina River Reservoir, N. Dak...............----------------...-----...........do------------............... Planning suspended. Tongue River Reservoir, N. Dak-----..................---------------..........--.....--do........--------------.... Do. Complete report on the above projects may be found elsewhere in the report of this district. These projects are coordinated with the existing basin project. Improvements for navigation in the basin were authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 14, 1867 Dredging and removal of obstructions in the Red Inactive. Abandonment recom- River of the North from Breckenridge, Minn., to mended in 1915 (H. D. 1666-63-3) the international boundary. and June 24, 1926 (H. D. 467-69- 1). For last full report, see Annual Report for 1923. June 3,1896 Amends above act to include improvements on Red Inactive. For last full report, see Lake River between Red Lake and Thief River Annual Report for 1923. Falls, Minn. July 25,1912 Improvement of Lake Traverse by construction of a Never undertaken. Abandonment channel between the upper and lower basins. recommended in 1915 (H. D. 439- 64-1) and June 24, 1926 (H. D. 467-69-1). For last full report, see Annual Report for 1921. Existingproject. The project includes improvements for local pro- tection in the interest of flood control and major drainage to be accomplished by channel improvement, levees, etc., in addition to the construction of a multiple purpose reservoir on Otter Tail River to control floods and, in conjunction with the previously authorized Federal reservoir projects at Baldhill site on the Sheyenne River and 1078 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 at Red Lake, to increase low flows for water supply and pollution abatement. The units in the comprehensive basin plan are as follows: Total esti- Name of unit State Type mated Sy~e (1953) Fed- eral cost Orwell Reservoir (Otter Tail River) Reservoir .------------ 11, 925, 400 Minnesota .........------------.. Sheyenne River---..----------------................. North Dakota _.....-. Channel improvement_. 895, 700 Wild Rice and Marsh Rivers __-.... ..- Minnesota ..............---------------.. do -----------....... ..... 488, 500 Rush River. ------------- ---------.. North Dakota-----------........do-------------- 579, 300 Sand Hill River ............ M-------------------innesota----..---------..........--.....do .............------------------ 727, 400 Mustinka River--------------------.. do ..---......---------------..... do---------------- ...............--865, 600 Maple River ----.....----------------- .. North Dakota---.......---------..do ..---------------- 1,205, 500 Otter Tail River .............------------------- Minnesota ___-..... ..--.... do .--...---------------- 196, 600 Bois de Sioux and Red Rivers at Walt- peton-Breckenridge. Minnesota and North ..... Dakota. -- do _-...---...--... 598, 700 Red River at Grand Forks-East Grand Levees and floodwall_.- ..-do-----------............---- 2, 519, 200 Forks. 2, 782, 600 Red River at Faigo-Moorhead-------........---.....do ............--------------- Channel improvement, levees and floodwall. ------------ Total estimated cost .... ....... -------------............. --..... .............-------------------------- 12, 784. 500 I Includes $205,400 for lands. Estimated (1953) annual cost of maintenance (operating and care) for this unit is $8,800. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, which authorized the appropriation of funds for the partial accomplishment of the plan. The Flood Control Act of 1950 authorized completion of the plan. The latest published map is in the project document (H. Doec. 185, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation. The improvements, with the exception of the proposed Orwell Reservoir on the Otter Tail River, are subject to the conditions that local interests will (a) provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil dis- posal 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 those works; (c) maintain the channels after com- pletion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army; and (d) make at their own expense all necessary changes to utilities, highways, and bridges, including approaches. No local cooperation is required in connection with the proposed reservoir on the Otter Tail River. Immediately following authorization of the basin project, local interests from the entire basin signified their desire that construction of Orwell Reservoir be given first priority. At a subsequent meeting of the Tri-State Waters Commission with representatives from the three States involved and local interests, a priority was established for the local flood-protection units authorized in the basin project. Actual priority has depended largely upon ability of local interests to fulfill local cooperation requirements. Local interests have not been formally advised in writing of the requirements of local coopera- tion. Those in the Wild Rice-Marsh, Mustinka, Sand Hill, and Otter Tail areas and at Grand Forks, N. Dak., have furnished assurances. Except for Grand Forks, these were approved December 30, 1949; FLOOD CONTROL-ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1079 June 16, 1950; January 9, 1950; and October 27, 1950, respectively. Those for Grand Forks have been submitted for approval. Lands required for construction on the Wild Rice, Marsh, Otter Tail, and Mustinka Rivers have been furnished, and those at Grand Forks are being acquired. A local agency has been formed in the Rush River area. It is expected that this agency will furnish assurances in the near future. After informal outline of requirements of local coopera- tion to local interests in the Sheyenne River area, a meeting was held by them on January 27, 1949, at which objections were raised which served to delay the organization of a sponsoring agency. However, a Sheyenne-Maple Flood Control Association has been recently formed in an endeavor to resolve the differences and to further the projects on the Sheyenne and Maple Rivers. The city of Fargo has appointed a Citizens Flood Control Study Committee to investigate the features of the Fargo-Moorhead project and to cooperate in furthering con- struction of the project. Operations and results during fiscal year. Advance planning was carried on for uncompleted portion of Orwell Reservoir and for Marsh River and Grand Forks improvements. Detailed planning was com- pleted for Grand Forks-East Grand Forks and continued for Fargo- Moorhead improvements. Miscellaneous work including necessary public contacts was done for other units. Land acquisition for Orwell Reservoir was completed except for final action on several tracts. Channel improvements on the Wild Rice River; construction of Or- well Dam; construction of dwelling, service building, and appurte- nances, and clearing Orwell Reservoir were completed by contract. Relocations of 1 road, 2 powerlines and 2 telephone lines for the Orwell project were also accomplished by contract. Contracts have been awarded for bulkheads for Orwell Dam and for Marsh River channel improvements, but no work has been done. A contract for Otter Tail River channel improvements was brought to 35 percent completion. Operation of Orwell Reservoir was begun on March 21, 1953, with the pool at elevation 1,045.7 and a corresponding storage of 670 acre- feet. During spring breakup, the outflow was held to a maximum of about 600 second-feet to facilitate channel work downstream. Spring runoff, though light, was sufficient to raise the pool elevation to 1,061.3 by May 7, 1953. Frequent periods of heavy precipitation during May and June 1953 caused rapid continued rise in the pool until the crest was reached on June 17, 1953, at elevation 1,071.0, 1 foot above normal full pool with a corresponding storage of 15,250 acre-feet. The 1-foot surcharge was caused principally by the ex- tremely heavy rainfall of June 15-16, 1953, in the watershed. The outflow was increased to about 900 second-feet on June 1 and to a peak of 1,690 second-feet on June 16, due to the heavy rain. By limiting the peak outflow to this latter discharge, flood stage of 10 feet at Wahpeton-Breckenridge was not exceeded. The peak inflow into the reservoir was 1,940 second-feet on June 17, 1953. Pool reces- sion after the crest was gradual, reaching elevation 1,066 on June 30, 1953. 1080 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Costs and expenditures for new work for the fiscal year were as follows: Unit Costs Expenditures Orwell Reservoir .... .............................-------------------------------------.......---..---- $675, 246. 80 $881, 569. 27 Sheyenne River .....................----------------------.............------------------....--------- 1,071. 09 1, 091. 16 Wild Rice and Marsh Rivers-----........--...-------------..................---------------...-- 27, 869. 89 45, 721. 67 Rush River .........................................------------------------------------------------------ 249. 79 361. 66 Sand Hill River ....-----------------.........---------------------------------- 256. 64 432. 82 Mustinka River .............................---------------------------------------------------- 397.13 615. Maple River .......---...................................-------------------------------------------------- 379. 23 379. 23 ...........................------------------.......-------......---.... Otter Tail River------------- 53, 421. 86 53, 421. 86 Wahpeton-Breekenridge .............. ...........---------------------------------- 754. 44 754. 44 Grand Forks East Grand Forks ......... 50, 466. 24 .......-------------------------------------. 51, 449. 58 Fargo-Moorhead ........ ...................................-------------------------------------------------..... 18, 792.14 19, 210.94 .---......--........--..-----..---------------- Total Red River of the North---- 82, 905. 25 1,055, 007. 78 Cost of work by classes: Advanced planning, including designs, $121,857.84; land acquisition, $5,432.07; construction of channel im- provements, $62,714.63; dam construction $565,860.45; relocations, $32,873.08; and clearing, $40,167.18. Costs by hired labor, $128,654.15; by contract, $700,251.10. In addition, costs for operation and main- tenance of Orwell Dam were $8,647.72. Expenditures were $8,628.97. Total costs for the year were $837,552.97. Expenditures were $1,063,636.75. Condition at end of fiscal year. Detailed plans for Orwell, Wild Rice-Marsh, Sheyenne, Mustinka, Rush, Sand Hill, Otter Tail, and Grand Forks-East Grand Forks features have been completed, and are 54 percent and 50 percent complete, respectively, for Fargo- Moorehead and Wahpeton-Breckenridge features. Designs have been completed for Orwell Dam, Wild Rice-Marsh, Otter Tail, and Mus- tinka features, and are in progress for the Grand Forks portion of the project, all by hired labor except for design of pump station and drainage facilities at Grand Forks which is being accomplished by contract. A total of 1,985 acres of land has been acquired. Channel improvement on the Wild Rice River was started in August 1950 and completed in July 1952. The Orwell Reservoir feature was initiated in May 1951 and was substantially completed in June 1953. Closure of the dam was made in August 1952 and the dam was placed in op- eration in the spring of 1953. Channel improvements on the Otter Tail River were initiated in January 1953 and are 35 percent com- plete, by contract. Contracts for Marsh River channel improvements and for bulkheads at Orwell Dam have been awarded. The project as a whole is 20 percent complete. Work remaining to complete the project includes completion of minor work at Orwell, and improvements on Mustinka, Sand Hill, Rush, Sheyenne, and Maple Rivers, and at Grand Forks-East Grand Forks, Fargo-Moorhead, and Wahpeton-Breckenridge, as well as completion of contracts in progress. Total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, for new work are as follows : FLOOD CONTROL---ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1081 Unit Costs Expenditures Orwell Reservoir ..............................................---------------------------------------------... $1, 801, 537. 07 $1, 801, 532. 07 Sheyenne River---------------------.......................--..--------..-..............--.........-----------.. --- 31, 613. 23 31, 613. 23 Wild Rice-Marsh Rivers ....--...................-----------------------.....----......------------........... 292, 950. 86 292, 949.16 Rush River .............................------------------------------------------------.. 20, 716. 58 20, 716. 58 Sand Hill River ....................................................------------------------------------------------- 42, 773. 18 42, 773. 18 Mustinka River .........------------..................----------.......-----.----...--......----------.. 69, 605. 67 69, 605. 67 Maple River ..... ......................................------------------------------------------------------..........382. 23 382. 23 Otter Tail River-- .--..--.. _..................---------------------------------......... __ 77, 992. 27 77, 992. 27 Wahpeton-Breckenridse .. ----.--........- ... ....................... . 9, 038. 62 9, 038. 62 Grand Forks--East Grand Forks____ .. __- ........... -...... ------........ 111,877.16 111, 613. 37 Fargo-Moorhead ...................................------------------------------------------------- 51, 158. 10 51, 158. 10 Total Red River of the North----------.....................--------------------- 2, 509, 644. 97 2, 509, 374. 48 Costs to June 30, 1953, for operation and maintenance of Orwell Dam are $8,647.72. Expenditures for operation and maintenance are $8,628.97. Total costs for the project to date are $2,518,292.69 and total expenditures are $2,518,003.45. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated-........ $196, 202. 00 $1,547,898.00----------........ $700, 000. 00 $622. 000. 00 $3, 066, 100. 00 Cos-,....---------------123, 532. 17 190, 257. 36 $335, 786. 53 1,031,163.66 828, 905. 25 2, 509, 644. 97 Expenditures----.....---__ 159,429. 1 129, 129. 23 279, 746. 07 886, 062. 30 1,055,007.78 2, 509, 374. 48 Maintenance. Appropriated ..... --------.................... ----........... --........... 9, 450. 00 9, 450. 60 Cost-- ---------------................--------- ---------------------- ...... ............--........... -----............... 8, 647. 72 8, 647. 72 Expenditures---- --------------......... ........... ------............---------------............ ---------........... 8, 628. 97 5, 628. 97 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------- ---------- $601, 540. 89 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954---_-------720, 000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954---------_ 1, 321, 540. 89 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_____--___ 8, 998, 400. 00 __--------------- 12. RED LAKE RIVER, MINN., INCLUDING CLEARWATER RIVER, MINN. Location. The works covered by this project lie along the upper reach of the Red Lake River and also along the Clearwater River, a tributary of the Red Lake River, between a point near Plummer, Minn., and a point just above the mouth of Ruffy Brook, Red Lake River, the principal tributary of the Red River of the North, has its source at the outlet of Lower Red Lake in the northwestern por- tion of Minnesota and has a total length of about 196 river miles. It flows in a westerly direction to its junction with the Red River of the North at East Grand Forks, Minn. The meandering length of the Clearwater River in its general westerly course from its source near Ebro, Minn., to its junction with the Red Lake River at Red Lake Falls, Minn., is about 205 miles. (For general location, see U. S. Geological Survey map of Minnesota.) Existing project. The following features are included in the plan of improvement: Rectification and enlargement of 27.5 miles of the 1082 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 channel of the Red Lake River so as to provide sufficient channel capacity throughout the reach between river mile 154.3 near High Landing, Minn., and a point 4.5 miles east of the west boundary of the Indian Reservation, and the reach from the outlet of Lower Red Lake to a point 3.2 miles westerly thereof; modification of the exist- ing stop-log structure, which was constructed at the outlet of Lower Red Lake by the Indian Service, so as to provide for the installation of three hand operated lift gates, and one stop-log bay; raising 6.9 miles of highway at west end of Lower Red Lake to prevent over- topping; and rectification, clearing, and enlargement of 37.5 miles of the channel of the Clearwater River so as to provide sufficient channel capacity between river mile 41.5 near Plummer, Minn., and mile 79.1 upstream from the mouth of Ruffy Brook. The channel improvements eliminate a large percentage of the flood dam- ages resulting from overflow of the rivers and provide adequate chan- nels in Red Lake and Clearwater Rivers to carry the discharge from drainage ditches. Modification of the existing control works at the outlet of Lower Red Lake provides for a discharge capacity of 1,000 cubic feet per second through the structure when the lake is at normal elevation (1,174) and will insure the release of sufficient water to provide water supply and pollution abatement benefits to municipal- ities along Red Lake River, and along the Red River of the North below the mouth of Red Lake River. The estimated cost to the United States for new work, revised in 1953, is $2,801,300. The approved (1953) estimated annual cost to the United States for maintenance is $10,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 345, 78th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is contained in the project document. Local cooperation. The improvement is subject to the conditions that responsible local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will, without cost to the United States, provide all flowage easements and rights-of-way; hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works and operation; make a cash contribution of $33,220 in lieu of altering bridges; take over the maintenance and subsequent replace- ment of all bridges improved by the United States; maintain the improved river channels; control the contamination by rural areas and villages without sewer systems of Red Lake, Clearwater, and Thief Rivers; require that municipalities which discharge sewage into Red Lake, Clearwater, or Thief River treat their sewage before discharge into the streams so as to effect a reduction in the biochemi- cal oxygen demand of not less than 85 percent for towns of 1,000 population or greater and of 35 percent for municipalities having a population of less than 1,000; and prevent the construction of any new dams or the raising of any existing dams in Red Lake, Clear- water, or Thief Rivers downstream from Lower Red Lake, Clear- water Lake, or Mud Lake unless authorized by the Department of the Army. An existing drainage district reorganized by order of court has vol- uintarily furnished all assurances except those on pollution which were furnished by the Minnesota Water Pollution Control Commission. FLOOD CONTROL-ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1083 All of these assurances were accepted October 3, 1947. A contribution of $33,220 was received from local interests in July 1948. All rights-of-way and easements outside the Indian reservation have been acquired by the Red Lake Drainage and Conservancy District as local agency, and permit to the Government for construction has been granted. On October 22, 1947, the Red Lake Indian Council adopted a reso- lution authorizing the Office of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, to carry out necessary transfer of authority to the Department of the Army. The Indian Council passed another resolution on October 28, 1948, which indicated the council's desire for preservation of marsh areas within the reservation. Upon further study, the council on April 17, 1949, revised their resolution of October 28, 1948, in favor of a modified plan within the reservation. On December 2, 1949, the Acting Secretary of the Interior authorized construction work along the Red Lake River right-of-way within the reservation, subject to certain conditions and subject to formal application for necessary easements and rights-of-way. Formal application was forwarded to the Secretary of the Interior on February 10, 1950. As it was con- strued by the Acting Secretary of the Interior that existing reso- lutions did not cover the Clearwater River, a new resolution dated February 19, 1950, was secured from the Tribal Council specifically including work along the Clearwater River. Operations and results during fiscal year. Design was continued by hired labor. A contract for modification of outlet structure and raising grade of road at lower end of Red Lake and a contract for stage 2 channel improvement on the Clearwater River were com- pleted and one for stage 3 was substantially completed. Some minor work was also accomplished by contract. A contract with local inter- ests was made for alteration of River Valley Bridge with reimburse- ment from contributed funds. At the beginning of the fiscal year Red Lake elevation was at 1,174.15, with a corresponding storage of 1,853,500 acre-feet. After a slight rise of about 0.1 foot by August 10, 1952, the lake receded slowly to elevation 1,173.25 by November 30, 1952, resulting in a stor- age loss of 257,250 acre-feet since July 1, 1952. From December 1, 1952, to March 31, 1953, the lake held nearly constant, fluctuating be- tween elevation 1,173.25 and 1,173.40. The spring runoff and summer rains were light, raising the lake to elevation 1,174.2 by June 30, 1953. The outflow during the fiscal year varied between 50 and 1,100 second- feet, the average being approximately 400 second-feet. The peak inflow was 7,050 second-feet, occurring on April 3, 1953. Costs for the year for new work were $280,076.94, United States funds and -$3,200, contributed funds, as follows: Design, engineer- ing, etc., $4,543.29; channel improvements, $240,785.95; other con- struction, $31,547.70. Cost by hired labor, $6,210.31; by contract, $270,666.63. Costs for the year for operation and care were $3,584.11. Total costs for the fiscal year were $283,661.05 United States funds and -$3,200 contributed funds. Expenditures were $396,504.66, United States funds, and -$3,200 contributed funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. Detailed plans and flowage surveys are completed; plans and specifications are substantially completed. 1084 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Construction was initiated in February 1948, on the Red Lake River, and in October 1948, on the Clearwater River. All channel improve- ment on the Red Lake River and all excavation on the Clearwater River have been completed. About 6,576,700 cubic yards of material have been removed under the seven contracts embracing this work. The project was substantially completed in June 1953, only minor work remaining to be done. Operation of the Red Lake Dam was taken over by the Department of the Army from the Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, on April 1, 1951. Channels are in good condition and have indicated the effectiveness of the project. Project as a whole is 98 percent complete. Total cost of new work for the project to June 30, 1953, was $2,- 766,183.56, of which $2,736,163.56 were Federal funds and $30,020 were contributed funds. Cost of operation and care was $7,921.44. Total costs were $2,774,105. Expenditures were $2,744,085 Federal funds. and $30,020 contributed funds. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated- ...._ _ $1,297,700.00 $718,400. 00 $229, 100. 00----...-------........---------- $2, 801,300. 00 Cost----- - ----- 462, 704. 50 579, 252. 28 546, 192. 20 $699, 620. 65 $280, 076.04 2, 736, 163. 56 Expenditures--------......... 349, 820. 33 672, 289. 58 594, 952. 45 585, 914. 33 392, 655. 35 2,736,163.56 Maintenance: Appropriated..------------------............-- 5, 000.0V -2, 000. 00 2, 120. 23 4,000.00 9, 120. 23 Cost-------------........... .. .........-----------..---------- 792. 45 3. 544. 88 3, 584. 11 7,921.44 Expenditure------.....--.......-- 792. 45 3, 279. 68 ....----------------------.................. 3,849.31 7,921.44 1 Exclusive of contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953____________-- -_________ $6,647. 97 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 __........_ 6, 647. 97 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: 220.00 "$20" Appropriated-........ $33, . -- .... ...... 220 $33, Cost--------------- 12, 537. 682.01------------- 99 $20, $3,200.00 020 30, Expenditures----....--. 537.99 20,682.01 12, ---- .....------------------ 3,200.00 020 30, 13. HOMME RESERVOIR AND DAM, N. DAK. Location. The dam site is located on the South Branch of the Park River, about 4 miles upstream from Park River, N. Dak., and 62.1 miles above the mouth of the Park River. South, Middle, and North Branches, the headwater streams of the Park River, rise in Cavalier County in northeastern North Dakota and flow in an easterly direction :to an almost common confluence near Grafton, N. Dak., forming the main stream which flows easterly 35 miles to join the Red River of FLOOD CONTROL---ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1085 the North about 35 miles south of the international boundary. (For general location, see U. S. Geological Survey map of North Dakota.) Existing project. The following features are included in the plan of improvement: An earthfill dam, having a height of about 67 feet above the streambed and a length of 865 feet; a 5-foot inside diameter concrete conduit under the dam, with control gates located in tower at upstream end; and a spillway adjacent to the dam with 150-foot crest at an elevation of 19 feet below the dam crest and a chute with a bottom width of 150 feet. Partial flood control protection is afforded by the reservoir of 7,100 acre-feet capacity which is created by the dam, and the reservoir storage capacity of 3,650 acre-feet below spill- way crest (1,080) is used to provide a flow of about 5 second-feet in the river to meet the water conservation needs in the reach from the dam to Grafton, N. Dak. In addition, a 16-inch cast-iron pipe water supply outlet through the dam has been provided at the request of local interests with payment by them. The estimated cost to the United States for new work (revised in 1953) is $1,338,700. The (1953) estimated annual cost of maintenance is $9,500. The project was authorized as "Park River Reservoir" by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (S.Doc.194, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is contained in the project document. The project was redesignated "Homme Reservoir and Dam" by Public Law 435, 80th Congress, 2d session, approved March 5, 1948. Local cooperation. The improvement is subject to the conditions that local interests make a cash contribution of $40,000 toward the construction cost, and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the project; make necessary changes in roads, bridges, and utilities; maintain the channel below the reservoir; hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works; limit future construction of dams below the reservoir; and prevent the discharge of raw sewage into the river by municipalities. Provisions of local cooperation have been complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Contract for second phase of placement of stone protection above the dam was completed. Filling of the pool to spillway crest, elevation 1,080 was not accom- plished by the beginning of the fiscal year due to lack of runoff in this watershed and the pool was at elevation 1,075 on July 1, 1952. Con- tinued lack of runoff coupled with evaporation loss reduced the pool to elevation 1,074 by September 2, 1952. The pool was then drawn down to elevation 1,065 on September 12, 1952, to allow repairs to be made to riprap on upstream side of dam. Low water releases for water supply downstream gradually reduced the pool to a minimum eleva- tion of 1,059.6 by March 14, 1953. Due to a very light spring runoff in this watershed the pool was not filled to spillway crest. However, the pool gradually increased from the minimum elevation of March 14, 1953, to elevation 1,064.0 by the end of the fiscal year. Maximum storage during the fiscal year was 2,733 acre-feet on July 5, 1952, and the peak inflow was 38 second-feet on September 8, 1952. The outflow 1086 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 averaged about 3 second-feet throughout the fiscal year except for the period of drawdown in September 1952. Costs for the year for new work were $46,461.85, as follows: Design, engineering, etc., $5,685.61; construction, $40,776.24. Cost by hired labor, $5,685.61; by contract, $40,776.24. Costs of operation and main- tenance for the year were $6,596.73. Total costs for the year were $53,058.58. Expenditures were $56,250.54. Condition at end of fiscal year. Design and construction of the project are completed, except for remaining construction of public-use facilities most of which has been deferred indefinitely. Construction was initiated in April 1948, and major structures were completed in May 1951. The project as a whole is 98 percent complete. Structures are in good condition. The total. cost of new work for the project to June 30, 1953, was $1,360,814.98, of which $1,304,594.98 were Federal funds and $56,220 were contributed funds. Cost of operation and maintenance was $13,563.68. Total cost for all work was $1,374,378.66. Expenditures were $1,318,158.66, Federal funds, and $56,220, contributed funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June .. .... ... ... ...... .30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated-........ $675, 398.00 $277, 902.00 -$55, 288.00 $77, 500.00 .......------------ $1, 338, 700.00 --------------- 435,170. 92 380, 695.78 248,174.59 Cost.... 98, 797. 39 -$46, 461.85 1, 304, 594.98 Expenditures....-------- 432, 298.43 309, 338. 34 333, 403. 98 96, 971.63 49, 327. 31 1, 304, 594.98 Maintenance: Appropriated ......------------------- 4,'500. 00 3, 300. 00 2, 400. 00 3, 800. 00 14, 000. 00 Cost--....----.-----_ --. _2, --.__._ --- 303.08 4, 663. 87 6, 596. 73 13, 563. 68 Expenditures--- ---- __--------_ _.-. -- ___ 2,163. 21 4, 477.24 6, 923.23 13, 563.68 I In addition, $56,220 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------,----------------- $4, 002. 21 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ____-__--4, 002.21 14. LAKE ASHTABULA AND BALDHILL DAM, SHEYENNE RIVER, N. DAK. Location. The Baldhill Dam site is located on the Sheyenne River, 16 miles upstream from Valley City, N. Dak., and about 271 miles above the mouth. The Sheyenne River rises in central North Dakota and flows 500 miles generally southeast to enter the Red River of the North about 10 miles north of Fargo, N. Dak. (For general loca- tion, see U. S. Geological Survey map of North Dakota.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of an earthfill dam, having a height of about 61 feet above the streambed and a total length of 1,650 feet, with a concrete spill- way-control section consisting of a concrete gravity ogee section with overall length, including piers,;of 140 feet. The crest is at elevation 1,252 and is strmounted by three standard design:Tainter gates each 40 feet long and top elevation at 1,267. A gate-controlled 3-foot diam- eter conduit has been provided in each of the two center piers. The dam creates a reservoir of 70,700 acre-feet capacity and controls the FLOOD CONTROL--ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1087 runoff from an effective drainage area of 1,988 square miles, thereby providing a substantial degree of flood control to the cities, villages, and urban areas along the Sheyenne River and providing substan- tial water supply and pollution abatement for the section of the Sheyenne River below the dam and the section of the Red River of the North below the mouth of the Sheyenne River. In order that a part of the regulated flow may be available for water supply and pollution abatement in the Red River of the North at Fargo, N. Dak., the plan also provides for the construction of a low diversion dam in the Sheyenne River 35 miles above the mouth, and a short ditch leading thence to the existing Stanley ditch, the latter to be cleared and deepened to the Red River of the North which it enters about 9 miles above Fargo. The estimated cost (1953) to the United States for new work is $2,653,200. The estimated annual cost (1953) for maintenance is $30,000 for operating and care of the Baldhill Dam. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 193, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is contained in the project document. The reservoir above Baldhill Dam has been designated as Lake Ashtabula by Pub- lic Law 772, 81st Congress, 2d session, approved September 8, 1950. Local cooperation. The improvement is subject to the condition that no funds shall be expended on construction of the project until local interests have contributed $208,000 toward the first cost of the reservoir and until responsible local agencies have given assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will (a) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works; (b) bear the expense of all necessary alterations of utilities, roads, highways, and bridges; (c) construct, operate, and maintain the Fargo diversion dam and diversion ditch improvements in ac- cordance with plans and regulations to be approved by the Secretary of War; (d) maintain the channels below the reservoir in satisfac- tory condition for the flow of water released from storage, to include the prevention of encroachments on the carrying capacity of the channel which would unduly interfere with the conveyance of flood- water; and (e) establish and enforce suitable regulations to prevent pollution of the waters of Sheyenne River. Provisions of local cooperation have been complied with except for construction of the Fargo diversion dam and ditch, assurances for which, furnished by the city of Fargo, were approved by the Secretary of War on June 26, 1947. Plans for this feature are sub- stantially complete. Operations and results during fiscal year. Designs were carried on, and land acquisition and a master recreational plan were completed by hired labor. Construction of access road, tail water control, and esplanade was completed by contract. Contracts for two stages of fencing and tree planting, and for fabrication of a gantry crane were in progress. Minor improvements were made by hired labor. Filling of the reservoir to normal full pool elevation 1,266 was not accomplished by the beginning of the fiscal year due to lack of runoff, and the pool was at elevation 1,262.5 on July 1, 1952. The pool in- creased gradually to reach elevation 1,264 by July 27, then decreased 1088 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 to about elevation 1,262.0 on November 12, 1952. From this latter date until the end of March 1953, the pool fluctuated between eleva- tions 1,262 to 1,262.5. As a result of very light spring runoff, the pool rose to elevation 1,264.6 by May 31, 1953. Heavy summer rains about the middle of June 1953 aided in bringing pool to full normal eleva- tion 1,266 by June 25, 1953, which is the first time normal conservation pool has been attained since the 1950 high water. The elevation on June 30, 1953, was 1,266.16. Maximum storage during the fiscal year was 71,500 acre-feet, an increase of 21,500 acre-feet over the minimum, and the peak inflow was 500 second-feet on June 26, 1953. Until the June rains resulted in increased flow, the discharge during the fiscal year varied from 3 to 25 second-feet. The maximum discharge of 330 second-feet occurred on June 30, 1953. Costs for the year for new work were $67,746.26 as follows: De- signs, $8,175.57; land acquisition, $3,627.66; miscellaneous construc- tion, $41,539.89; and fencing and tree planting, $14,403.14. Costs by contract, $56,861.70; by hired labor, $10,884.56. Costs for the year for operation and maintenance were $20,766.86. Total costs for the year were $88,513.12; expenditures were $99,030.41. Condition at end of fiscal year. Preliminary planning, including designs and master plan for public-use facilities, is substantially complete. Land acquisition for the project, including acquisition of 7,816.5 acres in fee and easements on 666.2 acres, has been completed. Construction was initiated in July 1947 and major features were com- pleted in November 1950. The dam was placed in emergency opera- tion in April 1950 and in permanent operation in the spring of 1951. Structures are in good condition. Completion of work presently under contract will complete the project except for construction of public-use facilities, which has been indefinitely deferred. Total costs of new work to June 30, 1953, were $2,810,998.53, being $2,602,998.53 Federal funds and $208,000 contributed funds. Total costs of operation and maintenance were $77,877.84. Total costs for all work were $2,888,876.37. Expenditures were $2,680,779.09 Federal funds, and $208,000 contributed funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New work: Appropriated......... $684, 500. 00 $310, 000.00 $318, 650.00- ....................... $2, 653,150.00 Cost---.-..- -- . 1,166, 180. 84 523, 053. 14 162, 740.53 $144, 532. 35 $67, 746.26 2, 602, 998.53 Expenditures 1,067, 079. 96 674, 835.77 171, 534. 62 141, 015. 58 76, 422.31 2, 602, 993.53 Maintenance: Appropriated.. ..---------....---------- 5, 500.00 35, 350.00 17, 200. 00 20, 650.00 78, 700.00 Cost..---------------..............----------............ 337. 83 35, 563. 35 21,209. 80 20, 766. 86 77, 877.84 Expenditures ---------------......... ......--------..... 34, 536. 61 20, 640.85 22, 608.10 77, 785.56 1 In addition, $208,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 --_____-__------- ---- $28, 606.20 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954---.... . -- 28, 606. 20 FLOOD CONTROL---ST. PAUL, MIINN., DISTRICT 1089 15. LAKE TRAVERSE AND BOIS DE SIOUX RIVERS, S. DAK. AND MINN. Location. The works covered by this project lie along Lake Trav- erse and Bois de Sioux River between the upper end of Lake Traverse at Browns Valley, Minn., and the mouth of Bois de Sioux River at Breckenridge, Minn. The lake drains through the river to the Red River of the North, and the two waters form a portion of the boundary between the State of Minnesota and the States of North and South Dakota. For general location, see United States Geological Survey map of Minnesota. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for use of Lake Traverse as a flood control and water conservation reservoir and for channel improvement in the river below the lake. It includes construction of a dam near White Rock, S. Dak., at the north end of Lake Traverse, a structure at the Reservation Highway crossing for control of the upper section of the reservoir, levees, and embank- ments necessary near Browns Valley, Minn., and channel improve- ment of approximately 24 miles of the Bois de Sioux River from the outlet of Lake Traverse northward toward Breckenridge, Minn. The dam near White Rock, S. Dak., consists of a control section with concrete abutments, piers, and stilling basin and 3 tainter gates, each 13 feet wide by 16 feet deep between two sections of rolled-fill embank- ment with a total length of approximately 14,550 feet from high ground on the Minnesota side to high ground on the South Dakota side. This dam supplemented by channel improvement of the Bois de Sioux River downstream and an embankment approximately 5,000 feet long at the south end of Lake Traverse for the protection of Browns Valley, Minn., constitutes the flood control feature of the project. The structure at Reservation Highway crossing consists of a stone-paved dike spillway with superimposed stop-log spans with total length of approximately 113 feet between steel-sheet pile abutment walls behind which com- pacted fill with soil-cement slab pavement connects with the existing highway, and is operated to maintain the water level in the upper sec- tion of the lake. The project, with reservoir capacity for flood control of 137,000 acre-feet, affords protection to about 42,000 acres of agri- cultural land from floods up to those which may be expected to occur once in 30 years and should restore Lake Traverse to its former natural condition as a habitat for an abundance of wildlife and fish. The cost of the completed project was $1,332,200. The latest (1953) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $16,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation. None required. Operationsand results duringfiscal year. The project was operated in accordance with the established plan. At the beginning of the fiscal year conservation levels in both White Rock and Reservation pools had not been reached due to the excessive spring runoff. The pool elevations on July 1, 1952, were 973.8 and 976.5, respectively. By maintaining the outflow from White Rock Dam at about 700 second-feet, the pool reached conservation level on July 15, 1952, with Reservation pool dropping to conservation level by July 22, 1952.: The outflow was gradually reduced from the 700 278038-53-voL. 2--.7 1090 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 second-feet on July 15, 1952, to zero by the end of the month, and re- mained at zero discharge to May 21, 1953, except for the period August 1-14, 1952, when the discharge averaged about 20 second-feet. Sub- normal runoff combined with evaporation losses gradually reduced the pools to below their conservation levels, Reservation pool reaching a low elevation of 974.5 on October 31, 1952, and White Rock Dam an elevation of 964.8 on January 4, 1953, with a total loss in storage of 40,000 acre-feet since July 1, 1952. Thereafter Reservation pool rose gradually to elevation 975.2 by March 21, 1953, and White Rock Dam pool reached elevation 970.8 on March 19. The spring runoff was very light, but sufficient to cause White Rock pool to reach conservation level 972 and Reservation pool to rise to elevation 976.5 by April 14 and May 5, 1953, respectively, where they remained with slight variation until the end of the fiscal year. The outflow at White Rock Dam was in- creased from zero on May 21, 1953, to 180 second-feet by May 23. On May 31 the discharge was reduced to about 10 second-feet, this latter outflow being held until the end of the fiscal year. The maximum inflow during the fiscal year was 472 second-feet on June 5, 1953, and the maximum outflow 180 second-feet on May 23-34, 1953. The maxi- mum storage of 128,890 acre-feet occurred on July 1, 1952. Costs for the year were $13,966.28 for operation and maintenance by hired labor. Expenditures were $15,167.03. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in June 1948. Fee title to 1,315.48 acres and easements on 5,952.35 acres of land have been acquired. The White Rock Dam and Reservation control structure are in operation, and the structures and appurte- nances are in good condition. The roadways across structures are open to public travel. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1953, were $1,458,263.33, being $1,332,200 for new work and $126,063.33 for opera- tion and maintenance. The expenditures were $1,458,012.44. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 New work: Appropriated ...--------- .... .....------------ ------------ ------------ ..------------ $1, 332, 200.00 - ------------ Cost----------...........------................. ------------.. ------------------------ 1, 332, 200.00 Expenditures-...... $14, 317.82 ----------- ------------------------------- 1, 332, 200.00 Maintenance: Appropriated .- -----. 4, 000.00 $8, 000.00 $9, 650.00 $14, 200.00 $13, 700. 00 128, 050. 00 Cost------- --------- 9, 940.25 9, 300. 04 10, 552.04 13, 205.66 13, 966.28 126, 063. 33 Expenditures--....--.. 15, 001.27 9, 693.06 10, 278.27 12, 690.89 15, 167.03 125, 812.44 16. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR AITKIN, MINN. Location. The area under consideration lies mainly in Aitkin County in northeastern Minnesota, approximately 80 miles west of Lake Superior and about 100 miles north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Mississippi River in this area flows in a general southwesterly direction through Aitkin County. Aitkin, Minn., is on the Mississippi River 1,055.9 miles above the mouth of the Ohio River (for general location, see U. S. Geological Survey map of Minnesota). FLOOD CONTROL----ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1091 Existing project. The following features are included in the plan of improvement: A diversion channel on a general east-west alinement between miles 1,064 and 1,040.4 on the Mississippi River, being a channel about 6 miles in length and, with the exception of a contracted section at each end of the main diversion channel, a bottom width of 90 feet and 1 on 3 side slopes; a channel about 1,100 feet in length permitting the Little Willow River to enter the main diversion channel and a 2,800-foot channel diverting Wakefield Creek into the main diversion channel; erosion control structures at the mouth of the Little Willow and Wakefield Creek diversions and one other point. In addition, two supplementary diversion channels are located down- stream, the 800-foot Pine Knoll diversion between miles 1,040.9 and 1,040.1 and the 1,300-foot Tow Head Rapids diversion located between miles 1,031.4 and 1,030.5. The improvements will alleviate the flood condition and improve drainage in and near Aitkin, Minn. The estimate of cost (1953) to the United States for new work is $1,776,300. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948. (H. Doc. 599, 80th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation. The improvement is subject to 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, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the project; (b) hold and save the United states free from damages due to the construction works; (c) bear the expense of all necessary construction or alterations of utilities, roads, high- ways, and bridges; (d) maintain all works after completion in accord- ance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army; and (e) prevent future encroachments in the flood plain of the Mississippi River within the limits of the project. The responsibility for local cooperation has been assumed by the Aitkin Drainage and Conservancy District which has furnished assur- ances and provided necessary rights-of-entry to lands required for construction. Operations and results during fiscal year. Plans and specifications for outlet control and bank protection for the main diversion channel were prepared, and a contract awarded. A contract for construction of Tow Head Rapids and Pine Knoll diversion channels was com- pleted. A contract for construction of the main diversion channel, -including Wakefield Creek diversion, was brought to 37 percent completion. Costs for the year for advance planning by hired labor were $14,666.06, and for construction by contract were $378,381.39. Total costs were $393,047.45. Expenditures were $339,093.01. Conditions at end of fiscal year. Preparation of detailed plans is complete, and plans and specifications as a whole are 67 percent com- plete. Construction was initiated in September 1952, and is 23 percent complete. Work at Pine Knoll and Tow Head Rapids is complete, and excavation of the main diversion channel is in progress. A total of 1,264,000 cubic yards of material has been removed under the latter contract. An additional contract has been awarded for outlet control 1092 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 and bank protection, but work thereon has not been initiated. Total costs on the project to June 30, 1953, are $469,589.86 for new work. Expenditures are $469,579.36. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June . . . . 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated ....--------........-------- $25,000.00. $47, 589. 54 $600,000.00 $597, 000.00 $1, 269, 589. 54 Cost--------.................------------............ 845. 33 12, 183. 56 63, 513. 52 393, 047. 45 469, 589. 86 Expenditures-.------------------- 361. 33 12, 064. 68 118, 060. 34 339, 093.01 469, 579.36 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_---------------------- $37,950. 63 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954___ ------- 37, 950. 63 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project---------- -------------- ---- 506, 710. 46 17. LAC QUI PARLE RESERVOIR, MINNESOTA RIVER, MINN. Location. The works covered by this project lie along Marsh and Lac qui Parle Lakes and the Minnesota River between the head of Marsh Lake and Granite Falls, Minn. For general location, see United States Geological Survey map of Minnesota. Existing project. Construction of the Lac qui Parle Reservoir was initiated as a Works Progress Administration project sponsored by the State of Minnesota, prior to its authorization as a Federal proj- ect by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. The present plan of improvement provides for completion and maintenance by the Department of the Army of the structures on Marsh and Lac qui Parle Lakes and the Chippewa River diversion works, substan- tially completed by the Work Projects Administration for use of Marsh and Lac qui Parle Lakes as flood control and water conserva- tion reservoirs, and for channel improvement of the Minnesota River below the lakes. The project includes a main dam at the outlet of Lac qui Parle Lake, a structure between Marsh Lake and Lac qui Parle Lake, for control of the Marsh Lake Reservoir, a dam and di- version channel near Watson, Minn., for diverting floodwaters of the Chippewa River into the Lac qui Parle Reservoir, necessary alterations to highways, railroads, and bridges in the vicinity, and improvement of the channel of the Minnesota River at various loca- tions between Lac qui Parle Lake and Granite Falls. The Lac qui Parle Dam, which carries a highway across the Minnesota River, consists of a control structure of 12 bridge spans incorporating sluice gates and fixed spillway weirs, a 2,500-foot emergency spillway, and sections of highway embankment connecting with high ground on either side of the valley. The Marsh Lake Dam consists of a 112-foot concrete spillway, and two sections of dredged earthfill totaling ap- proximately 9,700 feet in length, including an auxiliary 90-foot grouted riprap overflow- spillway. The Chippewa River flood diver- sion dam consists of a concrete fixed crest structure supporting: a highway bridge, and a section of earthfill through which is provided a conduit for discharge of low water flow. The diversion channel for FLOOD CONTROL---ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1093 passing floodwaters of the Chippewa River into the Lac qui Parle Reservoir is 3,500 feet in length cut through a natural ridge sepa- rating the river and an arm of the lake and includes a six-span con- crete submerged weir, also supporting a bridge, which allows a re- verse flow from the lake. A rolled earthfill dike extending along the lower south side of the channel is an extension of the diversion dam and serves also to protect the adjacent railroad tracks from being flooded. Completion of the project included improvements to Lac qui Parle Dam and spillway, improvements to Marsh Lake Dam, access roads, and dike, Great Northern bridge alterations, and con- struction of a tainter gate at the Chippewa Dam, and stage-recorder houses. Improvement of the Minnesota River between Lac qui Parle Lake and Granite Falls consists of rock removal, snag removal, and cutoffs at various locations to provide for increasing the bank-full capacity of the channel. The project, with reservoir capacity of about 96,700 acre-feet for flood control above normal elevations of the two conservation pools, provides protection for agricultural lands against summer floods. Storage of 58,500 acre-feet for conservation purposes provided below normal elevations of conservation pools re- sults in improved lake levels for recreation and game conservation in addition to providing for increased low water flow downstream for agricultural interests and for sewage disposal at Granite Falls. The estimate of cost (1953) to the United States for completion of the project is $563,800 for construction and $397,000 for lands and damages. The estimated (1953) annual cost of maintenance is $23,000. Local cooperation. None required. Operations and results during fiscal year. Title evidence for lands involved was being reviewed by Department of Justice. At the beginning of the fiscal year Lac qui Parle pool was still ris- ing as a result of the heavy rains of June 25 and June 28, 1952, reach- ing a maximum elevation for this rise of 939.15 on July 6, 1952. Thereafter the pool receded rapidly to conservation level. On Febru- ary 5, 1953, the drawdown prior to spring breakup was started, the pool reaching about elevation 929 on February 28, 1953, and remain- ing at this elevation until March 18, 1953, with a loss in storage in the reservoir system since July 1, 1952, of 62,000 acre-feet. The 1953 spring runoff was very light, resulting in a peak spring elevation of 933.8 by April 10, 1953, thereafter receding to elevation 931.4 by the end of the month. Heavy summer rains on the watershed occurring the latter part of April 1953 caused sufficient runoff to raise pool to elevation 934.4 by May 12, 1953. Additional excessive rains of May 10-11, 1953, caused this crest to be held until May 18, with a corres- ponding storage in the reservoir system of 66,000 acre-feet. The pool then gradually receded, reaching elevation 930.3 on June 15, 1953. Further excessive rainfall again occurred on June 16 and June 25, 1953, causing the pool to crest at elevation 940.60 on June 29, 1953, this latter elevation being the highest during the fiscal year with a corresponding reservoir system storage of 149,000 acre-feet. The out- flow from Lac qui Parle Dam during the fiscal year averaged about 700 second-feet, ranging from 35 second-feet in November and December 1952 to a maximum of 7,800 second-feet on June 29,1953. The outflow 1094 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 was regulated according to the established plan of operation. After receding from a peak elevation of 939.6 on July 6, 1952, due to rains occurring June 25 and June 28, 1952, Marsh Lake pool stabilized at about elevation 938 by July 31, 1952, and thereafter remained at this elevation with only slight variation until March 27, 1953. Due to the spring runoff, Marsh Lake reached an elevation of 939.4 by April 1, 1953. The above normal summer rains held Marsh Lake between elevation 939.0 and 939.7 until May 22, 1953. After this latter date the pool receded and stabilized at about elevation 938.5 until the heavy rains of June 16 and June 25, 1953, caused the pool to rise and peak at elevation 941.1 on June 29, 1953. Discharge through the tainter gate of the Chippewa River control was controlled to downstream channel capacity, the gate being closed when the inflow exceeded that capacity. The maximum discharge at this location, about 3,000 second-feet, occurred on June 24, 1953. The maximum inflow was 14,300 second-feet on June 25 and the maximum storage was 149,000 acre-feet on June 29, 1953. It is estimated that the operation of these reservoirs resulted in 0.5-foot reduction of the crest stage at Monte- video, Minn., during the June 1953 flood. Costs for the year for new work were $2,888.26, all by hired labor. Costs for operation and maintenance were $74,408.37. Expenditures were $80,394.18. Condition at end of fiscal year. Transfer of the project from the State of Minnesota to the United States was consummated on Sep- tember 7, 1950. Previously operated by the State of Minnesota, the project has been operated by the Government according to the ap- proved plan of operation since that time. Easements on 32.8 acres of land have been obtained, and 516.3 acres of land have been acquired in fee; easements on 14,642.6 acres of land are in process of acqui- sition. Construction under the present plan of improvement was started in September 1941 and was completed in December 1951. All structures are in good condition except for Watson Sag dike, which was damaged by the flood in the spring of 1952. Completion of land acquisition will complete the project. Total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1953, were $738,- 007.97, of which $600,125.92 was for new work and $137,882.05 was for operation and maintenance. Expenditures were $738,005.69, Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: .....- Appropriated------- _$117, 700. 00 - - $960, 800. 00 .... Cost---------------- 3, 041. 53 $20, 598. 36 $116, 932. 93 $103, 866. 60 $2, 888. 26 600, 125. 92 Expenditures----...----.... 2, 933. 74 17, 720. 91 113, 988. 00 109, 321. 33 3, 617. 55 600, 125. 92 Maintenance: .. Appropriated----- -------------- 18, 500. 00 -4, 600. 00 63, 300. 00 61, 900. 00 157, 600. 00 Cost-------------- --------------------------- 16, 595. 00 40, 427. 92 74, 408. 37 137, 882. 05 -------................--------.. ------------.. 15, 382. 42 Expenditures-....... 39, 269. 96 76, 776. 63 137, 879. 77 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_ ------------------------ $28, 430. 38 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_-_ ----- -28, 430. 38 FLOOD CONTROL---ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1095 18. 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 million from flood control apropriations for any 1 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 interests of flood control: Provided, That not more than $50,000 shall be allotted for this pur- pose for any single tributary from the appropriations made for any 1 fiscal year. In addition to funds previously alloted under this heading, the sum of $68,700 was made available during fiscal year 1953 for snag- ging and clearing on the Sheyenne River, N. Dak., from its mouth at the Red River of the North to the mouth of Rush River, a distance of about 11.6 miles; on the Minnesota River in the vicinity of Monte- video, Minn.; and on the Redwood River in the vicinity of Marshall, Minn. Work on the Sheyenne River was completed in the period November 1, 1952, to January 5, 1953. Construction has not been started on the Redwood or Minnesota Rivers. With funds allotted prior to this fiscal year, work on the Park River, N. Dak., between Grafton and a point 10 miles above the mouth was accomplished during the period July 31 to November 29, 1952, while work on the Forest River, N. Dak., from a point about 3 miles below Minto, up- stream to the Grand Forks County line, was accomplished in the period August 13 to November 17, 1952. Costs for the year were $91,623.87. Expenditures were $94,766.61. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated---------- -----.... -- $70, 000. 00 $52, 431. 00 $85, 000. 00 $54, 300. 00 $261, 731. 00 Cost- -_------- - - 30, 706. 73 89, 187. 20 6, 961. 20 91, 623. 87 218, 479.00 Expenditures -----. . 28, 710. 92 88, 804. 39 6, 197. 08 94, 766. 61 218, 479. 00 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ___________________________ $43, 252 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 _______________ 43, 252 19. FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948, AS AMENDED Section 212 of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, amended section 205 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, to provide for construction of small flood control projects not specifi- cally authorized by Congress when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable, subject to certain restrictions, in- cluding the provision that not more than $150,000 shall be allotted for 1096 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 this purpose at any single locality from the appropriations from any 1 fiscal year. Pursuant to this act the project for improvement of Swan Creek, near Casselton, N. Dak., was approved during the fiscal year, subject to general requirements specified by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936, as amended, with the additional provision that local interests assume all construction costs in excess of $150,000 and make such funds available to the District Engineer prior to initiation of construction. Local interests have indicated their willingness to give the addi- tional assurance required for the authorized project. The Swan Creek Water Conservation and Flood Control District of Cass County, N. Dak., was etablished June 12, 1953. Options are being taken on lands required. Local interests have requested a modified plan of channel alinement which will require a greater expenditure of funds than originally planned. Local interests will be required to submit assur- ances that they will meet the extra costs. Preliminary work has been initiated and the project report is com- plete. Construction has been deferred until local interests have agreed to assume all costs above the $150,000 Federal costs allowed by law. Costs of the work during the fiscal year were $6,937.26. Expendi- tures were $7,864.19. Total costs and exependitures to June 30, 1953, are $11,606.60. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated----- ......------ -------------- -------- $6,500. 00 $143,500. 00 $150, 000.00 Cost ............------------- ----------- ------. 4, 669.34 6, 937.26 11, 606.60 Expenditures---... .-.-. .... . ..-- ... 3, 742.41 7, 864.19 11, 606.60 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------- $137, 871. 40 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 .------ - 137, 871.40 -__ 20. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the year was $128,002.33 and the expendi- tures were $129,806.53. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Mainttnance: Appropriated-_ ------- $145, 000. 00 $60,000. 00 $150, 000. 00 $26,000. 00 $124, 500. 00 $1, 667, 100. 00 Cost--.. -- 115, 102. 67 __............ 126, 975. 98 141, 739. 70 32,770.85 128, 002. 33 1, 665, 601. 72 Expenditures----......... 106, 236. 77 143, 755. 69 128, 112. 30 44, 140. 22 129,806. 53 1,665,601. 72 FLOOD CONTROL--ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1097 21. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS One inspection was made during the year. Costs and expenditures for the year were $85.03. Total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953 were $164.80. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-----......... ------------ ----------- $300. 00 -$220. 23 $425.00 $504. 77 Cost---- -------------------------------- ----- 79.77 .......--- 85. 03 164.80 Expenditures.----...--------------- ---------- 32. 55 47.22 85.03 164.80 22. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report plete for- New work Maintenance cmplete Pembina River Reservoir, N. Dak--.....------- - 1950 $50, 000 .-----.....--------........ $719,800.1 Tongue River Reservoir, N. Dak_..-------- _ 1950 23, 695 ....------------- 813,300.1 Upper Mississippi River Basin (St. Paul district) 1950 ----------------........---- $22,800,000.2 Black River Reservoir, Wis. Dry Run, Iowa....----------------------------- 1951 31,706,900 ------------- Completed. 1Further work deferred pending review of H. Doc. 565, 78th Cong., 2d sess. 2 Has not been selected for construction. 8Exclusive of $42,765.80 expended from contributed funds. 23. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Joe River, Minn., tributary Flood Control Act, May of the Red River of the North. 17, 1950. Buffalo River, Minn,, tributary of House Public Works Com- Red River of the North drainage mittee resolution, July basin, Minn., S. Dak., and N. 19, 1950. Dak. Bull Dog Creek and Warroad Flood Control Act, Dec. River, Minn. 22, 1944. Cass Lake, Minn., with.reference Senate Public Works Com- to reconstruction and operation mittee resolution, Sept. of Knutson Dam. 23, 1949. Chippewa River and tributaries, Commerce Committee res- Wisconsin. olution, Oct. 28, 1941. Crow River, South Fork, Minn., Flood Control Committee for flood control and drainage resolution, Sept. 18, 1944. (review of report, Mississippi River above Coon Rapids Dam, Minn.) Cyr Rapids, Minn., for construc- House Public Works Com- tion of reservoir for flood entrol mittee resolution, July and production of power on Red 19, 1950. Lake River, Minn. Elba, Minn., in vicinity of, for House Public Works Com- flood control on Whitewater mittee resolution, Dec. River, Minn. 14, 1950. 1098 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Do. mendation Congress Huot, Minn., for construction of House Public Works Com- reservoir for flood control and mittee resolution, July production of power on Red Lake 19, 1950. River, Minn. Kickapoo River, Wis.........._... Flood Control Act, Aug. 28, 1937. Knutson Dam, Cass Lake, Minn., Senate Public Works Com- reconstruction and operation for mittee resolution, Sept. flood control. 23, 1949. Little Fork River, Minn..-....... House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Dec. 14, 1950. :Little Joe River, Minn., tributary Flood Control Act, May of Red River of the North. 17, 1950. Lost River, Minn., tributary of ----..do..---.............. Red River of the North. Lost River and Ruffy Brook, Senate Public Works Com- Minn., for flood control and other mittee resolution, Aug. purposes. 16, 1949. Medicine Creek, Minn., for flood Flood Control Committee control and drainage on Yellow resolution, Sept. 18, 1944. Medicine Creek, Minn. (tribu- tary of Minnesota River). Mendota Bridge, Minn., protec- House Public Works Com- tion for, against bank erosion, mittee resolution, July Minnesota River, Minn. 15, 1947. Minnesota River, Minn-........... Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Minnesota River, Minn., for flood Flood Control Committee control and drainage on Yellow resolution, Sept. 18, 1944. Medline Creek, Minn. Minnesota River, Minn., protec- House Public Works Com- tion for the Mendota Bridge, mittee resolution, July Minnesota, against bank erosion. 15, 1947. Mississippi River above Coon Flood Control Committee Rapids Dam, Minn., for flood resolution, Sept. 18, 1944. control and drainage on Crow River, South Fork, Minn. Mississippi River above Coon Rivers and Harbors Com- Rapids Dam near Minneapolis, mittee resolution, June Minn., including headwaters 7, 1945. reservoirs, for navigation, flood control, and other purposes. Mississippi River between the Senate Public Works Com- mouth of the Missouri River mittee resolution, June and Minneapolis, with a view to 15, 1950. navigation or flood control at and in vicinity of Winona, Minn. Mississippi River, flood control Flood Control Committee above mouth of Missouri River resolution, Sept. 18, 1944. (review of Mississippi River between Coon Rapids Dam and mouth of Ohio River). Mississippi River between Coon Flood Control Committee I Rapids Dam and mouth of the resolution, Nov. 10, 1943. Ohio River, Poplar River, Wis., flood control. Do............................. Commerce Committee res- olution, Oct. 1, 1943. Missouri River diversion project Commerce Committee res- (under special board). olution, June 22, 1937. Moose River, Minn., tributary of Flood Control Act, May Red River of the North. 17, 1950. Mouse (Souris) River, N. Dak..... Senate Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Mar. 28, 1949. Mud River, Minn., tributary of Flood Control Act, May Red River of the North. 17, 1950. Pembina River and tributaries, Commerce Committee res- North Dakota. olution, Feb. 28, 1945. Pine City, Minn., Snake River at Senate Public Works Com- and in vicinity of, for flood con- mittee resolution, Feb. trol. 10, 1950. Pine City, Minn., Snake River at House Public Works Com- and in vicinity of, with a view to mittee resolution, Feb. flood control, navigation, and 17, 1950. other purposes (tributary of St. Croix River, Wis. and Minn.). FLOOD CONTROL--ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1099 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions--Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Congress No mendaion Co...... Poplar River, Wis. (review of Commerce Committee res- Mississippi River between Coon olution, Oct. 1, 1943. Rapids Dam and mouth of Ohio River). Do.........-------......--------- Flood Control Committee resolution, Nov. 10, 1943. Rainy River, Minn., for naviga- Sec. 1, River and Harbor tion, flood control, power, and Act, Jan. 21, 1927. irrigation (308 report). Red Lake River, Minn., for con- House Public Works Com- struction of reservoir for flood mittee resolution, July control and production of power 19, 1950. at Huot or Cyr Rapids, Minn. Red Lake River and tributaries Senate Public Works Com- with reference to Lost River and mittee resolution, Aug. Ruffy Brook for flood control. 16, 1949. Red Lake River and tributaries, House Public Works Com- Minnesota, for feasibility of mittee resolution, Aug. drainage. canals along western 16, 1950. boundary of Red Lake Indian Reservation. Red River of the North drainage House Public Works Com basin, Minn., S. Dak., and N. mittee resolution, Mar. Dak., for flood control and allied 15, 1949. purposes, between cities of East Grand Forks, Minn., and Grand Forks, N. Dak., and the United States-Canadian boundary. Red River of the North, Minn. and Senate Public Works Com- N. Dak., for flood control in view mittee resolution, June of 1950 floods and international 15, 1950. aspects in accordance with article IX of the Boundary Waters Treaty of January 1909. ...........House Public Works Com- Do .. ......... .... mittee resolution, July 19, 1950. Red River of the North drainage House Public Works Com- basin, Minn., S. Dak., and N. mittee resolution, June Dak. 27, 1950. Red River of the North, flood con- Senate Public Works Com- trol on Lost River and Rufty mittee resolution, Aug. Brook. 16, 1949. Red River of the North, flood con- Flood Control Act, May trol on Mud River, Thief River, 17, 1950. Moose River and Lost River, tributaries in the State of Min- nesota. Red River of the North, flood con- ..... ------ - - do.......--------. - . .-- -___-........ I_ trol on Snake River, Tamarac River, Two River, Big Joe River, and Little Joe River, tributaries in the State of Minnesota. Red River of the North drainage House Public Works Com- basin, Minn., S. Dak., and N. mittee resolution, July Dak., for flood control on Buffalo 19, 1950. River, Minn. Red River of the North drainage basin, Minn., S. Dak., and N. Dak., for feasibility of construc- tion of reservoir for flood control and production of power on Red Lake River at Huot or Cyr Rapids; Minn. Root River, Fillmore, Mower, Flood Control Act, Aug. Olmstead, Winona, and Houston 28, 1937. Counties, Minn. Root River and tributaries, Min- Flood Control Act, July nesota. 24, 1946. Roseau River, Minn............... Flood Control Act, Dec. .221944 Do............................. Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Ruffy Brook, Minn., tributary of Senate Public Works Comrn- Red Lake River and Red River mittee resolution, Aug. of the North, for flood control. 16, 1949. 1100 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of al investigations for floo control Called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued: Date trans- Date trans- Document Recoi- Locality Authorization act nmitted to Do. mendation Congress St. Croix River, Wis. and Minn., House Public Works Com- .. with a view to flood control, mittee resolution, Feb. navigation, and other purposes, 17, 1950. on Snake River, at and in vicin- ity of Pine City, Minn. St. Croix River, flood control on Senate Public Works Comrn- ....................... Snake River, Minn., at and in mittee resolution, Feb. vicinity of Pine City, Minn. 10, 1950. Snake River, Minn., tributary of ....----- do-------------------- .... ---------- the St. Croix River, at and in the vicinity of Pine City, Minn., for flood control. Snake River, at and in vicinity of House Public Works Com- .. Pine City, Minn., with a view to mittee resolution, Feb. flood control, navigation, and 17, 1950. other purposes (tributary of St. Croix River, Wis. and Minn.). Snake River, Minn., tributary of Flood Control Act, May ..............------------ Red River of the North. 17, 1950. Souris (Mouse) River, N. Dak_.... Senate Public Works Comrn- .. mittee resolution, Mar. 28, 1949. Tamarac River, Minn., tributary Flood Control Act, May: ...-------- of Red River of the North. 17, 1950. Thief River, Minn., tributary of ....---- do..... ------ -------....................--- .......... Red River of the North. Two River, Minn., tributary of ....----do------ ------------------ ---------- .. Red River of the North. Warroad River and Bull Dog Flood Control Act, Dec. ..............------------ Creek, Minn. 22, 1944. Whitewater River, Minn., for flood House Public Works Comrn- . control in vicinity of Elba, Minn. mittee resolution, Dec. 14, 1950. Winona, Minn., with a view to Senate Public Works Com- _ navigation or flood control at and mittee resolution, June in vicinity of. 15, 1950. Wisconsin River and tributaries, Commerce Committee res- . ........... Wisconsin. olution, Oct. 28, 1941. Yellow Medicine Creek, Minn., Flood Control Committee .. for flood control and drainage, resolution, Sept. 18, 1944. (tributary of Minnesota River). Zumbro River and tributaries, House Public Works Comrn- . ........... Minnesota. mittee resolution, Mar. 5, 1952. 24. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF 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 approved July 24, 1946, section 206 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, and section 210 of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorized certain funds 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 modi- fication thereof as may be necessary in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate functioning of the work for flood control. Under the above authority, costs during the fiscal year were $225,- 300, being $135,000 for completing repairs to Prairie Island levee at Winona, Minn., by contract and $90,300 for emergency work in the Mississippi, Minnesota, and Red River of the North drainage basins. Expenditures were $225,293.44. FLOOD CONTROL---ST. PAUL, MINN., DISTRICT 1101 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated -- ------------ ------------......... $124, 562. 12 $47, 285. 04 $225, 300. 00 $397, 147. 16 Cost ..................- 77,957. 32 93, 889. 84 225, 300.00 397, 147. 16 Expenditures---.. _ _ --........... .... - 77, 262. 13 94, 585. 03 225, 293. 44 397, 140. 60 ] IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT This district comprises a portion of southwestern Iowa; north- western, central, and western Missouri; northern Kansas ; southern Nebraska; and a portion of northeastern Colorado embraced in the drainage basin of the Missouri River and tributaries from Rulo, Nebr., to the mouth. The report on the navigation project for the section of the Missouri River from Kansas City, Mo., to Rulo, Nebr., is included in report upon improvement of rivers and harbors in Omaha, Nebr., district. District engineer: Col. L. J. Lincoln, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Missouri River Division, Omaha, Nebr., comprising the Kansas City, Mo., Omaha, Nebr., Garrison, N. Dak., and Fort Peck, Mont., districts: Brig. Gen. Don G. Shingler, United States Army, through July 20, 1952; Brig. Gen. W. E. Potter, United States Army, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control--Continued Page Page 1. Missouri River, Kansas City 15. Tuttle Creek Reservoir, Mis- to Rulo_------------- 1104 souri River Basin, Kans - 1130 2. Missouri River, Kansas City 16. Topeka, Kansas River, Kans, 1132 to mouth------------- 1104 17. Stonehouse Creek, Jefferson 3.. Examinations, surveys, and County, Kans_ 1134 contingencies (general) --- 1107 18. Snagging and clearing, Dela- 4. Plant allotment____ 1108 ware River, Kans 1135 5. Inactive navigation projects 1108 19. Emergency bank protection, Kansas River at Lawrence Flood control Kans_ 1136 6. Missouri River Basin, Kan- 20. Emergency bank protection, sas City district- 1108 county bridge at Eudora, 7. Missouri River agricultural Kans_ 1136 levees, Sioux City, Iowa, 21. Chariton River, Mo__ --... 1137 to the mouth--------- 1110 22. Pomme de Terre Reservoir, 8. Kansas Citys on Missouri Missouri River Basin, Mo 1138 and Kansas Rivers, Mo., 23. Missouri River at New and Kans_____------- 1114 Haven, Mo__________ 1139 9. Emergency bank protection, 24. Preliminary examinations, Republican River, near surveys, and contingencies .McCook, Nebr_ 1123 for flood control ........ 1140 10. Bartley, Missouri River 25. Inspection of completed Basin, Nebr----------- 1124 works--------------- 1140 11. Harlan County Reservoir, 26. Inactive flood control proj- Missouri River Basin, ects----------------- 1141 Nebr-------------- 1124 12. Kanopolis Reservoir, Mis- 27. Miscellaneous activities -... 1141 souri River Basin, Kans _ 1127 28. Emergency flood control 13. Emergency bank protection, work under authority of Smoky Hill River, south of the Flood Control Act ap- Solomon, Kans_ 1129 proved Aug. 18, 1941, as 14. Seward, Big Blue River, modified and extended by Nebr_---------------- 1130 subsequent acts___-- ..-- 1144 1103 1104 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 1. MISSOURI RIVER, KANSAS CITY TO RULO See report on Missouri River, Kansas City to Sioux City, page 1148. 2. MISSOURI RIVER, KANSAS CITY TO THE MOUTH Location. The Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin Rivers conjoin at Three Forks, Mont., to form the Missouri River, which flows south- easterly 2,464.41 miles across or along seven States to the Mississippi River, 17 miles above St. Louis. For description, see page 1149, Annual Report for 1932. Practically the entire length of the section from Kansas City to the mouth is contained within the State of Missouri. Previous projects. The first appropriation for improvement by regulation was made in the River and HIarbor Act of June 18, 1878. The original plan for comprehensive improvement was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 2, 1882, modified by River and Harbor Acts of July 5, 1884, September 19, 1890, and June 13, 1902. For further details, see page 1891 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1153 of Annual Report for 1938. Eisting project. This provides for a channel of 9-foot depth and width not less than 300 feet, to be obtained by revetment of banks, construction of permeable dikes to contract and stabilize the water- way, cutoffs to eliminate long bends, closing of minor channels, re- moval of snags, and dredging as required. Length of section under improvement (mouth to upper end of Quindaro Bend) is 386.2 miles. Ordinary and extreme fluctuations of stage are 16 and 38 feet, respectively. The estimated cost for new work (1953) is $117,530,500, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The estimated cost for annual maintenance is $2,260,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25, 1912 Project adopted for securing a permanent navigable H. Doc. 1287, 61st Cong., 3 d sess. channel of 6-foot depth. (Contains latest published map.) Aug. 8,1917 This act fixed the upstream limit of the improvement H. Doe. 463, 64th Cong., 1st sess. at the upper end of Quindaro Bend (386.2 miles (Contains latest published map.) from the mouth), and provided for. dredging. Mar. 3,1925 For a minimum width of 200 feet, with a reasonable additional width around the bends. Aug. 30, 1935 For completion of improvement from the mouth to H. Doe. 238, 73d Cong., 2d sess. Sioux City, Iowa. (Contains latest published map.) Mar. 2, 1945 For securing a navigable channel of 9-foot depth and H. Doec. 214, 76th Cong., 1st sess a minimum iddth of 300 feet. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation. 'The project provides that cooperation from benefited localities may be required, in case a comprehensive plan is adopted by Congress, for an apportionment of expense, where any improvement confers special benefit; and receipt of contributions from private parties, to be expended with Government funds upon a;uthorized works where such would be in the interest of navigation, is authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 4, 1915. The ' Measured along 1941 adjusted mileage. RIVERS AND HARBORS-- ANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1105 Secretary of the Army has approved the general principle of coop- erative construction .on the Missouri River below Kansas City on the basis that 25 percent of the cost of any special installation shall be paid by the United States and 75 percent by the local interests. The total amount contributed by local interests in cooperation with the United States from 1918 to June 30, 1953, was $675,662.80, of which $8,647.11 was returned to contributors. Terminal facilities. Facilities for transferring grain, petroleum products, and other commodities are maintained at various locations on this section of the river. These facilities are listed in the following table: Location 2 Description of facility 1 Miaboves mouth Nearest town (1932 mileage) Existing facilities: Oil-loading facilities-- --------------------------------- 379. 6 Kansas City, Kans. Grain elevator, conveyor, and dock, publicly owned, leased to 379.1 Do. private concern. Warehouse, escalator, bulk-handling dock, and concrete loading 378. 6 Kansas City, Mo. platform, publicly owned, leased to a private corporation. Loading platform_---------------------- -- _----------- 378. 2 Do. Warehouse andconcrete loading platform, publicly owned, leased 377. 2 Do. to Department of the Army. 377. 1 Facilities for transferring sand and gravel .....-................ Do. Do--............................------------------------------- 322.0 Lexington, Mo. Do ...........-- --------------------------------------------- 297.4 Waverly, Mo. Grain-loading facilities__ ..------................................... 297. 15 Do. Facilities for transferring sand and gravel .......................a 227. 2 Glasgow, Mo. 2 226. 9 Grain-loading facilities ...................................----------------------------------- Do. Facilities for transferring sand and gravel_--...................... 196. 5 Boonville, Mo. 186. 0 Do ......................------------..................................----------------------- Rocheport, Mo. 142. 8 .Do, .....--.....--....------.......--..---......------..----------------------................ Jefferson City, Mo. Do............---------------------------------------------............................ - 96. 8 Hermann, Mo. 67.5 Do-.............---.........---...--------------------...................-------------------.. Washington, Mo. 28.0 Do-...........--.............................----------------------------------... St. Charles, Mo. Proposed facilities: Grain-loading facilities- ................................ - 384.0 Kansas City, Kans. Do----.. ---------------------------------------- ... .......--- 380.0 Do. 378. 1 Molasses-unloading facilities ___--------.............................. Kansas City, Mo. Coal-unloading facilities--...........-- .-- .-- -------- 369. 8 Do. Oil-unloading facilities- .--....................-......... 367. 8 Sugar Creek, Mo. Do-.......------.......------------------------------.................----------........ 257. 0 Dewitt, Mo. General purposes facilities--.................................... 196. 5 Boonville, Mo. Tank-unloading facilities .-....................... - 196.0 --.......... Do. Oil-unloading facilities ....-------- ----------------------------- 192.0 Do. Grain-loading facilities- ...........-- - - ----- -- .-----.--- - 134.0 Osage C ity, M o. Bulk-handling facilities-------------------- 5.0 St. Charles, Mo. ......................................... 1 Privately owned and operated unless otherwise indicated. 2 On right bank unless otherwise indicated. aOn left bank. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: This work consisted of the construction, by contract, of 26 dikes and 23 dike extensions totaling 30,710 linear feet, 11 lengths of revetment totaling 32,021 linear feet, and 3,188 linear feet of levee at a total cost of $1,893,175.26, and construction, by hired labor, of the following: Con- struction of 35 dikes and 5 dike extensions totaling 28,804 linear feet, 3 lengths of revetment totaling 24,452 linear feet, at a total cost of $1,224,671.17; removal of 8,173 linear feet of existing structures at a total cost of $62,897.14; payment in settlement of condemnation pro- 278038-53-von. 2--- 8 1106 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 ceedings for the acquisition of:land, for rights-of-way for channel changes, and the accomplishment of engineering, design, and surveys at a total of $108,313.69. The total cost of new work was $3,289,057.26. Maintenance: This work consisted of the repair, by contract, of 12,983 linear feet of dikes and 23,367 linear feet of revetment at a total cost of $1,191,703.82; transfer of Liberty Bend Bridge to State of Missouri for maintenance at a cost of $167,200; and the accomplish- ment, by hired labor, of the following: Removal of 2,103,636 cubic yards of material from 8 localities by the U. S. dredges Black, Mitch- ell, and Ste. Genevieve, and washing channel by the Sgt. Floyd, at a total cost of $312,076.85; the repair of 23,214 linear feet of dikes and 164,120 linear feet of revetment, at a total cost of $1,245,064.53; snag- ging, at a cost of $4,452.84; engineering, design, and surveys, includ- ing channel surveys, and general investigation in connection with maintenance work, at a total cost of $139,585.67; stream gaging for special studies and working data at a cost of $22,105.71; marking channel for navigation at a cost of $212,919.76; and maintenance of the Liberty Bend Cutoff highway bridge at a cost of $345.34. The total cost of all maintenance work was $3,295,454.52. The total costs for the fiscal year were as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds .. ................. __.. ......... . $3, 289, 057. 26 $3, 295, 454. 52 $6, 584, 511. 78 The total expenditures were $6,609,203.02. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was about 80 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year, based on the present approved estimate of cost. The physical extent of work accomplished was 1,847,665 linear feet of dikes, 1,308,690 linear feet of revetment, 29,499 linear feet of abatis, 27,493 linear feet of bank protection, 35,842 linear feet of retards, 30,299 linear feet of levees, 5 revetment spillways, excavation of 7,537,789 cubic yards of material in the con- struction of pilot canals, removal of 131,638 linear feet of existing structures, dredge fills totaling 1,546,493 cubic yards, removal of 432,664 cubic yards of rock, removal of 81,382,936 cubic yards of mate- rial by dredging, and removal of 5,439,461 cubic yards of material in the improvement of bank alinement. Although additional dikes and revetment are required to attain the project dimensions, a channel with a minimum depth of 6%/2 feet and a minimum width of 200 feet is avail- able throughout the navigation season, which covers approximately the period from March 15 to November 30. The controlling depth throughout this section of the river on June 30, 1953, was generally in excess of 9 feet due to the high river stage, at which time there was an average discharge at Kansas City, Mo., of approximately 104,000 cubic feet per second. The practical draft at ordinary stages of the river is 6 to 61/2 feet. This section of the river has been used for com- mercial navigation since June 1935. RIVERS AND HARBORS--KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1107 The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1953, was as follows : New work Maintenance Total Regular funds__ ................................ -..... $86, 168, 202. 82 $45,321, 897.38 $131, 490, 100. 20 Emergency Relief funds...............--------------------------- 1, 375, 243.49 133, 756. 51 1, 509, 000.00 Public Works funds ------.................. ....------------- 6, 468, 490. 38---.-.-. . 6, 468, 490. 38 94, 011, 936. 69 45, 455, 653.89 139, 467, 590. 58 The total expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1953, were $139,467,556.32 ($131,490,065.94 regular funds, $6,468,490.20 Pub- lic Works funds, and $1,509,000 Emergency Relief funds). Cost and financial summary CONSOLIDATED Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 2 New work: Appropriated- ...... $2,365,000.00 $1,885,000.00 $2,250,000.00 $2,300,000.00 $2,576,000.00 $101, 927, 358. 35 Cost-.._--_-_---. .- -2, 704, 481.99 2, 133, 335. 51 1, 613, 939. 62 2, 279, 824. 09 3, 289, 057. 26 101, 916, 414. 13 Expenditures- ........ 2, 831, 516. 45 2, 066, 205. 64 1, 646, 862. 85 2, 276, 221.03 3, 255, 045. 46 101, 916, 414. 13 Maintenance: Appropriated . .... 3, 098, 000. 00 2, 660, 000. 00 2, 225, 000. 00 2, 570, 000. 00 3, 193, 700. 00 45, 881, 887. 25 Cost-------------- 2, 946, 602. 64 2, 833, 894. 13 2, 041, 509. 43 2, 663, 897. 00 3, 295, 454. 52 45, 881, 322. 62 Expenditures- ... ... 2, 990, 437. 71 2, 777, 220, 21 2, 048, 565. 73 2, 591, 304. 68 3, 354, 157. 56 45, 881, 288. 36 1 Includes $644 374 05 for new work and $22,641.64 for maintenance expended from contributed funds. 2 Iicludes $7,260,103.39 for new work and $403,027.09 for maintenance for previous project. Other new work data: _ Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ------- --- ---------- $10, 944. 22 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_-------- . 1, 885, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 -------- 1, 895, 944. 22 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project-------------------------- 21, 622, 619. 09 3. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year was $6,824.43 and the expenditures were $6,159.42. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated......... $30, 000. 00 $16, 000. 00 $9. 110. 00 $13, 000. 00 $5, 400. 00 $1, 144, 634. 56 Cost---------- -. -20, 578. 49 22, 201.05 15, 031. 71 13, 379. 32 6, 824. 43 1, 138, 826. 61 Expenditures -------- 20, 427.38 22, 495. 05 15, 040.88 13, 668. 93 6, 159. 42 1, 138, 826. 61 1108 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 4. PLANT ALLOTMENT, KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total.to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated------ .......----------------........... .................... , -------------- ............------------. ............$2, 731, 070. 56 Cost. Expenditures-..---- $402, 706. 54 $93, 503. 24 -$491,595.23 -$1,010,645.45 $479, 488.32 1, 288, 910. 60 5. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report,: June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report complete for- New work Maintenance co Gasconade River, Mo.1=2---- ........----. . 1931 $139,003. 21 $85, 076.57 (3) Operation Snowbound .........------------------------ 1950 203, 557. 16 ......... (4) Osage River, Mo., lock and dam 6. - 1952 658, 075. 71 850, 495.32.. Improvement adequate for existing needs. 1. 2Curtailment of project recommended in H. Doec. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 3 Project for maintenance only. 4Completed. b Operation of lock and dam placed in standby status. 6. MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, KANSAS CITY DISTRICT Location. The flood control improvements included in this project are located on and along the Missouri River and several of the prin- cipal tributaries of the Missouri River and are located in the States comprising the Missouri River Basin. Ewisting project. The general comprehensive plan for flood control arnd other purposes in the Missouri River Basin provides for levees :along the Missouri River between Sioux City, Iowa, and the mouth, flood protection works at certain municipalities, and reservoirs located on the main stem of the Missouri River and on the tributaries for con- trol of flood flows at the dam site. The existing, project was author- ized by the following flood control acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 28, 1938 Adopted general comprehensive plan for Missouri Flood Control Committee Doec. 1, River Basin and authorized $9,000,000 for initiation 75th Cong., 1st sess. and partial accomplishment. Aug. 18, 1941 Modified the general comprehensive plan to include H. Doec. 842, 76th Cong., 3d sess. Harlan County dam and reservoir on the Repub- lican River, Nebr.; other supplemental flood con- trol works on the upper Republican River;, and authorized $7,000,000 additional expenditure. Dec. 22,1944 Expanded the general comprehensive plan for the H. Doe. 475, 78th Cong., 2d sess.; Missouri River Basin and authorized $200,000,000 S. Doe. 191, 78th Cong., 2d sess.; additional expenditure. S. Doec. 247, 78th Cong., 2d sess. July 24, 1946 Authorized an additional expenditure of $150,000,000 for prosecution of the general comprehensive plan for the Missouri River Basin. May 17,1950 Authorized an additional expenditure of $250,000,000 for prosecution of the general comprehensive plan for the Missouri River Basin. FLOOD CONTROL--KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1109 Included in the comprehensive basin plan are the following projects in the Kansas City district: Project Estimated Project Federal cost Missouri River agricultural levees, Rulo to mouth ..................................--------------------------------- $112, 100, 000 Kansas Citys, Mo., and Kans----.......----........................................------------------------------------------.. 45, 540, 000 .....-.............. Pioneer Reservoir, Arikaree River, Colo. and Kans------------- -- 19, 283, 000 Red Willow Reservoir, Red Willow Creek, Nebr_ --------------------------------- _ _ 12, 088, 000 Indianola, Republican River, Nebr----------------...................................................... 67, 275 Bartley, Republican River, Nebr ------------------------------------------------- _ 120, 100 ---- Harlan County Reservoir, Republican River, Nebr .___......................... 45, 641, 000 Kanopolis Reservoir, Smoky Hill River, Kans .....................................------------------------------------- 12, 347, 500 ....... ------- Tuttle Creek Reservoir, Big Blue River, Kans__-- _-__.--.----- 87, 941, 000 Chillicothe Reservoir, Grand River, Mo.....------------------.................------------------------ 64, 128, 000 Osceola Reservoir, Osage River, Mo...........--..............................------------------------------ 114, 018,000 South Grand Reservoir, South Grand River, Mo_ .----------------------------------- 28, 727, 000 Pomme de Terre Reservoir, Pomme de Terre River, Mo-- - ......--....----------- __ 22, 446, 000 Richland Reservoir, Gasconade River, Mo--............................................. 32, 269, 000 Arlington Reservoir, Gasconade River, Mo_-..........._ .............................. . 26, 250, 000 Recommended modification of project. Under date of February 28, 1949, the Chief of Engineers recommended that the existing general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Missouri River Basin be further modified and expanded to pro- vide for Milford and Perry Reservoirs on Republican and Delaware Rivers, Kans., respectively, and for local flood protection at Beatrice and Hubbell, Nebr.; Abilene, Salina, Marysville, Manhattan, Topeka (North Topeka and vicinity), Fort Riley, Lawrence, and Merriam, Kans.; and for flood control and major drainage on Stonehouse Creek, Kans., all in the Kansas River Basin at an estimated Federal cost of $41,805,000 for construction (H. Doc. No. 642, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). Under date of May 4, 1949, the Chief of Engineers recommended that the existing general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Missouri River Basin be further modified to provide for Rathbun Reservoir on Chariton River, Iowa, and for flood protection works at Mystic, Iowa, at an estimated Federal cost of $14,554,000 for constructing Rathbun Reservoir and $29,640 for construction of improvements at Mystic, Iowa (H. Doc. No. 561, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). Under date of August 15, 1949, the Chief of Engineers recom- mended that the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Missouri River Basin approved by the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, as modified by subsequent acts, be modified and expanded to include the construction of nine reservoirs and two local protection projects in the Osage River Basin at an estimated additional cost to the United States of $137,694,000 for con- struction (H. Doc. No. 549, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation. See pages 4--5 for requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year. The operations during the fiscal year, together with costs and expenditures for those projects on which plans were in preparation or on which construction had been initiated, are shown in following individual reports. Under sections 7 and 9 of Public Law 534, Flood Control Act, ap- proved December 22, 1944, the Corps of Engineers is responsible for 1110 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 detailed scheduling of operations of storage capacity reserved for or assigned to flood control in reservoirs constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation as well as those. constructed by the Corps of Engineers. Condition at end of fiscal year. The condition of the projects dis- cussed in individual reports is given in those reports. The total cost and expenditures to June 30, 1953, exclusive of the cost and expendi- tures for projects discussed in individual reports, for special engi- neering studies in connection with the comprehensive plan, was $55,568.55. The cost for maintenance (scheduling of flood control reservoir operations) was $32,554.07; the expenditures were $32,883.35. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated . ... . ------------ ...---------_ . .......... _ $55, 568. 55 Cost----------- ......... -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ 55, 568. 55 --------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures---.... 55, 568. 55 Maintenance: Appropriated--....------------------------$44, 000. 00 $35, 000. 00 $39, 000. 00 118, 000. 00 Cost--------------------------------- 35, 781. 83 43, 191. 34 32, 554. 07 111, 527. 24 Expenditures--- ------------------------......... 32, 497. 39 46, 146. 50 32, 883. 35 111, 527. 24 NOTE.--The allotments and costs shown above for new work cover 21X3113 Flood Control, General, funds allotted to "Republican River Basin Reservoirs (Medicine Creek Reservoir), Colorado, Nebraska, and Kan- sas." The allotments and costs shown above for maintenance cover 21X3113 Flood Control, General, funds allotted to "Scheduling of flood control reservoir operations." 7. MISSOURI RIVER AGRICULTURAL LEVEES, SIOUX CITY, IOWA, TO THE MOUTH (RULO, NEBR., TO MOUTH) Location. On both banks of the Missouri River from Sioux City, Iowa, to the mouth near St. Louis, Mo., a distance of approximately 760 miles. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for a series of levee units and appurtenant works along both sides of the Missouri River from Sioux City, Iowa, to the mouth, for the protection of agri- cultural lands and small communities against floods. The estimate of cost (1953) for that portion of the project from Rulo, Nebr., to the mouth is $119 million, of which $112,100,000 is the Federal cost for construction, $6,900,000 is for lands and damages to be borne by local interests. The existing project was authorized by the following Flood Control Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 18, 1941 Levees along both sides of the river from Sioux City H. Doc. 821, 76th Cong., 3d sess. to Kansas City. Dec. 22,1944 Extended project from Kansas City to the mouth H. Doc. 475, 78th Cong., 2d sess.; and provided for increased protection. S. Doc. 191, 78th Cong., 2d sess.; S. Doc. 247, 78th Cong., 2d sess. FLOOD CONTROL---KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1111 Local cooperation. Section 3 of the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, as amended by the Flood Control Act approved Decem- ber 22, 1944, applies. Local interests have furnished rights-of-way for construction of levees in units R 513-512 (secs. I and II), R 500, L 488, R 482, L 476, L 448-443 (secs. I and II), R 440, and L 400. Local interests have also indicated their interest in the early con- struction of other units of the project. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations under this project consisted of the following : Unit L 519-L 512-L 504: Detail project plans and specifications for the construction of levee and appurtenances for this unit are being accomplished by hired labor, approximately 69 percent of the work being completed at a total cost for the fiscal year of $36,128.42. Unit R 513-R 512: The construction of 8.6 miles of levee in section 1 was completed September 13, 1952, and seeding of 267 acres of levee was completed on October 10, 1952, and preparation of permanent records of construction by contract was accomplished at a cost during the fiscal year of $13,317.79. Modification of a drainage structure was completed February 25, 1952, by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $8,914.26. Engineering and design work in connection with the above was accomplished by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $7,273.08. The total cost during the fiscal year was $29,505.13. Unit R 500: The construction of 4.1 miles of levee to provide pro- tection for this unit was completed on April 12, 1953, and surfacing and slope protection was advanced to 99 percent of completion at a total cost during the fiscal year of $84,375.56. Engineering and design in connection with the above was accom- plished by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $1,262.75. The total cost during the fiscal year was $85,638.31. Unit L 497: Detailed project plans and contract plans and speci- fications for the construction of levee and appurtenances for this unit are being accomplished by hired labor, approximately 89 percent of the work being completed at a total cost for the fiscal year of $856.90. Unit L 488: Engineering work in connection with the preparation of plans for underseepage control and levee surfacing was accom- plished by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $917.66. Sur- facing of levee crown and construction of turnouts was completed, by contract, on June 15, 1953, at a cost of $37,413.47 during the fiscal year. The total cost for the fiscal year was $38,331.13. Unit R 482: The construction of 8.3 miles of levee to provide pro- tection for this unit having been previously completed, the construc- tion of underseepage control and modification of drainage structures was completed on June 15, 1953, and the installation of piezometer gages, by hired labor, was underway at a cost during the fiscal year of $323,148.43. Construction engineering and design in connection with the above, underseepage control, and modification of drainage structure was accomplished by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $7,769.98. The total cost for the fiscal year was $330,918.41. Unit L 476: Additional paving along Mace-Dillon Creek was ac- complished by contract at a cost during the fiscal year of $19,321.08. 1112 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Preparation of permanent records of construction of levee and appur- tenances was accomplished by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $1,127.41. Modification of drainage structures was accom- plished by hired labor at cost during the fiscal year of $722.83. Rais- ing and surfacing of levee was accomplished by contract at a cost dur- ing the-fiscal year of $69,853.34. Construction engineering and design in connection with the above and in connection with underseepage control was accomplished by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $13,891.24. The total cost for the fiscal year was $104,915.90. Unit L-448-L-443: Engineering work in connection with under- seepage control and modification of drainage structures was accom- plished by hired labor at a cost of $9,836.14. Preparation of perma- nent records of construction of levees and appurtenances accomplished by contract was done at a cost of $200.53. Construction of levee slope protection and modification of drainage structures was accomplished during the fiscal year at a cost of $7,346.86. Work was initiated, by contract, on the raising and surfacing of levees at a cost of $85.02. The total cost for the fiscal year was $17,468.55. Unit R-440: Engineering work in connection with underseepage control, Doniphan Creek tieback levees and modification of drainage structures was accomplished by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $7,556.40. The construction by contract of 9.6 miles of levee including surfacing, to provide protection for this unit, was completed at a cost of $43,248.07 during the fiscal year. Preparation of perma- nent records of construction of levees and drainage structures built by contract was done by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $270.45. The total cost for the fiscal year was $51,074.92. The preparation of detailed project plans for units R-471, L-466, R-460; L-435; L-426, L-419; L-408; L-400; R-395, R-393; L-392; L-385; L-330; R-289, R-272; two units covering the raising of rail- way bridges and general engineering on the remaining units was under- way, by hired labor, at a cost during the fiscal year of $211,300.31. A contract for expert engineering services on Unit L-330 was com- pleted at a cost of $7,837.50. The total cost during the fiscal year for the Missouri River agri- cultural levees project was $913,975.48, and the total expenditures were - $1,151,222.38. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 10 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year based on the present es- timated cost. Construction of the project was initiated in June 1948 with the start of construction of levees for unit L-488. During April 1952 there occurred a flood which overtopped or breached all privately constructed farm levees from Rulo, Nebr., to Kansas City, Mo., and damaged approximately 60 percent of those from Kansas City to the mouth. This flood exceeded all floods oc- curring during the past century in the reaches above Leavenworth, Kans. The only levees in the Kansas City to Rule section that did not fail during this April 1952 flood were the seven levee units constructed FLOOD CONTROL---KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1113 by the Corps of Engineers under the Missouri River agricultural levees project. The status of individual units of the project at the end of the fiscal year was as follows: Unit L-519-L-512-L-504: The preparation of definite project plans and contract plans and specifications was underway. Unit R-513--R-512: Definite project plans and contract plans and specifications for the construction of levees have been completed. The construction of 8.6 miles of levee in section I of this unit was completed, and the construction of 8 miles of levees in section II of this unit has been completed. The construction of 2.5 miles of levees in the Mooney drainage ditch section has been completed. Surfacing of levees and channel clearing is underway. Unit R-500: Definite project plans and contract plans and specifica- tions for construction of levees have been completed. The construc- tion of 4.1 miles of levees, including surfacing and slope protection for this unit, was 98 percent complete. Unit L-497: The preparation of definite project plans and contract plans and specifications was underway. Unit L-488: Definite project plans and contract plans and specifica- tions for the construction of levees have been completed. The con- struction, surfacing, and seeding of 11.5 miles of levees in this unit have been completed. Unit R-482: Definite project plans and contract plans and specifi- cations for the construction of levees have been completed. The con- struction of 8.3 miles of levees, including underseepage control in this unit, was completed. Surfacing, slope protection, and modification of drainage structures is underway. Unit L-476: Definite project plans and contract plans and specifica- tions for the construction of levees have been completed. The con- struction of 6.7 miles of levees, including surfacing in this unit, has been completed. Levee raising and slope protection is underway. Unit L-448-L-443: The construction of 8.3 miles of levee to protect section I of this unit, and construction of 5.8 miles of levee to protect section II of this unit, including slope and toe protection, is com- pleted. The construction of Cloverdale Drain levees is complete. Levee raising and surfacing is underway. Unit R-440: The construction of 9.6 miles of levees in this unit in- cluding surfacing has been completed. Unit L-400: Definite project plans and contract plans and specifi- cations were completed. Unit L-330: The contract for expert engineering services in con- nection with surveys for design of levee is complete. Units L-455, L-435, 434.5 (bridge), L-426-419, 408.2 (bridge), L-408, R-395-393, L-392, L-385, R-471-R-460-L-466 and R- 289-R-272: Preliminary work in connection with the preparation of detailed project plans was underway. The total cost of the existing project (all new work) to June 30, 1953, was $11,182,369.44, and the total expenditures were $11,180,513.81. 1114 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary CONSOLIDATED Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated- ......1$4,125,000.00 $3,611,350.00 $374, 900. 00 $1,543,900.00 $319, 000..00 $12, 880, 150. 00 Cost-------------- 2, 066, 003. 07 4, 545, 104. 55 2, 260, 800. 22 536, 605. 28 913, 975. 48 11, 182, 369. 44 Expenditures .. -_- - _2, 110, 297. 05 4, 124, 016. 50 2,476, 780. 36 2, 665, 229. 74 -1,151,222.38 11, 180, 513. 81 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_---------------------- $1,530, 507. 35 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_----------- 75, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 .___... 1,605, 507. 35 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project--------------------------99, 144, 850. 00 8. KANSAS CITYS ON MISSOURI AND KANSAS RIVERS, MO. AND KANS. Location. Kansas Citys on Missouri and Kansas Rivers in Missouri and Kansas. The municipal and industrial areas which require flood protection extend from the mouth of the Kansas River about 6% miles up and 9'1/2 miles down the Missouri River and 9% miles up the Kansas River. Existing project. The general plan of improvement contemplates protection works, consisting principally of levees and floodwalls, for 13 separate project units, which are designated as follows: Argentine; Armourdale; Central Industrial; Fairfax-Jersey Creek; North Kan- sas City; East Bottoms; channel improvement, Kansas River; bridge and approach alterations, Kansas River; channel improvement, Mis- souri River; floodway improvement, Missouri River; Birmingham; Blue Valley Industrial; and Liberty Bend cutoff. The existing project was authorized by the following Flood Control Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 22, 1936 Levees and floodwalls for the protection of the Kan- H. Doc. 195, 73d Cong., 2d sess. sas Citys, at an estimated construction cost not to exceed $10,000,000, estimated cost of lands and damages, $8,000,000. Dec. 22,1944 Modified and extended the project to provide con- H. Doc. 342, 78th Cong., 1st sess. struction of cutoffs and protection for additional areas at an estimated additional cost of $8,445,000. July 24,1946 Authorized the Chief of Engineers to include neces- sary railroad bridge and approach alterations as a Federal responsibility. The estimated cost (1953) is $53,064,000, of which $45,540,000 is the Federal cost and $7,524,000 is for lands and damages to be borne by local interests. This project will be operated as part of the comprehensive plan for the Missouri River Basin and it is contemplated that, with res- ervoir control, substantially complete flood protection will be provided for the Kansas Citys. The units involve construction approximately as follows: FLOOD CONTROL-KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1115 Argentine unit: The original levees and floodwalls built by private interests were of sufficient height to protect the district from the design flood, but to correct inadequate design and improper materials used in constructing the levees it was originally planned to strengthen the levees, install necessary facilities for control of underseepage, and construct a pumping unit. Since the inadequacies of the original construction by private interests are being corrected through proper design and selection of materials in the emergency restoration neces- sitated by the flood of 1951, the levee work formerly contemplated under this unit no longer will be required. However, studies sub- sequent to the flood of 1951 indicated the necessity for constructing protection for the approaches to the Argentine Boulevard and the West Kansas Avenue bridges, and the construction of a tieback levee along the Santa Fe drainage ditch to intercept side hill drainage. Armourdale unit: The earth levee along the left bank of the Kansas River from mile 6.7 to mile 2.9 1 is of sufficient heights to provide protection from the design flood. The project provides for raising the existing levee from mile 2.9 to 2.8; 1 constructing a new levee riverward of the existing floodwall from mile 2.8 to 1.7; 1 replace existing floodwall with a new floodwall from mile 1.7 to 1; 1 construct a new levee from mile 1 to 0.7; 1 and construction of new floodwall, including the replacement of a short section of existing wall from mile 0.7 to 0.3.1 The downstream end of the new wall will connect with the southern terminus of the existing Fairfax District levee. Central Industrial unit: Beginning at the south end of the Armour- Swift-Burlington Bridge over the Missouri River, mile 376.9,2 the existing and proposed protection for the district extends upstream along the right bank of the Missouri River to the mouth of the Kansas River, mile 378.8,2 a distance of 1.9 miles, and thence upstream along the right bank of the Kansas River to mile 3.4,1 in the vicinity of the Seventh Street Bridge, a total distance of 5.3 miles. The plan of improvement consists of the construction of concrete floodwalls and earth levees to protect the portion of the unit lying in the State of Missouri, and the raising of existing structures and construction of new concrete floodwalls and earth levees to protect the portion of this unit located in the State of Kansas. Fairfax-Jersey Creek unit: About 30,900 feet of earth levee, 1,981 feet of concrete floodwalls, and 32,100 feet of bank-protection works, extending along the right bank of the Missouri River from a point immediately above the Kansas City, Kans., water and light plant (mile 385.3)2 downstream to the mouth of the Kansas River, thence along the left bank of the Kansas River to the vicinity of the intercity viaduct (mile 0.3) ; 1 pumping plants; and appurtenant works. Sub- sequent to the construction of the above work, the elevation of the design flood has been raised due to a decrease in the width of the flood- way, necessitating the raising of the Fairfax-Jersey Creek flood- protection works. North Kansas City unit: Beginning at a point northwest of the Kansas City, Mo., municipal waterworks, the existing and proposed 1 Above mouth of Kansas River. 2 Above mouth of Missouri River. 1116 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 protection for the unit extends downstream along the left bank of the Missouri River for a distance of about 6.55 miles and opposite ap- proximately Missouri River mile 375; thence north along the right bank of Rock Creek to the Wabash Railroad right-of-way, a distance of about 0.8 mile; thence northwesterly along a drainage ditch to high ground northeast of the Kansas City, Mo., municipal waterworks, a distance of about 1.6 miles. The plan of improvement consists of raising and realinement of existing levees and a railroad embankment and the construction of new earth levees and concrete floodwalls to protect the city of North Kansas City, Mo., and the municipal air- port and waterworks for the city of Kansas City, Mo. The total length of the proposed system is 9 miles. East Bottoms unit: Beginning at the south end of the Armour- Swift-Burlington bridge over the Missouri River, mile 376.9,2 the existing and proposed protection for the district extends downstream along the right bank of the Missouri River to the mouth of the Bi'" Blue River, thence southwesterly along the left bank of Big Blue River to high ground. The proposed improvements will consist of levees and a floodwall and appurtenances. The plan also contemplates nec- essary rectification of the Big Blue River channel near the mouth of this stream. Channel improvement, Kansas River unit: Bank-stabilization works along the right bank of the Kansas River from the Seventh Street Bridge to the Kansas City Terminal Railway bridge (mile 3.50 to mile 2.49 1); excavation of a foreshore bar along the right bank of the Kansas River, extending from the Kansas City South- ern Railroad bridge (mile 0.84)1 to the mouth; and removal of major obstructions from the bed of the main channel of the Kansas River between the Argentine Bridge (mile 5.13)1 and the mouth. Bridge and approach alterations, Kansas River unit: In order to permit the free passage of drift during flood periods, it is contem- plated that all bridges across the Kansas River between mile 5.13 and the mouth which do not now provide adequate floodway will be raised above the design flood profile. This would involve the perma- nent raising of 4 highway and 3 railroad bridges, and provision of facilities for the temporary raising during flood periods of 3 other railroad bridges. Channel improvement, Missouri River unit: The work contemplated under this unit consists of dredging of a foreshore bar along the left bank of the Missouri River in the vicinity of mile 377.5; and of dredg- ing the left bank where it extends riverward of the adopted channel alinement in the vicinity of mile 374.2 In addition, excavation of the abandoned overbank area between the North Kansas City levee and the present channel to approximately low water elevation is contemplated. Replacement of the left-bank approach fills to the Armour-Swift-Burlington and Hannibal bridges by approach spans is provided in the plans and is necessitated by the widening of the Kansas City reach by setting back the North Kansas City levee and dredging the abandoned overbank area. X Above mouth of Kansas River. * Above mouth of Missouri River. FLOOD CONTROL---KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1117 Floodway improvement, Missouri River unit: The work contem- plated under this unit consists of removing brush and timber from the area riverward of the existing Birmingham drainage district levee along the left bank of the Missouri River between mile 370 and mile 363 and of removing brush from the area riverward of the proposed East Bottoms levee along the right bank between mile 373.5 and mile 367.8.2 Birmingham unit: In order to provide protection to the Birming- ham district, various upstream sections of the Birmingham levee, between mile 371.7 and mile 365.5 2 will be raised by the addition of rolled fill and downstream sections will be strengthened. Blue Valley Industrial unit: The work contemplated under this unit consists of the construction of levees and floodwalls at approxi- mately present Big Blue River mile 5.4 to provide flood protection for a section of the Big Blue River Valley. Liberty Bend Cutoff: The work under this unit consists of the construction of a main cutoff channel beginning at mile 363.7 and extending downstream to mile 358.5; 2 a second cutoff channel from mile 358.5 to mile 357; 2 and a new highway bridge where the main cutoff channel intersects U. S. Highway No. 71 (bypass), which at present crosses the Missouri River north of the proposed cutoff at mile 361.2 Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. The necessary assurances of cooperation by local interests with respect to the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936, were approved by the Secretary of War as follows: Argentine; Armourdale; bridge and approach alterations, Kansas River; Central Industrial (Kansas section) ; channel improvement, Kansas River; and Fairfax-Jersey Creek units, approved July 6, 1938. Central Industrial (Missouri section) and East Bottoms units, ap- proved March 22, 1941. North Kansas City unit, approved June 17, and June 20, 1941. Birmingham unit, approved December 11, 1945. New assurances of cooperation by local interests in compliance with the further provisions of the Flood Control Act approved De- cember 22, 1944, were approved by the Secretary of the Army on April 23, 1946. Rights-of-way for the Central Industrial; channel improvement, Kansas River; channel improvement, Missouri River; Fairfax-Jersey Creek; East Bottoms; Armourdale; and North Kansas City units of the project have been furnished. Local interests have contributed a total of $618,850.88 for work desired, but not required, to provide the protection authorized under the project, as follows: Unit Amount Fairfax-Jersey Creek---- ---------------------- --------- $157, 939. 96 Central Industrial-_--------------------- -- 9, 150. 00 Armourdale -------- ------------------------------- 19, 950. 00 North Kansas City------------------- -------------------- 225, 000. 00 East Bottoms------------------------ 206, 810.92 Total.. ------------------------ --------------------- 618, 850. 88 SAbovemouth of Missouri River. 1118 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Operationsand results during the fscal year. Operations under this project consisted of the following: Argentine unit: Prior to the flood of July 1951, detailed project plans and contract plans and specifications for the construction of the levee and appurtenances for the unit were completed, the work was advertised, a contract awarded, and construction surveys initiated by the contractor. Construction by contract of (A. T. & S. F.) pumping plant was 80 percent complete at a cost for the fiscal year of $46,747.65. Surfacing levees and gating levee outlets was 76 percent complete, by contract, at a cost for the fiscal year of $37,608.02. Surfacing of levee crown, station 125+00 to station 271+21 was completed, by contract, at a cost during the fiscal year of $7,508.26. Also, subsequent studies indicate the necessity of modifications of detailed project plans and contract plans and specifications which are being prepared by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $7,726.31. The total cost dur- ing the fiscal year was $99,590.24. Armourdale unit: Preparation of detailed project plans was ac- complished by hired labor during the fiscal year at a cost of $9,833.53. Construction by contract of Osage Avenue pumping plant is under- way at a cost during the fiscal year of $931.73. Construction by con- tract of gating of outlet structure was accomplished at a cost during the fiscal year of $76,754.14. The total cost for this unit during the fiscal year was $87,519.40. Birmingham unit: Preparation of detailed project plans and con- tract plans and specifications for levees in the portion of the unit down- stream from station 250 + 00 was underway by hired labor during the fiscal year at a cost of $5,803.98. Construction of levee and appurte- nances in the portion of the unit upstream from station 250+00 was completed by contract at a cost during the fiscal year of $18,560.16. The total cost for this unit during the fiscal year was $24,364.14. Blue Valley Industrial unit: Preparation of detailed project plans was underway at a cost of $64.42. Bridge and approach alterations, Kansas River unit: Preparation of detailed project plans for the alterations of the Kansas City Termi- nal Railroad bridge was underway by hired labor during the fiscal year and contract plans and specifications for the raising of the East Kansas Avenue Bridge was completed and planning for the lifting mechanism for the (C. G. W.) Railroad bridge was underway at a cost of $4,092.35. Construction of lifting facilities for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad bridge was completed by contract on March 25, 1952, with final acceptance January 9, 1953, at a cost during the fiscal year of $4,072.46, and work was initiated on the raising of the Missouri Pacific Railroad bridge No. 72 and construction by contract is 62 percent complete at a cost during the fiscal year of $135,657.53. The total cost during the fiscal year was $143,822.34. Central Industrial unit: Studies subsequent to the flood of July 1952 indicate the desirability of performing additional work in this unit, therefore preparation of detailed project plans was accomplished dur- ing the fiscal year at a cost of $4,033.17. Construction of toe and bank protection for the Kansas section, by contract, at a cost of $459,179.35, and surfacing of levee crown was completed at a cost FLOOD CONTROL---KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1119 during the fiscal year of $6,720.41. The total cost for this unit for the fiscal year was $469,932.93. Channel improvement, Kansas River unit: Plans and specifications were completed for removal of obstructions by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $1,456.45. Channel improvement, Missouri River unit: Preparation of de- tailed project plans, by hired labor, was accomplished during the fiscal year at a cost of $247.18. Preparation of contract plans and speci- fications for bank stabilization and excavating left bank of the Mis- souri River, part II, was accomplished, by hired labor, at a cost dur- ing the fiscal year of $7,531.08. Contract plans and specifications for the extensions to the Hannibal Bridge and the A. S. B. bridge was completed by contract at a cost during the fiscal year of $4,626.76. Construction of bank stabilization, part I, was advanced to 92 percent of completion, by contract, at a cost during the fiscal year of $538,068.57. Construction, by contract, consisted of bank stabiliza- tion, part II, at a cost during the year of $207,053.67, and excavation of channel at a cost during the fiscal year of $9,968.95. The total cost for this unit during the fiscal year was $767,496.21. East Bottoms unit: Preparation of detailed project plans was under- way by hired labor during the fiscal year at a cost of $2,758.43. Prep- aration of contract plans and specifications was underway by hired labor during the fiscal year at a cost of $17,493.32. Surfacing by contract was completed during the fiscal year at a cost of $28,423.85. Preparation of permanent records of construction of pumping plants was accomplished by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $98.01. The total cost for this unit during the fiscal year was $48,773.61. Fairfax-Jersey Creek unit: Preparation of detailed project plans was underway by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $14,214.45. Preparation of contract plans and specifications was underway by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $87,823.78. Drilling pilot holes for pressure relief wells was completed by hired labor at a cost of $2,721.83. Construction of stage 3, pressure relief well system, was initiated on July 9, 1951, and was completed October 23, 1952, by contract, during the fiscal year at a cost of $28,733.73. Construction of the Jersey Creek sewer was initiated on August 13, 1951, and was advanced to 98 percent of completion by contract during the fiscal year at a cost of $396,826.51. Construction of Jersey-Creek sewer shutter gate by contract was underway at a cost of $339.17. Construction to raise the levees in this unit was initiated August 7, 1951, and was advanced to 99 percent of completion by contract during the fiscal year at a cost of $779,539.04. Construction of pumping plants F2, F3, F6, and F9 was initiated by contract at a cost during the fiscal year of $141,705.88. Construction by contract of stoplog gap and emergency gates was underway at a cost during the fiscal year of $176.22. The total cost for this unit during the fiscal year was $1,452,080.61. Liberty Bend Cutoff unit: Conderu-ntion proceedings in connection with acquisition of land for the cutoff were completed during the fiscal year at a total cost of $11,429.13. 1120 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 North Kansas City unit: Preparation of detailed project plans was underway by hired labor during the fiscal year at a cost of $59.03. Preparation of contract plans and specifications was accomplished by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $7,004.33. Marking of piezometer tubes was initiated by hired labor at a cost of $925.05. Construction of levees and two pumping plants was initiated July 6, 1951, and was advanced to 92 percent of completion by contract during the fiscal year at a cost of $353,880.37. Construction of Rock Creek pumping plant was initiated on February 21, 1952, and was advanced to 62 percent of completion by contract during the fiscal year at a cost of $134,972.30. Surfacing was accomplished by contract at a cost dur- ing the fiscal year of $11,741.18. The total cost during the fiscal year for this unit was $508,582.26. General engineering studies pertaining to all units of the project were accomplished, by hired labor, at a cost during the fiscal year of $52,430.59. The total cost during the fiscal year for the Kansas Citys project was $3,667,542.33 (including contributed funds of $97,654.40), and the expenditures were $- 1,422,127.22 (including contributed funds of $97,654.40). Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was about 69 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year, based on the presently authorized estimated cost. Construction of the project was started in April 1940 with the initiation of construction of levees and incidental work in the Fairfax-Jersey Creek unit of the project. Argentine unit: The inadequacies of the original construction of the levees are being corrected through proper design and selection of materials in the emergency restoration, and the Santa Fe pumping plant is being restored under the emergency program. Surfacing and gating of drainage outlets is 78 percent complete. Armourdale unit: The construction of approximately 7,300 linear feet of levees and about 4,400 linear feet of floodwall to protect the section of this unit from Kansas River mile 2.84 downstream to mile 0.30 was completed. A contract for the construction of the Osage Avenue pumping plant is underway. Surfacing of levees and gating of drainage outlets is underway. Birmingham unit: Detailed project plans and the contract plans and specifications for raising and strengthening the levees upstream from station 250+ 00 in the vicinity of Missouri River mile 365.5 have been completed. The construction has also been completed. Work on the preparation of contract plans and specifications for the down- stream portion of the levees for this unit is underway. Blue Valley Industrial unit: Detailed project plans and interior drainage studies have been completed. Bridge and approach alterations, Kansas River unit: The James Street, Central Avenue, Kansas City Southern Railway, and Kansas City Stock Yards Co. bridges have been raised. Construction to pro- vide lifting facilities for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad bridges has been completed. Contract plans and specifications for the raising of the other bridges, except the Kansas City Terminal Railway bridge, have been substantially com- FLOOD CONTROL--KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1121 pleted. Contracts have been awarded for raising the East Kansas Avenue Bridge and the Missouri Pacific Railroad bridge No. 72 and construction is underway. Central Industrial unit-Missouri section: The floodwalls, levees, and the pumping plants to protect this section of the central industrial unit have been completed. The improvements to protect this section consist of 7,706 linear feet of floodwalls and appurtenances, 183 linear feet of earth levee to full grade and section, 777 linear feet of temporary tieback levee, 187 linear feet of revetment of levee slope, a new pump- ing plant, and an addition to another pumping plant. Central Industrial unit-Kansas section: The construction of levees, floodwalls, and pumping plants to protect this section of the unit have been completed. Bank and toe protection is 99 percent complete. The improvements to protect this section consist of approximately 9,300 linear feet of levee, 706 linear feet of new flood- wall, raising 8,605 linear feet of existing floodwall, and underseepage control system, two pumping plants, and an addition to another pump- ing plant. Channel improvement, Kansas River unit: The stabilization of the right bank of the Kansas River from the Seventh Street Bridge to the Kansas City Terminal Railway bridge and the removal of a fore- shore bar at the mouth of the Kansas River have been completed. This work consisted of the excavation and disposition of 361,013 cubic yards of material in connection with the removal of the foreshore bar, and removal of 14,255 cubic yards of objectionable material, placement of 34,047 cubic yards of earth fill, 25,426 tons of stone, and 4,149 squares of bank paving in connection with bank stabilization. Plans and speci- fications for removal of obstructions is complete and work by hired labor is underway. Channel improvement, Missouri River unit: A contract has been awarded for the construction of part I of this unit, which consists of c,106,630 cubic yards of random and impervious fill, 318 square yards of surfacing, 195,290 tons of stone for filter blanket, riprap, rock- fill toe and rockfill dikes, 237,220 pounds of reinforcing steel, 16,845 pounds of miscellaneous metals, 270 linear feet of fencing. Construc- tion under this contract is complete. Contract plans and specifications for the extensions of the Hannibal and A. S. B. bridges are complete. Channel excavation by contract is complete. Construction by contract of bank stabilization, part II, is complete. This work consisted of excavation of 337,999 cubic yards of material, removal of 771 cubic yards of obstruction and wood piling, placement of 36,203 tons of riprap and rockfill toe. East Bottoms unit: The construction of about 46,200 linear feet of levee and 1,750 linear feet of floodwall and appurtenances was initiated in April 1948 and has been completed. The construction of six pump- ing plants is complete. Surfacing of levees has been completed. Fairfax-Jersey Creek unit: This unit has been completed except for the raising of levees and floodwalls, completion of the underseepage control system, and construction of additional pumping plants; the original levees and floodwalls were completed in May and June 1941. 278038-53-vo. 2- 9 1122 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Three pumping plants were constructed subsequent to completion of the levees and floodwalls, and construction of four additional pumping plants is underway. Completed work included the construction of 30,900 linear feet of earth levees, a levee drainage system, approxi- mately 14,974 squares of foundation and toe-protection mattress, 30,- 881 squares of revetment paving, 965 linear feet of steel sheetpile wall, and 1,981 linear feet of floodwalls. Partial installation of an under- seepage control system has also been completed. Construction under the contract for the raising of the levees is 99 percent complete, the Jersey Creek sewer is 98 percent complete, the Jersey Creek sewer shutter gate is under construction, construction of stoplog gap and emergency gates is underway, and the stage III underseepage con- trol is complete. Liberty Bend Cutoff unit: The construction of a new highway bridge, excavation ofj2 cutoffs, relocation of 2 pipelines, construction of levees along both banks of the upper cutoff and the construction of approximately 5,000 linear feet of revetment along the left bank of the upper cutoff have been completed. The construction of 9,994 linear feet of revetment to divert the river through the new channel and protect the right bank of the lower cutoff, and an extension to the Liberty, Mo., sewer system have also been completed. North Kansas City unit-airport section: The airport section is that portion of the North Kansas City unit lying west of and upstream from the Hannibal Bridge on the left bank of the Missouri River. Approximately 20,200 linear feet of levees, including stoplog and sand- bag gaps and appurtenances, 19,800 linear feet of levee slope and bank protection, 552 linear feet of floodwall, and 160 linear feet of retaining wall were completed in October 1947. The installation of under- seepage wells, installation of additional pumping capacity in one pumping plant, and installation of a collector system for the under- seepage control system have also been completed. Marking of piezometer tubes is underway. North Kansas City unit-lower section: The lower section of the North Kansas City unit is that portion of the unit lying east of and downstream from the Hannibal Bridge. Detailed project plans and contract plans and specifications for raising and relocating existing levees and construction of three new pumping plants have been com- pleted. A contract for the construction of levees and two pumping plants is 92 percent complete, and the contract for the Rock Creek pumping plant is 62 percent complete. The total cost, all new work, of the existing project to June 30, 1953, was $31,030,585.80, exclusive of contributed funds of $584,705.28, and the expenditures were $30,851,044.24, exclusive of $584,705.28 con- tributed funds. FLOOD CONTROL--KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1123 Cost and. financial summary CONSOLIDATED Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated . 1$7, 178, 023. 49 $5,000,000.00 $.... $6,775,237.43 $8,887,250.00 -$418,000.00 $39, 167, 950. 88: Cost-............... -- 6, 820, 815. 33 5, 924, 930. 73 2, 237, 424. 33 3, 394, 587. 62 3,667. 542. 33 1, 615, 201. 08 Expenditures- ...... 6, 728, 515. 48 5, 761, 860. 49 2, 636, 405. 81 8, 188, 843. 26 -1,422,127.22 31, 435, 749. 52 1 Exclusive of $1,376.97 (proceeds for sale of plant that was revoked in fiscal year 1949). Other new work data : Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 _______ _____-----------$6, 455, 647 Unubligated balance available for fiscal year 1954___ ______ 6, 455, 647 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project_---_-------------------------- 990, 900 6, 9. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION, REPUBLICAN RIVER, NEAR McCOOK, NEBR. Location. On left bank of Republican River near McCook, Nebr. Existing project. Construction of 1,063 linear feet of brush and stone cribs to stop erosion of the left bank of the Republican River to prevent destruction of water supply lines to McCook, Nebr. This project was selected for construction under the provisions of section 14 of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. The Federal cost of the improvements is $16,211.52. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. All rights-of- way have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year. Construction of this project was completed, by hired labor, at a cost during the fiscal year of $645.05 and a total expenditure of $1,805.58. The total cost during the fiscal year, all new work, was $645.05 and the total expenditures were $1,805.58. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was accomplished in May 1952. The total cost and expenditures for the completed project, all new work, were $16,211.52. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ... ................................... $25, 000. 00 -$8, 788. 48 $16, 211. 52 Cost------- 15,566. 47 .----------- 645. 05 16, 211. 52 Expenditures ....---- - 14, 405. 94 1, 805. 58 16, 211. 52 1124 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 10. BARTLEY, MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, NEBR. Location. This project is located on the left bank of the Republican River at Bartley, Red Willow County, Nebr., and on the left bank of Dry Creek near its junction with the Republican River. Existing project. The plan of improvement contemplates the alteration of railroad and highway bridges, the construction of ap- proximately 7,015 feet of levee on the left bank of Dry Creek, and improvement of a section of existing channel and construction of new channel downstream to the Republican River. The project was se- lected for construction under the provisions of the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, which provides for construction of such other supplemental flood control works on the Republican River as the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers may find advisable. The estimated cost (1953) of the proposed improvements is $129,600, of which $120,100 would be Federal cost and $9,500 would be the cost of local interests. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Local inter- ests have furnished all of the rights-of-way required for construction of the project. Operations and results during fiscal year. Construction of this project, was completed, by hired labor, at a cost during the fiscal year of $383.67 and an expenditure of $38,714.07. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the levees, channel improvements, and channel stabilization, and the raising of the rail- road bridge over Dry Creek are complete, which provide the protec- tion for this project. The preparation of the operation and maintenance manual is completed. The total cost of the existing project, all new work, at the end of the fiscal year was $120,100. The total expenditures were $118,105.44. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated......... $121, 600.00 .......... -- $10,000.00- ... --. $6, 500. 00 $120, 100.00 Cost...--------------- 13, 739. 49 $4, 110. 43 93, 638. 38 $2, 066. 19 383. 67 120, 100. 00 Expenditures....-------- 14, 698. 74 3, 752. 54 47, 747. 77 8, 261. 73 38, 714. 07 118, 105. 44 11. HARLAN COUNTY RESERVOIR, MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, NEBR. Location. The proposed dam site for the Harlan County Reservoir is located on the main stem of the Republican River approximately 235 miles above the confluence of the stream with the Smoky Hill River. The site is located in Harlan County, Nebr., about 3 miles east of Republican City, Nebr., and 13 miles west of Franklin, Nebr. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of an earthfill dam, with a height of about 106 feet above the streambed and a total length of 11,950 feet, including a gate controlled concrete gravity type spillway section located near the center of the dam. The reservoir will provide for 850,000 acre-feet of storage, of FLOOD CONTROL--KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1125 which 500,000 acre-feet will be used for flood control and 350,000 acre- feet for irrigation and sedimentation allowance. The reservoir will control the runoff from approximately 83 percent of the drainage area of the Republican River and would afford complete control for all floods of record. It is contemplated that the Harlan County Reservoir will be oper- ated to provide protection from floods on the Republican River to small communities and agricultural land lying within the flood plain below the dam and in combination with proposed reservoirs to be located on other major tributaries of the Kansas River to reduce flood heights at the Kansas Citys. The reservoir will also be operated to provide storage for the irrigation of 86,700 acres of land below the dam. This project is one unit of the general comprehensive plans for flood control and other purposes in the Missouri River Basin author- ized by the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938 (Flood Con- trol Committee Doc. 1, 75th Cong., 1st sess.), as modified by the Flood Control Act, approved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 842, 76th Cong., 3d sess.), to include this project, and expanded by the Flood Control Act, approved December 22, 1944 (HI. Doc. 475, and S. Does. 191 and 247, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). The estimated cost (1953) is $45,641,000, of which $41,652,500 is for construction and $3,988,500 for lands and damages. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and resultsduring the fiscal year. New work : Construc- tion of the embankment and spillway was completed, by contract, on December 3, 1952. Operations under this contract consisted of the excavation of 176,139 cubic yards of material, the placement of 7,633 cubic yards of impervious fill, 2,544 cubic yards of pervious fill, and 233,573 cubic yards of berm fill; placement of 372 cubic yards of con- crete and 2,374 pounds of miscellaneous metals in the spillway section. Work under the agreement with the State of Nebraska, Depart- ment of Roads and Irrigation, for planning and construction in con- nection with the relocation of Federal and State highways lying within the reservoir area consisted of the preparation of contract plans and specifications, procurement of rights-of-way, and construction to relo- cate three sections of highway. Relocation of the village of Republican City, by contract, was com- pleted during the fiscal year. Second stage clearing of the reservoir was completed during the fiscal year. Construction by hired labor consisted of the following: Fencing and landscaping, forestation planting, and reservoir management and public use facilities. The acquisition of 8,940 acres of land, and planning and engineering was accomplished. Relocation of a sewage plant and streets and walks for the village of Alma, Nebr., was completed during the fiscal year. Relocation of county roads was completed. Relocation of highways (Federal and State) was completed. Relocation of railroad (Oberlin branch) was completed. Relocation of rural power lines was completed. 1126 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Relocation of electrical distribution system was completed. Removal of abandoned railroad line, part II (Oxford branch), was completed. Construction of irrigation outlets through the dam was initiated on April 26, 1952, and was completed during the fiscal year. The total cost during the fiscal year, all new work, was $1,464,591.79 and the total expenditures were $1,758,133.42. Maintenance: The total cost during the fiscal year, maintenance and operation, was $34,294.67, and total expenditures, ordinary mainte- nance and operation, during fiscal year were $31,833.93. Condition at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of the project was initiated in August 1946. The project was approximately 95 per- cent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of the em- bankment and spillway is completed. This work consists primarily of the excavation of 16,795,291 cubic yards of material, the placing of 9,948,186 cubic yards of impervious fill, 431,276 cubic yards of random fill, 1,236,130 cubic yards of pervious fill, and 1,536,114 cubic yards of berm fill in the embankment and levees, and placement of 445,484 cubic yards of concrete, 177 linear feet of clay pipe, 4,030 gallons of asphalt, and 4,295,606 pounds of reinforcing steel and 4,188,392 pounds of miscellaneous metals in the spillway. Temporary bridges constructed across the Republican River and the spillway approach channel have been removed. The relocation of 32 miles of railroad is complete, and the relocation of about 48 miles of Federal and State highways have been completed. Relocation of county roads has been completed. Relocation of railroad (Oberlin branch) has been completed. Relocation of rural powerlines has been completed. Relocation of electrical distribution system has been com- pleted. Removal of abandoned railroad line, part II (Oxford branch), has been completed. Relocation of Alma, Nebr., sewage plant has been completed. Stage II clearing has been completed. The acquisition of 41,241 acres of land for the dam and reservoir and for the relocation of railroad lines has been completed, sluice gates have been fabricated and are in place. The procurement of a standby generator, construction of two permanent residences, and an adminis- tration building have been completed. The construction of an access road and facilities for health and safety are complete and relocation of cemeteries is complete. The total cost, all new work, of the existing project to June 30, 1953, was $44,909,626.78, and the total expenditures were $44,741,325.54. Total cost, all maintenance, to June 30, 1953, was $34,294.67, and the total expenditures were $31,833.93. Total cost of project to June 30, 1953, was $44,943,921.45, and total expenditures to date were $44,773,159.47. FLOOD CONTROL---KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1127 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated .... $8,004,400.00 $11, 250, 000. 00 $15, 475, 575. 00 -$215,975.00 -$276,000.00 $45, 641, 000. 00 Cost ----------- 10,078,531.97 16, 163, 696. 63 7, 876, 938 29 4, 737, 606. 59 1, 464, 591. 79 44, 909, 626. 78 .xpenditures--... 8,464,727.15 15, 133, 852. 56 8, 579, 235. 72 6, 187, 074.76 1, 758, 133. 42 44, 741, 325. 54 Maintenance: Appropriated- - .----------------------------------------------- 50, 000.00 50,000.00 Cost ------------------------------------------------------ 34, 294.67 34, 294.67 ....----------------------..........................----............---......--...------------. Expenditures---- 31, 833. 93 31, 833. 93 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------------------$713, 207.39 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954----------- 713, 207. 39 12. KANOPOLIS RESERVOIR, MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, KANS. Location. The Kanopolis Dam site is located on the Smoky Hill River about 19 miles west and 16 miles south of Salina, Kans., and is approximately 205 river miles above the mouth of the stream. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of an earthfill dam, with a height of about 131 feet above the streambed and a total length of 15,400 feet, including 4,300 feet of dike section on the left abutment and 2,600 feet of dike section on the right abutment. The reservoir will provide a storage capacity of 450,000 acre-feet, of which 400,000 acre-feet of capacity is for flood control and 50,000 acre-feet for recreation and streamflow regu- lation. The outlet works and spillway are located in the right abut- ment. The reservoir will control approximately 95 percent of the drainage area of the Smoky Hill River above Salina, Kans. It is contemplated that the Kanopolis Reservoir will be operated in combination with proposed reservoirs to be located on other major tributaries of the Kansas River. The primary purpose of the project is flood control for municipal and agricultural areas along the Smoky Hill and Kansas Rivers, with incidental benefits in reducing Missouri and Mississippi River flood stages. This project is one unit of the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Missouri River Basin authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938 (Flood Control Committee Doc. 1, 75th Cong., 1st sess.), as modified by the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941, and expanded by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 475, and S. Does. 191 and 247, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). The estimate of cost (1953) is $12,347,500, of which $10,868,900 is for construction and $1,478,600 for lands and damages. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938,- applies. 1128 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: The cost for acquisition of flowage easements for spillway discharge for the fiscal year was $20,205.33. Engineering and design for the following work was accomplished during the fiscal year at a cost of $23,719.77. Stabilization of roads, by contract, was completed at a cost for the fis- cal year of $13,839.73. Operation by hired labor consisted of the following: Construction of access roads; planting trees and shrubs; public use facilities con- sisting of beaches,: boat ramps, and roads; removal of unserviceable buildings; and installation of a standby generator and piezometer gages at a cost during the fiscal year of $10,358.89. The total cost for the fiscal year for new work was $68,123.72. Maintenance: This work consisted of the operation of the project, maintenance, and other project works and reservoir management at a total cost during the fiscal year of $83,908.92. The total cost for the fiscal year was $152,032.64 ($68,123.72 for new work and $83,908.92 for maintenance), and the total expenditures were $140,821.78. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was initiated in June 1940. The project was approximately 98 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year based on the estimated cost of completion, the dam and spillway being completed and ready for use in May 1948. The acquisition of easements at dam site, and land for the dam site and reservoir area, has been completed. The relocation of roads has been completed. Construction of the diversion works has been completed. Construction of the diversion works involved the excavation of 248,955 cubic yards of material and the placement of 17,791 cubic yards of backfills and embankment, 2,061,285 pounds of reinforcement steel, 1,270,448 pounds of steel bracing, and 22,158 cubic yards of concrete. Construction of the dam and excavation of the spillway have involved the excavation of 19,725,320 cubic yards of ma- terial, the placement of 2,067,368 cubic yards of pervious fill, 5,302,322 cubic yards of random fill, 4,664,181 cubic yards of impervious fill, 2,072,696 cubic yards of fill in the upstream blanket, 1,025,196 cubic yards of fill in the downstream berm of the embankment, 239,575 cubic yards of sand and gravel filter and riprap on the upstream slope of the embankment, the placement of 899,856 pounds of reinforcement steel and bracing, and 10,060 cubic yards of concrete in connection with construction of a sill in the spillway and drainage gutters on the downstream slope of the embankment, and spot sodding and mulching 175 acres on the downstream slope of the embankment. The installation of piezometer gages is complete. The temporary Government field office, garage, warehouse, temporary residences, and other miscellaneous buildings have been completed. The admin- istration building, permanent residence, shelter house, and comfort station are complete. The surface of the major access roads has been stabilized and installation of a standby electric generator is underway. The construction of other miscellaneous facilities, such as sedimen- tation and degradation ranges, access roads, fencing, landscape and forestation planting, boat ramps, beaches, and other public use facili- ties, was under way. FLOOD CONTROL--KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1129 The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1953, was $12,477,- 419.03 ($12,126,684.02 for new work and $350,735.01 for mainte- nance), and the expenditures were $12,449,582.58. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June .... . . 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ........ $48, 000.00 $218, 000.00 -$70,000.00 35, 000. 00 239, 500. 00 $12, 347, 500.00 335, 485. 33 257, 355. 22 126, 492. 58 Cost-----------................ 151, 711. 66 68, 123. 72 12, 126, 684. 02 Expenditures- ....... 490, 564. 18 104, 176. 10 138, 523. 85 152, 202. 95 49, 592. 83 12, 099, 348. 51 Maintenance: Appropriated ....-------- 52, 000.00 55, 000. 00 82, 500. 00 79,000. 00 90, 000. 00 358, 500. 00 _ Cost_-- --- --- - 47, 480. 65 55, 879. 08 86, 134. 68 77, 331. 68 83, 908. 92 350, 735. 01 Expenditures -------- . 49, 097. 42 50, 000. 91 79, 906. 48 80, 000. 31 91, 228.95 350, 234.07 Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 __-__ --------------- $228, 700.97 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ----------- 228, 700. 97 13. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION, SMOKY HILL RIVER, SOUTH OF SOLOMON, KANS. Location. On right bank of Smoky Hill River, south of Solomon, Kans., near mouth of Solomon River. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for construc- tion of 760 linear feet of revetment, 35 linear feet of rockfill dike, and repair of 100 linear feet of pile dike to tie existing jetties to revetment along the right bank of the Solomon River. This construction is re- quired to stop erosion of the right bank approach to a county highway bridge. This project was selected for construction under the pro- visions of section 14 of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. The Federal cost of the proposed improvements is $43,994.57. Local cooperation. All rights-of-way have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year. Construction of this project was completed, by contract, at a cost during the fiscal year of $43,120.45. The total cost during the fiscal year, including engineer- ing, was $43,318.27, and the total expenditures were $43,380.88. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was in- itiated in June 1952 and completed in September 1952. The total cost and expenditures for the completed project, all new work, were $43,994.57. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated,---- -. . --.. --. ...... --. ..- .. . $45, 000.00 -$1, 005. 43 $43, 994. 57 Cost__.----.- . ...------------------. -. - - 676. 30 43, 318. 27 43, 994. 57 Expenditures .......-- -------------....-.-------- 613.69 I 43, 380. 88 3,30.8 43,994. 57 1130 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 14. SEWARD, BIG BLUE RIVER, NEBR. Location. Seward, the county seat of Seward County, Nebr., is located on the left bank of the Big Blue River at the confluence of Lincoln Creek and the Big Blue River approximately 225 miles above the mouth of the Big Blue River, approximately 22 miles northwest of Lincoln, Nebr., the State capital. Existing project. The preliminary plan for this project provides for approximately 12,000 feet of levee having a 10-foot top width and 1 on 21/2 slopes; a cutoff channel for the Big Blue River approxi- mately 3,000 feet long, having a bottom width of 40 feet and three drainage structures. The project was selected for construction under the provisions of section 205 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, as amended. The estimated cost of the proposed im- provement is $348,500 of which $148,000 is Federal cost and $200,500 is local cost. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year. The contract plans and specifications were completed, by hired labor, at a cost and expendi- ture during the fiscal year of $11,061.17. Levee and revetment was constructed by contract at a cost of $95,518.40, and channel rectifica- tion was accomplished by contract at a cost of $5,518.13. Total cost and expenditures were $112,097.70. Condition at end of fiscal year. The construction of levees and channel improvements was 75 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. The total cost and expenditures for the existing project, all new work, at the end of the fiscal year was $112,097.70. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ. ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 to1949 prior New work: Appropriated....---.....-----....--------......-----------........------------............ $7, 000 $141, 000.00 $148, 000. 00 Cost----------- -------------------------------- --- 7, 000 112, 097. 70 119, 097. 70 Expenditures ..------ .....------------.. ----------- ------------ 7, 000 112, 097. 70 119, 097. 70 Other new work data : Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953__-------------------- $20, 874. 86 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------------- 20, 874. 86 15. TUTTLE CREEK RESERVOIR, MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, KANS. Location. The proposed dam site for the Tuttle Creek Reservoir is located on the main stem of the Big Blue River, approximately 12 miles above the mouth of the stream in Riley and Pottawatomie Counties, Kans. The site is about 12 miles northwest of Manhattan, Kans. Existing project. A preliminary plan of this project provides for a dam approximately 7,200 feet long to be constructed approximately FLOOD CONTROL---KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1131 135 feet high. This project is one unit of the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Missouri River isasin authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938 (Flood Control Committee Doc. 1, 75th Cong., 1st sess.), as modified by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, and expanded by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 475, and S. Does. 191 and 247, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). The estimated cost (1953) is $87,941,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Preliminary engineering was completed and contract plans and specifications for the initial construction contracts were completed at a cost during the fiscal year of $447,422.29. The acquisition of 4,402 acres of land was accom- plished at a cost during the fiscal year of $1,173,856.82, and sale of buildings and crops was accomplished at a credit to lands and damages; total lands and damages for the fiscal year were $1,169,490.33. A contract was awarded September 26, 1952, for construction of embankment, spillway, and outlet works, stage I, and work was started October 7, 1952. The work consisted of placement of 1,- 208,751 cubic yards of embankment and excavation of 1,044,247 cubic yards of material for the spillway and outlet works at a cost for the fiscal year of $1,284,881.12. The total costs and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1953 were $3,169,019.42 and $3,160,975.49, respectively. Construction, by contract, of temporary roads, bridge, utilities, and administrative facilities was accomplished at a cost of $251,782.78. The total costs for permanent buildings and structures (installation of radio equipment), for the fiscal year were $7,620.93, and the tota costs for permanent utilities for the fiscal year were $7,821.97. Condition at end of fiscal year. The basic definite project plan was completed, and contract plans and specifications for the initial con- struction contract were completed. The acquisition of 4,402 acres of land was accomplished at a total project cost to June 30, 1953, of $1,173,856.82, and sale of buildings and crops was accomplished at a credit to lands and damages; total lands and damages to June 30, 1953, were $1,169,490.33. A contract was awarded September 26, 1952, for construction of embankment, spillway, and outlet works, stage I, and work was started October 7, 1952. The work consisted of placement of 1,208,751 cubic yards of embankment and excavation of 1,044,247 cubic yards of ma- terial for the spillway and outlet works at a cost to June 30, 1953, of $1,284,881.12. Construction, by contract, of temporary roads, bridge, utilities, and administrative facilities was accomplished at a cost of $251,782.78. The total costs for permanent buildings and structures (installation of radio equipment) for the fiscal year were $7,620.93, and the total costs for permanent utilities to June 30, 1953, were $7,821.97. The total cost of the existing project, all new work, at the end of the fiscal year was $3,749,013.74, and the total expenditures were $3,714,650.88. 1132 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated.-------- ............ -- -$115. 29------------------..........-- $561, 395. 14 $4,975,000.00 $5, 749, 479. 85 Cost................ ............ ............ ............ 366, 909. 61 3,169,019.42 3, 749, 013. 74 ............-------------.......... -- 340, 590. 68 3,160,975.49 Expenditures...-----------------..........---- 3, 714, 650.88 Other new work data : Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_______---------------- $1, 214, 571.13 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 ------------ 530, 500. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ---- -__ 684, 071. 13 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project __--_ _ --------- --- 82, 722, 020. 15 16. TOPEKA, KANSAS RIVER, KANS. Location. This project is located on the right and left banks of the Kansas River at Topeka, Kans. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the rais- ing and extending of existing levees and the construction of new levees and floodwalls, consisting of the following features: 7,200 feet of earth levee, 2,016 feet of concrete floodwall, and 6,350 feet of bank protection works, along the right bank of the Kansas River, extending from the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad bridge over Ward Creek to high ground upstream from the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad bridge; 1,662 feet of floodwall and 943 feet of levee around the municipal waterworks; about 5,120 feet of bank protection works along the left bank of the Kansas River; 23,175 feet of levee and 700 feet of floodwalls around North Topeka; and numerous ap- purtenant features. The project when completed will provide pro- tection to North Topeka, South Topeka (between Ward Creek and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad shops), and the municipal waterworks, against a flood equivalent to that of 1903. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. 195, 73d Cong., 2d sess.). The estimated Federal cost of construction of the modified plan, revised in 1953, is $3,058,000, and the estimated non-Federal cost of lands and damages is $481,400 to be borne by local interests. Recommended modification of project. Under date of February 28, 1949, the Chief of Engineers recommended that the existing project be modified and expanded to provide protection to additional areas in and around North Topeka, Kans. The modified plan of improvement contemplates relocation of the channels of Soldier and Half Day Creeks to improve drainage conditions, raising of existing levees, and construction of new levees along the Kansas River and Soldier and FLOOD CONTROL--KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1133 Half Day Creeks to protect approximately 6,000 acres of land in the flood plain, and construction of pumping plants. House Resolution 4997, 82d Congress, 2d session, proposed authorization of these im- provements, together with other improvements in the Kansas River Basin recommended in House Document 642, 81st Congress, 2d session. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. The condi- tions of local cooperation have been fully complied with except for the North Topeka unit. The city of Topeka has furnished certified copies of a court order dismissing the litigation that resulted in the curtailment of construc- tion of the North Topeka unit of the project in February 1940 after a suit was brought against the city of Topeka and others to enjoin con- struction of the North Topeka flood protection works. Acquisition proceedings with respect to rights-of-way for the North Topeka unit were essentially completed by local interests prior to curtailment of the project. Local interests have indicated an intense interest in early construction of the project. The city of Topeka has contributed to the Uniited States a net sum of $7,659.31 to defray the cost of incidental features of construction at the city waterworks, desired by the city but not required for adequate flood protection. Operations and results during fiscal year. Studies in connection with the definite project plan for the North Topeka unit were con- tinued, by hired labor, at a cost during the fiscal year of $1,722.14. The expenditures were $2,602.73. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was approxi- mately 25 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. The work accomplished consists of the removal of objectionable material and placing of 174,569 cubic yards of earthfill in an earth levee; construc- tion of 2,016 linear feet of concrete floodwall, 6,421 linear feet of bank paving, 2,600 linear feet of waterworks protection, 3 protection enclo- sures at the waterworks, 1 floodgate, 9 sewer outlet extensions, and appurtenant features; and seeding of levees. The work remaining to be done to complete the existing project consists of the construction of the North Topeka unit. Commence- ment of this work was postponed indefinitely in February 1940 after a suit was brought against the city of Topeka and others to enjoin construction of the North Topeka flood protection works. The city of Topeka has furnished evidence that the litigation has been settled and has requested that construction of the modified plan (H. Doc. 642, 81st Cong., 2d sess.) be initiated at an early date. Engineering studies in connection with preparation of a revised definite project plan for the North Topeka unit have been initiated. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project (all new work) at the end of the fiscal year were $747,824.94 ($481,824.94 from regular funds and $266,000 from Emergency Relief funds) and $747,- 824.94, respectively, exclusive of $7,659.31 contributed funds. 1134 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated ........ --$1, 830. 18 ............ -.. -........$70, 000. 00 -$50, 000. 00 1 $765, 829. 13 Cost ................ ..........- ............ _..... _ .. 7, 932. 98 1,722. 14 1 755, 484. 25 Expenditures....--.....-.......--....-........ ........... 7, 052.39 2,602. 73 1 755, 484. 25 I Includes $7,659.31 contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953---- _ ---------------- $10, 344. 88 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954__--------- -- 10, 300. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 44. 88 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------------------ 2, 310, 130. 18 17. STONEHOUSE CREEK, JEFFERSON COUNTY, KANS. Location. Stonehouse Creek rises in the southeast section of Jeffer- son County, Kans., near the town of Oskaloosa. The creek enters the Kansas River about 9 miles upstream from Lawrence, Kans., and about 59 miles above the mouth of the Kansas River. Existing project. The plan of improvement contemplates the con- struction of a levee extending upstream along the left bank of Stone- house Creek from the Union Pacific Railroad bridge to tie into high ground about three-fourths mile north of Williamstown, extension of the railroad bridge, improvement of the Stonehouse Creek channel from U. S. Highway No. 59 bridge downstream to the mouth by ex- cavation of the existing channel and construction of pilot channels, and provision of supplementary channels to carry the runoff from adjacent areas. The project was selected for construction under the provisions of section 205 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, as amended. The estimated cost of the proposed improvements is $275,900, of which $145,900 would be Federal cost and $130,000 would be the cost to local interests. Operations and results during fiscal year. The construction of levees and channel improvements was accomplished, by contract, at a total cost during the fiscal year of $1,213.99. The alteration of the Union Pacific Railroad bridge was completed July 9, 1952, by the owner at a cost during the fiscal year of $50,785.80. Preparation of operation and maintenance manual was accomplished at a cost dur- ing the fiscal year of $69.10. The total cost during the fiscal year, all new work, was $52,068.89 and the total expenditures were $55,832.95. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was initiated in September 1951. The project was complete at the end of the fiscal year except for minor revisions to the operation and maintenance manual. Levees, channel improvements, and alteration of the Union Pacific Railroad bridge were completed. The total cost, all new work, of the existing project to June 30, 1953, was $142,546.22, and the total expenditures were $142,546.22. FLOOD CONTROL---KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1135 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June . . ... 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated_--------..--------------............----......... $146, 700. 00 ......... -$800. 00 $145, 900. 00 Cost- --....--------------------....--------...........---- 8, 664. 52 $81, 812. 81 52,068. 89 142, 546. 22 Expenditures-------- _......... ___- .- ..---.. 7, 954. 48 78, 758. 79 55, 832. 95 142, 546. 22 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 .--.----------- ---- - $3, 353. 78 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 ----------- -- 3, 300.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------------ 53. 78 18. SNAGGING AND CLEARING MOUTH OF DELAWARE RIVER, KANSAS Location. The site of the proposed work is located immediately adjacent to the Delaware River in the vicinity of the junction of the Delaware and Kansas Rivers, and is approximately 1 mile south of Perry, Jefferson County, Kans. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for realine- ment of the Delaware River at its mouth by the excavation of about 500 linear feet of pilot canal; and removal of all brush, timber, logs, stumps, and roots within 125 feet from the centerline of the pilot canal. The project was selected for construction under the provisions of sec- tion 13 of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946 (Public Law 526, 79th Cong.). Local cooperation. Local interests have furnished all rights-of- way. Operations and results during fscal year. Excavation of 15,180 cubic yards of material from the pilot canal by contract was completed at a cost of $2,818.91. The total cost and expenditures during the fiscal year were $3,313.03, including engineering. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project was completed in May 1953. The total cost and expenditures for the existing project, all new work, were $3,313.03. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated----------------------------------------.......... ------- $6, 000. 00 $6, 000. 00 Cost--- ----------------------------------------------- 3, 313.03 3,313.03 Expenditures --------- ----------------------------------- 3, 313.03 3, 313. 03 Other new work data : Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953---------------------------- $2, 686. 97 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954..---------- 2, 686.97 1136 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 19. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION, KANSAS RIVER AT LAWRENCE, KANS. Location. On left bank of Kansas River at Lawrence, Kans. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for construc- tion of 370 linear feet of bank paving with a rockfill along the toe to provide flood protection for the left bank approach fill to U. S. High- way No. 40 bridge across the Kansas River at Lawrence, Kans. This project was selected for construction under the provisions of section 14 of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. The estimated Federal cost of the proposed improvements is $6,624.94. Local cooperation. All rights-of-way have been furnished. Operationand results during fiscal year. Construction of this proj- ect was completed, by hired labor, at a total cost for the fiscal year, all new work, including engineering, of $6,093.97. The total expendi- tures for the fiscal year were $6,111.66. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was completed in September 1952. The total cost and expenditures for the completed project, all new work, were $6,624.94. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated ..... ... $25,000. 00 -$18, 375. 06 ..------------------------------------ $6, 624. 94 Cost ----------------------------------- ----------- 530. 97 6, 093. 97 6, 624. 94 Expenditures---- ........------------------------------------ 513. 28 6, 111. 66 6, 624. 94 20. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION, COUNTY BRIDGE AT EUDORA, KANS. Location. Immediately above the right bank approach of the county highway bridge north of Eudora, Kans., along the right bank of the Kansas River. Existing project. The plan of improvement contemplates construc- tion of bank protection on right bank of Kansas River to protect county highway bridge approach at Eudora, Kans. This project was authorized under provisions of section 14 of Flood Control Act ap- proved July 24, 1946 (Public Law 526, 79th Cong.). The estimated Federal cost of the proposed improvements is $50,000. Local cooperation. All rights-of-way have been furnished by local interests. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Construction by contract was accomplished during the fiscal year at a cost of $28.27. The total expenditures during the fiscal year were $28.27. Condition at end of fiscal year. The total project costs to June 30, 1953, were $28.27 and total expenditures were $28.27. FLOOD CONTROL---KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1137 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated--- -- ---------------- ----------------------- $50, 000. 00 $50, 00 000. Cost --------- ----------------------------------------------- 28.27 28.27 Expenditures-- --------------------------------------------- 28. 27 28. 27 Other new work data : Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------ $3, 971. 73 21. OHARITON RIVER, MO. Location. The Chariton River rises near Osceola in south central Iowa and flows in easterly and southeasterly directions approximately 140 miles to the Iowa-Missouri State line, thence south approximately 138 miles to its confluence with the Missouri River about 7 miles above Glasgow, Mo. The drainage basin of the Chariton River is approximately 150 miles long and 25 miles wide. Existing project. The plan of improvement in general contem- plates drainage and protection works consisting principally of the construction of levees, clearing and enlarging of the river channel, and the construction of cutoffs and drainage ditches for three project units, which are designated as follows: Chariton County unit, Macon- Adair Counties unit, and Reinhart Ranch Channel cutoff unit. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (H.Doc. No. 628, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1952, is $3,084,100, of which $2,903,000 is Federal cost for construction and $181,100 is the cost of lands and damages to be borne by local interests. The units involve construction approximately as follows: Chariton County unit: The plan of improvement provides for cutoffs, clearing, and enlarging the existing channel of the Chariton River and construction of tieback levees along both banks of this river. Macon-Adair Counties and Reinhart Ranch units: The plan of im- provement provides for cutoffs and clearing and enlarging the exist- ing channel of the Chariton River. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. All rights-of- way for construction of channel improvement works have been fur- nished. Rights-of-way for levee construction are being obtained. Operations and results during fiscal year. The contract for con- struction of cutoffs, ditches, and enlarging and clearing the Chariton River channel in Macon-Adair Counties and Reinhart Ranch units was completed September 5, 1953, at a cost during the fiscal year of $60,290.90. The preparation of a definite project plan for tieback levees along the new channel of the Chariton River near the mouth was continued by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $5,990.27. The total cost during the fiscal year, all new work, was $66,281.17, and the total expenditures were $82,630.14. 278038-53--vOL. 2-- 10 1138 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was initiated in February 1948. The project was 38 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year based on the present approved working estimate. The construction of cutoffs, enlarging, and clearing the Chariton River channel from mile 13.6 to the mouth and the con- struction of revetment and bank protection at the mouth was com- pleted. The construction of cutoffs, enlarging, and clearing of' the Chariton River channel from mile 13.6 to 19.9 in upper Chariton County unit was completed. The construction of ditches, cutoffs, and enlarging and clearing of the Chariton River channel in the Macon- Adair Counties and Reinhart Ranch units was completed. The prepa- ration of definite project plans for tieback levees was under way. The total cost, all new work, of the existing project to June 30, 1953, was $1,086,411.78. The total expenditure was $1,086,389.70. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated__ .. $750, 000. 00 $400, 000. 00 1 -$428,000.00 $111, 000.00------------ $1, 153,000. 00 Cost....-.-- ---. -- 362, 482. 19 167, 706. 64 129, 640. 03 255, 908. 25 $66, 281. 17 1, 086. 411. 78 Expenditures...... 09 139,298. 405,030. 91 778. 126, 57 253, 420. 96 14 82,630. 389. 1,086, 70 1Funds in the amount of $428,000 (of a total of $760,000 previously revoked) were retained by Office, Chief of Engineers. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953__------------------------- $66, 588. 22 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_-_____ --- - 66, 588.22 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ----------------------- 1, 750, 000. 00 22. POMME DE TERRE RESERVOIR, MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, MO. Location. The proposed dam site for the Pomme de Terre Reser- voir is located on the main stem of the Pomme de Terre River, ap- proximately 38 miles above the mouth of the stream in Hickory County, Mo., the reservoir extending upstream into Polk County, Mo. The site is about 3 miles south of Hermitage, Mo., and 37 miles east and north of Lebanon, Mo. Existing project. A preliminary plan of this project provides for a dam about 3,570 feet long to be constructed to an elevation ap- proximately 137 feet above the river bed. This project is one unit of the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Missouri River Basin, authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 28, 1938 (Flood Control Committee Doc. 1, 75th Cong., 1st sess.), as modified by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, and expanded by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 475, and S. Does. 191 and 247, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). The estimated cost (1953) is $22,446,000. FLOOD CONTROL---KANSAS CITY, MO.Y DISTRICT 1139 Recommended modification of project. Under date of August 15, 1949, the Chief of Engineers recommended that the general compre- hensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Missouri River Basin be modified and expanded to include additional construc- tion (H. Doc. 549, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). The additional construction recommended included the provision for power generating facilities along with the provision for construction of other projects. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Preliminary engineer- ing was continued at a total cost during the fiscal year of $66,556.25, and a total expenditure of $78,735.26. Condition at end of fiscal year. Preliminary engineering is sub- stantially completed and fieldwork in connection with preparation of contract plans and specifications is under way. The total cost of the existing project, all new work, at the end of the fiscal year was $424,406.52 and the total expenditures were $424,- 370.84. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- 1949 1950 1951 - 1952 1953 prior to 1949years New work: Appropriated--------....... $82, 202. 17 $50, 000. 00 $130, 000. 00 $307,300. 00 -$140,000.00 $529, 502.17 Cost ---------------- 38, 913.59 103, 211.72 36, 913.33 94, 334.84 66, 556. 25 424, 406. 52 Expenditures.... --------- 72, 772.87 66, 264.561 26, 655.64 93, 363.90 78, 735.26 424,370.84 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------------------$105, 095. 65 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954--______-- 105, 095. 65 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project----------------------21, 916, 497. 83 23. MISSOURI RIVER AT NEW HAVEN, MO. Location. New Haven, Franklin County, Mo., located on right bank of Missouri River between mile 80.5 and 80.8, about midway between Jefferson City and St. Louis, Mo. Existing project. The plan of improvement contemplates con- struction of a levee 2,260 feet in length with an 8-foot crown, river- side slopes of 1 on 3 and 1 on 2.5 landward slope, with an average height of 5 feet. The project was authorized under the provisions of section 205 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, as amended. The estimated cost of the project is $135,600, with a Federal cost of $128,000 and non-Federal cost of $7,600. Local cooperation. Assurances of rights-of-way have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year. Definite project studies were accomplished during the fiscal year at a cost of $6,951.17. The total cost of the existing project, all new work, to June 30, 1953 was $6,951.17, and the expenditures were $6,951.17. 1140 REPORT OF CHIEF .OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated --------------------------------------------- $8, 500. 00 $8, 500. 00 Cost------.......------------------------------------------------6, 951.17 6,951.17 Expenditures. ----------------------------------------------- 6, 951. 17 6, 951. 17 Other new work data: Unobligated balance June 30, 1953---------------------------- $1,548. 83 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ,548. 83 1----------_ Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project------------------------------ 119, 500. 00 24. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of this work during the fiscal year was $49,284.80, and the expenditures were $47,160.09. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-........ $130, 000. 00 $140, 000. 00 $126, 000. 00 -$100. 00 $42,000.00 $1, 384, 925. 00 Cost--------------. 172, 694. 16 128, 612. 01 123, 497. 47 11, 752. 70 49, 284.80 1, 378, 663. 76 Expenditures- ....... 181, 668. 94 123, 309. 17 116, 983. 17 21, 669. 22 47, 160. 09 1, 378, 663. 76 25. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS Inspection of completed works during the fiscal year in the Kansas City district was made on the following local flood protection projects: Inspection Project cost Kansas Citys on Missouri and Kansas Rivers, Mo. and Kans------------ $99. 56 Missouri River agricultural levees---------------------------------- 722. 80 Chariton River, Mo.----------------------------------------------- 70. 17 Stonehouse Creek, Kans----------- -------------------------------- 85. 63 Topeka, Kans----------------------------------------------------- 94. 34 The total cost during the year was $1,072.50. The expenditures were $1,072.50. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated......... ........................ $2,100.00 $600.00 $2,000.00 $4,700.00 Cost--------------... ..........---...........--- ............ 1,915.46 349.51 50 1,072. 47 3,337. Expenditures--...._-..-... _ ..-........ 18 1,511. 753. 79 50 1,072. 3,337.47 FLOOD CONTROL--KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1141 26. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report complete for- New work Maintenance 1. Arlington Reservoir, Mo-------------------- ...................... 1948 $8, 650. 89 .............-------------- $26, 241,349 2. Richland Reservoir, Mo..--------------------.................. 1948 8, 547. 85 .............. 32, 260, 452 3. Osceola Reservoir, Mo ...---------------------- 1948 113, 445, 455 572, 544. 56 ........-------------..... -4.Snagging and clearing under authority of sec. 2 of the Flood Control Act approved Aug. 28, 1937, as amended ..------.............-------------------............ 1944 17, 112. 56 ..------------ (1) 5. Indianola. Nebr--------.------------------ 1950 67, 275.00 ..------------- (1) 6. Channel clearing under authority of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946.........---------- 1.951 4, 054. 83 ...-------------- (1) 7. Pioneer Reservoir, Missouri River Basin, Kans....------------------ --------------- 1952 95,691. 91 .............-------------- 19, 187, 308 I Completed. 27. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES .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 Creek, for flood control, bank Senate Public Works Com- ---- ---- ---- ----------- stabilization, and other purposes, mittee, resolution, May at and in vicinity of Hays. Kans. 29, 1951. (tributary of Smoky Hill River). Big Tarkio River, for flood con- House Flood Control --------------- ----------- trol and allied purposes in Holt Committee resolution, County (tributary of Missouri Mar. 22, 1946. River). Blackwater and Lamine Rivers, House Flood Control Com- ------------ ------- - - Mo., flood control, drainage, and mittee resolution, Sept. allied purposes (tributary of 18, 1944. Missouri River). Creve Coeur Creek, St. Louis Senate Public Works Com- --------------- ----------- County, Mo., for flood control mittee resolution, Sept. and other purposes (tributary 20, 1950. of Missouri River). Excelsior Springs, Clay County, House Public Works Com- --------------------------- Mo., improvements on Fishing mittee resolution, Apr. River, for flood control and allied 20, 1948. purposes, in vicinity of. Fishing River, Mo., improvements ...----- do ....--------------- -------------- ------------ for flood control and allied pur- poses. in vicinity of Excelsior Springs. Clay County, Mo. (trib- utary of Missouri River). Frankfort, Kans., control of floods House Public Works Com- --------------- ------------ on Vermillion River in vicinity mittee resolution, Sept. of (tributary of Missouri River). 29, 1949. Gasconade River, Mo., flood pro- House Flood Control Com- --- ,--I-------- ------------ tection on Newburg Branch of mittee resolution, July Little Piney Creek at Newburg, 5, 1946. Mo. Grand River (lower), Mo., provid- Flood Control Act, July -------------- ing protection from erosion and 24, 1946. ------------ bank caving. Grand River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June Missouri. 28,1938. ------------ Gypsum Creek, for flood control House Public Works Com- --------------- in the vicinity of Gypsum, Kans. mittee resolution, Sept. ------------ (tributary of Kansas River). 29,1949. --------------- Hays, Kans., for flood control, bank Senate Public Works Com- stabilization, and other purposes mittee resolution, May on Big Creek (tributary of 29, 1951. ------------ Smoky Hill River). Kansas Citys, Mo. and Kans., House Flood Control Com- --------------- Missouri River, protection from mittee resolution, July 5, floods of Chicago, Burlington & 1946. Quincy RR. and Wabash tracks. 1142 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Congress No. mendation .,grs Kansas Citys, cutoff in Missouri Senate Public Works Com- River and vicinity of. mittee resolution, Jan. 8, 1952. Lamine and Blackwater Rivers, House Flood Control Com- Mo., flood control drainage, and mittee resolution, Sept. allied purposes (tributary of 18, 1944. Missouri River). Leavenworth, Kans., improve- House Public Works Com- ments for flood control on Three mittee resolution, June Mile Creek. 27,1950. Leavenworth, Kans., vicinity of, Flood Control Act, May to Watson, Mo., near Iowa-Nebr., 17, 1950. line flood control on Missouri River. Leavenworth, Kans., with a view Senate Public Works Com- to flood protection, Missouri mittee resolution, Apr. River and tributaries. 13, 1950. Little Nemaha River and Nemaha House Flood Control Com- River and their tributaries, Ne- mittee resolution, June braskaand Kansas, for flood control 21, 1944. (tributary of Missouri River). Little Piney Creek at Newburg, House Flood Control Com- Mo., for flood protection on New- mittee resolution, July 5, burg Branch of (tributary of Gas- 1946. conade River, Mo.) Little Tarkio and Squaw Creeks, House Flood Control Com- Holt County, Mo., for flood con- Committee resolution, trol and allied purposes, and Oct. 8, 1945. effect of Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge on flood condi- tions on land adjacent to the refuge. Missouri River, for flood control House Flood Control Com- and allied purposes on Big Tar- mittee resolution, Mar. kio River in Holt County, Mo. 22, 1946. Missouri River, improvements for House Public Works Com- flood control and allied purposes mittee resolution, Apr. on Fishing River in vicinity of 20, 1948. Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Mo. Missouri River, improvements for House Public Works Com- flood control on Three Mile Creek mittee resolution, June in vicinity of Leavenworth, 27, 1950. Kans. Missouri River, vicinity of Iowa- Flood Control Act, May Nebraska line near Watson, Mo., 17, 1950. to vicinity of Leavenworth, Kans. Missouri River and tributaries in Senate Public Works Com- vicinity of Leavenworth, Kans. mittee resolution, Apr. 13, 1950. Missouri River at Kansas Citys, House Flood Control Com- Mo. and Kans., protection from mittee resolution, July floods of Chicago, Burlington & 5, 1946. Quincy and Wabash RR. tracks. Missouri River, for flood control, House Flood Control Com- drainage, and allied purposes on mittee resolution, Sept. Lamine and Blackwater Rivers, 18, 1944. Mo. Missouri River, for flood control on House Flood Control Com- --------------- Nemaha River and Little Ne- mittee resolution, June maha River and their tributaries, 21, 1944. Nebraska and Kansas. Missouri River, for flood control House Flood Control Com- and allied purposes on Nodaway mittee resolution, Mar. River. 1, 1946. Missouri and One Hundred and House Rivers and Harbors --------------- Two Rivers, Mo., section in Committee resolution, Buchanan, Clay and Platte Apr. 24, 1945. Counties, Mo. Missouri River, effect of Squaw House Flood Control Com- --------------- Creek National Wildlife Refuge mittee resolution, Oct. on flood conditions on land adja- 8, 1945. cent to the refuge, and for flood control and allied purposes on Squaw and Little Tarkio Creeks, Holt County, Mo. FLOOD CONTROL--KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1143 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality__ Authorization act mitted to Congress No mendtion Missouri River, with a view to House Public Works Com- flood protection along Wears Creek mittee resolution, July and its tributaries, Missouri. 15, 1947. Missouri River, cutoff in vicinity Senate Public Works Com- of Kansas Citys. mittee resolution, Jan. 8, 1952. Nemaha River and Little Nemaha House Flood Control Com- River and their tributaries, Ne- mittee resolution, June braska and Kansas, for flood con- 21, 1944. trol (tributary of Missouri River). Newburg Branch of Little Piney House Flood Control Com- Creek, flood protection at New- mittee resolution, July burg, Mo. (tributary of Gascon- 5, 1946. ade River). Nodaway River, Mo., for flood House Flood Control Com- control and allied purposes (tribu- mittee resolution, Mar. tary of Missouri River). 1, 1946. North Fork of Republican River House Public Works Com- at and in vicinity of Wray, Colo. mittee resolution, Feb. 17, 1950. One Hundred and Two and Mis- House Rivers and Harbors souri Rivers, Mo., section in Bu- Committee resolution, chanan, Platte, and Clay Coun- Apr. 24, 1945. ties, Mo. Platte River and tributaries, Mis- Senate Commerce Com- souri and Iowa. mittee resolution, Nov. 3, 1943. Do....------------- House Flood Control Com- mitttee resolution, Nov. 10, 1943. Republican River and its tribu- Senate Public Works Com- taries for flood control at and in mittee resolution, Jan. the vicinity of Wray, Colo. (tribu- 19, 1950. taries of Kansas River). Republican River, North Fork of, House Public Works Com- ------------- and tributaries, improvements mittee resolution, Feb. for flood control at and in the 17, 1950. vicinity of Wray, Colo. Republican River and tributaries, Senate Public Works Com- ---- -- -- --- - for flood control, bank stabiliza- mittee resolution, June tion, and other purposes. 5, 1951. Squaw and Little Tarkio Creeks, House Flood Control Com- Holt County, Mo., for flood con- mittee resolution, Oct. trol and allied purposes, and effect 8, 1945. of Squaw Creek National Wild- life Refuge on flood conditions on land adjacent to the refuge. Three Mile Creek,? Kans., inmprove- House' Public Works Com- ments for flood control (tributary mittee resolution, June of Missouri River) in vicinity of 27, 1950. Leavenworth, Kans. Vermillion River, a tributary of House Public Works Com- the Kansas River, improvement mittee resolution, Sept. for flood control in the vicinity of 29, 1949. Frankfort, Kans. Watson, Mo., near Iowa-Nebraska Flood Control Act May 17, line, to vicinity of Leavenworth, 1950. Kans., flood control on Missouri River. Wears Creek and tributaries, Mis- House Public Works Com- souri, with a view to flood pro- mittee resolution, July tection (tributary of Missouri 15, 1947. River). Weldon River, Mo. (tributary of Flood Control Act, June Grand River). 22, 1936. Wray, Colo., at and in the vicinity House Public Works Com- of, improvements for flood con- mittee resolution, Feb. trol on North Fork of Republican 17, 1950. River and tributaries. Wray, Colo., at and in the vicinity Senate Public Works Com- of, for flood control on Repub- mittee resolution, Jan. lican River and its tributaries 19, 1950. (tributariesof Kansas River). 1144 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 28. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941, PUBLIC LAW 75, 79TH CONGRESS, AND PUBLIC LAWS102 AND 858, 80TH CONGRESS 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 the allotment from flood control appropria- tions of not to exceed $15 million, 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 these acts, regular flood control funds in the total amount of $402,453.25 were allotted to the Kansas City district for emergency repairs and rescue work during the fiscal years 1943 through 1948. Because of the heavy demands for emergency repair work to flood control structures damaged or destroyed by the disastrous floods which occurred during the spring months of 1943, 1944, 1945, 1947, and 1948, Congress authorized amounts to be appropriated 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 strengthening of levees and other flood control works which had been threatened or destroyed by the recent floods (including the pro- vision for raising, extending, or other modification of flood control works as may be necessary in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate functioning of the works for flood control in accord- ance with section 208 of the act approved June 30, 1948) as follows: Amount Authorizing acts Authorized Public Law 138, 78th Cong., approved July 12, 1943_____________ $10, 000, 000 Public Law 318, 78th Cong., approved May 29, 1944_____-- ___-__- 12, 000, 000 Public Law 75, 79th Cong., approved June 5, 1945 _____________--- 12, 000, 000 Public Law 102, 80th Cong., approved June 23, 1947 -- __-_______ 15, 000, 000 Public Law 858, 80th Cong., approved June 30, 1948____ __ 25, 000, 000 Under authority contained in the foregoing acts, funds have been allotted for emergency repair work, flood fighting, and rescue work in the Kansas City district in the total amount of $38,984,972.11. Local cooperation. Local interests have contributed the amount of $131,342.98 toward the cost of emergency repairs to levees in this district damaged during the floods of 1943. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Continuous heavy rains during the forepart of July and particularly during the period July 9 through July 12, caused the Kansas River to crest at unprecedented heights on Friday, July 13, 1951. This flood caused almost $1 billion damage in the Kansas and lower Missouri River Basins. This flood breached or overtopped nearly every levee along the Kansas River and the Missouri River from Kansas City to its mouth, and caused sub- stantial damage to most of the levees that were not breached. During April 1952, a disastrous record-breaking flood descended from the up- per reaches of the Missouri River and overtopped and breached sub- stantially all the levees along the Missouri River from Rulo, Nebr., to Kansas City, Mo., and a large number of the levees from Kansas City to the mouth of the Missouri River were damaged or destroyed. Work FLOOD CONTROL--KANSAS CITY, MO., DISTRICT 1145 on this project accomplished in the fiscal year 1953 was made necessary by these floods. Flood fighting and rescue work which involved the evacuation of people, livestock, farm machinery and equipment, and other personal property from areas, threatened or inundated by the floodwaters, and flood reporting was accomplished during the fiscal year at a total cost of $44,758.52. Repairs were made to over 255 privately constructed farm levees requiring the placement of 5,747,348 cubic yards of earthfill; construc- tion of 86,958 linear feet of levee protection structures; placement of 984,164 cubic yards of material by the U. S. dredges Blace and St. Genevieve; and repair of one floodgate. The total cost of the repair and protection of privately constructed farm levees during the fiscal year, including costs of $49,033.99 for engineering, surveys, and map- ping, was $4,225,076.74. Restoration of damaged flood control improvements in the Argen- tine, Armourdale, Birmingham, Central Industrial, East Bottoms, Fairfax-Jersey Creek, Liberty Bend Cutoff, and North Kansas City units, and restoration of bridges and channel clearing in the bridge and approach alterations and channel improvement, Kansas River units and Liberty Bend Cutoff unit was initiated by contract and hired labor, and approximately 94 percent of the work was completed at a cost of $6,421,939.27. This work consisted of the placement of 2,311,441 cubic yards of earthfill, excavation of 10,000 cubic yards of material by U. S. dredges Campbell and Chittendon, placement of 980 square yards of pavement, and construction of 11,512 linear feet of levee protection structures. Engineering and design in connection with restoration of damage to completed or partially completed Missouri River agricultural levee units R-513-512, R-500, L-488, R-482, L-476, L-448-443, and R-440 was accomplished by hired labor at a cost during the fiscal year of $11,420.24. Restoration of damage to Missouri River agricultural levee units was accomplished by contract and hired labor at a cost dur- ing the fiscal year of $677,453.67. A temporary pressure relief system was installed in the downstream slope of Kanopolis Dam. The total cost of this work during the fiscal year was $711.95. Several channel blocks constructed to divert the Chariton River into a new channel were destroyed by flood. Replacement of these channel blocks was initiated by contract, and the work completed during the fiscal year at a cost of $16,764.56. The total cost during the fiscal year for work accomplished under this heading was $11,398,124.95, and the expenditures were $20,728,088.54. Condition at end of fiscal year. The repair of approximately 96 percent of the damage to flood control improvements resulting from the disastrous floods of July 1951 and April 1952 and high water at other times during fiscal year 1952 has been completed. The total cost (maintenance) of work accomplished under this head- ing to June 30, 1953, was $38,670,922.78 ($402,453.25 from regular flood 1146 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 control appropriations, $131,342.98 from contributed funds, and $38,137,126.55 from emergency appropriations). The expenditures were $38,644,831.31. Cost and financial summary CONSOLIDATED Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated..... $1,300,800.00 $20,000.00 $183, 197. 11 $12, 985, 475. 00 $17, 552, 500, 00 $39, 518, 768. 34 Cost--._.----- 857, 747.42 628,252. 01 217, 505. 24 18,342,745.08 11,398,124.95 38, 670, 922. 78 Expenditures..... 270, 386. 47 1,261,332.65 217, 493. 34 8, 992, 880. 83 20, 728, 088. 54 38, 644, 831. 31 IMPROVEMENTS OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT This district comprises a small portion of southwestern North Da- kota, all of South Dakota except the northwestern corner and a small northeastern portion, southeastern corner of Montana, eastern and south central Wyoming, a portion of north central Colorado, all of Nebraska except the southern portion, western Iowa, and a small por- tion of southwestern Minnesota, all embraced in the drainage basin of the Missouri River along the main stem and tributaries to Rule, Nebr., except for that portion of the James River lying in North Dakota. District engineer: Col. Henry J. Hoeffer, Corps of Engineers, through August 18, 1952; Col. H. S. Miller, Corps of Engineers, since that date. Division engineer of the Missouri River Division, Omaha, Nebr. comprising the Kansas City, Mo., Omaha, Nebr., Garrison, N. Dak., and Fort Peck, Mont., districts: Brig. Gen. D. G. Shingler, United States Army, through July 19, 1952; Brig. Gen. W. E. Potter, United States Army, since that date. The navigation improvement of that section of the Missouri River from Rulo, Nebr., to Kansas City, Mo. (Quindaro Bend), is under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City, Mo., district. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control--Continued Page Page 1. Missouri River, Kansas City 16. City of Aurora, Westerly to Sioux City __-___ 1148 Creek, Colo___ 1167 2. Examinations, surveys, and 17. South Platte River, Colo _- 1168 contingencies (general) 3. Plant allotment- --- 1151 18. Missouri River agricultural .- 1152 levees, Sioux City to 4. Inactive navigation projects. 1152 Mouth (Sioux City, Iowa 5. Miscellaneous activities ... 1152 to Rulo, Nebr.)_ 1168 Flood control 19. Emergency bank protection for River Road at Sioux 6. Buffalo Creek, vicinity of City, Iowa__-- 1170 Scranton, N. Dak ...... 1153 20. Council Bluffs, Missouri 7. Spring Creek at Herreid, S. River Basin, Iowa ..... 1171 Dak .... 1154 21. Omaha, Missouri River Ba- 8. Fall River Basin, S. Dak .- 1154 sin, Nebr___________ 1172 9. Missouri River Basin, Oma- 22. Preliminary examinations, ha district-_ -----1156 surveys, and contingencies 10. Oahe Reservoir, Missouri for flood control _ 1173 River Basin, S. Dak. and 23. Inspection of completed N. Dak- - - 1158 works_ 1173 11. Fort Randall Reservoir, Mis- souri River Basin, S. Dak_ 1159 24. Inactive flood control proj- 12. Gavins Point Reservoir, Mis- ects_-- -- 1174 souri River Basin, S. Dak. 25. Miscellaneous activities .... 1175 and Nebr 1162 26. Emergency flood control 13. Emergency bank protection, work under authority of Yankton, S. Dak_ 1164 Public Laws 138 and 318, 14. Missouri River, Kenslers Seventy-eighth Congress, Bend, Nebr., to Sioux City, Public Law 75, Seventy- Iowa 1164 ninth Congress, Public 15. Cherry Creek Dam and Res- Laws 102 and 858, Eight- ervoir, Colo_ ..... 1165 ieth Congress___ 1178 1147 1148 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 1. MISSOURI RIVER, KANSAS CITY TO SIOUX CITY Location. The Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin Rivers conjoin at Three Forks, Mont., to form the Missouri River, which flows south- easterly 2,464.4 1 miles across or along seven States to the Mississippi River, 17 miles above St. Louis. The river is the boundary between the States of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. For description, see page 1149, Annual Report for 1932. Previous projects. Under the River and Harbor Act of August 14, 1876, the first regulation works were constructed at St. Joseph and Nebraska City, but a project for systematic river improvement was not adopted until August 2, 1882, modified by the River and Harbor Acts of July 5, 1884, September 19, 1890, and June 13, 1902. For further details see page 1893, Annual Report for 1915, and page 1175, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel of 9-foot depth and width not less than 300 feet, to be obtained by revetment of banks, construction of permeable dikes to contract and stabilize the water- way, cutoffs to eliminate long bends, closing of minor channels, re- moval.of snags and dredging as required. Length of section under improvement (upper end of Quindaro Bend to Sioux City) is 376.3 miles. The ordinary fluctuation is about 14 feet and the extreme fluctuation about 38 feet. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1953, is $206,990,500 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The estimated cost of annual maintenance is $2,825,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 Jan. 21,1927 Appropriation of $12,000,000 authorized for the existing H. Doc. 1120, 60th Cong., 2d sess. project. July 3,1930 Appropriation of $15,000,000 additional authorized; additional allotments totaling $29,153,108 were made by the Public Works Administration under the provisions of the National Industrial Recovery Act of June 16, 1933, and $9,669,791.92 allotted under the provisions of the Emergency Relief Appropria- tion Act of Apr. 8, 1935. Aug. 30,1935 For completion of the project from the mouth to H. Doc. 238, 73d Cong., 2d sess. Sioux City, Iowa. Mar. 2,1945 For a channel of 9-foot depth and 300-foot width-...... H. Dcc. 214, 76th Cong., 1st sess. 1Contains the latest published maps of Missouri River. Local cooperation. None required. Work done by private interests for the benefit of the public during fiscal years 1952-53 was as follows: Decatur Bend. The Socony-Vacuum and Great Lakes Pipe Line Co., jointly, constructed approximately 3,200 linear feet of pile dike and revetment, which was strengthened by placing approximately 22,000 tons of stone around piles. In addition approximately 200 1 The mileage for the Missouri River between the mouth and Three Forks, Mont., is measured along the 1932 channel line from the mouth to Rulo, Nebr.; along the 1939 pro- posed improved channel line from Rulo to Sioux City, Iowa; along the 1980 channel line from Sioux City to Fort Benton, Mont.; and along the 1890 channel line from Fort Benton to Three Forks. RIVERS AND HARBORS-OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1149 linear feet of dike work was strengthened by placement of stone. The work was along the right bank of the Missouri River, adjacent to the town of Decatur, Nebr. at an estimated cost of $448,903.28. Manawa Bend. Iowa Power & Light Co. of Des Moines, Iowa, constructed approximately 1,500 linear feet of rock revetment, land- ward of revetment No. 649.4, on the left bank of the Missouri River, near the confluence of Mosquito Creek at an estimated cost of $24,937.50. Terminal facilities. Facilities for loading and unloading grain, petroleum products, and other commodities are at various locations of the river. These facilities are listed in the following table: Location 2 Description of facility 1 Miles above Nearest town mouth 3 Ways for manufacturing and launching floating equipment .-..... _ 670. 3 Blair, Nebr. Temporary terminal with facilities for handling and storing petro- 640. 6 Omaha, Nebr. leum products. Grain elevator, headhouse and conveyor, gantry crane, and dock, 632. 3 Do. publicly owned. Dock, and warehouse, publicly owned---------------------............................... 608. 5 Plattsmouth, Nebr. Grain elevator, privately owned, and a temporary wooden platform 579. 6 Nebraska City, Nebr. with a 60-foot boom for loading and unloading barges, publicly owned. Temporary oil line to river bank--------------------------------...................................514. 4 Rulo, Nebr. Ways for manufacturing, repairing and launching floating equipment 407. 2 South Leavenworth, Kans. Government-owned strategic petroleum oil liquid storage depot, 387. 5 Kansas City, Mo. left bank. 1Privately owned and operated unless otherwise indicated. 2 On right bank unless otherwise indicated. z 1941 adjusted mileage unless otherwise indicated. The above-listed facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Promotion of additional terminals, however, has been indicated at the following locations as soon as conditions warrant: Sioux City, Whiting, Onawa, California Junction, Blencoe and Council Bluffs, Iowa; Decatur, Tekamah, Blair and Rulo, Nebr.; St. Joseph, Mo., and Leavenworth, Kans. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: This work consists of construction, by contract, of 122 pile dikes and 59 pile dike extensions totaling 57,053 linear feet, 58 lengths of revetment totaling 73,617 linear feet, at a total cost of $4,997,310.01; construc- tion, by hired labor, of 18 pile dikes and 2 pile dike extensions totaling 13,526 linear feet, and 5 lengths of revetment totaling 16,372 linear feet, and removal of 2,555 linear feet of existing structures, at a total cost of $876,346.94; preliminary work in connection with acquisition of rights-of-way at a cost of $625.73; engineering investigations at a cost of $4,050; and engineering, design, and surveys at a cost of $81,139.93. The total cost of new work, all prosecuted with regular funds, was $5,959,472.61. Maintenance: This work consisted of construction, by contract, of repair and replacement of 32,114 linear feet of pile dikes, and 39,879 linear feet of revetment, at a total cost of $3,147,718.71; the accom- plishment, by hired labor, of repair or replacement of 41,403 linear 1150 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 feet of pile dikes, and 96,295 linear feet of revetment, at a total cost of $2,339,115.58; removal of 400,200 cubic yards of material from 1 lo- cality by the U. S. dredge Lewis at a cost of $54,366.21; removal of 1,123,813 cubic yards of material from 1 locality by the U. S. dredges Black and St. Genevieve at a cost of $300,879.17; dredging 16,820 cubic yards of fill in damaged channel line structures with the U. S. dredge Chittenden at a cost of $6,375.13; and acquisition of 362 acres of land at a cost of $97,936.27. The cost of engineering, design, and surveys in connection with hired labor maintenance work was $11,019.06. Other miscellaneous costs, all charged to maintenance, were: Stream gaging for special studies and working data at a cost of $11,972.41; engineering investigations at a cost of $4,050; miscel- laneous investigations and reports at a cost of $2,210.43; reconnais- sance and marking channel for navigation at a cost of $34,633.66; and studies of navigation structures on flood heights at a cost of $25,863.24. The total cost of all maintenance prosecuted with regular funds was $6,136,139.87. The total cost for the fiscal year was $12,095,612.48, of which $5,959,472.61 was for new work and $6,136,139.87 for maintenance. The expenditures were $11,884,639.02, of which $6,048,768.18 was for new work and $5,835,870.84 was for maintenance, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction was initiated on the project in fiscal year 1928 and is scheduled for completion in fiscal year 1966. The work on the entire project Kansas City, Mo. (upper end of Quindaro Bend) to Sioux City, Iowa, was approximately 53 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year, based on the present approved estimate of cost. Kansas City to Omaha: The work on this section of the project was approximately 71 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. The work remaining to be done to complete this section of the project consists principally of the construction of additional bank stabiliza- tion structures and the strengthening of existing pile structures to improve their effectiveness and to prevent their deterioration prior to final stabilization of the banks. Considerable progress has been made in alleviating the more critical erosion problems caused by severe floods, curtailment during World War II, and insufficient funds since the war. A reliable channel suitable for limited navigation is available through this section. The practical draft at ordinary stages of the river is 51/2 to 6 feet, with additional depths available during high stages. Commercial navigation was inaugurated on this section in May 1939 but was interrupted due to the war from 1942 until Octo- ber 1946. Omaha, Nebr., to Sioux City, Iowa: The work between Omaha, Nebr., and Sioux City, Iowa, was approximately 33 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Loss of alinement and progressive de- struction of control works continue in most parts of this section of the river, owing to natural deterioration of the structures as a result of curtailment of work during World War II, inadequate funds for new work and maintenance since: the war, and several extreme high waters. Much of the river has reverted to its original wild state, and RIVERS AND HARBORS-OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1151 bank erosion is severe at many locations. The rate of destruction has far exceeded the work accomplished with the limited funds available, with the result that there is no improvement for the channel for this section as a whole. Channel conditions limit practical drafts to 31/2 feet. Under the existing project for systematic work on the 9-foot chan- nel, the work accomplished includes 1,231,708 linear feet of revetment for permanently fixing the banks, 2,296,629 linear feet of pile dikes, 10,142 linear feet of rock dikes, 143,884 linear feet of abatis, 2,287 linear feet of jetties, recrowning 700 linear feet of an existing levee, 19,218 linear feet of retards for stabilization of channel widths, con- struction of 5 impermeable structures to close off auxiliary channels, construction of 48,237 linear feet of asphalt revetment, effecting 3 channel cutoffs and removal of 84,426,998 cubic yards of material dredged from the channel to obtain project depth and width. The total cost and expenditures on work under the existing project to June 30, 1953, is: Cost Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds __ _ _...--------------------. $71, 664, 497. 83 $34, 302, 532. 46 $105, 967, 030. 29 $105, 959, 571. 54 Public works funds ----------------- 29, 038, 236.29 114,180.14 29, 152, 416. 43 29, 152, 416.43 .- Emergency Relief funds-- _...------ 9, 613, 073.19 56, 644. 65 9, 669, 717. 84 9, 669, 717. 84 Total funds-..- .--------- --- 110, 315, 807. 31 34, 473, 357. 25 144, 789, 164. 56 144, 781, 705. 81 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated--- ......-- 2,635,000.00 $2,865,000.00 $3,750,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $4,223,000.00 1 113, 365, 558. 34 Cost------------ -- 3, 847, 138. 57 2, 929, 685. 03 2, 484, 335. 70 3, 603, 318. 98 5, 959, 472. 61 1112, 902, 423. 87 Expenditures--------.........3, 767, 691. 76 2, 887, 162. 66 2, 505, 226. 13 3, 629, 315. 29 6, 048, 768. 18 1 112, 947, 358. 75 Maintenance: Appropriated .....--- 3, 275, 000. 00 3, 790, 000. 00 3, 373, 500. 00 4, 182, 000. 00 5, 520, 700. 00 2 35, 278, 033. 61 Cost-----------------....2, 963, 030. 99 3, 503, 576. 80 3, 111, 640. 43 4, 035, 077. 73 6, 136, 139. 87 2 35, 043, 561. 18 Expenditures- ...-- - 13,117, 251. 18 3, 714, 138. 34 2, 951, 868. 20 4, 266, 388. 33 5, 835, 870. 84 2 34, 991, 167. 55 1 Includes $29,038,236.29 National Industrial Recovery Act funds and $9,613,073.19 Emergency Relief funds. Also includes an amount for previous project of $2,586,616.56. 2 Includes $114,180.14 National Industrial Recovery Act funds and $56,644.65 Emergency Relief funds. Also includes an amount for previous project of $570,203.93. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953___--- _____--------_ $174, 693.03 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954___---- 3, 500, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-------- 3, 674, 693. 03 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------- ------ 92, 711, 558. 22 2. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the fiscal year under this heading was $206.34, and the expenditures were $2,297.42. 1152 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 proir to1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-...... $22, 500. 00 $10, 000. 00 $4, 000. 00 $5, 000. 00 $2, 000. 00 $1, 246, 014. 35 Cost--------------- 10, 541. 42 17, 096. 11 9, 193. 90 9,097. 20 206. 34 1, 239, 878. 19 Expenditures------.. ..-- 8, 708. 17 17, 934. 73 9, 468. 61 8, 209. 00 2, 297. 42 1, 241, 792. 27 3. PLANT ALLOTMENT, OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-------_ $100, 000. 00$1, 270, 340. 34 Expenditures--------........ 298,227.46 $66, 107. 69 -$146,571.26 $109, 294.08 $417, 156. 52 912, 934. 57 4. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 Name of project see annual required to report for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Missouri River, Sioux City, Iowa, to Fort 1948 $3, 123, 140. 64 $644, 862. 55 (1) Benton, Mont...-------................ - 2. Big Sioux River, S. Dak., and Iowa------- ---.. 1952 --------------------------- 1$811, 100 1No work is scheduled for the fiscal years 1954 and 1955. 5. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Bowman Irrigation Project, N. Commerce Committee res- Dak., on Grand River. olution, June 22, 1937. Gavins Point, on Missouri River, River and Harbor Act, S. Dak. and Nebr. July 24, 1946. Gavins Point, Yankton, S. Dak., Rivers and Harbors Com- Missouri River, construction of mittee resolution, Feb. ------- ""- lock and dam for navigation, flood 18, 1938. control, power, and irrigation. Grand River, Bowman irrigation Commerce Committee res- project, North Dakota. olution, June 22, 1937. Missouri River diversion project ---- do....------------------ --- ----- ----" (under special board). Missouri River in Nebraska ......--------River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Missouri River in South Dakota -----..do..... . . . . . . . . --------- and North Dakota. -" Missouri River from Sioux City, Rivers and Harbors Com- Iowa, to Chamberlain, S. Dak., mittee resolution, Mar. improvement for navigation. 7, 1939. Missouri River at Gavins Point, Rivers and Harbors Com- Yankton, S. Dak., construction mittee resolution, Feb. of lock and dam for navigation, 18, 1938. flood control, power, and irriga- tion. RIVERS AND HARBORS-OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1153 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 Missouri River, improvement in Rivers and Harbors Com- South Dakota (power to develop mittee resolution, Jan. manganese deposits, etc.). 19, 1940. Missouri River, Gavins Point, S. River and Harbor Act, ---- Dak., and Nebr. July 24, 1946. Yankton, S. Dak., Gavins Point, Rivers and Harbors Com- Missouri River, construction of mittee resolution, Feb. lock and dam for navigation, 18, 1938. flood control, power, and irriga- tion. 6. BUFFALO CREEK, VICINITY OF SCRANTON, N. DAK. Location. This project is located on Buffalo Creek near Scranton, N. Dak. Existing project. This provides for the preparation of a project report on the flood problem along Buffalo Creek, in the vicinity of Scranton, N. Dak., under the provisions of section 212 of the 1950 Flood Control Act. Funds in the amount of $2,500 were allotted for studies and prepara- tion of the report by fifth indorsement from office, Chief of Engineers, to the division engineer, Missouri River Division, dated November 21, 1952, subject: "Flood Protection, Buffalo Creek in Vicinity of Scran- ton, North Dakota." Local cooperation. Prior to the approval of any Federal participa- tion in the construction of the proposed flood control project, local interests shall furnish assurances that in addition to the compliance with the normal requirements of local cooperation, the enlargement or replacement of certain features of the work will be a local responsibility. Operationsand results during the fiscal year. Work has been lim- ited to a small amount of preliminary planning. The cost and ex- penditures during the fiscal year were $143.96. Condition at end of fiscal year. Minor preliminary planning has been initiated. It is proposed to complete the investigation and report during the fiscal year. The total cost and expenditures to June 1953 were $143.96. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 rpiorto 1949 New work: Appropriated------------ -------------------------------- $2, 500. 00 $2, 500. 00 Cost -------- ------------ 143.96 143.96 Expenditures------.......--.---- ------------ ----------------------- 143.96 143.96 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ______- __________ ___ $2,256. 04 .....- Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954---- 2, 256. 04 278038-53-voL.2- 11 1154 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 7. SPRING CREEK AT HERREID, S. DAK. Location. This project is located on Spring Creek at Spring Creek, Campbell County, S. Dak., and about 12 miles upstream from the con- fluence of the stream with the Missouri River. Existing project. Pursuant to section 212 of the Flood Control Act of 1950, the amount of $35,500 was allotted to the Omaha district from flood control appropriations contained in the Civil Functions Appropriation Act approved October 24, 1951, for the flood control project, Spring Creek at Herreid, S. Dak. The plan of improve- ment provides for drainage and protection works consisting of an earth levee and appurtenant structure along the north and east por- tions of the town and the raising of a county road along the south edge of the town to form the levee tie. The estimated cost of the improvement (1953) is $48,600, of which $45,800 is Federal cost for construction and $2,800 is local cost for lands and damages. Local cooperation. Section 3 of the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, as amended, applies. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Local interests have furnished formal assurances that they will fulfill the necessary local cooperation for the construction of the project, and these assurances were accepted by the division engineer, Missouri River division, on April 8, 1953. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Engineering studies and design in connection with preparation of detailed plans were com- pleted by hired labor. A contract for the construction of the improve- ments was awarded, but construction had not been initiated. The total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $1,882.05, and the expenditures were $2,011.77. Condition at end of fiscal year. Preparation of the definite project report and detailed plans and specifications were complete. Construc- tion will be initiated in July 1953, with completion scheduled for September 1953. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $7,543.54, and the expenditures were $7,516.01. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated ------------------------------------- $35, 500. 00 -------- $35, 500.00 Cost ---. .---.-- ------- ----------------- ----- 5, 661.49 $1, 882.05 7, 543. 54 Expenditures -- - - --- ----------------- ------ ----- 5, 504.24 2, 011.77 7, 516.01 Other new work data : Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954------------- $10, 300 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-----------------10, 300 8. FALL RIVER BASIN, S. DAK. Location. The work covered by this project is -located in Custer and Fall River Counties, S. Dak., in and near the town of Hot Springs. The Hot Springs unit is in the town of Hot Springs, immediately south of the junction of Cold Brook and Hot Brook which combine to form FLOOD CONTROL-OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1155 Fall River; the Cold Brook Reservoir unit is approximately 11/4 miles north of the town of Hot Springs on Cold Brook; and the Cottonwood Springs unit is approximately 41/2 miles west of the town of Hot Springs on Cottonwood Springs Creek, one-half mile upstream from its confluence with Hot Brook. Existing project. The project as authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, is a plan of flood protection on the Fall River and tributaries, South Dakota, substantially in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers in House Docu- ment 655, 76th Congress, 3d session. The general plan of improve- ment provides for the protection from flood damage of the people and property of the town of Hot Springs, S. Dak. The Hot Springs channel improvement unit provides for the widen- ing, deepening, and straightening of the present channel of Fall River from a point near the confluence of Hot Brook and Cold Brook to a point 400 feet below the Eighth Street Bridge or a total distance of approximately 6,000 feet. Clearing of trees, boulders, concrete slabs, and all obstructions to flow is provided for. The Cold Brook Reservoir unit is designed to control an area of 70.5 square miles, and have a capacity of 6,000 acre-feet at spillway crest, with surcharge at maximum pool of 5,114 acre-feet. The following features are included: Construction of an earthfill dam with uncon- trolled outlet; an uncontrolled reinforced concrete conduit under the dam; and a spillway with a discharge capacity of 85,000 cubic feet per second at maximum pool elevation through solid rock adjacent to the reservoir. The Cottonwood Springs Reservoir unit will control an area of 26 square miles and have a capacity of 6,160 acre-feet at spillway crest with surcharge at maximum pool of 2,114 acre-feet. The following features are included: Construction of an earthfill dam faced up- stream and downstream by dump rock; an uncontrolled reinforced concrete conduit under the dam; and a spillway of 16,100 cubic feet per second capacity at maximum pool elevation through the solid rock right abutment. The (1953) estimated Federal cost is $4,525,240; the estimated local cost (1953) is $138,200. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements for local cooperation as provided by law, local interests are required to bear the expense of bridge modifications and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will take such measures as may be necessary to prevent any encroachments upon the flood channel capacities to be provided by the improvements. The assurances of local cooperation for the Hot Springs unit were approved by the Secretary of War, May 18, 1946. Operation and results during fiscal year. Contract construction of the Cold Brook Dam and appurtenances was completed. Preparation of the master plan for reservoir management and public use develop- ment was initiated. Definite project report studies required for the Cottonwood Reservoir unit were continued. Engineering and design studies in connection with foundation grouting of the left abutment of the Cold Brook unit were initiated. Total cost for the fiscal year was $320,478.61, and the expenditures were $418,927.28. 1156 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the Hot Springs unit was completed during fiscal year 1951. The costs and expendi- tures for this unit were $1,063,945.38 from regular funds, with the exception of contributed funds in the amount of $4,250.00. Construc- tion of the Cold Brook unit dam and appurtenances was completed by contract. Preparation of the master plan for the Cold Brook Reser- voir management and public use development was approximately 10 percent complete. Engineering and design studies in connection with the foundation grouting of the left abutment were under way. Defi- nite project report studies required for the Cottonwood Reservoir unit were in progress. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $2,652,996.72 ($2,648,746.72 flood control general funds) and ($4,250 contributed funds), and the expenditures were $2,652,154.59 ($2,- 647,904.59 flood control general funds) and ($4,250 contributed funds). Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated------......... $182, 000. 00 $397, 000. 00 $400, 000.00 $400, 000. 00 $425, 000.00 1$2, 830, 000. 00 Cost --------------.. ... .. 597, 824. 31 71, 788. 72 578, 075. 40 519, 507. 18 320, 478. 61 1 2, 648, 746. 72 Expenditures.------ -- 573, 887. 48 158, 768. 65 529, 142. 32 471, 242. 55 418, 927. 28 12, 647, 904. 59 1 In addition, the sum of $4,250 was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_ ----------.-----.- $178, 492. 43 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954------------ 7, 600. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_------- 186, 092. 43 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project-------------------- 1, 688, 240. 00 9. MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, OMAHA DISTRICT Location. The flood control improvements included in this project are located on and along the Missouri River and several of the princi- pal tributaries of the Missouri River and are located in the States comprising the Missouri River Basin. Existing project. The general comprehensive plan for flood con- itrol and other purposes in the Missouri River Basin provides for levees along the Missouri River between Sioux City, Iowa, and the mouth and reservoirs located on the main stem of the Missouri River and on the tributaries for control of flood flows at the dam sites. The existing project was authorized by the following flood control acts: FLOOD CONTROL--OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1157 Acts Work authorized Documents I June 28,1938 Adopted general comprehensive plan for Missouri Flood Control Committee Doe, 1, River Basin and authorized $9,000,000 for initiation 75th Cong., 1st sess. and partial accomplishment. Aug. 18,1941 Modified the general comprehensive plan to include H. Doc. 842, 76th Cong., 3d sess. Harlan County Dam and Reservoir on the Repub- lican River, Nebr., and authorized $7,000,000 additional expenditure. Dec. 22, 1944 Expanded the general comprehensive plan for the H. Doe. 475, 78th Cong., 2d sess.; Missouri River Basin and authorized $200,000,000 S. Doc. 191, 78th Cong., 2d sess.; additional expenditure. S. Doc. 247, 78th Cong., 2d sess. July 24,1946 Authorized an additional expenditure of $150,000,000 for prosecution of the general comprehensive plan for the Missouri River Basin. May 17,1950 Authorized an additional expenditure of $250,000,000 for prosecution of the general comprehensive plan for the Missouri River Basin. 1Contain the latest published maps of Missouri River Basin. Included in the comprehensive plan are the following projects in the Omaha district: Estimated Project Federal cost Missouri River agricultural levees, Sioux City, Iowa, to Rulo, Nebr. -------------------- $39, 100, 000 Oahe Reservoir, S. Dak. and N. Dak------------ -------------------------------- 1 306, 000, 000 Fort Randall Reservoir, S. Dak ..........----------------------------------------------- 1 198, 485, 000 Gavins Point Reservoir, S. Dak. and Nebr..............-------------------...............--------.............. 160, 055, 000 Big Bend Reservoir, S. Dak--...--------------------------- ---------------------- 68, 775, 000 Omaha, Nebr.. --------------------------------------------------------------5,900, 000 Council Bluffs, Iowa--......----------- -------------------------------------------- 12, 635, 000 Sioux City, Iowa---------- -------------------------------------------------- 11,183, 000 Cherry Creek Dam and Reservoir, Colo ....------------------------------------------.......................................... 114, 572, 300 1 Details presented in individual report. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year. The operations during the fiscal year, together with costs and expenditures for those projects on which plans were in preparation, are shown in individual reports. Condition at end of fiscal year. The conditions of the various proj- ects on which work had been initiated are given in individual reports. Under sections 7 and 9 of Public Law 534, Flood Control Act, approved December 22, 1944, the Corps of Engineers is responsible for detailed scheduling of operations of storage capacity reserved for or assigned to flood control in reservoirs constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation as well as those constructed by the Corps of Engineers. The cost of work under this heading during the fiscal year was $20,- 592.87. The expenditures were $18,782.39. Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953; includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 Maintenance: Appropriated---------.........-------............ -------............ $15, 000. 00 $20, 000. 00 $28, 000. 00 $63,000. 00 Cost..--------------------............. -- ............ ------------ 12, 392. 98 22, 546. 18 20, 592. 87 55, 532. 03 Expenditures..................... ............ 10, 901. 30 23, 921.34 18, 782.39 53,605.03 1158 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 10. OAHE RESERVOIR, MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, S. DAK. AND N. DAK. Location. The Oahe dam site is located on the Missouri River in Hughes and Stanley Counties, S. Dak., about 6 miles northwest of Pierre, S. Dak., and 1,123 miles above the mouth of the river. Existing project. This provides for the construction of a rolled earthfill dam with a maximum height of 242 feet and reservoir for flood control, irrigation, navigation, hydroelectric power, and other purposes, with a gross storage capacity of 23,600,000 acre-feet at maximum operating pool. It provides for the initial power instal- lation of two units nominally rated at 85,000 kilowatt each. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved December 22, 1944 (Public Law 534, 78th Cong., 2d sess.), as part of the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Missouri River Basin. The estimated cost (1953) is $306,- 000,000 for the initial project only, which includes initial power installation only. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Surveys, subsurface explorations, engineering studies and design in connection with the preparation of contract plans and specifications were continued. Acquisition of land for the dam site and reservoir was continued. Construction of earthwork stage I was completed by contract. Work on the contract for laying the trackwork for access railroad was completed. Construction of the sheet pile wall was continued. Earth- work stage II was completed by contract. The work consists of ap- proximately 5,245,000 cubic yards of excavation and 4,760,000 cubic yards of embankment. Continuing contracts for furnishing circuit breakers and transformers were continued. Continuing contracts for disconnect switches and lightning arrestors were initiated. Closure of exploratory drift was initiated by contract. The total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $3,605,871.76, and the expenditures were $3,700,570.53. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction was initiated on the project in August 1948 and is scheduled for completion in 1963. Work in connection with the preparation of detailed plans was complete. Preparation of contract plans and specifications was approximately 43 percent complete. Construction of housing facilities, initial admin- istrative facilities, west access road, access railroad, earthwork stage I, and earthwork stage II was complete. Construction of sheet pile wall under a continuing contract was approximately, 88 percent complete. Closure of exploratory drift was approximately 64 percent complete. Continuing contracts for furnishing circuit breakers and transformers were approximately 80 percent and 67 percent com- plete, respectively. Contracts for disconnect switches and lightning arrestors were approximately 50 percent complete. Plans and specifications for earthwork stage III were under advertisement. The entire project was approximately 5 percent complete. Additional work required to complete the project included: Additional earth- work; powerhouse; spillway; outlet works; reservoir and pool prepa- FLOOD CONTROL--OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1159 ration including relocation of existing facilities and acquisition of additional lands. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $15,095,- 587.65, and the total expenditures were $15,330,230.83. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953. includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-......... $2,500,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $3,600,000.00 $3.770,000,00 $2,985,000.00 $16,355, 000. 00 Cost--------...... -- .. 1, 348, 231. 96 1, 681, 091. 14 3, 237, 822. 94 3, 556, 714. 24 3, 605, 871. 76 15, 095, 587. 65 Expenditures.--.--_1, 474, 439. 50 1,699, 731. 64 3, 156, 005. 68 3, 633, 058. 39 3, 700, 570. 53 15, 330, 230. 83 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953______________________ $567, 463. 18 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954____________ _ 8, 250, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_------- 8, 817, 463.18 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_________________- __--281, 395, 000. 00 11. FORT RANDALL RESERVOIR, MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, S. DAK. Location. The Fort Randall dam site is located on the Missouri River in Charles Mix and Gregory Counties, S. Dak., about 82 miles above Yankton, S. Dak. The site is 922 miles above the mouth of the Missouri River and 162 miles above Sioux City, Iowa. Existing project. This provides for the construction of a rolled earthfill dam with a maximum height of 160 feet and a reservoir for flood control, irrigation, navigation, hydroelectric power, and other purposes, with a gross storage capacity of 6,300,000 acre-feet at maximum operating pool. It provides for the ultimate power in- stallation of eight units nominally rated at 40,000 kilowatts each. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (Public Law 534, 78th Cong., 2d sess.), as part of the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other pur- poses in the Missouri River Basin. The estimate of cost (1953) is $198,485,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Preparation of contract plans and specifications was continued by hired labor. Contracts for design and preparation of contract plans and specifications for the hydroelectric power plant and the railroad bridge across the Missouri River required for the relocation of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad at Chamberlain, S. Dak., were continued. Acquisi- tion of land for the dam site and reservoir was continued. A nego- tiated contract with the State of South Dakota for the relocation of South Dakota State Highway No. 47 and U. S. Highways Nos. 16, 18, and 281 was continued. A negotiated contract with Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad for relocation of railroad facilities in the vicinity of Chamberlain and Oacoma, S. Dak. was continued. Continuing contracts for the relocation of Chicago, Mil- 1160 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 waukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad at Chamberlain, S. Dak., stages I, IIA, IIB, and III were continued and stage IV initiated. Con- struction of aerial power lines was completed by contract. A con- tract for water supply system, Chamberlain, S. Dak., and a negotiated contract with Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. for the relocation of telephone toll lines near Chamberlain, S. Dak., were continued. A continuing contract for relocation of municipal sewer facilities at Chamberlain, S. Dak., and a negotiated contract with Valley Tele- phone Co., Bonesteel, S. Dak., for removal of telephone lines were initiated. Contracts for relocation of county and township roads were negotiated with Gregory and Charles Mix Counties and work initiated. Earthwork stage III was completed, and earthwork stages IV and V were initiated. The work consisted of approximately 7,788,000 cubic yards of excavation and 6,434,000 cubic yards of rolled embankment. Construction of spillway stage I, stage II, and spillway tainter gate hoists was continued by contract. Construction of the intake structure was essentially completed and construction of the powerhouse substructure, tailrace and stilling basin and outlet works tunnels was completed by contract. Continuing contracts for furnishing intake gates, intake gantry crane, intake gate hoists, and intake bulkheads and lifting beam were completed. A contract for furnishing intake lifting beam was initiated and essentially completed. A contract for furnishing trashracks was continued. Reservoir clear- ing was initiated by contract. Continuing contracts for furnishing generators; hydraulic turbines; turbine governors; power transform- ers; oil circuit breakers; powerhouse untanking house bridge cranes; draft tube gantry crane; main control boards; main leads, main and neutral switchgear; oil filled pipe cable; and outdoor switchgear were continued during the fiscal year. Continuing contracts for construc- tion of powerhouse superstructure and penstocks and surge tanks were continued. Miscellaneous hired labor items such as stabilization of old Fort Randall chapel ruins, construction of visitors' parking area, improvement to access roads and boat landings, erection of project identification signs, installation of piezometer tubes, sealing of artesian wells, and training of initial staffs of powerhouse operators were in progress. Initial filling of the inactive storage zone of the reservoir was started during the fiscal year, in coordinated operation with the Fort Peck Reservoir, and a total volume of 483,000 acre-feet was impounded in Fort Randall Reservoir on June 30, 1953. The total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $34,903,773.87 and the expenditures were $34,284,153.38. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction was initiated on the project in May 1946 and is scheduled for completion in 1957. Prep- aration of detailed plans was complete and preparation of contract plans and specifications by hired labor was about 92 percent complete. Contracts for design and preparation of contract plans and specifica- tions for the hydroelectric power plant and the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad bridge were approximately 99 and 97 per- cent complete respectively. Acquisition of land for the dam and res- FLOOD CONTROL-OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1161 ervoir was about 78 percent complete. Construction of the townsite facilities was complete. Closure of the dam was accomplished in July 1952. The negotiated contract for relocation of South Dakota State Highway No. 47 and United States Highways Nos. 16, 18, and 281, is scheduled for completion by June 1955. Continuing contracts for relocation of Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad at Chamberlain, S. Dak., are scheduled for completion during the fiscal year 1954. The contract for water supply system, Chamberlain, S. Dak., was essentially complete and the negotiated contract with North- western Bell Telephone Co. for relocation of telephone toll lines was about 26 percent complete. A continuing contract for relocation of municipal sewer facilities at Chamberlain, S. Dak., was about 43 per- cent complete and work had been initiated on negotiated contracts with Valley Telephone Co., Bonesteel, S. Dak., for removal of tele- phone lines and with Gregory and Charles Mix Counties for reloca- tion of county and township roads. Earthwork stage IV was approx- imately 56 percent complete, and earthwork stage V had been initiated by contract. Continuing contracts for construction of spillway stage I, stage II, and spillway tainter gate hoists were approximately 92, 46, and 76 percent complete, respectively. Construction of the power- house substructure, tailrace, and stilling basin and outlet works tun- nels was complete and the intake structure was essentially complete. Contracts for furnishing intake gates, intake gantry crane, intake gate hoists, and intake bulkheads and lifting beam were complete. A con- tract for furnishing intake lifting beam was essentially complete, and the contract for furnishing trashracks was about 45 percent complete. Contract for reservoir clearing was about 92 percent complete. Con- tinuing contracts for furnishing generators; hydraulic turbines; tur- bine governors; power transformers; oil circuit breakers; powerhouse untanking house bridge cranes; draft tube gantry crane; main control boards; main leads; main and neutral switchgear; oil filled pipe cable; and outdoor switchgear were in progress. Continuing contracts for construction of powerhouse superstructure and penstocks and surge tanks were approximately 34 and 22 percent complete, respectively. Preparation of contract plans and specifications was under way on Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad relocation stage V, bank slope protection stage II, removal of Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad bridge and communication facilities, public service building, relocation of Fort Hale telephone lines, relief wells, floating boom, temporary 115 kilovolt-ampere bus tie line, regulating gate and hoist, stop logs, monorail equipment, and powerhouse equip- ment. The entire project was approximately 64 percent complete. The major items of work remaining on this project are: Regulating gate structure; elevator for intake structure; bank slope protection, section III; fish and wildlife facilities; reservoir approach roads; car- rier current equipment; permanent operating equipment; reservoir gaging stations; and miscellaneous riprapping, seeding, etc. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $126,619,- 415.20 and the expenditures were $127,625,130.79. 1162 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ._ $18,912,700.00 $23,665,000.00 $32,580,000.00 $33,064,975.00 $31,975,025.00 $152, 897, 700. 00 Cost-- _-. .-. 14,043,462.32 23,066,868.32 23,966,599.11 19,862.164.72 34,903,773.87 126, 619, 415. 20 Expenditures-.. 13,439,389.01 22,891,561.62 24,023,215.37 22,267,536.05 34,284,153.38 127, 625, 130.79 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953________________-- $18, 667. 62 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954__________ 11, 500, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_________ 11, 518, 667. 62 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project______________--____-- 34, 087, 300. 00 12. GAVINS POINT RESERVOIR, MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, S. DAK. AND NEBR. Location. The Gavins Point Dam site is located on the Missouri River in Yankton County, S. Dak., and Knox County, Nebr., about 4 miles upstream from Yankton, S. Dak., and about 850 miles above the mouth of the river. Existing project. This provides for the construction of a concrete and rolled earthfill dam with a maximum height of 72 feet and a reservoir for flood control, irrigation, navigation, hydroelectric power, and other purposes, with a gross storage capacity of 540,000 acre-feet at maximum operating pool. It provides for the ultimate power in- stallation of three units nominally rated at 33,333 kilowatts each. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944 (Public Law 534, 78th Cong., 2d sess.), as part of the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Missouri River Basin. The estimate of cost (1953) is $60,055,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Surveys, engineering studies and design in connection with preparation of detailed plans were completed by hired labor. Preparation of contract plans and specifications was continued by hired labor. A contract for the de- sign and preparation of contract plans and specifications for the hy- droelectric power plant was continued. Acquisition of land for the dam site was continued. Construction of the south access road, sched- ules A, B, and C and improvements to Yankton Bridge was completed by contract. Stage I earthwork was completed by contract. The work consisted of approximately 2,188,000 cubic yards of excavation and 2,000,000 cubic yards of embankment. Contracts for the con- struction of the administration building; sewer and water facilities for administration building; and seeding and planting along the south access road and in the administration area were initiated and com- pleted. Construction of garage, laboratory, and flagpole was initi- FLOOD CONTROL---OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1163 ated and essentially completed by contract. A contract for furnish- ing hydraulic turbines was continued. Continuing contracts for fur- nishing generators and turbine governors were initiated. A continu- ing contract for construction of powerhouse substructure; intake struc- ture; spillway; and earthwork, stage II was initiated. Excavation and embankment on the earthwork portion amounted to approxi- mately 1,780,000 and 530,000 cubic yards, respectively. Bids were opened and award of contracts was pending on furnishing the follow- ing equipment: power transformers; powerhouse cranes; bulkheads, stoplogs, and lifting beams; and unwatering pump controls. Fur- nishing of air compressors was under advertisement. Contract plans and specifications were completed for furnishing and installing mono- rail equipment, furnishing intake gantry crane and constructing sani- tary facilities and fencing. Drilling of water well and erection of project identification signs was initiated and essentially completed by hired labor. The total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $3,901,073.03, and the expenditures were $3,713,733.39. 6'ondition at end of fiscal year. Construction on the project was initiated in March 1952 and is scheduled for completion in 1958. Prep- aration of detailed plans was complete, and preparation of contract plans and specifications by hired labor was about 38 percent complete. A contract for the design and preparation of contract plans and speci- fications for the hydroelectric powerplant was about 58 percent com- plete. Construction of the south access road, improvements to Yank- ton Bridge, stage I earthwork, administration building, sewer and water facilities for administration building, and seeding and planting along the south access road and in the administration area were com- plete. Construction of garage, laboratory, and flagpole was essen- tially complete. Contracts for furnishing hydraulic turbines, genera- tors, and turbine governors were in progress. Construction of power- house substructure, intake structure, spillway and stage II earthwork was approximately 6 percent complete. Award of contracts was pending on furnishing the following equipment: power transformers; powerhouse cranes; bulkheads, stoplogs, and lifting beams; and un- watering pump controls. Furnishing of air compressors was under advertisement. Contract plans and specifications for furnishing and installing monorail equipment, furnishing intake gantry crane, and constructing sanitary facilities and fencing were complete. Hired labor work on drilling of water well and erection of project identifi- cation signs was essentially complete. The entire project was ap- proximately 8 percent complete. The major items of work remaining on this project are as follows: Construction of powerhouse superstructure; furnishing and installing necessary mechanical and electrical powerhouse and switchyard equip- ment; relocation of county roads, telephone and power lines, and fa- cilities; acquisition of additional lands; and clearing of reservoir area. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $4,938,- 763.51, and the expenditures were $4,837,885.99. 1164 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated......... $250, 000.00 $168, 784. 90 $200, 000. 00 $2,000,000.001$7,712,000.00 $10, 380, 784.90 Cost ---------------................ 226,067. 52 19,695. 96 121, 964. 14 463,085.12 3,091,073.034,938, 763.51 Expenditures----- -- 215, 745. 60 302, 568.62 122, 602. 85 559,129.68 3,713,733.39 4, 837, 885.99 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_---------------------- $3, 020.07 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954------------ 10, 300, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-------- 10, 303, 020. 07 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project-------------------------- 39, 374,215. 10 13. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION, YANKTON, S. DAK. Location. This project is located along the left bank of the Missouri River in the vicinity of the town of Yankton, S. Dak. Existing project. Pursuant to section 14 of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, funds in the amount of $35,000 were allotted to the Omaha district on September 3, 1952, for emergency bank pro- tection, Yankton, S. Dak. Local cooperation. None required. See pages 4-5. Operations and results during fiscal year. The emergency bank protection work to prevent damage to the public works at Yankton, S. Dak., was started on November 17, 1952, and completed on De- cember 10, 1952. The work consisted of the construction of 515 linear feet of dumped stone revetment. The total cost and expenditures were $27,980.83. Condition at end of fiscal year. Work on the project consisting of 515 linear feet of dumped stone revetment was started on November 1.7, 1952, and completed December 10, 1952. The total cost and ex- penditures were $27,980.83. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated------ ........------- 000.00 -------------------- ------------ $35, $35, 000. 00 Cost--------- ------ ---------------------------------- 27,980.83 27,980.83 Expenditures-----------------------------------------------27,980.83 27, 980.83 14. MISSOURI RIVER, KENSLERS BEND, NEBR., TO SIOUX CITY, IOWA Location. This project is located along the Missouri River between Ponca Bend, Nebr., and the combination bridge at Sioux City, Iowa. Existing project. The existing project authorized by the Flood FLOOD CONTROL---OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1165 Control Act approved August 18, 1941, and modified by the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, provides for the construction of dikes, revetments and channel improvement along the Missouri River from Miners Bend and vicinity, S. Dak. and Nebr., to Sioux City, Iowa. The estimated cost of new work under the project (1953) is $10,458,300. The estimated cost of annual maintenance is $140,000. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work consisted of revision of the definite project report by hired labor at a cost of $375.58, and construction, by contract, of 2 pile dikes totaling 1,915 linear feet, and 3 lengths of revetment totaling 13,031 linear feet at a cost of $402,915.76. The total cost of new work was $403,291.34, and the expenditures were $424,565. Maintenance consisted of repair of 1,702 linear feet of revetment by contract at a cost of $56,437.37, and hired labor operations at a cost of $187.79. The total cost of maintenance was $56,625.16, and the expenditures were $56,142.84. The total cost for the fiscal year was $459,916.50, and the ex- penditures were $480,707.84. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year"ending June'30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 New work: Appropriated-....... $700, 000. 00 $395, 000. 00 $1,014,609.00---.---. --. -----.... $3, 787, 668. 90 Cost--------------- ._ 494, 043. 10 576, 536. 42 554, 116. 07 $505, 590. 40 $403, 291. 34 3, 769, 937. 77 Expenditures ...--------- 489, 261. 73 555, 035. 70 581, 060. 42 497, 083. 42 424, 565. 00 3, 767, 973.40 Maintenance: Appropriated---------......... 15, 000. 00 147, 000. 00 58, 000. 00 70, 000. 00 57, 000. 00 347, 000. 00 Cost---------------- 15, 000.00 89, 794. 75 112, 893. 73 70,012. 55 56, 625. 16 344, 326. 19 Expenditures ..----. 14, 991. 56 80, 677. 18 122, 019. 74 70, 012. 55 56, 142., 84 343, 843. 87 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------ $15, 695.50 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_.......... 500, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_.... ___ 515, 695. 50 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ___----- _------ 6, 170, 631. 10 15. CHERRY CREEK DAM AND RESERVOIR, COLO. Location. The Cherry Creek Dam and Reservoir is located on Cherry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colo., approximately 6 miles southeast of the city of Denver, Colo. Cherry Creek joins the South Platte River within the city limits of Denver. Existing project. The project consists of a rolled earthfill dam with maximum height of 140 feet above the stream bed and 14,300 feet 1166 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 in length. The project includes a reinforced concrete outlet works and an uncontrolled side channel spillway canal discharging into the adjacent Tollgage Creek, thus bypassing the city of Denver. The Cherry Creek project provides reservoir storage capacity of 95,000 acre-feet below the spillway canal invert and surcharge storage of 136,400 acre-feet above this elevation. Initial plan for operation is for flood control only. The plan of operation in the ultimate develop- ment for multiple purpose uses includes 10,00 acre-feet for sediment storage, 85,000 acre-feet for conservation purposes, and surcharge storage for flood control purposes. The estimated cost of the initial project for flood control only (1953) is $14,572,300. The existing project was authorized by the following flood control acts : Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 18, 1941 The initiation and partial accomplishment of the H. Doe. 426, 76th Cong., 1st sess; project. Dec. 22, 1944 Completion of the plan approved in the act of Aug. 18, Do. 1941. Do....... General comprehensive plan, Missouri River Basin _-- H. Doc. 475, 78th Cong., 2d sess.; S. Doec. 191, 78th Cong., 2d sess.; S. Doe. 247, 78th Cong., 2d sess. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Preparation of contract plans and specifications was completed by hired labor. Fencing the intake structure and stilling basin was completed by contract. Con- tracts for construction of high-level alarm system and raising upper- level gate controls were initiated and completed. Litigation to es- tablish equitable payment for certain tracts of reservoir land and flowage rights was continued. The total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $21,153.84, and the expenditures were $42,528.42. Operation and care activities included the administration of the ,project area; continuation of sediment studies and stream gaging activities; and continuation of miscellaneous items of ordinary re- pairs, maintenance, improvements, and reconstruction. The total cost of operation and care activities during the fiscal year was $21,297, and the expenditures were $21,389. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction on the project was initiated in fiscal year 1943 and was physically complete on June 30, 1953. Preparation of "as-built" drawings and operations manual was essentially complete. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $14,564,- 507.59, and the expenditures were $14,563,217.82. The total cost of operation and care activities was $55,747.11, and the expenditures were $56,569.75. FLOOD CONTROL---OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1167 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated .... _ _- $7,000,000.00 $150, 000. 00 -$216,707.77----- ------- -$35, 000. 00 $14, 572, 271. 47 Cost--------------. 5, 912, 009. 97 3, 397, 105. 69 361, 626. 33 $56, 372. 76 21, 153. 84 14, 564, 507. 59 Expenditures-...-.. . 5, 745, 218. 65 3, 720, 011. 61 395, 781.04 -40, 290.98 42, 528. 42 14, 563, 217. 82 Maintenance: Appropriated..-__-- ________________ - _ 20, 000. 0( 27, 000. 00 30, 000. 00 77, 000. 00 Cost_..___ ___________ __________ 10, 098. 6( 24, 351. 51 21, 297. 00 55, 747. 11 Expenditures ... __ ____ - 11, 150. 3, 24, 030. 4C 21, 389. 00 56, 659. 75 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_________________--------- $553. 65 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954___________-_____ 553. 65 16. CITY OF AURORA (DENVER), WESTERLY CREEK, COLO. Location. The Aurora, Colo., detention dam site is located on Westerly Creek near the junction of the southwest city limits of Aurora and the southeast limits of the city of Denver, Colo., at the north end of Lowry Air Force Base. Existing project. This provides for the construction of a com- pacted earthfilled dam for flood control, with a capacity of 380 acre- feet at the crest of the emergency spillway, and 420 acre-feet at the top of the dam. The auxiliary ponding area behind the northwest spur dike would have a capacity of approximately 10 acre-feet. Pursuant to section 212 of the Flood Control Act of 1950, the amount of $150,000 was allotted to the Omaha district from flood control ap- propriations contained in the Civil Functions Appropriation Act, ap- proved July 11, 1952, for the flood control project, city of Aurora (Denver), Westerly Creek, Colo. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $150,000. Local cooperation. Section 3 of the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, as amended, applies. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Local interests have furnished formal assurances that they will fulfill the necessary local cooperation requirements for the construction of the project, and these assurances were accepted by the Division Engi- neer, Missouri River Division, on December 23, 1952. Operation and results during fiscal year. Surveys, engineering studies, and design in connection with the preparation of contract plans and specifications were completed. A contract for construction of the dam was awarded and work initiated. The total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $9,596.77, and the expenditures were $8,897.67. Condition at end of fiscal year. Preparation of contract plans and specifications was complete. The contract for the construction of the dam was initiated in June 1953, and the entire project was approxi- mately 6.4 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year, with work on the project scheduled for completion in December 1954. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $9,596.77, and the expenditures were $8,897.67. 1168 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ..- - - __- ---- ------- ----------------------- $150,000.00 $150, 000. 00 Cost------------- --- ...------------ ---- 9, 596. 77 9, 596. 77 Expenditures - - - - - - -8, 897. 67 8, 897. 67 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_ -------------- ------ $23, 697. 33 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 697. 33 2------------3, 17. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER, COLO. Location. The flood control improvements included in this project are located along the South Platte River, all within the limits of the State of Colorado. Existing project. The project for flood control and related pur- poses on the South Platte River, Colo., provides for a dam and reser- voir on the South Platte River at the mouth of Plum Creek, about 8 miles southwest of Denver; a continuous agricultural levee system along both banks of the river from below the dam to the south city limits of Denver, and from the north city limits of Denver to 1 mile below the mouth of St. Vrain Creek; and channel improvements and intermittent levees on the South Platte River between St. Vrain Creek and Fort Morgan, Colo. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, substantially in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Document 669, 80th Congress, 2d session, which contains the latest published map of the South Platte River Basin. The act authorized $26,300,000 for partial accomplishment of the work described in House Docu- ment 669. Estimated Included are the following projects: Frederar Chatfield Reservoir, Colo. ---------------------------------- $31, 350, 000 Agricultural levees, South Platte River _____________________ 28,740, 000 Channel improvement, South Platte River _________________ 1, 830, 000 Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year. No work has been initiated under this project. Condition at end of fiscal year. No work has been initiated. 18. MISSOURI RIVER AGRICULTURAL LEVEES, SIOUX CITY, IOWA, TO THE MOUTH (SIOUX CITY, IOWA, TO RULO, NEBR.) Location. The Missouri River rises in southwestern Montana and flows generally southeasterly 2,464.4 miles across or along seven States to a confluence with the Mississippi River 17 miles above St. Louis, Mo. The project covers only the portion from Sioux City, Iowa, to the mouth or approximately 760 miles of the river. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for a series of levee units and appurtenant works along both sides of the Missouri River from Sioux City, Iowa, to the mouth, for the protection of agri- FLOOD CONTROL-OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1169 cultural lands and small communities against floods. The estimate of cost for that portion of the project from Sioux City, Iowa, to Ruloe Nebr. (1953) is $44,015,000, of which $39,100,000 is Federal cost for construction and $4,915,000 is local cost for lands and damages. This cost includes funds necessary to connect one unit of this project to the authorized Hamburg, Iowa, project on the Nishnabotna River. The existing project was authorized by the following Flood Control Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 Aug. 18,1941 Levees along both sides of the river from Sioux City H. Doc. 821, 76th Cong., 3d sess. to Kansas City. Dec. 22,1944 Extended project from Kansas City to the mouth and H. Doc. 475, 78th Cong., 2d sess.; provided for increased protection. S. Doc.191, 78th Cong., 2d sess.;. S. Doc. 247, 78th Cong., 2d sess. I Contain the latest published maps of Missouri River Basin. Local cooperation. Section 3 of the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, as amended by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, applies. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Local interests have furnished assurances that they will furnish the re- quired cooperation for units of the work now under construction or contemplated for construction with existing funds, and have com- pleted acquisition of the necessary rights of way for units now under construction. Operations and results during the fiscal year. Preparation of de- tailed plans and contract plans and specifications was continued by hired labor. Alterations to the C. B. & Q. Railroad bridge across the Nishnabotna River in connection with unit L-575 levees were completed by the owner. Contracts for surfacing unit L-575 levee crests were initiated. A contract for surfacing of unit R-562 levees was initiated. A continuing contract for stabilization of Mosquito Creek channel and a contract for relocation, rearrangement, and alteration of the C. B. & Q. Mosquito Creek bridge in connection with unit L-627-624 - were completed. A contract for surfacing of unit L-627-624- levees was awarded but no work initiated. Construction of sections 5 and 6 of unit R-548 was completed by contract. Relocation, rear- rangement, and alteration of C. B. & Q. railroad tracks and com- imunication lines, and relocation, rearrangement, and alteration of C. B. & Q. Little Nemaha River bridge in connection with unit R-548 were completed by contract. A contract for surfacing unit R-548 levee crests was awarded but no work initiated. Construction of underseepage control facilities for areas R to Y, unit L-550, was com- pleted by contract. Relocation, rearrangement, or alteration to. C. B. & Q. Railroad High Creek and Rock Creek bridges were com- pleted by contract. A contract for surfacing of unit L-550 levee crests was awarded but no work initiated. Surfacing of unit R-573 levee crests was initiated and completed by contract. Construction of unit R-580 levees was initiated and completed by contract. Construction of section 5, and underseepage control facilities for unit L-536 were 278038- 53--voL. 2--12 1170 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 completed by contract. A contract for surfacing of unit L-536 was awarded but no work initiated. Total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $848,239.79, and the expenditures were $428,855.04. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction was initiated on the project in November 1947 and is scheduled for completion in 1963. Construction is essentially complete on all units authorized for con- struction. Remaining work on these units consist of completing exist- ing contracts for surfacing levee crests, completion of "as-built" drawings, completion reports, operation manuals, etc. Preparation of detailed plans and contract plans and specifications on the entire project was about 92 and 49 percent complete, respectively. The entire project was approximately 34 percent complete, based on the present approved estimate of cost. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $13,315,- 606.44, and the expenditures were $13,311,101.52. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated_ . $4,355,000.00 $1,861,350.00 $1,615,000.00 $768,100.00 $179,000.00 00 $13,917,450. Cost---- -- -- 3,230,452.04 3,533,965.51 2,593,247.26720,330.76 848,239.79 13,315,606.44 Expenditures...__ 3,000,485.12 3,753,510.51 2,462,994.49 1,321,996.35 428,855.04 13, 311, 101. 52 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_____________________- $133, 780. 46 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_... ____- 25, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ______ 158, 780. 46 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_______________________ 25, 157, 550. 00 19. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION FOR RIVER ROAD AT SIOUX CITY, IOWA Location. This project is located along the left bank of the Mis- souri River in the vicinity of Sioux City, Iowa. Existing project. Pursuant to section 14 of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, funds in the amount of $40,000, $49,500, and $50,000 were allotted to the Omaha district in October 1948, May 1950, and August 1952, respectively, for emergency bank pro- tection for the river road at Sioux City, Iowa. The plan of improvement provides for the construction of willow bank protection mattress and a pile structure reinforced with stone along the left bank of the Missouri River for protection of the river road at approximately mile 809 (1890 mileage). Local cooperation. None required. See pages 4-5. Operationsand results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. Work on the project, consisting of 1,583 linear feet of willow bank protection mattress, was started by hired labor on December 1, 1948, and completed in May 1949, at a cost and expenditure of $37,861.20; and additional work consisting of 1,193 FLOOD CONTROL-OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1171 linear feet of pile structure reinforced with 2 tons of stone per linear foot. The additional work was started and completed in April 1950 by both contract and hired labor at a total cost of $47,654.12 ($30,- 916.42, contract) ($16,737.70, hired labor), and the expenditures were $47,654.12. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $85,515.32 ($30,916.42, contract) ($54,598.90, hired labor), and the ex- penditures were $85,515.32. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 New work: Appropriated_-------- $40, 000. 00 $47, 361. 20 -$1, 845. 88 .......------------. 50, 000 $135, 515. 32 Cost.....-- ....-----------.. . 37, 861.20 47, 654.12 ------------------------- -------- - 85, 515.32 Expenditures. ------ -37, 861.20 15, 615.15 32,038.97----- 85,515.32 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------------$49, 900 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_ _______.. __- 49, 900 20. COUNCIL BLUFFS, MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, IOWA Location. On the left bank of the Missouri River in the vicinity of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the construction of levees and appurtenant works in the vicinity of Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the left bank of the Missouri River, for protection of municipal and industrial areas, from floods of past mag- nitude. The existing project was authorized in the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, and in the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. The estimated cost of the improvement (1953) is $2,780,000, of which $2,635,000 is Federal cost for construction and $145,800 is local costs for lands and damages. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. The city of Council Bluffs has furnished assurances that they will furnish the necessary cooperation and these assurances were approved by the Secretary of War on March 30, 1946. Local interests have completed acquisition of the necessary rights-of-way for the construction of the project. Operations and results during fiscal year. Preparation of contract plans and specifications was essentially completed by hired labor. Construction of section 3, unit II, levees and alterations to sewer lines adjacent to 29th Avenue pumping station was completed by contract. Surfacing of main stem levee crests was initiated and completed by contract during the fiscal year. A contract for riprap and levee toe protection was initiated and essentially completed, and a contract for surfacing Indian Creek levee crests was awarded but no work initiated during the fiscal year. The total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $100,896.01, and the expenditures were $99,048.09. 1172 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction was initiated on the project in July 1946 and is scheduled for completion in March 1954. Remaining work consists of surfacing the Indian Creek levee crests, construction of additional bank slope protection, completion of "as- built" drawings, completion reports, operations manual, etc. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $2,513,- 807.94, and the expenditures were $2,511,660.08. In addition, the sum of $12,840 has been expended from contributed funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ----......... $486, 000.00 $400, 000. 00 -$90, 000.00 $75, 000. 00 $200, 000. 00 1 $2, 635, 000. 00 Cost---------------......... 284, 143.43 916, 510.42 274, 272. 70 93, 016. 16 100, 896.01 12, 513, 807. 94 Expenditures-........- 872.35 1, 087, 140. 11 92, 30, 563.70 107, 828.10 99, 048.09 12, 511, 660.08 1 In addition, the sum of $12,840 was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 --------------------- $45, 768. 22 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_..----- -__- 45, 768.22 21. OMAHA, MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, NEBR. Location. This project is located on the right bank of the Missouri River in the vicinity of Omaha, Nebr. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of levees and appurtenant works along the right bank of the Missouri River, for protection of municipal and industrial areas,, from floods of past magnitude. The existing project was authorized in the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (Public Law 534, 78th Cong., 2d sess.), as part of the general comprehensive plan for flood control in the Missouri River Basin. The estimated cost of improvement (1953) is $6,262,000 of which $5,900,000 is Federal cost for construction and $362,000 is local cost for lands and damages. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Local inter- ests have furnished written assurances that they will provide the required cooperation and these assurances were approved by the Secretary of War on April 8, 1946. Local interests have provided evidence of the acquisition of the necessary rights-of-way for the construction of completed work. Operations and results during fiscal year. Surveys, subsurface ex- plorations, engineering studies, and design in connection with prepa- ration of detailed plans were continued with hired labor. Riprap and levee toe protection was initiated and completed by contract during the fiscal year. A contract for surfacing of levee crests was initiated and completed by contract during the fiscal year. The total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $148,887.33, and the expenditures were $146,950.44. Condition at end of the fiscal year. Construction was initiated on the project in July 1946 and was completed in June 1953. FLOOD CONTROL--OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1173 Construction of this project is complete. Remaining work consists of completion of "as-built" drawings, completion reports, operations manual, etc. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $5,894,- 171.87, and the expenditures were $5,892,294.47. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-.........$2,445,000.00 $355, 000.00 -$14, 609. 00 ........----------. $154, 600.00 $5,899,991.00 Cost..--------------12, 449, 682. 57 1, 534, 200. 23 248, 806.81 $12, 972. 58 148, 887.33 5, 894, 171.87 Expenditures-........ 2, 382, 666. 17 1, 704, 585. 26 232, 254. 17 14, 129. 30 146, 950. 44 5, 892, 294. 47 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953______-- _______------___ $4, 019.68 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-___-___ ____ 4, 019.68 22. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the fiscal year under this heading was $73,314.62, and the expenditures were $69,579.06. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 to1949 prior Maintenance: Appropriated- ........$194,600.00 $215,000.00 $170,000.00 $57,900.00 $74,200.00 00 $2,451,575. Cost ....------------264,862. 21 165, 065. 19 178, 582. 48 76,479.42 73,314.62 01 2,450,378. Expenditures-......... 256,758.43 189,341.03 162,989.14 93,096.28 69,579.06 2,446,560.03 23. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS Inspection of completed works during the fiscal year 1953 in the Omaha district consisted of inspection of the following local flood protection projects: Project Inspiection cost Belle Fourche, Cheyenne River, S. Dak_______- _____ $75. 00 Fall River Basin, S. Dak. (Hot Springs channel improvement) ------- 100. 00 Platte River near Schuyler, Nebr ____ ____----- ------------ 25. 00 Omaha, Missouri River Basin, Nebr___ 300. 00 Council Bluffs, Missouri River Basin, Iowa.___............... 325. 00 Agricultural levee unit L-627------------------------------- 62.50 Agricultural levee unit L-624___ ------------------------ 62. 50 Agricultural levee unit L-575 __---------------------- 450. 00 Agricultural levee unit L-561___ __-------------------- 125. 00 Agricultural levee unit L-550________------------ --- 150. 00 Agricultural levee unit L-536___-______--------------------- 125.00 Agricultural levee unit R-573___- ---------------------- 50.00 Agricultural levee unit R-562__------------------------ 50. 00 Agricultural levee unit R-548------------------------------- 100. 00 Total inspection cost-- - -- --- --- -- - - -- - .--- -- .. 2, 000. 00 1174 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The total cost during the fiscal year was $2,000 and the expenditures were $0.00. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated--------- ----------- ------------ $1, 700. 00 -- - $2, 000 $3, 700 Cost------------------------------------- 234.46 $1, 465.54 2, 000 3,700 Expenditures ...------ . . ...------------------------ 127. 37 1, 572. 63 ....... 1, 70 24. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to reportr equired to for- New work Maintenance complete Council Bluffs, Iowa (act of 1936) ....--------.........- 1939 $325. 00 . . (1) Belle Fourche, Cheyenne River, S. Dak ..-----___. 1940 37, 409. 97 -------------- (1) Snagging and clearing under authority of sec. 2 of the Flood Control Act, approved Aug. 28, 1937, as amended.......----------- ------------------ 1941 1, 000. 000.00 -------------- (2) Missouri River, Niobrara, Nebr ---------------- 1945 99, 369. 58 $5, 633. 03 (3) Emergency bank protection, Yankton Bridge, Missouri River--------- ------------------ 1946 150, 000. 00 ---- _--------- (3) Platte River near Schuyler, Nebr------------ --- 1948 74, 940.10------------ (3) Nishnabotna River at Hamburg, Iowa...--..----. 1948 236, 000. 00 --------------- (3) Denison, East Fork of Boyer River, Iowa__ __. 1949 4, 300.00 ..-------------- (2) Castlewood Dam and Reservoir, Cherry Creek and tributaries, Colorado .---------- ---- 1943 56, 720. 76 ..---------. $13, 783, 279. 24 Morrison, Bear Creek, Colo _ _---------------------1950 Sioux City, Missouri River Basin, Iowa ..---------- 30, 000. 00 -------------- 630, 000. 00 1950 1, 215.10--------------1,181, 784. 90 Emergency bank protection, McCook Lake Bend Missouri River _ - - -__ 1950 98, 618. 90 .. -.---... (3) Emergency bank protection, State Highway No. 39 Bridge, south of Genoa, Nebr-------------- 1950 49, 565.01 ...-------------- (3) Emergency bank protection, Missouri River Bridge at Nebraska City, Nebr---------- 1950 12, 724.29(3) Emergency flood control work under authority of the Flood Control Act approved Aug. 18, 1941__ 1950 194, 821. 60 (3) Aten, bank protection, Missouri River, Nebr - 1951 578, 791. 13 -------------- (3) Protection of South Omaha Bridge, Nebraska . 1951 50, 000. 00 --------------- (3) Big Bend Reservoir, Missouri River Basin- ----- 1952-------------------------...............68, 775, 000. 00 Boulder, Colo------------------------------- 1952 --------------..-------------- 530, 000. 00 Erie, Colo----------------------------------1952 ..........-------------- ...-------------- 56, 000. 00 Little Sioux River and its tributaries, Iowa -.... 1952 152,100.00-------------......... 5, 237, 900. 00 Elkhorn River Basin, Omaha district------------....... 1952 ...........------------------------ 3, 892, 000. 00 Disaster operation "Snowbound"-----.........---------- 1952 7, 005, 939. 37 ____ (3) 1 Completed as a Public Works Administration project. 2 All of the work contemplated under this authorization has been completed. 3 Project complete. FLOOD CONTROIr-OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1175 25. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Aurora, Colo., Platte River, Colo., Senate Public Works Com- Wyo., and Nebr., protection mittee resolution, Mar. against damages caused by floods 4, 1947. for City of. Aowa and South Creeks and their House Public Works Com- tributaries in Dixon and Dakota mittee resolution, July Counties, Nebr., for flood control 6, 1949. and drainage (tributary of Mis- souri River). Bear Butte Creek, S. Dak., for Flood Control Committee flood control (tributary of Chey- resolution, May 3, 1946. enne River, S. Dak. and Wyo.). Big Sioux River and tributaries, Flood Control Committee Iowa and South Dakota. resolution, Mar. 20, 1944. Bow Creek and tributaries, Nebras- House Public Works Com- ka, with a view to flood control mitee resolution, June and drainage (tributary of the 17, 1948. Missouri River). Bowman irrigation project, North Commerce Committee res- Dakota, on Grand River. olution, June 22, 1937. Broken Bow, Nebr., for flood pro- Flood Control Committee tection on the Loup River. resolution, Nov. 15, 1945. Broken Bow and Sargent, Nebr., House Public Works Com- Loup River. mittee resolution, Apr. 20, 1948. Central City, Nebr., flood control Senate Public Works Com- in Platte River valley from vicin- mittee resolution, Apr. ity of Lexington, Nebr., to Cen- 23, 1951. tral City, Nebr. Cheyenne River, S. Dak. and Wyo., Flood Control Committee for flood-control improvements resolution, July 5, 1946. of Whitewood, Spearfish, Red- water, and Hay Creeks. Cheyenne River S. Dak. and Flood Control Committee Wyo., for flood control in Bear resolution, May 3, 1946. Butte Creek. Cheyenne River, S. Dak. and Flood Control Committee Wyo., for flood control on Rapid resolution, Apr. 19, 1946. Creek. Columbus, Nebr., flood control Sena'e Public Works Com- and allied purposes, Loup and mittee resolution, Mar. Platte Rivers. 9, 1948. Elkhorn and Platte Rivers, Nebr., House Public Works Com- with a view to flood control in mittee resolution, Apr. the vicinity of their confluence. 20, 1948. Floyd River, Iowa_________________ Flood Control Committee resolution, Mar. 29, 1944. Gavins Point, Yankton, S. Dak., Rivers and Harbors Com- Missouri River, construction of mittee resolution, Feb. lock and dam for navigation, 18, 1938. flood control, power, and irriga- tion. Gering and Mitchell Valleys, Platte Senate Public Works Com- River, Colo., Wyo., and Nebr., mittee resolution, Oct. 8, measures for flood control in. 1948. Golden, Colo., and vicinity, Platte Senate Public Works Com- River, Colo., Wyo., and Nebr., mittee resolution, Nov. 8, proptection against damages 1948. caused by floods in. Grand River, Bowman irrigation Commerce Committee res- project, North Dakota. olution, June 22, 1937. Grand River, S. Dak .. ___________ Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Greeley, Colo., Platte River, Colo., Senate Public Works Com- Wyo., and Nebr., measures for mittee resolution, Nov. flood control at. 17, 1947. Hay Creek, S. Dak. and Wyo., for Flood Control Committee flood-control improvements (trib- resolution, July 5, 1946. utary of Cheyenne River, S. Dak. and Wyo.). Indiana Creek Watershed, Iowa, House Public Works Com- diversion tube and check dams mittee resolution, July Missouri River. 22, 1947. James River, N. Dak. and S. Dak__ Flood Control Committee resolution, Nov. 10, 1943. 1176 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigationsfor flood control called for by Flood ControlActs and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Congress No. mendation Lexington, Nebr., flood control in Senate Public Works Com- Platte River valley from vicin- mittee resolution, April ity of Lexington, Nebr., to Cen- 23, 1951. tral City, Nebr. Lincoln, Nebr., Salt Creek and Flood Control Committee tributaries, and other creeks in resolution, June 21, 1944. the vicinity. Little Papillion Creek, Nebr., in Flood Control Committee interest of drainage and flood resolution, July 23, 1946. control. Little Sioux River and its tribu- Senate Public Works Com- taries, Iowa. mittee resolution, Sept. 18, 1952. Loup River for flood protection at Flood Control Committee and in vicinity of Broken Bow, resolution, Nov. 15, 1945. Nebr. Loup and Platte Rivers at and in Senate Public Works Com- vicinity of Columbus, Nebr., mittee resolution, Mar. 9, flood control and allied purposes. 1948. Loup and Platte Rivers at and in Senate Public Works Com- vicinity of Schuyler, Nebr., flood mittee resolution, Apr. control and allied purposes. 20, 1948. Loup River Basin at and in vicin- House Public Works Com- ity of Broken Bow and Sargent, mittee resolution, Apr. Nebr. (tributary of Missouri 20, 1948. River). Missouri River diversion project Commerce Committee res- (under special board). olution, June 22, 1937. Missouri River, with a view to flood House Public Works Com- control and drainage on Bow mittee resolution, June Creek and tributaries, Nebraska. 17, 1948. Missouri River at Gavins Point Rivers and Harbors Com- Yankton, S. Dak., construction mittee resolution, Feb. of lock and dam for navigation, 18, 1938. flood control, power, and irriga- tion. Missouri River with a view to flood House Public Works Com- control on Indian Creek water- mittee resolution, July shed by the construction of a 22, 1947. diversion tube to the Missouri River and a series of small check dams to upper Indian Creek watershed. Missouri River, Knox and Dixon Commerce Committee res- Counties, Nebr., flood protec- olution, July 18, 1939. tion and bank erosion. Missouri River for flood control and House Public Works Com- drainage on Aowa and South mittee resolution, July Creeks and their tributaries in 6, 1949. Dixon and Dakota Counties, Nebr. Missouri River, in interest of drain- Flood Control Committee age and flood control, along the resolution, July 23, 1946. Little Papillion Creek, Nebr. Missouri River for flood protec- Flood Control Committee tion on the Loup River at and resolution, Nov. 15, 1945. in vicinity of Broken Bow, Nebr. Missouri River, Loup River Ba- House Public Works Com- sin, Nebr., with a view to flood mittee resolution, Apr. protection at and in the vicinity 20, 1948. of Broken Bow and Sargent, Nebr. Missouri River for drainage and Flood Control Committee flood control on Omaha Creek solution, July 23, 1946. Nebr. Missouri River from Sioux City, Flood Control Committee Iowa, to the Nebraska, South resolution, Aug. 2, 1939. Dakota State line. Missouri River, improvement in Rivers and Harbors Com- South Dakota (power to develop mittee resolution, Jan. 19, manganese deposits). 1940. Missouri River, in the interest of House Public Works Com- drainage and flood control on mittee resolution, Apr. Weeping Water Creek, Nebr. 20, 1948. Mitchell and Gering Valleys, Platte Senate Public Works Com- River, Colo., Wyo., and Nebr., mittee resolution, Oct. 8, measures for flood control in. 1948. FLOOD CONTROL-OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1177 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Reco Locality Authorization act mitted to DNo. ment Recom-n Congress M oreau R iver, S. D ak ............ Flood Control Act, Dec. -- - ---- ' --- 22, 1944. Mud Creek, Nebr. (tributary of the Commerce Committee res- --------- -- - Missouri River). olution, Jan. 14, 1946. Niobrara River, Nebr. and Wyo-... Flood Control Committee resolution, Oct. 8, 1945. - ---- --- -- Do---------------------------- Commerce Committee res- olution, Oct. 13, 1945. ---- ----- --- Nishnabotna River and tributaries Flood Control Committee above Hamburg, Iowa, for flood resolution, June 21, 1944. control and allied purposes. North Platte River, Colo., Wyo., Senate Public Works Com- and Nebr., measures for flood mittee resolution, Oct. 8, control in Gering and Mitchell 1948. Valleys, Nebr. Omaha Creek, Nebr., in interest Flood Control Committee --- --- - -- of drainage and flood control resolution, July 23, 1946. (tributary of the Missouri River). Papillion (Little) Creek, Nebr., _..do------ ... ---- - ---- ---- - in interest of drainage and flood control. Perry Creek, Iowa-...------------- Flood Control Committee - - - - - -- - resolution, Dec. 8, 1944. Platte and Elkhorn Rivers, Nebr., House Public Works Com- with a view to flood control in mittee resolution, Apr. ----- ---- --- the vicinity of their confluence. 20, 1948. " I"" Platte and Loup Rivers and in Senate Public Works Com- ---------- '-'- vicinity of Columbus, Nebr., mittee resolution, Mar. 9, flood control and allied purposes 1948. - - - - - - - - Platte and Loup Rivers at and in Senate Public Works Com- ---------- - - - - - - - - - - - - vicinity of Schuyler, Nebr., flood mittee resolution, Apr. control and allied purposes. 20, 1948. Platte River, Colo., Wyo., and Commerce Committee res- Nebr., for flood control on Mud Creek, Nebr. olution, Jan. 14, 1946. --------- Platte River, Colo., Wyo., and Senate Public Works Com- Nebr., with a view to flood con- mittee resolution, June 1, trol and allied purposes, below 1948. the confluence of the North and South Platte Rivers. Platte River, Colo., Wyo., and Flood Control Committee Nebr., for flood control on Salt resolution, June 21, 1944. Creek and tributaries, Nebraska, and other creeks in the vicinity of Lincoln, Nebr. Platte River, Colo., Wyo., and Flood Control Committee Nebr., with a view to improve- resolution, Nov. 15, 1945. ment of Shell Creek, Nebr. Platte River, Colo., Wyo., and Commerce Committee res- --------------- Nebr., with a view to improve- olution, Nov. 5, 1945. ment of Shell Creek, Nebr. Platte River, Colo., Wyo., and Senate Public Works Com- Nebr., protection against dam- Committee resolution, ages caused by floods for city of Mar. 4, 1947. Aurora, Colo. Platte River, Colo., Wyo., and Senate Public Works Com- Nebr., measures for flood con- mittee resolution, Oct. 8, trol in Gering and Mitchell 1948. Valleys, Nebr. Platte River, Colo., Wyo., and Senate Public Works Com- Nebr., protection against dam- mittee resolution, Nov. 8, ages caused by floods in Golden, 1948. Colo., and vicinity. Platte River, Colo., Wyo., and Senate Public Works Com- Nebr., measures for flood control at Greeley, Colo. mittee resolution, 17, 1947. Nov. ------------- ------------ Platte River, Colo., Wyo., and Senate Public Works Com- ----------- - ---------- Nebr., flood control and other mittee resolution, Mar. purposes on Sand Creek and its 12, 1949. tributaries, Colo. Platte River, Colo., Wyo., and Senate Public Works Com- Nebr., for flood control in Platte mittee resolution, Apr. River valley from vicinity of 23, 1951. Lexington, Nebr., to Central City, Nebr. 1178 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Rapid Creek, S. Dak., improve- Flood Control Committee ment for flood control (tributary resolution, Apr. 19, 1946. of the Cheyenne River, S. Dak. and Wyo.). Redwater Creek, S. Dak. and Flood Control Committee Wyo. (tributary of Cheyenne resolution, July 5, 1946. River, S. Dak. and Wyo.). Sand Creek and its tributaries, Senate Public Works Com- Platte River, Colo., Wyo., and mittee resolution, Mar. Nebr., flood control and other 12, 1949. purposes on. Sargent and Broken Bow, Nebr., House Public Works Com- Loup River Basin. mittee resolution, Apr. 20, 1948. Schuyler, Nebr., flood control and Senate Public Works Corn allied purposes on Loup and mittee resolution, Apr. Platte Rivers. 20, 1948. Salt Creek and tributaries, Nebras- Flood Control Committee ka, and other creeks in the resolution, June 21, 1944. vicinity of Lincoln, Nebr. Shell Creek, Nebr., flood control Flood Control Committee (tributary of Platte River). resolution, Nov. 15, 1945. Shell Creek, Nebr., flood control Commerce Committee res- (tributary of Platte River). olution, Nov. 5, 1945. South and Aowa Creeks and their House Public Works Com- _ . tributaries in Dixon and Dakota mittee resolution, July 6, Counties, Nebr., for flood con- 1949. trol and drainage (tributary of Missouri River). Spearfish Creek, S. Dak. (tributary -- - - do -- --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - of Cheyenne River, S. Dak. and Wyo.). Weeping Water Creek, Nebr., in House Public Works Com- the interest of drainage and flood mittee resolution, Apr. control (tributary of the Missouri 20, 1948. River). Whitewood Creek, S. Dak. (tribu- Flood Control Committee tary of Cheyenne River, S. Dak. resolution, July 5, 1946. and Wyo.). Yankton, S. Dak., Gavins Point, Rivers and Harbors Com- Missouri River, construction of mittee resolution, Feb. lock and dam for navigation, 8, 1938. flood control, power, and irriga- tion. 26. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS 138 AND 318, 78TH CONGRESS; PUBLIC LAW 75, 79TH CONGRESS; AND PUBLIC LAWS 102 AND 858, 80TH CONGRESS Because of the heavy demands for repair work to flood control structures damaged or destroyed by the diastrous floods which have occurred since the spring of 1943, Congress in the act approved July 12, 1943, Public Law 138, 78th Congress; in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public Law 318, 78th Congress; in the act approved June 5, 1945, Public Law 75, 79th Congress; in the act approved June 23, 1947, Public Law 102, 80th Congress, and in the act approved June 30, 1948, Public Law 858, 80th Congress, authorized the amounts of $10 million, $12 million, $12 million, $15 million, and $25 million, respectively, 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 strengthen- ing of levees and other flood control works 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 FLOOD CONTROI--OMAHA, NEBR., DISTRICT 1179 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: Provided, 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. Pursuant to the above acts, funds in the amount of $13,645,711.40 have been alloted to the Omaha district for flood fighting and emer- gency repairs to flood control structures. Local cooperation. Local interests have contributed a total of $40,327.21 to defray a portion of the cost incurred in connection with the emergency repairs to levees in the Omaha, Nebr., district, which were damaged during and since the floods of 1943. Operations and results during fiscal year. Work in the Omaha district during the fiscal year occasioned by the unprecedented flood of 1952 consisted of the following: Repairs to privately constructed levees consisted of replacement by contract of 2,581,995 cubic yards of earthfill to restore levees to original grade and shape, and repairing and strengthening 6,108 linear feet of flood control structures at a total cost of $1,265,259.04; re- placement by hired labor of 281,770 cubic yards of earthfill to restore levees to the original grade and shape; repair to 2 levee slope pro- tection structures, and placement of 187,360 cubic yards of material by the U. S. dredge Chittenden at a total cost of $312,555.96. The total cost by contract and hired labor was $1,577,815. Repair of the Omaha and Council Bluffs flood protection works and agricultural levee units L-624-627 consisted of rehabilitation by contract of underseepage control facilities, relief wells, outlet :structures, and other appurtenances; alteration to gates in the Omaha flood wall; placing, blading, and shifting 82,956 cubic yards of earth material to restore the earthen levees to their original grade and shape, and reseeding levee slopes at a total cost of $359,105.26. Hired labor work consisted of placement, blading, and shifting 52,700 cubic yards of earth material to restore the earthen levees to their original grade and shape; regrade levee fills and depressions; and removal of debris, sandbags, etc., along the levees and flood wall at a total cost of $163,- 775.26. The total cost, by contract and hired labor, was $522,880.52. Repair of the damage to agricultural levee units L-575-561-555-536 and R-573-562-548 consisted of placing by contract of 1,222,960 cubic yards of earthfill to restore levees to original grade and shape; re- seeding levee slopes; rehabilitation of underseepage control facilities, relief wells, and other appurtenances; construction of 3,134 linear feet of levee protection structures, and dredging 394,048 cubic yards of material at a total cost of $1,351,748.90. Work by hired labor consisted of placing 162,133 cubic yards of earthfill in levee tiebacks and restoring levees to original grade and cross section; removing fills and filling depressions to restore levees to original design; strength- ening 883 linear feet of protection structures, and removal of debris, sandbags, etc., along the levees; and placement of 4,250,319 cubic yards of material by the U. S. dredges Lewis, Chittenden, and Ste. Genevieve at a total cost of $1,028,644.27. The total cost by contract and hired labor was $2,380,393.17. 1180 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Flood investigations and flood fighting were accomplished by hired labor at a total cost of $315,447.18. The total cost of the emergency work during the fiscal year was $4,796,535.87 ($2,976,113.20, contract) ($1,820,422.67, hired labor),. and the expenditures were $7,782,500.26. Gost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 to1949 prior Maintenance: Appropriated......... $630, 768. 43 -$74, 142.12 $417, 100. 00 $4,974,225.00 $5,763,975.00 1 $13, 645, 711.40 Cost--...-------..------ 274, 620. 85 365, 238. 02 196, 883. 51 4,864,841.34 4,796,535.87 2 12, 307, 575. 37 Expenditures---..... 237, 714.10 410, 150. 61 207, 515. 80 1,815,187.19 7,782,500.26 212, 240, 355. 56 I Includes $21,485.09 transferred from the Fort Peck, Mont., district. 2In addition, the sum of $40,327.21 was expended from contributed funds. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE GARRISON, N. DAK., DISTRICT This district comprises a portion of northwestern, southwestern, and south central North Dakota, a small portion of northwestern South Dakota, northeastern Wyoming, and southeastern Montana. It includes the watershed of the Missouri River and its tributaries be- tween the mouth of the Yellowstone River (N. Dak.) and the North Dakota-South Dakota State line and that portion of the James River Basin lying in North Dakota. District engineer: Col. R. J. B. Page, Corps of Engineers. Division engineers: Brig. Gen. Don G. Shingler, United States Army, to 20 July 1952, and Brig. Gen. W. E. Potter, United States Army, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control-Continued Page Page 1. Examinations, surveys, and 8. Inactive flood control proj- contingencies (general)_ _. 1181 ects ._ ............. 1187 2. Inactive navigation projects_ 1181 9. Miscellaneous activities ._.. 1187 Flood control 10. Operation "Snowbound"- __ 1188 11. Emergency flood control 3. Missouri River Basin, Gar- work under authority of rison district 1181 Public Law 75, 79th Cong.; 4. Garrison Reservoir, Missouri Public Laws 102 and 858, River Basin, N. Dak ..... 1183 80th Cong., and Public 5. Mandan, N. Dak _ 1185 Law 516, 81st Cong .. _ _. 1188 6. Preliminary examinations, 12. Emergency bank protection surveys, and contingencies works under authority of for flood control_ _. 1186 sec. 14 of Public Law 526, 7. Inspection of completed works_ 1186 79th Cong 1189 1. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year was $185.57 and expenditure was $191.28. The balance unexpended of $2,748.13 is available for work in connection with navigation permits, examination of bridge plans, inspections, etc. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 Maintenance: Appropriated---------......... ------------..........$2, 000. 00----------------------------------- $7, 000.00 Cost---------------..... -- $1, 041. 29 876. 54 $131.96 $158. 28 $185. 57 4, 251.87 Expenditures--------........ 2, 637. 48 2, 068. 00 -1, 098. 73 249. 04 191.28 4,251.87 1181 1182 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 2. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 Estimated Name of project see annual required to report coplete for- New work Maintenance com Operation "Snowbound" - - -- 1950 $7,965.29 (1) 1 Completed. 3. MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, GARRISON DISTRICT Location. The flood control improvements included in this project are located on and along the Missouri River and several of the prin- cipal tributaries of the Missouri River. Existing project. The general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Missouri River Basin provides for levees along the Missouri River between Sioux City, Iowa, and the mouth and reservoirs located on the main stem of the Missouri River and on the tributaries for control of flood flows at the dam sites. The existing project was authorized by the following Flood Control Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents I ----- I iI - June 28,1938 Adopted general comprehensive plan for Missouri Flood Control Committee, Dec. 1, River Basin and authorized $9 million for initiation 75th Cong., 1st sess. and partial accomplishment. Aug. 18, 1941 Modified the general comprehensive plan to include H. Doc. 842, 76th Cong., 3d sess. Harlan County Dam and Reservoir on the Re- publican River, Nebr., and authorized $7 million for additional expenditure. Dec. 22, 1944 Expanded the general comprehensive plan for the H. Doc. 475, 78th Cong., 2d sess. Missouri River Basin and authorized $200 million S. Doc. 191, 78th Cong., 2d sess.; additional expenditure. S. Doc. 247, 78th Cong., 2d sess. July 24, 1946 Authorized an additional expenditure of $150 million for prosecution of the general comprehensive plan for the Missouri River Basin. May 17,1950 Authorized an additional expenditure of $250 million for prosecution of the general comprehensive plan for the Missouri River Basin. 1 Contain the latest published maps of Missouri River Basin. Included in the comprehensive plan are the following projects in the Garrison district: Estimated Project Federal cost Garrison Reservoir, N. Dak____________________ $289, 854, 000 Local cooperation. None required; $24,000 contributed by local in- terests specifically for the construction of the New Town School. Operations during the fiscal year. The operations performed dur- ing the fiscal year 1953 for projects on which work was underway are given in the individual reports. Under sections 7 and 9 of Public Law 534, Flood Control Act, approved December 22, 1944, the Corps of Engineers is responsible for detailed scheduling of operations of storage capacity reserved for or assigned to flood control in reservoirs constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation, as well as those constructed FLOOD CONTROIL--GARRISON, N. DAK., DISTRICT 1183 by the Corps of Engineers. The costs and expenditures during the fiscal year under this heading were $1,997.15 and $2,016.03, respec- tively. The unexpended balance of $3,128.03 is available for further work in connection with the scheduling of flood control reservoir operations. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Tctal to June 30, 1953, includ ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated- _---------. ...--. -- _-------- $6, 500. 00 $3, 000. 00 $3, 000. 00 $12, 500. 00 Cost_ _ __6, 500. 00 874. 82 1, 997. 15 9, 371. 97 Expenditures - -_6, 500. 00 855. 94 2, 016.03 9, 371. 97 4. GARRISON RESERVOIR, MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, N. DAK. Location. The Garrison Dam site is located on the Missouri River in McLean and Mercer Counties, N. Dak., about 11 miles south of Garrison, N. Dak., and 9 miles west of Coleharbor, N. Dak. The site is 1,455.0 (1941 adjusted river miles) miles above the mouth of the river and 77 miles above Bismarck, N. Dak. Existing project. The project plan provides for the construction of a dam and reservoir for flood control, irrigation, navigation , hydro- electric power, and other purposes. The dam will be a rolled earth- fill structure with a crest length of 12,000 feet and a maximum height of 210 feet. The spillway will be controlled by 28 tainter crest gates 29 feet high a'nd 40 feet long located in the east abutment. Reinforced concrete outlet works containing 5 power tunnels and 3 flood control tunnels will be located in the west abutment. A hydroelectric power generating plant will be located adjacent to the outlet works. The reservoir will have a gross storage capacity of 23 million acre-feet for multiple-purpose use, including 4,900,000 acre-feet as dead stor- age. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (Public Law 534, 78th Cong., 2d sess.), as part of the general comprehensive plan for flood couitrol and other purposes in the Missouri River Basin. The estimated cost, $289,- 854,000 (July 1, 1953), is for the initial project only, which includes initial power installation of three 80,000-kilowatt units and initial protection in the vicinity of Willston, N. Dak., but is exclusive of diversion into the Dakotas. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during the fiscal year. Surveys, foundation explorations, engineering studies, and designs for the detailed plans were continued during the fiscal year. Plans and specifications were completed for the following major items: Permanent water intake for Riverdale; relief wells; some components of the intake structure and outlet works ; spillway gate hoists; powerhouse and switchyard; major powerhouse equipment items; penstocks and surge tanks; several road and railroad relocations; New Town School; and minor miscellaneous items. Planning and procedures for closure operations were com- 1184 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 pleted. Construction features completed during the year included: Stilling basin and powerhouse foundation; penstock gates; intake switchgear and transformers; excavation and main embankment-- stage III; and several relocation items. Diversion and closure were completed. In addition, the following features and items of work were carried on or initiated during the fiscal year : Excavation and embankment- stage IV; intake structure, service bridge, emergency gate, gate hoists, regulating gates, bulkhead gates, draft tube gates, overhead traveling crane, gantry crane (hoist); stilling basin stop logs; two 300-ton cranes; autotransformers; turbines, governors, and generators; spill- way structure and gates; riprap, lot 2; concrete aggregates; east abut- ment grouting; Sanish Bridge substructure and superstructure; Snake Creek embankment; relocation of township, county, State, and Fed- eral highways; relocation of railroads and telegraph lines; Sanish- Van Hook public facilities relocation; and miscellaneous minor hired labor and contract items. Preparation of engineering data, tract maps, appraisal reports, and acquisition of lands (including Indian lands) in the construction area and in reservoir areas were carried on throughout the fiscal year. The total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $32,125,643.32 and the expenditures were $36,962,579.63, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. In addition to completion of con- tract plans and specifications as listed in the preceding section, pre- liminary studies, design and preparation of plans and specifications are underway for the spillway stilling basin, remainder of the power- house equipment, embankment stage V, and the comprehensive reser- voir development and management plan. Negotiations, plans, and specifications are in progress for various relocation features. A pro- gram of sedimentation studies and degradation investigations is being continued. Field investigations and laboratory tests on foundation and embankment materials are in progress. Permanent work on the project is approximately 55 percent complete. The percentage of completion of the following major features at the end of the fiscal year is as follows: Percent Feature and subfeature complete Lands and damages--------- ------------------------------------ 76 Relocations------- -------------------------------------------- 34 Roads-------------------- --- ------------------ 45 Railroads----------------------- --------------------------- 52 Cemeteries------- ----------------------------------------- 76 Utilities ---------- --------------------------------------- 14 Buildings and other structures----- --------------------------- 11 Reservoir and pool preparation------------------------------------ 9 Dams ----------------------------------------------------- 60 Nonoverflow section_.--------------------------------- - 63 Overflow section--------------------------------------------- 26 Outlet works (exclusive of power)---------- --------------- 95 Power intake works ---------------------------------------- 72 Fish and wildlife facilities---------------------------------------- 9 'i"FLOOD CONTROL---GARRISON, N. DAK., DISTRICT 1185 Percent Feature and subfeature complete Powerhouse, switchyard, and equipment- .-------------------- 26 Powerhouse ------------------------------------------------ 46 Turbines and generators ----------------------------------- 19 Accessory electrical and miscellaneous------------------------- 13 Switchyard-- ------------------------- 10 Roads, railroads, and bridges___________________ _____ 65 Recreation facilities ----------------------- 15 Buildings, grounds, and utilities ---------------------------- - 97 Permanent operating equipment ---------------------------- 17 Engineering and design--.----- ------------------- 80 Total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $154,623,- 370.12 and expenditures were $160,029,648.93, all from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated..._. $26,000,000.00 $27,500,000.00 $30,969,000.00 $37,083,700.00 $30,848,000.00 $179, 180, 700.00 Cost --............. 22,298,464.66 29,978,079.35 29,045,251.04 25,801,807.72 32,125,643.32 154, 623, 370. 12 Expenditures.... 21,587,915.75 30,641,509.31 31,216,726.64 23,895,596.68 36,962,579.63 160, 029, 648. 93 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------------------- $1, 648, 740. 87 Appropriated for fiscal year ending 5une 30, 1954- --------- 27, 500, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_-------- 29,148, 740. 87 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for .completion of existing project --------------------- 83,173,300.00 5. MANDAN, N. DAK. Location. This project is located on both banks of the Heart River at Mandan, N. Dak. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of levees and appurtenant works along the left bank of the Heart River for the protection of municipal areas and along the right bank of the Heart River for the protection of the State training school. The existing project was authorized in the Flood Control Act ap- proved July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 294, 79th Cong., 1st sess.) By the Third Deficiency Appropriation Act of 1949, approved October 10, 1949, and as modified by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. The estimated cost of improvement (July 1, 1953) is $690,284, of which $551,700 is Federal cost for construction and $138,584 is local cost for lands and damages. Local cooperation. Local interests have met the requirements of local cooperation in connection with the levee project, but have not yet furnished the required assurances in connection with interior drainage facilities. Operations and results during the fiscal year. The operation and maintenance manual was essentially completed. The total cost dur- ing the fiscal year was $1,467.34 and expenditures were $1,451.70, all regular funds. 278038--53-voL. 2-13 1186 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of levees and appur- tenant facilities is complete. The operation manual and record draw- ings for the project and plans and specifications for interior drainage facilities are essentially complete. The cost to June 30, 1953, was $480,143.62 and the expenditures were $480,143.62, all regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated- ..... 1$334,000. 00 $177, 700. 00 ------------------------------------........ $551, 700.00 Cost------------------ 43, 416. 67 380, 735. 16 $22, 161. 88 $1,902. 20 $1, 467. 34 480, 143. 62 Expenditures --------- 43, 274. 29 326, 844. 75 34, 713. 87 43, 479. 55 1, 451. 70 480, 143. 62 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 _---------.--- ---- $71,556.38 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_.......... .71, 556. 38 6. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of the work during the year was $9,856.68 and the ex- penditures were $10,738.62. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1953, of $10,955.15 is available for further work under this heading. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 . 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated---------..... $8, 000. 00 $40, 000. 00 $25, 000. 00 -$2, 600. 00 $19, 500. 00 $99, 900.00 Cost-------.----------- 14, 493. 11 33, 781. 93 20, 344.85 10, 468. 28 9, 856.68- 88, 944.85 Expenditures-----.--. 12, 392. 39 35, 377.48 21, 445.81 8, 990. 55., 10,738.62 88, 944.85. 7. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS Inspection of completed works during the fiscal year in the Garrison district consisted of inspection of the following local flood protection project: Project Inspection cost Mandan Levee, Mandan, N. Dak -_____---__ - --___ __-- ------ $106. 20 The: total cost and expenditure during the fiscal year was $106.20. The unexpended balance of $414.91 is available for further work under this heading. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June . .... . . ._. 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-------..... --------------- --------- $500. 00 ------------ $500. 00 $1, 000.00 Cost. __--------------------------......... 229. 48 $249. 41 106. 20 585. 09 Expenditures -------------------- 100. 00 378. 89 106. 20 585. 09 FLOOD CONTROL--GARRISON, N. DAK., DISTRICT 1187 8. INACTIVE FLOOD' CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated Ifull report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report complete for- New work Maintenance 1. Beulah, Knife River, N. Dak- -............. 1950 $7, 952. 38 ...------------- (1) 2. Hazen, Knife River, N. Dak_ ----------------- 1950 6, 014. 26 ..-------- (2) 3. Jamestown Reservoir, N. Dak--- ... _......... 1950 40, 000.00 ..-------------- (3) 4. Emergency flood control work under authority of Flood Control Act approved Aug. 18, 1941, as amended (repair work at Lewis and Clark irrigation district near Williston, N. Dak.)------------------------------------ 1950 .... .... $53. 627. 89 (4) 5. Marmarth, Little Missouri River, N. Dak . 1938---------------------------- (5) 6. Wibaux, Little Beaver Creek (tributary Little Missouri River), N. Dak ..---...........------- 1938 (6 .------------------------- 1 Assurances of local cooperation requested Dec. 8, 1947. Local interests failed to furnish such assurances of cooperation within the 5-year limitation period and, therefore, project authorization has expired. Z Assurances of local cooperation requested Mar. 3:0, 1948. Local interests failed to furnish such assurances of cooperation within the 5-year limitation period and, therefore, project authorization has expired. 3 Reservoir now under construction by the Bureau of Reclamation. ACompleted. 5The levee system at the town of Marmarth, N. Dak., was improved by the Works Progress Administration, An investigation of the project to improve existing levees to protect the :principal portion of the town of Marmarth against floods showed that the authorized project was inadequate, consequently an interim report (S. Doc. 134, 81st Cong. 2d sess.) to the review report- on the Little Missouri River has been prepared which recommends authorization of a more comprehensive flood control project at Mar- marth, N. Dak. Local interests have furnished tentative assurances that they will furnish necessary local cooperation for this recommended project. 6 Assurances of local cooperation requested Aug. 29, 1946. Local interests failed to furnish such assurances of cooperation within the 5-year limitation period and, therefore, project authorization has expired. 9.,1 MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Beaver Creek, Mont. and N. Dak., Commerce Committee res- _......................... tributary of Little Missouri olution, Oct. 25, 1937. River. Cannonball River, flood protection Flood Control Committee . at and in the vicinity of Molt, resolution, Mar. 20, 1945. N. Dak. Heart River (lower) and its tribu- Senate Public Works Com- taries in vicinity of Mandan, N. mittee resolution, June 1, Dak. 1948. Little Missouri River and tribu- Commerce Committee res- . taries, including Beaver Creek, olution, Oct. 25, 1937. Mont. and N. Dak. (flood con- trol and irrigation). Mandan, N. Dak., for flood control Senate Public Works Corn- on lower Heart River and its mittee resolution, June 1, tributaries. 1948. Missouri River for flood control on .... do .. ____._......_.._ ....... ....... ... . lower Heart River and its tribu- taries, particularly near Mandan, N. Dak. Missouri River for flood control Senate Public Works Com- ........................ from Mandan, N. Dak., to a mittee resolution, Jan. point below Garrison Dam. 18, 1949. Mott, N. Dak., and vicinity on Flood Control Committee ......................... ;Cannonball River, N. Dak. resolution, Mar. 20, 1945. - 1188 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 19 5 3 10. OPERATION "SNOWBOUND" Due to unprecedented snowfall and drifting in the Great Plains States and in order to prevent great human suffering, continued loss of life, and destruction of both public and private property in an amount impossible to estimate, the President, in a letter dated January 29, 1949, to the Secretary of Defense declared the snowbound Western States a disaster area and authorized the use of such resources of the National Military Establishment as are appropriate to the relief of this area. Pursuant to the above Presidential declaration, funds in the amount of $3,110,340.30 were alloted to the Garrison district for Operation "Snowbound" in North Dakota. Operationsand results during the fiscal year. No work was accom- plished during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year. All work has been accomplished. Total cost and expenditure to end of fiscal year was $3,110,340.30. Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- [ ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated-$__ . 5..-$4,750,000.00 ............ -$1, 630, 000 -$5, 000 -$4, 659. 70 $3,110,340.30 Cost.-...------------3,091, 102. 72 $18,579.84.--- --.-------------- -657. 74 3,110, 340.30 Expenditures- ,.----3, 084;,544. 39 138. 17-- 25, ------ --- .-.----- 657. 74 3,110, 340.30 11. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUB- LIC LAW 75, 79TH CONGRESS; PUBLIC LAWS 102 AND 858, 80TH CON- GRESS; AND PUBLIC LAW 516, 81ST CONGRESS Because of the heavy demands for repair work to flood control struc- tures damaged or destroyed by the disastrous floods which have oc- curred since the spring of 1943, Congress, in the act approved June 5, 1945, Public Law 75, 79th Congress; in the act approved June 23, 1947, Public Law 102, 80th Congress; in the act approved June 30, 1948, Public Law 858, 80th Congress; and in the act approved May 17, 1950, Public Law 516, 81st Congress, authorized the amounts of $12 million, $15 million, $25 million, and $15 million, respectively, to be appropriated 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 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. Pursuant to the above acts, funds in the amount of $327,579.80 have been allotted to the Garrison district for flood fighting and emer- gency repairs to flood control structures. Operation and results during fiscal year. Work accomplished dur- ing the fiscal year included flood fighting, rescue work, damage sur- veys, and repair of flood control works damaged by the 1952 flood. F.LOOD CONTROLGARRISON, N. DAK., DISTRICT 1189 The levee system at Mandan, N. Dak., was repaired at a cost of $20,435, and the levee system at Marmarth, N. Dak., was repaired at a cost of $2,550. Total cost and expenditure for work under this heading dur- ing the year was $77,068.83, of which the greater portion was utilized in payment of costs incurred during the 1952 flood. Coridition at end of fiscal year. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, were $324,648.63. The unexpended balance of $2,931.17 is available for further work under this heading. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated ........ $37; 500:00 .----------........... $141, 529. 80 $10,000.00 $80,000.00 $327, 579.80 Cost_--------------- 44, 954.39 $7, 345. 32 136, 972. 19 14, 557. 61 77, 068. 83 324, 648. 63 Expenditures--------......... 59, 144. 33 19, 473. 81 137, 397. 97 14, 658. 02 77, 068. 83 324, 648. 63 12. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION WORKS UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 14 OF PUBLIC LAW 526, 79TH CONGRESS Section 14 of Public Law 526, approved July 24, 1946, reads in part, as follows: "* * * the Secretary of War is hereby authorized to allot from any appropriation heretofore or hereinafter made for flood control, not to exceed $1 million per year, 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: Provided, That not more than $50,000 shall be allotted for this purpose at any single location from the appropriations for any 1 fiscal year * * *." Pursuant thereto allotments were made for emergency bank pro- tection work within the Garrison district as shown in the following tabulation: Fiscal year Amount Name and location ending allotted June 30- Buford-Trenton irrigation project, Missouri River, N. Dak.-------------------- 1952 $47,397.40 Operation and results during fiscal year. Emergency bank pro- tection works at the Buford-Trenton pumping plant and substation were initiated in fiscal year 1952 and were completed during fiscal year 1953 at a total cost of $47,397.40. Costs of the work during fiscal year 1953 were $16,151.89 and expenditures were $17,653.74. Condition at end of fiscal year. The emergency bank protection work tabulated above is complete. 1190 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated_----- ........... - - ....-....... .......... - $50, 000. 00 -$2, 602. 60 $47, 397. 40 Cost ................------------------........................ 31, 245. 51 16, 151. 89 47, 397. 40 .......... Expenditures---------............------------......... 29, 743. 66 17, 653. 74 47, 397. 40 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE FORT PECK, MONT., DISTRICT Thisdistrict comprises all of Montana east of the continental divide except the Little Missouri River watershed; the small portions of western North Dakota embraced in the watersheds of Yellowstone River, and Big Muddy Creek; and northern Wyoming embraced in the drainage basin of the Missouri River and tributaries above the mouth of the Yellowstone River, inclusive. District engineer: Lt. Col. Erland A. Tillman, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Missouri River Division, Omaha, Nebr., comprising the Kansas City, Mo., Omaha, Nebr., Garrison, N. Dak., and Fort Peck, Mont., districts: Brig. Gen. D. G. Shingler, United States Army, through July 19, 1952; Brig. Gen. William E. Potter, United States Army, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control-Continued Page Page 1.Missouri River at Fort Peck, 10. Inactive flood control proj- Mont _ --- 1191 ects_- 1202 2. Examinations, surveys, and 11. Snagging and channel clear- contingencies (general) --- 1197 ing under authority of sec. 3. Inactive navigation projects 1197 13 of Public Law 526, 79th Cong_ 1202 Flood control 12. Miscellaneous activities -- 1203 13. Emergency bank protection 4. Missouri River Basin, Fort works under authority of Peck district ____ ___ 1197 sec. 14 of Public Law 526, 5. Havre, Milk River, Montl-- 1198 79th Cong___________ 1203 6. Greybull, Yellowstone River, 14. Emergency flood control Mont ... 1199, work under authority of 7. Billings, Yellowstone River, Public Laws 138 and 318, Mont 1200 78th Cong.; Public Law 8. Preliminary examinations, 75, 79th Cong.; Public surveys, and contingencies Laws 102 and 858, 80th for flood control .__-... 1201 Cong.; Public Law 516, 9. Inspection of completed 81st Cong.; and Public works _-__ _ ___ 1201 Law 371, 82d Cong ____ 1204 1. MISSOURI RIVER AT FORT PECK, MONT. Location. The site of the Fort Peck Reservoir is in the Missouri River Valley in McCone, Valley, Garfield, Phillips, Petroleum, and Fergus Counties, Mont. The dam site is approximately 11 miles above the mouth of the Milk River in sections 14, 15, 16, 21, and 22, T. 26 N., R. 41 E. The west (left) abutment is in Valley County and the east (right) abutment is in McCone County. Nearest towns are Glasgow, 17 miles northwest, and Nashua, 9 miles north. Existing project. The project provides for construction of an earth dam for impounding water for the improvement of navigation on the Missouri River, Sioux City to the mouth, and a powerplant. The 1191 1192 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $157,412,500. Detailed data, regarding the project are as follows: Description Location, miles above mouth of Missouri River--- -. 1, 868. 7 Concrete spillway in right abutment, discharge capacity (second- feet) --------------------------------------------- - 250, 000, Height of main dam above stream bed (feet) ---------- _ -- 250. 5 Height of crest stone above stream bed (feet) - -- ------ -- 250. 0 Elevation of crest stone :(feet, mean sea level) _---------____- - 2, 280. 0 Tunnels for releasing water from reservoir (4), diameter (feet)_. 24' 8" Powerplant-initial installation, one 35,000-kilowatt unit and one 15,000-kilowatt unit (kilowatts) ----------------------------- 50, 000 Powerplant-present installation; two 35,000-kilowatt units and one. 15,000-kilowatt unit (kilowatts) ------------------------------ 85, 000 Powerplant-installation presently planned: two 35,000-kilowatt units, one 15,000-kilowatt unit and two 40,000-kilowatt units (kilowatts) -- -------------------------------------------- 65, 000 Maximum pool level (feet, mean sea level) ----------------------- 2, 250 Normal pool level (feet, mean sea level) -------------- 2, 246 Crest length of dam (feet) ------ -------- --- - __ 21, 026 Maximum storage capacity (acre-feet) --------- __------ - 19, 412, 000 Maximum surface area of reservoir (acres)-------------- 245, 000 Maximum length of reservoir (miles) ------------------ -- 189 Clear width of reservoir (miles)-------------------- 16 Normal operating storage capacity (acre-feet) ------------------ 18, 400, 000 Total construction cost of project (estimated) __,______...- $157, 412, 500 Annual operation and maintenance cost (estimated) 310, 000 $------------- Date construction started, Oct. 23, 1933 Date of completion, June 30, 1959 (estimated) Datum-mean sea level (1929 adjustment, U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey). The existing project was authorized by the following acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug.30, 19351 Construction of earth dam ..... ---------------------- H. Doc. 238, 73d Cong., 2d sess. May 18, 1988 2 Completion, maintenance, and operation of a hydro- (Specified in act.) electric powerplant, subject to certain provisions contained in the act respecting the transmission and sale of electric energy. This act also authorizes the installation of additional power generating facilities by the Secretary of War when deemed necessary in the judgment of the Bureau of Rec- lamation. June 3, 1948 3 Payments to be made to school districts serving proj- Do. ect as reimbursement for educational facilities (in- cluding transportation to and from school) to pupils who are dependents of persons engaged in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the project. 1 Included in Public Works Administration program in 1933. s Pub. Law 529, 73d Cong., 3d sess. 8Pub. Law 586, 80th Cong., 2d sess. Maps showing transportation facilities, power-market area, power- plants, etc., are contained in Senate committee print, 75th Congress, 2d session. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. None. Operation and results during fiscal year. The work accomplished during the fiscal year was as follows: Preliminary work: The cost of hired labor work covering special investigations in connection with engineering, design, and surveys amounted to $3,051. RIVERS AND HARBORS-FORT PECK, MONT., DISTRICT 1193 Dami, diversion tunnels, spillway, primary purpose facilities, per- manent camp, and permanent utilities: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications for additional construction was continued, the cost of which was $9,958, all hired labor. Hired labor construction work was continued on the left abutment underseepage collector system, the cost of which was $6,513 ; and on the rehabilitation of crest roadway lighting system, the cost of which was $192. Hired labor construction work in connection with grading in the downstream berm area was completed, the cost of which was $5,253. Contract construction work in connection with the tunnels slope stabilization was initiated, the cost of which was $11,215. Contract painting of the spillway gate structure was completed, the cost of which was $47,964 during the fiscal year. Hired labor work was continued on preparation of management standards and operating guides, the cost of which was $119, and on preparation of a project history, the cost of which was $122 during the year. First powerplant: Construction by contract and hired labor con- tinued. Contract work completed in connection with the third gener- ating unit consisted of the architectural and electrical contracts. Final payment was made for furnishing the third generating unit and accessories. Operation of the three generating units, with capacities of 35,000, 15,000, and 35,000 kilowatts, respectively, was continued during the year. The following costs were incurred during the year: Plans and specifications (hired labor) ----------------------------- $11,462 Electrical work, third unit (contract) ----------------- 941 Architectural work for third unit (contract) ------------------------ 641 Generator, third unit (contract) --------- ---------------- 7, 949 Battery charging unit (hired labor) ------------------------------ 2, 485 Operators and auxiliary desks (hired labor) ----------------- 2, 667 Installation of machine shop equipment (hired labor) ---------------- 323 Turbine waterflow tests (hired labor) ----------------------------- 82 Control room, general and emergency lighting (hired labor) ----------- 473 Carrier-current relaying equipment for 115-kv. Fort Peck-Glendive transmission line____ -------------------------- 9, 748 Carrier-current relaying equipment for 115-kv. Fort Peck-Williston transmissionline-------------------------------------------2, 259 Carrier-current relaying equipment for 161-kv. Fort Peck-Rainbow transmission line __ __--- ---- 94 Carrier-current, telephone equipment for 161-kyv. Fort Peck-Rainbow transmission line------- ----- ------------------ 9, 468 Lightning arrestors (hired labor) ------------------------- 11, 445 Additions to substation grounding system (hired labor)___ , 045 1--------------- Turbine flowmeters (hired labor) -------------------------------- 719 Radio facilities for powerplant operation (hired labor) -- ___________- 3, 550 Preparation of management standards and operating guides (hired labor) ----------------------------- 1, 149 Total-. - - - ----- -- 66, 500 Second powerplant: An architect-engineer services contract for preparation of design memoranda was initiated, the cost of which was $79,310 during the fiscal year. Hired labor work in connection with planning;was initiated and consisted of compilation of available data and initiation of exploration work. Cost during the fiscal year for hired labor planning was $52,026. Reservoir: The reservoir was operated throughout the fiscal year for - 1194 'iEPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY,1 1953 the maintenance of navigation on the Missouri River, and incidental purposes of flood control and :hydroelectric power production.' Re- leases for these purposes also served the needs for water supply and sanitation along the Missouri River below the dam. The flood control effect of the reservoir was substantial during the month of June 1953. The -three installed power units were available for operation through- out the year with the following exceptions: Unit No. 3 was shut down for approximately 23.3 days during July 1952 for scheduled mainte- nance and repair to the turbine wicket gates and wearing plates. Units No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 were shut down for a total of approximately 7.13 hours during September 1952 for tests to determine stopping time of units under various conditions and to obtain data required for design of generator fire protection system. Units No. 1 and No. 2 were shut down for approximately 12.9 hours during January 1953 for a pre- arranged interruption to inspect turbine runner buckets and to deter- mine required time for repair. Units No. 1 and No. 2 were shut down for approximately 3.5 days during March 1953 for scheduled mainte- nance and repairs. Unit No. 1 was shut down approximately 8.2 hours during April 1953 for scheduled maintenance. Unit No. 3 was shut down for approximately 17.9 days during May and June 1953 for inspection and to increase the clearance between the wicket gates and wearing plates. During the fiscal year gross hydroelectric power pro- duction amounted to 618,938,000 kilowatt-hours. The net electric energy generated, exclusive of power for station use, was 617,904,500 kilowatt-hours.. Total releases from the reservoir amounted to about 7,049,180 acre-feet, equivalent to a mean annual flow of about 9,700 cubic feet per second. Miscellaneous operations: The cost of screen and valves for raw water line amounted to $91. The Government-owned railroad was operated throughout the year; total cost exceeded the credits resulting from charges against features of work for transportation furnished by $7,300. Total credits exceeded costs of demobilization operations by $9,773 during the year. Plant values decreased by an amount of $58,757 during the year. Operation and care: In addition to operating and care of the dam, powerplant, tunnels, spillway, reservoir, operators' village, etc., t program of reservoir sediment studies was accomplished. Public use development: Planning for reservoir management and public use development for the reservoir was continued, the cost of which was $596. Hired labor construction was initiated on providing an electrical distribution system for the public tent and trailer camp area, barricades and cattle guards, and protection devices for the swimming beach area in the Fort Peck recreation area and for fur- nishing signs and markers for the Pines and Hell Creek recreation areas and the Rock Creek, Bear Creek, Devils Creek, Snow Creek, Wilder Crossing, and Box Creek Fishing Camp recreation areas, the total cost of which was $2,284 for the fiscal year. The total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $282,721, all regular funds. The cost of operating and care was $648,457, regular RIVERS AND. IARBORS--FORT PECK, MONT., DISTRICT 1195 funds; reimbursement from the Bureau of Reclamation for pro rata share of the cost of operating and care of the powerplant, reimburse- ment from other districts from pro rata share of costs of sediment studies, reimbursements resulting from furnishing of operators' vil- lage facilities, and distribution of pro rata share of camp operation cost to other funds reduced the net cost to $241,634. The expenditures were $443,650, new work funds, and $229,329, operation and care funds. Condition at end of fiscal year: Preliminary surveys, investiga- tions, and explorations are essentially complete. The cost of this work to the end of the fiscal year was $695,681. Permanent work on the project is approximately 84 percent complete. All preparatory work in the nature of temporary camp, roads, powerlines, plant, and shops is complete. Dam: Clearing and grubbing, stripping base of dam, construction of sheet-piling cutoff wall, the rock and gravel toes, the hydraulic fill,. raising crest of dam to 2280.5 feet, mean sea level, construction of a bituminous surfaced roadway thereon, and installation of a night lighting system are complete. The following quantities have been placed: Cubic yards Hydraulic fill------------- -------------------------- 122, 178, 000 Rolled fill ----------------------------------------------- 3, 450, 288 Gravel at toe of dam-- ------------ ------------ 3, 112,904 Rock at toe of dam----------- ----- '-- --- -- -- 289, 297 Gravel on upstream face of dam- ------------------ 797, 236 Fieldstone on upstream face of dam_ - ---- 2______________- 209, 070 Salvage field stone on upstream face of dam-. ------------ 129, 887 Quarry stone on upstream face of dam------_------------------- 454,198 Salvage quarry stone on upstream face of dam----------------- 89, 427 The dam proper has cost $51,650,811 to date and is essentially com- plete. Diversion tunnels: The four diversion tunnels, having an aggregate length of 25,294 linear feet, are practically complete with the exception of the slope stabilization in the outlet area, and revision of flow regula- tion facilities, tunnels 3 and 4. The tunnels and appurtenant works have cost $32,884,372 and are 99 percent complete. Roads: The construction of permanent roads is complete and has cost $843,278 to date. Reservoir development: The preparation of a master plan for reser- voir development and facilities for public use and reservoir manage- ment is complete, and work in connection with the development of plans and construction of basic initial facilities is essentially complete and has cost $413,094 to date. Spillway: A total of 13,847,287 cubic yards of material has been removed from the channel and 268,625 cubic yards of concrete has been placed in the channel lining; 291,826 cubic yards of concrete have been placed in the bridge, columns, piers, foundations, floor slab, and train- ing wall of the gate structure. Sixteen gates have been erected and the operating equipment installed. Spillway stop logs have been in- stalled as well as the hoist car. The spillway has cost $18,855,533 and is 99 percent complete. 1196 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S, ARMY, 19,53 Reservoir (exclusive of lands): Eight thousand eight hundred twenty acres have been cleared, the cost of which was $321,368, and the clearing operations are complete. Gross storage at the end of the fiscal year was 16,773,800 acre-feet, an increase of about 490,940 acre- feet during the fiscal year. The pool elevation on June 30, 1953, was 2,238.70 feet, mean sea level, an increase of 2.23 feet during the fiscal year. The highest pool elevation reached during the fiscal year was 2,238.70 feet, mean sea level, on June 30, 1953. First powerplant: The first powerplant and appurtenant works have cost $12,704,343 and are 91 percent complete. Two 35,000-kilo- watt generating units and one 15,000-kilowatt generating unit are in operation. Second powerplant: The cost to date for preliminary planning is $131,336 and is 21 percent complete. Lands: Acquisition of lands required for the project is complete. A total of 169,338 acres for the dam site and reservoir areas have been acquired, the cost of which was $2,409,229. In addition thereto, 119,671 acres of public domain are contained within the dam site and reser- voir areas. Permanent buildings and utilities: Twelve permanent dwellings, a seven-unit apartment building, administration building, water filtra- tion plant, and utilities therefor are complete. Permanent buildings and utilities have cost $1,474,241. Miscellaneous construction and operation: Temporary quarters have been constructed and operated, and have cost $3,695,189. Railroad facilities have been constructed and operated, and have cost $2,977,652. Electrical transmission and distribution lines and appurtenant works have been constructed and operated, and have cost $2,340,177. Con- struction of shops and miscellaneous items and operation during con- struction have cost $751,269.18. The total of credits resulting from the disposal of surplus property has exceeded the cost of demobiliza- tion by $164,673. The work remaining to complete the project consists of construction of additional permanent dwellings and modification of certain build- ings and utilities; miscellaneous minor additional construction in connection with dam, tunnels, and spillway; complete construction for the first powerplant, including substation facilities, and construction of the second powerplant with two 40,000-kilowatt generators. The cost of new work under the existing project of June 30, 1953, was $131,982,900.18, of which $55,341,585.58 were regular funds; $8,- 650,000 were powerplant funds; $49,521,087.28 were public works funds; and $18,470,227.32 were Emergency Relief funds. The cost of operating and care was $4,413,545.33, regular funds. Expenditures were $60,047,816.03, regular funds; $8,650,000, powerplant funds; $49,521,087.28, public works funds; and $18,470,227.32, Emergency Relief funds; a total of $136,689,130.63. Construction was initiated during October 1933 and is scheduled for completion June 30, 1959. RIVERS AND IIARBORS--FORT PECK, MONT., DISTRICT 1197 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-......... $3,700,000.00 $2,500,000.00 $883, 000. 00 $644, 000.00 $25,000.00 $132, 643, 771.40 ............. Cost-----------...--- 1, 653, 077. 7512, 699, 124. 67 2, 608, 833. 23 821, 014. 90 282, 721.49 131, 982, 900. 18 Expenditures----......... 1, 679, 386. 88 2, 559, 466. 43 2, 228,146. 43 1,190, 132. 76 443, 650., 03 132, 276, 822. 61 Maintenance: Appropriated----- ...---..... 525, 000.00 478, 500. 00 567, 500. 00 490, 000. 00 300, 000. 00 4, 534, 375. 82: Cost..--------------- 525, 000. 00 478, 500. 00 520, 925. 00 474, 110. 94 241, 633. 57 4, 413, 545. 33 Expenditures---------....... 525, 000. 00 478, 500. 00 520, 000. 00 486,102.82 229,329. 38 4, 412, 308. 02 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ......---------------------- $293, 618. 19 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954- ..---------- 150, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-------- 443, 618. 19 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ----------------------- 24, 618, 729. 00 2. EXAMINATION, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to,1949 Maintenance: Appropriated ....-------------------........... $2, 000 ---.. - -$1, 500. 00 ............ - $141, 425 Cost---- ........... ,--------------- $2, 443. 20 3, 665. 47 ............ 141,425 Expenditures---- ------------------------ 2,447. 85 3, 660. 82 ........... 141,425 3. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1951 amount Name of project see annual required to report complete for-- New work Maintenance complete Claims for damages, river and harbor work_ ..... . $9, 296. 67 .------------- (1) Expenditures in connection with disaster opera- tion "Snowbound"--------..................-- 1949 .........--------------- 14, 000. 00 -------------- (1) 1 Operation completed. 4. MISSOURI RIVER BASIN, FORT PECK DISTRICT Location. The flood control improvements included in this project are located on and along the Missouri River and several of the prin- cipal tributaries of the Missouri River and are located in the States comprising the Missouri River Basin. Existing project. The general comprehensive plan for flood con- trol and other purposes in the Missouri River Basin provides for levees along the Missouri River between Sioux City, Iowa, and the 1198 REiPORT -OF CHIEF' OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 195:3 mouth, and reservoirs located on -the main stemn of the Missouri River and on the tributaries for control of flood flows at the dam sites. The existing project was authorized by the following Flood Control Acts: Acts Work authorized .... Documents 1 June 28,1938 Adopted general comprehensive plan for Missouri Flood Control Committee Doc. 1, River Basin and authorized' $9,000,000 for initia- 75th Cong., 1st sess. tion and partial accomplishment. Aug. 18,1941 Modified the general comprehensive plan to include -I. Doc. 842, 76th Cong., 3d sess. Harlan County Dam and Reservoir on the Repub- lican River, Nebr., and authorized $7,000,000 addi- tional expenditure. Dec. 22,1944 Expanded the general comprehensive plan for the H. Doc. 475, 78th Cong., 2d sess.; Missouri River Basin and authorized $200,000,000 S. Doc. 191, 78th Cong., 2d sess.; additional expenditure. S. Doc. 247, 78th Cong., 2d sess. July 24,1946 Authorized an additional expenditure of $150,000,000 for prosecution of the general comprehensive plan .. for the Missouri River Basin. Majr 17,1950; Authorized an additional expenditure of $250,000,000 for prosecution of the general comprehensive plan for the Missouri River Basin. i Contain the latest published maps of Missouri River Basin. Localcooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Condition at end of fiscal year. Under sections 7 and 9 of Public Law 534, Flood Control Act approved December 22,1944, the Corps of Engineers is responsible for detailed scheduling of operations of stor- age capacity reserved for or assigned to flood control in reservoirs con- structed by the Bureau of Reclamation, as well as those constructed by the Corps of Engineers. Cost incurred during the fiscal year was $32,768.16 and expenditures were $34,322.59. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June _ _.. .. _ _.... ..... __ 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: _---..._ . Appropriated--------- -.. _ -. $22,000.00 ----- $38, 200.00 $34, 000.00 - $94,200. 00 Cost .. .........I....................... 14, 046. 59 30, 871. 54 32, 768. 16 77, 686. 29 Expenditures----......... ------------........................ 13, 553.08 29, 809.92 34, 322. 59 77, 685. 59 5. HAVRE, MILK RIVER, MONT. Location. The work covered by this project is located at Havre and vicinity on Milk River, Mont., 401.8 river miles upstream from its confluence with the Missouri River. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the pro- tection of areas subject to flooding in the city of Havre, Mont. The project includes two units, the Bull Hook unit and the Milk River unit. The Bull Hook unit consists: of 2 rolled earthfill dams, 1 on Scott Coulee and 1 on Bull Hook Creek, approximately 2,500 feet south of the city; a diversion channel to connect Scott Coulee to Bull Hook Creek just upstream of the dams; a combined discharge and spillway channel to divert flood flows into a coulee emptying into ,Milk River just east of the city; a small diversion dam in this coulee and a spillway to divert extreme flood flows into a drainage area to the northeast. The Milk River unit consists of a levee on the right FLOOD CONTROL-FQRT PECK, IMONT., DISTRICT 1199 (south) bank of Milk River along the northern edge of the city. The project was authorized by the- Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (S. Doc. 103, 78th Cong., 1st sess.). The current estimated 'Federal cost (1953) is $2,243,800; the estimated local cost (1953) is $135,500 for utility modifications, lands, and damages. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. In addi- tion to the usual requirements for local cooperation as provided by law, local interests are required to move certain buildings, raise the rail- road and highway grades and provide structures, move a powerline, and construct fences and road crossings. Local interests have in- dicated their willingness and ability to comply with all requirements. ;Operation and results during the fiscal year. Work was continued on field surveys and investigations and revisions of detailed plans, the cost of which was $50,004.96. The expenditures were $49,896.41. Condition at end of fiscal year. Preparation of detailed plans is 75 percent complete. No construction work has been done on the project. The cost to June 30, 1953, was $152,004.96; the expendi- tures were $151,896.41, all regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-.... ,,- $10, 000.00 $7, 000.00 $10, 000.00 ..........--------- $348, 000.00 $450, 000. 00 ost ......------------- 37, 555.07 9, 821. 67 12, 026. 21 $391. 81 50, 004. 96 152, 004.96 Expenditures-------........ 38, 041. 54 9, 592.03 11, 467. 80 1, 190. 00 49, 896.41 151, 896. 41 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-------------------- $297, 995.04 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954-----------400, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 195,4_------- 697, 995.04 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project___----__--------------- 1, 393, 800. 00 6. GREYBULL, YELLOWSTONE RIVER, WYO. Location. The work covered by this project is located at Greybull and vicinity on Big Horn River, Wyo., 183 river miles upstream from its confluence with the Yellowstone River. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the pro- tection of areas subject to flooding in the city of Greybull, Wyo. The project is designed to give flood protection to residences, business es- tablishments, industrial areas, public buildings, and facilities of the Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy Railroad, and consists of approxi- mately 12,330 feet of levee along the left bank of the Big Horn River. The levee will have a crest width of 10 feet, a landward slope of 1 on 3.5, and riverward slope of 1 on 3, except for a short distance at the south end where the riverward slope will be 1 on 2. A stoplog struc- ture will be provided where the levee crosses the railroad track at the upstream end of the project. Three sections of the levee will be pro- tected against erosion by 2 to 3 feet of dumped rock riprap. Existing levees, which presently provide protection against minor floods, will 1200 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 be incorporated into the proposed works wherever possible. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 216, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The estimated Federal cost (1953) is $714,000; the estimated local cost (1953) is $64,900 for utility modifications, lands, and damages. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements for local cooperation as provided by law, local interests are required to raise highway grades, relocate a sewage pumphouse, and remove existing structures. Local interests have indicated their willingness and ability to comply with all require- ments. Operation and results during the fiscal year. No work was accom- plished during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year. No work has been initiated. 7. BILLINGS, YELLOWSTONE RIVER, MONT. Location. The work covered by this project is located at Billings and vicinity on Yellowstone River, Mont., 346 river-miles upstream from its confluence with the Missouri River. 'Existingproject. The overall plan of improvement for the-flood protection, of Billings and contiguous areas consists of a system of ditches, channels, and levees by means of which floodwaters approach- ing the city from the west, east, or south may be diverted away from the area subject to flooding. The proposed plan is divided into three separate units. The western unit of the plan consists of an intercep- 'tion ditch which will divert runoff from west of Billings into the Yel- lowstone River. Reinforced concrete spillways will divert storm waters from four irrigation canals which cross the alinement of the proposed interception ditch, and drainage from other areas will enter the ditch through control spillways. Necessary appurtenances to the interception ditch are a reinforced concrete stilling basin, earth levees, a reinforced concrete chute and stilling basin.' A railroad bridge and several additional highway bridges, over the proposed interception ditch and other similar improvements, will be necessary for comple- tion of this unit. The eastern unit of the plan is designed to protect the fairgrounds and adjacent areas east of Billings from floods on Alkali Creek. The proposed plan consists of two sections of levee along the right bank of the existing channel; a cutoff channel 510 feet long excavated through the rock escarpment; and an enlargement of the existing channel from the stilling basin to the Yellowstone River. A railroad bridge will be necessary for this unit. The southern unit of the overall plan is designed to protect the areas south and east of Billings from floods on the Yellowstone River. This unit consists of a levee beginning at high ground south of the city and extending 25,475 feet along the left bank of the river, and necessary appurtennant interior drainage structures. An existing levee will be incorporated into the proposed works. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17,1950 (H. Doc. 216,:81st Cong., 1st sess.). The estimated Federal cost (1953) is $3,665,600; the estimated local cost (1953) is $291,900 for relocations, lands, and damages. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements for local cooperation as provided by law, local FLOOD CONTROL--FORT PECK, MONT., DISTRICT 1201 interests are required to remove or relocate all structures at or near the alinement of the proposed work, provide all bridges and similar im- provements, and construct or relocate roads. Local interests have indicated their willingness and ability to comply with all require- ments. Operation and results during the fiscal year. No work was accom- plished during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year. No work has been initiated. 8. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the year was $3,070.69 and the expendi- tures were $3,218.03. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-......... $121, 700. 00 $140, 000.00 $85, 000.00 $10,700. 00 $2,000.00 $714,000. 00 Cost--...., - -.......... 132, 189.13 122, 178. 42 96,852. 48 14, 583. 11 3,070.69 712, 619.38 Expenditures.-........ 124, 666. 40 118, 553. 39 94, 684.08 24, 874.43 3, 218.03 712, 609.38 9. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS The work included in this feature consists of periodic inspections of local flood protection projects to ascertain whether projects are prop- erly operated and to point out essential maintenance and repair work which should be accomplished. Total cost and expenditure incurred in connection with this work during the fiscal year was $1,099.78, distributed as follows: Location . Oost Glasgow, Mont -5------------ ------------------- $50. 00 Hot Springs, S. Dak------ --------------------- ----------- 200. 00 Belle Fourche, S. Dak---------------------------------- ---- 200. 00 Shields Riv., Mont-------- ---------------------------------- 350.00 Three Forks, Mont------------------------------------------150. 00 .Forsyth, Mont------ ---------------------- --------------- 149. 78 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated---- .........------------ ------------ $1, 200.00 $800.00 $800. 00 $2, 800 ----- Cost.................. ------------ ------------ 1,015. 27 684. 95 1,099. 78 2, 800 Expenditures---......... ------------- ----- 1, 015. 27 684.95 1, 099. 78 2, 800 278038-53-VOL. 2- 14 1202 REPORT OF OFENGINEERS, CHIEF OF U. S. ARMY, 1953 10. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report complete for- New work Maintenance complete G lasg ow , M4on t .............................. 1939 $16, 831. 61 .. . . . . ( )1 Saco, M on t. -. . 4._..-.- . . . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... - 1938 654.67 $9 2 , 6 4 5 Harlem, Mont. -- -1952 5, 015. 35 -------..-------.. 76, 885 Emergency flood control work under authority of the Flood Control Act approved Aug. 18, 1941 ..------------------------------------ 1945 -------------- 2$33,400 .---------- Buffalo, Wyo.3 ... _...................................................................... 618, 500 Sheridan, Wyo.3----------------------------------......................................... 2, 268, 000 Dayton, Wyo.3 - .- - -.- - - - -.............................. - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - 116, 600 Monarch, Wyo.3 3- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -------- 3 3 , 000 1 , 2230, 800 M iles City, Mont. _ .---. - -- - --. Forsyth, Mont .._ - 1950 255,176. ---------------- 88 (1) Shields River near Clyde Park, Mont----------- 1952 25, 747. 38 (1) 1 Project completed. 2 Exclusive of $5,990 contributed by the State of North Dakota. 3 Authorized by 1950 Flood Control Act. No planning or construction funds have been allocated. 4 Authorized by 1936 Flood Control Act. 11, SNAGGING AND CHANNEL CLEARING UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 13 OF PUBLIC LAW 526, 79TH CONGRESS Section 13 of Public Law 526, approved July 24, 1946, authorized the Secretary of the Army to allot not to exceed $1 million from any appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for any 1 fiscal year for flood control, for removing accumulated snags and other debris, and clearing and straightening the channel in navigable streams and trib- utaries 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 from the appropriations for any 1 fiscal year. Pursuant thereto, allotments were made for snagging and channel clearing work within the Fort Peck district as shown in the following tabulation: Fiscal year Name and location ending A June 30- allotted Milk River, Mont .-- ..------------------------------------------------- 1953 $42, 000 Operationand results,during fscal year. The total cost and expend- itures of snagging and channel clearing during the year was $42,000. Condition at end of fiscal year. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, were $42,000. FLOOD CONTROL--FORT PECK, VIONT., DISTRICT 1203 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work Appropriated ...... .....------------------------------------------------ $42, 000 $42, 000 Cost ........------------..------------ ----------------- ------ ------- 42, 000 42, 000 Expenditures.... .---------------------------------------------- 42, 000 42,000 12. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Congress Gallatin, Jefferson, and Madison Committee on Public Rivers, Mont. (Three Forks Works resolution July 29, Basin). 1949. Glasgow, Mont., on Milk River, Senate Public Works Com- with a view to flood control at. mittee resolution Mar. 9, 1948. .Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin Committee on Public - Rivers (Three Forks Basin). Works resolution July 29, 1949. Madison, Gallatin, and Jefferson -.. do_---------- -. -------------------------- Rivers, Mont. (Three Forks Basin). Milk River, with a view to flood Senate Public Works Com- control at Glasgow, Mont. mittee resolution Mar. 9, 1948. lissouri River, with a view to House Public Works Comrn- flood protection along the Sun mittee resolution July River, Mont. 15, 1947. Sun River, Mont. (tributary of -... do Missouri River) . Three Forks Basin (Jefferson, Committee on Public Madison, and Gallatin Rivers, Works resolution July Mont.). 29, 1949. 13. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION WORKS UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 14 OF PUBLIC LAW 526, 79TH CONGRESS Section 14 of Public Law No. 526, approved July 24, 1946, read in part, as follows: "* * * the Secretary of War is hereby authorized to allot from any appropriation heretofore or hereafter made for flood control, not to exceed $1,000,000 per year, for the construction of emergency bank protection works to prevent flood damage to highway 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 location from the appropriations for any one fiscal year * * *." 1204 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, -U. S. ARMY, 1953 Pursuant thereto allotments were made for, emergency bank pro- tection work within the Fort Peck district as shown in the following tabulation: Fiscal year Amount Name and location ending allotted June 30 Lovell, Wyo., on Shoshone River---------.......................... 1948 $2,000. 00 ................................ Hardin, Mont., on Big Horn River---- - . 1948 23, 558. 08 Sidney, Mont., on Yellowstone River------------------ ............. 1949 50, 000. 00 Willow Creek, Mont., on Jefferson River--__-------------------------_ 1949 25, 143. 03 Grannis Crossing Bridge, Mont., on Shields River__------------------_ 1949 10, 576. 60 Chadbourne Bridge, Mont.,:on Shields River_- .......................... . 1949 3, 816..84 Springdale Brige on Yellowstone River-------------....------------------ 1950 3,726. 86 Miles City Bridge on Yellowstone River_-------------------.... ____ 1950 2, 166.12 Rural flood protection project on Sun River ----------------------------- ... ........ 1950 2, 717. 03 Gr'eycliff Bridge on Yellowstone River, ------...-----------------...... 1953 11, 218. 64 R eed P oint B ridge on Y ellowstone R iver- .. .. .. -.. -.. - .. - .. - ..- .--.... . - 1953 7,447. 36 Total..--............................................-------------------------------------------------------------- 164, 370. 56 Operation and results during fiscal year. The total cost of emer- gency bank protection work during the year was $18,666; expenditures were $18,666. Condition at end of fiscal year. Work accomplished under this authorization was completed at a total cost and expenditure of $164,370.56. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 to1949 prior New work Appropriated......... Cost-------------. Expenditures...--------...... $83, 094. 55 113, 094. 55 113, 705. 37 $51, 726. 86 -$21, 116. 85 ............ 30, 608. 43 19, 890.70 1.58 --- 10, 719.31__-._-._. _ _-..- . $18, 666. 00 18, 666. 00 18, 666.00 $164, 370. 56 164, 370. 56 164, 370. 56 14. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS 138 AND 318, 78TH CONGRESS; PUBLIC LAW 75; 79THI CONGRESS; PUBLIC LAWS 102 AND 858, 80TH CONGRESS; PUBLIC' LAW 516, 81ST CONGRESS AND PUBLIC LAW 371, 82D CONGRESS. Because of heavy demands for repair work to flood control struc- tures damaged or destroyed by the disastrous floods" which have oc- curred since the spring of 1943, Congress in the act approved July 12, 1943, Public Law 138, 78th Congress; in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public Law 318, 78th Congress; in the act approved June 5, 1945, Public Law 75, 79th Congress; in the act approved June 23, 1947, Public Law 102, 80th Congress; in the act approved June 30, 1948, Public Law 858, 80th Congress; in the act approved May 17, 1950, Public Law 516, 81st Congress; and in the act approved June 4, 1952, Public Law 371, 82d Congress authorized the amounts of $10 million,, $12 million, $12 million, $15 million, $25 million, $15 million and $35 million respectively to be appropriated 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 strengthening of levees and other flood control works which have been FLOOD CONTROL-FORT PECK, MONT., DISTRICT 1205 threatened or destroyed by the recent floods or which may be threatened or destroyed by later floods. Pursuant to the acts of May 29, 1944, June 5, 1945, June 23, 1947, June 30, 1948, May 17, 1950 and June 4, 1952 the amounts of $40,000, $45,000, $46,555.54, $322,258.39, $15,536.83, and $123,000, respectively, have been allotted for emer- gency repair work and flood fighting in the Fort Peck district. Operation and results during fiscal year. The total cost of emer- gency flood control work during the year was $117,099.23; expendi- tures were $116,240.19. Condition at end of fiscal year. The total cost and expenditures to June 30, 1953 were $586,449.99 and $585,590.95 respectively. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance Appropriated-......... $286, 000.00 $51,455. 46 $15, 536.83 $8, 093.92 $123, 000. 00 $613,835. 85 ,Cost_..-......-.-...- 74, 920. 58 246, 314. 56 31, 177. 89 8, 703. 18 117, 099. 23 586, 449. 99 Expenditures......... 19, 029. 80 305,938. 24 34, 092. 81 8, 564.68 116, 240. 19 585, 590. 95 OHIO RIVER For the actual construction of locks anid dams, and the operation and care of the :completed structures, the river is divided into 3 sections under the immediate supervision and direction of :district engineers at Pittsburgh, Huntington, and Louisville. The Pittsburgh section extends from the head of the river at Pitts- burgh, Pa., to a point between Captina Island and Powhatan Point, a distance of 109 miles, a nd includes Emsworth, Dashields, and Mont- gomery locks and dams and locks and dams 7 to 13, inclusive; the Huntington section extends from mile 109 to mile 409.3, immediately downstream from Aberdeen, Ohio, a distance of 300.3 miles, and includes locks and. dams 14 to 23, inclusive, Gallipolis locks and dam, and locks and dams 27 to 33, inclusive; the Louisville section extends from niile, 409.3, immediately downstream :from: Aberdeen, Ohio to the mouth of the .river, a distance of 571.7 miles, and includes locks and dams 34 to 39, inclusive, locks: and dam 41 (with the Louisville and Portland Canal) and locks and dams 43 to 53, inclusive. District engineers :At Pittsburgh, Pa., Col. Conrad P. Hardy, Corps of Engineers, through December 31, 1952, and Col. Ralph A. Lincoln, Corps of Engineers, since that date; Huntington, W. Va., Col. John O. Colonna, Corps of Engineers; Louisville, Ky., Lt. Col. Clarence Bidgood, Corps of Engineers. Division 'engineer of the 'Ohio River Division, Cincinnati, Ohio, comprising the Nashville, Tenn., Louisville, Ky., Huntington W. Va and Pittsburgh, Pa., districts: Col. Paschal N. Strong, dorps o- Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Page 1. Construction of locks and dams on the Ohio River ____-________ 1207 2. Open channel work, Ohio River__ ______------------------ 1214 Note. Tributary navigation projects and all flood control projects in the Ohio River Basin are contained in the reports of the districts included in the Ohio River Division. 1. CONSTRUCTION OF LOCKS AND DAMS ON THE OHIO RIVER Location. The Ohio River is formed by the junction of the Alle- gheny and Monongahela Rivers at Pittsburgh, Pa., and flows in a general southwesterly direction for a distance of 981 miles to join the Mississippi River near Cairo, Ill. For description of the river see page 1227, Annual Report for 1932. Previous projects. The first lock and dam on the Ohio River was provided for by River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1879. The con- struction of dams was provided for by River and Harbor Acts, as fol- 1207 1208 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 lows: Dam 6, September 19, 1890; dams 2, 3, 4, and 5, June 3, 1896; 13 and 18, March 3, 1899; 8, 11, 19, and 37, June 13, 1902; 26, March 2, 1907. For further details see page 1907 of Annual Report for 1915. For expenditures on the previous 6-foot canalization see paragraph "Condition at end of fiscal year" of this report. Existing project. This provides for the improvement of the entire river by the construction of locks and dams to provide a channel depth of 9 feet and for the widening of the Louisville and Portland Canal at Louisville, Ky. The project provides for a lock with usable dimen- sions of 110 by 600 feet at each dam and in addition an auxiliary lock 56 by 360 feet at Emsworth, Dashields, Montgomery, and dam 41 and 110 by 360 feet at Gallipolis. Dashields is a fixed dam, while Ems- worth, Montgomery, and Gallipolis are fixed dams with movable crests. The remainder of the 46 dams are of the movable type, with navigable pass varying in width from 600 to 1,248 feet. In addition to the navi- gable pass, the movable type dams are also provided with one or more regulating weirs. At dam 41 a canal (Louisville and Portland) ex- tends along the left bank for a distance of 2 miles, with the locks at the lower end. Operation and care of the locks and dams were included in the project July 1, 1935, under the provisions of the Permanent Appropri- ations Repeal Act approved June 26, 1934. The estimate of cost of new work' (existing project) (1953) exclu- sive of Gallipolis locks and dam reported under the Kanawha River project, is $521,338,000. The foregoing estimate does not include expenditures on previous projects. The estimate of annual cost of operation and maintenance of locks and dams (1953) is $7,700,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents rune 25,1910 Construction of 54 locks with movable dams, widen. H. Doe. 492, 60th Cong., 1st sess. inc of the Louisville and Portland Canal to 170 feet, and a new lock at the lower end. The act also granted discretionary authority to the Secretary of War to make such modifications in the project as appeared advisable. July 18,1918 Elimination of locks and dams in the lower river H. Doe. 1695, 64th Cong., 2d sess. where the project depth of 9 feet could be satis- factorily maintained by open channel work. Secre- tary of War authorized to substitute fixed dams for movable dams wherever, in his opinion, they may be advisable. OHIO RIVER 1209 Und$r thea;uthority granted=in the :River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910, the :Louisville and Portland Canal has been widened to 200 feet; locks and dams 40 and 42 have been eliminated; locks and dams 1 and 2 replaced by the Emsworth locks and dam; lock and dam 3 replaced by the Dashields locks and dam; and locks and dams 4, 5, and 6 replaced by the Montgomery locks and dam. Locks and dams 24, 25, and 26 were replaced by Gallipolis locks and dam which was author- ized by the act of August 30, 1935, and constructed under the project for improving lower Kanawha River. Table A contains data relative to the various features of the locks and dams included in the existing project. Table B lists the principal towns and cities along the Ohio River with their mileage below Pitts- burgh, Pa. TABLE A r--L Lock 0 Location Dimensions Depth on miter sills Per- Year Actual cost Lock Character of dam cent- opened to date of and Greatest of fours Charcter of foun- foundation age :to each lock 0 dam Character cor- navi- MilesWidth length dation pleted gation O of avail- Lower below Distance from nearest town or mouth of of avai Lift UpperLower Pitts- navigable tributary her fo full (feet) (feet) (feet) O burgh (feet) width (feet) 1 Replaced__ .--------------- $870, 034. 01 6.2 Emsworth locks and dam, Emsworth, Pa { 110 56 600 360 18.0 117.0 12. 9 Rock ....--. - Rock and piles .-. 100 1921 2 5, 861, 765. 03 0 2 R eplaced ........... ----------------- - 976, 766. 77 3 ---- d o-_....--- - - - - -- - 1, 144, 588. 18 13.3 Dashields locks and dam, 1.6 miles below { 110 600 10.0 113. 4 317. 5 Rock Rock ___- - 100 1929 3, 528, 954. 57 Sewickley, Pa. 56 360 4 Replaced ___ ...................... 1, 071, 472. 21 5 -- ddo ----. o ---_-- ----- _ ----- ----- ----- ----- - - - -.- 1, 080,132. 04 6 1, 123, 441. 80 31. 7 Montgomery locks and dam, 1.4 miles 5 110 600 19.4 116. 0 3 12. 7 Rock and piles Rock and piles .---. 100 1936 5 5, 737, 611. 43 above Industry, Pa. 56 360 R ock -------------...- , 7 36. 5 Midland, Pa ____- 110 600 6.9 15. 4 11.0 Rock .............. Piles . - 100 1914 1 075,000. 00 i2 8 46. 4 1.7 miles below Newell, W. Va .....----- 110 600 6.4 15. 4 12. 0 Piles in gravel.... .. Rock; piles in gravel__ 100 1911 1, 167, 456. 24 11.0 -. . -. ..-.- d-oo---- d - - - -. . . . . . Piles in gravel --.... - - -----. GJ 9 56. 1 New Cumberland, W. Va __............ 110 600 7.4 15. 4 100 1914 1, 177, 100. 00 10 66. 2 1.8 miles above Steubenville, Ohio --.. 110 600 8.4 16. 4 11.0 Rock and piles in .....do ..... . -... .... 100 1915 1, 138, 000. 00 gravel. 11 76.9 2.5 miles below Wellsburg, W. Va .....-- 110 600 7.3 15. 4 11. 1 Piles in sand and Piles in sand and 100 1911 1, 162, 164. 70 gravel. gravel. 12 87. 4 W arwood, W . Va ...- -......... .......... 110 600 8.4 15. 4 11.0 .....do .. -.. . ----... ----- do .--- -..... 100 1916 1, 166, 103. 55 13 96. 1 McMechen, W. Va ..-. - ............-.- 110 600 7.3 13.8 9. 5 ..----_do ..............Rock; piles in sand 100 1911 1, 222, 389. 11 and gravel. 14 114. 0 W oodland, W . Va ........................ 110 600 8.3 16. 4 11.0 Rock -- - - - - - Rock ... - - - 100 1917 1, 133, 371. 47 15 129. 1 New Martinsville, W. Va ......-.-...- 110 600 7.8 15.4 11. O ----- do_--------- -_-- ----- do .. . -.- 100 1916 1, 180, 477. 63 16 146. 5 Ben R un, W . Va ......................... 110 600 7.8 15. 4 11. 2 ... .d o .. ----------- -----d o ..... . 100 1917 1, 275, 532. 36 17 167. 5 4.5 miles above Marietta, Ohio ....----- 110 600 8. 2 15.4 11.0 ----do - - - - - - ----- do .. . -. - 100 1918 1, 362, 591.21 18 179. 9 4.7 miles above Parkersburg, W. Va .---- 110 600 6.2 14. 2 11. 0 _---- d o ............. ..... d o ..... 100 1910 927, 091. 26 19 192. 2 Little Hocking, Ohio ..................... 110 600 7.7 16. 9 11. 0 Piles in sand, gravel ..... do___ 100 1916 1, 213, 847. 92 CJ1 and rock. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 202. 5 214. 6 220. 9 231.4 Belleville, W . Va ___................ 1.4 miles above Portland, Ohio ....----- Ravenswood, W. Va .........------------- M illwood, W . Va .............. Replaced .....------------------------ --.. do__ _ _------__----- ----- do------------------------------ -.- ..... -..... 110 110 110 110 ------ I 600 600 600 600 --------- - i 7. 5 5.6 7.8 5. 6 15.4 15. 4 15. 4 15. 4 11. O0 Rock ... ------------..... 11.0 --..-- do ............ -- do----- 11. 2 ----. do ... - 13. 5 ----- do--- d o .... _do - do ------------------- -- --i- 100 100 100 100 1917 1919 1918 1921 .... -------- i-- ----- 936, 696. 01 1, 484, 561. 96 1, 218, 797. 86 1, 851, 488.37 1, 187, 541. 87 1, 925, 204.60 1,307,241.24 279. 2 Gallipolis loeks 'and dam, 0.7 mile below S110 :600 Hogsett, W. Va. 110 360 } 26.0 18.0 12. 0 'Rock..----- ---- R dok______ __ 100 S1937 (8) 27 301. 0 3.6 miles above Procterville, Ohio .-- 110 600 6.4 15.4 11. 1 - do-----_. -- Sdo.....-- - - .... 100 =1923 2, 015, 601. 50 28 311. 6 3.3 miles below Huntington, W. Va_.--.... 110 600 7. 1 15. 4 ;11.1 do ..... ::. -- -do---------- - 100 1915 1,063, 132. 77 29 319. 9 2.7 miles above Ashland, Ky ....---------- 110 600 8.0 15. 4 :11.0 -.- do ....... .. _---=do..------........ 100 1916 1, 088, 801. 73 -30( 339. 4 3.3 miles below Greenup, Ky__...... 110 600 7.5 15. 4 11.0 100: 19i23 1, 579, 617. 80 600 _ do-_-- __ 31 359. 3 3.3 miles below Portsmouth, Ohio .... -__ 110 7. 5 15. 4 11. 0 100: 19 19 1, 359, 230. 62 32 382. 6 1 mile above Rome, Adaims County, Ohio- 110 600 7.5 15. 4 11.0 JPiles .in sand and Caissons on sand 100 1926 2, 951, 215. 97 gravel. and gravel. 33 405. 1 3.5 miles above Maysville, Ky__.--.......-- 110 600 7.0 15. 4 11.0 ....,_-- _ .. Piles in sand and 100 X1921 1, 937, 165. 67 -do 11.0 gravel., 34 434. 1 Chilo, Ohio_. __. 110 600 5.6 15. 4 ._,_ do_ _ .___ 10o 1925 3, 437, 056. 58 35 451. 0 1 mile below New Richmond, Ohio - 110 600 6. 4 15. 4 11.0 '.do .......... - ...do ...... ___. .- 100 1919 1, 894, 942. 52 36 460. 9 9.3 miles above Cincinnati, Ohio . __ 110 600 7. 9 15.4 11. 1 - _do- ---- ------- - do- 100 1925 3, 704, 534. 91 37 483. 2 Fernbank, Ohio__,.-.-- ....- .- 110 600 7. 8 12.3 11.0 Rock:......._ . Rock__-__- 100 1911 1, 297, 923. 86 38 503.3 M axville, Ky---- ---- ---- -.. - -.. ---- 110 600 7.3 15. 4 11.0 Piles: in sand and Piles in sand and 100 1924 2, 857,040. 24 gravel. gravel. /39 531. 7 1 mile above Markland, Ind ............. 110 600 6.0 15. 4 13.0 --.. - do ------- --- Rock and piles in 100 1921 2, 222, 447. 98 sand and gravel. 40 Eliminated... ... . 600 41 604. 4 Louisville, Ky ... .. .. _- l{ .56 360 } 37.o 19. 0 11. 0 Rock Rock---- ---- 100 1921 77, 658, 134. 25 42 Eliminated ___ 43 633. 2 3.3 miles below West Point, y .... 110 600 9.0 15. 4 11. 0 Pile_----- PileRoc-----............ 100 2, 592,242. 31 44 663. 2 Leavenworth, Ind .,_ 110 600 7.0 15.4 13. 0 .--- do---- Rock and pile-_-__- 100 1925 2, 818, 763. 39 45 703. 0 Addison, Ky--- 110 600 9. 0 17.4 13. 0 Rock ...--- _ ._ . do ...... .. 100 1927 3, 202, 587. 21 0 46 757. 3 Owensboro, Ky......_....... . __________ 110 600 11.0 17. 4 11.0 Pile___ .. -.--- . Pile - 100 1928 3, 127, 980. 93 47 777. 7 Newburg, Ind_________ ______ 110_ ..-... 600 9.0 15.4 11..0 -.d o ............. ...do .------------ 100 1928 4, 415, 525. 82 48 809. 6 5.8 miles below Henderson, Ky_ .......... 110 13. 0 ___do 3,062, 3, 325, 699.94 600 7.0 15.4 - __--do---....---- 100 922 49 845. 0 2.4 miles below Uniontown, Ky .......... 110 600 11.0 17. 4 13. 0 Rock------- Rock-____ "" 100 1928 296. 58 50 876. 8 1 mile below Weston, Ky______... ___- .__ 110 600 10. 0 17. 4 11.0 ---- do --------- Rock and Pile .. 100 1928 3, 751, 614. 51 51 903. 1 0.6 miles below Golconda, Ill_..........._ 110 600 .8. 0 15.4: 11.0 Rock and piles __ Pile_: - --- _ 100 1929 4, 370, 566. 20 52 938. 9 1.4 miles below Brookport, Ill- .....---. 110 600 12. 0 15. 4 11.0 Pile ___do- __ 100, 100 1928 4, 461, 461. 79 53 54 962. 6 974. 2 10.8 miles above Mound City, I1----....ll Mound City, Ill-... - 110 600 13. 4 15.4 89.6 _do.......... G..ravel.do........ 1929 5, 410,667. 94 110 600 (9) S(9) (9) Rock_. - (9) ...... .. _ -....... ... -------- - __I- 10122,113,676.42 Total ..... .-... j 1Depths as shown are on emergency-dam foundation and are controlling depths. 1o Exclusive of $7,101,549.26; details below: 1 Change from fixed dam to lift-gate dam completed in 1938. Replaces movable dams 1 and 2. Additionalfeatures entering into cost of project 43 Depths as shown are on poiree dam foundation and are controlling depths. Louisville and Portland Canal and Indiana chute (under previous Fixed Dam. Replaces movable dam 3. project)- ----------------. ----------------- $5, 359, 203. 17 6:Lift-gate dam. Replaces movable dams 4, 5, and 6. Examinations surveys, contingencies, plant and miscellaneous_--- 966, 232.00 Roller-date dam. Replaces movable dams 24, 25, and 26. Cost not included in total, Planning of New Cumberland locks and dam- ... _ ----------- 216, 643.91 as it was constructed under project for improving lower Kanawha River. Planning of Greenup locks and dam. - __ ___ __. 277: 318. 58 7Completed with large new lock in 1921. Completed with new dam and raised canal Planning of Markland (formerly Fernbank) locks and dam ...--------- 282, 151.60 and lock walls in 1928. Construction of an auxiliary lock commenced in 1929, which lock was completed in 1930. 7, 101, 549. 26 HF. 8 Dam below was not commenced. Depth on lower miter sill at low water. Necessity for construction has not yet been determined. Total .----------- ------------------------------ 129, 215, 225. 68 1212 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 TABrai B Miles Miles Miles Location below Location Location below Pitts- Location ocaioPitts- below Pitts- burgh burgh burgh Pittsburgh, Pa_.............._.... Ironton, Ohio .....---------. 327.2 Cannelton, Ind....... 724.0 Ambridge, Pa,......... 15.9 Portsmouth, Ohio... 356. 0 Rockport, Ind_-----.. 742. 2 Aliquippa, Pa-- --- . 20. 0 Maysville, Ky--------- 408. 6 Owensboro, Ky--__ - 756. 5 East Liverpool, Ohio___ 43. 5 ,Newport, Ky--------- 469.8 Newburgh, Ind .------.... 778, 0 Steubenville, Ohio-.... 68.0 Cincinnati, Ohio- .... 470.2 Evansville, Ind-..... 792.3 Wheeling, W. Va-....... 90. 5 Covington, Ky .... 470. 5 Henderson, Ky ------- 803. 9 Bellaire, Ohio--..... _ 94. 5 Lawrenceburg, Ind.... 492. 9 Mount Vernon, Ind _ 829. 1 Marietta, Ohio...--------- 172. 0 Aurora, Ind ..-----------. 496.7 ' Shawneetown, Ill_.... 857. 8 Parkersburg, W. Va.... 184. 6 Carrollton, Ky ..--- - 545. 7 Golconda, Ill ....... 902. 5 Point Pleasant, W. Va_ 265. 2 Madison, Ind-- ---.... 557. 7 Paducah, Ky------.......--- 934. 5 Gallipolis, Ohio-- ------ 269. 7 Jeffersonville, Ind__ 602. 7 Metropolis, Ill.--. 943. 8 Huntington, W. Va.... 308. 3 Louisville, Ky..-------- 603.7 Mound City, Ill--.... - 973.4 Catlettsburg, Ky....... 317. 2 New Albany, Ind .... 608.5 Cairo, Ill.-------------- .979. 3 Ashland, Ky-.......... 322.6 Leavenworth, Ind, ... 664.0 Terminal facilities. Modern public terminals, with warehouses, equipped with operating machinery for transferring materials have been constructed by private interests at some of the larger cities and towns. The latest published list of terminals on the Ohio River appears in Transportation Series No. 2, 1929. The list is brought up to date each year as of June 30 and can be obtained from the division engineer, Ohio River Division, Cincinnati, Ohio. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: All new work was done by hired labor. The costs were as follows: New Cumberland locks and dam: Preparation of detailed construe- tion plans for locks and appurtenances-------- ------------ $61 423. 28 Greenup locks and dam: Completion of subsurface investigations and model study for lock entrance conditions; completion (essen- tially) of general design memorandum; continuation of flowage studies and design of the locks, initiation of model studies of the emptying and filling system for the locks ---- .... - -- 213, 290.09 Markland (formerly Fernbank) locks and dam: Preliminary studies and planning for the preparation of plans and specifications and ----- initiation of work on model studies _-_-_-- --- -- - 190, 900. 88 Total for new work --------------------------------- 465, 614. 2& M11intenance (operation and care). The locks and dams were oper- ated as required, and necessary repairs and improvements were made thereto, and to the operators' quarters, grounds, and esplanades to the extent of funds available. The costs by districts were as follows: Class of work Pittsburgh Huntington Louisville Total Operation__.................... __ __ . . $882, 498. 00 $1, 591, 508. 31 $1, 735, 425. 78 $4, 209, 432. 09 Ordinary maintenance and repairs....-------------- 48, 671.00 114, 882. 43 197, 881 19 361, 434. 62 Improvement and reconstruction..------------- 620, 991.96 687, 745. 92 1, 024, 120. 38 2, 332, 858. 26 Total.------ --.......... - -.. - 1, 552,160.96 2, 394, 136. 66 2, 957, 427.,35 6 903,;724. 97 Summary of costs and expenditures during the fiscal year is as follows: OHIO RIVER 1213 Condition at end of fiscal year. The navigation system of 46 locks and dams is in operation and 9-foot navigation throughout the entire length of the river is generally available at all times. At certain un- stable bars the project depth is maintained by dredging, supplemented by contraction works. (See project "Open Channel Work, Ohio River," p. 1214.) Table A under "Existing project" shows cost and year of completion of locks and dams now in operation. The follow- ing originally contemplated work remains to be completed: Construc- tion of an access road to Dashields locks; raising crest of dam 14; con- struction of bear traps at dam 21 and construction of additional bear traps at dams 18, 22, 23, 27, 30, 39, and 43. In addition to completion of the above work, the following betterments are proposed to certain existing structures in order to provide adequate facilities for present day navigation: Construction of guard wall and guide wall extensions at locks and dams 35, 41, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, and 52. Also, part of the works of the existing project do not provide adequate facilities for present day navigation due to obsolescence of the structures. Since repair and modernization of these facilities would be extremely costly, replacement and reconstruction is contemplated as follows: Construc- tion of locks and dam in the vicinity of Strattonville, Ohio ( New Cum- berland locks and dam), to replace locks and dams 7, 8, and 9; con- struction of Pike Island locks and dam to replace locks and dams 10 and 11; construction of locks and dam in the vicinity of Greenup, Ky., to replace locks and dams 27, 28, 29, and 30; construction of locks and dam in the vicinity of New Richmond, Ohio, to replace locks and dams 31, 32, 33, and 34; construction of locks and dam in the vicinity of Markland, Ind., to replace locks and dams 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39; the reconstruction of locks and dam 41; and construction of Wabash Island locks and dam to replace locks and dams 48 and 49. The costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year for the exist- ing project were as follows: Costs Funds Expenditures New work Maintenance care and Operation Total Regular.. $107, 754, 260. 13 ....------------ $130, 000. 00 $75, 535, 154. 57 $183, 419, 414. 70 $183, 532, 339. 94 Public works---------- 3, 258, 367. 59 ------------------ __________ 3, 258, 367. 59 3, 258, 367. 59 Emergency Relief.. - 1, 198, 837.07-__ 19, 000. 00 1, 217, 837.07 1, 217, 837. 07 M1aintenance and ----------------------- operation............ 2, 081, 900. 18 2, 081, 900. 18 2, 081, 900. 18 Total ...........- 112, 211, 464. 79 130, 000. 00 1 77, 636, 058. 75 189, 977, 519. 54 190, 090, 444. 78 2In addition surplus property valued at $98,459.39 was transferred to the project without reimburse- ment. 1214 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The cost of the previous 6-foot canalization project was $17,003,- 760.89, which was the expenditures to June 30, 1910. The total cost to date of new work, including cost of old structures which have been replaced, is $129,215,225.68. In addition, the sum of $36,943,216.81 was expended between Octo- ber 7, 1885, and June 30, 1937, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite ap- propriation for such purposes. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total .to June. 30, 1953; includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto19491 New'work: Appropriated...--------. $49, 000.000 -$178,700.00 $140, 000. 00 $249, 881. 00 $239, 290. 67 $129, 253, 402. 26 Cost---------------- 10, 322. 56 -175, 183. 58 55. 407. 62 139, 962.39 465, 614.23 129, 215, 225. 68 Expenditures --------- 14, 151. 42 -182, 539. 04 57, 277. 70 134, 600. 77 465, 021.47 129, 211, 144. 96 Maintenance: Appropriated-5_- 5, 759, 200.00 6, 456, 330. 00 6, 645, 910. 00 6, 617, 564. 05 6, 827, 328. 39 115, 298, 679. 40 Cost.---------------- 6 ,084, 384. 11 6, 487, 287. 56 6, 366, 865. 86 6, 681, 703. 14 6, 903, 724. 97 2 114, 709, 271. 56 Expenditures - 6, 232, 813. 51 6, 471, 405. 69 6, 213, 218. 68 6, 649, 589 73 7, 126, 975. 54 114, 826. 277. 5. 6---- t1Includes $17,003,760.89 for new work for previous projects. 2In addition, surplus property valued at $98,459.39 was transferred to the project without reimbursement Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953__ ------------------ $18, 152. 04 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954__-____- 180, 000: 06 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------- 198, 152. 04 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ---------------------- 408, 908, 360. 00, 2. OPEN CHANNEL WORK, OHIO RIVER Open channel work on the Ohio River is in charge of the district engineer in whose district the work is located. For information as to the limits of the three districts on the Ohio River, as well as the district engineers in charge thereof, see page 1207.. The portion of the river included in the project extends from the head of the river at Pittsburgh, Pa., to the mouth of the Cache River (Mound City, Ill.), a distance of 974.7 miles. Open: channel im- provement from the mouth of the Cache River to the mouth of the Ohio River is under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi River Com- mission. Existing project. Prior to the-completion of the canalization project, no project depth had been fixed by Congress under the project for open channel work, but in order to properly aid packet and barge navigation it was found necessary to secure a low water channel having, a minimum depth of from 4 to 6 feet, and a width, depending upon the difficulty of running the channel, of from 400 to 600 feet; also' to permit the movement of large coal tows, which movement occurred at stages of water exceeding 10 feet, it was found necessary to remove the points of projecting bars which formed at various locations along the river. The acomplishment of this purpose the concen- "involved tration of current by closing back channels at islands with low dams, the contraction and straightening of wide, open channels by low dikes,, OIHIO ,RIVER 1215 dredging of bars and shoals, and the removal of snags and wrecks. Since the completion of the canalization project, the work under the project for open channel work provides mainly for widening, deepening, and maintenance of the channel in the pools of the dams, and in the open river section of the river below lock and dam 53 so as to provide and maintain the full project depth of 9 feet con- templated by the canalization project. In order to properly facili- tate the movement of the present day barge tows, it has been found necessary to provide channel widths, varying according to the diffi- culty of running the channel of from 500 to 750 feet. The accom- plishment of this work not only involves dredging of bars and shoals, but the construction and maintenance of back channel dams, dikes and bank revetments for stabilizing the channel, and the removal of snags and wrecks. Incidental to the direct improvement of the Ohio River is the con- struction and maintenance of ice piers as required for the protection of river craft. The stage of extreme high water on the Ohio River varies from 46 feet at Pittsburgh, Pa., to 80 feet at Cincinnati, Ohio, with 57.2 feet at Louisville, Ky. (head 'of falls), 53.8 feet at Evansville, Ind., and 59.5 feet at Cairo, Ill. (mouth of river). The estimated cost of new work (1953) is $22,356,000, which is exclusive of the additional ice piers authorized by the River and Har- bor Act of January 21, 1927, and the reforestation of sloughs on Ken- =tucky Peninsula near Evansville, Ind., authorized by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930. The estimate of annual cost of operation and maintenance (1953) is $1,395,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1827 The project adopted by this act originally covered the entire length of the Ohio River from its mouth near Cairo to Pittsburgh, a distance of 981 miles. It pro- ivded for the removal of all obstructions which tend to endanger steamboat navigation. Jan. 21,1927 Construction of ice piers as a part of the project, with H. Doe. 187, 67th Cong., 2d sess. funds allotted from the appropriations for general open-channel work. July 3, 1930 Reforestation of the sloughs on Kentucky Peninsula H. Doe. 409, 69th Cong., 1st sess. near Evansville, Ind., and a 200-foot strip along the upstream bank and for bank protection at an estimated cost of $200,000. Operation of snag boats on the Ohio River below the Pennsylvania State line was included in the project July 1, 1935, under the provi- sions of the Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act approved June 26, 1934. Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act approved January 21, 1927 authorizing the construction of ice piers for general open- channel work, imposes the condition that before work is begun on any ice pier, local interests: convey to the United States free of cost such riparian rights as may be deemed necessary in connection with the improvement at the locality (H. Doc. 187, 67th Cong., 2d sess.). Existing ice piers are adequate for present purposes and local co- 1216 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 operation is not needed since no additional construction is under consideration. The River and Harbor Act approved July 3, 1930, authorizing the reforestation of the sloughs on Kentucky Peninsula near Evans- ville, Ind., and a 200-foot strip along the upstream bank and for bank protection, provides that no expense shall be incurred by the United States for acquiring of any lands required for the purpose of this improvement (H. Doc. 409, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). However, since no serious overbank erosion has occurred since the bank revet- ment in 1933-34, reforestation is not considered justifiable at this time and no local cooperation is required. Terminal facilities. See page 1212. Operations and results during fiscal year. Dredging, where re- quired to provide an adequate and dependable channel of project depth at minimum pool conditions, was executed. The dikes and revetments were maintained and the routine work of maintaining navigation aids, removing snags, making channel studies and hydrographic surveys was performed as required. The specific work accomplished during the year was as follows: New work: No work was accomplished during the year. Cost during the fiscal year, of work performed in the previous year, was $1,752.73. Maintenance: The following dredging and other maintenance work was performed: Engineer district ubic yaremoveds Cost Dredging (hired labor): Pittsburgh...---------------------------------------------------- 46, 700 $45, 645. 13 Huntington_-- ------------------..--------- -----... 741, 711 205, 353. 16 Louisville......................................................--------------------------------------------------- 3, 624,139 569, 431. 28 Total dredging (all hired labor) ..... _..... . ........... __ .... 4, 412, 550 820, 429. 57 Additional maintenance work (all hired labor): Channel sweeping and fathometer soundings .---.......-.... _....... _ . .--- 8, 192. 24 Hydrographic surveys .. .............. ............. --------- ....------------------------------ 111, 755. 22 Removal of snags..................-------------------------------------------......-------------- 12, 305. 39 Channel inspections and aids to navigation ...................------------------------------------............ 83, 928. 68 Miscellaneous inspections and reports..........................------------------------------------........... 24, 121.93 .Investigation and development of radar navigation ................. - ----.............. 1,166.90 Total maintenance work other than dredging_---- . _ --.. ..... --..............- 241, 470.36 -----------------------------------------------............. Total maintenance work ........... ............................ 1, 061, 899.93 The total costs during the fiscal year on the entire river, all from regular funds, were as follows: New work . ---------------------------------------------- $1, 752.73 Maintenance------------------ ----------------------- 1, 061, 899. 93 Total for all work------------- ------------------ 1,063,652.66 The total expenditures, all from regular funds, were $1,132,856.97. Condition. at end of fiscal year. The work under this project is about 71 percent complete. In addition to dredging, local stabiliza- tion of channel has been effected at various points by construction of dikes and revetment. The work which remains to be done consists OHIO RIVER 1217 of dredging to widen the channel at various points to the project depth and placing of revetment at various points to further stabilize the channel and protect the banks against erosion. The total costs of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Class of work Regular funds Public works funds Total otal New work ____--- - _________-- ________ -- -__ $14, 922, 023. 77 $1, 040, 235. 99 $15, 962, 259. 76 Maintenance ----------------------- 1 31, 356, 616. 77_ 31, 356, 616. 77 Total ..------------------------------------ 46, 278, 640. 54 1, 040, 235. 99 47, 318, 876. 53 1 This amount includes $1 000 for removal of obstructions in Licking River under authority of section 3 of the River and Harbor Act approved July 3, 1930. The total expenditures under the existing project were $47,338,306.48 of which $46,298,070.49 was from regular funds and $1,040,235.99 from Public Works funds. In addition, the sum of $1,621,349.38 was expended between Sep- tember 19, 1890, and June 30, 1936, in the operation of snag boats under the provision of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated- .._... $286,800. 00 $250, 000. 00 $130, 000. 00 $175, 000. 00 -$3, 600. 00 $15, 963,825. 21 Cost--------------- 279, 111. 69 320, 762. 75 159, 565. 40 214, 335. 09 1, 752. 73 15, 962, 259. 76 Expenditures ....-------- 297, 256. 89 279, 949. 41 212, 251. 05 190, 275. 98 26, 292. 09 15, 962, 259. 76 Maintenance: Appropriated -------- .. 945, 200. 00 753,100. 00 905, 710. 00 1, 154, 818. 04 1, 100, 500. 00 33, 066, 859. 09 Cost-------------- 1, 097, 009. 76 789, 915. 87 945, 710. 04 1, 076, 236. 25 1, 061, 899. 93 32, 977, 966. 15 Expenditures-.... .... 1, 158, 180. 32 715, 359. 06 899, 820. 26 1,175, 637. 30 1, 106, 564. 88 32, 997, 396. 10 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ______________-_____ __ $1, 565. 45 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_--________ 1, 565.45 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project- ___________----- _____ 6, 392, 175. 00 278038-53--voL. 2----15 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT This district comprises portions of southern Kentucky, southwest- ern Virginia, western North Carolina, northern Georgia and Ala- bama, northeastern Mississippi and practically all of Tennessee ex- cept the western portion, and embraces the drainage basins of the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers and their tributaries. District engineer: Lt. Col. Robert W. Lockridge, Corps of Engi- neers, acting district engineer through July 31, 1952; Lt. Col. Edward B. Jennings, Corps of Engineers, acting district engineer from August 1 through August 4, 1952; and Col. Gilbert M. Dorland, Corps of Engineers, district engineer since that date. Division engineer of the Ohio River Division, Cincinnati, Ohio, com- prising the Nashville, Tenn. ; Louisville, Ky. ; Huntington, W. Va.; and Pittsburgh, Pa., districts: Col. Paschal N. Strong, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control-Continued Page Page 1. Cumberland River, Tenn. 12. Central Hill Reservoir, Ohio and Ky_ 1219 River Basin, Tenn ..... 1245 2. Tennessee River, Tenn., Ala., 13. Stewarts Ferry Reservoir, and Ky_ 1229 Ohio River Basin, Tenn _ 1248 3. Examinations, surveys, and 14. Ohio River Basin, Nashville, contingencies (general) --- 1235 Tenn., district_ 1249 4. Plant allotment_ 1335 .5. Inactive navigation projects. 1236 15. Snagging and clearing under 6. Miscellaneous activities, _ 1236 authority of section 2 of the Flood Control Act ap- Flood control proved August- 28, 1937, as 7. Middlesboro, Cumberland amended_ 1251 River Basin, Ky-______ 1236 16. Preliminary examinations, 8. Pineville, Cumberland River surveys, contingencies for Basin, Ky______________ 1238 flood control 1252 9. Barbourville, Ky_____- 1239 17. Plant allotment_ 1252 10. Wolf Creek Reservoir, Ohio River Basin, Ky_______ 1240 18. Inactive flood control proj- 11. Dale Hollow Reservoir, Ohio ects- 1252 River Basin, Tenn. and Ky_ 1243 19. Miscellaneous activities -- 1253 1. CUMBERLAND RIVER, TENN. AND KY. Location. This river is formed by the junction of Poor and Clover Forks in Harlan County, Ky., about 692.8 miles above its mouth, and flows west to Burnside,'Ky., from whence it makes a loop southwest ward into Tennessee, passes Nashville, and returns northwestward to: Kentucky, emptying into the Ohio near Smithland, Ky. (See U. S. Geological Survey base maps of Tennessee and Kentucky.) Previous projects. elow Nashville: The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1832, made the first appropriation for this section of the river,, but the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1871, was the first to define. a project for its improvement. The River and Harbor Act of Septem- ber 19, 1890, adopted a special project for the improvement of thei mouth of the river. For further details see page 1901 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1208 of Annual Report for 1938. 1219 1220 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Above Nashville: Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of August 14, 1876, March 3, 1881, and July 5, 1884. For further details see page 1898 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1208 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. Below Nashville: Prior to adoption of the 9-foot navigable channel defined in succeeding paragraphs, the project for this section of the river provided for the construction of locks and dams A, B, C, D, E, and F, and dredging in the 43.6 miles from lock F to the mouth to secure 6-foot navigation at extreme low water from the mouth to lock and dam 1, Nashville, Tenn. (188.4 miles above the mouth), the first lock constructed under the project for the section of the river above Nashville. The surmounting of dams A to F with movable crests was also provided. Dredging in the lower river was made unnecessary by the construc- tion of lock and dam 52, Ohio River, which created a pool of more than 6-foot depth from lock F to the mouth. The cost of new work for completion of the 6-foot navigation project was $4,706,883.27, excluding amounts expended on previous projects. The principal features of the locks and dams included in the project are given in the following table: Lock A Lock B Lock C Nearest railroad station ------_- Fox Bluff, Tenn., at station Hickory Point, Tenn., 21/ miles. Saliors Rest, 1 mile. Tenn., Distance above mouth of river__ 150.6 miles ._...._ 140.3 miles ------- - 108.5 miles. Lock dimensions .__----_ 52 by 280 feet ......... 52 by 280 feet ..--.... 52 by 280 feet. Normal pool level 371.9 feet, mean sea .------------ 358.6 feet, mean sea 346.8 feet, mean sea level. level. level. Lift above normal pool of dam 13.3 feet--------- - 11.8 feet 12.3 feet. below. Depth on miter sills at normal f 10.5 feet, upper ----.. 10.1 feet, upper ----. - 10.5 feet, upper. pool. 110.3 feet, lower ------- 10.3 feet, lower-...... 10.2 feet, lower. Rock ...-------------- Rock. Character of foundation Rock------------- Kind of dam ---.-------------- Fixed ------ Fixed-- _ Fixed. Type of construction 2.......- Stone masonry lock, Concrete lock, timber Concrete lock, timber timber crib dam, crib dam. crib dam. Placed in operation ----------- Nov. 26, 1904 -------- Nov. 9, 1916--.------- Sept. 2, 1918. Cost of lock and dam --------- $490,010.77------------- $679,682.93- ...--..------- $721,381.33. Lock D Lock E Lock F Nearest railroad station-........ Cumberland City, Cadiz, Ky., 12 miles__ Eddyville, Ky., 1 mile. Tenn., 21 miles. - - - - -of- -river_ Distance above mouth - - - - - 88 miles ------------ 66.3 miles ............ 43.6 miles. Lock dimensions ........ 52 by 280 feet -...-.... 52 by 280 feet ......... 52 by 280 feet. Normal pool level-------------- 334.5 feet, mean sea 323.6 feet, mean sea 313.5 feet, mean sea level, level, level. Lift above normal pool of dam 10.9 feet------------10.1 feet-....-...__--_ 11.5 feet. below. Depth on miter sills at normal f10.3 feet, upper-...... 10.7 feet, upper-. - - . 10.6 feet, upper. pool. 110.3 feet, lower-....... 10.6 feet, lower... - - . 12.4 feet, 3 lower. Character of foundation Rock 3_______________Rock 3--------------Rock. Kind of dam----------- ----- Fixed--- Fixed . ------........ Fixed. Type of construction 2-. ---.--- Concrete lock, timber Concrete lock, timber Concrete lock, timber crib dam. crib dam. crib dam. Placed in operation _----------- ec. 21, 1916--------- Nov. 20, 1922-......___ Nov. 1, 1923. Cost of lock and dam .....--------- $629,254.94-------- ---- $1,075,810--------. $1,110,743.30. 1 Clear width and length available for full width. 2 With concrete cap and movable crest. 3 Abutment founded on piles; dam partly on rock and partly on gravel. The extreme fluctuation in the stage of the river varies from about 23 to 60 feet at different localities. Fluctuations below extreme high RIVERS AND HARBORS NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1221 water are so variable that it is impracticable to fix the stage commonly referred to on other streams as ordinary high water. The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946 (Public Law 525, 79th Cong., 2d sess.), authorized the further improvement of the Cumberland River between the mouth and Nashville for 9-foot navi- 'of gation; the increased project depth to be obtained by construction 3 moderate height dams with lockage facilities, designated as Kuttawa (Eureka), Dover, and Cheatham, to replace the existing locks A to F, inclusive, below Nashville, and lock 1, above Nashville. (See H. Doc. 761, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) The cost (1953) of canaliza- tion with locks 110 feet wide and 800 feet long is estimated as $49,090,000. Supplemental authority contained in Public Law 396, 82d Congress, 2d session, approved. June 19, 1952, provides for the construction of facilities for the generation of hydroelectric power at Cheatham Dam, at an additional cost of $18,200,000. The principal features of the locks and dams comprising the modi- .fled project for 9-foot navigation and power production are as follows: Lock and dam Kuttawa Dover Cheatham Nearest town-- --------------------------- Kuttawa, Ky., Cumberland Ashland City, 9 miles. City, Tenn., Tenn., 9 miles. 4 miles. Distance above mouth of river Lock dimensions I ..........---------.... ---------------- _----. --... 32.2 miles _ 100.1 miles 110 by 800 feet.._ ...... 148.7 miles. 110 by 800 feet _ 110 by 800 feet. Normal pool level ....---------- --------------- 328 feet, mean 355 feet, mean 385 feet, mean sea level, sea level, sea level. Lift at normal pool levels .-------------------- 27 feet ........... 26 feet ........... 30 feet. Depths on guard sills at normal pool levels __ 16.0 12.0 16.0 feet, upper__ 17.0 feet, upper. feet, upper_ g. feet, lower_13.0 feet, lower_ 13.0 feet, lower. Character of foundation_________-- _ - Rock Rock .____ Rock. Kind of dam _-_ .... ............- ..---- Fixed 2--------- Fixed 2---------. Fixed.2 Type of construction......------------- -------- Concrete ------- Concrete ..-.. Concrete. Power development: Number of units--------- -------------------- ------------ ----- 3. Generator rating (kilowatts)--_______________________ __________________________ 12,000. Total installation (kilowatts) - - ---- _________________________________ 36,000. Percentage of completion ----------------------- ---------------- - ------ 30. Estimated cost: Lock and dam ..----------------------------- $14, 990, 000 $20, 100, 000 $14, 000, 000 'Power plant_..---------------------------- ------------------ ------------------ 18, 200, 000 Total, project----------------------------- 14, 990, 000 20,100, 000 32, 200, 000 1 Clear width and length available for full width. 2 Gate-controlled spillway across stream channel. The existing project for the section below Nashville was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 13,1892 Provision made for lock A _ - Annual Report, 1890, p. 2151. June 25,1910 Provision made for locks B to F, and for dredging H. Does. 758, 60th Cong., 1st sess., below lock F. and 1481, 1 60th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30,19352 Repairing dams A to F, inclusive, and surmounting H. Doc. 38, 73d Cong., 1st sess. same with movable crests. July 24,1946 Provision of 9-foot channel by the construction of 3 H. Doc. 761, 79th Cong., 2d sess. moderate height dams below Nashville. June 19,1952 Provision for hydroelectric power production as a function of Cheatham Dam. 1Contains latest published maps. ' Included in Public Works Administration program Sept. 6, 1933. 1222 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Above Nashville: The River and Harbor Acts of August 5, 1886, March 2, 1907, March 2, 1919, and June 5, 1920, provided for the con- struction of locks and dams 1 to 17 and 21 to secure 6-foot navi- gation at low water from Nashville (lock and dam 1, 188.4 miles above the mouth) to Waitsboro Shoals (a distance of 324.6 miles), and 4-foot navigation from Waitsboro Shoals to Burnside (3 miles) ; provision also being made for the periodic removal of snags and similar obstructions from Nashville (lock and dam 1) to Burnside (327.6 miles). The project as modified by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, further provided for raising dam 1 by 3 feet (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 26, 70th Cong., 2d sess.). Under the above authority, locks and dams 1 to 8, inclusive, and 21 were completed and placed in operation during the period 1888- 1924. The raising of dam 1 by installation of crest wickets was com- pleted in October 1931. Proposed locks and dams 16 and 17 were eliminated from the project upon authorization of Wolf Creek Res- ervoir (p. 1240), the construction of which has also resulted in the permanent inundation of lock and dam 21. The estimated cost for new work, last revised in 1947, is $14,600,000; including $25,000 for raising dam 1, and excluding the costs of pro- jected locks and dams 16 and 17 eliminated by Wolf Creek Reservoir. The principal features of the existing locks and dams 1 to 8, in- clusive, are given in the following tabulation; for comparable details on lock and dam 21 (abandoned) and the other structures contem- plated under the project, see Annual Report for 1950: Lock 1 Lock 2 Lock 3 Lock 4 I. _I- Nearest railroad sta- Nashville, Tenn., Madison, Tenn., Hendersonville, Gallatin, Tenn., 5 tion. 2/ miles. 1 miles. Tenn., 3 miles. miles. Distance above mouth 188.4 miles ------- 201 miles --------- 218.1 miles .- -.- 237 miles. of river. Lock dimensions 1 ..... 52 by 280 feet- ... 52 by 280 feet ----- 52 by 280 feet ..... 52 by 280 feet. Normal pool level, .... 377.4 feet, mean 386.4 feet, mean 397.5 feet, mean 410.8 feet, mean sea level. sea level. sea level. sea level. -Lift above normal pool 5.5 feet __----- -- 9 feet_ ............ 11.1 feet - -...... 13. 3 feet. of dam below. Depth on miter sills at normal pool. {9.5 feet, upper -. - 10.5 feet, lower - 7.5 feet, upper .--. 9.5 feet, lower --_ 6.6 feet, upper - 7.5 feet, lower - -- 7.9 feet, upper. 6.6 feet, lower. Character of founda- Rock---- ------- Rock __________ Rock ________----- Rock. tion. Kind of dam...-........ Fixed _........... Fixed_.._...____ Fixed .________. . Fixed. Type of construction _- Stone masonry Stone masonry Stone masonry Stone masonry lock, timber 2 lock, timber lock, timber lock, timber crib dam. crib dam;3 con- crib dam; con- crib dam; 3 con- crete cap. crete cap. crete cap. Placed in operation-.... Nov. 26, 1904 ..--- Oct. 9, 1907 ..--..- Oct. 15,1908 ___ ..... Nov. 17, 1909. Cost of lock and dam - $395,634.45...------- $340,241.65____ $348,354.46...... $346,429.99. See footnotes at end of table. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NASHVILLE,- TENN.,: DISTRICT 1223 Lock 5 Lock 6 Lock 7 Lock 8 Nearest railroad sta- 'Lebanon, Tenn., Hartsville, Tenn., Carthage, Tenn., Carthage, Tenn. tion. 10 miles.. 4 miles. 8}6 miles. 5 miles. Distance above mouth 264.7 miles_--- _ 281.6 miles- 299.7 miles_....... 317 miles. of river. Lock dimensions 1.-.... 52 by 280 feet-...- 52 by 280 feet ---- . 52 by 280 feet _ Normal pool level_ .-..421.5 feet, mean 435.2 feet, mean 445.5 feet, mean 458.2 feet, mean 52 by 280 feet. sea level. sea level. sea level. sea level. Lift above normal pool 10.7 feet---------. 13.7 feet--------- 10.3 feet_,- _- ... .. 12.7 feet. of dam below. Depth on miter sills at 6.6 feet, upper --- 8.3 feet, upper .... 6.6 feet, upper . 6.7 feet, upper. normal-pool. 17.9 feet, lower 6.6 feet, lower 8.3 feet, lower.....6.7 feet, lower. Character of founda- Rock_ ____-- .. __. Rock----------. Rock......---------- Rock. tion. Kind of dam ..--------- Fixed Fixed .----------Fixed-.._----__ Fixed. Type of construction_ __ Stone masonry Stone masonry Stone masonry Concretelock, tim- lock, timber lock, timber lock, :timber ber, crib dam. crib dam; con- crib dam; con- crib dam; con- crete cap. crete cap. crete cap. Placed in operation Oct. 18, 1909,__ Oct. 21, 1910__.... Oct. 18,1910- .___. Sept. 15, 1924. Cost of lock and dam_ $373,590.40__- : $369,357.48 - . $378,568.15- ... $680,915.21. 1Clear width and length available for full width. 2 With concrete cap and movable crest. 3 With timber cap set on concrete cap. The extreme fluctuation in the stage of the river varies from about 20 to 40 feet at different localities. Fiuctuations below extreme high water are so variable that it is impracticable to fix the stage commonly referred to on other streams as ordinary high water. The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946 (Public Law 525, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) also authorized, in addition to the further improvement for navigation between the mouth and Nashville, the construction of Old Hickory, Carthage, and Celina Dams~above Nash- ville for navigation and power. The cost (1953) including a lock at Old Hickory, is estimated as $133,385,000. Prosecution of the modi- fied project for this section of the river will eliminate existing locks and dams 2 to 8, inclusive, and precludes further consideration of the previously projected locks and dams 9-15, inclusive. (See H. Doc. 761, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) The principal features of the authorized reservoir units are as follows: Dam and reservoir Old Hickory Carthage Celina Nearest town ---- Old Hickory, Carthage, Celina, Tenn., Tenn., 3 miles. Tenn., 5 miles. 5 miles. Distance above mouth of river (miles) - 216.2 _ _- 313.5 .... - .... 385.7. Lock dimensions (feet)l _____ 84 by 400 ---- L ift at no rma l po ol lev els (feet) . .- _....... 60_ 17.0;, upper . -. Depths on guard sills at normal pool levels 13.0, lower_. Character of foundation_________ Rock _ - -.-.... Rock ... _._.-. Rock. Height of dam (feet)- - 98, - _ -- 98 - - $6. Type of dam _ ........ Concrete gravity Concrete gravity Concrete gravity and earth fill. and earth fill. and earth fill. Spillway: Gross length (feet)______ .325----------- 290. -- 290. N etlength (feet)_________. .__.___ 270 - - _.._--. 250 - 250. Crest gates: Type..------ Tainter_ . . Tainter _ Tainter. -- ------- Number.. . ..--- _---- -- -- -- 6--,0_--------- 170,0--0 5. Size(ffeet)_- - ----------- 45 by 41.. .. 50 by 37 .. S50 by 37. Design discharge (cfs)_ 226,000------- 170,000 --- S142,000. See footnotes at end of table. 1224 REPORT OF CIIE1' OF ENGINEERS, U., S. ARMY, 1953 Dam and reservoir Old Hickory Carthage Celina Operating levels (feet, mean sea level): Maximum regulated surcharge ------------- _ 450_____ ____ 508 --- - :555. ONormal pool-- ----------- 445 ------- 500 ------------- 550. Conservation pool 442 --- - .---------------------- 499-- _ 549. Reservoir .capacity (acre-feet): Flood control 2_'_____________________________ 125,000 .---.. - 106,000 .-..... 59,000. Pondage allowance for power __________-- 3,000- - 11,000 ----..... 10,000. Conservation.-__ ........ ___- __---------------- 357,000 --......238,000 -....... 179,000. Total_ ;--,____ ---------- ....... ... 545,000 .-...... 355,000 ...----- 248,000. Power development: Number ofiuhits. ..-------------------- --- 4- - - 4_- 3. Generator rating (kilowatts) ---------- _ 25,000 - --- . . 23,000-.--- ...... 21,600. Total installation (kilowatts)-------------- _ 00,000 ._ -.....92,000 - .-.... 64,800. Estimated cost: Construction__: ___--___---__ ---- - $42,331. 700 $37, 633, 700 $31, 276, 100 Lands.and :damages ... -- _______ 10, 868, 300 5,439, 300 5, 835, 900 Total,-:_----___----------,_ ... _______ _ 53,200,000 43,073,000 37,112,000 1 Clear width and length available for full width. 2 Surcharge storage.. The existing project for the section above Nashville was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 5, 1886 Provision made for locks and dams; the Secretary of Annual Report 1884, p. 1663. War to determine the final plan of improvement. Dimensions of the locks fixed in accordance with re- Annual Report 1888, p. 1622, and ports of Mar. 30, 1887, and Nov. 25, 1890. Annual Report 1892, p. 1933. Mar. 2, 1907 Adoption of the report of the Board of Engineers, H. Doc. 699, 59th Cong., 1st sess. dated Feb. 26, 1906, limiting the lock and dam con- struction to locks and dams 1 to 7, and 21. Mar. 2,.1919 Rivers and Harbors Committee Provision made for locks and dams 8 to 17--....----. Doc. 10, 63d Cong., 2d sess. June Authorizes work. to proceed in Tennessee without 5,,1920 waiting for action of local interests in Kentucky. July 3,,1930 Raising dam 1, 3 feet- .-..-.----..---. ----.-... Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 26, 70th 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. July 24,1946 Construction of Old Hickory, Carthage, and Celina H. Doc. 761, 79th Cong., 2d sess. Dams above Nashville for navigation and the de- velopment of power resources. '-Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. The current (1953) estimate of annual cost for operation and maintenance of both sections of the river is $850,000. Local cooperation. Below Nashville: None required. Above Nash- ville: Fully complied with. Terminalfacilities. At Nashville, Tenn., there is a five-story termi- nal building 300 feet long and 140 feet wide, built of reinforced concrete, having large and convenient loading platforms, electric .elevator and crane, with railroad connections; municipally owned and open for public use. At Clarksville, Tenn., there is a privately owned warehouse with inclined tramway. Privately owned terminals for the transfer of-petroleum products have been constructed at Dover, Clarksville, and Nashville, Tenn. There are also privately owned terminals located near Smithland, Ky., used for the transfer of riprap rock; at Dycusburg, Ky., for the transfer of fluorspar; at Clarksville, Tenn., for the transfer of sand and gravel; and at Nashville, Tenn., RIVERS AND HARBORS-NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1225 for the transfer of sand and gravel, scrap metals, molasses, and forest products. In addition to the foregoing there are many unimproved private landings along the river. The facilites are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. a. Below Nashville: Operations for completion of the Cheatham unit of the existing project as modified for 9-foot navigation were continued. The lock structure was completed for temporary operation. Con- struction of the dam was commenced under a continuing contract, with the principal items of work being brought to the following percentages of completion : Cofferdam, 54 percent; common excavation, 89 percent; rock excavation, 36 percent; concrete placed, 50 percent; tainter gate anchorages, 50 percent; and steel sheet piling for powerhouse cof- ferdam, 50 percent. Approximate quantities of the major items of work accomplished were: Common excavation, 4,750 cubic yards; rock excavation, 5,500 cubic yards ; concrete placed, 17,100 cubic yards; miscellaneous metal and pipe placed, 6,960 pounds; and steel sheet piling furnished, 4,168,500 pounds. First-stage excavation for the powerplant was commenced during the year, with 82,000 cubic yards common and 156,000 cubic yards rock excavation being accomplished. Contracts for turbine and generator manufacture were initiated, and operations under contracts for clear- ing a portion of the reservoir (280 acres), removal of a cemetery (73 graves) from the project area, and supply of spillway bulkheads were initiated and completed. In addition to preparation and issuance of plans and specifications for the work items contracted during the year, hired labor operations included planning for additional reservoir clearing and relocation features; partial design of the power plant; preparation of pro- curement specifications for the power transformers; and dredging of the upper approach to the lock. Land acquisition activities were con- tinued, approximately 5,438 acres within the pool area being obtained in fee simple and 719 acres in easement. The costs for new work were $4,437,901.31. Maintenance by Government plant and hired labor consisted of navigation inspection, removing 3,050 cubic yards of mud and 2,095 snags from the channel, and dredging 60,160 cubic yards of material at the following sites: 58,175 cubic yards at Shelley Island (mile 54.1) ; and 1,985 cubic yards at Camp Rowdy Bar (mile 28). The cost of maintenance was $59,013.66. b. Above Nashville: Construction under the modified project for this section of the river was continued under the contract for com- pletion of the Old Hickory lock and dam structures. The principal items of work under the contract were brought to the following percentages of completion: Cofferdam, 66 percent; earth excavation, 78 percent; rock excavation, 83 percent; and concrete placed, 80 per- cent. Approximate quantities of the major items of work accom- plished were: Earth excavation, 839,200 cubic yards; rock excavation, 69,730 cubic yards; and concrete placed, 177,500 cubic yards. First stage excavation for the powerplant, including grading of switchyard, transformer yard, plaza, and parking areas, and con- struction of connecting roadways and powerhouse access road, was 126 REPORT OTF.CCHIEF OF ENGINEERS U. S. ARMY, 1953 initiatsd and completed. Approximate quantities of the major items o1 ,work;. accomplished :were: Unclassified excavation, 52,600 cubic yards ;borrov excavation, 12,100 cubic yards; rock excavation, 10,400 cubic yards; traffic-bound base course, 6,600 tons; and concrete slab plced, 1,500 square yards. :* Miscellaneous activities also were continued under outstanding supply contracts for turbines and generators, main power trans- formers, and 275-ton traveling crane in accordance with delivery schedules. The following items of Government-furnished powerplant equipment were contracted during the year: Governors for turbines; accessory electrical equipment; and two gantry cranes of 75-ton and 15-ton capacities for operation of intake and draft tube gates, respec- tively. Partial design of the powerplant by contract was completed. -Hired labor operations included preparation and issuance of plans and specifications for procurement of spillway bulkheads and for clearing a portion of the reservoir area, in addition to completion of such. requirement for the powerplant equipment and other work con- tracted during the year; engineering work relative to design of the powerplant, including review and revision of plans and specifications furnished under contract; investigation and planning for relocation features of the project; completion of real estate planning report; and other miscellaneous preliminary engineering and design studies. Approximately 7,299 acres of land in the reservoir area were ac- quired, all in fee simple. Negotiations were initiated with the owning agency for adjustment of a natural-gas transmission line and with individual counties regarding county and farm road relocations. With respect to the::latter, an agreement was reached with one of five: counties affected. Preliminary work only in connection with the Carthage and Celina units of the modified project for this section of the river was per- formed. Hired labor operations consisted chiefly of foundation exploration work at the latter dam site, which was tentatively com- pleted. Mapping of the Carthage Reservoir area by contract was con- tinued during the year, and a like contract initiated for Celina Reservoir. The costs for new work were $12,578,895.74. Maintenance by Government plant and hired labor consisted of navigation inspection and painting clearance gages. The cost of maintenance was $5,804.59. c. Operation and care of locks and dams: Cheatham lock was placed in operation during the year for the passage of tows during construc- tion of the dam. Locks A-F and 1-7, inclusive, were operated as re- quired and the structures and appurtenances maintained in service- able condition. Radio telephones were installed at locks A, B, C, D, E, F,. 1, and Cheatham. Lock operating motors were replaced and revisions made to the gate operating machinery at locks A, B, C, D, E, and F. Gate anchors were repaired at locks B, C, D, E. and F. The river bank along the upper approach to lock B was graded. Under water repairs were made to the filling valves and 1,920 cubic yards of mud dredged from the lower approaches at locks B and F. The emptying valves at lock B were rebuilt. Conditions at the toes of dams D and E were investigated. Other operations consisted of . RIVERS AND HARBORS-NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1227 provision of an air compressor, steel work flats, safety skiffs, and containers for ring buoys at Cheatham lock. Maintenance, improve- ment, and reconstruction work was held to a minimum in compliance with policy concerning the use of critical materials and parts, and in view of the development of new navigation facilities now under way. The cost of operation and care was $621,543.75. The total costs during the fiscal year were $17,703,159.05, of which $17,016,797.05 was for new work, $64,818.25 for maintenance, and $621,543.75 for operation and care. The expenditures were $18,357,905.24. Condition at end of fiscal year. a. Below Nashville: All locks and dams under the existing 6-foot navigation project for this section of the river have been completed, affording full project depth between the mouth and Nashville throughout the entire year. The initiation of work on lock and dam A in June 1895 marked the commencement of construction under the project. The dates on which the individual locks and dams were completed and placed in operation are given in the tables under paragraph "Existing project." New work under the authorized modification of the existing proj- ect for 9-foot navigation, as a whole, was approximately 15 percent complete. Preliminary work was about 37 percent complete. Construction under the modified project was commenced in April 1950 when operations were initiated under a continuing contract for construction of the Cheatham lock, access road, and operations build- ing. Work under the contract was completed during the year. The lock was placed in temporary operation on December 12, 1952. Work under a continuing contract for construction of the dam was initiated in August 1952, and at the end of the year was 36 percent complete. Contracts for the supply of spillway bulkheads, clearing 280 acres of the, reservoir area, and removal of a cemetery in the vicinity of the dam had been completed. First stage excavation for the powerplant by contract was 68 percent complete, and work under contracts for turbine and generator manufacture was in progress. Approximately 87 percent of the lands required for purposes of the project has been acquired, about 5,562 acres in fee simple and 864 acres in easement. The Cheatham project as a whole was 31 percent complete. The total costs for this section to June 30, 1953, were $15,704,471.22, including $685,000 from Public Works funds. Of this amount, $15,- 009,201.04 was for new work, and $695,270.18 for maintenance. b. Above Nashville: Prior to modification of the existing project for this section of the river in 1946, locks and dams 1 to 8, inclusive, and 21 had been completed; the initiation of work on lock and dam 1 in September 1888 marking the commencement of construction under the project. The dates on which the completed structures 1 to 8 were placed in operation are given in the table under paragraph "Existing project." Lock and dam 21, completed in October 1911, has since been inundated by Wolf Creek Reservoir (described on p. 1240), which also eliminated projected locks and dams 16 and 17. Opera- tion of lock 21 was discontinued on May 4, 1947; custodial services only being maintained until May 31, 1949, at which time the structure was abandoned. Owing to cessation of river traffic above Carthage, 1228 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Tenn., lock 8 was placed in an inoperative status on November 30, 1951. The existing locks and dams provide, at extreme low water, a navi- gable channel 6 feet deep from Nashville (lock and dam 1,188.4, miles above the mouth) to Niagara Shoals, a distance of 143 miles. In the shallowest part of the uncanalized reach between the head of pool, lock and dam 8, and Wolf Creek Dam at mile 460.9 above the mouth, the depth at extreme low water is about 0.5 foot. In this section, 3-foot navigation is practically certain from February 1 to May 1, and usually possible from January 1 to June 1. Four-foot navigation is usually possible from February 1 to May 1, but no period can be fixed during which it is reasonably certain. Navigation of vessels drawing over 4 feet is uncertain at all times. When the Celina gage reads 1 foot, 16-inch navigation is practicable, and for each additional foot of reading on this gage, the navigable depth is increased 0.8 foot. The expenditures for maintenance have kept the channel above Nash- ville fairly free from snags and surface obstructions. New work under the authorized modification of the existing project for this section of the river, as a whole, was 11 percent complete. Preliminary work was 38 percent complete. Construction under the modified project was commenced in Jan- uary 1952, when operations were initiated under a continuing contract for construction of the Old Hickory lock and dam structures. Work under this contract was approximately 67 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Design of the power plant by contract and work under the contract for first stage powerplant excavation and access road construction were complete. Operations had been initiated under supply contracts for power transformers, accessory electrical equipment, governors for turbines, and intake and draft-tube gate cranes. The status of other contracts for Government-furnished equipment items was as follows: Turbines, 49 percent complete; gen- erators, 35 percent; and 275-ton powerhouse crane, 65 percent. Ap- proximately 7,471 acres, or 25 percent, of the lands within the reser- voir area have been acquired in fee simple. The Old Hickory project as a whole was about 26 percent complete. The total costs for this section to June 30, 1953, were $18,355,861.45, of which $17,998,250.29 was for new work and $357,611.16 for mainte- nance. c. Operation and care of locks and dams: Locks and dams A-F and 1-7, inclusive, and the new Cheatham lock were in operation, the structures and appurtenances having been maintained in serviceable condition. The cost of operation and care since June 30, 1935, with funds from the appropriation "Maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works," was $7,130,667.65. The total costs under the existing project for the entire stream were $41,191,000.32, of which $33,007,451.33, including $685,000 from Pub- lic Works funds, was for new work, $1,052,881.34 for maintenance, and $7,130,667.65 for operation and care. In addition, surplus property valued at $5,747.89 was transferred to the project without reimburse- ment. The total expenditures were $41,286,901.84. In addition, the sum of $3,266,705.82 was expended between July 1, 1905, and June RIVERS AND HARBORS-NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1229 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated __--- $50, 000. 00 $1,516,000.00 $2,455,200.00 $5,250,000.00 $16,255,000.00 $34, 098, 853. 58 Cost-- --.---- ------- 101, 111. 15 462, 886. 62 1, 987, 939. 38 4, 607, 130. 98 17, 016, 797. 05 33, 833, 704. 27 Expenditures . . 94, 289. 15 403, 164. 31 1, 698, 673. 94 4, 420, 859. 69 17, 646, 150. 55 33, 920, 561.02 Maintenance: Appropriated- .--. . 777,700. 00 852, 450. 00 527, 959. 00 728, 000. 00 558, 147. 00 11, 490, 173. 73 Cost-.......------------..... . 838, 518. 40 793, 055. 89 608, 882. 57 601, 109. 42 686, 362. 00 2 11, 450, 254. 81 Expenditures- ....... 815, 689. 73 800, 681. 65 603, 742..77 621, 873. 44 711, 754. 69 11, 459, 299. 58 1Includes $826,252.94 for new work and $3,266,705.82 for maintenance for previous projects. SIn addition, surplus property valued at $5,747.89 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_-__-------- $16, 065, 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954--------------- 16, 065, 000: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project_ _____--------------------_ _ 160, 133, 8001 2. TENNESSEE RIVER, TENN., ALA., AND KY. Location. The Tennessee River is formed by the junction of the French Broad and the Holston Rivers in eastern Tennessee, 4.4 miles above the Gay Street Bridge at Knoxville, flows southwest into north- ern Alabama, thence in a generally westerly course across north Alabama, to the northeast boundary of Mississippi, thence nearly due north across Tennessee and Kentucky, entering the Ohio River at Paducah, 652.1 miles from the junction of the French Broad and Holston Rivers. (See U. S. Geological Survey base map of the Ten- nessee River Basin.) Previous projects. a. Above Chattanooga: Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1852, June 10, 1872, August 18, 1894, and July 25 1912. b.. Chattanooga to Riverton: Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1852, July 25, 1868, March 3, 1871, September 19, 1890; acts of April 26, 1904, and January 7, 1905; and River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1907, June 25, 1910, July 25, 1912, July 27, 1916, and March 3,1925. c. Below Riverton: Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of July 25, 1868, September 19, 1890, August 18, 1894, March 3, 1899, and July 25, 1912. For further details see pages 1902 to 1906 Annual Report for 1915, pages 1190-1194, 1196-1216, and 1220-1222, Annual Report for 1929, and page 1216, Annual Report for 1938. The costs and expenditures: for permanent work were $15,123,218.73. Existing project. The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, (Public No. 520, 71st Cong., 2d sess.), authorized the permanent im- provement of the river for a navigable depth of 9 feet at low water from the mouth to Knoxville, Tenn., a distance of about 650 miles, to 1230 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 be obtained by the construction of low damss; provided, that under the provisions of the Federal Water Power Act a:high dam with locks may be substituted for any two or more of the low dams and built by private interests, States, or municipalities; and provided further, that in case high dams are built before the United States shall have built the projected locks and low dams which are to be replaced, the United States shall contribute to the cost of the sub- stituted structures an amount equal to the estimated cost of the work of navigation for which substitution is made. (See H. Doc. 328, 71st Cong., 2d sess.) The estimated cost of the authorized project as contained in House Document 328, 71st Congress, 2d session, exclusive of amounts ex- pended on previous projects, is $74,709,000 for new work and $40,000 annually for the maintenance and operation of each lock and dam. The latest published maps are in the project document. The above-mentioned act also authorized the appropriation of $5,000,000 for the prosecution of work on this project. The only con- struction performed by the Corps of Engineers thereunder was the construction of the lock at the General Joe Wheeler Dam and mis- cellaneous appurtenant improvements. No low dams were constructed under this authorization. The total estimated cost of new work completed and proposed for construction by the Corps of Engineers is $2,436,235, made in 1947. The current (1953) estimate of annual cost for operation and mainte- nance of channels, the 10 locks, and dam 1 (including the locks con- structed by the Tennessee Valley Authority and operated by the Corps of Engineers) is $800,000. Under the provisions of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, approved May 18, 1933 (Public Law 17, 73d Cong.), as amended by an act approved August 31, 1935, the Tennessee Valley Authority is given power to construct such dams in the Tennessee River as will provide a 9-foot channel and maintain a water supply for same from Knoxville to its mouth. The Tennessee Valley Authority program provides for obtaining the authorized 9-foot project by the construction of high dams and locks and utilization of certain locks and dams previously constructed under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers. The following table contains information concerning various fea- tures of the locks and dams now comprising the existing 9-foot project : Location Lock Dam Dimensions Minimum depth on Estimated or Miles Length Lift guard sills Per Year actual cost Name of project 1 above Distance from nearest Width avail- Character ct- opened Kind Type of con- o and dam mouth town of able of founda- age of tonai- of struction cham- for tion corn- dam her full Nor- Maxi- Lower Upper pletion 60 mal mum (feet) width (feet um (feet (feet) (feet) (feet) feet Kentucky .............. 22. 4 0.5 mile above Gil- 110 600 56. 0 73. 3 12. 7 11. 0 Limestone 100 1942 Fixed- Concrete. and (2) bertsville, Ky. earth fill. Pickwick Landing- .... 206. 7 4.4 miles above Ham- 110 600 55. 0 63. 0 12. 8 10. 0 __ ___do.... 100 1937 -,_do-___ do -- (3) td burg, Tenn. No. 1__......_....______.. 256. 8 0.3 mile above railroad 60 298 4. 0 10. 0 13. 7 411. 2 __do ____ 100 1926 ___do __ Concrete- .... 5$989, 215. 25 0 bridge at Florence, Ala. Wilson_:_-__ 259.4 2encmileabove Flor- 60 292 90. 0 90. 0 611.1 11. 2 _..do.... 100 1927 -d6 . .do - 46,973,540.14 60 General Joe Wheeler- ... 274. 9 18.4 miles above Flor- 60 360 48. 0 51. 5 13. 2 14. 7 ___do 100 1934 ___do__ ___.do -___--__ 8 1,796,295.23 ence, Ala. Guntersville_ ----------. 349. 0 9.1 miles below Gun- 60 360 39. 0 45.0 11. 8 13. O .__do __ 100 1937 ---do-_.Concrete and (3) tersville, Ala. earth fill. Hales Bar 10__________ 431. 1 33.0 miles below Chat- 60 265 39. 0 41. 0 10. 7 16. 7 .- do -.... 100 1913 __do___ Concrete__.. 9s236,388.87 tanooga, Tenn. Chickamauga ---------- 471. 0 6.9 miles above Chat- 60 360 49. 0 53. 0 13. 8 10. O ___do____ 100 1937 ___do___ Concrete and (3) tanooga, Tenn. earth fill. Watts Bar__-__- --- 529. 9 6.8 miles above Breed- 60 360 58. 0 70. 0 11. 8 12. 0 Shale .____ 100 1941 ___do___ do (3) I3 Fort Loudoun.---------- 602. 3 enton, Tenn. 1.3 miles above Lenoir City, Tenn. 60 360 72. 0 80. 0 11. 8 12. 0 Limestone 100 -1943 .__do . do .. (3) z 1H. Doc. 328, 71st Cong., 2d sess., contains: table, pp. 98-99, giving pertinent informa- 6 Tailwater in canal; flight of 2 locks. tion concerning low dams contemplated under 1930 project. Annual Report, Chief of Constructed by Corps of Engineers under authority of sec. 124, National Defense Engineers, for 1938, pp. 1218-1219, contains similar information pertaining to low dams Act of June 3, 1916 (H. Doe. -1262, 64th Cong., 1st sess.). Actual cost of lock and dam. in addition to existing locks and dams, including those constructed or under construc- 8 Actual cost of lock only as constructed by Corps of Engineers; dam constructed by tion by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Tennessee Valley Authority. 2 Lock and dam constructed by Tennessee Valley Authority. 0 Actual cost to United States of existing lock; cost of existing lock and dam-to power 3 Lock and dam constructed by Tennessee Valley Authority. Design for lock prepared company was about $6,686,700. Structure built under supervision of Corps of Engineers. with Corps of Engineers forces and funds. 10 Reconstruction of dam by Tennessee Valley Authority for raising pool level com- A4 Minimum upper pool corresponding to fixed crest of dam. Constructed by Corps of Engineers; actual cost of lock and dam. Crest of dam raised 1.7 feet by Tennessee Valley Authority in 1948. pleted in 1948. - . - 1232 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The functions of the Corps of Engineers since adoption of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 have been those of coopera- tion with the Authority through preparing (with Corps of Engineers forces and funds) the designs of locks at Pickwick, Guntersville, Chickamauga, Watts Bar, and Fort Loudoun Dams; and, in accord- ance with the general navigation laws placing control and supervision over navigable waters in the Secretary of the Army, the Corps of Engineers: Operates and maintains all locks, lifts, or other facilities in aid of navigation; maintains navigation channels and safety har- bors by performing all necessary dredging and snagging operations; examines and passes upon plans for all bridges, wharves, or other structures in navigable waters prior to construction, including con- struction plans involving the alteration or modification of existing channels; establishes harbor lines where essential to the preservation and protection of harbors; provides for removal of unlawful struc- tures, including wrecks; cooperates and reviews plans of individuals, corporations-municipal or private-in the improvement of navigable waters at their own expense and risk; issues rules and regulations governing the opening and operation of drawbridges, the transporta- tion and dumping of dredgings or other material into navigable waters; promulgates rules and regulations governing the use, admin- istration, and navigation of navigable waters, including harbors thereof; compiles statistics of waterborne commerce. The division of responsibility regarding the project is outlined in memorandum of agreement dated July 11, 1946, between the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Corps of Engineers. Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, requires no local cooperation in the construction of the alternate system of low dams. It does, however, provide that in case high dams are built before the United States shall have built the projected locks.and low dams which are to be replaced, the United States shall contribute to the' cost of the substituted structures an amount equal to the estimated cost of the works of navigation for which substitution is made. Terminal facilities. Public use river terminals with railroad con- nections, owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority, have been con- structed at Decatur and Guntersville, Ala., and Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tenn. River terminals with railroad connections, munici- pally owned, have been constructed at Sheffield, Ala., and Chatta- nooga, Tenn. The other public terminals are mostly unimproved landings. Goverrntment-owned facilities for the transfer of coal are located atIHuntsville Arsenal, Ala., and at the following Tennessee Valley Authority steam-electric powerplants along the river: Colbert, Wilson( and:Widows Creek in Alabama; and Hales Bar, Watts Bar, and ohnsionville in Tennessee. Near Johnsonville, Tenn., there is a privately owned railroad siding. Railroad inclines and sidings are availableat Sheffield, Decatur, Hobbs Island, Guntersville, and Bridge- port, Ala.; and :hattanooga, Tenn. Privately owned terminals have been constructed for the transfer of certain commodities as follows: Molassesat Kiioxville Tenn.; automobiles and miscellaneous merchan- dise at Guntersville, Ala.; coal at Calvert City and Grand Rivers, Ky., and Chattanooga, Tenn. ; grain at Decatur and Guntersville, Ala., and RIVERS AND HARBORS-NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1233 Chattanooga, Tenn.; petroleum products at Sheffield, Decatur, and Guntersville, Ala., Reidland, Ky., and Perryville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville, Tenn. In addition to the foregoing there are many unim- proved private landings along the river. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year. No new work was accom- plished. Maintenance by Government plant and hired labor consisted of navigation channel inspection; condition surveys; removing 4,850 cubic yards of material from lock 1 canal at the mouth of Sweetwater Creek; removing 920 cubic yards of mud and 451 snags from safety harbors and channels in the Kentucky, Pickwick, Wheeler, Gunters- ville, Hales Bar, Chickamauga, and Watts Bar pools; and installation of mooring dolphins as follows: Three 18-pile (timber) clusters in Kentucky pool; 25 timber piles and eight 14-inch steel H-beams in Guntersville pool; 39 timber piles in Chickamauga pool; and nine 5-pile (timber) clusters in Watts Bar pool. Two 3-pile steel (H-beam) dolphins above Guntersville lock were removed as navigation hazards. The cost of maintenance was $42,144.81. Operation and care of locks and dams: All locks were operated, and lock appurtenances and standby plant were maintained as required. Maintenance and improvement and reconstruction work was held to a minimum in compliance with current policy concerning use of critical materials and equipment. Major repairs consisted of reconditioning filling and emptying valves at Wilson, Chickamauga and Fort Lou- doun locks:; overhaul of gate and valve operating machinery at Fort Loudoun lock; overhaul of gate operating machinery at Wheeler lock; and removal of bumper timbers on the Wilson and Guntersville lock gates. Repairs also were made to dwellings at Pickwick and Wheeler locks, and to roofs on the operations buildings at Guntersville and Chickamauga locks. Reinsulation of the interior of the operations building at Guntersville lock was initiated. Radiotelephones were installed at all locks. A foundation for storage of an emergency dam was constructed at Fort Loudoun lock, and installation of the incline car at Wheeler lock was completed. Control shelters were constructed at Hales Bar, Chickamauga, Watts Bar, and Fort Loudoun locks, and were partially completed at Kentucky and Pickwick locks. Other work consisted of review and correction of the Pickwick lock "as con- structed" drawings for reproduction. The cost of operation and care was $677,463.16. The total costs and expenditures during the fiscal year were as follows :i Costs Funds Expenditures Maintenance careand Operation Total Regular.--.-------------------------- $42, 144. 81 $677, 463. 16 $719, 607. 97 $715, 227. 64 Total............................ 42, 144. 81 677, 463. 16 719, 607. 97 715, 227. 64 278038-53-voL. 2- 16 1234 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. . S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was' complete except for appurtenant improvements contemplated by the Corps of Engineers, consisting of housing, minor buildings and utilities on the Guntersville, Watts Bar, and Wheeler lock reservations. Construction under the project was commenced in January 1933, when work was initiated on Wheeler lock. With the opening of Kentucky lock for permanent operation in September 1944, all projected locks and dams had:been completed, affording a'navigable depth of 9 feet between the mouth and Knoxville, Tenn. (head of river), except in the lock 1 canal and a short stretch in the: upper reaches of Hales Bar pool. Dredging in the canal and the raising of dam 1 and Hales Bar Dam remaining under the Tennessee Valley Authority program to provide full project dimensions were completed by that agency in 1948. The table under the paragraph "existing project" gives the year opened to navigation and other information concerning the 10 locks now in operation. The completed locks were operated and maintained under the per- manent indefinite appropriation to the end of fiscal year 1935, as follows: Hales Bar, since November 1, 1913; lock (and dam) 1, since Marchl1, 1926; Wilson, since June 1, 1927; and Wheeler, since Novem- ber 27, 1934. Subsequent to June 30, 1935, operation and maintenance of lock and dam 1, Hales Bar Wilson, and Wheeler locks have been carried on with funds appropriated for the preservation and maintenance of river and harbors, as well as the following: Pickwick Landing lock, since September 1, 1937; Guntersville lock, since September 1, 1937; Chickamauga lock, since October 15, 1937; Watts Bar lock, since March 3, 1941; Kentucky lock, since February 10, 1942; and Fort Loudoun lock, since October 10, 1943. The total costs and expenditures for the existing project were as follows : Costs Funds Expenditures New work Maintenance Operation and care Total Regular_ ___-------------------- $2, 244, 235. 57 $2, 731, 639.13 1 $6,824,328.96 1 $11,800,203.66 $11, 783, 555. 43 Maintenance and operation-- ........----.....---------..--. -------------- 11, 665. 25 11, 665. 25 11, 665. 25 Increase of compensation, rivers and harbors 1919 (certified claims) .....------------------------------------.... 5. 00 ....------ -------. 5.00 5. 00 Total__---------- -------- 2, 244, 235. 57 2, 731,644.13 1 6, 835, 994. 21 111,811,873.91 11, 795, 225.68 1 In addition, surplus property valued at $963.27 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. In addition, the sum of $2,889,148.75 was expended between 1890 and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the works of improve- ment under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1235 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated..----------------------- - - $16, 251, 428.23 Cost ----------------- ---- - = ---- - _ -- 16, 251, 428. 23 Expenditures--------- ------ ------------- ---------------- ------------ 16, 251, 428. 23 Maintenance: Appropriated-.... -- $704, 100.00 $671,750.00 $603, 741. 00 $573, 000.00 $636, 053. 00 13, 588, 266.35 Cost - 760,920.03 ,744, 386. 69 624, 630. 16 599, 613.96 719, 607.97 Expenditures-........ 779, 527. 38 749, 489. 49 611, 006. 14 605, 065.03 715, 227.:64 2 13, 572, 813. 16 13, 556,164.93 1 Includes $14,007,192.66 for new work and $4,005,174.82 for maintenance for previous projects. sIn addition, surplus property valued at $963.27 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. 3. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CIONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The costs during the year were $5,712.19, and the expenditures were $6,390.48. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-__ $25, 000. 00 $25, 000. 00 $10, 500.00 $16, 000.00 $5, 050. 00 $2, 420, 952.48 Cost---------------23, 489. 71 23, 487. 67 23, 398.66 13, 820. 27 5, 712. 19 2, 417, 651. 27 Expenditures ..-------- 23, 530. 41 23,776.18 23, 634.30 13, 676. 64 6, 390. 48 2, 418, 264. 46 4. PLANT ALLOTMENT, NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT (M. & I.) Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated -$73, 965. 00$50, 000. 00--......------------------- ............ 21, 000. 01 -$32, 345. 24 . Expenditures---- ---- _ 49, 285. 69 -45, 435. 89 -$10, 475. 93 -$114,205.18 -149, 204. 61 -349, 209. 80 1236 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 5. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report -- required to for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Caney Fork River, Tenn___------------------- 1895 $27, 827. 58 2. Clinch River, Tenn.2 - and -- -Va.------------_ - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 1923 53, 949. 19 $7, 873. 24 $677, 000 3. Duck River, Tenn. _ 2 1897 13, 000. 00 .. ......... 4. Elk River, Ala. and Tenn. _1904 00---------- ---- 4, 000. 00 (3) 5. French Broad and - - - -- - -- - - - - - - -- -Rivers, - - - - Little- - -Pigeon ------- Tenn.4 ----- 2 1931 249, 604. 80 33, 554.02 533, 000 6. Hiwassee River, Tenn. - - 4 ----- ----- ----- 1923 113, 311. 26 9, 754. 45 83, 000 7. Holston River, Tenn.2__._____ 1911 5, 713. 91 8. L ittle Tennessee R iver, T enn _______- ___ ___ _ 1888 5, 510. 09 .. ............ 9. Obey River, Tenn . -------------- 1887 11, 500. 00 ----------- - (3) 10. Red River, Tenn__ .__________________-__ .- 1884 5,000. 00 .. 11. South Fork of Cumberland River, Ky 1892 11, 967. 02 ..-------- 1 Recommended for abandonment in H. Doc.532, 64th Cong., 1st sess. 2 Recommended for abandonment in H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 3 Completed. 4 Commercial statistics for this project are given in pt. 2 of report. 1 Recommended for abandonment in H. Doc. 428 and 489, 64th Cong., 1st sess. 6. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Ohio River, 12-foot project between Rivers and Harbors Cornm- Pittsburgh, Pa., and Cairo, Ill.1 mittee resolution, Sept. 14, 1943. Ohio River to the Gulf of Mexico, River and Harbor Act, 12-foot waterway via the Ten- Mar. 2, 1945. nessee, 2Tombigbee, and Mobile Rivers. 2- -- - Do. ..................... Rivers and Harbors Cornm- mittee resolution, Oct. 5, 1943. Tennessee River, 12-foot waterway River and Harbor Act, from the Ohio 2 River to the Gulf Mar. 2, 1945. of Mexico. Do 2________________________ Rivers and Harbors Comn- --- ---- mittee resolution, Oct. 5, 1943. .Tennessee and Tombigbee Rivers, River and Harbor Act, canal connecting, Tombigbee Mar. 2, 1945. River, Ala., and Miss.2 Tenessee and Tombigbee Rivers, Rivers and Harbors Com- waterway connecting, 2 Warrier mittee resolution, Feb. River route. - .. 27, 1934. Tombigbee and Tennessee Rivers, River and Harbor Act, _ ............ canal connecting, Tombigbee Mar. 2, 1945. River, Ala., and Miss.2 Tombigbee and Tennessee Rivers, Rivers and Harbors Corn- waterway connecting, 2 Warrier mittee resolution, Feb. River route. 27, 1934. Tombigbee River, Ala., and Miss., River and Harbor Act, ............ and canal connecting the Tom-2 Mar. 2, 1945. bigbee and Tennessee Rivers. 1 Report being made by the Ohio River division engineer. 2 Report to be made by a special board. 7. MIDDLESBORO, CUMBERLAND RIVER BASIN, KY. Location. This project is located at Middlesboro, Ky., on Yellow Creek, a tributary entering the Cumberland River about 660 miles above its mouth. FLOOD CONTROL-NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1237 Existing project. The improvement provides for a system of canals and levees around one side of the town, arranged so as to divert most of the headwaters of Yellow Creek away from the present channel through the heart of the city. The series of canals and levees are about 4 miles in length, beginning on Bennetts Fork at the western edge of the town and ending at Yellow Creek near the Keystone Tan- ning & Glue Co. at the northern edge of the town. The cuts involved excavation of approximately 695,000 cubic yards of material, of which about 410,000 cubic yards were utilized in the levee system. Besides construction of the diversion channel, there was other incidental work, which included the installation of culverts and the relocation and rebuilding of roadways and bridges. The project diverts from the business district and from a large part of the residential section the floodwaters which originate in that part of the basin lying north and west of the city, thus affording protection, in a large measure, to life and property from these headwater floods which cause the greatest damage. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936. The cost of the completed project is $817,829.98. The current (1953) estimate of annual cost for operation and main- tenance is $5,800. Local cooperation. None required. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: None. Maintenance: Levees, canals, and appurtenances were maintained by hired labor at a cost of $7,834.30. The expenditures were $8,016.99, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. New work under the existing proj- ect was completed in March 1945, when final settlement was made with the city of Middlesboro in connection with the acquisition and transfer to the United States of rights-of-way and flowage easements. Con- struction of the canal and levee system, initiated in May 1938, was completed and the improvement placed in operation in December 1939. Relocation work was completed in September 1940. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $865,373.61, of which $817,- 829.98, including $38,876.31 from Emergency Relief funds, was for new work and $47,543.63 for maintenance. In addition surplus prop- erty valued at $4.00 was transferred to the project without reimburse- ment. The total expenditures were $865,373.61, including $38,876.31 from Emergency Relief funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ------. --------------- -------------------.-------------- ----------- $817, 829. 98 Cost----------- ------ ----- --------------------------------------------- 817, 829.98 Expenditures _----- .---------------------------------- ----------------------- 817, 829. 98 Maintenance: Appropriated- ..----- $6,000.00 $4, 000. 00 $2, 000. 00 $3, 000. 00 $8, 500. 00 48, 200. 00 Cost------- --------- 4, 282. 01 1, 947. 50 4, 773. 74 4, 259. 33 7, 834. 30 147, 543. 63 Expenditures----..----. 1, 703. 70 4, 535. 09 2, 444. 46 6, 409. 90 8, 016. 99 47, 543. 63 I In addition, surplus property valued at $4.00 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. 1238 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 8. PINEVILLE, -CUMBERLAND RIVER BASIN, KY. Locatioin,. This project is located at Pineville, Ky., on the Cumber- land River about 655 miles above the mouth. Existing project. The plan of improvement comprises the con- struction of a system of earth levees sand concrete floodwalls, with appurtenant facilities, to afford protection for the city and its resi- dential suburb, Wallsend, against a flood equal in magnitude to the maximum of record (1946). The freeboard allowance is 5 feet for the upstream section of the proposed works above Pine Street Bridge, and 3 feet downstream. Protection: for Pineville proper is :to, be provided by about 5,950 feet of concrete walls and two relatively short levee sections, 400 feet in total length, beginning- at a connection with United States Highway: No. 25E near the upstream limit of the city and following in general the top of the left bank of the Cumberland River to terminate in the approach to the Tennessee Avenue (Pine- ville-Wallsend) bridge. Raising of the bridge and the provision of ramps or gated structures at necessary highway and street crossings will maintain access to the protected area. Two pumping stations, with appurtenant outlet works and intercepting sewers, will provide for the disposal of interior drainage. Including extension of a road- way ramp to high ground south of the intersection of United States Highway No. 25E with the Tennessee Avenue bridge approach, the overall reach of the structures in the Pineville section of the project approximates 6,800 feet. On the right bank of the river provision is made for about 3,500 feet of earth levee to partially encompass Wall- send, beginning and terminating within a distance of 1,600 feet in the embankment of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad which runs along the northern edge of the community. Incidental construction in this section includes necessary ramp crossings, sewer modifications, and one pumping station. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. The estimated Federal cost of new work (1953) is $1,692,000; the estimated non-Federal cost is $282,000. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Subsequent to passage of the authorizing act, local interests expressed inability to fulfill the requirements. Following the flood of January 1946, however, interest in the project was renewed, and informal assurances were furnished at a public hearing on April 27, 1946, and at a further meeting on December 22, 1947, relative to flood control in the upper Cumberland River Basin, that the conditions of local cooperation would be fully complied with. Formal and final assurances were ac- cepted by the Corps of Engineers on May 15, 1953. Bonds in the amount of $200,000 of an issue voted for financing the city's share of the project costs were sold on January 5, 1953, and the acquisition of necessary lands and rights-of-way initiated. Properties affected by the first unit of construction have been acquired. Operations and results during fiscal year. Definite design studies on all features of the project except pumping stations were completed. The preparation of plans and specifications was initiated and brought to a stage permitting award of a contract for the first unit of construc- tion near the end of the year. Unit I embraces about 2,940 feet of the floodwalls and related drainage facilities designed for protection of FLOOD :CONTROL---NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1239 Pineville .proper, beginning within 360 feet of the upstream limit of the proposed works and extending along Cumberland Avenue to a point about 750 feet below the Pine Street Bridge. The costs during the. year for new work were $62,529.09. The expenditures were $57,505.98. Condition at end of fiscal year. Preliminary work was 62 percent complete. Operations under the construction contract had not been initiated. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $62,529.09 for new work. The expenditures were $57,505.98. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 New work: Appropriated-- ----------- ..------..---- ------ $25,000 $249, 000. 00 $274, 000. 00 Cost ---- --------------------------------------------- 62,529. 09 62,529.09 Expenditures - 57, 505. 98 57, 505. 98. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ______________---$53, 837. 41 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954------_------__ 400, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954---- 453, 837. 41 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project 018, 000. 00 1--------------------------, 9. BARBOURVILLE, KY. Location. The project is located at Barbourville in Knox County, Ky., on the right bank of the Cumberland River at mile 635.2. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the protec- tion of Barbourville, Ky., by construction of a system of levees with an average height of 15 feet beginning at the Louisville & Nashville Rail- road tracks northeast of the town and extending westerly and south- westerly about 5,800 feet, thence southeasterly along the left bank of Richland Creek for approximately 6,300 feet, thence along the right bank of the Cumberland River in a northeasterly and southeasterly direction for approximately 4,000 feet, including relatively short con- crete wall sections adjacent to the bridge spanning the river, thence easterly for about 900 feet terminating into the Louisville & Nashville Railroad embankment southeast of the town. The total length of the levees approximates 17,000 feet. Incidental construction includes 5 pumping stations with outlet works and intercepting ditches, for dis- posal of interior drainage, and 5 ramps at road and street crossings. The proposed works will afford protection for the town against the greatest flood :of record (1946) with a freeboard of 3 feet. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. The estimated cost of new work (1953) is $2,190,000 for construction (Federal) and $282,000 for lands and damages (non- Federal). Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. The plan of improvement and the requirements of cooperation were discussed at 1240 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 a meeting with local interests on May 18, 1948. The project was approved by the city council on May 21, 1948, and bonds were subse- quently voted for financing the city's share of the cost of the project. Operations and results during fiscal year. Surveys and geological investigation work incident to the development of detailed project plans were accomplished during the year at a new work cost of $13,- 351.75. The expenditures were $13,045.97. Condition at end of fiscal year. Preliminary work as a whole was 7 percent complete. Definite design studies comprising investigations and preliminary designs required for definition of overall features of the project were 27 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $13,351.75 for new work. The expenditures were $13,045.97. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June S30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years: 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-------- ----------------------------------- $25, 000. 00 $25, 000. 00 Cost-------- -- ----------- ---------- -- -- ------ 13,351.75 13,351.75 Expenditures---- -------- - ---------------- --------------- 13, 045. 97 13, 045. 97 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953________--------- $11, 644. 03 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_-_______ 30, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954__________ 41, 644. 03 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project__________________________ 2, 135, 000. 00 10. WOLF CREEK RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, KY. Location. The site of the Wolf Creek Dam is on the Cumberland River, 460.9 miles above its mouth. It is in Russell County, Ky., and is about 10 miles southwest of Jamestown, Ky., and 12 miles north of Albany, Ky. Wolf Creek Reservoir extends 101 miles up the main stream, 48 miles up the South Fork of Cumberland River, and will lie within Russell, Clinton, Wayne, Pulaski, McCreary, Laurel, and Whitley Counties, Ky. Existing project. The plan of improvement provided for the con- struction of a combination earth and concrete gravity-type dam, 5,736 feet long and 258 feet in height above its lowest foundation; and a hydroelectric power generating plant. The dam consists of a rolled earth embankment section extending 3,940 feet from the right abut- ment across the flood plain portion of the valley, and a concrete struc- ture, 1,796 feet in length, comprised of spillway, power intake, and adjacent nonoverflow sections, connecting the embankment with the left abutment. The spillway contains 6 gate-controlled conduits and is surmounted with 10 tainter crest gates to provide for regulating and discharging flood flows. The powerhouse, a reinforced concrete structure of the conventional indoor type, is located directly at the downstream base of the power intake section of the dam through which six penstocks were constructed. The power installation consists of FLOOD CONTROL-NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1241 six 45,000 kilowatt generating units. The project is one unit of. a coordinated plan for the control of floods and the development, of the w-ater resources of the Cumberland River Basin, this plan in turn forming an integral part of the comprehensive plan of development for the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. At maximum controlled pool level, top of spillway crest gates, the reservoir covers an area of 63,530 acres and provides a storage capacity of 6,089,000 acre-feet, of which 2,094,000 is allocated for flood control and 2,142,000 for power draw- down, leaving a minimum pool of 1,853,000 acre-feet available at all times for public use and conservation purposes. The drainage area controlled is 5,810 square miles or approximately one-third of the Cumberland River Basin. The project was selected for construction Hunder the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, and the additional authorization contained in the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946. The current (1953) estimated cost of the project, including the six-unit power installation, is $79,277,600. The estimate of annual cost for operation and maintenance of the project (1953) is $440,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work (contract) : Construction operations for completion of the powerplant were con- cluded and the remaining two generating units readied for operation. Work was essentially completed under all supply contracts for mate- rials and equipment furnished by the Government. Under an agreement entered into with the State of Kentucky for required highway and highway bridge relocations, the State prose- cuted and completed work under one remaining contract. The agree- ment provides for reimbursement by the Government of its propor- tional part: of the relocation costs. An additional agreement was effected with Monroe County, Ky., for adjustment of road facilities at Sulphur Creek below the dam, made necessary by damage from project operation. Other work by contract consisted of landscapeing and erosion con- trol in an area below the dam, which was completed. New work (hired labor) : Construction consisted of miscellaneous equipment installations and incidental work in connection with com- .pletion of the- powerplant; stabilization work on the earth embank- ment section of the dam; reservoir regulation and hydrologic network installations; operational access road construction in the reservoir area; and partial completion of buildings, grounds, roads, and utili- ties at the dam site. Real estate activities included acquisition in fee simple of 600 acres of land below the dam site which is subject to damages from reservoir operation, and legal action in connection with pending condemnation cases. Operation and maintenance: The dam was operated and the struc- ,ture and appurtenances were maintained as required. Operation of the powerplant was continuous except for normal interruptions and necessary shutdowns for inspection and maintenance purposes. The fifth and sixth generator units, installation of which was completed during the year, were placed on the line in July and August 1952, 1242 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, UT. S. ARMY, 1953 respectively. Under existing regulations, the total net energy gener- ated (655,285,000 kilowatt-hours) was made available through the Department of the Interior to the Tennessee Valley Authority for distribution. Regulation of the reservoir during the year was limited to releases for the generation of power. The maximum release during the year was 25,900 cubic feet per second. The average pool elevation was 699.6 feet, which is 23.4 feet below the spillway crest level. Reservoir storage varied from a minimum of 2,144,000 acre-feet on January 7, '1953, corresponding to a pool elevation of 680.9 feet, to a maximum of 4,055,000 acre-feet on May 23, 1953, corresponding to elevation 724.2. Studies show that flood stages would not have been reached at any point on the Cumberland River under natural prereservoir conditions. Activities under the reservoir management program, comprising shoreline sanitation, malaria control, conservation, land management and disposal, and operation and maintenance of public use facilities, were continued. The costs were $1,674,787.27, of which $1,386,017.99 was for new work and $288,769.28 for maintenance. The expenditures were $3,029,621.02. Condcition at end of fiscal year. The project as a whole was 99 per- cent complete. Construction of right and left bank access roads and the provision of a temporary construction camp at the project site for Government inspection personnel were completed during early stages of the project. Work under the original contract for construc- tion of the dam and appurtenant works was begun in August 1941, but was terminated in 1943 in interest of the war effort, when only about 8 percent complete. Under a new continuing contract awarded for completion of the dam, work was commenced in September 1946 and completed in August 1951. Final closure of the dam was effected in December 1950, at which time the project was placed in operation for flood control. The powerplant was constructed during the period November 1949-March 1953, with the six power units being placed in operation on the following dates: October 6, 1951; October 31, 1951; December 16, 1951; March 17, 1952; July 24, 1952; and August 22, 1952. Reservoir operations including mapping (731 square miles), clear- ing (48,775 acres), removal and salvage of improvements (91,475 acres), and necessary relocations have been completed. All lands for purposes of the project have been acquired except for 5,341 acres on which action to obtain flowage easements from another Government agency is being taken. About 92,83 acres have been obtained in fee simple and 584 acres in road and flowage easements. Total costs to June 30, 1953, were $78,814,713.52, of which $78,241,- 866.51 was for new work and $572,847.01 for maintenance. In ad- dition, surplus property valued at $34,432.03 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. The total expenditures were $78,629,080.20. FLOOD CONTROL--NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1243 C ost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953: priorto1949 New work: Appropriated__ _ $18,400,000.00 $15,030,700.00 $22,000.000,00 $3,000,000.00 -$2,040,000.00 $79,277, 600. 00 Cost----------___ 17, 477, 332. 40 17, 184, 702. 48 14, 203, 729. 38 7, 445, 665. 89 1,386, 017. 99 1 18, 241, 866. 51 Expenditures .... 16, 628, 186. 19 17, 271, 698. 29 13, 811, 083. 82 8, 315, 556. 09 2,743,896.52 78, 079, 439. 12 Maintenance: Appropriated ..--........-----------------.....-- 117, 000. 00 254, 000.00 231, 400. 00 602, 400. 00 Cost ...........------ .. -------------.. 71, 034.02 213, 043. 71 288, 769. 28 572, 847.01 Expenditures-... -- -------------------- - . 57, 493.81 206, 422. 77 285, 724. 50 549, 641. 08 1In addition, surplus property valued at $34,432.03 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_________----------------- $940,751. 60 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_-----------_ 940, 751. 60 11. DALE HOLLOW RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, TENN. AND KY. Location. Dale Hollow Dam is located on the Obey River 7.3 miles above its confluence with the Cumberland River (mile 380.9) at Celina, Tenn. It is in Clay County, Tenn., and is about 80 miles northeast of Nashville, Tenn., 28 miles north of Cookeville, Tenn., 13 miles west of Byrdstown, Tenn., and 3 miles east of Celina, Tenn. Dale Hollow Reservoir extends about 51 miles up the main stream, 10 miles up the East Fork, and 6 miles up the West Fork of Obey River, and lies within Cumberland and Clinton Counties, Ky., and Clay, Pickett, Overton, and Fentress Counties, Tenn. Existing project. The plan of improvement provided for construc- tion of a concrete gravity-type dam, 1,717 feet long and 200 feet in height above its lowest foundation; and a hydroelectric power generat- ing plant. The dam consists of spillway and power intake sections across the flood plain portion of the valley width, flanked by non- overflow transition sections terminating in the abutments. Four gate- controlled conduits through the base of the spillway section and six tainter crest gates provide for regulating and discharging flood flows. The powerhouse, a reinforced concrete structure of the conventional indoor type, is located directly at the downstream base of the power intake.section of the dam through which three penstocks were con- structed. The initial power installation consisted of two 18,000-kilo- watt generating units with provisions for a third unit of like capacity to be placed at a future date. Addition of the third unit is now in .progress.. The project is one unit of a coordinated plan for the control of floods and the development of the water resources of the Cumber- land River Basin, this plan in turn forming an integral part of the comprehensive plan of development for the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. At maximum controlled pool level, top of spillway crest gates, the reservoir covers an area of 30,990 acres and provides a storage capacity of 1,706,000 acre-feet of which 353,000 is allocated for flood control and 496,000 for power drawdown, leaving a minimum pool of 857,000 acre-feet available at all times for public use and con- servation purposes. The drainage area controlled is 935 square miles or 99 percent of the Obey River Basin. The project was selected for 1244 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 construction under the general authorization_ for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, and the additional authorization contained in the River and Harbor Act ap- proved July 24, 1946. The estimated cost (1953) of the project, in- eluding the three-unit power installation, is $26,001,100. The current (1953) estimate of annual cost for operation and maintenance of the project is $300,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work (contract): In addition to work under the prime contract for installation of the third and final power unit, operations were continued under 4 supply contracts for the major equipment items, including intake gates, tur- bine and governor, generator, and transformer; and under 6 additional contracts for accessory electrical equipment. -The principal items of work under the contract for installation of the third power unit were brought to the following percentages of com- pletion: Concrete, 95 percent; switchyard steel, 99 percent; generator cooling water system, 97 percent; compressed air piping, 97 percent; installation of governor and turbine, 92 percent'; control and instru- ment wiring, 54 percent. Approximately 1,403 cubic yards of concrete and 117,000 pounds of switchyard steel were placed. New work (hired labor) : Hired labor operations involved partial installation of reservoir regulation and hydrologic network, and minor work in connection with employee housing, grounds, roads, and utili- ties at the dam site. Operation and maintenance: The dam was operated and the struc- ture and its appurtenances maintained as required. Operation of the powerplant (two units) was continuous except for normal inter- ruptions and necessary shutdowns for inspection and maintenance pur- poses. Under existing regulations, the total net energy generated S(81,587,000 kilowatt-hours) was made available through the Depart- ment of the Interior to the Tennessee Valley Authority for distribu- .tion. Regulation of the reservoir during the year was limited to releases for the generation of power. The maximum release during the year rwas 3,900 cubic feet per second. The average pool elevation was 641.9 feet, which is 9.1 feet below the spillway crest level. Reservoir storage varied from a minimum of 940,000 acre-feet on January 8, 1953, corresponding to a pool elevation of 634.7 feet, to a maximum of 1,137,000 acre-feet, on May 25, 1953, corresponding to elevation 651.9. Studies show that flood stages would not have been reached at any point on the Cumberland River under natural prereservoir conditions. Activities under the reservoir management program, comprising shoreline sanitation, malaria control, conservation, land management and disposal, and operation and maintenance of public use facilities were continued. The costs were $1,359,676.01, of which $1,108,431.48 was for new work and $250,644.53 for maintenance. The expenditures were $1,397 - 656.97. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project as a whole, including FLOOD' CONTROL---NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1245 the third and final power unit, was 98 percent complete. Preliminary work was 95 percent complete. Work under the contract for con- struction of the dam and its appurtenances was initiated in March 1942, and final closure of the dam was effected in October 1943, at which time the project was placed in operation for flood control. The power- plant, with two 18,000 kilowatt generating units (initial development) in commercial operation, was completed in April 1949. Generating units Nos. 1 and 2 were placed on the line December 18, 1948, and Jan- uary 26, 1949, respectively. All contracts pertaining to the initial development were complete except in one instance involving escalation and final settlement. Operations incident to provision of the third power unit were in progress at the end of the year, with work under the installation contract having been brought to approximately 75 percent completion. Work under eight supply contracts for com- ponent parts and necessary accessory equipment for the third unit has been completed and the remaining supply contracts were near com- pletion. All lands required for project purposes, totaling 52,496 acres, have been acquired; comprising 52,405 acres in fee simple, 89 acres of flow- :age easements, and 2 acres of road easements. Reservoir operations in- cluding mapping (258 square miles), clearing (17,168 acres), re- moval and salvage of improvements, relocations, and development of management and public use facilities have been completed. Con- struction of relocated Tennessee Highway No. 42 Bridge, removal of 6 highway bridges, relocation of 2,293 graves, and clearing of 10,179 acres of the reservoir area were accomplished by contract. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $26,689,750.85 of which $25,- 460,617.88 was for new work and $1,229,132.97 for maintenance. In addition, surplus property valued at $28,028.92 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. The total expenditures were $26,663,709.64. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June _ 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-......... $200, 000.00 $570, 000.00 ---------- $500, 000.00 $1,292,100.00 $26, 001, 100.00 Cost -------------- 1, 216, 512. 92 238, 373. 20 $253, 597. 46 516, 729.93 1, 108, 431. 48 125, 460, 617. 88 - Expenditures _...1.. 182, 723. 98 403, 389. 17 280, 392. 64 485, 103. 08 1, 147, 543. 59 25, 454, 601. 17 Maintenance: Appropriated .-------- . 140, 000.00 221, 800.00 255, 400. 00 241,000. 00 230, 700.00 1, 261, 000. 00 Cost--------------- 153, 065. 98 220, 821. 13 213, 070. 29 233, 232. 52 250, 644. 53 2 1, 229, 132. 97 Expenditures...--------- 141, 082, 50 221, 013. 70 206, 163. 97 236, 253. 56 250, 113. 38 1, 209, 108. 47 1 In addition, surplus property valued at $27,908.33 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. 2 In addition, surplus property valued at $120.59 was transferred to the project. 'Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-------------- ------ ___ $374, 503. 62 .Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954________ __ 374, 503. 62 12. CENTER HILL RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, TENN. Location. The site of the Center Hill Dam is on the Caney Fork River, 26.6 miles above its confluence with the Cumberland River (mile 309.2) at Carthage, Tenn. It is in DeKalb County, Tenn., and 1246 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 is about 55 miles east of Nashville, Tenn., 30 miles north of McMinn- ville, Tenn., 20 miles west of Cookeville, Tenn., and 14 miles southeast of Carthage, Tenn. Center Hill Reservoir extends about 64 miles up the main stream and about 10 miles up Falling Water River and will lie within DeKalb, Putnam, White, and Warren Counties, Tenn. Existing project. The plan of improvement provided for con- struction of a combination earth and concrete gravity-type dam, 2,160 feet long and 250 feet in height above its lowest foundation; and a hydroelectric power generating plant. The dam consists of a rolled earth embankment section extending 778 feet from the left abutment across the flood plain portion of the valley, and a concrete structure, 1,382 feet in length, comprised of spillway, power intake, and adjacent nonoverflow sections, connecting the embankment with the right abut- ment. The spillway contains six gate-controlled conduits and is sur- mounted with eight tainter crest"gates to provide for regulating and discharging flood flows. In addition to the main dam structure, the project provided for construction of a rolled earth dike, 770 feet in length, to close a saddle in the reservoir rim on the right bank near the dam site. The powerhouse, a reinforced concrete structure of the conventional indoor type, is located directly at the downstream base of the power intake section of the dam through which three penstocks were constructed. The power installation consists of three 45,000 kilowatt generating units. The project is one unit of a coordinated plan for the control of floods and the development of the water re- sources of the Cumberland River Basin, this plan in turn forming an integral part of the comprehensive plan of development for the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. At maximum controlled pool level, top of spillway crest gates, the reservoir covers an area of 23,060 acres and provides a storage capacity of 2,092,000 acre-feet, of which 762,000 is allocated for flood control and 492,000 for power drawdown, leaving a minimum pool of 838,000 acre-feet available at all times for public use and conservation purposes. The drainage area controlled is 2,195 square miles, or approximately four-fifths of the Caney Fork River Basin. The project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938 and the additional authorization con- tained in the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946. The (1.953) estimated cost of the project, including the three-unit power installation, is $44,237,700. The (1953) estimate of annual cost for operation and maintenance of the project is $345,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work (contract) : Preparation of plans and specifications by the Tennessee Highway Department covering construction of a connecting access road from United States Highway No. 70N to the bridge across the dam, under agreement with the United States, was essentially completed. New work (hired labor) : Real estate activities consisted of the acquisition in easement of 22 acres of land located below the dam site which is subject to damages from reservoir regulation. Rehabili- tation of the construction village for employee housing, rehabilitation FLOOD .CONTROL--NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1247 of a: warehouse, and landscaping and cleanup of the dam site area were completed. Operation and maintenance: The dam was operated and the struc- ture and its appurtenances maintained as required. Operation of the powerplant was continuous except for normal interruptions and a fw periods of short duration for inspection and maintenance pur- poses. Under existing regulations, the total net energy generated (266,414,000 kilowatt-hours) was made available through the Depart- ment of the Interior to the Tennessee Valley Authority for dis- tribution. Activities under the reservoir management program, comprising shoreline sanitation, malaria control, conservation, land management and disposal, and operation and maintenance of public use-facilities were continued. . Regulation of the reservoir during the year was limited to releases for the generation of power, except for the period February 24 to February 26, 1953, when flood control releases totaling 1,700 day- second-feet were made. The maximum release during the year was 13,700 cubic feet per second. The average pool elevation was 635.2 feet, which is 12.8 feet below the spillway crest. Reservoir storage varied, from a minimum of 860,000 acre-feet on January 7, 1953, cor- responding to a pool elevation of 619.5 feet, to a maximum of 1,352,000 acre-feet on February 23, 1953, corresponding to elevation 649.2. Studies show that flood stages would not have been reached at any point on the Cumberland River under natural pre-reservoir conditions. The costs were $363,535.74, of which $113,679.02 was for new work and $249,856.72 for maintenance. The expenditures were $483,112.31. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project as a whole was 99 percent complete. Preliminary work was 96 percent complete. Work under the, contract for construction of the dam, appurtenant works, and access roads was begun in March 1942, but was suspended in March 1943 in interest of the war effort, when about 40 percent com- plete. Operations were resumed in January 1946. Final closure of the dam was effected in November 1948, at which time the project was placed in operation for flood control. Work under the prime contract as modified to include construction of the powerplant was completed in November 1951. Generator units Nos. 1, 2, and 3 were put in service commercially on December 11, 1950, January 17, and April 11, 1951, respectively. 'Reservoir operations, including mapping (178 square miles), clear- ing (15,850 acres), removal and salvage of improvements, cemetery removals, and relocation of Tennessee State Highway No. 26 (Sligo) and 56 bridges, have been completed. All necessary reservoir lands have been acquired; 37,744 acres having been obtained in fee simple, 87 acres in road: and flowage easements, and 829 acres by transfer from another Government agency. In addition, a total of 427 acres of land situated below the dam has been approved for acquisition in easement because of damages incurred from project operation. Of this amount, 333 acres have been acquired. Total costs to June 30, 1953, were $44.468,158.49, of which $43734,285.70 was for new work and $733,872.79 for maintenance. In addition, surplus property valued at $51,285.02 was transferred to 1248 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 the project without reimbursement. The total expenditures were $44,436,137.22. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated- ....... $8,390,000.00 $6,300,000.00 $6,260,000.00 . $239, 000. 00 $44, 237, 700. 00 Cost -------------- 6, 236, 803. 26 9, 390, 556. 42 3, 848, 682. 87 $472, 241. 68 113, 679. 02 143, 734, 285. 70 Expenditures .... --.. 6, 136, 652. 82 8, 597, 769. 93 4, 518, 608. 36 1, 052, 896. 04 233, 353. 97 43, 721, 129. 67 Maintenance: Appropriated- ...... 20, 000. 00 65; 400. 00 244, 300. 00 210, 000. 00 234, 100. 00 773, 800. 00 Cost__ _ _ _- .--18, 795. 89 66, 601.86 174, 177. 60 224, 440. 72 249, 856. 72 733, 872. 79 Expenditures ---------.. . 16, 355. 41 39, 093.03 184, 763. 98 225, 036. 79 249, 758. 34 715, 007. 55 1 In addition, surplus property valued at $51,285.02 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953____-- __------- $342, 050. 67 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_--__-__ 342, 050. 67 13. STEWARTS FERRY RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, TENN. Location. The site of the Stewarts Ferry Dam is on the Stones River, 6.8 miles above its confluence with the Cumberland River (mile 205.9); in Davidson County, Tenn.; approximately 7 miles east of Nashville, Tenn. Stewarts Ferry Reservoir will extend in a south- easterly direction from the dam site approximately 32 miles along the main stream, 10 miles up the East Fork, 8 miles up the West Fork, and for shorter distances up other tributaries of the Stones River; and will lie within Davidson, Rutherford, and Wilson Counties, Tenn. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a combination earth and concrete gravity-type dam, 2,704 feet long and 146 feet in height above its lowest foundation; and a hydroelectric power generating plant. The dam will consist of rolled earth embankment sections extending 550 feet and 1,325 feet, respec- tively, from the right and left abutments, connected by a concrete structure 829 feet in length, comprised of spillway and adjoining nonoverflow sections. The spillway, to be located in the flood plain adjacent to the right bank of the river channel, will contain 5 gate- controlled conduits and will be surmounted with 7 tainter crest gates to provide for regulating and discharging flood flows. The power- house, a reinforced concrete structure of the conventional indoor type, will be located directly at the downstream base of the nonoverflow section to be constructed across the stream channel area, one 48-foot monolith of which is designed as an intake structure to contain one 16-foot diameter penstock. The power installation will consist of one generating unit of 13,500-kilowatt capacity. The project is one unit of a coordinated plan for the control of floods and the develop- ment of the water resources of the Cumberland River Basin, this plan in turn forming an integral part of the comprehensive plan of devel- opment for the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. At maximum controlled pool level, top of spillway crest gates, the reservoir will cover an area of 25,220 acres and provide a storage capacity of 723,000 acre-feet, of which 421,000 is allocated for flood control and 108,000 for power FLOOD CONTROL--NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1249 drawdown, leaving a minimum pool of 194,000 acre-feet available at all times for public use and conservation purposes. The drainage area controlled will be 865 square miles or 94 percent of the Stones River Basin. The project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, and the additional authorization contained in the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946. The estimated cost of the project, including the one-unit power installation (1953) is $22,150,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Minor expenses only were incurred in connection with preliminary engineering and design studies. The costs for new work were $659.38. The expenditures were $958.84. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction has not been com- menced. Preliminary work was 41 percent complete. Detailed proj- ect plans, reservoir mapping (272 square miles), and contract plans and specifications for the dam have been completed. Land acquisi- tion planning studies were approximately 73 percent complete. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, were $380,639.85. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ......---------......-- -----..--------- $200,000. 00 -$63, 074.42 -$148,840.36 $380, 639.85 ------------ Cost ... $38, 366.37 $19,330.83 12, 342. 96 538. 79 659.38 380, 639.85 Expendfitures .._-- 37, 977. 74 18, 465. 76 14, 167. 49 348. 68 958.84 380. 639. 85 Other new work data : Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project----,---------- $21, 769, 360. 15 14. OHIO RIVER BASIN, NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT Location. The works covered by this project are a series of levees, flood walls, channel improvements, and reservoirs in the Ohio River Basin within the confines of the Nashville, Tenn., district. Existing project. The Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, approved the general comprehensive plans for flood control and other purposes in the Ohio River Basin as set forth in House Flood Control Committee Document No. 1, 75th Congress, 1st session, with such modification thereof as, in the discretion of the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers, may be advisable, and for initiation and partial accomplishment of the plan, authorized $75,000,000 for re- servoirs and $50,300,000 for the local flood protection works, the indi- vidual projects to be selected and approved by the Chief of Engineers subject to the provision that the authorization shall include the diver- sion of Cache River above Cairo, Ill., and the protection of the area north of Cairo drainage district by levees, at an estimated cost of $2,000,000. 278038-53--voL. 2-17 1250 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 In addition to previous authorizations, the Flood Control Acts ap- proved August 18, 1941, December 22, 1944, July 24, 1946, and May 17, 1950, authorized sums of $45,000,000, $70,000,000, $125,000,000, and $100,000,000, respectively, for the further prosecution of the com- prehensive plan for the Ohio River Basin approved in the act of June 28, 1938, as amended and supplemented by the subsequent acts of Congress. The following is a list of the individual projects considered in the comprehensive plan within the confines of the Nashville, Tenn., district: Local protection projects Reservoirs Total esti- Tributary basin and reservoir Stream mated cost CUMBERLAND 2 Center Hill, Tenn. ............................ Caney Fork River ....................---------------------. $44, 237, 700 Dale Hollow, Tenn. and Ky.2... ---------- Obey River . - -.-.................... _ 26, 001,100 Rossview, Tenn. and Ky __.......____-.. .. -------------------------- Red River................ 11, 900, 000 Stewarts Ferry, Tenn. --------.---------- Stones River-------------------------- .............................- 22, 150, 000 Three Islands, Tenn_.__--------------------- Harpeth River ......------------------------ 18, 800, 000 Wolf Creek, Ky.2- Cumberland River---.....- .------------------------.. ...---------- 79, 277, 600 1 For last full report, see annual report for 1949. 2 Details of this project are given in individual report. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year. No costs were incurred. Condition at end of fiscal year. The status of Wolf Creek, Dale Hollow, Center Hill, and Stewarts Ferry Reservoirs, selected for con- struction under this authorization, is given in individual reports. With the completion of definite project plans in fiscal year 1949, fur- ther work on the Middlesboro (Yellow Creek), Ky., local protection project was deferred pending definite action with respect to local cooperation. The city of Middlesboro passed an order at a regular council meeting on January 14, 1946, pledging fulfillment of the re- quired conditions, but has taken no additional steps toward further- ance of the project. Advance planning for Three Islands and Rossview Reservoirs, the remaining projects considered in the comprehensive plan within the Nashville District, also has been suspended in lieu of more urgent work. Detailed plans previously developed for both projects are sub- ject to certain supplementary studies and investigations, and conse- quent revisions, to reflect current conditions and engineering prac- tices. Mapping of the reservoir area (213 square miles), reservoir area-capacity determinations, and additional foundation investigation work for further site analysis studies incident to revision of the Three Islands project plans have been completed. FLOOD CONTROL--NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1251 The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $137,572.50. The total ex- penditures were $137,572.50. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 New work: ......... Appropriated------- $40,000. 00 $80, 000. 00 $74, 000. 00 -$146,225.80----------.... $137, 572. 50 Cost-----------___ 49, 170. 65 35, 644. 72 -------------------............ 428. 70 ............ 137, 572. 50 Expenditures--------........ 23, 837. 73 63, 164. 89 1, 475. 31 1. 49 ............ 137, 572. 50 15. 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 million from flood control appropriations for any 1 fiscal year for the re- moval 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 made for any one fiscal year. Pursuant to this authority, the sum of $25,000 was allotted during the latter part of the fiscal year 1952, for improvement of the channel of Yellow Creek, Ky., a tributary entering the Cumberland River about 660 miles above the mouth. Temporarily delayed pending ful- fillment of the conditions of local cooperation (see pp. 4-5 for require- ments), operations by Government plant and hired labor were initi- ated and completed in the fiscal year 1953, during the period Septem- ber 2-October 25, 1952. The work consisted of minor stream rectifica- tion and the removal of timber, boulders, gravel deposits, and debris from the channel, beginning at a point where the existing diversion canal at Middlesboro, Ky. (described on p. 1236), discharges into Yel- low Creek and extending for a distance of about 41/2 miles downstream. Total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, were $24,747.87. With completion of the improvement, the balance of allotted funds available ($252.13) were revoked. No further work under this head- ing is currently scheduled. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ....... ----------- --........... __----- ..---- $25, 000 -$252. 13 $24, 747. 87 Cost---- --------------------------------------------- 24, 747. 87 24, 747. 87 Expenditures --------------------------------------- 24, 747. 87 24, 747. 87 1252 REPORT OF. CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 16. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The costs during the year were $22,147.47, and the expenditures were $21,616.20. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated ........ i $30, 000. 00 $60, 000. 00 $66, 000. 00 -$1, 200. 00 $25, 500. 00 $476, 300. 00 ,Cost---------------22,986. 70 62, 789. 13 55, 973. 74 14, 100. 13 22, 147. 47 472, 066. 63 iExpenditures-....- 21, 725. 15 59, 637. 23 58, 070. 45 16, 040. 84 21, 616. 20 470, 108. 70 17. PLANT ALLOTMENT, NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT (FC) Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ..-------- - -------------------------------- $150,000.00 $31,156.98 Expenditures- - -$112,822.25 $124, 181. 41 -$157,136.29 -$13, 773. 37 -$39, 969. 67 -47, 936. 28 18. INACTIVE FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report complete for- New work Maintenance Chattanooga, Tenn., - - - Rossville, Ga -------- 2 - -and - 1949 $180, 997. 09 ------------ $25, 819, 002. 91 Cumberland, Ky. _ _ 1952 ........-......... ... 84, 000 Emergency flood control work pursuant to sec. 5 of the Flood Control Act, Aug. 18, 1941, as amended-------------------------------- 1951 -------------- $26, 465. 65 1 Awaiting local cooperation; 5-year limitation (specified in authorizing act) for furnishing assurances of compliance invoked Jan. 21, 1947. Public Law 314, 82d Cong., 2d sess., extended authorization expiration date from Jan. 21, 1952, to Dec. 31, 1953. 2 Lower priority project; no work scheduled for the fiscal years 1954 and 1955. FLOOD CONTROL-NASHVILLE, TENN., DISTRICT 1253 19. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Brush Creek and tributaries, House Public Works Com- May 12,1953 Unfavor. Tennessee, with a view to flood mittee resolution, Sept. able. protection (tributary of the Ten- 29, 1949. nessee River). Clarks River, Ky_................ Senate Public Works Com- Cumberland River, Ky. and mittee resolution Apr. 15, 1949. I------------ --------------- Senate Public Works Com- Tenn., with a view to substitu- mittee resolution July tion of a dam at Lower Cumber- 31, 1951. c. al land site for dams at Kuttawa (Eureka) and Dover sites.' Devils Jumps and Helenwood proj- House Public Works Com- ects, with reference to construc-, mittee resolution, Apr. tion thereof in interest of national 18, 1951. defense (reservoirs on South Fork River in vicinity of Ken- tucky-Tennessee State line). Elk River, Tenn., with respect to Senate Public Works Com- ............... flood protection at and in the mittee resolution, Jan. vicinity of Fayetteville, Tenn. 6, 1950. Fayetteville, Tenn., with respect .....do -...........- ....-........ ... . -.... to flood protection from Elk River, Tenn., at and in the vicinity of. First Creek, Tenn- ..------------ House Public Works Com- ---------^------ mittee resolution, Mar. 15, 1949. Flint Creek, Ala_ .__..-------- House Public Works Com- ------------- mittee resolution, Apr. 21, 1950. Flint River, Ala. and Tenn----_......... Senate Public Works Com- '-------------- mittee resolution, Mar. 12, 1949. French Broad River and tribu- Com- House Public Works taries, Tennessee, and North Carolina, above Douglas Dam. mittee resolution, 13, 1950. Mar. -------------- Helenwood and Devils Jumps proj- ects, with reference to construc- Com- House Public Works mittee resolution, Apr. -------------- tion thereof in interest of national 18, 1951. defense (reservoirs on South Fork River in vicinity of Ken- tucky-Tennessee State line). Hopkinsville, Ky., with respect to Senate Public Works Com- flood protection from Little mittee resolution, Feb. River, Ky., at and in the vicin- 25, 1949. ity of. Huntsville, Ala., with respect to Senate Public Works Com- flood protection from Pinhook mittee resolution, Jan. Creek and Huntsville Spring 28, 1949. Creek, Ala., at and in the vicin- ity of. Huntsville Spring Creek and Pin- .... do .... hook Creek, Ala., with respect to flood protection at and in the vicinity of Huntsville, Ala. Lick Creek, Tenn., with a view to House Public Works Com- May 29,1953 ............---------- Do. determining feasibility of pro- mittee resolution, Aug. viding flood protection (tribu- 17, 1949. tary of Tennessee River and tributaries, North Carolina, Ten- nessee, Alabama, and Kentucky.) Lick Creek Valley, Greene County Senate Public Works Com- Do. Tenn. mittee resolution, July ---------- ,----- 29, 1949. Little River, Ky., with respect to Senate Public Works Com- flood protection at and in the mittee resolution, Feb. vicinity of Hopkinsville, Ky. 25, 1949. See footnote at end of table. 1254 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. menation Congress Little Soddy and Soddy Creeks, House Public Works Com- Tenn., with respect to flood pro- mittee resolution, Aug. tection at and in the vicinity of 17, 1949. Soddy, Tenn. Lynn Camp Creek, Ky . Senate Public Works Com- ....----------. mittee resolution, Nov. 13, 1952. Mud Creek, Ala .....---.....------------.... House Public Works Com- _ ........... mittee resolution, July 6, 1949. Paint Rock River, Ala------- ........... Senate Public Works Com- __-__.-_.-_...--____-- mittee resolution, Mar. 12, 1949. Pinhook Creek and Huntsville Senate Public Works Com- Spring Creek, Ala., with respect mittee resolution, Jan. to flood protection at and in the 28, 1949. vicinity of Huntsville, Ala. Soddy and Little Soddy Creeks, House Public Works Com- Tenn., with respect to flood pro- mittee resolution, Aug. tection at and in the vicinity of 17, 1949. Soddy, Tenn. South Fork River (Big) construe- Senate Public Works Com- tion of reservoirs in vicinity of mittee resolution, Mar. Kentucky-Tennessee State line. 12, 1949. 1 Report made by Board of Engineers for rivers and harbors. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT This district comprises a portion of southwestern Ohio, west cen- tral Kentucky, a small portion of north central Tennessee, all of In- diana except the northern part and southeastern Illinois except the Cairo-Mounds-Mound City area, all included in the drainage basin of the Ohio River and its tributaries (exclusive of the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers) from mile 409.3 (below Pittsburgh) immedi- ately downstream from Aberdeen, Ohio, to the mouth. District engineer : Lt. Col. Clarence Bidgood, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Ohio River Division, Cincinnati, Ohio, comprising the Pittsburgh, Pa., Huntington, W. Va., Louisville, Ky., and Nashville, Tenn., districts: Col. Paschal N. Strong, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control-Continued Page Page 1. Locks and Dams 34 to 39, 41, 19. Cannelton, Ohio River Basin, and 43 to 53, Ohio River _ 1256 Ind-_- 1277 2. Ohio River, open channel 20. Rough River Reservoir and work ..---------------- 1256 channel improvement, 3. Kentucky River, Ky ...... 1256 Ky- 1278 4. Green, Barren, and Nolin 21. Evansville, Ohio River Basin, Rivers and Bear Creek, Ind- - - - - 1279 Ky_ 1259 22. Uniontown, Ohio River 5. Examinations, surveys, and Basin, Ky. ._. 1281 contingencies (general) 6. Plant allotment_-_ -- - 1262 1263 23 Delphi, Ohio River Basin, Ind-_- 1282 7. Inactive navigation projects- 1263 24. Vincennes, Ohio River Basin, 8. Miscellaneous activities .... 1263 Ind-_- 1282 25. Brevoort Levee, Wabash Flood control River, Ind_ 1283 26. Indianapolis, Ind_ 1285 9. Newport, Ohio River Basin, 27. Cagles Mill Reservoir, Ohio Ky 1263 River Basin, Ind- 1286 1i. Covington, Ohio River Basin, 28. New Harmony Bridge, Ohio Ky_ 1265 River Basin, Ill. and Ind_ 1288 11. Cincinnati, Ohio River Basin, 29. Rosiclare, Ill___ 1288 Ohio_ 1266 30. Paducah, Ohio River Basin, 12. West Fork of Mill Creek Ky_ 1289 Reservoir, Ohio River 31. Brookport, Ohio River Basin, Basin, Ohio_ 1268 Ill------------------ 1291 13. Lawrenceburg, Ohio River 32. Reevesville, Ohio River Basin, Ind_ 1270 Basin, Ill.____... 1292 14. Jackson, Ohio River Basin, 33. Ohio River Basin, Louis- Ky_ 1271 ville, Ky., District ...... 1293 15. Jeffersonville - Clarksvi le, 34. Snagging and clearing under Ohio River Basin, Ind -- 1271 authority of sec. 2 of the 16. Louisville, Ohio River Basin, Flood Control Act ap- Ky 1273 proved Aug. 28, 1937, as 17. New Albany, Ohio River amended___-- -_____- 1298 Basin, Ind _____ 1274 35. Preliminary examinations, 18. Hawesville, Ohio River surveys, and contingencies, Basin, Ky. 1276 for flood control ........ 1299 1255 1256 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Flood control-Continued Flood control-Continued Page Page 36. Inspection of completed proj- 40. Emergency flood control ects-------------------1299 work under authority of 37. Inactive flood control proj- public laws other than the ects-------------------1300 Flood Control Act ap- proved Aug. 18, 1941, as 38. Miscellaneous activities 1300 amended_____-- ___---_ 1304 39. Emergency flood control 41. Small flood control projects work under authority of under authority of sec. 205 the Flood Control Act, ap- of the Flood Control Act proved Aug. 18, 1941, as approved June 30, 1948, as amended --------------- 1303 amended.-------------- 1305 1. LOCKS AND DAMS 34 TO 39, 41, AND 43 TO 53, OHIO RIVER For report on this improvement, see page 1207. 2. OHIO RIVER, OPEN CHANNEL WORK For report on this improvement, see page 1214. 3. KENTUCKY RIVER, KY. Location. The Kentucky River is formed by the confluence of its North and Middle Forks about 4 miles east of the town of Beattyville in east central Kentucky, the South Fork joining the main stream at that place, and flows in a general northwesterly direction 258.6 miles and empties into the Ohio River at Carrollton, Ky., mile 545.8 below Pittsburgh, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Survey Chart for State of Ken- tucky; scale, 1: 500,000.) Existing project. The project provides for 14 locks and fixed dams to give in connection with the improvement of the Ohio River, slack water navigation of 6 feet minimum depth from the Ohio River to points on the three forks a short distance above Beattyville, Ky. The length of the 6-foot-depth project on the main system of the Kentucky River is 258.6 miles to the confluence of the Middle and North Forks. The river frequently rises to a height of 35 feet or more. Extreme flood height at lock 1 due to backwater from Ohio River when in flood is 60.3 feet, while extreme floods reach a height of 47.6 feet at lock 4, and 35.5 feet at lock 14. At some intermediate locks the extreme height of floods exceeds 40 feet. All flood heights are referred to upper pool gages. The cost of new work for the completed project, which contemplated the rehabilitation of the 5 State locks and dams and the extension of slack water to the three forks at Beattyville, was $4,176,749. The estimate of annual cost of operation and maintenance of the Kentucky River (1953) is $397,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1879, in accordance with the report published in House Exec- utive Document 47, 45th Congress, 3d Session (Annual Report, 1879, p. 1398). Operation and care of the locks and dams were included in the project July 1, 1935, under the provisions of the Permanent Appro- priation Repeal Act, approved June 26, 1934. No project map of the river has been published. RIVERS AND HARBORS-LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1257 The following statement shows the characteristics of the several locks and dams in this project: Lock Location Dimensions Great- When Dam est avail- Depth com- Cost able Miles Clear length of of on lower lower Foundation pleted Nearest town from width (full lock (feet miter mouth (feet) width (feet) sill of (feet) lock) (feet) 11 Carrollton, Ky_____ 4.0 38 145 8. 2 14. 8 Rock and clay_ 2 1882 12 Lockport, Ky___._ 31.0 38 145 13.9 6. 1 Rock__________ 1882 13 ---- Gest, Ky. -.-- 42. 0 38 145 13.2 6.5 .. do 1882 3$1, 350, 384. 86 14 Frankfort, Ky _____ 65. 0 38 145 13. 2 6. 3 _____do________ 1882 15 Tyrone, Ky_____. 82.2 38 145 15.0 6. 4 do_____ 2 1886 16 Versailles, Ky___... 96. 2 52 147 14. 0 6.4 Roc k and piles. 1894 314, 846. 70 17 High Bridge, Ky ___ 117. 0 52 147 15. 3 6. 8 Rock -------- 1897 290, 768.44 18 Little Hickman, Ky_ 139.9 52 146 18. 7 6.0 . do -1900 275, 463. 14 49 Vallye View, Ky____ 157. 5 52 148 17. 3 6. 6 do -- 1903 237, 645. 75 4 10 Ford, K y -... 176. 4 52 148 17. 0 6.0 - .do- -... . . 1904 221, 499. 58 4 11 College Hill, Ky.... 201. 0 52 148 18. 0 6. 0 do 1906 296, 592. 95 512 Ravenna, Ky ... 220.9 52 148 818.0 6.0 . do- 1910 425, 693. 33 '13 Willow, Ky_________ 239.9 52 148 718.0 6 7.0 do - 1915 461,475.52 5 14 Heidelberg, Ky- ... 249.0 52 148 7 16. 0 7 7. 0 --. do -.-- - 1917 392, 902.06 1 Fixed dam, crib construction. 2 Date reconstruction was completed by United States. 3 Built by the State of Kentucky. Cost is given for repairs by United States only. 4 Fixed dam, concrete construction. 5 Fixed dam, concrete construction, movable crest. , With movable wooden crest in operation on lock 12. 7 With movable wooden crest in operation on lock 13. Terminal facilities. Tanks for receiving gasoline are located at or near Carrollton, Frankfort, and Camp Nelson, Ky. Three inclines and one unloading tipple for receiving coal, two tipples and con- veyors for delivering coal and one derrick for receiving sand and gravel, all small in character and mostly used intermittently, are lo- cated at various points on the river. Operationand results during fiscal year. Maintenance: Work dur- ing the fiscal year consisted of the removal of shoals, snags and slides as required to maintain an adequate channel between the mouth of the river and Beattyville, Ky., in the pool of dam 14. Maintenance (operating and care) : Work during the fiscal year con- sisted of the operation and maintenance of the fourteen locks and dams. The costs were $54,592.32 for maintenance of channels and $276,- 826.37 for operating and care of locks and dams; a total of $331,418.69. The total expenditures, all from regular funds, were $339,869.57. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1917. The work accomplished under the project has been the rehabilitation of the five old State locks and dams and the con- struction of new locks and dams Nos. 6 to 14, inclusive. The year of completion of the various locks and dams is given in the table in the paragraph "Existing project." 1258 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The canalization system on the Kentucky River is in only fair condi- tion. The condition of the concrete-capped, stone-filled timber crib dams at locks 1 to 8, inclusive, varies from fair to poor, and the lime- stone walls at locks 1 to 6, inclusive, and lock No. 8 are wearing away by erosion. The remaining locks and dams, Nos. 9 to 14, inclusive, are of concrete construction and the masonry is generally in good con- dition. The controlling navigable depth in the section covered by the existing project was 6 feet at the end of the fiscal year. All locks were staffed with two employees each for the lockage of the limited amount of commercial traffic using the river. Operation of locks 8-14, inclusive, subsequent to June 30, 1954, is contingent on the development of sufficient commercial traffic in this reach of waterway to justify the continued maintenance of navigation facilities at Fed- eral expense. The costs to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Maintenance Regular and operation Total funds New work---..-----------------------------..... ...---------------- $4, 176, 749.05 $4,176, 749. 05 Maintenance-.---...--- ...--------------------------------- 736, 458. 12 .------------ 736, 458. 12 Operating and care of locks and dams_---------------- 2, 758, 010. 55 $51, 000 2, 809, 010. 55 Total-...... ..------------------... ... -----...---------- 7, 671, 217. 72 51, 000 7, 722, 217.72 The expenditures were $7,726,344.87, of which $7,675,344.87 was from regular funds and $51,000 from the appropriation "Mainte- nance and operation of dams and other improvements of navigable waters." In addition, the sum of $6,405,371.78 was expended between July 5, 1884, and June 30, 1937, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June .. . 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated.....--- -------------------------- ------------ ------------ $4,176, 749.05 .......---------------- Cost---- ----- ------------------------------------ 4,176, 749.05 Expenditures---- ...................----------------.......-------------------------- -----------........ 4,176, 749. 05 Maintenance: Appropriated----....... $217, 400.00 $257, 700. 00 $329, 853. 00 $206, 400. 00 $300, 750. 00 9, 985, 218. 05 Cost-- -------- ---- -- 211, 513. 89 286, 650. 11 298, 611. 11 194, 662. 49 331, 418. 69 9, 950, 840. 45 Expenditures-......... 214, 045. 40 267, 427. 16 317, 532. 35 190, 870. 62 339, 869. 57 9, 954, 967. 60 RIVERS AND HARBORS LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1259 4. GREEN, BARREN, AND NOLIN RIVERS, AND BEAR CREEK, KY. Location. Green River rises in Casey County, Ky., flows in a northwesterly direction 370 miles, and empties into the Ohio River about 8 miles above Evansville, Ind. Barren River rises in Monroe County, Ky., flows in a northwesterly direction 130 miles, and empties into Green River one-half mile above lock 4 and 149.5 miles above the mouth of Green River. Bear Creek rises in Grayson County, Ky., flows in a southerly direc- tion 40 miles, and empties into Green River 0.3 mile above new lock 5 and 168.4 miles above the mouth of Green River. Nolin River rises in Larue County, Ky., flows in a southwesterly direction about 105 miles, and empties into the Green River 1.8 miles above lock 6 and 183.5 miles above the mouth of Green River. Existing project. This provides for the purchase of improvements made prior to 1884, by the State of Kentucky, consisting of locks and dams 1 to 4, Green River, and 1, Barren River, which gave a continuous 4-foot depth for navigation from Bowling Green, on the Barren River, to the mouth of Green River; the reconstruction of lock 2, Green River; the upstream extension of slack water navigation on Green River to Mammoth Cave, Ky., by the construction of locks and dams 5 and 6, and by the removal of snags and slides; the con- struction of new locks at dam 1, Barren River, and at dam 5, Green River; the raising of the crest of dam 5, Green River, 2 feet, by means of a movable A-frame top; the improvement of Nolin River by the removal of obstructive bars, boulders, overhanging rocks, and snags; and the improvement of Bear Creek by removing snags and widening bends. The project for Green River extends from the mouth to Mammoth Cave, Ky., a distance of 197.8 miles; for Barren River from the mouth to Bowling Green, Ky., a distance of 30.1 miles; for Nolin River from the mouth to Meredith Ferry, a distance of 73/4 miles; and for Bear Creek, Ky., for a distance of 8 miles above its mouth. The navigable depth of the improved portions is limited to 5.5 feet by the elevations of the existing lock miter sills. Fluctuations in stage vary considerably at the different locks. At lock 3, Green River, ordinary fluctuations due to high stages are from 12 to 15 feet above the pool level, and at lock 1, Barren River, from 7 to 10 feet above pool. The maximum stages of record are 34 feet above normal pool stage at lock 3, Green River, and 29 feet at lock 1, Barren River. These stages were obtained during the floods of 1937 and 1913, respectively. 1260 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, IT. S. ARMY, 1953 The principal data concerning the locks and dams are shown in the following table: Location Greatest Depth Depth lengthon lower on upper Width of length Lift at miter miter Lock and Distance lock of lock normal sill at sill at dam from chamber for full pool normal normal Nearest town mouth of (feet) forwidth (feet) pool pool river level level (miles) (feet) (feet) (feet) GREEN RIVER 1_________ Spottsville, Ky __-------____ 9.1 35.5 139. 0 111.8 9.0 6. 7 2-------- Rumsey, Ky___---- ---- -__ 63.1 36. 0 141.0 14. 3 5.5 7. 8 3_.-__.._ Rochester, Ky- ------- ___- 108. 5 35. 8 137. 5 17. 0 5. 6 7. 3 4 .....-.. Woodbury, Ky-- --- 149. 0 35.8 138. 0 16. 4 6. 5 7. 1 New 5... Glenmore, Ky---- ------- __ 168. 1 56. 0 360. 0 15. 2 9. 3 12. 0 6--------- .... . Brownsville, Ky . _------ -_ 181. 7 36. 0 145. 0 9. 2 8. 8 8. 0 BARREN RIVER 1-----......... Greencastle, Ky ______.... ... 2 15. 0 56. 0 360. 0 15. 2 9. 3 12. 0 Lock and Character of foundation Kindof Type of construction complYear Cost of lock dam dam completed and dam GREEN RIVER 1 . .....- . Shale and coal---------.. Fixed -... Wood crib, concrete cap ...- 1835-40 $179, 110. 00 2 ... -... Shale__------- __--_-----do Wood crib_---------------- 1895 295, 696.00 3 ..-------..... Rock_--. _do ... do ------------------ 1833-36 121, 377.00 4---------- -- do ---------------- -- do--.-- ---- do------------ 1839 125, 718.00 New 5__-_ Piles and rock-___-__-__-..do 3___ Concrete masonry----_____ 1934 451, 020, 867. 89 6...---------...... Gravel_------. .....--------do ... Wood crib, concrete cap 1905 168, 415. 00 BARREN RIVER 1 fGravel----------- Piles in gravel ------ .-- do ..... do. _do ..---------------- 1934 a 871, 565.00 1 At normal pool dam 48, Ohio River. 2 Distance from mouth of Green River is 164.5 miles. 3 With movable A-frame crest 3 feet high. 4 Includes $4,033.50 for purchase of land. 5 Does not include $179,434.58, cost of old lock and dam 5. 6 Includes $729,269 for the new large lock completed in 1934, of which $1,800 was for purchase of land. The estimated cost of new work in Green and Barren Rivers, re- vised in 1930, is $2,796,540; of new work in Nolin River, $15,000; and of new work in Bear Creek, $23,000, of which $10,000 is to be con- tributed by local interests; a total of $2,834,540. The estimate of annual cost of operation and maintenance of locks and dams Nos. 1 to 4, Green River, and No. 1, Barren River, and for channel in Green and Barren Rivers between the mouth of Green River and Bowling Green, Ky. (1953), is $165,200. RIVERS AND HARBORS LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1261 Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 11, 1888 Purchase of the original improvements--.........---------.... H. Ex. Doe. 111, 49th Cong., 2d sess.; Annual Report 1887, p. 1903. Mar. 3, 18931 Construction of lock 2, Green River ..--------------........ Annual Report, 1891, p. 2439. July 13,1892 Construction of lock 5, Green River...--------------- July 13,1902 Construction of lock 6, Green River ---------------- Annual Report, 1891, p. 2478. Mar. 3,1905 Appropriation of $5,000 made for continuing the im- provement of Green River above the mouth of Big Barren River, with the following proviso: "That the Secretary of War may, in his discretion, expend such portion of said amount as may be necessary for removal of snags in Nolin River." July 3, 1930 Construction of new locks at dam 5, Green River, and Rivers and Harbors Committee dam 1, Barren River; modification of dam 5, Green Doec. 2, 71st Cong., 1st sess., River, widening of bends in Bear Creek, Ky. and H. Doc. 685, 69th Cong., 2d sess. June 26, 19342 Operation and care of locks and dams with War De- partment and appropriations for rivers and harbors. 3 Aug. 30, 1935 Improvements of Nolin River ....... IH. Doec. 480, 72d Cong., 2d sess. H 1 Deficiency act. 2 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. 3 Contains latest published map of the lower 12 miles of Nolin River. For map of the Green, Barren, and Rough Rivers, see H. Doc. 81, 73d Cong., 1st sess. Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, provides that in connection with the improvement of Bear Creek, Ky., local interests are to contribute $10,000 to the first cost of the dredg- ing, provide necessary rights-of-way at the bends, furnish without cost to the United States satisfactory areas for the disposal of ex- cavated material, and assume all flowage damages along Bear Creek. These conditions have not been met. The River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, provides that local interests provide any land or easements required for the purpose of the improvement of Nolin River. Local interests have been unable to obtain easements required for the removal of overhanging rock ledges at Whistle Mountain. Terminal facilities. There are 2 terminals on the Green River and 2 on Barren River for handling petroleum products. There are no terminals on the Nolin River or Bear Creek. These facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Maintenance :Work dur- ing the fiscal year consisted of the removal of shoals, snags, and slides as required to maintain an adequate channel between the mouth of the Green River and Bowling Green, Ky., on the Barren River. Maintenance (operating and care): Work during the fiscal year consisted of the operation and maintenance of locks and dams 1 to 4, inclusive, Green River, and lock and dam 1, Barren River. The costs were $42,868.57 for maintenance of channels and $63,- 843.63 for operating and care of locks and dams, a total of $106,712.20. The total expenditures, all from regular funds were $108,633.52. Condition at end of fiscal year. The canalization system on the Green and Barren Rivers is in only fair condition, except lock 1, Barren River, and lock and dam 5, Green River, which are in good condition. The controlling navigable depth in the section of river between Bowling Green, Ky., and the mouth of the Green River was 5.5 feet at the end of the fiscal year. Operation of locks Nos. 5 and 6, Green River, which are no longer used by commercial traffic, was 1262 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, Tf. S. ARMY, 19 53 discontinued on August 1, 1951. These two locks and dams are not worthy of further maintenance. New work remaining to be done consists of the removal of overhanging rock ledges at Whistle Moun- tain on Nolin River, provided for by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935; the improvement of Bear Creek, provided by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930; and the construction of re- placement lock No. 1, and lock and dam No. 2. The costs to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Maintenance Public Emergency Regular an works Relief Total operation funds funds funds New work .--------------------.. ......... $2, 359, 769.45 --------- $85, 000 ....--__...... $2,444, 769.45 Maintenance_ _------------------ 465, 619.94------------------ --------------- 465, 619.94 Operating and care of locks and dams _------.---------------- 1,378, 346.90 $19,000 .......... $2, 000 1,399, 346. 90 Total----------------- .................... 4, 203, 736. 29 19, 000 85, 000 2, 000 4, 309, 736. 29 The total expenditures were $4,314,780.18, including $85,000 Public Works funds, $2,000 Emergency Relief funds, and $19,000 from the appropriation "Maintenance and Operation of dams and other im- provements of navigable waters." In addition, the sum of $3,842,- 667.40 was expended between 1888 and June 30, 1936, on the operating and care of the works of improvement under provisions of the per- manent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June S- . 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated .....-------..------------------------------------------ ------ $2,444, 769.45 Cost ---- -------- ------------ ------------ ------------------------------------ 2, 444, 769.45 Expenditures-.........----------------- ----------- ------------------------------------ 2,444, 769.45 Maintenance: Appropriated--------........$127, 200.00 $193, 800.00 $153, 237. 00 $81,600.00 108, 500.00 5, 722, 048.35 Cost 116, 650.25 183, 477.86 108, 057.17 ..------------- 133,491.07 106, 712. 20 5, 707, 634. 24 Expenditures-......... 120, 822. 34 183, 286.80 109, 832. 59 134, 715. 19 108, 633. 52 5, 712, 678. 13 5. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost during the fiscal year was $43,688.01. The expenditures were $43,769.91. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated- .... . 1112, 800.00 $128, 600.00 $98,000.00 $40,000.00 $45,340.09 $3, 481, 629. 50 .. Cost--- ------------ . 145, 933. 24 121,361. 67 94, 875. 22 59, 051. 00 43, 688.01 3, 476, 597. 15 Expenditures-...--.... 152,856. 33 115, 973.43 96, 147.35 58, 937.07 43, 769.91 3,476, 587. 65 RIVERS AND HARBORS-LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1263 6. PLANT ALLOTMENT-LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-........ $223,965.00 $369,219.53 ----------------- $3,117.564.76 Expenditures --------- 840, 538. 54 $181, 715.63 -$144,214.24 -$390,915.06 -$462,019.15 1,782, 630.63 7. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to full report, June 30, 1953 Estimated Name of project see annual requiredto report required to for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Licking River, Ky. --------- -------------- 1901 $13, 045. 00 $. ..... 2. Tradewater River,- Ky.2------------------_ 1941 18, 568.48 $7, 570. 77 Completed. 3. White River, Ind. 1909 119, 311.58 _ ...... . Do. 4. Clearing navigable streams under authority 1951---.- ...... 12, 131.48 Do. of Public Law 14, 79th Cong. 5. Rough River, lKy.---.--..--.-.....-.-.-.-.. 1952 105, 500.00 101, 195. 79 Do. 1Recommended for abandonment in H. Doec. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 2 No commerce reported. 8. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Congress No. mendation Green and Barren Rivers, Ky .... Senate Public Works Com- _. mittee resolution, Apr. 15, 1949. Licking River, Ky., at and in House Public Works Com- . . vicinity of Covington and New- mittee resolution, June port, Ky. 24, 1953. Ohio River at Brookport, Ill....... River and Harbor Act, ........................... July 24, 1946. Ohio River, 12-foot project between Rivers and Harbors Comn- ....... ......... Pittsburgh, Pa., and Cairo, Ill. mittee resolution, Sept. (report being made by Division 14, 1943. Engineer). White River, Ind...........-------------..... Commerce Committee res- _- olution, Feb. 28, 1946. White River, Ind.. improvement Rivers and Harbors Com- . ............ for navigation between Broad mittee resolution, Feb. Ripple Dam and Noblesville. 15, 1946. White River, West Fork, Ind- ...... River and Harbor Act, ..... ....... July 24, 1946. 9. NEWPORT, OHIO RIVER BASIN, KY. Location. In Campbell County, Ky., on the left bank of the Ohio River and the right bank of the Licking River at their confluence, 470 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of 8,000 feet of earth levee, 1,805 feet of concrete wall, 2,435 feet of cellular-type steel sheet piling wall, three pumping plants, and other necessary appurtenances. The line of protection begins at high 1264 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 ground near the east end of Lexington Avenue, extends in a north- westerly direction to the left bank of the Ohio River, thence down- stream to the mouth of the Licking River and upstream along the right bank of Licking River to high ground in the vicinity of Lowell and 12th Streets. The section along Licking River from Chestnut Street to Hodge Street is cellular-type steel sheet piling wall and the section from Hodge Street to Lowell and 12th Streets is concrete wall. The project will provide protection for the city of Newport, Ky., against Ohio River and Licking River floods equal to the 1937 flood (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The estimated cost of the project (1953) is $7,200,400; the actual non-Federal cost is $298,500. The existing project has been selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. The city of Newport has acquired all necessary rights-of-way. Operations and results during fiscal year. Work under the con- tract for completion of the cellular-type steel sheet piling wall was finished during the year, completing construction of the project. Local interests performed routine maintenanc of the project. There was no flood during the year which required operation of the project. The costs during the fiscal year were $320,629.31 for new work. The expenditures were $457,502.59. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in April 1946 and was essentially complete when assigned to local interests for maintenance on September 29, 1951. The work re- maining to be done on that date has since been completed with all work physically complete on June 18, 1953. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $7,020,659 from regular funds and $6,150.48 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $7,026,809.48, all for new work. The expenditures were $7,033,835.48 from regular funds and $6,150.48 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $7,039,985.96. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated-__-__.. $1,800,000.00 $2,200,000.00 $333, 000.00 ---------- $200,000. 00 $7, 200, 351. 25 Cost --------------- 803, 606. 56 2, 646, 980. 33 859, 672.34 $272,259. 65 320, 629. 31 7, 026, 809. 48 Expenditures--------- 706, 077. 67 2, 552, 414. 21 1, 005, 470. 97 241, 097. 40 457, 502. 59 7, 039, 985. 96 1Includes $6,150.48 Emergency Relief funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ------------------- $99, 062. 19 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954- ..-------- 99, 062.19 FLOOD CONTROL--LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1265 10. COVINGTON, OHIO RIVER BASIN, KY. Location. In Kenton County, Ky., on the left bank of the Ohio River and the left bank of the Licking River at their confluence, 470.5 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of 2,390 feet of earth levee and 3,580 feet of concrete wall along the Ohio River; 8,370 feet of earth levee and 1,220 feet of con- crete wall along the Licking River; 10 pumping plants; and other nec- essary appurtenances. The Ohio River section begins near Second and Wright Streets, extends along the left bank of the river on or near Second Street to Washington Street, then northeast to River- side Drive, paralleling Riverside Drive on the south side to Greenup Street, thence along the west side of this street in a southerly direction to high ground. The Licking River section begins about 300 feet east of Eighth and Garrard Streets, parallels this latter street and Prospect Street at a distance of about 300 feet on the riverside to 12th Street, thence parallel to Maryland Street on the riverside for 800 feet, thence in a southerly direction parallel and adjacent to the left bank of Licking River to a point near Oakland Street 500 feet south of Wallace Avenue, thence about 300 feet west to high ground. This section also includes about 900 feet of earth levee on Eastern Avenue between Wallace Avenue and 26th Street, and about 300 feet of concrete wall to protect Booth Hospital in the vicinity of Kennedy and Third Streets. The project will provide protection for the city of Covington, Ky., against Ohio and Licking River floods equal to the 1937 flood (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The (1953) estimated Federal cost of the project is $7,753,300; the estimated non-Federal cost is $765,000. The existing project has been selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Bond issue to cover rights-of-way and damage costs was voted on November 6, 1945. Formal assurances of local cooperation were adopted on November 29, 1945, by the board of commissioners of the city of Covington and approved September 26, 1947. Rights-of-way have been acquired nec- essary for construction work, except for outlets to ponding area at 24th Street pumping plant. The funds contributed for joint design, engineering studies, and construction of sewer facilities along Licking River totaled $246,- 261.89. This work is beyond the scope of the authorized Federal project. Operations and results during fiscal year. Plans and specifications were completed and approved for the five pumping plants along Licking River and for coordination of sewers and pumping facili- ties under contract 2279 with sanitation district No. 1 of Campbell and Kenton Counties, Ky. Construction of section C by contract 4392 was started July 12, 1952, and continued throughout the year. Con- tract was awarded for construction of the five pumping plants along 278038-53-voL. 2- 18 1266 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Licking River on March 31, 1953. Contract for dehumidification for Russell, Main Street, and Willow Run pumping plants was awarded and work accomplished during year. The costs during the fiscal year were $1,185,994.63 from regular funds and $92,185.98 from contributed funds, a total of $1,278,180.61, all for new work. The expenditures were $1,223,310.82 from regular funds and $92,185.98 from contributed funds, a total of $1,315,496.80. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in July 1948, and was 60 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of sections A and B; Russell Street, Main Street, and Willow Run pumping plants is complete including de- humidification. Construction of section C is 43 percent complete, and contract has been awarded for construction of Court, Kennedy, Pleas- ant, 19th, and 24th Streets pumping plants. Plans and specifications have been approved for construction of coordinated sewers and pump- ing facilities (contract 2279). The work remaining to be done con- sists of completion of section C, coordination of sewers and pumping facilities, and five pumping plants along Licking River. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $4,508,782.21 from regular funds, $7,453.72 from Emergency Relief funds, and $92,185.98 from contributed funds, a total of $4,608,421.91, all for new work. The expenditures were $4,512,347.83 from regular funds, $7,453.72 from Emergency Relief funds, and $92,185.98 from contributed funds, a total of $4,611,987.53. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 1 2 New work: Appropriated- ........ $900, 000. 00 $1,041,700.00 $890, 000. 00 $1,400,000.00 $821, 000. 00 $5, 620, 153. 72 Cost---------------... . .. 755, 790. 11 969, 445. 17 1, 278, 043. 97 196, 467. 68 1, 185, 994. 63 4, 516, 235. 93 Expenditures --------- 562, 192. 61 1, 051, 321. 90 1, 246, 613. 11 308, 401. 37 1, 223, 310. 82 4, 519, 801. 55 1 In addition, $92,185.98 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 2 Includes $7,453.72 Emergency Relief funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ------------------- $318, 557. 86 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_ ......... 1,100, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954- ___- 1, 418, 557. 86 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project- 1, 033, 146. 28 11. CINCINNATI, OHIO RIVER BASIN, OHIO Location. The project is located in the city of Cincinnati on the right bank of the Ohio River, in Hamilton County, Ohio, 472.5 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The project consists of a barrier dam across Mill Creek near its mouth, and a concrete wall, with appurtenant works, extending from the east bank of the creek along the Ohio River to FLOOD CONTROL-LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1267 high ground near the intersection of Baymiller and Kenyon Streets. The project protects Mill Creek Valley and a small portion of the river front section of Cincinnati against Ohio River floods of 1937 magni- tude (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The barrier dam includes a pumping installation to dispose of discharges of Mill Creek (drainage area 165 square miles) into the Ohio River during flood periods. The entire project involved the construction of a bar- rier-dam pumphouse including pumps, motors and all necessary elec- trical and other mechanical equipment; appropriate outlet works to pass Mill Creek discharges during normal periods; 600 feet of levee and 820 feet of wall between the western abutment of the dam and pumphouse; and about 5,660 linear feet of concrete wall to form the eastern closure of the dam. The project also provides gates, drainage-disposal facilities, and other appurtenant works. The estimated Federal cost of the project (1953) is $9,977,760; the estimated non-Federal cost is $1,027,600. The project was selected for construction under the general au- thorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. All require- ments have been fulfilled. During the fiscal year 1945, modifica- tions of the Evans Street sewer were performed with funds in the amount of $10,693.26 furnished by the city of Cincinnati. During fiscal years 1947 and 1948, funds in the amounts of $174,283.07 and $6,873.51, respectively, were supplied by the city of Cincinnati for sewer modifications near Carr Street and relocation of traffic gates. This work is beyond the scope of the authorized Federal project. The funds furnished were in excess of total expenditures for this work by an amount of $20,122.79, which has been returned to the city. Operations and results during fiscal year. The work performed during the fiscal year consisted of final settlement of contract for construction of unit 7, periodic inspections of completed works, and operation and repair of Mill Creek gages. Local interests performed routine maintenance of the project. There was no flood during the year which required operation of the project. The costs during the fiscal year were $29,097.65 from regular funds for new work. The expenditures were $29,349.05. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the levees, walls and the barrier dam was complete. Six pumping units were in op- erating condition in the barrier-dam pumping station. The project is complete except for completion of the operations and maintenance manual. The total Federal costs to the end of the fiscal year were $9,954,901.34 from regular funds and $9,360.28 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $9,964,261.62. In addition, surplus property valued at $19,- 959 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. The ex- penditures were $9,954,901.34 from regular funds, and $9,360.28 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $9,964,261.62. In addition, $171,727.05 was expended from contributed funds. 1268 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 194912 New work: Appropriated--------....... $65, 000.00 $650, 000.00 ..........-------- $27, 100. 00 $22, 100. 00 2 $9, 977, 760. 28 Cost-_ _--------. . 146, 940. 79 816, 365. 27 9, 551. 77 2, 362. 46 29, 097, 65 3 9, 964, 261. 62 Expenditures-----......---. 198, 388. 56 839, 131.70 11, 698. 68 2, 212. 28 29, 349.05 29, 964,261. 62 1 In addition $171,727.05 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 2 Includes $9,360.28 Emergency Relief funds, and $650.000 from appropriation 21X3113.010 flood control, general refund to the city of Cincinnati, repayment of funds advanced. 3In addition, surplus property valued at $19,959 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953__ ____ ____---- _ $13, 498. 66 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ____-___ 13, 498. 66 12. WEST FORK OF MILL CREEK RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, OHIO Location. The site of the west fork of Mill Creek Dam is on the west fork of Mill Creek 6.5 miles above its junction with Mill Creek and 2 miles northeast of Mount Healthy, Ohio, and about 10 miles north of downtown Cincinnati. The reservoir will extend upstream about 3 miles and all lies within Hamilton County, Ohio. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a dam for flood control recreation, and reduction of pumping requirements at the Mill Creek barrier dam. The dam consists of an earth embankment with a maximum height of about 100 feet and a total length of 1,100 feet. The improvement includes a gate-controlled concrete conduit 10.5 feet in diameter under the embankment along the right abutment and an uncontrolled spillway through the right abutment ridge, and appurtenant work. A perma- nent pool at elevation 675 having an area of 183 acres is provided. The storage between elevations 675 and 702 amounting to 9,850 acre- feet, which is equivalent to 6.3 inches of runoff from the 29.5 square miles of drainage area above the dam, will be reserved for flood control and reduction of pumping requirements at the Mill Creek barrier dam. The estimated Federal cost of the project (1953) is $2,981,700; the estimated non-Federal cost is $570,801 which amount includes $50,000 contributed in fulfillment of project authorization. The estimated annual cost for operation and maintenance of the project (1953) is $26,700. The latest published map is contained in House Document No. 198, 80th Congress, 1st session. The existing project has been selected for construction under the additional authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. Local cooperation. Local interests are required to release necessary land under their control at no cost to the United States and give as- surances that they will prevent future channel encroachment below the dam site in connection with the flood control reservoir. In case the reservoir is enlarged to include a conservation pool, local interests must contribute one-half the additional cost of such pool, including FLOOD CONTROI---LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1269 one-half of the cost of relocation of sanitary sewer, and agree to hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from its provision. The board of county commissioners of Hamilton County, Ohio, adopted a resolution on October 8, 1947, signifying willingness to fulfill local cooperation requirements including the provision of the conservation pool. Assurances of local cooperation were executed on the same date. A contract with the United States for the relocation of the sanitary sewer outside the reservoir area in order to include the conservation pool in the project has been accepted by Hamilton County, in which the United States pays one-half the cost of such relocation work. The amount of $50,000, required as a local contribution toward the additional cost of providing the conservation pool, has been furnished by the Hamilton County Commissioners. Operations and results during fiscal year. Construction of dam, spillway, outlet works, sanitary sewer, parking area, water system, rehabilitation of one operator's quarters and Winton Road relocation was completed during fiscal year. All required lands were acquired. Routine operation and maintenance was performed the last half of the year. The costs during the year were $794,680.25 for new work and $16,- 534.77 for operation and maintenance. The expenditures were $937,- 464.45 for new work and $16,528.97 for operation and care. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in March 1949, and completed in December 1952, except for minor items of work. The work remaining at the end of fiscal year consists of rehabilitation of second operator's quarters, miscellaneous security fencing, construction of gutters and walks, and preparation of operation and maintenance manual. The total costs for new work to the end of the fiscal year were $2,- 883,575.53 from regular funds and $50,000 from contributed funds, a total of $2,933,575.53. The expenditures for new work were $2,883,- 550.59 from regular funds and $50,000 from contributed funds, a total of $2,933,550.59. The total costs for operation and care to the end of fiscal year were $16,534.77. The expenditures were $16,528.97. Cost and financia summary Fiscal year ending June 30 . Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated-......... $1,000,000.00 $1,041,700.00 $900, 000.00 -$400,000.00 -$60, 000.00 $2,981,700.00 Cost------------- . 85, 567. 32 648, 644. 49 699, 458. 51 599, 339. 00 794, 680. 25 2, 883, 575. 53 Expenditures--------... 83, 368.80 647, 393.88 600, 423.07 560, 108.24 937, 464.45 2, 883, 575. 53 Maintenance: Appropriated---....... ..........------------.....------------............----------...........---------...... 19, 000. 00 19, 000.00 Cost----- --......----..........---------------....--------------------.......-----------............ 16, 534. 77 16, 534.77 Expenditures-----...............-------...---------- ..------------.....--......................... 16, 528. 97 16, 528. 97 1 In addition $50,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953--------- $75,907. 50 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954----------- 75, 907. 50 1270 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 13. LAWRENCEBURG, OHIO RIVER BASIN, IND. Location. In Dearborn County, Ind., on the right bank of the Ohio River, 492.9 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The plan of improvement consists of the con- struction of approximately 18,000 feet of earth levee, 320 feet of concrete wall, relocation of a part of Tanners Creek involving the excavation of approximately 130,000 cubic yards of earth, provision for 8 closure structures, 4 pumping plants, and other appurtenant works. The levee begins at high ground on the east side of Greendale and extends across low ground in north part of Lawrenceburg to the right bank of the Ohio River, thence downstream and along the Ohio River to the left bank of Tanners Creek, thence along Tanners Creek to tie into high ground at the west side of Greendale. The concrete wall is on the west side of Greendale and in the vicinity of Seagrams' warehouse. The project protects practically all of the city of Lawrenceburg and the entire subrub of Greendale against Ohio River floods equal to the 1937 flood (maximum of record) with a 3-foot free- board. The estimated Federal cost of the project (1953) is $2,433,400; the estimated non-Federal cost is $284,725. The existing project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Fully complied with. Operation and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of performing periodic inspections. Local interests performed routine maintenance. There was no flood during the year which required operation of the project. The costs during the fiscal year were $116.36 for new work. The expenditures were $6,095.23. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in May 1940, and was substantially completed in December 1941. Work was started on the construction of relief wells and drainage system in December 1951, and competed in June 1952. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $2,428,386.54 from regular funds and $5,027.11 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $2,433,413.65, all for new work. The expenditures were $2,428,386.54 from regular funds and $5,027.11 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $2,433,413.65. Cost and fitnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30;1953; includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New work: Appropriated....--------------------- . $160, 000. 00 -$59, 440.00 -$7, 173. 46 $2, 433, 413. 65 --------------- Cost_ _ $21,392.90 $1, 244. 68 54, 132. 70 42, 172. 52 116. 36 2, 433, 413.65 Expenditures--------.. 21, 612. 83 988.39 41, 347. 17 49, 334. 76 6, 095. 23 2,433,413.65 1 Includes $5,027.11 Emergency Relief Administration funds. FLOOD CONTROL--LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1271 14. JACKSON, OHIO RIVER BASIN, KY. Location. In Breathitt County on the North Fork of the Kentucky River, 305 miles above the Ohio River. Existing project. The project consists of excavation of a cutoff channel across the neck of an ox-bow bend. The new channel has a length of about 150 feet, a base width of 200 feet and a depth of about 60 feet. It will shorten the stream length by about 4.25 miles and will reduce flood heights at Jackson, Ky., from 4 to 6 feet on all floods, resulting in the elimination of 75 percent of the flood damages now sustained by the city. The estimated Federal cost of the project (1953) is $230,000; the non-Federal cost is $3,000. The project was selected for construction under the additional au- thorization for Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Officials of Jackson, Ky., have adopted a resolution giving assurances of local cooperation. Operations and results during fiscal year. There was no work done during the year due to no available funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. Work on surveys, explorations and preparation of plans is 9 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $1,880.17. The total expenditures were $1,880.17. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: ........-------.......... Appropriated--------- ..----------- -$3, 100 -$19.83 .--.-.... $1, 880. 17 Cost-..---------------- $396. 22 $29.89------------............ 66.88------------ ........... 1,880. 17 Expenditures--------......... 395. 11 ----------- 31.00 ............ 66.88------------ 1,880. 17 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ---------- $228, 119. 83 15. JEFFE;RSONVILLE-CLARKSVILLE, OHIO RIVER BASIN, IND. Location. The Jeffersonville-Clarksville area is located in Clark County, Ind., on the right bank of the Ohio River, 603 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a system of levees and concrete flood walls, consisting of the following features: Section I, an earth levee 19,630 feet in length, including 7,030 feet of roadway levee and 12,600 feet of new earth levee, extending from high ground near Silver Creek and Emery Crossing Road along the right bank of the Ohio River to the foot of Smyser Avenue in Clarksville; section II, unit 1, 8,810 feet of concrete wall extending along the right bank of the Ohio River from near the foot of Penn Street downstream to the vicinity of Smyser Avenue to join with section I; section II, unit 2b, 450 feet of concrete wall and 1,540 feet of new earth levee extending from high ground near Jef- 1272 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 ferson and High Streets to join unit 1 near Penn Street; section II, unit 2a, 5,570 feet of new earth levee across low ground northeast of Jeffersonville; 10 pumping plants for the disposal of interior drainage, and appurtenant works. The project provides protection for the adjoining municipalities of Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and Claysburg, and approximately 3.8 square miles of contiguous agricultural and suburban areas against Ohio River floods equal to the flood of 1937 (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The estimated cost of the project (1953) is $4,190,400 of which an amount not exceeding $166,320 may be applied to lands and damages; the estimated non-Federal cost is $590,888. The existing project has been selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. On March 15, 1940, the President approved a waiver of 36 percent of the estimated cost of lands, easements and rights-of-way, under the provisions of section 8 of the Flood Control Act approved August 11, 1939. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Work consisted of studies for the dehumidification test program and prototype test on syphonic action. Local interests performed routine maintenance. There was no flood (luring the year which required operation of the project. The costs during the fiscal year were $1,662.62 for new work. The expenditures were $1,934.38. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in July 1940 and substantially completed in October 1949. The project has been assigned to local interests for maintenance and operation. The work remaining consists of completion of studies for the dehumidification test program and prototype test on syphonic action. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $4,179,317.50 from regular funds and $3,952.88 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $4,183,270.38, all for new work. The expenditures were $4,179,317.50 from regular funds and $3,952.88 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $4,183,270.38. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated......... $235,000.00 -$25,000.00 -$7, 500. 00 500. $6, 00 ------------ $4, 190. 407.01 Cost---------------............. 725, 376. 51 122, 415. 80 1,300.96 36 1,464. $1, 662. 62 4, 183, 270.38 Expenditures.- . 707, 915.21 195, 422.35 1,403.07 1,392. 60 1,934.38 4, 183, 270.38 SIncludes $3,952.88 Emergency Relief funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953---___--------------------- $7,136..63 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954----___ 7, 136. 63 FLOOD CONTROL-LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1273 16. LOUISVILLE, OHIO RIVER BASIN, KY. Location. Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Ky., on the left bank of the Ohio River, 607 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a system of levees and concrete flood walls consisting of the following features: Section A, including 941 feet of earth levee and 9,313 feet of concrete wall, extending from high ground north- east of the intersection of Brownsboro Road and Mellwood Avenue downstream across Beargrass Creek in a westerly direction to high ground near the intersection of Preston and Main Streets; section AA, including 2,500 feet of concrete wall, extending from the inter- section of Preston and Main Streets north and west of industrial and commercial developments to high ground at Second and Main Streets; section B, including 6,052 feet of earth levee and 8,896 feet of con- crete wall, extending from high ground near Fourth and Main Streets downstream along the left bank of the Ohio River to the approach fill of the Kentucky and Indiana terminal railroad bridge; section C, including 9,024 feet of earth levee, extending from the lower end of section B downstream along the northwest edge of the city area to high ground along Northwestern Parkway and the west end of Main Street; section D, including 7,368 feet of earth levee and 2,725 feet of concrete wall, extending from high ground in Shawnee Park downstream along the river bank to a point near the corporate limits of the city of Louisville; section E, including 43,997 feet of earth levee and 94 feet of concrete wall, extending downstream from the lower end of section D along the river bank to the mouth of Cane Run ditch, thence upstream along the right bank of this ditch and Big Run ditch to high ground at United States Highways No. 31W and 60 near Greenwood Avenue; 14 pumping plants for disposal of interior drain- age; and other appurtenant structures. The project will provide protection for the city of Louisville Ky., and adjacent highly developed county area at the southwestern limits of the city against Ohio River floods equal to the (maximum of rec- ord), flood of 1937. The estimated Federal cost of new work (1953) is $26,812,500; the estimated non-Federal cost is $2,500,000. The existing project has been selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Bond issue to cover rights-of-way costs was voted on November 5, 1940. Formal assurances of local cooperation, dated February 28, 1941, have been furnished in accordance with a resolution of the board of aldermen of the city of Louisville adopted February 25, 1941. Sale of bonds in the amount of $1,500,000 was authorized by the board of aldermen on March 29, 1946. All rights-of-way for sections A, B, C, D, E, and 14 pumping plants have been furnished. The funds contributed for joint design, engineering studies, and construction of interior drainage facilities beyond the scope of the authorized Federal project totaled $1,613,399.72 at the end of the fiscal year, of which $26,057 was contributed by the city of Louisville and 1274 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 $1,587,342.72 was contributed by the Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District. Operations and results during fiscal year. Work was continued on contracts in force. Contract awards were made for construction of Mill Creek, Lee's Lane and Paddy's Run pumping plants, additional relief wells for section E, and for part of the equipment for Beargrass Creek pumping plant. Preparation of construction plans and speci- fications was continued as required for construction. The costs during the fiscal year were $2,660,745.99 from regular funds and $360,344.18 from contributed funds, a total of $3,021,090.17 all for new work. The expenditures were $3,111,278.07 from regular funds and $395,452.93 from contributed funds, a total of $3,506,731. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in March 1947 and was 70 percent completed at end of fiscal year. Construction of sections A, part 1 and 2, B, C, D, and E, and Shawnee, 27th and 34th Streets pumping plants was completed. The construction of the State fair grounds pumping plant was 65 percent completed, 5th, 10th and 17th Streets pumping plants 93 percent; Buchanan and Fourth Streets pumping plants 99 percent; Mill Creek, Lee's Lane, and Paddy's Run pumping plants 43 percent. The work remaining consists of completion of the nine pumping plants under contract, construction of Beargrass Creek Pumping plant, section AA wall and pumping plant, dehumidification of pumping plants, addi- tional relief wells for section E and providing electric facilities. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $16,982,240.99 from regular funds, $8,902.40 from Emergency Relief funds and $1,612,- 487.87 from contributed funds, a total of $18,603,631.26, all for new work. The expenditures were $16,976,004.36 from regular funds, $8,902.40 from Emergency Relief Funds and $1,612,487.87 from con- tributed funds, a total of $18,597,394.63. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated-........ $4,000,000.00 $4,092,500.00 $3,600,000.00 $4,500,000.00 $4,229.000.00 $23, 547, 794. 44 Cost--- ............13, 545, 115. 69 2, 295, 045. 653, 271, 664. 11 2, 699, 998.37 2, 660, 745. 99 16, 991,143.39 Expenditures-........ 3, 615, 555. 41 2, 609, 149. 91 2, 830, 887. 67 2, 838, 354. 66 3,111, 278. 07 16,984, 906.76 1 In addition $1,612,487.87 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 2 Includes $8,902.40 Emergency Relief funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-_______----- - -- $3, 584, 681.28 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_......... 3, 584, 681.28 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_--- _ ------------- ___ 3, 264, 705. 56 17. NEW ALBANY, OHIO RIVER BASIN, IND. Location. In Floyd County, Ind., on the right bank of the Ohio River, 608 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of 2.8 miles of earth levee, 0.7 mile of concrete wall, 6 FLOOD CONTROL---LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1275 pumping plants and other necessary appurtenant structures. The main portion of the levee and walls begins at high ground near Glenwood Court and extends downstream along the right bank of Silver Creek to the right bank of the Ohio River, thence downstream along the bank of the river to high ground at Fourth and Moore Streets. Also included is a short section of levee across Slate Run Creek near its entrance into Silver Creek. The project will provide protection for the city of New Albany, Ind., against Ohio River floods equal to the flood of 1937 (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The estimated cost of the project (1953) is $5,492,300; the estimated non-Federal cost is $740,000. The existing project has been selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. The New Albany Flood Control District was organized on June 4, 1946, by order of the Floyd County circuit court. Assurances of local cooperation were executed by this district on March 15, 1947. Acquisi- tion of rights-of-way is complete. The city of New Albany has con- tributed $31,988.86 for modification of sewers in connection with flood wall construction and $95,000 has been paid by Southern Railway Co. for provision of additional embankment along the levee for a distance of 5,400 feet, from a point about 300 feet from the downstream end of the levee to East Fourth Street, on which to relocate their main track. This work is beyond the scope of the authorized Federal project. Operations and results during fiscal year. Construction of section II, part 2 was continued. Contracts were awarded for construction of east and west sections pumping plants and furnishing equipment. Preparation of construction plans and specifications was completed for west section pumping plants. The costs during the fiscal year were $1,257,766.68 from regular funds and $88,599.61 from contributed funds, a total of $1,346,366.29 for new work. The expenditures were $1,421,608.53 from regular funds and $88,599.61 from contributed funds, a total of $1,510,208.14. Condition: at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in March 1948 and was 79 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year. Section I, parts 1 and 2, and section II, part 1 con- struction was complete. Construction of section II, part 2 was 88 percent complete; construction of east section pumping plants was 62 percent complete; west section pumping plants construction was 20 percent complete. The remaining work consists of completion of construction and furnishing equipment for the six pumping plants, extension of electric facilities, preparation of operation and main- tenance manual and miscellaneous repairs and work. The total costs to the end of fiscal year were $4,446,143.84 from regular funds, $3,278.07 from Emergency Relief funds and $112,638.27 from contributed funds, a total of $4,562,060.18, all for new work. The expenditures were $4,445,977.75 from regular funds, $3,278.07 from Emergency Relief funds and $112,638.27, from contributed funds, a total of $4,561,894.09. 1276 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June . . . . .30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 New work: Appropriated ........ $1,050,000.00 $1,600,000.00 $1,950,000.00 $75, 000. 00 $329, 000.00 $5, 492, 258.64 Cost---------------........ 514, 085.23 791, 732. 53 972, 779. 40 750, 384. 24 1, 257, 766. 68 4, 449, 421. 91 Expenditures -------- 476, 686.48 786, 291. 93 819, 082. 76 815, 418. 46 1, 421, 608. 53 4, 449, 255. 82 1In addition $112,638.27 for new work was expended fron contributed funds. 2Includes $3,278,07 Emergency Relief funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 195--__------------------ $714, 272.49 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 _--------. 714, 272.49 18. HAWESVILLE, OHIO RIVER BASIN, KY. Location. In Hancock County, Ky., on the left bank of the Ohio River, 723.9 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of 4,653 feet of earth levee, required diversion sewers, one pumping plant and other necessary appurtenances. The earth levee has an average height of 19.5 feet and begins at high ground about 400 feet east of the courthouse square and extends in a northeasterly direction along the left bank of Coperas Branch to the left bank of the Ohio River, thence downstream along the Ohio River to the mouth of Lead Creek, thence upstream along the right bank of Lead Creek to high ground at United States Highway 60. It will provide protection for the city of Hawesville, Ky., against Ohio River floods equal to the 1937 flood (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The current (1953) estimated Federal cost of new work is $973,900; the estimated non-Federal cost is $68,000. The existing project has been selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Formal assur- ances of local cooperation, dated September 3, 1946, have been adopted by the common council of the city of Hawesville. Acquisition of the rights-of-way is complete. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of continuing construction of pumping plant and diversion sewers. Preparation of the operation and maintenance manual was started. The costs during the fiscal year were $148,249.73 for new work. The expenditures were $180,945.92. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the levee and drain- age outlets was started in May 1950, and was completed February 1952. The pumping plant construction was started in January 1952, and was 99 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year, and the entire project was 97 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $954,879.66 for new work. The expenditures were $954,879.66. FLOOD CONTROL---LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1277 Cost and fliancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 .1952 1953 priorto1949 I . .. . - -- - New work: Appropriated $200, 000. 00 $650, 000.00 ----------...... .-----... 08, 000.00 -$6, 000.00 $973, 866. 15 Cost .... ..---------------35, 747. 60 37, 821. 75 $463, 209. 02 251, 111. 97 148, 249. 73 954, 879.66 Expenditures -------- 29, 712. 31 29, 057. 57 403, 230.83 293, 194.47 180, 945.92 954,879. 66 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953---------------------------- $13, 384. 76 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_----------- 13,384. 76 19. CANNELTON, OHIO RIVER BASIN, IND. Location. Cannelton is located in Perry County, Ind., on the right bank of the Ohio River, 724 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of 2,269 feet of earth levee, beginning at high ground 450 feet southwest of the intersection of St. Louis and Long Avenues and ex- tending in a westerly direction to the bank of the Ohio River at the end of Hafele Street; 4,790 feet of concrete wall, extending from the lower end of the levee downstream along the bank of the Ohio River on the riverside of Front Street to the intersection of Herzeele Street, thence in a northerly direction along the Southern Railway tracks to a point near the intersection of Second and Hunt Streets; 1,351 feet of earth levee, extending from the lower end of the concrete wall in a northerly direction to high ground at the northwestern limits of the city; three pumping plants for disposal of interior drainage; and other appurtenant structures. The project provides protection for the city of Cannelton, Ind., against Ohio River floods equal to the 1937 flood (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The current estimated cost of new work (1952) is $1,914,000; the estimated non-Federal cost is $40,000. The existing project has been selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937. Local cooperation. See page 4-5 for requirements. Formal assur- ances of local cooperation, dated August 14, 1945, have been furnished in accordance with resolution of the city council of Cannelton adopted on the same date. The rights-of-way for the levee section were ap- proved on January 27, 1947, and all rights-of-way for the wall section and the pumping plants have been acquired. Operations and results during fiscal year. Final settlement was made on contract for construction of pumping plants. Local interests performed routine maintenance of the project. There was no flood during the year which required operation of the project. The costs during the fiscal year were $3,641.24 for new work. The expenditures were $3,973.46. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in March 1947, and completed in October 1950. The project 1278 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 was assigned to local interests for maintenance and operation on Octo- ber 24, 1950. The costs to the end of the fiscal year were $1,913,645.91 from regu- lar funds and $239.01 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $1,- 913,884.92, all for new work. The expenditures were $1,913,645.91 from regular funds and $239.01 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $1,913,884.92. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to19491 New work: Appropriated- ........ $640, 000.00 $250, 000. 00 $35, 000. 00 -$74, 000.00 $2, 379. 49 $1, 913, 884. 92 Cost___ 690, 304. 68 304, 650. 75 55, 133. 37 17, 401. 30 3, 641. 24 1, 913, 884. 92 Expenditures ...--------...803, 362. 27 252, 607. 45 84, 385. 86 18, 452. 32 3, 973. 46 1, 913, 884. 92 1 Includes $239.01 Emergency Relief funds. 20. ROUGH RIVER RESERVOIR AND CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT, KY. Location. The dam site for the Rough River Reservoir is located on Rough River, 89.3 miles above its confluence with Green River and about 160.3 miles above the Ohio River. The reservoir will extend upstream in the valley a distance of about 30 miles and will lie in Breckinridge, Grayson, and Hardin Counties, Ky. The channel im- provement work is located on Rough River, Barnett Creek and North Fork. Existing project. The plan of improvement includes the construc- tion of a dam for flood control and conservation. This unit as now planned provides for a rolled earth and rock dam with an uncontrolled spillway on the left abutment and a gate-controlled outlet works with stilling basin located along the toe of the right abutment; necessary relocation of roads, utilities and cemeteries; acquisition of land needed for the reservoir area and other required appurtenant facilities. The authorized channel improvements, located in Ohio County, Ky., consists of clearing the banks and minor channel cleaning of the Rough River channel from its mouth at Livermore, Ky., to the mouth of Caney Creek, a distance of 64 miles; channel rectification on Barnett Creek from its mouth to mile 6.7; and channel rectification on the North Fork, a tributary which enters Barnett Creek at mile 6.15, from its mouth to mile 2.3. The estimated cost of new work revised in 1953 is $7,797,000 for the reservoir; $736,000 Federal cost for Rough River bank clearing and channel cleaning, and $4,000 non-Federal; $94,000 Federal cost for the Barnett Creek section and $18,000 non-Federal. The latest published map is contained in House Document No. 535, 78th Congress, 2d session. The existing project has been selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Modification of the previously approved plan to include the channel improvement items was author- ized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. FLOOD "CONTROL-LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1279 Local cooperation. No local cooperation is required for the con- struction of the reservoir unit. The provisions of section 3 of the Flood Control Act of 1936, are applicable to the channel improvements. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of field surveys and exploration, work on preparation of design memo- randa and miscellaneous studies for Rough River reservoir. The costs during the fiscal year were $40,152.21 for new work. The expenditures were $39,967.99. Condition at end of fiscal year. The general design memorandum and the memorandum covering design of the outlet works were 90 per- cent complete. Construction of the project has not been started. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $88,994 for new work. The expenditures were $88,809.78. Cost and financiaZ summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-------- ........ -------------------------------------- $50, 000. 00 $98, 841. 79 Cost----------.---------------------------.------------ 40, 152. 21 88, 994.00 Expenditures .........------------ ------------ ------------....... ------------ 39, 967. 99 88, 809. 78 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------ $7, 069. 79 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 ----------- 27, 000. 00' Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 34, 069. 79 ------- Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_------------------___-_ 8, 501, 158. 21 21. EVANSVILLE, OIIO RIVER BASIN, IND. Location. Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County, Ind., on the right bank of the Ohio River, 792.2 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a system of levees and concrete flood walls, consisting of the following features: The Knight Township section, including 39,700 feet of new earth levee and 140 feet of concrete wall, extending from high ground near the intersection of Pollack Avenue and Fuquay Road along the bank of the Ohio River to the upstream end of Dress Plaza, 5 pumping plants for the disposal of interior drain- age, and appurtenant structures; the Pigeon Creek section, including 22,000 feet of new earth levee and 8,400 feet of concrete wall, extend- ing from the downstream end of the Knight Township section along the bank of the Ohio River to the mouth of Pigeon Creek and along the left bank of Pigeon Creek upstream to high ground near Olm- stead Avenue, about 800 feet east of North Heidelbach Avenue, a small closure levee, 1,140 feet in length near the Blue Grass Road north of Highway No. 62, 7 pumping plants for the disposal of in- terior drainage, and the appurtenant structures; the Howell section, including 15,800 feet of new earth levee, 3,700 feet of roadway levee, and 3,940 feet of concrete wall, extending from high ground near 1280 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY,.1953 Highways Nos. 65 and 66 along the right bank of Pigeon Creek to high ground near its mouth and from high ground near the Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Co. power plant along the bank of the Ohio River to the Louisville & Nashville Railroad yards, then north to high ground near the American Woodcraft Corp. plant, 8 pumping plants for the disposal of interior drainage, and appurtenant structures. The project will provide protection for the city of Evansville, Ind., against Ohio River floods equal to the 1937 flood (maximum of rec- ord), with a 3-foot freeboard. The estimated cost of new work (1953) is $10,554,000; the esti- mated non-Federal cost is $1,687,000. The existing project has been selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. The rights-of- way for sections of the work have been approved as follows: Knight Township section, June 13, 1939; Knight Township pumping plants, May 27, 1941; Howell section, unit I, September 5, 1941, October 6, 1941, and April 20, 1942 (includes pumping plants). Operation and results during the fiscal year. Periodic inspections were made. Routine maintenance of Knight Township section and unit I of the Howell section, including pumping plants, was per- formed by local interests. The costs during the fiscal year were $70.33 for new work. The expenditures were $336.68. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in June 1939, and the Knight Township section and its pump- ing plants and unit I of the Howell section and its pumping plants have been completed. The work in place is in good condition. Plans and specifications for the remaining features of work are well ad- vanced. The completed portion of the project has been turned over to local interests for maintenance and operation. The work remain- ing consists of the construction of unit II of the Howell section and its pumping plants, also the Pigeon Creek section and its pumping plants. The total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $2,215,744.18 from regular funds and $11,811.56 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $2,227,555.74. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated ....- ___________. -$950,000.00 -$600,000.00_ ____- .. __-- $69, 195. 82 $2, 227, 555. 74 Cost --------------- . $39, 879. 51 19, 478. 78 11, 127. 84 $3, 407. 95 70. 33 2, 227, 555. 74 Expenditures ......--------- 145, 251.30 -31, 953.02 -24, 678. 95 3, 416. 38 336. 68 2, 227, 555. 74 I Includes $11,811.56 Emergency Relief funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project----- - $8, 326, 444. 26 FLOOD CONTROL---LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1281 22. UNIONTOWN, OHIO RIVER BASIN, KY. Location. In Union County, Ky., on the left bank of the Ohio River, 842 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of 9,996 feet of new earth levee, 4 pumping plants, and other necessary appurtenances. The proposed levee around the city of Uniontown begins at high ground about 950 feet southeast of the intersection of Waller and Seventh Streets; extends northwestward for a distance of about 3,000 feet to the edge of the second bottom at the southern limits of the city; thence in a northeasterly direction for about 5,500 feet along the edge of the second bottom to the inter- section of Watson and Washington Streets at the northern limits of the city; thence in a southeasterly direction along the riverside of Watson Street :to high ground at the northeastern limits of the city. The project will provide protection for the city of Uniontown,-Ky., against Ohio River floods equal to the 1937 flood (maximum of rec- ord) with a 3-foot freeboard. The current (1953) estimated cost of new work is $1,066,500; the estimated non-Federal cost is $72,200. The existing project- has been selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Dehumidification of pumping plants was completed and periodic inspection and miscel- laneous construction was accomplished during the fiscal year. Local interests performed routine maintenance of project. There was no flood during the year which required operation of the project. The costs during the fiscal year were $9,368.53 for new work. The expenditures were $9,773.06. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in July 1948, and was completed in November 1952. Prepara- tion of the operation and maintenance manual is complete. The proj- ect was assigned to local interests for operation and maintenance on May 18, 1951. .The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $1,066,505.54 for new work. The expenditures were $1,066,505.54. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated--------......... $350,000.00 $165, 000. 00 ------------ -- $1, 580. 31 $1, 066, 505. 54 Cost---------------.. . 549, 788.85 272, 188.29 $169, 966.99 $3, 186.85 9,368. 53 1, 066, 505..54 Expenditures- . 473, 069. 16 291, 447.93 227, 499.45 4,029.40 9, 773. 06 1,066, 505. 54 278088-53--voL. 2---19 1282 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, ,U. S. ARMY, 1953 23. DELPHI, OHIO RIVER BASIN, IND. Location. In: Carroll County, Ind., on the left bank of the Wabash River, 330 miles above the mouth. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of about 5,000 feet of earth levees, consisting of 4 sections averaging 6 feet in height extending from high ground north of the city in a westerly and southwesterly direction connecting 4 isolated knolls near the river; the provision of closure structures for the water- way openings of 2 bridges through a highway fill at the downstream edge of the city; and other appurtenant structures. It will provide protection for a portion of the residential section of Delphi, Ind., against Wabash River floods equal to the maximum of record, which occurred in 1913. The Federal cost gof the -completed project is $144,562.97; the esti- mated non-Federal cost is $10,000. The latest published map is con- tained in House Document No. 197, 80th Congress, 1st session. The existing project has been selected for construction under the additional authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. No work was performed during the year. The expenditures were $429.66 for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project is complete. The total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $144,562.97 for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 • 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated_______ ..... ______---- . $80,000.00 ------ - -- $437.03 $144, 562. 97 Cost -,.__-_ ___--_ $354.86 6, 533. 86 $122, 382. 85 $1, 313.58 . 144, 562. 97 Expendituires----- 386. 00 4, 635. 95 124, 275.88 888. 80 429.66 144, 562.97 24. VINCENNES, OHIO RIVER BASIN, IND. Location. In Knox County, Ind., on the left bank of the Wabash River, 128 miles above the mouth. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for construc- tion of 4.0 miles of earth levee, 0.4 mile of levee enlargement, 0.8 mile of concrete wall, 5 pumping plants, alteration of 3 railroad bridges and other necessary appurtenances. It will provide protection for the city of Vincinnes, Ind., against Wabash River floods equal to the maximum of record. FLOOD CONTROL---LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1283 The estimated Federal cost of new work (1953) is $4,266,000; the estimated non-Federal cost is $285,000. The latest published map is contained in House Document 197, 80th Congress, 1st session. The existing project has been selected for construction under the ad- ditional authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation in accordance with the city council resolution were executed on November 28, 1951. Acquisition of rights-of-way for section A, parts1 and 2 is completed and the remainder is under way. S:Operationand: es dtsd fig fscal year. reparation of: con striuction plans ad specifications for section A, part 2 was completed and was initiated for section B, part 1. oinstruction of section A, part 1 was completed, and contracts were awarded for construction of section A, part 2, and for design and construction of B. & O. Rail- road bridge and approach alterations. The costs during the fiscal year were $510,304.59 for new work. The expenditures were $552,340.65. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in May 1952, and was 18 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of section A, part 1 was complete. Sec- tion A, Part 2 construction was 29 percent complete. Preparation of construction plans and specifications for section B, part 1 was 20 per- cent complete. Design studies for Baltimore & Ohio Railroad bridge alteration were initiated. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $678,525.77 for new work. The expenditures were $677,810.89. Gost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 :Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949. New work: Appropriated ..- -- $20,000.00 $40, 000.00 000. 00 $498, 000. 00 $3_00, $888, 000.00 Cost---- - - 13, 03-1. 11 17, 702. 91 $30, 862. 10 100,934.07 :510,304.59 678,:525.77 Expenditures-------- 10, 572.21 19, 709. 94 30,748. 62 58, 749. 06 552, 340. 65 677, 810.89 ,Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954________..._ $1, 200,000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954---- ------_ 000. 00 1,200, Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ------------------- 2, 178, 000. 00 25. BREVOORT LEVEE, WABASH RIVER, IND. Location. The Brevoort levee is located in Knox County, Ind. on the left bank of the Wabash River, 104.5 to 127.5 miles above the mouth, and on the right bank of the White River, 6.3 to 22.2 miles above its mouth. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a system of earth levees consisting of the following 1284 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 features: Section I, approximately 16.2 miles in length, extending upstream from high ground at the Claypole Hills along the left bank of the Wabash River to a point approximately 3 miles above the Cleve- land,: Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway bridge across the Wabash River to St. Francisville, Ill.; section II, approximately 5 miles in length, extending from the upstream end of section I along the left bank of the Wabash River to high ground near the southwest city limits of Vincennes, Ind.; section III, approximately 10.1 miles in length, extending upstream along the right bank of the White River from high ground at Claypole Hills to the downstream end of the Dicksburghl ills and from the upstream end of the Dicksburgh Hills to the right bank of the Deshee River diversion channel at its conflu- ence with White River; section IV, approximately 4.6 miles in length, extending along the right bank of the Deshee River diversion channel from the upstream end of section III, to the Chicago & Eastern Illi- nois Railroad embankment north of the Deshee River diversion chan- nel bridge; section V, approximately 1.2 miles in length, extending from the upstream end of section IV along the north bank of the Deshee River to high ground near the Decker Road; one new pumping plant for the disposal of interior drainage; and appurtenant drain- age structures. The project will provide protection for approximately 50,000 acres of,overflow land, and the villages of Zigville, St. Thomas, Brevoorts, and Catllinette Settlement against agricultural season floods. Flood stages equal to or in excess of the established protection grade may be expected to occur on an average of seven times in each 100-year period. The estimated Federal cost of new work (1953) is $1,927,000; the estimated non-Federal cost is $250,000. The latest published map is contained in House Document 100, 73d Congress, 1st session. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22,1936. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Fully complied with for work completed. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of periodic inspections, and work on revision of operation and mainte- nance manual. Local interests performed routine maintenance of the project. There was no flood during the year which required oper- ation of the project. The costs during the fiscal year were $3,968.78 for new work. The expenditures were $4,045.82. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction work on the project was started in July 1938, and completed in September 1947. All com- pleted parts of the levee are in good condition except for portions which are threatened by caving banks. The work remaining to be done consists of strengthening a portion of the existing levee along the Wabash River and alteration of one affected railroad bridge. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $1,229,892.32 for new work. The expenditures were $1,229,892.32. FLOOD CONTROL--LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1285 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated ---- Cost-------------- --------------------- $11, 533.04 ____ $4, 348.44 -$45,000.00- 3, 956. 91 ._--------- -$16,000.00 $971. 53 3, 968. 78 $1, 230, 872. 65 1, 229, 892. 32 Expenditures --------- 10, 647.97 5, 216. 95 4, 383.56 953.41 4,045.82 1, 229, 892. 32 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------- $980. 33 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ------------- 980. 33 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropirated for com- tion of existing project----------------------------- 686, 127. 35 26. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Location. Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Ind., on the White River, 232 to 250 miles above the mouth. Existing project. The project provides for the channel improve- ment of the White River from Washington Street upstream to the Indianapolis Union Railway bridge and from Northwestern Avenue upstream to Broad Ripple Dam, a total distance of 7.1 miles, channel improvement of Fall Creek from its mouth upstream to Sixteenth Street, 1.2 miles, reconstruction or extension of Michigan Street, 10th Street, Kessler Boulevard, and Westfield Road bridges across White River, the Indiana Avenue Bridge across Fall Creek, alteration of the Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway bridge and construction of attendant levees, walls and appurtenances. Section I of channel improvement work extends form Washington Street upstream to 10th Street and includes 6,350 feet of channel improvement of the White River, 1,180 feet of new concrete wall, 2,050 feet of new earth levee and 1,530 feet of new roadway levee. Section II of channel improvement work consists of 1,200 feet of channel improvement of the White River from West 10th Street upstream to the Indianapolis Union Railway bridge, 6,400 feet of channel improvement of Fall Creek from its mouth upstream to the 16th Street Bridge including 1,498 feet of new -levee along the left bank of Fall Creek and 10,513 feet of new earth levee and levee enlargements along Fall Creek and the left bank of the White River. Section III of the channel improvement extends from Northwestern Avenue upstream to Kessler Boulevard with levee along the left bank of the White River. Section IV extends from the Kessler Boulevard bridge upstream to Broad Ripple Dam also with levee along the left bank and a tie levee back to high ground at the upstream end. The project also includes necessary sewer and drainage outlet changes through the levees and along the improved stream channels. The project will provide protection for urban areas in Indianapolis along the White River and Fall Creek in this vicinity against a flood equal in magnitude to that of 1913, the maximum of record. The estimated Federal cost of the project (1953) is $8,659,000; the estimated non-Federal cost is $1,710,000. The latest published map is contained in House Document No. 100, 73d Congress, 1st session. 1286 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts approved June 22, 1936, and June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Formal assur- ances that local cooperation requirements for section I would be ful- filled were approved May 22, 1939. Rights-of-way for section I have been acquired. Formal assurances that local cooperation for section II would be fulfilled were adopted by local interests on January 15, 1947. Rights-of-way for reconstruction of Michigan Street Bridge and West 10th Street Bridge have been acquired. Acquisition of rights-of-way for remainder of work in vicinity of Fall Creek is under way. Operations and results during fiscal year. Local interests per- formed routine maintenance of section I of the levees, walls, and chan- nel improvement in the Fall Creek section which have been completed. Stream gaging operations were accomplished. The costs during the fiscal year were $662.79 for new work. The expenditures were $1,158.62. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in May 1940. Section I, reconstruction of the Michigan Street Bridge and extension of the West 10th Street Bridge have been com- pleted. Construction of the remaining features of the work has not been started. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $1,859,362.77 from regular funds and $2,888.50 from contributed funds, a total of $1,- 862,251.27, all for new work. The expenditures were $1,859,362.77 from regular funds and $2,888.50 from contributed funds, a total of $1,862,251.27. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June _ 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 New work: Appropriated-...- ___- $1,016,000.00 -$250,000.00 -$135,000.001 - - ------ -- $45, 676. 12 $1, 859, 362. 77 Cost--------------- 699, 813. 31 480, 839. 70 16, 436. 28 $5, 528. 47 662. 79 1, 859, 362. 77 Expenditures - 638, 726. 17 569, 982. 76 43, 885. 71 5, 784. 40 1, 158. 621 1, 859, 362. 77 1 In addition $2,888.50 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------ $6, 799, 637. 23 27. CAGLES MILL RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, IND. Location. The site of the Cagles Mill Dam is on Mill Creek, 2.8 miles above its entrance into Eel River, and 7 miles west of Cloverdale, Ind. -It:is in Putnam County, Ind., and is about 25 miles east of Terre Haute, Ind. The Cagles Mill Reservoir will extend upstream about 11 miles and will lie in Putnam and Owen Counties, Ind. Existing project. The' plan of improvement provides for the con- FLOOD CONTROL--LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1287 struction of a dam for flood control and recreation. It will be an earth and rockfill embankment with a maximum height of 150 feet and a length of 900 feet. The plan includes an outlet tunnel through the right abutment with control gates and stilling basin and an opencut spillway through a low point in the left abutment. A permanent pool at elevation 636, having a capacity of 27,100 acre-feet and an area of 1,400 acres, is also included in the plan. The storage between elevations 636 and 704 amounting to 201,000 acre-feet, which is equiva- lent to 12.8 inches of runoff from the 295 square miles of drainage area above the dam, will be reserved for flood control. Also included in the project are the acquisition of necessary lands, clearing the per- manent pool area of all timber and brush, and the relocation of a section of State Highway 42 which will be affected by the reservoir. The estimated cost of new work (1953) is $4,121,000. The (1953) estimated annual cost of maintenance and operation is $31,000. The existing project has been selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. The State of Indiana has undertaken the de- velopment and management of recreation facilities for use of the public in the reservoir area in accordance with license granted by the Secretary of the Army on January 17, 1952. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Construction of the dam and spillway, dwellings and shop building, trash boom, and reloca- tion of oil lines was completed during fiscal year. Routine operation and maintenance was also performed during the year. Maintenance manual was completed. The costs during the fiscal year were $653,204.75 for new work, $18,974.99 for operation and maintenance, a total of $672,179.74 for all work. The expenditures were $742,634.82 for new work, $18,- 949.35 for operation and maintenance, a total of $761,584.17 for all work. Conditions at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in July 1948, and was completed at the end of the fiscal year except for minor items of work. The work remaining consists of preparation of plans and specifications and construction of culvert under the access road, complete audit of costs and make final payments on contract for relocations of electric lines and State Highway 42 and complete miscellaneous required reports and manuals. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $4,003,821.30 for new work, $18,974.99 for operation and maintenance, a total of $4,022,796.29 for all work. The expenditures were $4,003,465.53 for new work, $18,949.35 for operation and maintenance, a total of $4,022,414.88 for all work. 1288 REPORT OF 'CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 I 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-........ $1,500,000.00 $2,500,000.00 -$83. 000.00 -$400,000.00 -$19, 000. 00 121, $4, 000.00 Cost---...--..._ ....... 966, 323. 25 610, 559. 35 869, 483.46 657, 078. 02 653, 204. 75 4, 003, 821. 30 Expenditures-_ _ _- 948, 663.83 545, 506. 34 754, 296. 86 765, 950. 25 742, 634. 82 4, 003, 465. 53 Maintenance: Appropriated .. _........ -......-....... ... .... .__ __ ......... 21, 000.00 21,000.00 Cost---------------........... --- ..... ------------...... ------------ ------------ 18, 974. 99 18, 974. 99 Expendiutes . -------- --------......... ..-- _ -- _ ---- _------- ------------ 18, 949. 35 18, 949. 35 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953--_------- ------------ $23,248.95 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------------- 23, 248. 95 28. NEW HARMONY BRIDGE, OHIO RIVER BASIN, ILL. AND IND. Location. The New Harmony Bridge is located across the Wabash River at mile 51.5 above the mouth. The bank protection work is located in White County, Ill., and Posey County, Ind., along the Wabash River at and above the bridge. .Existing project. The plan of improvement consists of bank pro- tection and control works on the banks of the Wabash River to arrest bank caving conditions which are endangering: the safety of the bridge structure. The bridge supports United States Highway 460 and is the only highway across the Wabash River between Mount Carmel, Ill. (ile 96), and the mouth of this stream. The estimated Federal cost of the project (1953) is $626,000; the estimated non-Federal cost is $65,000. The existing project was authorized in the Flood Control Act ap- proved May 17,1950. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. The owners of the New Harmony Bridge have indicated willingness to fulfill these requirements. Operationsand results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. Work had not been started on the preparation of plans and specifications. Construction of the project had not been started. There have been no costs or expenditures. 29. ROSICLARE, ILL. Location. In Hardin County, Ill., on the right bank of the Ohio River, 892 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Ewisting project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of 3,455 feet of earth levee, required sewer alterations, one pumping plant and other necessary appurtenances. The earth levee has an average height of 21 feet. Section I begins at a point about 200 feet northeast of the intersection of Second and Hopkinton Streets and extends 1,950 feet in a southwesterly direction along the riverside of Second Street and parallel to the right bank of the Ohio River, crosses Willow Creek and thence in a southerly direction for 500 feet FLOOD CONTROL--LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1289 to high ground. Section II is 1,062 feet in length and crosses a low swale approximately 3,000 feet southwest of the city of Rosiclare. Protection will be provided for the city of Rosiclare and valuable mining properties and processing plants west and southwest of the city against Ohio River floods equal to the 1937 flood (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The estimated Federal cost of new work (1953) is $630,000; the estimated non-Federal cost is $120,000. The latest published map is contained in Senate Document No. 125, 80th Congress, 2d session. The existing project was authorized in the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 30, 1948. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. The city of Rosiclare adopted assurances of local cooperation on September 30, 1949. Acquisition of rights-of-way for the levee and appurtenances is completed. Operations and results during fiscal year. Preparation of con- struction plans and specifications for dehumidification of pumping plant was completed. Construction of pumping plant was completed. Dehumidification of pumping plant and preparation of operation and maintenance manual was initiated. The costs during the fiscal year were $52,141.94 for new work. The expenditures were $66,130.06. Condition at end of iscal year. Construction of the project was started June 20, 1950, and was 97 percent completed at the end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was complete except for de- humidification of the pumping plant which was 90 percent complete at the end of year. The total costs to the end of fiscal year were $613,941.83 for new work. The expenditures were $613,922.43. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated... .---------- ... 000. 00 $385, 000.00 ---..-- $--1250, -- $5, 000. 00 $630, 000. 00 Cost__ .........---------- __ _____ _ 47, 873. 91 318. 594.86 $195, 331.12 52, 141. 94 613, 941.83 Expendit ies'----...... ..... -.- . 41, 351.37 287, 616.42 218, 824. 58 66,130.06 613, 922.43 Other new work data : : Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------------------- $10, 867.51 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 _____________ 10, 867. 51 30. PADUCAH, OHIO RIVER BASIN, KY. Location. Paducah is located in McCracken County, Ky., on the left bank of the Ohio River, 934.4 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a system of levees and concrete flood walls, consisting of the following features: Section A, an earth levee 13,920 feet in length, extending from high ground south of United States Highway No. 60, 1290 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 near Levin Avenue along the bank of the Ohio River to the foot of Terrell Street; section B, unit 1, including 530 feet of new earth levee and 7,100 feet of concrete wall, unit 2, including 2,730 feet of new earth levee and 8,770 feet of concrete wall, and a barrier dam, 367 feet long, across Island Creek, the entire section extending from the upstream end of section A along the bank of the Ohio River to the foot of Mill Street; section C, and earth levee, 31,520 feet in length, ex- tending from the upstream end of section B in a general southerly direction to high ground north of the Illinois Central Railroad bridge over Bee Slough, 12 pumping plants for the disposal of interior drain- age and appurtenant structures. The project provides protection for Paducah, Ky., against Ohio River floods equal to the 1937 flood (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The estimated Federal cost of the project (1953) is $4,610,000, of which an amount not exceeding $160,000 may be applied to lands and damages; the estimated non-Federal cost is $202,000. The existing project has been selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. On April 22, 1938, the President approved a waiver of 40 percent of the estimated cost of lands, easements, and rights-of-way under provisions of Section 1 of the Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937. Acquisition of rights-of-way for miscellaneous cleanup is under way. Studies are being made relative to acquisition of flowage easement in Bee Branch area outside levees. The project was assigned to local interests for operation and maintenance as of July 15, 1949. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Plans and specifications were prepared for dehumidification of 9 pumping plants. Supple- mental flood protection work was completed. Contract was awarded and work initiated for dehumidification of 9 pumping plants. The costs during the fiscal year were $36,744.64 for new work. The expenditures were $50,371.29. Conditionat end of fiscal year. Construction was started in August 1939, and completed in January 1950. Operations during subsequent floods revealed some deficiencies in performance of drainage works and pumping plants. This supplemental work was completed at the end of the fiscal year. Dehumidification of 9 pumping plants was 5 percent completed. Preparation of operation and maintenance manual was completed. The work remaining consists of completing the dehumidification of pumping plants, final settlement for lands, easements and rights-of-way upon decision of pending court cases and settlement of pending claim. The total costs to the end of fiscal year were $4,344,318.73 from regu- lar funds and $4,623.12 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $4,- 348,941.85 for new work. The expenditures were $4,344,296.81 from regular funds and $4,623.12 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $4,348,919.93. FLOOD CONTROL--LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1291 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 New work: Appropriated .....-------- $46, 400. 00 ............ $21,300.00 $268,497. 55----------- $86, 889.33 $4, 610,000.00 Cost---------------- 55, 793. 80 24, 624. 29 9, 296. 44 $46, 362. 26 36, 744. 64 4, 348, 941. 85 Expenditures-......-- ------ 49, 487.06 29, 971. 10 11, 392. 42 32,813. 69 50, 371. 29 4, 348, 919. 93 I Includes $4,623.12 Emergency Relief funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_--_ _------------------ $227, 704. 93 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ------------- 227, 704. 93 31. BROOKPORT, OHIO RIVER BASIN, ILL. Location. Brookport is located in Massac County, Ill., on the right bank of the Ohio River, 937.4 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a system of levees and concrete flood walls, consisting of 18,900 feet of new earth levee, 760 feet of roadway levee, and 3,530 feet of concrete wall, extending south from high ground about 1 mile northeast of the city to the bank of the Ohio River, then along the bank of the Ohio River downstream to and across Davis Bayou, then in a general northerly direction to high ground about 1.2 miles north- west of the city and 1,000 feet west of United States Highway No. 45; three pumping plants for the disposal of interior drainage, and ap- purtenant structures. The project provides protection for Brookport, Ill., against Ohio River floods equal to the 1937 flood (maximum of record), with a 3-foot freeboard. The Federal cost of the completed project is $592,521.73. The estimated non-Federal cost is $9,300. The existing project has been selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Preparation of opera- tion and maintenance manual was completed. Routine maintenance of the project was performed by local interests. There was no flood during the year which required operation of the project. The costs and expenditures during the fiscal year were $1,500.58. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction work was started in June 1940, and completed in May 1942, except for purchase and in- stallation of movable closures which were completed in fiscal year 1949. The project was assigned to local interests for operation and maintenance on May 14, 1949. Preparation of operation and mainte- nance manual was complete. The costs to the end of the fiscal year were $592,119.66 from regular funds and $402.07 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $592,- 521.73, all for new work. The expenditures were $592,119.66 from regular funds and $402.07 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $592,521.73. 1292 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated-------......... $6, 500.00------------........... ............ ...........--- $592.521.73 'Cost....------------ 11,307.33 $958.72 ......--------------------............ $1, 500. 58 592, 521. 73 --------- Expenditures......... 9, 351. 14 2,883. 29 ................. 1, 500. 58 592, 521. 73 1 Includes $402.07 Emergency Relief funds. 32. REEVESVILLE, OHIO RIVER BASIN, ILL. Location. The project is located in Pope, Massac, Johnson, and Pulaski Counties, Ill., in the Bay Creek-Cache River Valley. These streams form a connecting valley across the southern tip of the State of Illinois from the Ohio River at mile 910 on the east to mile 975 on the west. During high floods, backwater from the Ohio River over- flows the flood plain of the Bay Creek-Cache River Valley. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- .struction of 2 levees, one known as the Reevesville levee and the other as the Cache River levee. The Reevesville levee begins at high ground about 1 mile north of Reevesville, Ill., and extends eastward to the double track main line of the Illinois Central Railroad, thence con- tinues in a general southerly direction for a distance of 2 miles crossing the Golconda branch of the Illinois Central Railroad, thence east along the Bay Creek relief channel at a distance of about 200 to 800 feet from the right bank to State Highway 145, and thence in a southeasterly direction to high ground about 1,000 feet south of the Bay Creek relief channel. This levee is 4.9 miles long and has an: average height of 11 feet. The Cache River levee begins at high ground on the right bank of the Post Creek cutoff approximately 700 feet upstream from the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad crossing of this stream and parallels the old spoil bank levee for about 2,000 feet along Post Creek at a distance of about 150 feet, thence continues upstream along the landside of the spoil bank levee on the right bank of Forman floodway ending at the gravel road along the New York Central Railroad. The total length of the Cache River levee is 3.7 miles with an average height of ,10 feet. In addition, the plan includes a short levee about 550 feet long across a low swale a short distance east of Karnak, Ill., and other appurtenant structures. The project provides protection for the city of Reevesville, Ill,, the urban centers of Belknap, Karnak, and Ullin, Ill., 7 smaller towns, 4 railroads, several miles of main highways and 23,500 acres of tillable land, against Ohio River and Bay Creek floods equal to the 1937 flood (maximum of record).with a 3-foot freeboard. The estimated Federal cost of new work (1953) is $602,000;- the estimated non-Federal cost is $40,000. The existing project has been selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. SLocal cooperation. See pages -5 for requirements. Fully complied with. FLOOD CONTROL--LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1293 Operations and results during fiscal year. Construction of levees and appurtenances was completed. Plans and specifications for re- seeding a portion of the levee and repair of a drainage structure were completed and this construction was initiated during the year. The preparation of the operation and maintenance manual was completed. The costs during the fiscal year were $38,211.50 for new work. The expenditures were $85,527.25. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was started in July 1949, and was completed in September 1952, except for reseeding a portion of the levee and the repair of a drainage structure. A contract hadbeen awarded for accomplishment of this supplemental work which was 76 percent complete at the end of fiscal year. Com- pletion of this contract will complete the project. The total costs to the end of fiscal year were $574,383.08 for new work. The expenditures were $574,383.08. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New Work: Appropriated-......... $651, 000. 00 $66, 700.00 -$170,000.00 ....----------- $21, 300. 00 $602,000. 00 Cost ................. 18, 047, 19 166, 296. 19 179, 542.22 $147, 756. 71 38, 211. 50 574, 383. 08 Expenditures --------- 15, 884.32 135, 850. 82 153, 267. 61 159, 323. 81 85, 527. 25 574, 383.08 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ------------- ____ $2, 073. 22 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954____ __--- 2, 073.22 33. OHIO RIVER BASIN, LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT Location. The works covered by this project are a series of levees, flood walls, channel improvements, and reservoirs in the Ohio River Basin within the confines of the Louisville, Ky., district. Existing project. The Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937, authorized the construction of the levees, flood walls, and drain- age structures, for the protection of cities and towns in the Ohio River" Basin, the projects to be selected by the Chief of Engineers with the approval of the Secretary of War, in accordance with House Flood Control Committee Document 1, 75th Congress, 1st session, at a cost not to exceed $24,877,000 for construction, which was authorized to be appropriated for this purpose. The Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, approved the gen- eral comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Ohio River Basin as set forth in House Flood Control Committee Document No. 1, 75th Congress, 1st session, with such modifications thereof as, in, the discretion of the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers may be advisable, and for initiation and partial accom- plishment of the plan, authorized $75,000,000 for reservoirs and $50,- 300,000 for local flood protection works, the individual projects to be selected and approved by the Chief of Engineers subject to the pro- vision that the authorization shall include the diversion of Cache River above Cairo, Ill., and the protection of the area north of the 1294 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cairo drainage district by levees, at an estimated cost of $2,000,000. The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, authorized the sum of $45,000,000 for the further prosecution of the comprehensive plan approved in the act of June 28, 1938, for the Ohio River Basin. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized the sum of $70,000,000 for the further prosecution of the approved comprehensive flood control plan for the Ohio River Basin. This act modified the previous plan within the Louisville District to include the plan of improvement for flood control and other purposes in the Kentucky River Basin in accordance with recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Document No. 504, 78th Congress, 2d session, flood protection works at Taylorsville, Ky., and on Rough River and tributaries, Kentucky, in accordance with recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in Senate Document No. 105, 78th Congress, 1st session, and House Document No. 535, 78th Congress, 2d session, respectively. The Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the sum of $125,000,000 for further prosecution of the comprehensive plan approved in the act of June 28, 1938, for the Ohio River Basin, modi- fied within. the Louisville district to include the plan of improvement fo flood control in the Wabash River Basin, Ill., and Ind., substan- tially in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of En- gineers in House Document No. 197, 80th Congress, 1st session, and the West Fork Reservoir on the West Fork of Mill Creek in Ohio, substantially in accordance with recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Document No. 198, 80th Congress, 1st session. In addition to previous authorizations, the Flood Control Act ap- proved May 17, 1950, authorized the sum of $100,000,000 for further prosecution of the comprehensive plan approved in the act of June 28, 1938, as amended. This act modified the comprehensive plan within the Louisville district to include necessary bank stabilization measures at the New Harmony Bridge, Indiana and Illinois at an estimated cost of $500,000. Also included in the act was the pro- vision that the Mining City Dam and Reservoir, Ky., and alternates therefor, shall not be constructed if such construction would have any adverse effect on Mammoth Cave National Park. The following is a list of the individual projects considered in the comprehensive plan within the confines of the Louisville, Ky., district: Local protection projects Estimated cost Location 1 Type of protection Total Federal Non-Federal Adams Levee, Indiana (Wabash Levee_ $211, 000 .....--------------------- $13; 000 $224, 000 River). Alton, Ind -....------------- ------ do.-------------- -------- 237, 000 40, 000 277, 000 Augusta, Ky .. __ ___ .___ . Wall and levee.........------------- 1,185, 000 620, 000 1,805, 000 Aurora, Ind______---- 5 ------- .do__ ....-------------- 4, 081, 000 1,185, 000 5, 266, 000 Barnett Creek, Ky. (Rough Channel improvement--- 94, 000 18, 000 112, 000 River Basin). .. - Bellevue, Ky _______---.-- .. Wall and levee . _____-__-. -.. 1, 516, 000 400, 000 1, 916, 000 Bonpas Creek, Ill. (Wabash Channel improvement...... 451, 000 230, 000 681,000 River Basin). See footnotes at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL-LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1295 Local protection projects-Continued Estimated cost Location 1 Type of protection Total Federal Non-Federal Bromley, Ky ........---------------... Wall and levee.....______ $1,185,000 $925,000 $2, 110, 000 Brookport, I11.2---------. -- _-- _....do ........ 592, 522 9, 300 601, 822 California (Cincinnati), Ohio . . do_________ 1, 878, 000 720, 000 2, 598, 000 Cannelton, Ind __..---------. .-------. do .------------- 1, 914, 000 40,000- 1, 954, 000 Carrollton, Ky ..----------------- do -_--- -- 2, 114, 000 97, 000 2, 211, 000 Caseyville, Ky . Levee, __............. .-------------- .- 382, 000 35, 000 417, 000 Cave-in-Rock, Ill ----------.----- .. .. do _......... 624, 000 125, 000 749, 000 Chilo, Ohio--_..--------------. Wall and levee __ 862,000 120,000 982, 000 Cincinnati, Ohio 2----.............. Wall and barrier dam _..... 9, 977, 760 1, 027, 600 11, 005, 360 Cincinnati, Ohio (unit 2) ...--. Wall and levee___ 15, 915, 000 2, 900, 000 18, 815, 000 Cincinnati, Ohio (unit 4 re- Wallk........... 14, 940, 000 4, 210,000 19,150, 000 mainder). Cleves, Ohio___------- _ ------ Levee ...................... 1,165, 000 67,000 1, 232, 000 Clinton, Ind. (Wabash River) _----do- ________ ... -... 75, 000 9,000 84, 000 Cloverport, Ky-------------- Wall and levee--------- 687,000 193, 000 880, 000 Concordia, Ky--------------Levee..- ---------...-- 555, 000 55, 000 610, 000 Covington, Ky.2 ...----------- Wall and levee ---- __ ---- 7, 753, 300 765, 000 8, 518, 300 D ayt on, Ky. - - - - --- .-- -- - - -- - d o .. .. . . . . . . . . 3, 491,000 1, 110, 000 4, 601,000 Deer Creek Prarie levee, Indi- Levee ..----------- 145, 000 9, 000 154, 000 ana (Wabash 2 River). Delphia, Ind. (Wabash River) .- -__do .___ 144, 563 10, 000 154, 563 Derby, Ind----__------------ Wall and levee___ 530,000 67, 000 597, 000 Dover, Ky---....-------------- Levee ----------------- 612, 000 585, 000 1,197, 000 Elizabethtown, Ill---...------.. Wall and levee-...........- 530,000 153, 000 683, 000 England Pond levee, Illinois Levee _....__ ..... ._________ 411,000 30,000 441,000 (Wabash River). 2- - Evansville, Ind. _ .. - - - - Wall and levee-------------- 10, 554, 000 1, 687, 000 12, 241, 000 Fletcher and Sunshine Gardens Levee....---------- 344, 000 24, 000 368,000 levee, Indiana (Wabash River Basin). Frankfort, Ky. (Kentucky Wall and levee......_____.._ 2, 765,000 1, 105, 000 3, 870, 000 River). Golconda, Ill.4 --.----- do .--.------- 487,107 29, 820 516, 927 Grandview, Ind .......----------- Levee .__________ ____ . 555, 000 133, 000 688, 000 Greenfield Bayou levee, Indi- ----.... do ______. __- . ____ 1,118, 000 265, 000 1, 383, 000 ana 2 (Wabash River). 2- - - - -- Harrisburg, Ill.4................ Wall and levee___--_____ 849, 656 20, 000 869, 656 Hawesville, Ky. ----- Levee_ 973, 900 68, 000 1,041,900 Higginsport, Ohio ______ _-- Wall and levee---------__ 899, 000 320, 000 1, 219, 000 Honey Creek levee, Indiana Levee- --------------- ..-- 616,000 32, 000 648, 000 (Wabash River). Island levee, Indiana (Wabash ..... do.. .................- 924,000 226, 000 1, 150, 000 River). 2 Jackson, Ky. (Kentucky River Cutoff channel...........---- 230,000 3,000 233, 000 Basin). 2 - - - - - , Wall and levee............-- 2 - - - - - -Ind. Jeffersonville-Clarksville, 4, 190, 400 590, 888 4, 781,288 Lawrenceburg, Ind. Leavenworth, Ind____ -------------- ----- do ...------............---- do-___ __. 2, 433,400 1, 390,000 284, 725 266, 000 2, 718,125 1, 656, 000 Levee unit 1, Eel River, Ind. Levee ..................------- 188, 000 40, 000 228,000 (Wabash River Basin). Levee Unit 2, Eel River, Ind. ..... do..------------................. 1, 991,000 715,000 2, 706, 000 (Wabash River Basin). Levee unit 1, Little Wabash _..__do .._-_................ 1,544,000 153, 000 1, 697, 000 River, Ill. (Wabash River Basin). Levee unit 2, Little Wabash ....- do---------------.................. 985, 000 70, 000 1,055, 000 River, Ill. (Wabash River Basin). Levee unit 6, Wabash River, ..... do .................--------------- 1, 091,000 56,000 1, 147, 000 Ill. (Wabash River Basin). Levee, unit 17 Wabash River, ..... do .---................. 462,000 53, 000 515, 000 hid. (Wabash River Basin). Levee unit 1, White River, Ind. ..... do ._-.................. 1,319, 000 105, 000 1,424, 000 (Wabash River Basin). L evee un it 2, W hite River, Ind. -.....do . ..... ... --.. - 452, 000 67, 000 519, 000 (Wabash River Basin). Levee unit 7, White River, Ind. ..... do...-................... 000 790, 80, 000 870, 000 (Wabash River Basin). Lewisport, Ky------------... .. Wall and levee __...---------- 422,000 220, 000 642, 000 Louisville, Ky.2----------- do----------------.............. ..----- 26, 812, 500 2,500,000 29, 312, 500 Ludlow, Ky......--------------- ---- do...................... 2,381,000 745,000 3,126, 000 Madison, Ind..............----------------...--do .................... 3, 622, 000 360,000 3, 982, 000 See footnotes at end of table. 1296 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Local protection projects-Continued Estimated cost Location 1 Type of protection Total Federal Non-Federal Mason J. Niblack levee, In- Levee.................... $2, 503, 000 $226, 000 $2, 729, 000 diana (Wabash River). Mauckport, Ind................ .-..do---......---.----... 471,000 105,000 576,000 McGinnis levee, Indiana (Wa- -....-- do....................... 1, 712, 000 104, 000 1,816, 000 bash River Basin). Metropolis, Ill ................. Wall and levee............. 2, 896, 000 431,000 3,327, 000 Milton, Ky....................- Wall .................------------------ 2, 300, 000 41,000 2, 341,000 Moscow Ohio. _ _ Levee------------ -------- 1, 124, 000 372, 000 1,496, 000 New Albany. Ind. 2____________ Wall and levee.............. 5, 492, 300 740, 000 6, 2. 300 New Amsterdam, Ind ........ Levee .--------------................-- 449,000 13,000 462, 000 New Harmony Bridge, 2 Illi- Bank protection ........... 626, 000 65, 000 691, 000 nois and Indiana. New Harmony, Ind. (Wabash Levee....................... 595, 000 25, 000 620,000 River). New Richmond, Ohio.......... Wall and levee.............. 3, 012, 000 720,000 3, 732, 000 Newport, Ky. 2_.............. 7, 250, 400 298, 500 7, 548,900 Owensboro. Ky.---- ...- do ..................... 855,000 195, 000 1, 050, 000 Paducah, Ky. 2_a..............- --d o --- - - - - - - - - 4, 610, 000 202, 000 4, 81.2, 000 Patriot, Ind-.................... 720,000 372,000 1,092, 000 Prestonville, Ky............... Wall and levee- .... ____._. 1, 652, 000 55, 000 1, 707,000 Raccoon levee, Indiana (Wa- Levee.....................----------- 231, 000 33,000 264, 000 bash River). Reevesville, Ill. 2 a (Cache ..----- do ....................-- 602, 000 40, 000 642, 000 i River). Ripley, Ohio---------------- Wall and levee___________.__ 1,832, 000 810,000 2, 642, 000 Rising Sun, Ind___.......-_ _-do------ ...........-- 862,000 280,000 1,142, 000 Rochester and McCleary's Levee.....................---- 592, 000 110,000 702, 000 Bluff levee, Illinois (Wabash River). Rockport, Ind_............... Wall and levee.............. 449, 000 133,000 000 582, Rome, Ind--.........------------- Levee.............------------------- 343, 000 67, 000 410,000 Rough River, Ky. a (Rough Channel improvement...... 736, 000 4,000 000 740. River). Russell; and Allison levee, Levee -----.... ...------- 3, 335, 000 1,890, 000 5, 225, 000 Illinois (Wabash River). - Shawneetown, Ill..... Wall and levee-............. 1, 650,.000 361,000 2, 011, 000 Shuffiebarger levee, Indiana Levee-..............-------. 2,247, 000 00,000 2, 337,000 (Wabash River Basin). Smithland, Ky. .... ....- Wall and levee_ ........... 818, 000 414,000 1, 232, 000 Sturgis; Ky. (Tradewater Levee.....................-- 555, 000 69, 000 624, 000 River). Sugar-Creek levee, Indiana ....---- 287, 000 do........---------------............... 27,000 314,000 (Wabash River). Taylorsville, Ky. 4 (Salt River). --- _do .................... 373,050 63,310 436,360 Tell City, Ind. 4_.............. Wall and levee___.......___ 897, 661 32,710 930,371 Tolu,. Iy-y... ..... Levee....-------------- 290, 000 35,000 325,000 Tri Pond levee, Illinois (Wa- . -doo...................... 636, 000 70, 000 706, 000, bash River). Troy, Ind .............--. Wall and levee.............. 474,000 133,000 607, 000 Uniontown, Ky. 2_.............. Levee------..---------.-----1,066, 500 72, 200 1, 138, 700 Utica, Ind ....----- -------- . --- -do_-- ..... 1,483,000 120, 000 1, 603, 000 Vevay, Ind----------------- -do .......... 1,120, 000 146, 000 1,266, 000 Vincennes, Ind. (Wabash Wall and levee.............. 4, 266, 000 .285, 000 4, 551, 000, River). West Point. Ky_-----.---.--.- do _................... 1,400,000 290,000 1, 690, 000 Westport. Ky ..-- --------- Wall ..-------------- 1, 652, 000 41;000 1, 693,,000 West Terre Haute, Ind. (Wa- Levee...................--.. 362, 000 93, 000 455, 000 bash River). Wilder, Ky....------------............. Wall and levee.............. 2, 068, 000 220, 000 2;288, 000 2:Details 1 All projects are located on the Ohio River unless otherwise noted. of this project are given in individual report. 8 Substitute project for Bellnap, Karnak and Ullin. Ill. A4Complete. See Annual Report for 1952 for last report showing details. 5 Part of Rough River Reservoir and channel improvement project, Kentucky. Details of this project are given in individual report. FLOOD CONTROL--LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1297 Reservoirs Tributary basin and reservoir Stream Total cost mated st Great Miami River: Brookville, Ind ___ -_-............- . East fork of Whitewater River ....---------------- $14, 899, 000 Metamora, Ind_.------------------ West fork of Whitewater River...----------------- 33, 322, 000 Green River: Mining City, Ky..........---------------- Green River .....------------------------------ 66, 034, 000 Nolin, Ky............---------------------Nolin River.... ------------------------------- 13,175, 000 No. 2 Barren, Ky___-------------__ Barren River ....------------------------------ 18, 241,000 No. 2 Green, Ky- -....-.......... Green River ------------------------------- 7, 362, 000 Rough, Ky.4-....................... Rough River----.....--------------------- ------ 7, 797, 000 Kentucky ;River: Booneville, Ky.------ ---.--.- _ South fork of Kentucky River---------... --. --- 16, 033,000 Buckhorn, Ky ......----------------- _ Middle fork of Kentucky River-- -.... 6, 618, 000 Jessamine Creek, Ky ............. _____Kentucky River ....--------------------------- 44, 224, 000 Licking River: Cave Run, Ky,- ...-... ____...... Licking River .......------------..........-----------------..... 13,062,000 ........-----------------........----------......... Falmouth, Ky------............---------- ----... do------- 24, 303, 000 Little Miami River: Caesar Creek, Ohio__. -------------- Caesar Creek ........-----------...-------......------------- 5, 849, 000 East fork, Ohio 3---.....-.....-. . East fork --------------------------------- 8, 615, 000 Mill Creek: West Fork, Ohio 1 2-._... West fork of Mill Creek ..----------------------- 2, 981,700 Wabash River: Cagles Mill, Ind.'----------------Mill - Creek-_ ..................- 4,121, 000 Mansfield, Ind.------.------------ Raccoon Creek- ....---........-----------------------........... 5, 366, 000 1 Details of this project are given in individual report. 2 Non-Federal cost is $520,801 additional. 3 See Annual Report for 1950 for last report showing details. 4 Part of Rough River Reservoir and channel improvements project, Kentucky. Details of this project are given in individual reports. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year. By authority of the Secretary of the Army, General Order No. 16, effective November 13, 1952, modified the Louisville District boundary to exclude the Mounds and Mound City local protection project, including diversion of Cache River. The Cache River diversion channel and the area tributary thereto became part of the St. Louis District, Upper Mississippi Valley Division. The levees and the area protected thereby, including Mounds and Mound City, became part of the Memphis District, Lower Mississippi Valley Division. Operations consisted of surveys, explorations, hydraulic studies, and preparation of detailed plans and construction plans and speci- fications for the development of the general comprehensive plan for flood control in the Ohio River Basin. The costs during the fiscal year were $3,763.26 for new work. The expenditures were $3,777.80. Condition at end of fiscal: year. Surveys, operations hydraulic studies and preparation of detailed plans were well advanced on those units in the general comprehensive plan for flood control in the Ohio liver Basin, hich are under consideration for construction in the near future. The status of projects selected for construction under this authorization is given in individual reports. The total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $1,464,103.59. 278038-53-voL.2- 20 1298 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to:June 30,1953,'includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated _.... $942, 000.00 -$610,000.00 -$707,0: 9.18-$165,935.45 $25, 535. 88 $1, 500, 359.05 Cost------------------ 132, 311. 62 100, 440.48 71, 335. 70 6, 609. 33 3, 763.26 1, 464,103.59 Expenditures--__-- 128, 113.68 103, 652. 23 74, 344.26 8, 800. 31 3, 777. 80 1, 464,103.59 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953--------------------------- $36, 255.46 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954____ ____- -15, 500. 66 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ---- __ 20, 754. 80 34. 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 1 fiscal year for the re- moval 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 interests of flood control, provided that not more than $50,000 shall be expended for this purpose for any tributary from the appropriations for any 1 fiscal year. The locations of work approved for performance under this author- ity are on the south fork of Saline River, Ill., the Rough River at Falls of Rough, Ky., and Plum Creek, Ky., a tributary of Salt River. The work on the south fork of Saline River consists of clearing and re- moval of debris from the channel from the junction of the south and middle forks upstream along the south fork for a distance of about 15 miles to a point about one-fourth mile downstream from the crossing of United States Highway 45. On Rough River, at Falls of Rough, the work consisted of the removal of a drift rack island about 1,100 feet long from the stream channel, which was completed in 1949 (see Annual Report for 1950). On Plum Creek, the work consisted of clearing and straightening the existing channel, which was completed in November 1950 (see Annual Report for 1951). There were no operations during the fiscal year. There has been no work accomplished on south fork of Saline River, due to all bids received being excessive. There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $26,568.88 for main- tenance work. The expenditures were $26,568.88. FLOOD CONTROL--LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1299 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated...--------. $18, 000.00 $13, 000. 00 -$21, 185. 82 - -$8, 245. 30 $26, 568. 88 Cost---________________ 7,814. 68 12, 478. 30 4, 547. 04 26, 568. 88 Expenditures-.__ _--_ 7, 437. 88 12, 519. 49 4, 882. 65 ---- _ ---- - 26, 568. 88 35. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The costs during the fiscal year were $31,008.16. The expenditures were $32,895.78. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ng fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-_ _. $105,000.00 $80, 000.00 $114, 200.00 $4, 600.00 $34, 500.00 $1, 782, 652.47 Cost --------------- 89, 742. 42 158, 338.31 100, 246.66 16, 918.19 32, 050. 36 1, 780,185. 33 Expenditures --------. 83, 699. 78 160, 905. 54 98, 814.25 23, 294.87 32, 142. 59 1,780,123.65 36. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED PROJECTS The Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and subsequent acts require local interests to furnish assurances that they will maintain and operate certain local protection projects after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. District engineers are responsible for the administration of these regu- lations within the boundaries of their respective districts. The (1953) estimate of the annual cost of this work in the Louisville District is $16,000. Maintenance inspections were made during the fiscal year of 24 com- pleted units of projects transferred to local interests for maintenance and operation. Local interests were advised, as necessary, of measures required to maintain these projects in accordance with standards pre- scribed by the regulations. The cost during the fiscal year was $15,812.41 for maintenance. The expenditures were $16,551.97. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $38,232.32 and the expenditures were $38,232.32, all for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949. Maintenance: Appropriated .......-------------......----......---------- $11, 500. 00 $12, 000. 00 $16, 000. 00 $39, 500. 00 .. Cost------ . ------------------ --- I.--- .-- 10, 963. 58 11, 456.33 15, 812. 41 38, 232. 32 Expenditures-----------...........-------........-- ... 10,043.21 11, 637.14 16, 551. 97 38, 232. 32 1300 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 30. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amoumt Name of project see annual -requiredto report required to for-- New work Maintenance complete 1 2 - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - 1. Anderson, White River, Ind. . 1940 $5, 724.10 -------------- $517, 275. 90 2. Emergency bank protection under authority 1952 4 106, 815. 84 -------------- (3) of sec. 14 of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. 3. Gill Township levee unit, Wabash River, Ind__ 1948 561, 200. 25 .....-------------- (3) 4. Golconda, Ill........----------------------------- 1952 487, 107. 52 ..........-------------- (3) 5. :Harrisburg, Ill----------------------------1952 849, 656. 39 -------------- (3) 6. Levee unit No. 3, east fork of White River, Ind. 2 1938 275.25 ------------- 2, 489, 724. 75 7. Levee unit No. 1, Wabash River, Ill.2 2 __ - 1938- 3, 027, 000 00 8. Levee unit No. 2, Wabash River,Ind. ....... 1938 2, 765, 000.00 9. Levee units 2 Nos. 3 and 4, Wabash River, Ill. 1938 215, 75 ------------- 6,112, 784. 25 and Ind. 2 10. Levee unit No. 5, Wabash River, Ind. _...... 1952 88, 368.29 ------------- 7, 592, 631. 71 11. Levee unit No. 8, White River, Ind 2 1952 700, 534. 06 -------------- (3) 12. Levee unit No. 9, White River, Ind. 2___..... 1939 _-------------------------- 20, 500.00 13. Levee unit No. 10, White River, 2Ind. ........ 1939 -149, 000.00 14. Logansport, Wabash River, Ind. ............ 1939 ------------ - - 2, 300, 000.00 15. Lyford levee unit, Wabash River, Ind----- .....--- 1944 267, 391. 43 .-------------- (3) 16. Muncie, Ind-....---------------------------- - 1952 880, 651. 55 -------------- (3) . 17. Orleans, Ind. ._ ........................... 1952 --------------------------- 292, 000.00 18. Peru, Wabash River, Ind.2.................... - - - - - - - - 1951 1, 922.16 -------------- 6, 873, 077. 84 19. Salyersville, Licking River, Ky.2 .... 1946 12, 000.00 -------------- 586, 000.00 20. Shoals, east fork of White River, Ind.2 ....... 1938 513, 000. 00 21. Taylorsville, Ky. (Salt River)- ....-......... 1952 5373, 049. 61 )..(3) 22. Tell City, Ind__ ...-- ___--- -...--.... - 1952 897, 660. 62- -. (3) 23. Terre Haute, Wabash River,2Ind....... .... 1938 ..............-......-.. 188, 000. 00 24. Wabash, Wabash River, Ind. __ - - - - - .. . - - - - - 1938 --.... ...............- 823, 000.00 1 Revised in 1953. s Awaiting local cooperation. 3 Completed. 54 In addition, contributed funds in the amount of $137,000 were expended. In addition, contributed funds in the amount of $5,000 were expended. 6 Partially completed by Works Progress Administration. 38. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES Status of investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Congress No. mendation Bay Creek and tributaries, Ill., for House Public Works Com- flood control, major drainage, mittee resolution, July and ielated purposes, Ohio River 19, 1950. Basin. Blue River, for flood control at and Flood Control Committee in vicinity of Salem, Ind. resolution, Nov. 15, 1945. Big Creek Drainage basin, Ill., for Senate Public Works Com- flood control. mittee resolution, Sept. 23, 1949. Cache River and tributaries, Ill., House Public Works Com- for flood control, major drainage mittee resolution, June and allied purposes. 27, 1950 Cache River, Ill., for flood control, Senate Public Works Com- a tributary of Ohio River. mittee resolution, Mar. 4, 1950. Cache River, Ill., from Karnak House Public Works Com- levee to the mouth, for flood con- mittee resolution, July trol and clearing of swamp area. 26, 1951. Carmi, Ill., Little Wabash River Senate Public Works Com- at and in vicinity of, for flood mittee resolution, July 1, control. 1949. Cincinnati, Ohio, for flood control House Public Works Com- on the Ohio River at and in the mittee resolution, June vicinity of. 17, 1948. Clanton, Humphreys and Shawnee Senate Public Works Com- Creeks, Ballard County, Ky., for mittee resolution, Apr. flood control, Ohio River. 15, 1949. FLOOD CONTROL---LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1301 Status of investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions--Continued Date trans- Document Recom. Locality Authorization act mitted to Do. mendation Congress Eagle Creek, Ky., reservoir for House Public Works Com- flood control and other purposes mittee resolution, Apr. (tributary of Kentucky River). 21, 1950. Edwardsport, Knox Co., Ind., Senate Public Works Com- White River for flood control, mittee resolution, Apr. in vicinity of. 13, 1950. Embarrass River, for flood protec- Senate Public Works Com- - -- -- -- --- tion at and in vicinity of Villa mittee resolution, Sept. Grove, Ill. 16, 1948. French Lick and West Baden Flood Control Committee ---- ---- ---- Springs, Lost River, Ind., with resolution, Apr. 19, 1946. a view to flood protection for. Highland Creek and tributaries, Senate Public Works Com- ---- ---- ---- Kentucky, for flood control and mittee resolution, Dec. allied purposes, Ohio River Ba- 20, 1950. sin. Humphreys, Clanton, and Shawnee Senate Public Works Com- Creeks, Ballard County, Ky., for mittee resolution, Apr. flood control, Ohio River. 15, 1949. Indian Creek, Ind__ ...------------ Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Kentucky River and tributaries, Senate Public Works Com- Kentucky. mittee resolution, Apr. 22, 1953. Lebanon Junction, Ky., Rolling Senate Public Works Com- -,-,,----------^ Fork River and tributaries for mittee resolution, Apr. it flood control and in vicinity of. 13, 1950. Licking River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June --------------- Kentucky. 22, 1936. Little Raccoon Creek, Parke Coun- Flood Control Committee --------------- ty, Ind., improvement for flood resolution, Apr. 19, 1946. control and allied purposes (trib- utary of Wabash River). Little Wabash River and tribu- Senate Public Works Com- taries, Illinois, for flood control, mittee resolution, Apr. major drainage and other pur- 13, 1950, and House Pub- poses (tributary of Wabash Riv- lic Works Committee res- er). olution, June 27, 1950. Little Wabash River at and in Senate Public Works Com- ------------ vicinity of Carmi, Ill., for flood mittee resolution, July 1, control. 1949. Logansport, Ind., relative to flood Flood Control Committee -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - I- - - - - - - - - - - - protection on the Wabash River, resolution, May 23, 1946. Ohio, Ind., and Ill., at or near, by headwater reservoirs, or other means. Lost Creek and tributaries, White Flood Control Act, July and Hamilton Counties, Ill. 24, 1946. Lost River, Ind., with view to Flood Control Committee flood protection for West Baden resolution, Apr. 19, 1946. Springs, and French Lick. Maunie, Ill., for improvement of the Wabash River at and in vi- Flood Control Committee resolution, July 5, 1946. --------------- ------------ ------------ cinity of, in the interest of bank stabilization and flood control. Mill Creek Valley, Ohio, with a Senate Public Works Com- view to controlling waters of Mill mittee resolution, Sept. Creek Basin by means of major 16,1948. drainage or other improvements. Mount Carmel, Ill., Wabash River Flood Control Act, July at and in vicinity of. 24, 1946. Ohio River Basin, Bay Creek and House Public Works Com- tributaries, Illinois, for flood con- mittee resolution, July trol, major drainage, and related 19, 1950. purposes Ohio River, for flood control at and House Public Works Com- --------------- in vicinity of Cincinnati, Ohio. mittee resolution, June 17, 1948. Ohio River for flood control on Senate Public Works Com- --------------- Cache River, Ill. mittee resolution, Mar. 4, 1950. Ohio River for flood control and Senate Public Works Com- allied purposes on Highland mittee resolution, Dec. --------------- Creek and tributaries, Kentucky. 20, 1950. Ohio River for flood control on Senate Public Works Com- Humphreys, Clanton and Shaw- mittee resolution, Apr. nee Creeks in Ballard County, 15, 1949. Ky. 1302 REPORT • OF CHIEF -OF ENGINEERS, 1 . S., ARMY, 19 5 3 Status of investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Ohio River, flood control improve- Flood Control Committee ments on Rector Creek, Ill. Ohio River, with a view to flood control along Rector Creek and resolution, July 5, 1946. House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, July --------------- ------------ Saline River, Ill., and their tribu- 15, 1947, as amended taries. by House Public Works Committee resolution, Apr. 20, 1948. Ohio River at Sturgis, Ky., for Senate Public Works Com- flood control. mittee resolution, Aug. 30, 1950. Panther Creek and tributaries, Senate Public Works Com- Daviess County, Ky., for flood mittee resolution, Mar. control and major drainage. 28, 1951. Patoka River and tributaries, In- Flood Control Committee diana, for flood control and other resolution, July 23, 1946. purposes (tributary of Wabash River). Racoon (Little) Creek, Parke Flood Control Committee County, Ind., improvement for resolution, Apr. 19, 1946. flood control and allied purposes (tributary of Wabash River). Rector Creek and Saline River, House Public Works Com- Ill., with a view to flood control. mittee resolution, July 15, 1947, as amended by House Public Works Committee resolution, Apr. 20, 1948. Rector Creek, Ill., flood control, Flood Control Committee improvements (tributary of Sa- resolution, July 5, 1946. line River). Rolling Fork River and tributaries Senate Public Works Com- at and in vicinity of Lebanon mittee resolution, Apr. Junction, Ky., for flood control. 13, 1950. Rolling Fork River drainage basin, House Public Works Com- Kentucky, for flood control and mittee resolution, June allied purposes. 27, 1950. Salem, Ind., Blue River, for flood Flood Control Committee control at and in vicinity of. resolution, Nov. 15, 1945. Saline River and Rector Creek, Ill. House Public Works Com- with a view to flood control. mittee resolution, July 15, 1947, as amended by House Public Works Committee resolution, Apr. 20, 1948. Saline River and tributaries, Illi- Senate Public Works Com- nois, for flood control, drainage, mittee resolution, Mar. 9, and related purposes. 1948. Salt River, Ky--.--------- ----- Flood Control Act, May 17, 1950. Seven Mile Creek and Skillet Fork Flood Control Committee Branch, Ill., Wabash River, for resolution, July 5, 1946. flood control and drainage. Shawnee, Clanton and Humphreys Senate Public Works Com- Creeks, Ballard County, Ky., mittee resolution, Apr. for flood control, Ohio River. 15, 1949. Skillet Fork and tributaries, Illi- House Public Works Com- nois, for flood control and drain- mittee resolution, Mar. age (tributary of Wabash :River). 15,1949. Skillet Fork Branch and Seven Flood Control Committee Mile Creek, Ill., Wabash River, resolution, July 5, 1946. for flood control and drainage. Sturgis, Ky., Ohio River at, for Senate Public Works Com- flood control. mittee resolution, Aug. 30, 1950. Villa Grove, Ill., Embarrass River, Senate Public Works Com- for flood protection at and in mittee resolution, Sept. vicinity of. 16, 1948, Wabash Levee District No. 3, Illi- House Public Works Com- nois, along Wabash River be- mittee resolution, Mar. tween Maunie and Rising Sun, 15, 1949. Ill. Wabash River, improvement for Flood Control Committee flood control and allied purposes resolution, Apr. 19, 1946. on Little Racoon Creek, Parke County, Ind. FLOOD CONTROL-LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1303 Status of investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Wabash River, for flood control, Senate Public Works Com- major drainage and other pur- mittee resolution, Apr. poses on Little Wabash River 13, 1950, and House and tributaries, Illinois. Public Works Commit- tee resolution, June 27, 1950. Wabash River, Ohio, Ind., and Ill., Flood Control Committee relative to flood protection at or resolution, May 23, 1946. near Logansport, Ind., by head- water reservoirs or other means. Wabash River and tributaries Senate Public Works Com- above mouth of White River, mittee resolution, May 9, Ind., Ill., control. and Ohio, for flood 1949. Wabash River at and in vicinity Flood Control Committee of Maunie, Ill., improvement in resolution, July 5, 1946. the interest of bank stabilization and flood control. Wabash River at and in vicinity Flood Control Act, July of Mount Carmel, Ill. 24, 1946. Wabash River, for flood control Flood Control Committee and other purposes on Patoka resolution, July 23, 1946. River and tributaries, Indiana. Wabash River, flood control and Flood Control Committee drainage on Seven Mile Creek resolution, July 5, 1946. and Skillet Fork Branch, Ill. Wabash River, in the interest of House Public Works Com- flood control and allied purposes mittee resolution, Apr. on White River, Ind. 20, 1948. West Baden Springs; and French Flood Control Committee Lick,: Lost River, Ind., with a resolution, Apr. 19, 1946. view to flood protection for. White River in vicinity of Edwards- Senate Public Works Com- port, Knox County, Ind., for mittee resolution, Apr. flood control. 13, 1950. White River, Ind., in the interest of House Public Works Com- flood control and allied purposes mittee resolution, Apr. (tributary of Wabash River). 20, 1948. White River in vicinity of Edwards- Senate Public Works Com- port, Knox County, Ind., for flood mittee resolution, Apr. control. 13, 1950. 39. 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 section 12 of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, section 206 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, and section 210 of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorized an emer- gency fund in the amount of $15,000,000 to be expended in rescue work or in 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 dis- cretion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate functioning of the work for flood control. There were no operations during the fiscal year. Costs and expendi- tures in the amount of $21,059.90 during the year were for repayment to other projects for costs incurred for emergency flood fighting opera- tions during the winter of 1951-52. 1304 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated--.-... . $20, 000.00 00 ....... $24,000. 600 $417, Cost-----.... --- - 127, 795.82 6, 496.31 -$917.63 $4, 149.40 $21,059.90 417, 600 Expenditures-......... 120, 222. 53 24, 785.82 -754. 52 4,281.88 21, 059.90 417, 600 40. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS OTHER THAN THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941, AS AMENDED Because of the heavy demand for emergency repair work to flood control structures damaged or destroyed by disastrous floods, Congress in the acts approved July 12, 1943 (Public Law 138, 78th Cong.), May 29, 1944 (Public Law 318, 78th Cong.), June 5, 1945 (Public Law 75, 79th Cong.), June 23, 1947 (Public Law 102, 80th Cong.), and June 30, 1948 (sec. 208, Public Law 858, 80th Cong.), authorized the amounts of $10 million, $12 million, $12 million, $15 million, and $25 million, respectively, to be appropriated as an emergency fund 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 strengthening of levees and other flood control works which have been threatened or destroyed by floods: Provided,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. Operations during the fiscal year consisted of completion of repairs to Opeedee Levee, Wabash River, Indiana, by contract; initiation of contract construction of emergency repairs to the Greenfield Bayou Levee, Wabash River, Indiana, made necessary by caving banks; and repayment to other projects for costs incurred for emergency flood fighting operations during the winter of 1951-1952. The costs during the fiscal year were $75,495.18 for maintenance work. The expenditures were $75,797.86. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated ... ---............$326,000. 00 $970, QOO. ...... 00.-00 -$150,000. 98 $2,525,588. 68 Cost- $17,629.89 337, 200. 98 554,116. 75 $245, 117. 26 75; 495. 18 2,484,735. 69 Expenditures_-.-- 23, 820.25 332, 238.56 480, 637.35 323, 699.43 75, 797.86 2, 484, 718.65 FLOOD CONTROL---LOUISVILLE, KY., DISTRICT 1305 41. SMALL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC- TION 205 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, as amended by section 212 of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, au- thorized allotments of not to exceed $3,000,000 for any one fiscal year for the construction 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 for any one fiscal year; that the provisions of local cooperation specified in section 3 of the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, as amended, shall apply; and that the work shall be complete in itself and not commit the United States to any additional improve- ment 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. Work under this authority consisted of construction by contract (September 1951-February 1952) of the channel improvement of Grassy Creek, Jackson County, Ind., for which all necessary rights- of-way were furnished by local interests, and the completion of an operation and maintenance manual during the fiscal year. The costs and expenditures during the year were $529.93. The total costs and expenditures at the end of the fiscal year were $70,303.78 for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 pricr to 1949 New work: Appropriated----..........-----..........--------.------- --- $88,000.00-----------.......... - -- 21, 696. 22 $70,303. 78 Cost ........................----.....---......------------------------------------............ $60,155.68 529.93 70, 303.78 Expenditures.........------------............-----------............ 5, 599.98 60, 173. 87 529.93 70,303. 78 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT This district embraces those portions of the States of Ohio, Ken- tucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania lying in the drainage basins of the Ohio River and tributaries, from about mile 109 between Captina Island and Powhatan Point, Ohio, to about mile 409.3 immediately downstream from Aberdeen, Ohio, a distance of about 300.3 miles, including the following streams im- proved for slack-water navigation: Ohio River, with its locks and dams 14 to 23, inclusive, Gallipolis locks and dam, and locks and dams 27 to 33, inclusive; Muskingum River, Ohio; Little Kanawha River, W. Va.; Kanawha River, W. Va., Big Sandy River, W. Va. and Ky., including Levisa and Tug Forks. District engineer: Col. John O. Colonna, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Ohio River Division, Cincinnati, Ohio, comprising the Nashville, Tenn., Louisville, Ky., Huntington, W. Va., and Pittsburgh, Pa., districts: Col. Paschal N. Strong, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control-Continued Page Page 1. Construction of locks and 17. Point Pleasant, Ohio River dams, Ohio River ....... 1308 Basin, W. Va . 1328 2. Ohio River open channel 18. Galax, Ohio River Basin, Va_ 1329 work -- - - - - - 1308 19. Bluestone Reservoir, Ohio 3. Muskingumrn River, Ohio -.. 1308 River Basin, W. Va_- ... 1330 4. Kanawha River, W. Va - - 1312 20. Sutton Reservoir, Ohio River 5. Scioto River at Portsmouth, Basin, W. Va . .. 1332 Ohio- 1315 21. Huntington, Ohio River 6. Examination, surveys, and Basin, W. Va_ 1333 contingencies (general) - - 1316 22. Dewey Reservoir, Ohio River 7. Plant allotment 1316 Basin, Ky 1334 8. Inactive navigation projects 1317 23. Ashland, Ohio River Basin, 9. Miscellaneous activities 1317 Ky_ .. 1336 24. Russell, Ohio River Basin, Flood control Ky- 1337 25. Portsmouth-New Boston, 10. Massillon, Ohio River Basin, Ohio River Basin, Ohio _- 1337 Ohio - - - - - - - - 1317 26. Delaware Reservoir, Ohio 11. Muskingum River Reser- River Basin, Ohio ....... 1338 voirs, Ohio_ 1319 27. Maysville, Ohio River Basin, 12. Newark, Ohio River Basin, Ky_ 1340 Ohio_- 1323 28. Ohio River Basin,' Hunting- 13. Dillon Reservoir, Ohio River ton District - ------ 1341 Basin, Ohio_ 1324 29. Snagging and clearing under 14. Roseville, Ohio River Basin, authority of section 2 of Ohio_ ___ 1325 the Flood Control Act ap- 15. Parkersburg, Ohio River proved August 28, 1937, as Basin, W. Va______ 1326 amended---_-___ --- 1344 16. Tom .Jenkins Reservoir (Burr 30. Preliminary examinations, Oak), Ohio River Basin, surveys, and contingencies Ohio_ _ _ ___ _ _ 1326 for flood control_ ___ 1345 1307 1308 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Flood control-Continued Flood control-Continued Page Page 31. Inspection of local protection 35. Emergency flood control projects---------------- 1345 work under authority of 32. Plant allotment------------1346 Public Law No. 75, 79th 33. Inactive flood' control proj- Congress and Public Law ects .. ------- 1346 No. 102, 80th Congress -_ 1349 34. Miscellaneous activities- 1347 1. CONSTRUCTION OF LOCKS AND DAMS, OHIO RIVER For report on this improvement, see page 1207. 2. OHIO RIVER OPEN CHANNEL WORK For report on this improvement, see page 1214. 3. MUSKINGUM RIVER, OHIO Location. The Muskingum River, 112.45 miles in length, and lying entirely in the State of Ohio, is formed by the junction of the Wal- honding and Tuscarawas Rivers at Coshocton, Ohio, flows in a south- erly direction and empties into the Ohio River at Marietta, Ohio, 172.2 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. This authorized the taking over, restoration, maintenance, and operation of the State works and plant to provide slack-water navigation between lock 1, at Marietta, Ohio, and Dresden,. Ohio, a distance of 92.85 miles. Navigation is afforded by 11 locks. and dams and 4 short lateral canals. The maximum depth which it is now possible to maintain without extensive improvement is 4.5 feet, although in certain portions 5.5 feet is available. Above the site of the old lock 11 the minimum depth actually maintained is 2 feet. The navigable depth between lock 1 and the mouth, a distance of 0.25 mile, is provided by dam 18, Ohio River, and by dredging. The original estimate of cost of restoring the dams taken over from the State of Ohio was $200,000. To this was added later the construc- tion of a new lock and dam 11, at a cost of about $143,000, the repair and -extension of a levee at dam 10, and some minor work, the net total expended from specific appropriations having been $301,911.53. The estimated cost of limited operations and real estate management services in connection with this project, under the conditions as stated in the paragraph "Condition at end of fiscal year", is $15,000 annually. The construction of a new lock 1 was done in connection with the con- struction of an ice harbor as part of the Ohio River improvement and was not a part of this project. Operating and care of the locks and dams were included in the project July 1, 1935, under the provisions of the Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act approved June 26, 1934. An index map of Muskingum River is printed in House Document 251, 78th Congress, 1st session. RIVERS AND HARBORS--HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1309 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 5,1886 For taking over from the State of Ohio the locks and H. Ex. Doc. 48, 49th Cong., 1st dams then in existence (1 to 10) and the restoration sess. (Annual Report, 1886, p. of these works by the United States. 1551). Mar. 3,1905 Construction of lock and dam 11 and the extension of H. Doc. 241, 58th Cong., 2d sess. the levee at lock 10 and for other work of minor importance. June 26, 19341 Operation and care of locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. I Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. The following table gives the characteristics of the locks and dams: Muskicingum River Lock Dam Dimensions Lock Lotion(neres- Upper Lower When Location and(nearest sill sill com- Total cost 1 town,dam all in Ohio) Miles Great- lnOio ton from iera- W G est below below lw Lift ft Foundation Foundation of construction Type of pl pletedt 0 Ind mouth Width avail- upper lower (feet) (all fixed dams) (clear) able poo pool (feet) length (feet) (feet) (feet) C) 1 Marietta -------- 0. 25 55. 8 179 7. 58 11. 56 4. 292 Piles in sand and gravel__ Sand and gravel .-- Rock-filled timber crib_ _ 1890 3 $327, 500. 00 2 Devols ___ _ 5. 79 35. 8 160 6. 00 5. 56 10. 76 Rock_______ _ __ Rock-------------------do ---------------- 1840 91. 000. 00 3 Lowell 4. . 13. 60 35. 8 160 7. 07 5. 91 14. 19 Piles in gravel -... - . do __------------ -__-.do. 1840 160, 000.00 4 Beverly 4 _ ._________ 24. 60 35. 2 160 6. 00 5. 61 9. 32 Gravel.__-- ___ _____ _ Rock and gravel ..-- . do 1840 122,000. 00 0 5 Luke Chute ________ 34. 12 35. 8 160 6. 00 5. 66 10. 76 Rock ____--.. _do . do o--------------.. 1840 91, 000. 00 6 7 Stockport .._____. _ McConnellsville 4____ 40. 17 49. 40 35. 8 35. 8 160 160 6. 00 6. 01 5. 20 5. 43 12. 33 __- do ______. 10.10 __... do _____ __ _ Rock_________ . -.. __. Rock and gravel .------------ do-- - do_________ ___ -___ ------------- 1840 1840 88, 000. 00 127, 000. 00 t M 8 Rokeby lock .---... 57. 45 35. 9 160 8. 00 5. 55 10. 96 Piles and grillage ..--- Piles in sand and gravel -.. do_____-- -- __ 1840 90, 000. 00 9 Philo ______ 68. 56 35. 8 160 8. 00 5. 22 11. 01 Rock ----------------. Rock______........------------ do ..---------------- 1891 86, 000. 00 z02 10 Zanesville 4 ________ 76. 60 35. 4 158. 55 6.30 12.30 15.43 Rock and gravel____ ___ Soft rock .--....---- -------- do --------------- 1840 127, 000. 00 11 Ellis____._---------- 85. 92 36. O0 160 4.96 } 6.67 1 758 Piles in sand and grave (9)_______________ Concrete ..- --..... 1910 10 143, 284. 66 1 Cost to the United States, $301,911.53, exclusive of cost of lock and dam 1, which was 6 Double lock; flight of 2 tandem. constructed under the Ohio River project. 7 Dam equipped with Boule movable-crest gates, 4 feet high. 2 Normal lift above normal pool of dam 18, Ohio River. Lock 1 has intermediate gate; s Crest of fixed part. only lower chamber usable. 9 150 feet of dam adjacent to lock on piles in sand and gravel. Remainder of dam, 02 3 Replaced an older lock on opposite side of river. including pier and abutment, on rocks. 4 Lateral canal between dam and lock. 10Replaced an older lock and dam located 2.6 miles farther upstream. 6 Replaced an older lock constructed in 1840 at lower end of lateral canal, which was also abandoned. Ca CL3 RIVERS AND HARBORS-HUNTINGTON, W. VA., :DISTRICT 1311 Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are numerous public and private land- ings, generally unimproved, at points accessible to the public high- ways, and in a few instances having railroad connections. Two yards, principally equipped for unloading sand and gravel, are situated at miles 0.2 and 76.4. Numerous landings, not equipped, are used to stockpile sand and gravel, principally for State and county roads. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operatiqns a4d esults d'iing egal year. Opra ion nd care: Lock and dam 1, only, was operated by the Federal Gv*ireiment to meet the needs of existing commerce. Dam 10, which was breached during the preceding fiscal year, was reconstructed by contract. Under the terms of an agreement between the United States and the city of Zanesville, Ohio, the city, desiring use of the waters of the Muskingum River and the facilities of dam 10 as a source of its water supply, con- tribUted funds needed for the reconstruction in excess of $250,000 and took over future operation and maintenance of lock and dam 10. The total cost of operation and care for the fiscal year from Federal funds was $280,862.37. The expenditures were $279,638.10. In addition $5;63.23 for operation and care was expended from contributed funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1910. The locks and dams are in fair to poor condition. General commercial navigation on the waterway above dam 1 has declined to the extent that Federal -expenditures for continued operation of this section: of the waterway is no'longer justified. Accordingly, opera- tions at locks 2 to 11, inclusive, were discontinued as of midnight June 30, 1952, and these locks placed in a standby status. Lock and dam 1, only, is being operated and maintained by the Federal Government. Lock and dam 10 is being operated and maintained by the city of Zanesville: in connection with utilizing the waters of the river as a source of water supply. The available depth for navigation is 4.5 feet from the mouth to lock 2. The channel is not being maintained above this point. For details of locks and dams, see table under par- agraph "Existing project." The total Federal cost under the ex- isting project to the end of the fiscal year was $2,469,353.45, of which $301,911.53 was for new work, $156,522.04 for maintenance, and $2 - 010,919.88 for operation and care of locks and dams. The expend- itures were $2,469,459.29. In addition, the sum of $3,995,355.89 was expended between April 7, 1887, and June 30, 1936, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the per- manent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Also, in addition, $5,663.23 for operation and care was expended from contributed funds. 1312 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated .--------------------------------------------------------- $301,911.53 Cost-------------- ------------------------ ----------------------------------- 301,911.53 ..----------.. 301,911.53 Expenditures--..--..-------------- .....---------------------........------------ Maintenance: Appropriated--........ $157,700.00 $151,900.00 $271,100.00 -$157,818.04 $275,500.00 6,166,067.57 Cost_-...---........- 22 107,116.56 100,011.96 ..192,692. 69,036.50 280,862.37 6,162,797.81 208,350.32 108,394.43 Expenditures......--------. 113,364.20 59, 918.36 279,638.10 6,162,903.65 1 inaddition, $5,663.23 formaintenance was expended from contributed funds. 4. KANAWHA RIVER, W. VA. Location. This river, 97 miles in length, is formed by the junction of the New and Gauley Rivers, 'a short distance above Kanawha Falls, W. Va., flows in a general northwesterly direction, and empties into the Ohio River at Point Pleasant, W. Va. Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1873, and modified by the River -and Harbor Act of March 3, 1875 (Annual Report for 1875, pt. 2, pp. 90-98), For further details see page 1913, Annual Report for 1915, and page 1309, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. The existing project provides for three dams on the Kanawha River, with twin locks having usable dimensions of 56 by 360 feet, and one dam on the Ohio River near Gallipolis, Ohio, with one lock 110 by 600 feet and one lock 110 by 360 feet, to furnish a 9-foot navigable depth from the mouth to a point 90.57 miles above. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $22,872,800, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of operation and maintenance is $406,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3,1930 Replacement of old locks and dams 2 to 5, inclusive, H. Doe. 190, 70th Cong., 1st sess. by construction of 2 new dams and dredging. .June 26,19341 Operating and care of locks and dams provided for with funds, from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. Aug. 30,19352 Replacement of old locks and dams 6 to 11, inclusive, H. Doe. 31, 73d Cong ,lstsess.8 by construction of 1 new dam on the Kanawha River and 1 new dam on the Ohio River below mouth of the Kanawha River, and pertinent work. 1 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. 2Included in the Public Works Administration program Sept. 6, 1933. 8 Contains latest published maps. The following table gives the characteristics of the locks and dams: IKanawhla River Location Lock dimen- Available depth sions over miter sills a at normal pool levels Great- Lift at est normal Character of Type of construction Year of Cost of 92 w Lock Dis- avail- pool Character of Kind of dam Type of construction comple- lock and tance able levels foundation of dam tion dams 1 o Nearest town above mouth length of t (feet) Upper Uper Lower oe * (miles) cham- (feet) (feet) ber (feet) London s.... London, W. Va--..--------.......... 82. 76 360 4 56 24 18 ............. Roller gates..... Concrete movable crest 12 Rock----------- 1934 $3, 269, 700 0 Marmet .... Marmet (Belle), W. Va.... 67. 75 360 4 56 24 18 12 .do-----------...........-- ....----- do-----------.. ..... do....-------.........------..... 1934 3, 566,100 Winfield 2... Winfield (Red House), 31.12 360 4 56 28 18 12 ..... do..................-do............... do 1937 6, 340, 100 W. Va. Gallipols.... Gallipolis, Ohio-.......... (a) 60 110 26 18 12...-do....- -- do-------------1937 9,696,900 I 1 Estimated. Includes estimated cost of flowage easements. 3 14 miles below Point Pleasant, W. Va., on the Ohio River. s Hydroelectric plant, licensed by Federal Power Commission, at this site. 4 Two locks each, 56 feet by 360 feet. y 0 Wj H H H H co 1314 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Local cooperation. Under license 1175, issued by the Federal Power Commission, the Kanawha Valley Power Co. has constructed hydro- electric plants at London and Marmet locks and dams, a license fee of $32,000 per annum having been fixed for each site. The Kanawha Valley Power Co. has also constructed a hydroelectric plant at Win- field locks and dam, under license 1290, a license fee of $40,000 per annum having been fixed. Terminalfacilities. The public terminal facilities consist of a paved landing at Charleston, W. Va. Numerous coal tipples, owned by pri- vate interests, exist, available for use only to the owners for loading into barges the coal mined by them. Other privately owned facilities are as follows: Two coal unloading terminals at Belle, 1 at Glasgow and 1 at Cabin Creek; 11 gasoline and oil unloading stations at Boomer, Cabin Creek, Charleston, North Charleston, South Charles- ton, and St. Albans; 2 docks at Nitro for handling acid; 2 docks at South Charleston and 1 at Nitro for unloading sulphur; 9 terminals at Belle, North Charleston, South Charleston, and Institute for handling chemicals; a terminal at Alloy generally used for unloading coke; 1 dock each at Riverside and Sattes for handling scrap metal; and a sand and gravel unloading terminal at Charleston. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Work in connection with the acquisition of flowage easements occasioned by the increased pool heights was continued. The cost of new work during the fiscal year was $343.33. Maintenance: Navigation aids were inspected periodically and channel sweeping operations were conducted, by hired labor, as neces- sary. The cost of maintenance during the fiscal year was $6,799.04. Operation and care: The locks and dams were operated as required, and necessary repairs and improvements were made thereto, and to the appurtenant structures and grounds. The cost of operation and care during the fiscal year was $302,447.09. The total cost for the fiscal year, all from regular funds, was $309,- 589.46, of which $343.33 was for new work and $309,246.13 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $306,109.83. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the existing project was commenced in 1931 and completed in 1937. Work remaining to complete the project in all respects consists of completing the audit of real estate acquisitions in the Marmet and Winfield pools. All structures are in operation and the available depth for navigation is 9 feet from the mouth of the river to the head of the improvement. Above the improved portion of the river, the minimum depth in the channel is less than 1-foot. For details of the locks and dams, see table under paragraph "Existing project." The total cost, all funds, to the end of the fiscal year for the existing project was as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS--HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1315 Class of work Regular funds Pubndlicworks Remergency Total New work--------.........................------------------- $9, 369, 181. 55 $9, 004, 800. 23 $4, 498, 636. 03 $22,872, 617. 81 Maintenance...........----------------......-------... 275, 645.36 ------------------------------- 275, 645. 36 Operation and care_.--- -------------- 1 3, 760, 975.32 1 3, 760, 975. 32 Total-------..........------............-------....... 113, 405, 802. 23 9, 004, 800. 23 4, 498, 636. 03 1 26, 909, 238. 49 1 In addition, surplus property valued at $4,546.20 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. Funds have been expended for the existing project as follows: Regular funds------------------------------------------ $13, 405,275.43 Public Works funds------------------ 9, 004, 800. 23 Emergency Relief funds-------- -------------- ------- 4, 498, 636. 03 Total------ -- ------------------------------ 26, 908, 711. 69 In addition, the sum of $5,159,879.10 was expended between July 1884 and June 30, 1936, on the operation and care of the work of im- provement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appro- priation for such purposes. Cost and financial sunynary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June • 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated........ --$17, 300.00 -$320,000.00 -$80, 000.00..---------- -- $10, 900.00 2 $27,167, 382. 35 Cost---------------- 18, 188. 11 -1, 229. 33 5, 489. 57 $3, 398. 54 343. 33 2 27,167, 230.06 Expenditures.--------_ 20, 559.04 333. 95 5, 367.08 3, 573.23 275.16 2 27, 167, 230.06 Maintenance: Appropriated .--------242, 800.00 326, 000.00 293, 400.00 285, 500.00 320, 314. 35 9, 231, 333.26 Cost---------------279,842. 64 346, 501. 92 303, 796. 66 288, 116. 78 309,246.13 3 9,196, 499. 78 Expenditures-- .-.-.. 278, 928. 36 343, 758. 92 308, 234.15 290, 229. 48 305, 834.67 9, 195, 972. 98 1Includes $4,294,612.25 for new work and $3,883,512.55 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 Includes $4,498,636.03 Emergency Relief funds and $9,004,800.23 public works funds. 8In addition, surplus property valued at $4,546.20 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953---------------------------- $152. 29 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954--------------- 152. 29 5. SCIOTO RIVER AT PORTSMOUTH, OHIO Location. The project is located on the left bank of the Scioto River at the city of Portsmouth, in Scioto County, Ohio, immediately above the mouth of the Scioto River and within the limits of the slack water of dam 31 on the Ohio River. Existing project. The proposed project provides for the develop- ment of a harbor channel equivalent to that existing prior to the initiation of the Portsmouth local protection project, which is de- scribed on page 1337. The project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, which specified that the cost of the project in no event is to exceed $75,000. Local cooperation. None required. Operations and results during fiscal year. There were no new work or maintenance costs incurred during the fiscal year. The expendi- tures were - $37.28. 1316 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. Plans for accomplishing corrective work have been submitted. Meanwhile, dredging to afford temporary correction of the shoaling has been accomplished. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $27,543.94, of which $10,950.84 was for new work and $16,593.10 was for maintenance. The expenditures were $27,543.94. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953. includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated----------------------------------------------------$549.16 $10, 950.84 Cost----------- ------------------------ $1,097.09 $510.29------------ - 10, 950.84 Expenditures .... ------------ ------------ 1, 113.59 531.07 -37.28 10, 950.84 Maintenance: Appropriated.-..............- _---$15, ........... 000.00----------- 9,100.00 -12, 500.00 16, 600. 00 Cost------....................---- 6, 019. 71 5, 573.39------------ ............ ------------ 16, 593.10 Expenditures--------............----------......... 6, 019.71 5, 268.03 305. 36------------.......... 16, 593.10 6. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The costs during the year were $14,737.73. The expenditures were $15,934.82. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June S 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-......... $46, 000.00 $69, 500.00 $32,000.00 $5, 200.00 $16, 100.00 $2,215, 663.90 Cost...........-----------------... 81, 476.03 61, 866.22 43, 422. 73 32, 919.27 14, 737. 73 2, 212, 499.76 Expenditures--------......... 82, 310.19 62, 034. 79 43, 940.52 31, 344.54 15, 934.82 2,212,446. 74 7. PLANT ALLOTMENT, HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated......... $150,000.00 -$176,100.00- ........------...--.......-------......--- $340, 000.00 $1, 383, 962. 58 Cost- ----------------- -------------------------------------- ------- 1 Expenditures--------- 250, 273.11 126, 913.37 $90,556.66 -$42, 263.39 -130, 650.34 710,41413 FLOOD CONTROI--HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1317 8. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual ired to report complete for- New work Maintenance 1. Big Sandy River, W. Va. and Ky., including Levisa and Tug Forks_-....----------.- - - 1952 586, $1, 236.086$1,471,298.55 (1) 2. Elk River, W. Va...........................-------------------------..1903 30, 259.12 -- __ (2) 3. Gauley River, W . Va.......................... 1903 14, 761.05 ....--...... . (3) 4. Guyandot River, W. Va __------------------ 1915 27, 500.00 ... (4) 5. Little Kanawha River, W. Va ...............- 1952 470, 536.02 891,353.62 (5) 6. New River, Va. and W. Va ......--..--. -__ 1899 109, 691.06 (4) 1Operation and maintenance of the project except lock 1 suspended June 30, 1951. Dam 1, Big Sandy River being operated for high water navigation, the costs being reimbursed by local interests. 2Work closed September 1902; property transferred to Kanawha River improvement. 3Work closed September 1902. Abandonment recommended in H. Doec. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 4Work suspended. S Operation and maintenance suspended June 30, 1951. * In addition, funds in the amount of $12,040.87 were contributed by local interests for maintenance of ock No. 1 during fiscal year 1953. 9. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES Status of all investigationsfor navigationcalled for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendtion Congress Gallipolis, Ohio, Ohio River, with House Public Works Comn- ............ a view to determining the neces- mittee resolution, June sary protective works to stop bank 26, 1952. erosion. Kanawha River to the head of Rivers and Harbors Com- .......................... London Pool, for practical navi- mittee resolution, May gation channel of 12-foot depth 23, 1945. and suitable widths (report being made by the Ohio River division engineer). Muskingum River, Ohio----------........... River and Harbor Act, ------------------...--------- July 24, 1946. Ohio River between Greenup, Ky., House Public Works Comn- ............ and Gallipolis, Ohio (interim mittee resolution, June 2, report). 1949. Ohio River, 12-foot project between Rivers and Harbors Com- . -----................-...... Pittsburgh; Pa., and Cairo, Ill. mittee resolution, Sept. (report being made by the Ohio 14, 1943. River division engineer). Ohio River, with a view to deter- House Public Works Comn- ........................... mining the necessary protective mittee resolution, June works to stop bank erosion at 26, 1952. Gallipolis, Ohio. Scioto River, Ohio, for navigation, Flood Control Act, May ............ flood control, power, and irriga- 15, 1928.. tion (308 report). 10. MASSILLON, OHIO RIVER BASIN, OHIO Location. Massillon, Ohio, is located in Stark County, on the Tuscarawas River, 200 miles above the mouth of the Muskingum River. Emisting project. The project providing for improvement of the channel of the Tuscarawas River, together with the construction of drainage facilities, levees and pump stations, consists of the follow- ing features: 12,800 linear feet of channel rectification and improve- 1318 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, UT. S. ARMY, 1953 ments; 4,300 feet of new channel; 2 reinforced concrete pressure con- duits with a total length of 4,300 feet; 15,900 feet of earth levee; 200 feet of concrete wall; 4 pump stations; and 2 gate openings. The project necessitated the relocation of 6 miles of railroad; the con- struction of 5 railroad bridges, railroad terminal facilities, 1 highway bridge, and 2 highway viaducts; the removal of 3 railroad bridges, 1 highway bridge and 10,550 feet of railroad track; and the raising of 1 highway bridge. The project provides protection (with 3-foot freeboard) against a flood with peak discharge 20 percent greater than maximum of record. The existing project was selected for con- struction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin, contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $8,617,300, which includes a contribution of $477,800, by local interests, for additional construction and alterations beyond the scope of the authorized Federal project. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $5,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Toe drain recorders were purchased and installed. Levee slips and eroded areas were repaired by hired labor. Facilities for furnishing electric power to pump stations were installed by contract. Work in con- nection with the acquisition of land was continued and one relocation agreement was processed for payment. Maintenance: Routine inspections of the channel were conducted. The total cost was $16,864.07, of which $16,637.24 was for new work and $226.83 was for maintenance. The expenditures were $18,790.11. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project, construction of which was initiated in July 1940 and suspended during the war years, was completed for beneficial use in October 1951. The drainage structures and appurtenances including pressure conduits, gate openings, and pump stations have been turned over to the city for maintenance and operation. The improved channels and levees, maintained by the United States, are in good condition. In addition to preparation of "as-built" drawings and final records other work remaining to com- plete the project consists of acquiring one tract of land from the Ohio Water Service Co., the acquisition of which is covered in a reloca- tion agreement, and involves the conveyance of certain waterline ease- ments to the company over Government lands. The conveyance to the company is being held in abeyance pending completion of condemna- tion proceedings for acquisition of third party interests in 31 rail- road tracts. The entire project is about 99 percent complete. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $8,127,539.23, of which $8,- 126,865.93 was for new work and $673.30 was for maintenance. The expenditures were $8,127,529.23. In addition $477,813 for new work was expended from contributed funds. FLOOD CONTROL---HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1319 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated ----- $1,500,000.00 $1,860,000.00 $624,800.00 $27,000.00 -$52, 600.00 $8,139,473.00 Cost--------- ---- 734,447.16 1,760,162.70 1,233,967.33 369,327.55 16, 637. 24 8, 126, 865.93 Expenditures,---.--- 897,398.82 1,687,041.48 1,167,247.53 674,434.11 18, 563.28 8,126, 855. 93 Maintenance: Appropriated--------... ........------ ----....------- ----------- .... 5,000.00 5, 000.00 10, 000.00 Cost----........------------- -----------..--.. ...------------ ..... 446.47 226. 83 673. 30 Expenditures--------........ .......--------....-----..----- -----------...... 446.47 226. 83 673. 30 1 In addition $477,813 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_--------------- ------ $9, 843.66 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_ ________--- 9, 843. 66 11. MUSKINGUM RIVER RESERVOIRS, OHIO Location. The Muskingum River lies in southeastern Ohio and, with its tributaries, drains approximately 8,000 square miles. Its headwaters rise about 25 miles south of Lake Erie and it flows into the Ohio River at Marietta, Ohio, 172.2 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. This project provides for the construction, oper- ation, and maintenance of 14 reservoirs and appurtenant works in the Muskingum River Basin. It was originally authorized by the Public Works Administration February 20, 1934, to include 15 reser- voirs as set forth in an official plan prepared by the Corps of Engi- neers and adopted by the Muskingum watershed conservancy district of Ohio, the sponsoring agency. Subsequent amendments to the offi- cial plan provided, among other things, for the elimination of one reservoir and the inclusion and later elimination of a project for channel improvement of the Tuscarawas River at Massillon, Ohio. Allotments totaling $27,190,000 were made from December 1933 to July 1937 by the Public Works Administration to aid in financing construction of this project. The project was operated and main- tained by the conservancy district from July 1938 to August 1939 when it was taken over by the Corps of Engineers for maintenance and operation in accordance with the provisions of the Flood Control Act approved August 11, 1939. The Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, authorized and directed the Secretary of War to reimburse the conservancy district a sum not to exceed the actual expenditures made by it in acquiring lands, easements, and rights-of-way for reservoirs in the Muskingum River Valley, such reimbursements not to exceed $4,500,000, nor in- clude any expenditures for lands, easements, and rights-of-way here- tofore or hereafter purchased from said district by the United States. 1320 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The first allotment under this authorization was made June 29. 1939, from the War Department Appropriation Act of June 28, 1939. The Flood Control Act approved August 11, 1939, contained the provisions that the Muskingum River reservoirs be included in the flood control plan for the Ohio River Basin authorized in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938; that section 2 of the latter act apply to those reservoirs; and that the conservancy district be re- lieved of any obligation to maintain and operate the dams. The Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized such channel rectification works or other measures at or below the Mus- kingum River reservoirs as in the discretion of the Chief of Engi- neers and the Secretary of War may be found necessary to provide for the most efficient operation of those reservoirs, at an estimated cost of $2,200,000. The estimate of cost for new work (1953), excluding the cost to the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, is $40,581,400, of which $18,517,900 is for construction and $22,063,500 is for lands and dam- ages. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of main- tenance is $238,000. For further details see Annual Report for 1946, page 1734. The following table gives the principal features of the 14 reservoirs: Muskingum River Reservoirs Reservoir Estimated cost Elevations, mean Capacity 1 Location of dam (near- sea level No. Name of reservoir 2 Stream est town, all in Ohio) Drain- 0 age area Construe- Lands and Total (square Conser- Flood Water tion damages miles) vation Spillwayl Spillway vin control aont conser- Total ation (acre-feet) pool (acrs-feet) (acr-feet)(ar-et 0 1 Atwood- --......... Indian Fork----------............. New Cumberland .... 70 941 928 26, 100 23, 600 49, 700 $517, 100 $822, 600 $1, 339, 700 2 Beach City------- ........-- Sugar Creek---------- ............ Beach City- _..... -- 300 976.5 948 70, 000 1, 700 71, 700 1, 331, 600 2, 086, 200 3, 417, 800 0 3 Bolivar ---......... Sandy Creek .... - Bolivar-......-....... 502 962 895 149, 600 0 149, 600 2, 884, 100 2, 949, 800 5, 833, 900 4 Charles Mill ..........--- __.........Black Fork-------- Miffin-.__ ---------- - 216 1, 020 997 80, 600 7, 400 88, 000 1, 435, 700 888, 600 2,324, 300 5 -- Clendening ...... Brushy Fork_........ _ Tippecanoe...----------- 70 910. 5 898 27, 500 26, 500 54, 000 626, 000 464, 100 1, 090, 100 6 Dover_ _------------- Tuscarawas River ..._- Dover__,__. ---- - s 1, 397 916 874 202, 000 1, 000 203, 000 2, 053, 600 5, 617, 500 7. 671, 100 8 Leesville-----------........ McGuire reek......... Leesville -------------- 48 977. 5 963 17, 900 19, 500 37, 400 719, 200 216, 100 935, 300 9 Mohawk___........... Walhonding River-...... Nellie---------------4 1, 501 890 799. 2 285, 000 0 285, 000 2,620, 200 2, 448, 900 5, 069, 100 10 Mohicanville- ........ Lake Fork . _ .......... Mohicanville----......... 269 963 932 102, 000 0 102, 000 589, 500 667, 000 1, 256, 500 11 Piedmont----------............ Stillwater Creek........ Piedmont_...- i- . 84 924. 6 913 31, 400 33, 600 65, 000 1, 268, 100 564, 600 1, 832 700 12 Pleasant Hill-........ Clear Fork.............. Perrysville.......------------. 199 1, 065 1, 020 74, 200 13, 500 87, 700 1, 342, 300 723, 700 2, 066000 13 Senecaville---------........... Seneca Fork-........-.. Senecaville-...-------- 121 842. 5 832. 2 45, 000 43, 500 88, 500 648, 100 1, 085, 800 1, 733,900 14 Tappan.............. Little Stillwater Creek__ Tappan---------------............... 71 909 899. 3 26, 500 35, 100 61, 600 1, 246, 800 1, 912, 200 3,159, 000 15 Wills Creek---------....... Wills Creek--...-----.- Conesville.....-------- - 844 779 742 190, 000 6, 000 196. 000 1, 235, 600 1, 616, 400 2, 852, 000 Total--------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 1,327,800 211, 400 1, 539, 200 18, 517, 900 22, 063, 500 40, 581, 400 2The construction of Freeport Dam (No. 7) was eliminated by the amended official 8 777 square miles net area. plan approved by the Chief of Engineers. May 16, 1935 2For details of individual dams, see p. 1256, Annual Report 1942. 34817 square miles net area. 723 square miles net area. '-I H O2 a 1322 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies to this project, subject to certain provisions con- tained in the Flood Control Act approved August 11, 1939. For further details see Annual Report for 1942, page 1257. Operations and results during the fiscal year. New work: Work in connection with the acquisition of flowage easements was continued and 63 tracts were acquired during the year. Work was also com- pleted in connection with the approval and payment of $824,772.03 to the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, covering interest on payments of lands and easements previously purchased from the con- servancy district. Operation and maintenance: The 14 reservoirs were operated as required to reduce local flooding and necessary repairs were made to the structures and appurtenances. The total cost, all from regular funds, was $1,149,562.90, of which $944,732.24 was for new work, and $204,830.66 was for maintenance. The expenditures were $1,155,192.78. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was ini- tiated in January 1935. With the completion of the Dover Reservoir in November 1938, all of the 14 flood control dams, included in the project, were completed and in operation. The major items of pres- ently authorized work remaining to be done consist of completing acquisition of flowage easements and remedial work in the channel downstream from the Charles Mill Dam. Work in connection with the acquisition of land was in progress and of the 4,717 tracts author- ized for acquisition, excluding the Charles Mill project, 4,690 tracts have been acquired. Neither the construction nor the acquisition of lands or easements have been initiated for the channel remedial work below Charles Mill Dam. Work presently authorized for this project is about 97 percent complete. The costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Regular funds: The cost was $14,443,098.05, of which $12,328,607.92 was for new work, and $2,114,490.13 was for maintenance. The ex- penditures were $14,437,101.06. National Industrial Recovery funds: The cost and expenditures for new work were $27,190,000. The total cost, all funds, was $41,633,098.05, of which $39,518,607.92 was for new work and $2,114,490.13 was for maintenance. In addition, surplus property valued at $4,109.38 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. The expenditures were $41,627,101.06. FLOOD CONTROL-HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1323 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work* Appropriated ........ $1,200,000.00 $1,391,500.00 $250, 000. 00 $472, 000. 00 -$276,000.00 1$39, 774, 760.65 Cost ....... -. - 685, 990. 81 308.144. 52 669, 401.47 371, 079. 51 944, 732. 24 139, 518, 607.92 Expenditures ...--------- 749, 846. 98 297, 010. 33 666, 432. 93 402, 097. 52 940, 115. 76 1 39, 517, 219. 21 Maintenance: Appropriated .....-------- 285, 000. 00 247, 400. 00 154, 800. 00 198, 500. 00 213, 160. 00 2, 131, 099. 35 Cost --------------- 205, 934. 87 272, 374. 26 252, 228. 82 238, 587. 58 204, 830. 66 22, 114, 490. 13 ......---- Expenditures----- 197, 664.84 280, 661. 42 249, 980. 36 240, 088. 97 215, 077. 02 2, 109, 881.85 1 Includes $27,190,000 National Industrial Recovery Act funds. 2 In addition, surplus property valued at $4,109.38 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 _-__-----------------____ $87, 526. 86 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954___--.------- 87, 526. 86 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project__-------------------___------ 806, 640. 00 12. NEWARK, OHIO RIVER BASIN, OHIO Location. Newark, Ohio, is located in Licking County at the junc- tion of the North and South Forks of the Licking River, 29 miles above its confluence with the Muskingum River at Zanesville, Ohio. Existing project. This provides for a total of 31,500 linear feet of channel improvement of the Licking River, North and South Forks of Licking River, and Raccoon Creek; 5,450 feet of levee along North and South Forks of Licking River;. and pump station and sump for the disposal of interior drainage. The project provides protection for the city of Newark against floods 22 percent greater than that of 1913 (one of the greatest of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The existing project was selected for construction under the general au- thorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The project was constructed at a Fed- eral cost of $785,880.37. In addition, the estimated cost to the city of Newark under provisions of section 2 of the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 28, 1938, was $21,000. The latest (1953) approved esti- mate for annual cost of maintenance is $3,500. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: Routine inspections of the improved portion of the channel were conducted and remedial work was performed as required to maintain the channel in a satisfactory condition. The cost and expenditures for mainte- nance during the fiscal year were $3,854.98. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project, construction of which was initiated in July 1940, was completed for beneficial use in Novem- ber 1941. The pump facilities and levees have been turned over to the city for maintenance and operation. The improved channels, main- tained by the United States, are in good condition. The total cost of the existing project, to the end of the fiscal year was $886,400.18, of which $785,880.37 was for new work and $100,519.81 was for mainte- nance. The total expenditures were $886,400.18. 1324 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated,. .1.---------.---- -$1, 619.63 --------------------------------- $785, 880.37 Cost----------------- $41.39 -137.60 ---------------------------------- 785, 880.37 Expenditures--------- 41.39 -- 785,880.37 Maintenance: Appropriated---------.........----.... .................------------ -$3, 850. 00 $4, 000. 00 $3, 500. 00 104, 850. 00 ............... Cost----------------- 327. 71 2, 240. 93 8, 979. 05 316. 18 3, 854. 98 100, 519. 81 Expenditures.-------- 327. 71 1, 953. 87 9, 266. 11 316. 18 3, 854.98 100, 519.81 13. DILLON RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, OHIO Location. The dam site of the Dillon Reservoir is located on Lick- ing River, Ohio, 5.8 miles above the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum Rivers at Zanesville, Ohio. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a rolled earthfill dam having a maximum height of 118 feet and a total length of 1,350 feet; controlled outlet works dis- charging through twin conduits located in the right abutment; an uncontrolled spillway in the left abutment; 2 rolled earthfill dikes which will prevent diversion of water into Wakatomika Creek valley; and 2 rolled earthfill dikes which will prevent diversion of water into the Barlett Run valley. The reservoir created, providing for the storage of 273,800 acre-feet, will control a drainage area of 748 square miles, and necessitates the relocation or reconstruction of 19.5 miles of railroad track, 12.2 miles of roads, 32.7 miles of powerlines, 34.2 miles of communication lines, and 17.2 miles of pipelines. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the coordinated reservoir sys- tem for the protection of Zanesville, Ohio, and the Muskingum and Ohio River Valleys generally. The existing project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $27,061,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Surveys, studies, and preparation of plans pertinent to the remaining phases of the Balti- more & Ohio Railroad relocation in the reservoir area were con- tinued by hired labor. The cost of new work during the fiscal year was $17,579.73. The expenditures were $21,327. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was initiated in July 1946, when relocation of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail- road in the reservoir area was commenced. This phase of the project has been brought to about 77 percent completion. Construction of Nashport Dike, together with relocation of affected highway and util- ity facilities, is complete. Relocation agreements have been entered into with the 18 owners having facilities affected by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad relocation. Of the estimated 800 tracts of land re- quired for the project, 131 tracts have been acquired. The entire project is about 33 percent complete. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $8,783,092.01. The expenditures were $8,785,691.62. FLOOD CONTROL--1HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1325 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ....... $1,300,000.00 $1,277,600.00 $926,200.00 $100,000.00 $112,000.00 $9, 189, 800. 00 Cost---------------- 883,452.05 657,259.64 1,191,423.42 720,024.50 17,579.73 8, 783, 092.01 Expenditures..------......- 817,191.88 564,230.65 1,211,650.34 860,110.38 21,327.00 8, 785, 691.62 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------------------- $49, 230.33 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-----------_ 49,230. 33 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ----------------------- 17,871, 200. 00 14. ROSEVILLE, OHIO RIVER BASIN, OHIO Location. The project is located at Roseville in Muskingum and Perry Counties, Ohio, on Moxahala Creek about 6 miles upstream from its confluence with Jonathan Creek of the Muskingum River. Existing project. The project provides for complete protection of Roseville by channel rectification and levee construction. The work involves the improvement of 7,291 feet of the channel of Moxahala Creek, construction of about 5,370 feet of levee along the left bank of Moxahala Creek, construction of 1 pump station and intercepting sewer, relocation of 1 railroad bridge, alteration of 2 highway bridges, and necessary utility changes. The project has been selected for con- struction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The es- timated Federal cost of the project (1953) is $1,030,000, the estimated non-Federal cost is $53,000. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Local interests have furnished assurance of local cooperation. Operations and results during fiscal year. Design of the project, by contract, was initiated and completed. The cost of new work dur- ing the fiscal year was $22,268.45. The expenditures were $22,248.45. Condition at end of fiscal year. Detailed plans and specifications for construction of the project are complete. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $72,405.42. The expenditures were $72,385.42. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated------- -------------- $4, 363.03 $24, 400.00 $74, 536.97 Cost.-------------- -- $49.51 $1, 212. 89 _------------_ 1, 407.14 22, 268. 45 72, 405. 42 Expenditures-._.-.. 98. 18 $5. 94 1, 212.89 1,407. 14 22, 248.45 72, 385. 42 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ------------------------- $2, 126. 55 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-------------- 2, 126. 55 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project-------------------- -------- 955,463. 00 1326 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, l. S. ARMY, 1953 15. PARKERSBURG, OHIO RIVER BASIN, W. VA. Location. The project is within the confines of the city of Parkers- burg, W. Va., located on the left bank of the Ohio River, 184 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. This consists of about 9,600 feet of earth levees and 10,400 feet of concrete walls extending along the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers; 6 electrically operated pump stations for the dis- posal of interior drainage; appurtenant drainage structures; and 14 gate openings. The project provides protection for the city of Parkers- burg against floods of 1913 magnitude (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The existing project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin, contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The project was con- structed at a Federal cost of $6,514,314.93. The estimated cost to the city of Parkersburg for lands and damages was $300,000. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Final reports and "as- built" drawings were prepared to complete all work on the project. The cost and expenditures of new work during the fiscal year were $3,272.31. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project, construction of which was initiated in March 1946, was completed for beneficial use and turned over to the city of Parkersburg for maintenance and operation in May 1950. At the end of fiscal year 1953 final records and reports had been prepared and the project was complete in all respects. The costs and expenditures for new work to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Regular funds: The cost and expenditures were $6,511,170.20. Emergency relief funds: The cost and expenditures were $3,144.73. In addition, surplus property valued at $2,561.88 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. The total costs and expenditures were $6,514,314.93. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: .... Appropriated-. $2,450,900.00 $1,396,900.00-----.......-----.... --$1, 500. 00 -$3, 129. 80 $6, 514, 314. 93 Cost.. .... _-_ . 3,441,877.041, 222, 093. 19 $20, 158. 83 911. 61 3, 272. 31 16, 514, 314. 93 Expenditures------...3, 229, 424. 58 1, 623, 660. 41 21, 591. 01 957. 14 3, 272. 31 6, 514, 314.93 I In addition, surplus property valued at $2,561.88 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. 16. TOM JENKINS RESERVOIR (BURR OAK), OHIO RIVER BASIN, OHIO Location. The dam site of the Tom Jenkins Reservoir is located on East Branch of Sunday Creek, a tributary of Hocking River, Ohio, about 3 miles north of the village of Glouster and 57.2 miles above the mouth of Hocking River. Existing project. The project consists of a rolled earthfill dam hav- ing a maximum height of 84 feet and a total length of 944 feet; con- FLOOD CONTROL----HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1327 trolled outlet works discharging through a tunnel located in the left abutment; and an uncontrolled spillway in the ridge running south from the dam site. The reservoir created, providing for the storage of 17,600 acre-feet for flood control and 9,300 acre-feet for conservation and water supply for a total of 26,900 acre-feet controls 32.8 square miles of the drainage area of East Branch, and necessitated the relocation of 0.5 mile of county roads and 0.7 mile of pipeline. The reservoir affords substantial protection to the Sunday Creek Valley and serves as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for the pro- tection of the Hocking River and Ohio River Valleys. The reservoir also provides an assured water supply to villages, industries, and coal mine operations in the Sunday Creek Valley. The existing project was authorized under the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $2,869,200, of which $2,084,200 represents Federal cost and $785,000 represents cost to local interests. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $27,000. Local cooperation. Local or State interests are required to furnish funds for the project equal to the difference between the total estimated first cost and the capitalized flood control benefits. House bill 496 passed by the Ohio State Legislature appropriated funds to cover local and State obligations relative to the project. By agreement entered into January 22, 1948, between the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, and the Division of Conservation and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, State of Ohio, the State contributed $495,000 to be applied toward the cost of construction of the project, and retained $290,000 of the total amount to be contributed, for acqui- sition of lands and interests in land being acquired by the State in the reservoir area. However, the State has been unable to acquire certain reservoir lands and has requested the United States to acquire such lands. The State has contributed $80,000 additional to the United States for the purchase of these lands. The agreement provides further that, subject to appropriations made by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio, the State will contribute to the Government annually, the sum of $1,500 as the pro rata share chargeable to the State covering the annual cost of operating the project insofar as water supply features are concerned. Operationsand results during fiscal year. New work: The installa- tion of stream gaging facilities was continued and the construction of rainfall stations was completed. Construction of facilities for the accommodation and protection of the visiting public was initiated and advanced to 95 percent completion. Work in connection with the acquisition of land was continued and assistance was given the Depart- ment of Justice in negotiating for stipulations covering tracts acquired by condemnation. Maintenance (operation and care) : The reservoir was operated to reduce local flooding as required and necessary repairs were made to the structures and appurtenances. The total cost from Federal funds was $51,495.28, of which $31,939.60 was for new work and $19,555.68 was for maintenance. The expendi- tures from Federal funds were $53,393.57. In addition, $3,110 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 1328 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. The dam is complete and the reser- voir is in operation, affording substantial protection to the Sunday Creek Valley as well as serving as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for the protection of the Hocking River and Ohio River Valleys. The reservoir also provides an assured water supply to vil- lages, industries and coal mine operations in the Sunday Creek Valley. Construction of the dam was started in March 1948 and completed in February 1950. All construction operations are complete except for a few minor items of work to be accomplished by hired labor. Agree- ments for all necessary relocations work for the project have been executed. The United States has acquired the 8 tracts of land required for the dam site and construction area, 16 road easements, 13 flowage easements, and 12 mineral tracts. Land acquisition work remaining to be accomplished consists of assisting the Department of Justice in processing through trial 11 mineral cases. Of the 50 tracts of land being acquired by the State of Ohio in the reservoir area, 49 tracts have been consummated. Payment for the other tract is pending in the State court. The entire project is about 99 percent complete. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year from Federal funds was $2,142,- 932.96, of which $2,081,919.49 was for new work and $61,013.47 was for maintenance. The expenditures from Federal funds were $2,140,- 796.28. In addition, $557,316 for new work was expended from con- tributed funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated-......... $239, 400. 00 $1,166,600.00 -------------------- -$6, 800. 00 $2,084, 200. 00 Cost--....-----.........------.... 606, 950. 14 988,365.98 $88,305. 01 $48, 908. 90 31, 939. 60 2, 081, 919. 49 Expenditures-------......... 470, 851. 71 1,175,180.50 103, 576. 15 49, 950. 28 30, 876. 64 2, 080, 043. 01 Maintenance: Appropriated-...... .------------ 12,500.00 16, 400. 00 17, 400. 00 21, 800. 00 68, 100. 00 Cost-- .......- .---------- ---- 7,492.12 17, 056. 32 16, 909. 35 19, 555. 68 61, 013. 47 Expenditures-..................... 5,900.32 17, 319. 35 15, 016. 67 22, 516. 93 60, 753. 27 1 In addition $557,316 for new work was expended from contributed funds Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------------------- $1, 815. 13 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954- 1,815.13 1---------- 17. POINT PLEASANT, OHIO RIVER BASIN, W. VA. Location. The project is within the confines of the city of Point Pleasant, W. Va. located on the left bank of the Ohio River, at the mouth of the Kanawha River, 265 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. This consists of about 7,365 feet of concrete walls ' and 4,740 feet of earth levees extending along the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers; 15 gate openings; 1 traffic ramp; 3 electrically operated pump stations for the disposal of interior drainage; appurtenant drainage structures; and 2,400 feet of diversion channel. The project provides protection for the city of Point Pleasant against floods of 1937 magni- thde (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The existing project was selected for construction under the general authorization FLOOD CONTROL---HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1329 for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 28, 1938. The project was constructed at a Federal cost of $2,829,296.67. The estimated cost to the city of Point Pleasant for lands and damages was $278,000. Operations and results during fiscal year. Final reports and "as- built" drawings were prepared to complete all work on the project. The cost of new work during the fiscal year was $2,314.06. The ex- penditures were $2,318.11. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project, construction of which was initiated in August 1948, was completed for beneficial lse and turned over to the city of Point Pleasant for maintenance and opera- tion in July 1951. At the end of fiscal year 1953 final records and reports had been prepared and the project was complete in all respects. The costs and expenditures for new work to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Regular funds: The cost and expenditures were $2,827,796.67. Emergency relief funds: The cost and expenditures were $1,500. The total cost and expenditures, all funds, were $2,829,296.67. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 New work: Appropriated......... $800, 000.00 $1,450,000.00---------- ............ -$46, 200. 00 -$9, 503. 33 $2, 829, 296. 67 Cost . 677, 621. 531 1,303,641.89 734, 535. 50 .--------------- 27, 697. 49 2, 314. 06 2, 829, 296. 67 Expenditures--------- 596, 876. 95 1,185,544.04 915, 928.42 49, 977. 30 2,318. 11 2, 829, 296. 67 1 Includes $1,500 Emergency Relief funds. 18. GALAX, OHIO RIVER BASIN, VA. Location. In Carroll and Grayson Counties, Va., on Chestnut Creek about 13 miles upstream from its confluence with the New River. Existing project. This provides flood protection by improvement of the channel of Chestnut Creek and consists of about 13,700 linear feet of channel rectification and improvement, the relocation of 1 railroad and 1 highway bridge and approaches, and minor sewer and drainage changes. The project provides substantial partial pro- tection to the town against flash floods on Chestnut Creek. The project was selected for construction under the additional authoriza- tion for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. The project was constructed at a Federal cost of $480,536.04. The estimated cost to the city of Galax for lands and damages was $185,000. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Final reports and 'as-built" drawings were prepared to complete all work on the proj- ect. The cost and expenditures of new work during the fiscal year were $267.24. 278038-53-voL.2--22 1330 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. The project, construction of which was initiated in May 1950, was completed for beneficial use and turned over to the city of Galax for maintenance and operation in April 1951. At the end of fiscal year 1953 final records and reports had been prepared and the project was complete in all respects. The total cost and expenditures of new work to the end of the fiscal year were $480,536.04. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: $30, 000.00 Appropriated....-------.... $600, 000. 00 -$100,000.00 -$45, 000. 00 -$4, 463.96 $480, 536. 04 Cost -------------- Expenditures 29, 826. 08 -------- 26, 655. 64 74, 534. 34 303,521.70 52, 754. 48 328,550.65 72, 386. 68 72, 308. 03 267. 24 267. 24 480, 536.04 480, 536. 04 19. BLUESTONE RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, W. VA. Location. On New River, W. Va. and Va., about 2.5 miles above Hinton, W. Va., and 1 mile about the confluence of the New and Greenbrier Rivers. Existing project. The project provides for a concrete gravity dam having a maximum height of 180 feet and an overall length of 2,048 feet, consisting of 790 feet of spillway section, 330 feet of powerhouse intake structure, and 928 feet of nonoverflow sections and abutments. The reservoir created, extending approximately 36 miles upstream from the dam and providing for the gross storage of 631,000 acre- feet, is being operated as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for the protection of the New, Kanawha, and Ohio Valleys generally. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $28,890,260. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $87,100. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts ap- proved June 22, 1936, and June 28, 1938. Prior to the foregoing au- thorizations, under provisions of Executive Order No. 7183A, Sep- tember 12, 1935 (which authorized the construction of a reservoir dam on New River for the reduction of flood heights in the Kanawha and Ohio Valleys, and for the development of power), surveys, founda- tion explorations, clearing of reservoir area, design of dam, and the acquisition of land were undertaken. The sum of $543,960.27 from emergency relief funds was allotted for initiating this work. For further details, see page 1453 of the Annual Report for 1939. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Installation of stream gaging facilities was continued and practically completed. The establishment of sedimentation ranges, construction of radio net- work for hydrologic data, construction of facilities for the accom- modation and protection of the visiting public, and removal of a rail- road bridge over the Greenbrier River were initiated and well ad- vanced at the end of the fiscal year. FLOOD CONTROL-HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1331 Operation and maintenance: The reservoir was operated for the benefit of flood control as required, and necessary repairs were made to the dam and to operator's quarters and grounds throughout the year. In connection with reservoir management activities, work consisted of maintaining public use areas. During the high water of February 1953, 179,900 acre-feet of flood storage was utilized resulting in reductions in stages of 3.8 feet on the New River at Hinton, W. Va., and 5 feet on the Kanawha River at Kanawha Falls, W. Va. The total cost was $170,358.99 of which $93,396.01 was for new work and $76,962.98 was for maintenance. The expenditures were $270,600.53. Condition at end of fiscal year. The dam is complete and the reser- voir is in operation as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for the protection of the New, Kanawha, and Ohio Valleys, generally. Construction of the dam, initiated in January 1942, was suspended during the war years and completed in April 1952 upon completion of the installation of crest gates and hoists. Construction of the proj- ect is complete except for the following items of work: Installation of stream gaging facilities; construction of radio network for hydro- logic data; establishment of sedimentation ranges; construction of facilities for the accommodation and protection of the visiting public; and removal of a railroad bridge over the Greenbrier River. Work is in progress and well advanced on all of the foregoing items of work. Relocation agreements have been entered into with all owners having highway, railroad, and utility facilities affected by the project. All cemeteries in the reservoir area, excepting 1 with 17 graves, have been relocated. The 418 tracts of land required for the operation of the project have been acquired. The entire project is 99 percent com- plete. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $29,063,169.85, of which $28,787,489.59 was for new work and $275,680.26 was for maintenance. In addition, surplus property valued at $26,839.12 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. The expenditures were $29,061,778.81. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated_-__ $5,613,800.00 $1,178,000.00 -$318,700.00 . -- --- $56,000.001 $28, 890, 260. 27 Cost--___--------._ 2,531,194.70 952,556i77 1,616,370.13 $1,317,826.44 93,396.01 1 2 28, 787, 489. 59 Expenditures _.. - . . 2,838,041.15 1,074,951.29 1,243,278.92 1,509,785.07 186,244.35 128, 786, 410. 19 Maintenance: Appropriated_--------- 10,000.00 58,700.00 58,600.00 88,600.00 60,833.09 276, 733. 09 Cost..--------------- 8,936.60 44,049.74 74,859.15 70,871.79 76,962.98 275, 680. 26 Expenditures.------... 6,315.57 42,925.37 71,640.12 70,131.38 84,356.18 275, 368. 62 1 Includes $543,960.27 Emergency Relief funds. AIn addition, surplus property valued at $26,839.12 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------- $54, 457. 02 Unoboligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_----------- 54, 457. 02 13321 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 20. SUTTON RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, W. VA. Location. The dam site of the Sutton Reservoir is located on Elk River, W. Va., 1 mile above the town of Sutton, W. Va., and approxi- mately 101 miles above the mouth of Elk River. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a concrete gravity dam having a maximum height of 237 feet; and an overall length of 1,208 feet, consisting of 280 feet of spillway section and 928 feet of nonoverflow sections and abut- ments. The reservoir created, providing for the storage of 265,300 acre-feet, will control a drainage area of 537 square miles, and neces- sitates the relocation of 8.6 miles of railroad tracks, 9.7 miles of roads, and miscellaneous public utility service lines. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for the protection of the Elk, Kanawha, and Ohio Valleys generally. The existing project was selected for construction under the general au- thorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $30,795,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Work under contract for exploratory drilling for section 2 of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad relocation was initiated and completed. Work under an agreement with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. for design of structures for the remaining relocation work was initiated and practically completed. The cost of new work during the fiscal year was $79,077.16. The ex- penditures were $77,432.53. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was initiated in October 1949, when contract work was begun on sealing an abandoned coal mine at the dam site. This phase of the project has been completed. Other construction work completed consists of Section 1 (grading) of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad relocation. Of the estimated 523 tracts of land required for the project, 94 tracts have been acquired. The entire project is about 5 percent complete. The cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $1,616,224.20. The expenditures were $1,629.336.49. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: ............ Appropriated---................-------..... $1,000,000.00------------ -------..........-$94, 600.00 $1, 861, 400. 0) Cost --------------- $41, 490. 92 325,792.15 $696, 058. 24 $257, 183.11 79, 077. 16 1, 616, 224. 20 Expenditures---------......... 39, 611. 49 269,877.69 690, 078. 76 337, 032. 83 77, 432. 53 1, 629, 336. 49 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953---------------------- $114, 116. 16 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ---------- 114,116.16 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ........ ..... - . 28, 933. 600. 00 FLOOD CONTROL--HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1333 21. HUNTINGTON, OHIO RIVER BASIN, W. VA. Location. The work covered by this project is within the confines of the city of Huntington, W. Va., on the left bank of the Ohio River, from mile 304.25 to 313.12 below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. Section I: This part of the project consists of about 19,400 feet of earth levee and 2,200 feet of concrete wall ex- tending along the Ohio River and landward to high ground at the western extremity of the project; 6 electrically operated pump stations for the disposal of interior drainage; appurtenant drainage struc- tures; and 6 gate openings. Protection is provided for the west end of Huntington against floods of 1937 magnitude (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. This section of the existing project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. This completed section of the project was constructed at a Federal cost of $2,327,700. The estimated cost to the city of Hunting- ton for lands and damages was $655,000. Section II: This part of the project consists of about 17,900 feet of concrete wall extending along the Guyandot and Ohio Rivers; 24 gate openings and storage houses; 7 pump stations for the disposal of interior drainage; and a continuous toe drain adjacent to the landward side of the base of the wall. Protection is provided for the business section of Huntington against floods of 1937 magnitude :(maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. This section of the existing project was selected for construction under the general au- thorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937. The estimated Federal cost of this section of the project (1953) is $2,543,300; the estimated non-Federal cost is $412,000. Section III: This part of the project consists of about 16,800 feet of concrete walls and 4,600 feet of earth levees extending along the Guyandot and Ohio Rivers and landward to high ground at the east- ern extremity of the project; 4 electrically operated pump stations for the disposal of interior drainage; appurtenant drainage struc- tures; and 15 gate openings. Protection is provided for the east end of Huntington against floods of 1937 magnitude (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. This section of the existing project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. This completed section of the project was constructed at a total cost of $2,129,427, of which $2,127,127 was Federal cost and $2,300 was contributed by local interests. The estimated cost to the city of Huntington for the lands and damages was $440,000. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Section II: An agree- ment was entered into with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway for constructing remedial works involving the railroad embankment at the point where the upstream end of the barrier ties into high ground. The cost of new work during the fiscal year was $17.78. The ex- penditures were $35.38. 1334 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. Section I: Construction of this section was initiated in May 1940 and completed in December 1942. The cost and expenditures of new work to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Regular funds: The cost and expenditures were $2,325,200. Emergency relief funds: The cost and expenditures were $2,500. The total cost and expenditures, all funds, were $2,327,700. Section II: Construction of this section was initiated in August 1938. The work initially contemplated was completed in May 1940. As a result of studies of dikes tying into railroad embankments made during 1951, additional work was found to be necessary. At the end of fiscal year 1953 an agreement had been entered into with the Chesa- peake & Ohio Railway for accomplishment of the additional work,, however construction operations had not been initiated. The cost and expenditures of new work to the end of the fiscal year were as follows:. Regular funds: The cost and expenditures were $2,473,442.06. Emergency relief funds: The cost and expenditures were $64,000.. The total cost and expenditures, all funds, were $2,537,442.06. Section III: Construction of this section was initiated in July 1941 and completed in December 1947. The cost and expenditures of new work to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Regular funds: The cost and expenditures were $2,124,627. Emergency relief funds: The cost and expenditures were $2,500. The total cost and expenditures, all Federal funds, were $2,127,127. In addition $2,300 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 12 New work: Appropriated ........ ........------------...----------------------- $6, 000. 00 ----------- $6, 998, 092. 20 Cost___.....-.....---------------.. .... . __159.08 $17. 78 6,992, 269. 06 Expenditures ... . _ ......... -_ .. ---------- .__ 141.48 35. 38 6, 992, 269.06 1 In addition $2,300 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 2Includes $69,000 Emergency Relief funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953____________-------------------------- $23.14 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954___--_------------ 23. 14 22. DEWEY RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, KY. Location. The dam site of the Dewey Reservoir is located on Johns Creek, about 7 miles southeast of Paintsville, Ky., and 5.4 miles above the confluence of Johns Creek and Levisa Fork of Big Sandy River. Existing project. The project consists of a rolled earthfill dam having a maximum height of 118 feet and a total length of 913 feet; controlled outlet works discharging through a tunnel in the left abut- ment; an uncontrolled spillway discharging through a channel ex- cavated in the left or west abutment; and a rolled earthfill dike which FLOOD CONTROI-HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1335 blocks a low divide to Brandykeg Creek and the Levisa Fork. The reservoir created, providing for the storage of 93,300 acre-feet, con- trols 207 square miles of the drainage area of Johns Creek, and neces- sitated the relocation or reconstruction of 8.3 miles of roads, 9.7 miles of pipelines, and 5.2 miles of telephone lines. The reservoir is being operated as a unit of the cordinated reservoir system for the protection of the Levisa Fork, Big Sandy, and Ohio Valleys generally. The existing project was selected for construction under the general au- thorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $6,414,700. The latest (1953) approved estimate for an- nual cost of maintenance is $55,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year. New work. Construction of rainfall stations and facilities for the accommodation and pro- tection of the visiting public was completed. Sedimentation ranges were established. Installation of stream gaging facilities was con- tinued. Work in connection with the acquisition of land was con- tinued and during the period two tracts were acquired. In addition, assistance was given the Department of Justice in obtaining stipula- tions and processing through trial, the tracts being acquired through condemnation proceedings in the United States district court. Maintenance (operation and care) :The reservoir was operated for the benefit of flood control, as required, and necessary repairs were made to the dam, and to the operator's quarters and grounds through- out the year. In connection with reservoir management activities, work consisted of maintaining public use facilities. The total cost was $125,757.23, of which $90,225.72 was for new work and $35,531.51 was for maintenance. The expenditures were $131,373.26. Condition at end of fiscal year. The dam is complete and the reser- voir is in operation as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for the protection of the Levisa Fork, Big Sandy, and Ohio Valleys generally. Construction of the dam was started in March 1946 and completed in July 1949. Construction of the project is complete except for the in- stallation of stream gaging facilities. Relocation agreements have been entered into with all seven owners having highway and utility facilities affected by the project. Title to the 407 tracts of land re- quired for the project has been acquired. Land acquisition work re- maining to be accomplished consists of assisting the Department of Justice in processing through trial condemnation cases, the major portion of which involve the acquisition of th required rights over oil, gas, and coal ownership affected by the project. It is anticipated that the remaining condemnation cases will be completed during the ensuing fiscal year. The entire project is about 98 percent complete. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $6,421,732.09, of which $6,289,403.69 was for new work and $132,328.40 was for maintenance. In addition, surplus property valued at $17,199.94 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. The expenditures were $6,419,339.70. 1336 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-.........$2,071,000.00 $900,000.00 $523,800.00- ........---------...-- $225,100.00 $6, 414, 700. 00 Cost-- ............ 2,529;527.33 1,292,572.53 315,062:70 $78;969.65 90,225.72 1 6, 289, 403. 69 Expenditures-......... 2,554,206.69 1,419,317.54 334,130.51 80,069.51 93,587.62 6, 288, 011. 71 Maintenance: Appropriated ........ ............ 41,400.00 14,650.00 46,100.00 33,906.91 136, 056. 91 Cost --........... 19,336.73 38,293.95 39,166.21 35,531.51 132, 328.40 Expenditures ...- . . .- -14,997.13 . 38,646.84 39,898.38 37,785.64 131, 327.90 I In addition, surplus property valued at $17,199.94 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-- -------------------- $124, 246. 72 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_ 124, 1.-----246. 72 23. ASHLAND, OHIO RIVER BASIN, KY. Location. The work covered by this project is within the confines of the city of Ashland, Ky., located on the left bank of the Ohio River, 322 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of about 13,530- feet of concrete walls and 780 feet of earth levees extending along the Ohio River; 6 electrically operated pump stations and necessary appurtenant drainage structures for disposal of interior drainage; and 17 highway, railroad, and pedestrian gate openings. The project will provide protection for main business and residential sections of the city of Ashland against floods of 1937 magni- tude (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The existing project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The estimated Federal cost of the project (1953) is $3,716,000, the estimated non-Federal cost is $313,000. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Work under contract for constructing section 3 of the project (remaining wall and levee sec- tions) was continued and advanced from 6 percent to 97 percent com- pletion. Construction of the project's 5 remaining pump stations was initiated, by contract at the beginning of the fiscal year and advanced to 65 percent completion. The cost of new work during the fiscal year was $1,914,477.18. The expenditures were $1,968,341.63. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was initiated in July 1949. Sections 1 and 2 of the project, consisting principally of concrete wall, sewers, and appurtenances as well as a levee and pump station at Long Branch are complete. Work under contract for constructing section 3 of the project (remaining wall and levee sections) is practically complete while construction of' the proj- ect's five remaining pump stations, by contract, is well advanced. The entire project is about 85 percent complete. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $3,154,718.09. The expenditures were $3,155,922.09. FLOOD CONTROL--HUNTINGTON, W. VA., 'DISTRICT 1337 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated.---.... $420,000.00 $819,100.00 $43, 500. 00 $2,000,000.00 $440, 600. 00 $3,715,647.22 Cost__---__------- - 30,981.47 353,176. 74 581,760.50 211,169.41 1,914,477.18 3,154,718.09 Expenditures--------- 37,636.20 289,244.86 592,025.65 212,830.34 1,968,341.63 3,155,992.09 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------------------- $89,175. 64 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 __-------- 89, 175. 64 24. RUSSELL, OHIO RIVER BASIN, KY. Location. In Greenup County, Ky., on the left bank of the Ohio River, 327 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. This provides protection for the low lying areas of the city against flooding by backwater from Ganner's Branch and consists of about 1,450 feet of earth levee, 2 traffic ramps, 1 pump station, and other necessary appurtenances. The project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The project was constructed at a Federal cost of $237,193.26. The estimated cost to the city of Russell for lands and damages was $10,000. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Final reports and "as- built" drawings were prepared to complete all work on the project. The cost of new work during the fiscal year was $956.34. The expendi- tures were $3,599.10. Conditionat end of fiscal year. The project, construction of which was initiated in June 1950, was completed for beneficial use in December 1951, and turned over to the city of Russell for maintenance and operation in February 1952. At the end of fiscal year 1953 final records and reports had been prepared and the project was complete in all respects. The total cost and expenditures of new work to the end of the fiscal year were $237,193.26. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June .. _30,1953, includ- ing fiscalyears 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated------_........-- $5, 000. 00 $185, 000. 00 $9, 500. 00 $21, 700. 00 -$1, 848.06 $237, 193. 26 Cost---------------- 4, 761.43 21, 737. 72 94, 619. 87 103, 524. 66 956. 34 237, 193. 26 Expenditures.......--------.. 4, 761.43 20, 804. 67 83, 120. 14 113, 314.68 3, 599.10 237, 193. 26 25. PORTSMOUTH-NEW BOSTON, OHIO RIVER BASIN, OHIO Location. The project is located at the cities of Portsmouth and New Boston, Ohio, on the right bank of the Ohio River above the mouth of the Scioto River in Scioto County, Ohio. The project extends from mile 350.2 to mile 356.5 below Pittsburgh. 1338 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Existing project. This consists of about 21,000 feet of earth levees and 21,400 feet of concrete walls extending along the Ohio and Scioto Rivers; 12 electrically operated pump stations; 14 gate openings and 2 service openings; 2 traffic ramps; relocation of approximately 4,500 feet of the Scioto River channel; and appurtenant drainage structures. The project provides protection for the cities of Portsmouth and New Boston, Ohio, against floods of 1937 magnitude (maximum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The existing project was selected for con- struction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The esti- mated Federal cost of new work (1953) is $9,546,400; the estimated non-Federal cost is $525,150 which includes $15,150 contributed by local interests toward construction of the project. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Work in connection with the preparation of final records and reports was continued. The cost of new work during the fiscal year was $2,555.79. The expenditures were $2,755.79. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project, construction of which was initiated in June 1940, was completed for beneficial use and turned over to the cities of Portsmouth and New Boston for maintenance and operation in May 1950. Construction work on the project was sus- pended during the period 1943-45 due to the war emergency. Work remaining to complete the project in all respects consists of the prepa- ration of "as-built" drawings and final reports. The total cost and expenditures of new work to the end of the fiscal year were $9,521,969.44, of which $9,511,880.14 was from regular funds, and $10,089.30 from Emergency Relief funds. In addition, $15,150 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 2 New work: Appropriated- ..... $2,407,300.00 $30, 000.00 .......----------. -$28, 000. 00 $6, 500. 00 $9, 546, 389. 30 Cost-------------- 2, 979, 269. 82 1, 550, 892. 27 $36, 604. 81 5, 977. 52 2, 555. 79 9, 521, 969. 44 Expenditures ........ - 2, 996, 548. 70 1, 920, 142. 09 42, 212. 88 7, 034. 35 2, 755. 79 9, 521, 969. 44 1 In addition $15,150 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 2 Includes $10,089.30 from Emergency Relief funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_-------------------------- $16, 361. 25 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954____ 1_____ 16, 361. 25 26. DELAWARE RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, OHIO Location. The dam site is located on Olentangy River about 6 miles above and north of Delaware, Ohio. The reservoir is located in Dela- ware, Marion, and Morrow Counties, Ohio, and 32 miles above the con- fluence of the Olentangy and Scioto Rivers at Columbus, Ohio. Existing project. The project consists of a flood control dam hav- ing a gate controlled concrete gravity ogee type spillway containing FLOOD CONTROL--HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1339 five outlet conduits, with concrete gravity nonoverflow abutment sec- tions flanked by rolled earthfill embankments. The dam is about 18,600 feet long, having a maximum height of 92 feet. The reservoir created, providing for the storage of 132,000 acre-feet of water from a tributary drainage area of 381 square miles, necessitated the con- struction of levee protection works, complete with pump stations and drainage structures for the village of Waldo, Ohio, the relocation or reconstruction of 7.6 miles of roads, 6.5 miles of powerlines, 7 miles of telephone lines, and 7.6 miles of pipelines, and the relocation of 4 cemeteries containing 1,744 graves. The reservoir is being operated as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for the protection of the Olentangy, Scioto, and Ohio Valleys generally. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $7,641,600. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $36,500. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year. New work: The installa- tion of stream gaging facilities was continued and practically com- pleted. Construction of facilities for the accommodation and protec- tion of the visiting public was initiated and advanced to about 55 per- cent completion. Work in connection with the acquisition of land consisted of assisting the Department of Justice in obtaining stipula- tions covering four tracts being acquired through condemnation pro- ceedings-in the United States district court. Maintenance (operation and care) : The reservoir was operated as required to reduce local flooding and necessary repairs were made to the structures and appurtenances throughout the year. During the high water of May 1953, 12,040 acre-feet of flood storage was utilized, resulting in reduction in stage of approximately 1.4 feet on Scioto River at Columbus, Ohio. The total cost was $89,226.86, of which $61,098.52 was for new work and $28,128.34 was for maintenance. The expenditures were $90,282.17. Condition at end of fiscal year. The dam is complete and the reser- voir is in operation as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for the protection of the Olentangy, Scioto, and Ohio Valleys generally. Construction of the dam was started in April 1946 and completed in July 1948. Construction of the project is complete except for work remaining in connection with installation of stream gaging facilities and construction of facilities for the accommodation -and protection of the visiting public. Agreements have been entered into with all own- ers of highway and utility facilities affected by the project. Title to the 377 land tracts required for the project has been acquired. Work remaining in connection with the land acquisition program consists of assisting the Department of Justice in processing through trial 18 condemnation cases. The entire project is about 99 percent complete. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $7,684,244.98, of which $7,562,032.11 was for new work and $122,212.87 was for maintenance. In addition, surplus property valued at $10,176.28 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. The expenditures were $7,680.810.08. 1340 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June - 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-........ $1,494,900.00 $689, 000.00 -$177,500.00 -$70, 000. 00 -$89, 800. 00 $7, 641, 656. 30 Cost--------------_ 1, 408, 877. 27 547, 720. 53 489, 835. 02 48, 860. 02 61, 098. 52 17, 562, 032. 11 Expenditures......---------. 918, 416. 93 1, 121, 111. 29 507, 196. 55 62, 739. 77 60, 400. 71 7, 558, 763. 41 Maintenance: ........-- Appropriated------- 19, 000. 00 26, 500. 00 18, 500. 00 32, 900. 00 32, 300. 00 129, 200. 00 Cost.-----... ........ 15, 029. 13 24, 257. 07 25, 186. 04 29, 612. 29 28,128. 34 122, 212. 87 Expenditures......... 13, 703. 89 24, 313. 87 23, 752. 26 30, 395. 19 29, 881.46 122, 046. 67 1 In addition, surplus property valued at $10,176.28 was transferred to the project without reimbursement. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953- --- __-- _------- - $59, 836.22 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954--_........... 59, 836. 22 27. MAYSVILLE, OHIO RIVER BASIN, KY. Location. The work covered by this project is within the confines of the city of Maysville, Ky., located on the left bank of the Ohio River, 408 miles below Pittsburgh, Pa. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of about 7,350 feet of concrete walls and 6,850 feet of earth levees extending along Goose Creek and the Ohio River; 5 electrically operated pump stations and necessary appurtenant drainage struc- tures for disposal of interior drainage; 8 gate openings; and 2 ramps for traffic during nonflood periods. The project will provide protec- tion for the city of Maysville against floods of 1937 magnitude (maxi- mum of record) with a 3-foot freeboard. The existing project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The estimated Federal cost (1953) is $6,656,000, the estimated non-Federal cost is $525,000. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Work under contract for constructing section 3 of the project (additional wall and levee sections) was continued and advanced from 4 percent to 80 percent completion. Construction of Limestone Creek levee and extension, by contract, was initiated and advanced to 8 percent completion. The preparation of plans and specifications by hired labor, for additional wall and levee sections together with pumping plants was continued throughout the year. The cost of new work during the fiscal year was $1,049,626.42. The expenditures were $1,109,450.07. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was initiated in July 1949. Sections 1 and 2 of the project, consisting prin- cipally of earth levee, a new creek channel, one culvert, and appurte- nances, are complete. The Limestone Creek culvert and gatewell are also complete. Section 3 of the project (additional wall and levee sections) and Limestone Creek levee and extension are being con- structed by contract. In addition to work in progress, the major items of work remaining to complete the project consist of section 4A (final levee and additional wall sections); section 4B (final wall section); and the project's five pump stations. The entire project is about 36 FLOOD CONTROL-HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1341 percent complete. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $2,415,962.37. The expenditures were $2,416,379.18. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated.--...... $400, 000. 00 $819, 100.00 $121, 100. 00 $1,000,000.00 $995, 000.00 $3,319,793.88 Cost ---------------- 44, 057. 44 382, 960. 07 515, 169. 97 388, 012. 39 1, 049, 626. 42 2,415,962. 37 Expenditures --------- 44, 329. 30 292, 553.96 495, 904. 40 440, 170. 19 1, 109, 450. 07 2, 416, 379. 18 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_ __------ ------- $360, 547.34 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954-__---- 1, 000, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_....... - 1, 360, 547. 34 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project----------...... --------- 2, 336, 200. 00 28. OHIO RIVER BASIN, HUNTINGTON DISTRICT Location. The works covered by this project are a series of levees, flood walls, channel improvements, and reservoirs in the Ohio River Basin within the confines of the Huntington, W. Va., district. Existing project. The Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937, authorized the construction of levees, flood walls, and drainage structures for the protection of cities and towns in the Ohio River Basin, the projects to be selected by the Chief of Engineers with the approval of the Secretary of War, in accordance with House Flood Control Committee Document No. 1, 75th Congress, 1st session, at a cost not to exceed $24,877,000 for construction, which amount was authorized to be appropriated for this purpose. The Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, approved the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Ohio River Basin as set forth in House Flood Control Committee Document No. 1, 75th Congress, 1st session, with such modifications thereof as, in the discretion of the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers, may be advisable, and for initiation and partial accomplishment of the plan, authorized $75,000,000 for reservoirs and $50,300,000 for local flood protection works, the individual projects to be selected and approved by the Chief of Engineers. The Flood Control Act approved August 11, 1939, contained the provision that the Muskingum River Valley dams and reservoirs as set forth in the official plan of the Muskingum watershed conservancy district shall be included in the flood control plan of the Ohio River Basin authorized in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. In addition to previous authorizations the Flood Control Act ap- proved August 18, 1941, authorized the sum of $45,000,000 for the further prosecution of the comprehensive plan approved in the act of June 28, 1938, for the Ohio River Basin, modified to include the Allegheny Reservoir project in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers in House Document No. 300, 76th Congress, 1st session. 1342 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized the additional sum of $70,000,000 for the further prosecution of the com- prehensive plan approved in the act of June 28, 1938, as modified by the act approved August 18, 1941, for the Ohio River Basin, including the Burr Oak Reservoir on the Hocking River, Ohio, substantially in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Document No. 762, 77th Congress, 2d session, at an estimated cost of $400,000. The Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the additional sum of $125,000,000 for the further prosecution of the comprehensive plan approved in the act of June 28, 1938, as ;mended and supplemented by subsequent acts of Congress including the local flood protection works at Galax, Va., on Chestnut Creek, substantially in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Document No. 506, 78th Congress, 1st session, at an estimated cost of $276,125. The Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorized the additional sum of $100,000,000 for the prosecution of the comprehen- sive plan for the Ohio River Basin approved in the act of June 28, 1938, as amended and supplemented by subsequent acts of Congress. The following is a list of the individual projects considered in the comprehensive plan within the confines of the Huntington District. Local protection projects Estimated cost Location 1 Type of protection Federal Non-Federal Total Aberdeen, Ohio __---_------ Wall and levee .......... ___ $1, 348, 000 $52, 000 $1, 400, 000 Ashland, Ky.2---------do .......--........ 3, 716, 000 313, 000 4, 029, 000 Athalia, Ohio _______----------- Levee__ 594, 000 176, 000 770,000 Belpre, Ohio ___ -------- __-Wall and levee .__________ 3,367,000 423,000 3, 790,000 Brooklyn, W. Va ... do-----------------do....... ... 4, 906, 000 213, 000 5, 119, 000 Beuna Vista, Ohio ------- Burlington, Ohio------------- -----.. do __................ Levee ..-...... __-- __.__ ... 559, 000 138, 000 186, 000 110, 000 745, 000 248, 000 3 - Catlettsburg, Ky. _______ _____ 4 - - - -- Wall - and levee_____......... 4, 553, 000 510,000 5, 063, 000 Ceredo-Kenova, W. Va. __ Chambersburg, Ohio__ __ -- -do_____ _ .. do____........ Chesapeake, Ohio_...--------- __ Levee .... ____.____. . . .___._ 5 2, 568, 463 1, 503, 000 311,000 265, 000 50, 000 131,000 2, 833, 463 1, 553, 000 442,000 Cheshire, Ohio ---------------.. do 395, 000 138, 000 533,000 Clarington, Ohio _____- ____ Wall and levee ...__ ___- .. 2, 557, 000 235, 000 2, 792, 000 Clifton, W. Va__------ Levee_ -- . 217, 000 106, 000 323, 000 Coal Grove, Ohio___- __....._ ___ Wall and levee __-_- ___._._ 838, 000 52, 000 890, 000 Friendly, W. Va .--------- do-------- 618, 000 57,000 675, 000 Fullerton, Ky ------- .-- do 1,023, 000 168, 000 1, 191, 000 Galax (New River Basin), Va.2_ Channel improvement and 5 480, 536 185,000 684,718 levee. Gallipolis, Ohio---___ ___-- Wall and levee.____ ._--_ 2, 520, 000 791,000 3, 311,000 Greenup, Ky---.-. __ ..--------------- do 2, 505, 000 483, 000 2, 988, 000 Hanging Rock, Ohio ...---------- Levee._____... 441, 000 146, 000 587, 000 Hartford, W. Va _____... Wall and levee_ ....----- _ ._____-- 2, 709, 000 209,000 2, 918, 000 Henderson, W. Va________ ._ Levee __ ________-___ 412, 000 177, 000 589, 000 Ho ckin gp ort, O h io .. .... .. .... d o- .. . --- ---- - 536, 000 228,000 764,000 Huntington, W. Va. - Sec. 1 (west end)2 4_____ ____ Wall and levee ------ 52, 327, 700 655, 000 2, 982, 700 Sec. 2 (business section) 2 -__. - Wall_ 2, 543, 300 412, 000 2, 955, 300 Sec. 3 (Guyandot) 4...__ . Wall and levee_____ .. __ 52, 127, 127 a 442, 300 2, 569, 427 Ironton, Ohio 4------ -_ - do ...... . 5 2, 543, 396 669, 000 3, 212, 396 Letart, W. Va . ...--------------. do .. .....---------- -.. 885, 000 116, 000 1, 001,000 Letart Falls, Ohio .-------.......-- Manchester, Ohio___......... ----- _ Levee_ do ... 936, 000 1, 256, 000 119,000 261,000 1, 055, 000 1, 517, 000 Mapleshade, Ohio-- .---...- _---- __--- do 1, 255, 000 281,000 1, 536, 000 Marietta, Ohio__--------------- Wall and levee 13, 150, 000 775, 000 13, 925, 000 Mason, W. Va.....--------..----------. do- ..------- -------- 976, 000 225,000 1, 201,000 See footnotes at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL---HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1343 Local protection projects-Continued Estimated cost Location 1 Type of protection Federal Non-Federal Total Massillon (Muskingum River Channel improvement, $8, 139, 500 7 $477, 800 $8, 617, 300 Basin), Ohio.2 wall and levee. Maysville, Ky.2 .__.... .___5 Wall and levee ----... 6, 656, 000 525, 000 7, 181, 000 Middleport, Ohio________ Miller, Ohio ...... ---do ..... - ..---- ---- - Levee .. ........ ... ..... 4,429,000 490, 000 354, 000 163, 000 4, 783, 000 653,000 M illw ood, W . Va .___ __ . .___ Wall and levee ... .......... 795, 000 127,000 922, 000! New Martinsville, W. Va ...---- ....do _ .. ... ... 4, 405, 000 607, 000 5, 012, 000 New Matamoras, Ohio ______-__ ..- do .... 1, 968,000 269, 000 2, 237, 000 Newark (Muskingum River Channel improvement and 6 785, 880 21, 000 806; 880 Basin), Ohio.2 4 levee. Newport, Ohio___.._ ___ Levee_ _ - - - - -- 300,000 79,000 379,000 Normal, Ky__ . ..... Wall and levee ............. 611, 000 222, 000 833, 000 Pa rk e rs b u r g, W . Va.2 4_. . . . . ... ---- do ._................ 56, 514, 315 300,000 6, 814, 315 Point Pleasant, W. Va.2 4....... ---. do-------- 5 2, 829, 296 278,000 3, 107, 296 Pomeroy, Ohio__ ___..... -- do- - - 15, 500, 000 327,000 15, 827, 000 Portland, Ohio __.____________. _ .... d o .. ................. 976, 000 98, 000 1,074, 000 Portsmouth-New Boston, Ohio 2 --- -do .-.... - - ..-- ....... 9, 546, 400 8 525, 150 10, 071, 550 Powhatan Point, Ohio ______-. -- do- 4, 446, 000 374, 000 4, 820, 000 Proctor, W. Va _ _........_______ Levee_ _ 315, 000 115, 000 430, 000 Proctorville, Ohio----.....--- .. Resettlement .............. 2, 542, 000 2, 542, 000 Racine, Ohio_______ Wall and levee ............ 929, 000 113, 000 1,042, 000 Ravenswood, W. Va -__------- _ .do .................... 1, 386, 000 100, 000 1, 486, 000 939, 000 Riverview, W. Va____ Levee .... ... ... ........ 831, 000 108, 000 Roseville (Muskingum 2 River Channel improvement _ 1, 030, 000 953, 000 1,083, 000 Basin), Ohio. Russell, Ky.2 4_ Levee (backwater protec- 5 237, 193 10,000 247, 193 tion). St. Marys, W. Va___.. ___ ..... Wall and levee ........... 1, 425, 000 131, 000 1, 556, 000 Sardis, Ohio________ Levee _...- -- _ 269, 000 57, 000 326, 000 Sciotoville, Ohio_ Wall and levee_......... 1,372,000 356, 000 1, 728, 000 Sistersville, W. Va__._________ ... do __.... . --......... 1, 669, 000 253,000 1, 922, 000 South Point, Ohio _. -do ...... . .... . 936, 000 110,000 1,046, 000 South Portsmouth, Ky ... Levee ......---- -- -- -- -- - 349, 000 128, 000 477, 000 Syracuse, Ohio_ .. .__.....__.___ ..- do _. -- -- -- -- - 1,145, 000 95, 000 1, 240, 000 Vanceburg, Ky ........ ........ Wall and levee .---------- _ 1, 753, 000 511, 000 2, 264, 000 Waverly, W. Va---------- _ . do - - -- - - -- - - __-- 3, 281, 000 237, 000 3, 518, 000 Williamstown, W. Va__- ........ .--do .. .... - .- 2, 429, 000 128,000 2, 557, 000 Woodlands, W. Va______ ... ____ Levee ...... . _ _.... _ 194, 000 26, 000 220, 000 Zanesville (Muskingum River), Wall and levee ----........- 7, 647, 000 12, 195, 000 19, 842, 000 Ohio. 1 All projects are located on the Ohio River unless otherwise noted. 2 For details, see individual report. 8 See Annual Report for 1950 for indivudial report. 4 Construction completed. 5Actual cost. 6 Includes $2,300 of construction funds contributed by local interests. 7 Construction funds contributed by Massillon Conservancy District. 8Includes $15,150 of construction funds contributed by local interests. 9 Construction funds to be contributed by local interests. Reservoirs Stream Total esti- mated cost Tributary basin and reservoir Big Sandy: Clintwood, Va_ ..... .... ....... . .... . .. Pound River_ .. ___............ $5, 734, 000 Dewey, Ky.'1 ............................. Johns Creek 6, 414, 700 Fishtrap, Ky__ ... _ _.. .. __ .. Levisa Fork ...-..........----------- 26, 680, 000 Haysi, Va _. .. . .. . ...... Russell Fork _ . . . ... .... 9, 485, 000 Guyandot: Mud River, W. Va .__. __ Mud River .................. 9, 962, 000 Hocking: Logan, Ohio .... ... ..... . ........ . Clear Creek ..... .___ ___ __ 3, 988, 000 Tom Jenkins (Burr Oak), Ohio 1. .. ........ East branch of Sunday Creek ........ 22, 084, 200 Kanawha: Big Bend, W . Va _.............. .............. Greenbrier River ............ 13, 042, 000 Birch, W. Va ........................... Birch River.. .........------------ 6, 076, 000 Bluestone, W. Va.i New River--. ------------ 28,890, 260 Moores Ferry, Va............................... --do.--- .---------------------- 24, 076, 000 Poca, W. Va.. Pocatalico River---------- ....................--- 20, 317, 000 Summersville, W. Va....._.................- Gauley River-----...........------------- 32, 358, 000 Sutton, W. Va.' .. _._......._._..._---_-.... Elk River...........................--- 30, 795, 000 See footnotes at end of table. 1344 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Reservoirs- Continued Tributary basin and reservoir Stream Total esti- mated'cost Little Kanawha: Burnsville, W. Va----- ...........------------------............. Little Kanawha River ....--------------- $6,173, 000 SteerCreek,W. Va--......---.----------- SteerCreek ....------------------------ 8, 037, 000 West Fork, W. Va_------...---...-.--.. West Fork..--.................------------------------ 6,280, 000 Muskingum: Dillon, Ohio 1-- - --- ------ Licking River..-......------_---_- 27, 061, 000 Frazeysburg, Ohio.------------ ---------- Wakatomika Creek------------------- 5,177, 000 Millersburg, Ohio.K----------------------- Killbuck Creek--------------------- 11, 273, 000 Muskingum River Reservoirs, Ohio (system of 14 On various streams.....----..-------------- 40, 581, 400 reservoirs).' Scioto: Big Darby Creek, Ohio----........----...----------- Big Darby Creek--....--..--------------- 17, 541, 000 Deer Creek, Ohio----------------------........................Deer Creek. .------------------------ 12. 405, 000 - Delaware, Ohio 1-----------.....-----. Olentangy River --------------------...... 7,641, 600 Paint Creek, Ohio- ----------------------- Paint Creek.----------------------- 12, 955,000 Rocky Fork, Ohio ----------------------- Rocky Fork. ..------------------------ 44,156,000 Twelve Pole Creek: East Lynn, W. Va----------.......... East Fork--------.........----------------- 8, 508,000 1 For details, see individua ]report. 2 Total cost $2,869,200, the addiional $785,000 to be contributed by local interests. 8 See Annual Report for 1950 for individual report. 4 Total cost $6,064,000, the additional $1,908,000 to be contributed by local interests. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. Preliminary surveys and plans have been completed for a number of the projects included in the comprehensive plan. The status of projects selected for construction under this authorization is given in individual reports. As a result of the curtailment of planning functions work under this heading has been suspended. The costs and expenditures of new work to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Regular funds: The costs and expenditures were $516,726.82. Emergency relief funds: The costs and expenditures were $10,920.35. The total cost and expenditures, all funds, were $527,647.17. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New wors: Appropriated-......... $670, 000.00 .......---------.....-- $474,444.00 -$118,514.25----------- ............ $527,647. 17 Cost --------------- .129, 535. 55 $44, 331. 87 33, 042. 81 1,809. 63 ............ 527, 647.17 Expenditures.......------- 131, 354. 92 48, 274. 29 34, 459.81 1,816. 08----------- 27, 647.17 1Includes $10,920.35 Emergency Relief Funds. 29. 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 expended for this pur- FLOOD CONTROL-HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1345 pose for any single tributary from the appropriations for any one fiscal year. Operations during the year consisted of completing snagging and clearing along Fourpole Creek, Huntington, W. Va. The total costs of new work for the fiscal year were $45,428.16 and the expenditures were $46,675.57. The total cost and expenditures of new work to June 30, 1953 were $113,990.27. In addition, $50,000 for new work was ex- pended from contributed funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New work: Appropriated $38, 500. 00 $75, 490. 27- .......... --................................. - -$113, 990. 27 Cost ...._-..-_ ... ........ _... ............ 3, 201. 75 65, 360. 36 $45, 428. 16 113, 990. 27 Expenditures_-------_-_--------.-_-_--.------.- 2, 451. 51 64, 863. 19 46, 675. 57 113, 990.27 1 In addition $50,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 30. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The costs during the year were $12,997.45. The expenditures were $14,694.74. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated- ...... $92, 000. 00 $100, 000. 00 $62, 800. 00 $6, 900. 00 $16, 700. 00 $860, 532. 26 Cost--... ..-------------. 108, 637. 82 100, 923.86 67, 730. 23 26, 981. 34 12, 997. 45 859, 012. 66 Expenditures- ........ 112, 862. 88 100, 170. 85 75, 800. 42 23, 493. 94 14, 694. 74 858, 341. 97 31. INSPECTION OF LOCAL PROTECTION PROJECTS The Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and subsequent acts require local interests to furnish assurances that they will maintain and operate certain local protection projects after completion in ac- cordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. District engineers are responsible for the administration of these regulations within the boundaries of their respective districts. The current (1953) estimate of the annual cost of this work in the Hunting- ton District is $2,500. Maintenance inspections were made during the fiscal year of com- pleted units of projects transferred to local interests for maintenance and operation. Local interests were advised, as necessary, of meas- ures required to maintain these projects in accordance with standards prescribed by the regulations. The cost during the fiscal year was $2,338.45, for maintenance; the expenditures were $2,441.49. 27803853-VOL. 2-23 1346 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The cost and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $8,379.51, for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 Maintenance: Appropriated.------------------............ --------- Cost .... ..-----------......------------------------ $4, 300.00 4. 141. 11 .$2,1, 500. 00 899. 95 $1, 741. 06 2, 338. 45 $8, 541.06 8, 379. 51 Expenditures---....----------------------------------...... ..... 5, 938. 02 2, 441. 49 8, 379. 51 32. PLANT ALLOTMENT, HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 j New work: Appropriated-----....... ......-..... ------------ ------- ------------ -$30,00 $90, 805. 78 C ost .. . . . . . . . .- . . . -.. Expenditures------- $7, .24 $308, 093.30 $50, 704.74 -$15,691.33 9, 975 51, 698. 87 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-- ---------------------- $35, 732.91 Unobligated balance available.for fiscal year 1954--------------- 35, 732. 91 33. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see Annualrequiredto Report complrequiredt for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Ceredo-Kenova, Ohio River Basin, W. Va....--- 1944 $2, 568, 463. 03 .......... (1) 2. Emergency flood control work under authority of the Flood Control Act approved Aug. 18, 1941, as amended .------------------------ 1952 .............. 44, 891. 00 (s) 3. Emergency flood control work under authority of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, _ 1948 .------------------------------------ 1950 8, 338. 00 () 4. Ironton, Ohio River Basin, Ohio ----------- 1952 2, 543, 396. 76 .....--------........ () 1 Completed. 2 Emergency flood operations completed during fiscal year 1952. 8Emergency flood operations completed during fiscal year 1950. FLOOD CONTROL--HUNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1347 34. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES Status of all investigationsfor flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Document Recom Locality Authorization act mitted to No. menation Congress Brush Creek, W. Va., for flood Senate Public Works Com- control in vicinity of Princeton, mittee resolution, June W. Va. (Kanawha River and 1, 1948. tributaries, West Virginia, Vir- ginia, and North Carolina.) Cambridge, Ohio, on Leatherwood Flood Control Committee Creek, in the interests of flood resolution, Dec. 8, 1944. control and water supply for (tributary of Muskingum River). Cambridge, Ohio, on Leatherwood Flood Control Act, Dec. Creek, for flood control and water 22, 1944. supply for. Conotton Creek and its tributaries, House Public Works Com- Ohio, with a view to improve- mittee resolution, Sept. ments for flood control on (tribu- 29, 1949. tary of Muskingum River). Dewey Dam and Reservoir, Johns Senate Public Works Com- Creek, Ky., with a view to de- mittee resolution, Oct. 1, termining the advisability of 1952. modification for flood control and recreation. East Fork Creek in Greenup, Senate Public Works Com- Boyd, and Lawrence Counties mittee resolution, Mar. with a view to improvements for 4, 1950. flood control and allied purposes on Little Sandy River and its tributaries, Kentucky (tributary of the Ohio River). East Rainelle, Meadow River, Senate Public Works Com- W. Va., for flood control in vi- mittee resolution, Mar. cinity of (Kanawha River, W. 9, 1948. Va., Va., and N. C.). Hocking River and tributaries, House Public Works Com- Ohio, with a view to flood con- mittee resolution, Aug. trol on Hunters Run in the vi- 6, 1948. cinity of Lancaster, Ohio. Hocking River and tributaries, House Public Works Com- Ohio, with a view to improve- mittee resolution, Aug. ments for flood control. 16, 1950. Hunters Run in the vicinity of House Public Works Com- Lancaster, Ohio, Hocking River mittee resolution, Aug. and tributaries, Ohio, with a 6, 1948. view to flood control on. Johns Creek, Ky., with a view to Senate Public Works Com- determining the advisability of mittee resolution Oct. 1, modification of Dewey Dam and 1952. Reservoir for flood control and recreation. Jonathan Creek and Moxahala House Public Works Com- Creek, Ohio, with a view to im- mittee resolution, Aug. provements for flood control and 16, 1950. allied purposes on (tributary of Muskingum River). Kanawha River and tributaries, Senate Public Works Com- West Virginia, Virginia, and mittee resolution, June North Carolina, for flood con- 1, 1948. trol on Brush Creek in the vi- cinity of Princeton, W. Va. Kanawha River, W. Va., Va., Senate Public Works Com- and N. C., with a view to flood mittee resolution, Mar. control along Meadow River 9, 1948. in vicinity of East Rainelle, W. Va. Kokosing River and its tributaries, House Public Works Com- Ohio, at and in the vicinity of mittee resolution, Mar. Mount Vernon, Ohio, with a view 5, 1952. to flood control and allied pur- poses (survey). Lancaster, Hunters Run, Ohio, House Public Works Com- for flood control in vicinity of mittee resolution, Aug. (Hocking River and tributaries, 6, 1948. Ohio). 1348 REPORT OF CIJIEF OF ENGINEERS, U.. S ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for flood control called for bgyFlood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Congress No medation Leatherwood Creek, in the inter- Flood Control Committee ests of flood control and water resolution, Dec. 8, 1944. supply for Cambridge, Ohio (tributary of Muskingum River). Leatherwood Creek, Ohio, for Flood Control Act, Dec. flood control and water supply 22, 1944. for Cambridge, Ohio. Little Kanawha River and tribu- Flood Control Act, July taries, West Virginia. 24, 1946. Little Kanawha River Basin, W. Flood Control Committee Va., modifications of authorized resolution, July 5, 1946. improvements (tributary of Ohio River). Little Sandy River and tributaries, Senate Public Works Com- Kentucky. mittee resolution, July 22, 1950. Little Sandy River and its tribu- Senate Public Works Com- taries, Kentucky, East Fork mittee resolution, Mar. Creek in Greenup, Boyd, and 4, 1950. Lawrence Counties, with a view to improvements for flood control and allied purposes on (tribu- tary of the Ohio River). Little Sandy River, and Tygarts House Public Works Com- Creek, Ky. mittee resolution, June 27, 1950. Meadow River in the vicinity of Senate Public Works Com- East Rainelle, W. Va.,iKanawha mittee resolution, Mar. River, W. Va., Va., and N. C., 9, 1948. with a view to flood control on. Mount Vernsn, Ohio, Kokosing House Public Works Com- River and tributaries, with a mittee resolution, Mar. view to flood control and allied 5, 1952. purposes at and in the vicinity of (survey). Moxahala Creek and Jonathan House Public Works Com- Creek, Ohio, with a view to im- mittee resolution, Aug. provements for flood control and 16, 1950. allied purposes on (tributary of Muskingum River). Muskingum River and its tribu- House Public Works Com- taries, Ohio, with a view to flood mittee resolution, Sept. control on Conotton Creek and 29, 1949. its tributaries, Ohio. Muskingum River and its tribu- House Public Works Com- taries, Ohio, with a view to flood mittee resolution, Aug. control and allied purposes on 16, 1950. Moxahala; Creek and Jonathan Creek, Ohio. Muskingum River, Leatherwood Flood Control Committee Creek, in the interests of flood resolution, Dec. 8, 1944. control and water supply for Cambridge, Ohio. Ohio River, Little Kanawha River Flood Control Committee Basin, W Va., modification of resolution, July 5, 1946. authorized improvements. Ohio River, with a view to deter- House Public Works Com- mining if damages have resulted mittee resolution, June at Pomeroy, Ohio, from construc- 19, 1952. tion of Gallipolis locks and dam, if local interests should be reim- bursed for same, and improve- ments for flood control. Ohio River, Little Sandy River Senate Public Works Com- and its tributaries, Kentucky, mittee resolution, Mar. East Fork Creek, in Greenup, 4, 1950. Boyd, and Lawrence Counties, with a view to improvements for flood control on. Pomeroy, Ohio, Ohio River, with House Public Works Com- a view to determining if damages mittee resolution, June have occurred from construction 19, 1952. of Gallipolis locks and dam, if local interests should be reim- bursed for same, and improve- snents for flood control. FLOOD CONTROL-----UNTINGTON, W. VA., DISTRICT 1349 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Princeton, W. Va., Kanawha River Senate Public Works Com- and tributaries, West Virginia, mittee resolution, June Virginia and North Carolina for 1, 1948. flood control on Brush Creek in the vicinity of. Sandusky River, Ohio, diversion Flood Control Acts, May -- of floodwaters from Scioto River, 15, 1928, and Aug. 28, Ohio. 1937. Scioto River and tributaries, Ohio_ Flood Control Act, Aug. 28, 1937. Scioto River, Ohio, diversion of Flood Control Acts, May -- flood waters into Sandusky 15, 1928, and Aug. 28, River, Ohio. 1937. Scioto River, Ohio, for navigation, Flood Control Act, May - flood control, power, and irriga- 15, 1928. tion (308 report). Tygarts Creek and tributaries, Senate Public Works Com----------------------- Kentucky. mittee resolution, July 22, 1950. Tygarts Creek and Little Sandy House Public Works Com----------------------- River, Ky. mittee resolution, June 27, 1950. 35. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAW NO. 75, 79TH CONGRESS AND PUBLIC LAW NO. 102, 80TH CONGRESS Because of the heavy demand for emergency repair work to flood control structures damaged or destroyed by the disastrous floods which occurred in 1943, 1944, and 1945, Congress, in the acts approved June 5, 1945 (Public, No. 75, 79th Cong.), and June 23, 1947 (Public, No. 102, 80th Cong.) authorized the amounts of $12,000,000 and $15,- 000,000, respectively, to be appropriated as emergency funds to be expended under the direction of the Army and the supervision 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. Under the above authority, the costs and expenditures during the fiscal year were $13,779.69. This expense was incurred during the flood of January 27 to February 3, 1952, and two flood alerts during March 1952. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 Maintenance: .....-- _ Appropriated----- --..--------------------------------- $13, 779. 69 $54, 193. 57 Cost----- ------------------------------------------------ 13, 779. 69 54, 193. 57 Expenditures --------------------------------------- 13, 779, 69 54, 193. 57 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT This district comprises a portion of eastern Ohio, western Penn- sylvania, southwestern New York, northern West Virginia, and northwestern Maryland embraced in the drainage basin of the Ohio River and tributaries above mile 109 (below Pittsburgh), between Captina Island and Powhatan Point, Ohio. District engineer: Col. Conrad P. Hardy, Corps of Engineers, through December 31, 1952 and Col. Ralph A. Lincoln, Corps of En- gineers, since that date. Division engineer of the Ohio River Division, Cincinnati, Ohio, comprising the Nashville, Tenn., Louisville, Ky., Huntington, W. Va., and Pittsburgh, Pa., districts: Col. Paschal N. Strong, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control-Continued Page Page 1. Allegheny River, Pa., con- 20. Conemaugh River Reservoir, struction of locks and dams. 1352 Ohio River Basin, Pa_ ___ 1379 2. Tygart River Dam, W. Va._. 1355 21. Loyalhanna Reservoir, Ohio 3. Monongahela River, Pa., and River Basin, Pa .......... 1383 W. Va_---------- - 1357 22. Elkins, Ohio River Basin, 4. Ohio River above mile 109, W. Va... . . 1385 lock and dam construction. 1363 23. Uniontown, Pa-____ __ 1386 5. Ohio River, open-channel 24. Youghiogheny River Reser- work_ . 1363 voir, Ohio River Basin, 6. Examinations, surveys, and Pa - - - 1386 contingencies (general) .... 1363 25. Berlin Reservoir, Ohio River 7. Plant allotment 1363 Basin, Ohio_ 1388 8. Inactive navigation projects_ 1363 26. Mosquito Creek Reservoir, 9. Miscellaneous activities ..... 1364 Ohio River Basin, Ohio_ 1390 27. Wheeling-Benwood, O h i o Flood control River Basin, W. Va ...... 1392 28. Ohio River Basin, Pitts- 10. Portville, Ohio River Basin, burgh, Pa., District_ 1393 1364 29. Snagging and clearing under 11 Olean, Ohio River Basin, authority of section 2 of N. Y 1365 the Flood Control Act ap- 12. Bradford, Pa_ 1367 proved August 28, 1937, 13. Tionesta Reservoir, Ohio as amended_ 1396 River Basin, Pa----- 1368 14. East Branch, Clarion River 30. Preliminary examinations, Reservoir, Ohio River Ba- surveys, and contingencies sin, Pa_ -.- - - - - - 1370 for flood control-...... 1397 15. Johnsonburg, Ohio River 31. Inspection of local protec- Basin, Pa.. .... 1372 tion projects _ 1398 16. Punxsutawney, Ohio River 32. Inactive flood control proj- Basin, Pa - 1373 ects._ _ 1398 17. Mahoning Creek Reservoir, 33. Miscellaneous activities. .. 1399 Ohio River Basin, Pa --- 1374 34. Small flood control projects 18. Crooked Creek Reservoir, under authority of section Ohio River Basin, Pa .- 1376 205 of the Flood Control 19. Johnstown, Ohio River Ba- Act approved June 30, sin, Pa. . .-- . 1378 1948, as amended ..... _ 1401 1351 1352 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 1. ALLEGHENY RIVER, PA.-CONSTRUCTION OF LOCKS AND DAMS Location. This river rises in northern Pennsylvania, flows north- westward into New York, thence generally southwestward to Pitts- burgh, Pa., where it joins with the Monongahela River to form, the Ohio. Its length is 325 miles. (See U. S. Geological Survey charts for western Pennsylvania and southwestern New York.) Existing project. This provides for eight locks and dams to afford slack water navigation from Pittsburgh, Pa., to above East Brady, Pa., a distance of 72 miles. Original locks and dams 2 and 3 were replaced by new locks and dams 2 and 3 in 1934. Lock and dam 1 was eliminated in 1938 by the raising of the Emsworth Dam, Ohio River. The controlling depth throughout the canalized portion is 9 feet at normal pool level, and the channel width varies from a mini- mum of 200 feet to full width of river at the mouth. The cost of new work for the completed project is $18,157,860.22. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and maintenance is $425,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 5,1886 For lock and dam 1. (Fixed dam contemplated. On Annual Report, 1886, p. 1545, and Sept. 29, 1891, the Secretary of War authorized the Annual Report, 1891, p. 2366. change to a movable dam.) June 3,1896 For locks and dams 2 and 3___ --- ..---..----- H. Doc. 204, 54th Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report, 1896, p. 2212. July 25,1912 For locks and dams 4 to 8, inclusive...........---------------.. H. Doe. 540, 62d Cong., 2d sess. July 3,1930 For a depth of 9 feet in the lower 61 miles ..........------------ H. Doe. 356, 71st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30, 19351 Replacement of lock and dam 1 by a dredged chan- Rivers and Harbors Committee, nel, 9 feet deep and 200 feet wide up to lock 2, and Doc. 16, 72d Cong., 1st sess. construction of new locks and dams 2 and 3, to replace existing locks and dams 2 and 3. Do-..__. Construction of lock and dam 9, raising of the crest H. Doc. 721, 71st Cong., 3d sess., of dam 8, and dredging a navigable channel at the and Rivers and Harbors Com-n. head of pool 8. mittee, Doe. 27, 73d Cong., 2d sess. June 26,19342 Operation and care of locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. 3 1 Included in the Emergency Relief Administration program Apr. 8, 1935. Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. Locks and dams, Allegheny River, Pa. Depths on miter Location Dimensions sills at normal Character of foundation Type of construction pool level Per- ........Lift at ce- Year cent- opened Avail- normal poolto Kind of na age of opened Estimated or No.Width able level dam com- iga- actual cost Miles of length (feet) Lower Upper ple- tion above Nearest town cham- length (feet) Lower Upper Lock Dam Lock Dam tione- C mouth ber mee to full width (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) 2 6. 7 Aspinwall, Pa---------- . 56 360 11. 0 19. 0 10. 9 Rock .-- Rock -...Fixed-- _ Concrete__ Concrete__ 100 2 1934 $1, 763, 484. 88 3 14. 5 Cheswick, Pa .. ..--------- 56 360 13. 5 10. 8 11. 8 __do-...... Pile-rock _ . -do - - do _ do 100 2 1934 1, 875, 665. 23 4 24. 2 Natrona, Pa----------- 56 360 10. 5' 10.0 8.5 ___do_______ Rock.______- do .... ___ _ do . --do . .__ 100 1927 1, 707, 690. 32 5 6 30. 4 36. 3 Freeport, Pa Clinton, Pa-..... 56 56 360 360 11. 8 12. 2 10. 5 10. 6 10. 3 10. 8 Piling , Crib-pile . Rock ........do ..... do------- -do ........ ___ do .do ... do... do- - 100 100 1927 1928 1, 940, 537. 34 1, 523, 958. 64 t 7 45. 7 Kittanning, Pa________ 56 360 13. 1 9. 8 -- 10. 9 Piling_____ __-do ........ do______ ___do ____-__ do ...... 100 1930 1,460, 007. 60 8 52. 6 Templeton, Pa..--------- 56 360 17. 9 10. 4 13. 8 Rock_____ Rock-pile .__do ______ __ do___-__ ___do ._____ 100 1931 2, 848, 919. 41 H 9 62. 2 Rimerton, Pa-......... 56 360 22. 0 10. 5 11.3 ___do___.. Rock_...__. do- do .____---do ... 100 1938 2, 510, 373. 32 H w Total--...-------....------------.... ...------- -- -----...------------- --------------------------------------------------...... 15,630,636.74 Abandoned lock and dam 1 .... ------------------- ..... .... 591, 187. 42------------------------- 591,187. 42 Abandoned lock and dam 2 ................................ 928.8--------------------------- lock and Abandoned Abanonedocknd dam - - 3- ........-. - .... ... ............................. dm3----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------301.6 310,103. 36 CIj Demolishing old dam 1 ...................... 26, 001.---------------------------- 26, 001.33 Dredging channel....-------...............................------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ,055,002.52 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------........ Total ........... 18,---------------------------------------- 18,157, 860.22 1 All depths as shown are on guard sills and are controlling depths. CI c3 s Dates shown represent replacements structures. H 0l 1354 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. The city of Pittsburgh has constructed a mod- ern wharf for river freight. There are numerous privately main- tained terminals and docks consisting of tipples, various types of hoists, chutes, and pipelines for use in loading and unloading coal, coke, sand, gravel, limestone, cement, petroleum products, steel prod- ucts, and other commodities. The transshipment of freight between river and railroads is handled at privately owned river-to-rail ter- minals. Operations and results during the fiscal year. Maintenance: Sur- veys and soundings for dredging and reestablishment of control mon- uments and bench marks for navigation surveys were performed by hired labor. Dredging the channel below lock 7 was initiated by the United States derrick boat Monallo. Maintenance (operation and care). The locks and dams were op- erated as required and necessary repairs and improvements made thereto and to the appurtenant structures to maintain them in a serv- iceable condition. In addition to ordinary repairs to structures and plant, the following major work was performed by hired labor: at locks 2 and 3, repairs were made to the esplanade; at lock 3, an ac- cess road was constructed to the lock; at lock 4, the gate operating machinery was reconditioned; at locks 6 and 9, the water turbines were repaired; at lock 8, repairs were made to the upper and lower lock gates; and at lock 9, the emptying valve in the river wall was repaired. The costs were $364,913.86, of which $14,982.96 was for channel maintenance and $349,930.90 for operation and care of locks and dams. The expenditures were $387,356.44. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is complete, the last lock being placed in service in 1938. All locks and dams are in good condition. The navigation channel has been widened at cer- tain points and, in general, maintained to project depth thus affording adequate depth for passage of commercial tows. The costs and expenditures of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Costs Funds Expenditures New work Maintenance Operat ng Total _ -------- _-_-_- Regular_ _---- --- $14, 454,074. 01 $350, 242. 74 $4, 820,310. 04 $19, 624, 626. 79 $19, 624,457. 22 Maintenance and operation....---.. .......----------------....---.......-----------....... 16, 000. 00 16, 000. 00 16, 000.00 Public works ----------------- 1, 250,049. 38......... .-------------- 1, 250,049. _------........... 38 1,250,049.38 Emergency relief--------_ ------ 2, 453, 736. 83 .............----------....--------------.... 2, 453, 736. 83 2, 453, 736. 83 18,157, 860. 22 350, 242. 74 4,836,310.04 23,344,413.00 23,344,243.43 Total-----------------...................... In addition, the sum of $3,528,158.88 was expended between Jan- unry 1, 1903, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent in- definite appropriations for such purposes. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1355 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated......... ........... $325. 00 --- -$5. 00 -------- 1 $18, 157, 860. 22 Cost ..---------------------------- 34. 55 $4, 570.88--------------------- 1 18, 157, 860. 22 Expenditures------- $6. 00 34. 55 4, 570. 88 ........--- ... -------............ 118, 157, 860. 22 Maintenance: Appropriated-........ 262, 100.00 352, 400. 00 337, 830. 00 332, 500. 00 $369, 900.00 8, 735, 580. 10 Cost-------------- 247, 666. 16 345, 192. 34 322, 580. 60 351, 664. 03 364, 913. 86 8, 714, 711. 66 Expenditures-........ 250, 439. 70 340, 310. 60 331, 132. 59 330, 434. 70 387, 356. 44 8, 714, 542. 09 1 Includes $2,453,736.83 from Emergency Relief funds and $1,250,049.38 from public works funds. 2. TYGART RIVER DAM, W. VA. Location. The dam site is located on the Tygart River in Taylor County, W. Va., about 22.7 miles above the mouth of the river at Fairmount, W. Va. It is 2.25 miles upstream from Grafton, W. Va., and about 78 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pa. The reservoir is located in Taylor and Barbour Counties, W. Va. (See U. S. Geological Survey charts for Fairmont, Thornton, and Belington, W. Va.) Existing project. The construction of a concrete gravity dam was authorized by the Public Works Administration January 11, 1934, and adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935. This dam is 1,921 feet in length at the top and rises 207 feet above the river bed at the uncontrolled center spillway section, which is flanked by abutment sections 23 feet higher. The structure provides for the gross controlled storage of 289,600 acre-feet of water from a tributary drainage area of 1,183 square miles. Approximately 278,- 400 acre-feet of this controlled storage are available for flood pre- vention in the Monongahela and Ohio Valleys, while the remaining 11,200 acre-feet are conservation storage. Low water control is also provided by storing 100,000 acre-feet during the spring months for release during low rainfall periods to make up the deficiency of water in the Monongahela River. Two penstocks are contained in the dam for possible future generation of hydroelectric power. The cost of new work for the completed project is $18,431,843.54. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and maintenance is $46,000. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance (operation and care): The reservoir was operated effectively, as required, and necessary repairs were made to the dam and its appurtenances and to operators' quarters and grounds. No damaging floods occurred on the Monongahela or Ohio Rivers during the year. Five minor to moderate rises occurred during which suspension of navigation along the upper end of lock 15 pool, Monon- gahela River was averted by reservoir storage, each for the period of 1 day, respectively. The first occurred on December 11, 1952, the second on January 21 and 22, 1953, the third on January 28 and 29, the fourth on April 10 and 11, and the fifth on May 7. The water stored during the fifth rise caused the reservoir pool to rise to ele- 1356 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U.. S. ARMY, 1953 vation 1099.6 on May 9 or 25 feet above the low water storage guide curve. This level, the highest reached during the year, represents an impoundment of 41,500 acre-feet above the storage schedule or about 20 percent of the usable flood storage capacity of the reservoir for that date. Intermittent moderate rainfall and snow melt during January 7 through 10 produced a moderate rise which resulted in the use of the maximum amount and percent of flood control storage for the year. The reservoir rose to elevation 1068.0 on the 12th, or 58 feet above winter pool. This represents an impoundment of 59,500 acre-feet above the pool or about 21 percent of the usable capacity of the reservoir. During protracted periods of August, September, October, and November runoff was deficient in the Monongahela River Basin so that normal pool stages were maintained in the Monongahela River only by the release of navigation storage. The critical period totaled 98 days and 43 days, respectively, for the upper and lower Monon- gahela River. The direct benefits to navigation totaled $1,014,000 for low flow augmentation in the Monongahela River. This river, which is highly polluted and acid, is extensively used as a source of domestic and industrial water supply and at the same time as a dis- posal channel for sanitary and industrial wastes. Benefits which could be attributed to the improvement of water quality would also be very great since Tygart Reservoir outflow provided a dilution 'factor of about ten to one during the critical summer-autumn period to the flow of the Monongahela River above the Youghiogheny River. During July 18 and 19, 1952, the outflow was increased to replace partially the lost storage in the navigation pool at lock 13, Ohio River, resulting from damage to the lock on the 17th. The outflow was in- creased, too, on November 26 and 27, 1952, and again on June 6, 1953, to accommodate the city of Fairmont, W. Va. Minor waves of water were released to displace the acid water at the intake to the municipal water supply. The outflow was regulated from February 24 until April 2, 1953, to permit earliest completion of critical repair work to lock 15, Monongahela River. During the remainder of the year routine operations were made in accordance with the storage schedule except on the occasion of 17 minor rises when some water was stored and released as river conditions permitted. Activities under the reservoir management, comprising sanitation measures, conservation, land management, and operation and main- tenance of public use facilities were continued. The costs were $33,616.37, all for maintenance (operation: and care). The, expenditures 'were $35,671.05. Condition at end of fiscal year. The authorized project is complete. The reservoir ,is in operation for low water control in the Monon- gahela River and for the purpose of flood protection in the Monon- gahela and Ohio Valleys. Construction of the dam was started in: 1935 and placed in operation in 1938. The costs aid expenditures of the project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS--PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1357 Costs Funds Expenditures New work Operation and care Total Regular .--------...............--------..--------------$6, 431,848.54 $502, 682. 70 $6, 934, 531. 24 $6,934,518.99 Public works -------------------------- _ 10, 000, 000. 00 ------------ 10, 000, 000.00 10, 000, 000. 00 Emergency relief-... --- . 1,999, 995. 00 1.999.995.00. -____ _-. 1, 999, 995. 00 1, 999, 995. 00 Total ...............---------------------------- 18, 431, 843. 54 502, 682. 70 18, 934, 526. 24 18, 934, 513. 99 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior: to 1949 New work: Appropriated--------------.........-- -$1, 296. 02 ....------------........... .... $18, 431, 843. 54 Cost.....------------- $259. 01 3. 76-------- ............---..------......---.........----------- 118, 431, 843. 54 Expenditures...-------.. 263. 75 -36.88 ------------ .---......-----..-------............---- 118, 431, 843. 54 Maintenance : Appropriated ....--------. 36, 500.00 55, 000. 00 $38, 000. 00 $32, 000. 00 $30, 000. 00 506, 999.44 Cost--------- . --- 30, 522. 69 51, 258. 94 49, 792. 67 36, 483. 97 33, 616. 37 502, 682.70 Expenditures ...-------- 38, 254. 32 53, 992. 57 47, 915.28 34, 366. 91 35, 671. 05 502, 670. 45 1 Includes $1,999,995 from Emergency Relief funds and $10,000,000 from public works funds. 3. MONONGAHELA RIVER, PA. AND W. VA. Location. This river is formed by the junction of the Tygart and West Fork Rivers about 1 mile south of Fairmont, W. Va., and flows in a northerly direction 128 miles to its junction with the Allegheny -River, forming the Ohio River at Pittsburgh, Pa. (See U. S. Geo- logical Survey charts for southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.) Previous projects. These provided for acquisition by the United States in 1897 of original locks 1 to 7, inclusive, which were built by the Monongahela Navigation Co., and the extension of slack water navigation to the head of the river by the construction of original locks 8 to 15, inclusive, prior to 1904. The projects were adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of June 10, 1872, June 3, 1896, and June 4, 1897. For further details see page 1910 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1248, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for the improvement of the river by 12 locks and dams to afford slack water navigation for its entire length from Pittsburgh, Pa., to above Fairmont, W. Va. Original locks and dams 7, 8, and 9 were replaced by new locks and dams 7 and 8 in 1925. Increased traffic necessitated an enlargement and im- provement of locks and dams 1 to 6 between Pittsburgh and Rices Landing, Pa., by the building of two parallel chambers and fixed concrete dams. Locks and dam 1 were eliminated in 1938 by the raising of the Emsworth Dam, Ohio River. Reconstruction of locks 2 provides for two modernized navigation locks, one 110 by 720 feet and one 56 by 360 feet. Locks and dams 5 and 6 are inadequate for the present traffic and are nearing the end of their economic life and should be replaced. Original: locks and dams 10 to 15, inclusive, are inadequate for the present traffic and should be replaced as soon as practicable.. Con- 1358 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 struction of Morgantown lock and dam was the initial step in the replacement program, and replaced locks and dams 10 and 11. Hilde- brand and Opekiska locks and dams will replace locks 12 to 15, in- clusive. Alterations to dam 8 will raise pool 8 by 4 feet. Comple- tion of these improvements from dam 8 upstream will provide for the entire river length a minimum channel depth of 9 feet, varying in width from a minimum of 300 feet to practically full width at the mouth. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) (exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects) is $114,736,000. This amount is ex- clusive of contributed funds in the amount of $540,000. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and mainte- nance is $1,575,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. Enlargement and improvement of lock and dam 6; Annual Report, 1897, p. 2423. 1, 1899 additional works at lock 3; new repair steamer and new dredge boat with equipment; all at an esti- mated cost of $185,556. June 13,1902 Rebuilding of lock and dam 2 "in accordance with Annual Report, 1909, p. 1756.] report submitted by the engineer in charge, Feb. 4, 1902" (report not printed), at estimated cost of $655,961. (Estimate increased in 1910 to $698,961.) Mar. 3,1905 Acquisition of land and additional improvements at Annual Report, 1904, p. 460. 5 and 6 at a cost of $7,850. Do....... Rebuilding of lock and dam 3 at estimated cost of H. Doc. 209, 58th Cong., 2d sess. $589,196. Mar. 2, 1907 Reconstruction of lock and dam 5at estimated cost of Do. $756,042. Mar. 4,1913 Reconstruction of lock and dam 6 at estimated cost of H. Doc. 1217, 62d Cong., 3d sess. $356,400. (Estimate increased in 1916 to $418,860.) Sept. 22, 1922 Additional improvements at estimated cost as follows: H. Doc. 288, 67th Cong., 2d sess. Guide walls and guard walls, 1 to 6._ .. $1, 255, 130 Lengthening land chamber of lock 3 to720feet-------.. --------------- 787, 722 New chamber (360 feet long), lock 4-. 699, 786 1,161, 241 Lock and dam 7...........----------........-------- Lock and dam 8----------.............--..... 1,165, 758 Lock and dam 7 (second chamber).... 419,126 Lock and dam 8 (second chamber) .... 504, 465 Reconstruction of dam 4.------------- 397, 211 Marine ways, repair plant, office and warehouse-----.......----------- ------ 250, 000 Total------................-----------------.......... 6, 640, 439 July 3, 1930 For construction of new locks and dam 2i miles be- Rivers and Harbors Committee, low the existing structure, at estimated cost of Doc. 22, 70th Cong., 2d sess. $2,175,000 in lieu of the work authorized at old lock and dam 4. Jan. 31,19311 Chief of Engineers authorized to locate the new locks and dam above the existing structure and on such site as he may deem most desirable. -June 26,1934 3 Operation and care of locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. May 17,1950 Modification of the existing project as follows: Senate Doe. 100, 81st Cong., 1st Provide for 2 new locks and dams similar to the sess. Morgantown lock and dam to replace existing locks and dams 12 to 15, inclusive. Provide for a movable crest on existing dam 8 to raise the existing pool-full elevation 4 feet. Provide for a navigation channel of 300-foot mini- mum bottom width and a 9-foot project depth above lock and dam 8. Provide for an extension of the navigable channel of the upper Monongahela River, into the lower Tygart River for a distance of 2.1 miles at a maxi- mum bottom width of 200 feet and a 9-foot project depth. 1Pub. Res. 117, 71st Cong., 3d sess. =Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. Locks and dams, Monongahela River, Pa. and W. Va. Depths on miter Location Dimensions sills at normal Character of foundation Type of construction pool level 1 Per- Lift at cent- Year normalKind of age of pened Estimated or No. Width Avail- pooldam com- iga- - actual cost of able level tiona above Nearest town chain- length (feet) owr Upper Lock Dam Lock Dam tion mouth, ber to full (feet) (feet) (feet) width (feet) 2 11. 2 Braddock, Pa-.........._ 4 56 4 362 8. 7 10. 7 11.6 Piles...... Crib pile__ Fixed-... Concrete _ Concrete__ 100 1905 2 5$18, 678.098. 44 3 23. 8 Elizabeth. Pa........ 56 36720 8.2 11. 6 11.9 Rock...... do__......... do- ... .. do ....... __do --.--- 100 19072 1,681,538.00 Md 4 41. 5 Charleroi, Pa ......... 56 360 10.6 10.7 14 0 Piles- .... Piles- ...... do .-..... do ....- . do - 100 19322 2,173, 766.88 5 6 56. 5 68. 3 Brownsville, Pa Rices Landing, Pa.... . -.... s 56 256 360 360 12. 4 13. 1 11. 1 10. 5 11. 5 11.3 Rock pile- Rock -...... Crib pile .. __do_..-____-.do- ._---_ Crib rock.... do -. .. do .... ... do--.. T i m ber 100 100 1909 2 1916 2 1, 074. 812.00 770, 449. 06 O and con- crete. 7 85.0 Greensboro, Pa------.......--_ 56 360 15. 0 10.0 10. 5 -- do ... Rock-.... __do- .. .do- ... Concrete. 100 1925 2, 639, 804. 00 8 90.8 Point Marion. Pa-.. 56 360 15.0 10. 0 10. 5 __do- .......- do-..... do- .----....do ...... do ..... 100 1925 2,086, 437.56 ...... 102. O0 Morgantown Lock and 84 600 18. 0 14. 5 17. 8 ___do-........._do- .... Movable -__do-....._...do___ . 100 1950 8, 778, 000.00 W Dam, Morgantown, crest. W. Va. 12 109. 5 Little Falls, W. Va..... 56 182 10. 7 7. 0 7.0 __do-......-..do-...... Fixed-....... do-......- .. do .-.- 100 1903 200, 550.35 cl 13 111.7 ..... do ................ 56 182 10. 7 7. O0 7.0 -__do....... ... do-.......- _ do-_, ..... do- ... ...--do ..... 100 1904 190, 690.51 14 115. 3 Lowsville, W. Va....... 56 182 10. 7 7. 1 7.0 __do- ........ do.....--.__do - ... do ........ do .. 100 1903 210. 126.87 15 124. 6 Hoult, W. Va----------......... 56 182 10.7 70 7.0 -do..........do-..... do.......do.........--do .-- - 100 1903 175, 828. 52 V Abandoned lock and dam 1----------............................................. ................................................................-------------------------------------------------............... Abadoedlok nd am1-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------109078 1, 019, 907.18 Abandoned lock and dam 4...............................................------------------------------.............. 816. 00 00--------------------------- 78-----------------------0, Abandoned lock and dam 7 ...................................................................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 213, 775 94 Abandoned lock and dam 8--......------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 245, 900.00 Abandoned lock and dam 9 .--------.-- --------------------------------------------.-.-------------- Abandoned lock and dam 10........................................................................... 1,4. 000. 00 191, 1,.-------------------------------------- Abandoned lock and dam 10......... _ ............ ............................. .... .... ... ............... ............................... 210, 444. 64 H Abandoned lock and dam 11 ................................................................................................................................----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8.1 V 227668............................................ Dredging--------------------------................................. 87,899-------------------------------- 87,89929 V Total -- 42,387513.65------------------------------ --------------- 42,387. 513.65 1 All depths as shown are on guard sills and are controlling depths. 4 Dimensions for existing locks: reconstruction provides for 1 chamber 110 x 720 feet and 2 Dates shown for locks and dams Nos. 2 to 8, inclusive, represent reconstruction. auxiliary chamber 56 x 360 feet. F. 3 2 Chambers. 5 Includes $17,773,000 for reconstruction of locks, of which $540,000 is to be contributed CA 1360 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, IU. S. ARMY, 1953 Terminal facilities. The city of Pittsburgh has constructed a mod- ern wharf for river freight. Boat landings are maintained by some municipalities along the river. A large number of tipples at mines and various types of hoists at manufacturing plants and sand and gravel supply companies are maintained for private use in loading and unloading coal, coke, billets, steel products, sand, gravel, and other commodities. These terminals and docks are not available for the purpose of general commerce. A number of docks and pipelines are also privately maintained for petroleum and acid products. Marine ways are maintained by some of the larger industries. There are also several terminals for rail-to- river and river-to-rail transfer. Existing private terminals are adequate for shipments and receipt in the Pittsburgh district of the type of commerce now in existence. The provision of river-to-rail and rail-to-river transfer terminals on an extensive scale is not important, since 98 percent of traffic using the river passes through the private terminals, which are more than adequate for the prospective commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Reconstruc- tion of locks 2: Engineering and design continued, involving review of engineering questions and review of construction shop drawings in connection with construction of the 110-foot lock chamber. Modi- fication to contract drawings in respect to method of constructing the upper guide wall, and rearrangement of the access road was completed. Construction of the 110-foot lock chamber and appurtenances was continued throughout the year. The work performed under continu- ing contract consisted of completing the single wall sheet pile sub- cofferdam for the landwall foundation; construction of bank supporting cells at the upstream portion of the upper guide wall; and construction of the landwall consisting of 30 monoliths. The upper guide wall was completed as well as the protection wall at the United States Steel Corp. high tension transmission tower. Work was partially completed on the upper and lower miter sills, emergency dam sill, lock chamber floor and the esplanade. Work being per- formed by the Government's contractor for the United Steel Corp. in connection with its settling basin was completed and accepted by the Corporation. Approximately 80,000 cubic yards of concrete was placed in the aforementioned structures. Removal of the old middle wall which formed part of the main cofferdam was completed and about 50 percent of the main cellular cofferdam was also removed. Partially completed were the installation of the emergency dam monorail and hoists, butterfly valves, and operating machinery, and lock gates. Morgantown lock and dam: Engineering and design was completed and involved primarily review of contractor's shop drawings. Con- struction of a toe wall and repairs to the eroded area of the right bank below the dam abutment was completed by hired labor. Contracts for furnishing and erecting a cofferdam beam and steel needles and stiffleg derrick and hoist were completed. Alteration to the city of Morgantown sewers were also completed. Acquisition of land, in- cluding flowage easements over three privately owned sewers, was practically completed. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1361 Dam 8: Detailed studies in connection with an alternate plan of improvement were completed and design of raising the dam by means of a movable crest and new gate pier monoliths was in progress. Hildebrand lock and dam: Advance planning for the project was in progress throughout the year. The site for the lock and dam was selected and foundation conditions determined by core borings and probings. Topographic surveys, hydraulic and structural designs, and taking lines for the pool were completed. Maintenance: A general survey from the mouth of the river to lock 15 was completed. Condition surveys were made at various locations and dredging to project dimensions performed. A total of 38,870 cubic yards of material was removed from the channel at several loca- tions and deposited in disposal areas by the United States derrick boat Monallo. Maintenance (operation and care) : The locks and dams were op- erated as required and necessary repairs and improvements made thereto and to the appurtenant structures to maintain them in a serviceable condition. In addition to ordinary repairs to structures and plant and emergency repairs to the abutment of dam 2 which was completed by contract, the following major work was performed by hired labor: at locks 3, the land chamber was unwatered and repairs made to the upper and lower gate sills and to the lower half of the lockwalls; at locks 4, 5, and 6, the upper gates were replaced in the land chamber; at locks 6 work was initiated on refacing of the lock- walls and repairs to the valves; at locks 12, 14, and 15 the valves and sills were repaired; at locks 2 to 6, inclusive, installation of a visual signal system was essentially completed. The costs were $6,470,570.11, of which $5,006,351.39 was for new work, $61,027.18 for channel maintenance, and $1,403,191.54 for opera- tion and care at locks and dams. The expenditures were $6,999,216.67. Condition at end of fiscal year. The locks and dams are in opera- tion and are complete except for reconstruction of locks 2, replacement of locks 5 and 6, raising the crest of dam 8, and replacement of locks 12 to 15, inclusive, by construction of Hildebrand lock and dam and Opekiska lock and dam. A controlling depth of 9 feet in the naviga- tion channel is maintained from Pittsburgh to the upper reaches of pool 8 which has a controlling depth of approximately 7 feet. The recent construction of Morgantown lock and dam provides for a 9-foot channel from Morgantown dam to lock and dam 12. Upon completion of improvements at dam 8, and construction of Hildebrand lock and dam and Opekiska lock and dam, a minimum channel depth of 9 feet will exist for the entire length of the river, varying in width from a minimum of 300 feet to full width of the river at the mouth. Reconstruction of the 56-foot lock (river chamber) at locks 2 was commenced by contract January 7, 1949, and was accepted as complete June 29, 1951. Construction of the 110-foot lock (land chamber) was initiated by contract June 26, 1951, and is approximately 90 percent complete. Construction of the landwall, upper and lower guidewalls is complete, work on the upper and lower miter sills and esplanade is partially completed, and installation of valves, operating machinery and lock gates is in progress. Construction of Morgantown lock and 278038-53--voL. 2-----24 1362 REPORT OF, CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 dam was started by contract September 9, 1948, and accepted as com- plete December 22, 1950. All miscellaneous appurtenances pertaining to the new lock are complete. Relocations are complete and land acquisition is essentially so. No work has been performed in con- nection with the proposed replacement of locks and dams 5 and 6. In connection with the proposed improvements at dam 8, a definite project report is complete and detailed design studies are in progress. Work on design memoranda for Hildebrand lock and dam is in progress. Work remaining for completion of the project, exclusive of locks 2 and Morgantown lock and dam, consists of the following: Replace- ment of locks 5 and 6; raising the crest of dam 8; construction of Hildebrand lock and dam which will replace existing locks and dams 12 and 13; and construction of Opekiska lock and dam to replace existing locks and dams 14 and 15. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Costs Funds Expenditures New work Maintenance Operation Total Regular ._ _-- ...... $35, 450, 751. 29 $885, 803. 17 $13, 007, 932. 10 $49, 344, 486. 56 $49, 343, 143. 98 ...-----.. Maintenance and operation--. ...........-------------...------------... 150, 000. 00 150, 000. 00 150, 000. 00 Total,................. -.35, 450, 751.29 885, 803.17 13, 157,932.10 49, 494, 486. 56 49,493,143.98 In addition the sum of $20,446,587.32 was expended between July 7, 1897, and June 30, 1937, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appro- priation for such purposes. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated......... $4,000,000.00 $6,615,000.00 $5,511,000.00 $4,064,400.00 $2,696,000.00 $41,422,913. 65 Cost......--------------3, 708, 181.64 8, 778, 154. 81 4, 297, 270. 67 2, 904, 522. 81 5, 006, 351. 39 40, 871, 291. 81 Expenditures .- 2,736, 348. 92 8, 540, 219. 99 5, 160, 554. 72 2, 792, 901.42 5, 491, 922. 70 2,7... 40, 871, 276. 87 Maintenance: Appropriated......... 1, 159, 250.00 1, 426, 870. 00 986, 260. 00 1, 745, 100. 00 1, 335, 100. 00 34, 660, 470. 70 Cost-------------- 1, 085, 382. 69 1, 399, 259. 92 1, 058, 401. 24 1, 462, 059. 88 1, 464, 218. 72 34, 491, 064. 25 Expenditures ......-..1,050, 391.43 1, 447, 227. 65 1, 041, 997. 11 1, 421, 656. 24 1, 507, 293.97 34, 489, 736, 61 1 Includes $5,420,540. 52 for new work and $741.66 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------ $140, 607. 98 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30 1954 -------- - 585, 500. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 _----- 726,107.98-- Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for .c ompleti ' onof existing project_--_-------.-.-. ----- 78, 148, 126. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1363 4. OHIO RIVER ABOVE MILE 109, BETWEEN CAPTINA ISLAND AND POWHATAN POINT, CONSTRUCTION OF LOCKS AND DAMS For report on this improvement, see page 1207. 5. OHIO RIVER, OPEN-CHANNEL WORK For report on this improvement, see page 1214. 6. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of this work for the fiscal year amounted to $4,048.07, all for contingencies. The expenditures were $4,098. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated------.... $77, 200.00 $64, 700. 00 $32, 500. 00 $34, 500. 00 $7, 026. 44 $2, 065, 410. 28 Cost---------------- 84, 226. 53 58, 547. 79 47, 536. 00 34, 069. 06 4, 048. 07 2, 053, 688.88 Expenditures...---------. 90, 856. 01 58, 522. 76 47, 298. 81 33, 525. 59 4, 098.00 2,053,688.88 7. PLANT ALLOTMENT, PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: -$100,000.00 $500, 000.00 $435, 500.00 Appropriated ......-------.....-------..........----...........------------ $2,267,967.82 Cost Expenditures-------- $167, 370.05 -$408,045.06 -2, 128. 26 468, 983. 75 -$50, 606.43 1, 246, 594. 73 8. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditure to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annualrequired to report required to for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Allegheny River, Pa., open-channel work- ..... 1934 $197, 000. 00 $133,839.89 (1) 2. Beaver and Mahoning Rivers, 3 Pa. and Ohio 2___ 1938 ---------------------------- $57, 000, 000 3. Buckhannon River, 8W. Va. 4_____________ 1893 5, 500.00 -------------- (1) 4. Cheat River, W. Va. 4-_. - - - --....... 1895 12, 996. 84 ...... (1) 5. Pittsburgh Harbor, Pa..........-------------...-------- 1922 110, 662. 90 81, 613.33 (1) 6. Youghiogheny River, Pa--.............------------------........ 1952 8 47, 194. 75 a 126, 239. 25 8,785, 000 s Completed. 2 Under date of Jan. 23, 1939, the Chief of Engineers recommended the construction of a waterway ex- tending from the Ohio River through the Beaver, Mahoning and Grand River Valleys to Lake Erie (H. Doe. 178, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). 3 Abandonment recommended in H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. =No commerce reported. SaPrevious project data. 6Inclides $1;700 expended under previous project. :Lack of interest in project. 1364 REPORT OF. CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 9. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES Status of all investigations for navigation called for by River and Harbor Acts and cornmiittee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mited Docment Recon Congrcss No. mendation . ogrs Allegheny and Genesee Rivers, River and Harbor Act, Apr. 13,1953 .----.... Unfavor- and tributaries, Pennsylvania May 17, 1950. able. and New York. Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers Sec. 1, River and Harbor and tributaries, for navigation, Act, Jan. 21, 1927; Flood flood control, power, and irriga- Control Act, May 15, 1928. tion (308 report). Allegheny River to the head of Rivers and Harbors Com- pool No. 3, for practical naviga- mittee resolution, May tion channel of 12-foot depth and 23, 1945. suitable widths.' Allegheny River, up to Olean, River and Harbor Act, Apr. 13,1953 Do. N. Y. Mar. 2, 1945. Beaver River, Ohio and Pennsyl- Sec. 1, River and Harbor vania, for navigation, flood con- Act, Jan. 21, 1927; Flood trol, power, and irrigation (308 Control Act, May 15, report). 1928. Conemaugh and Kiskiminitas River and Harbor Act, Rivers, Pa. Jan. 21. 1927. Genesee and Allegheny Rivers, River and Harbor Act, Apr. 13,1953 Do. and tributaries, Pennsylvania May 17, 1950. and New York. Grand and Mahoning River Commerce Committee Basins, Ohio (multiple purpose). Resolution, June 17. 1942. Kiskiminitas and Conemaugh River and Harbor Act, Rivers, Pa. Jah. 21, 1927. Lake Erie to Ohio River Canal Rivers and Harbors Com- study for current estimate of costs mittee resolution, July and benefits for recommended 20, 1946. route, and advisability of depth for both lake and river traffic. Mahoning and Grand River Commerce Committee Basins, Ohio (multiple purpose). resolution, June 17, 1942. Monongahela and Allegheny Sec. 1, River and Harbor Rivers and tributaries, for navi- Act, Jan. 21, 1927; Flood gation, flood control, power, and Control Act, May 15, irrigation (308 report). 1928. Monongahela River to the head Rivers and Harbors Com- of pool No. 8, for practical naviga- mittee resolution, May tion channel of 12-foot depth and 23, 1945. suitable widths.' Ohio River to Lake Erie Canal, Rivers and Harbors Com- study for current estimate of costs mittee resolution, July and benefits for recommended 20, 1946. route and advisability of depth for both lake and river traffic. Ohio River, 12-foot project be- Rivers and Harbors Com- tween Pittsburgh, Pa., and mittee resolution, Sept. Cairo, Ill.' 14, 1943. 1 Report being made by the Ohio River division engineer. 10. PORTVILLE, OHIO RIVER BASIN, N. :. Location. The village of Portville is located on the east bank of the Allegheny River between two tributaries, Oswayo and Lillibridge Creeks in the southeastern corner of Cataraugus County in south- western New York. Dodge Creek, another tributary, flows through the village. It is located in an essentially flat flood plain, approxi- mately 265 miles above the mouth of the Allegheny River at Pitts- burgh, Pa. ( See U. S. Geological chart for Olean, N. Y.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of dikes and flood walls along Dodge Creek, Oswayo Creek and the Allegheny River, realinement of Lillibridge Creek, erection of appurtenant structures, and provision of internal drainage facil- FLOOD CONTROL--PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1365 ities. The project is designed to accommodate discharges slightly greater than; that of the maximum flood of record. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. The estimated Federal cost of the project (1953) is $2,104,800; the :estimated nonri-Federal cost is $353,000. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Formal assur- ances of local cooperation have been received from the State of New York. Operationsand results during fiscal year. New work: Miscellaneous engineering and design work was performed by hired labor. The costs, all for new work, were $3,975.49. The expenditures were $7,067.84. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of unit 1 of the flood protection works was started by contract July 23, 1949, and was com- pleted October 24, 1950. Unit 2 of the project was started by contract IMay 22, 1950, and was completed November 8, 1951. The State of New York has formally accepted the completed project and assumed the responsibility for maintenance and operation in accordance with operations manuals furnished them. Construction of Main Street Bridge by the State of New York was correlated with construction of the project. The cost borne by the Government was representative of the cost of raising the bridge had that plan been followed. Work remaining to be done consists of settlement of a claim with the con- tractor who constructed unit 2 of the project. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $2,058,723.87, all for new work. The total expenditures were $2,058,623.87. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 3_0,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated- _... $400, 000. 00 $520, 900. 00 $1,198,100.00 .------- ---- $14, 200.00 $2, 104, 800. 00 Cost-_------ .. - 106, 144. 50 435, 263. 51 1,076,310.33 $437, 030. 04 3, 975. 49 2, 058, 723. 87 Expenditures --------- 99, 132. 77 364, 709. 75 949,361.48 638, 262.03 7, 067.84 2, 058, 623.87 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953____ __________----------- $46, 076. 13 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_______------- 46, 076. 13 11. OLEAN, OHIO RIVER BASIN, N. Y. Location. The city of Olean is located at the confluence of the Allegheny River and Olean Creek in the southeastern corner of Cattaraugus County in southwestern New York. It is situated in a broad glacial outwash filled valley of the Allegheny River in the maturely dissected Allegheny plateau approximately 258 miles above the mouth of the Allegheny River at Pittsburgh, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Chart for Olean, N. Y.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the im- provement and extension of the existing dike and appurtenant struc- tures along the Allegheny River, Olean Creek, and Kings Brook, 1366 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 together with certain limited channel improvements in the Allegheny River and Kings Brook. The project is designed to accommodate discharges slightly greater than that of the maximum flood of rec- ord. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. The estimated Federal cost of the project (1.953) is $3,221,700; the estimated non-Federal cost is $597,000. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Formal as- surances of local cooperation have been received from the State of New York. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Engineering and design continued during the year. Construction of unit 2, sec- tion B, was completed by contract. The work performed consisted primarily of excavating over 8,000 cubic yards of borrow material and placing and compacting it for the earth dike. Limited improve- ment of the channel of the Allegheny River was completed as well as installation of drainage facilities. Seeding the earth dike was also accomplished. Final acceptance of the contract work was made Octo- ber 4, 1952, and the State of New York formally accepted this unit of the project on September 29, 1952. The costs were $110,301.81, all for new work. The expenditures were $183,549.35. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project by contract was started April 19, 1948. The work was accomplished by units, namely, units 1, 2A, and 2B. Unit 1 was started April 19, 1948 and was completed May 31, 1949. Unit 2A was started July 7, 1949, and completed May 31, 1951. Unit 2B was started June 1, 1950, and completed October 4, 1952. The completed units were turned over to the State of New York on December 22, 1950, July 19, 1951, and Sep- tember 29, 1952, respectively, for assumption of operation and main- tenance in accordance with operation manuals furnished them. Work remaining to be done consists of settlement of a claim with the contractor who constructed unit 2B of the project, and acceptance of seeding of the dike. The total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $3,214,165.35, all for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fi8bl years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 New work: Appropriated- _...... $733, 000.00 $744, 100. 00 $1,200,000.00 $42, 900. 00 $1, 700. 00 $3, 221, 700. 00 Cost --------------- 250, 653. 73 855, 437. 29 1,015,904.66 740, 495.45 110, 301. 81 3, 214, 165.35 Expenditures.--------- 298, 979. 61 723, 412. 68 1,007,007.89 811, 578. 14 183, 549.35 3, 214, 165.35 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953---------------------------- $4, 834. 65 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_...... ___-- 4, 834. 65 FLOOD CONTROL-PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1367 12. BRADFORD, PA. Location. The city of Bradford is located at the junction of the East and West Branches of Tunungwant Creek in northern McKean County, northwestern Pennsylvania. It is situated in the well-known Bradford oil field on a broad plain at the head on Tunungwant Creek, a tributary of the upper Allegheny River, in the maturely dissected northern part of the Kanawha section of the Appalachian province, approximately 159 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, Pa. (See U. S. Geological charts for Bradford, Pa.-N. Y., Kinzua, Pa.-N. Y., and Salamanca, N. Y.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for increasing the channel capacity by deepening, lining and construction of cutoffs in the existing channels. The extent of the plan involves improve- ments for Tunungwant Creek, East Branch, West Branch, Foster Brook, Bolivar Run, and Kendall Creek. The project is designed to accommodate discharges 50 percent greater than that of the maxi- mum flood of record. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. The estimated Federal cost for new work (1953) is $8,492,000; the estimated non-Federal cost is $3,001,300. Local cooperation. Specific requirements of local cooperation re- quired by the authorizing act are set forth in report of the Chief of Engineers published in Senate Document 20, 81st Congress, 1st ses- sion. A Bradford district flood control authority, composed of rep- resentatives of Bradford, McKean County, Borough of Lewis Run, and Foster, Bradford and Lafayette Townships, Pa., has been con- stituted under the laws of Pennsylvania to conduct flood control affairs for the Bradford area. This authority expects to provide the required local cooperation. The Commonwealth of Pennsylva- nia has been active in solving the flood problem existing at Brad- ford and has improved the lower portion of Tunungwant Creek, conforming to the project plan. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Advance engineering and design was initiated and consisted of work in con- nection with design memoranda. Field surveys were completed and hydrologic, hydraulic, and geologic studies initiated. The total costs and expenditures were $36,028.58, all for new work. Conditionat end of fiscal year. Advance engineering and design in connection with the preparation of design memoranda is approxi- mately 34 percent complete. Construction of the project has not been initiated., The total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year, all for new work, were $36,028.58. 1368 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated_------ --------------- ---- $54, 000.00 $54, 000. 00 Cost ----- ---------------------------------------------- 36,028. 58 36,028.58 Expenditures- ---------------------------------- ----- 36, 028. 58 36, 028.58 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ---------------------- $17, 971. 42 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 ----------- - 10, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_______- _ 27, 971. 42 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project________ -_______-___ 8, 428, 000. 00 13. TIONESTA RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, PA. Location. The dam site is located on Tionesta Creek, 1.25 miles above the junction of the creek with the Allegheny River at Tionesta, Pa., and about 78 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, Pa. The reservoir is located entirely in Forest County, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Sur- vey charts for Tionesta, Tidioute, and Sheffield, Pa.) Existing project. This provides for the construction of a flood control reservoir dam of the earthfill type with separate uncontrolled saddle spillway and tunnel outlet works. The dam is 1,050 feet long at the top, rises 154 feet above the stream bed, and provides for the gross storage of 133,400 acre-feet of water from a tributary drainage area of 478 square miles. Of this storage 125,600 acre-feet are avail- able for flood prevention at Pittsburgh and in the upper Ohio Valley, generally. The remaining 7,800 acre-feet are in permanent storage. The reservoir is operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the protection of Pittsburgh and the upper Ohio Valley generally. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936 and June 28,1938. The cost of the completed project is $5,213,401.10. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and maintenance is $61,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operation and mainte- nance: The reservoir was operated for the benefit of flood control, as required, and necessary repairs were made to the dam and its appurte- nances and to the operators' quarters and grounds. Heavy rainfall over the Allegheny River Basin on May 30 and 31, 1953 caused a minor flood in the reach between locks 7 and 8. The Allegheny River at locks 7 and 4 crested on the 31st at 21.8 and 20.2 feet (upper gage) respectively, while the reduction was 0.2 foot at both locks. The reduction made by the reservoir in combination with Mahoning Reservoir at lock 7 was 0.6 foot and in combination with FLOOD CONTROL--PITTSBURGH, PA. DISTRICT 1369 Mahoning, Crooked Creek, Loyalhanna, and Conemaugh Reservoirs at lock 4 was 3.2 feet. Flood stage and attendant minor flooding was averted at lock 4. The water stored during this flood caused the reservoir to rise to elevation 1115.8 on June 1, or 30.8 feet above mini- mum pool, representing an impoundment of 24,300 acre-feet above that pool or about 19 percent of the usable capacity of the reservoir. The benefits achieved by this reservoir along the lower 46 miles of the Allegheny River Valley above Pittsburgh were as follows: New Kensington damage district (to mile 29), $12,000; Kittanning damage district (mile 29 to mile 46), $14,800. Heavy rainfall late on May 22 over the Tionesta Creek-Upper Clarion River Basins produced a major rise which resulted in the reservoir reaching the highest level during the year, elevation 1121.9 on the 25th or 36.9 feet above minimum pool. This represents an impoundment of 31,500 acre-feet above that pool or about 25 percent of the usable capacity of the reservoir. The outlet works were closed during the regular working hours on September 11, 12, 18, 22, and 23 to facilitate the repair of the bed of the stilling basin. They were closed again on June 23, 24, and 25 for work on the left bank below the stilling basin. During the remainder of the year routine opera- tions were made except on the occasion of 16 minor rises when some water was stored and released as river conditions permitted. Activities under the reservoir management program comprising sanitation measures, conservation, land management and operation and maintenance of public use facilities were continued. The total costs were $50,971.41, all for maintenance. The total expenditures were $54,480.54. Condition at end of fiscal year. The dam and its appurtenances are complete, and the reservoir is in operation as a unit of the reservoir system designed for the protection of Pittsburgh and the reduction of flood heights in the upper Ohio Valley, generally. Construction of the dam was started in May 1938 and completed in January 1941. All work relative to relocations and acquisition of land is complete. The total acreage involved has been acquired and consists of 3,040 acres in fee simple and flowage easements over 349 acres. A master land use plan is complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Regular funds: New work ---------------------------------------- $5,189, 200. 00 Operation and maintenance--------------------------- 357, 215. 24 Total---------------------------------5, 546, 415.24 Emergency Relief funds: New work-------------------------- 24, 201. 10 Total costs, all funds--- -------------------------- 5, 570. 616. 34 The total expenditures were $5,570,225.87, of which $5,546,024.77 was from regular funds and $24,201.10 from Emergency Relief Funds. 1370 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated . ... __________ ____________ -$60, 000.00 1$5, 213, 401. 10 Cost ._______________ $31, 136. 53 $59, 921. 03 4, 412. 22 $14, 407. 27-- 1 5, 213, 401. 10 Expenditures--------- 30, 394. 23 54, 037. 72 8, 567. 72 17, 657. 52 ----------- 15, 213, 401. 10 Maintenance: Appropriated .------ 24, 000. 00 44, 000. 00 43, 800. 00 32, 500.00 $56, 000. 00 366, 500. 00 Cost_______. _______ 39, 710. 23 46, 641. 78 33, 903. 72 42, 819. 37 50, 971. 41 357, 215. 24 Expenditures --------- 37, 252. 27 49, 789. 56 34, 577. 86 42, 009. 07 54, 480. 54 356, 824. 77 1 Includes $24,201.10 Emergency Relief funds. 14. EAST BRANCH, CLARION RIVER RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, PA. Location. The dam site is located in Elk County, Pa., on the East Branch of the Clarion River above Middle Fork, approximately 7 miles above the junction of the East and West Branches of the Clarion River at Johnsonburg, Pa., and approximately 151 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, Pa. The reservoir is located entirely in Elk County, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Survey chart for Mount Jewett, Pa.) Existing project. This provides for the construction of a reservoir dam of the rolled earthfill type with gate-controlled concrete tunnel under right abutment and a paved uncontrolled spillway on the left abutment slope. The dam, 1,725 feet long at the top a,nd rising 184 feet above the stream bed, will provide for the gross controlled storage of 84,300 acre-feet, from a tributary drainage area of 72.5 square miles. Of the total storage, 83,300 acre-feet will be available for flood control and low water regulation purposes, in the Clarion River Valley below. The remaining 1,000 acre-feet will be in permanent storage. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the protection of Pittsburgh and the upper Ohio Valley, generally. The project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Acts approved June 28, 1938, and December 22, 1944. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) Is $9,002,500. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and mainte- nance is $34,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Engineering and design work was continued during the year by hired labor, and involved design of operators' quarters, permanent warehousing, utili- ties, and parking area. Construction of the embankment and spillway by contract was completed. Operations consisted of completing lining of the spillway with over 1,000 cubic yards of concrete. Construction of the access road and clearing the reservoir area by contract was completed. A contract was awarded for construction of the operators' quarters, per- manent warehousing, utilities, and parking area and work is in progress. General cleanup and landscaping was initiated late in the FLOOD CONTROL---PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1371 fiscal year by hired labor. Acquisition of land and related work continued. Operation and maintenance: The reservoir was operated for the benefit of flood control, as required, and necessary repairs were made to the dam and its appurtenances. Heavy rainfall late on May 22, 1953, over the upper Clarion River Basin caused nuisance flooding at Ridgway and light flooding at John- sonburg below the confluence of East and West Branch Clarion River. The Clarion River crested on the 23d at 7.5 feet at Johnsonburg and at 9.0 feet at Ridgway, while the reductions by the reservoir were 2.4 feet and 1.8 feet, respectively. Major flood benefits were achieved by this reservoir along the upper Clarion River Valley and were as fol- lows: Ridgway damage district, $51,500; Johnsonburg damage dis- trict, $39,500. These are the first such benefits claimed since the reservoir was placed in operation, June 1952. Heavy rainfall again over the upper Clarion River Basin during May 25 and 26 caused nuisance flooding at both Johnsonburg and Ridgway. The Clarion River crested on the 26th at 6.6 feet at John- sonburg and 7.5 feet at Ridgway, while the reductions by the reservoir were 2.0 feet and 1.8 feet, respectively. Since this flood occurred only a few days after the previous one and was lower, no benefits can be claimed by the reservoir. The water stored during this flood and subsequent minor rise from heavy rainfall on May 30 and 31 caused the reservoir to rise to elevation 1,675.9 on June 1 or 5.9 feet above summer pool. This level, the highest reached during the year, repre- sents an impoundment of 7,100 acre-feet above the summer pool, or 37 percent of the usable summer flood storage capacity of the reser- voir. During May 22 through 31 the rainfall over the reservoir basin averaged 7.7 inches. Optimum outflows were maintained from July through November 1952 commensurate with the greatest economic gain from low flow increases in the Clarion River, based on available storage in the reservoir. On November 9 the reservoir had fallen to elevation 1,541.1, the lowest elevation for the 1952 low water season; the first season of low water reservoir operation which was on a modified schedule be- cause of t-he limited storage available. It is noteworthy that in the 6-month storage period from late November 1952 until late May 1953, while satisfying the scheduled water requirements at Johnsonburg, the reservoir stored 64,300 acre-feet of water filling from minimum to summer pool, equivalent to 16.7 inches of runoff. The outflow was increased on December 28 and 29, 1952, and again on January 5 through 7, 1953, to break up critical ice conditions of the Clarion River at Johnsonburg resulting from zero air tempera- tures. During the remainder of the year, commencing with December 1, routine operations were made in accordance.,with the low water schedule at Johnsonburg. Water was stored on the occasion of 15 minor rises according to the low water storage schedule for subsequent release during the 1953 low water season. The total costs were $170,463.43, of which $150,012.35 was for new work and $20,451.08 for operation and maintenance. The total ex- penditures were $617,551.43. Condi iornaesd offlc t val year. The open-cut excavation for the 1372 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMIY, 1953 outlet works was started June 1947 and completed May 1948. Con- struction of the outlet works commenced June 8, 1948, and acceptance of the work was made May 29, 1951. A contract for furnishing'operat- :ing equipment and its installation in the control tower of the outlet works is complete. Construction of the embankment :and spillway -wasinitiated July 20, 1949, and was accepted as complete July 17, 1952. Reservoir clearing was completed July 3, 1952. Construction of the operators' quarters, permanent warehousing, utilities, and parking area by contract was initiated March 10, 1953, and is about 32 percent complete. Landscaping and general cleanup is underway. Land ac- quisition and related work is approximately 95 percent complete. The total acreage involved is 2,072 acres and consists of 1,252 acres in fee simple and flowage easements over 820 acres. Of a total of 62 tracts, 57 have been acquired to date. The dam was placed in opera- tion during June 1952 for flood control and stream flow regulation (water supply and pollution abatement). Work remaining to be done consists of miscellaneous engineering and design, acquisition of land, and landscaping by hired labor, and construction of operators' quarters, permanent warehousing and utili- ties and a parking area and public use facilities, by contract. The total costs at the end of the fiscal year were $8,762,797.27, of which $8,739,377.88 was for new work and $23,419.39 for operation and maintenance. The total expenditures were $8,762,023.27. Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953. priorto 1949 New work: WPAppropriated- . . $1,700,000.00 $2,200,000.00 $1,300,000.00 $2,00000.0.00 $313,90000 $9, 002, 500. 00 FP" SCost --------------- . Expenditures ... Maintenance: ... - 1,158,323.27 1,707,660.94 928,305.61 1,507,245.91 2,735,182.15 2,398,327.45 2,493,468.78 2,634,696.29 150,012.35 596,537.60 8, 739, 377. 88 8, 738, 607. 63 Appropriated- ..--...--------------------------------------... ........ 8,500.00 18,000.00 26, 500. 00 Cost.......-------------- -......-------- ..----...--------------------..... 2,968.31 20,451.08 23, 419. 39, Expenditures--- ..... .......------------ ..------------.. ..------------ 2,401.81 21,013.83 23, 415. 64 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------------- ------ $92, 784.24 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954__-------- 92, 784. 24 15. JOHNSONBURG, OHIO RIVER BASIN, PA. Location. The city of Johnsonburg is located at the confluence of the East and West branches of Clarion River in Elk County, Pa., about 100 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Survey chart for Ridgway, Pa.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for construc- tion of dikes, walls, and appurtenant drainage facilities, primarily along the right bank of the West Branch of Clarion River, and im- provement of the channel of Silver Creek. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1944. The estimated Federal cost for new work (1953) is $598,000; the estimated non-Federal cost is $66,700. FLOOD CONTROL-PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1373 Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. The borough of Johnsonburg has signified by letter their willingness to comply with the requirements for local cooperation. Ridgway Township has not indicated their willingness to cooperate. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: None. Conditions at end of fiscal year. Engineering and design is ap- proximately 41 percent complete. Construction has not been initiated. The total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year, all for new work, were $23,850.84. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-------- ........ $7, 000. 00 $21, 550. 84 -$4, 000. 00 -$700. 00---.--.-.. -$23, 850. 84 Cost----------........... 593. 23 5, 580.19 15,035. 33 2, 642. 09 ------------ 23, 850. 84 Expenditures---- ....... 176. 72 5, 369. 71 14,468. 99 3, 835. 42 ------------ 23, 850. 84 Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954$-__ 000. 00 $__-$30, Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_........... 30, 000. 00 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project--------- ----------------- 544, 149. 16 16. PUNXSUTAWNEY, OHIO RIVER BASIN, PA. Location. The borough of Punxsutawney is located on Mahoning Creek in Jefferson County, Pa., approximately 85 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, Pa. It is situated on a comparatively wide, alluvial flood plain abolit 52 miles above the mouth of the stream and 30 miles above the Mahoning Creek flood control dam. (See U. S. Geological Survey charts for Punxsutawney and Smicksburg, Pa.) Existing project. The plan of improvement consists principally of deepening, widening, and straightening the creek channel for a distance of approximately 18,838 feet, and complementing this with approximately 10,352 feet of rolled fill dikes, 2,627 feet of walls, 700 feet of pressure conduit for Barrett Run, and internal drainage facilities including a pumping station and flush house. The project is designed to accommodate discharges 20 percent greater than that of the maximum flood of record. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The estimated Federal cost for new work (1953) is $3,592,200; the estimated non-Federal cost is $199,000. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $8,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Land ac- quisition and related work was essentially completed. Maintenance: Routine inspections were made throughout the year. The total costs were $2,498.90, of which $1,993.82 was for new work and $505.08 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $3,036.55. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project is complete except for 1374 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 completing the acquisition of land. Construction was accomplished by units consisting of units 1, 2, 2A, and 2B. Construction of unit 1, involving 10,200 linear feet of improvement was started in May 1946 and was completed in May, 1947. Unit 2 (initial work), consisting of relocation: of sewers and construction of the Barrett Run conduit, was started in December 1947 and was completed in August 1948. Unit 2A, involving 4,440 linear feet of improvement was started in April 1948 and was completed in April 1949. Unit 2B, involving 4,225 linear feet of improvement, was started in February 1949 and was completed in June 1950. Relocations are complete. Acquisition of land is approximately 99 percent complete. The total acreage involved in unit 1 consists of perpetual easements over 49.7 acres and temporary easements over 18.9 acres. The total acreage involved in unit 2 consists of perpetual easements over 47.8 acres and temporary easements over 1.9 acres. On July 31, 1950, the borough of Punx- sutawney formally accepted the completed project and assumed the responsibility for maintenance and operation. Work remaining to be done corisists of completing acquisition of land and related work. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $3,588,596.50 of which $3,580,370.10 was for new work and $8,226.40 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $3,588,596.50. In addition, $180,485.38 was expended from contributed funds. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New work: Appropriated- .......$1,428,000.00 $830, 000. 00 -$150,000.00 ........-----------..- $7,800.00 $3, 592, 162. 83 Cost__-------------- 1,403,419.20 797, 445. 62 33,689.56 $19, 361. 11 -9, 408. 92 3, 580, 370. 10 Expenditures- .......- 1,316,661.61 1, 003, 079. 02 42,006.43 19, 463. 26 -9, 174.69 3, 580, 370. 10 Maintenance: Appropriated .------....--- ----.. ----- .......----.. 14, 000. 00 3,000.00 -8, 000.00 9,000.00 Cost ------------------------------------ 1, 971. 16 5, 750. 16 505. 08 8, 226. 40 Expenditures...__ _ _--__.....- -....--...-.. 35. 75 7,382.15 808. 50 8, 226. 40 SInaddition $180, 485. 38 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ___--__-------- -------- $11, 792. 73 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954___--------- 11, 792. 73 17. MAHONING CREEK RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, PA. Location. The dam site is located on Mahoning Creek in Armstrong County, Pa., 21.6 miles above the junction of the creek with the Al- legheny River. It is about 61/2 miles southeast of New Bethlehem, Pa.; and about 51 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, Pa. The reservoir is located in Armstrong, Ind., and Jefferson Counties, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Survey charts for Rural Valley and Smicksburg, Pa.) Existing project. This provides for the construction of a flood con- trol reservoir dam of the concrete gravity type with a gate-controlled center spillway flanked by abutment sections joining the valley sides. FLOOD CONTROL--PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1375 The dam is 926 feet long at the top, rises 162 feet above the stream- bed, and provides for the gross controlled storage of 74,200 acre-feet of water from a tributary drainage area of 339 square miles. Of this storage 69,700 acre-feet are available for flood prevention at Pitts- burgh and in the upper Ohio Valley, generally. The remaining 4,500 acre-feet are in permanent storage. Two penstocks are contained in the structure for possible future generation of hydroelectric power. The reservoir is operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the protection of Pittsburgh and the upper Ohio Valley, generally. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts ap- proved June 22, 1936, and June 28, 1938. The cost of the completed project is $6,421,344.78. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and maintenance is $47,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operation and mainte- nance: The reservoir was operated for flood control, as required, and necessary repairs made to the structure and to the operators' quarter and grounds throughout the year. Heavy rainfall over the Allegheny River Basin on May 30 and 31 caused a minor flood in the reach between locks 7 and 8. The Al- legheny River at locks 7 and 4 crested on the 31st at 21.8 and 20.2 feet (upper gage) respectively, while the reduction by this reservoir was 0.4 foot at both locks. The reduction made in combination with Tionesta Reservoir at lock 7 was 0.6 foot and in combination with Tionesta, Crooked Creek, Loyalhanna, and Conermaugh Reservoirs at lock 4 was 3.2 feet. Flood stage and attendant minor flooding was averted at lock 4. The water stored during this flood caused the reservoir to rise to elevation 1129.1 on 1 June or 54.1 feet above mini- mum pool. This level, the highest reached during the year, represents an impoundment of 21,200 acre-feet above minimum pool, or about 30 percent of the usable capacity of the reservoir. The benefits achieved by this reservoir along the lower 46 miles of the Allegheny River valley above Pittsburgh were estimated as follows: New Kensington damage district (to mile 29) $23,800; Kittanning damage district (mile 29 to mile 46), $29,400. During the remainder of the year routine operations were made except on the occasion of 15 minor rises when some water was stored and released as river conditions permitted. Activities under the reservoir management program comprising sanitation measures, conservation, land management and operation and maintenance of public use facilities were continued. The total costs were $26,950.30, all for maintenance. The total ex- penditures were $29,280.93. Condition at end of fiscal year. The dam and its appurtenances are complete and the reservoir is in operation as a unit of the reservoir system designed for the protection of Pittsburgh and the reduction of flood heights in the upper Ohio Valley generally. Construction of the dam was started in February 1939 and completed in June 1941. All work in connection with relocations and acquisition of land is com- plete. The total acreage involved has been acquired and consists of 2,533.49 acres in fee simple and flowage easements over 76.89 acres. 1376 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The total costs and expenditures for new work and maintenance to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Costs Funds Expendi- tures New work Maintenance Total Regular.......----......---- --------------------- $6, 395, 673. 49 $300, 974. 67 $6, 696, 648. 16 $6, 696, 581. 32 Emergency relief-----... --------------------- 25, 671. 29--------------25, 671. 29 25, 671. 29 Total ................---------------------------- 6, 421, 344. 78 300, 974. 67 6, 722, 319. 45 6, 722, 252. 61 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated--.------ -------------- ----------- $62,608.77 .........------------. $6, 421, 344.78 Cost--------------- $7, 765. 33 $12, 149. 47 629. 22 ---------...... ..... 1 6, 421, 344. 78 Expenditures-------- ........ 9, 536. 63 1, 156. 10 613. 52 --.......... ............ 1 6, 421, 344. 78 Maintenance: Appropriated-------...... 25, 000.00 27, 000. 00 25, 000. 00 $36, 000. 00 $21, 000. 00 305, 000. 00 Cost---------------... ........ 36, 122. 67 32, 524. 07 21, 097. 12 31, 144. 76 26, 950. 30 300, 974. 67 Expenditures .......-------- 34, 996. 58 30, 591. 50 23, 989. 32 31, 060. 87 29, 280. 93 300, 907. 83 1 Includes $25,671.29 Emergency Relief funds. 18. CROOKED CREEK RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, PA. Location. The dam site is located on Crooked Creek, 6.7 miles above the junction of the creek with the Allegheny River near Ford City, Pa., and about 32 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, Pa. The reservoir is located entirely in Armstrong County, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Survey charts for Freeport and Elders Ridge, Pa.) Existing project. This provides for the construction of a flood- control reservoir dam of the earthfill type with separate uncontrolled saddle spillway and tunnel outlet works. The dam is 1,480 feet long at the top, rises 143 feet above the streambed, and provides for the gross storage of 93,900 acre-feet of water from a tributary drainage area of 277 square miles. Of this storage 89,400 acre-feet are available for flood prevention at Pittsburgh and in the upper Ohio Valley, gener- ally. The remaining 4,500 acre-feet are in permanent storage. The reservoir is operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the protection of Pittsburgh and the upper Ohio Valley generally. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts ap- proved June 22, 1936, and June 28, 1938. The cost of the completed project is $4,204,888.05. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and maintenance is $37,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operation and mainte- nance: The reservoir was operated for the benefit of flood control, as FLOOD CONTROL-PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1377 required, and necessary repairs were made to the dam and its appurte- nances and to operators' quarters and grounds. Heavy rainfall over the Allegheny River Basin on May 31, 1953, caused a moderate rise in the Allegheny River below Crooked Creek. The Allegheny River at lock 4 crested on the 31st at 20.2 feet (upper gage), while the reduction by this reservoir was 0.5 foot, and in com- bination with Tionesta, Mahoning, Loyalhanna, and Conemaugh Res- ervoirs was 3.2 feet. Flood stage and attendant minor flooding was averted. The water stored during this flood caused the reservoir to rise to elevation 864.6 on June 1 or 24.6 feet above minimum pool. This level, the highest reached during the year, represents an impoundment of 14,450 acre-feet above minimum pool, or about 16 percent of the usable capacity of the reservoir. The benefits were estimated at $29,700 along the Allegheny River below Crooked Creek. During the remainder of the year routine operations were made except on the occasion of 14 minor rises when some water was stored and released as river conditions permitted. Activities under the reservoir management program comprising sanitation measures, conservation, land management, and operation and maintenance of certain public use facilities were continued. The total costs were $29,225.62, all for maintenance. The total expenditures were $31,629.35. Condition at end of fiscal year. The dam and its appurtenances are complete and the reservoir is in operation as a unit of the reservoir system designed for the protection of Pittsburgh and the reduction of flood heights in the upper Ohio Valley, generally. Construction of the dam was started in March 1938 and completed in October 1940. All work relative to the relocations and acquisition of land is complete. The total acreage involved has been acquired and consists of 3,563.55 acres in fee simple and flowage easements over 99.98 acres. The total costs and expenditures for new work and maintenance to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Costs Funds Expendi- tures New work Maintenance Total Regular ------------------------------ $4, 141, 100. 00 $368, 705. 58 $4, 509, 805. 58 $4, 509, 725. 83 Emergency relief--------------------------- 63, 788. 05------------ 63,788. 05 63,788. 05 Total . ---------------------------- 4, 204, 888. 05 368, 705. 58 4, 573, 593. 63 4, 573, 513.88 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June --- 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated--------___ ___------------------------ ------------ ------------ 1 $4,204,888.05 Cost--------------- $33, 445. 26 $3, 957. 59 $27, 380. 92 ----- ----- - 1 4, 204, 888. 05 Expenditures - 34, 064. 76 1, 047. 21 27, 834. 88 - -- --- 1 4, 204, 888. 05 Maintenance: Appropriated -....... 52, 000. 00 65, 000. 00 36, 500. 00 $27, 500. 00 $24, 500. 00 375, 500. 00 Cost-------------- 60, 404. 55 72, 607. 99 32, 848. 18 25,463. 90 29, 225. 62 368, 705. 58 Expenditures------. 57,544. 02 76, 852. 02 33, 291. 86 25, 793. 85 31, 629. 35 368, 625. 83 1 Includes $63,788.05 from Emergency Relief funds. 278038--53-voL.2- 25 1378 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 19. JOHNSTOWN, OHIO RIVER BASIN, PA. Location. The city of Johnstown is located in southwestern Cam- bria County, Pa., approximately 58 miles east of Pittsburgh, Pa. It is situated in a deep and comparatively narrow valley at the junc- tion of Stony Creek and Little Conemaugh River, which unite to form the Conemaugh River. (See U. S. Geological Survey Chart for Johnstown, Pa.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for increas- ing the channel capacity by enlarging and realining the existing channels and protecting the banks with concrete pavement. Miscel- laneous features of work include relocation of railroad tracks, high- way and utilities, and alterations to sewers, drains, bridge piers, and other: structures. The improvement involves about 46,290 feet of channel as follows: The Conemaugh River for a distance of 19,270 feet extending from the "Point" downstream to about 2,650 feet below the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge at Dornick Point; the Little Conemaugh River for a distance of 6,950 feet from the "Point" up- stream to about 150 feet below the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge in the vicinity of Fifth Street; and Stony Creek for a distance of 20,700 feet from the "Point" upstream to about 500 feet above the Ferndale Bridge in the vicinity of the borough of Ferndale. The project is designed to accommodate discharges equivalent to those of the March 1936 flood, the maximum natural flow of record, with a minimum of overbank flow and to practically eliminate damages therefrom. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts, approved June 22, 1936, and August 28, 1937. The cost of the completed project is $8,865,388.13. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $14,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: The chan- nel was maintained in a satisfactory condition. Stream gaging activi- ties and erection of a steel guard railing were performed by hired labor. The costs were $20,044.31, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $25,474.27. Condition at end of fiscal year. The improved channels are fully complete. Construction was accomplished by units, consisting of units 1, 2, 3, and supplementary unit 2A, all in the Conemaugh River section; unit 4, comprising the Little Conemaugh River section; and units 5 and 6 comprising the Stony Creek section. Construction of the project commenced in August 1938 and was completed in Novem- ber 1943. Footer protection for unit 4 was completed November 1949. All work relative to relocations and acquisition of land is complete. The total acreage involved has been acquired and consists of 0.60 acre in fee simple and flowage easements over 397.16 acres. The total costs and expenditures for new work and maintenance to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: FLOOD CONTROL---PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1379 Costs Funds Expendi- tures New work Maintenance Total Regular----.................................... $8, 831,964. 75 $114, 484.43 $8, 946, 449. 18 $8, 946, 286. 26 Emergency relief--------- ... ..........- -- . _ 33, 423. 38 ------------- 33, 423. 38 33, 423. 38 8, 865, 388. 13 114, 484. 43 8, 99,872. 56 Total--------------................................... 8,979, 709.64 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated......... $402,000.00 -$24, 585. 25-..........-- - --- .....-----------... 1$8, 865,388.13 Cost-----------------_6,740. 57 495, 960.45....------------..------------------- 18, 865, 388.13 Expenditures....-------- 7, 018. 97 495, 882. 01 ............ ........... -----------............ 1 8,865, 388. 13 Maintenance: Appropriated--------......... -9, 000. 00 18, 000. 00 $4,000.00 $5, 500. 00 $27, 800. 00 $124, 700. 00 Cost__--....-------- - 843.61 17, 370.83 1, 360.09 7, 967.05 20,044.31 114, 484. 43 Expenditures...--------- 880. 30 15, 655. 86 3, 054. 82 2, 392. 77 25, 474. 27 114, 321. 51 1 Includes $33,423.38 from Emergency Relief funds. 20. CONEMAUGH RIVER RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, PA. Location. The dam site is located on the Conemaugh River in Indiana and Westmoreland Counties, Pa., 7.5 miles above the junc- tion of Conemaugh River and Loyalhanna Creek, which form the head of Kiskiminetas River. It is about 2 miles northeast of Tunnel- ton, Pa., and about 42 miles east of Pittsburgh, Pa. The reservoir is located in Westmoreland and Indiana Counties, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Survey charts for Latrobe, New Florence, and Elders Ridge, Pa.) Existing project. This provides for the construction of a flood control reservoir dam of the concrete gravity type with a gate- controlled center spillway flanked by abutment sections joining the valley sides and an earth embankment terminating in the right abut- ment. The dam, 1,265 feet long at the top and rising 137 feet above the stream bed, will provide for the gross controlled storage of 274,000 acre-feet of water from a tributary drainage area of 1,351 square miles. Of this storage, 270,000 acre-feet will be available for flood control purposes. The remaining 4,000 acre-feet will be in permanent storage. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the protection of Pittsburgh and the upper Ohio Valley, generally. The existing project was author- ized by the Flood Control Acts approved June 22, 1936, and June 28, 1938. The estimated cost for new work (1953) is $46,248,700. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and main- tenance is $48,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. 1380 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, T1. S. ARMY, 1953 .Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Engineering and design was continued during the year. Work involved consisted primarily of preparing detailed plans and specifications for a dike near the city of Blairsville, and for relocation of various township roads. In addition, contractors' drawings for construction of gantry cranes and crest gates were reviewed. Construction of the dam was -completed. Contracts were awarded and work completed for clearing the reservoir area above elevation 885 and grouting of the dam foundation. Contract work continued in connection with furnishing and erecting 2 gantry cranes and 14 crest gates. Construction of the operators' quarters, storage facilities, and public sanitary building was initiated by contract and general cleanup and landscaping initiated by hired labor. In connection with railroad relocations, the Pennsylvania Railroad continued operations performed under agreement, which involves alterations to their facilities. In connection therewith, approval was granted the Pennsylvania Railroad by the Interstate Commerce Commission, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to abandon the Tor- rance connection of the Indiana branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Negotiatibns were completed relative to bank protection in the vicinity of the B. I. tower, main line of the Conemaugh division, Pennsylvania Railroad. Negotiations continued with the Pennsyl- vania Railroad in respect to raising its tracks at Strangford, Pa., and elevation of a barricade at the Pennsylvania Railroad dump. Relocation of the Indiana branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Blacklick, Pa., was completed by contract. Work continued on highway relocations in the reservoir area as provided for in an agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- vania. In respect to relocation or alteration to various township roads, negotiations were completed and work is either completed or provided for in an agreement. Negotiations with various owning agencies relative to relocation of utilities in the reservoir area were continued with work completed or in progress on a number of them. Land acquisition and related work continued by hired labor. Operation and maintenance: The reservoir was operated effectively for flood control as required. Full operation, however, could not be obtained inasmuch as crest gates have not been installed. Except for short periods of time in August 1952 when the sluice gates were closed for test purposes and to accomplish necessary work at the exit of the tunnels, the reservoir conduits were maintained fully open from July 1 until October 10 and the reservoir functioned as a detention basin. During October 10 through 16 the outflow was regulated to facilitate construction at the dam, the reservoir pool rising to elevation 881. The reservoir pool was then drawn down gradually during the 17th through the 24th to the maximum draw- down (elevation 861.9):, while the inflow at Loyalhanna Creek Reservoir was being stored. The outlet works were closed during October 27 through November 7 for work on grouting and cleaning of :stilling basin. The outflow was then regulated during November 8 'through 12 to maintain the reservoir pool at certain desired levels to facilitate grouting in galleries. All outlet works ivere closed on the 13th for an inspection of the concrete in tunnels. Commencing FLOOD CONTROL---PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1381 November 21 reservoir regulations were in accordance with a tem- porary schedule. Regulation was such as to avoid storage for flood control until damaging floods become imminent at downstream points. Otherwise, the inflow was passed up to bank full capacity. Except for short periods, the reservoir pool was maintained in the 870-873 range in elevation during November -21, 1952 through March 28, 1953 for completion of dam construction work and clearing of the reservoir area. The reservoir was permitted to rise to elevation 885.4 on January 12 for removal of debris against thltrash boom in the reservoir above the dam. Commencing on March 28 the minimum pool (temporary) was raised from elevation 870 with a three foot fluctua- tion range to the adopted official minimum pool, elevation 880, with a five-foot fluctuation range. All construction work on the dam had been completed below elevation 885 and clearing sufficiently advanced above that elevation. The outflow was regulated on April 14 to draw the reservoir pool down to 868 for clearing operations at the trash racks. During the 17th through the 19th the reservoir pool was raised slowly to elevation 880 while the banks were combed in the final clearing operation of the reservoir area. Heavy rainfall over the Allegheny River Basin on May 30 and 31 caused a moderate rise in the Allegheny River below the Kiskiminitas River of which Conemaugh River is a tributary. The greatest re- corded amounts fell over the Conemaugh River Basin with 3.30 inches of rainfall reported in the headwaters. The Allegheny River at lock 4 crested on the 31st at 20.2 feet (upper gage), while the reduc- tion by this reservoir was 1.8 feet and in combination with Tionesta, Mahoning, Crooked Creek, and Loyalhanna Reservoirs was 3.2 feet. Flood stage and attendant minor flooding was averted. This flood reduction by Conemaugh Reservoir is the first such reduction effected by the reservoir since construction started on the dam. The water stored during this flood caused the reservoir to rise to elevation 920.9 on June 1 or 40.9 feet above minimum pool, representing an impound- ment of 40,500 acre-feet above that pool or about 15 percent of the usable capacity of the reservoir. The benefits by this reservoir along the Allegheny River were estimated at $106,900. During the remain- der of the year minor rises occurred on 21 occasions during which a small amount of water was stored, the retarding effect being negligible. The costs during the year were $3,498,473.70, of which $3,480,920.60 was for new work and $17,553.10 for operation and maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the dam and ap- purtenant work was commenced by contract April 25, 1949, and ac- cepted as complete December 31, 1952. Drilling and grouting the foundation of the dam by contract commenced June 4, 1952, and was completed January 14, 1953. Clearing the reservoir area of flotable material is complete. Contracts to furnish and erect gantry cranes and crest gates were commenced November 16 and December 9, 1951, respectively and are almost complete. Construction of operators' quarters, storage building and public sanitary building was com- menced November 22, 1952. Relocation of the main line of the Conemaugh division of the Penn- sylvania Railroad was started by contract April 1946 and was accepted by the railroad September 19, 1950. Removal of old track, bridge 1382 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 superstructures, etc., from the relocated main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad was completed May 29, 1951. Utilities affected by the rail- road relocation are all complete. Relocation of the Indiana branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Blacklick, Pa., was commenced De- cember 16, 1951, and completed November 20, 1952. An agreement with the Pennsylvania Railroad providing for construction or altera- tion to its facilities is in force and work is in progress. Work performed under an agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania proviing for alterations to highways due to the rail- road relocation is complete. Additional work being performed under an agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania providing for highway relocations made necessary by the reservoir is about 72 per- cent complete. Negotiations relative to vacation, alteration or aban- donment of township roads are complete and work is either complete or provided for in an agreement. Negotiations with various owning agencies relative to utility relocations in the reservoir area are prac- tically complete and the work in progress. Land acquisition and related work is proceeding satisfactorily and is about 91 percent complete. The total acreage involved for the rail- road relocation is 1,435 acres and consists of 1,331 acres in fee and easements over 104 acres. Total tracts involved are 141, all of which have been acquired. The total acreage involved for the dam and reservoir is 7,373 acres and consists of 7,006 acres in fee and easements over 367 acres. The total tracts involved are 920, of which 893 have been acquired. Work remaining for completion of the project is as follows: Engi- neering and design and acquisition of land and related work by hired labor; relocation of highways and utilities by agreement with owning agencies; construction of new facilities by the Pennsylvania Railroad by agreement; construction and installation of crest gates and gantry cranes; construction of operators' quarters, permanent warehousing and utilities, and protective dike at Blairsville, all by contract. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $41,868,752.11 of which $41,851,199.01 was for new work and $17,553.10 for operation and maintenance. The total expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $41,867,722.64. The above mentioned costs and expenditures include $5,351.44 from Emergency Relief funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated-......... $7,875,000.00 $7,400,000.00 $8,453,400.00 $9,500,000.00 $1,580,000.00 $46, 248, 691.92 Cost--------------.. ... 6, 289, 553. 22 7, 299, 581. 46 8, 255, 348. 35 6,074,853.40 3, 480, 920. 60 41, 851. 199. 01 Expenditures- ....... 6, 562, 885. 95 7, 450, 445. 05 7, 638, 075. 59 6,171,768.34 4, 367, 985. 57 41, 850, 169. 54 Maintenance: Appropriated---...................----------.....................--..........-------------------------------- 24, 000. 00 24, 000. 00 Cost .......---------..- ....................----------.....----------- ...........------------. 17, 553. 10 .......----------... 17, 553. 10 Expenditures--............------......------------ .......----------- -.............-----------.17, 553. 10 17, 553. 10 1Includes $5,351.44 from Emergency Relief funds. Other new work data: .Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 --------------- $868, 801.15 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------------ 868, 801. 15 FLOOD CONTROL---PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1383 21. LOYALI-IANNA RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, PA. Location. The dam site is located on Loyalhanna Creek, 4.5 miles above the junction of the creek with the Conemaugh River at Salts- burg, Pa., and about 29 miles east of Pittsburgh, Pa. The reservoir is located entirely in Westmoreland County, Pa. (See U. S. Geologi- cal Survey chart for Latrobe, Pa.) Existing project. This provides for the construction of a flood- control reservoir dam of the concrete gravity type with a gate con- trolled center spillway flanked by abutment sections joining the valley sides, and an earth embankment section terminating in the left abut- ment. The dam, 960 feet long at the top, rises 114 feet above the stream bed, and provides for the gross controlled storage of 95,300 acre-feet of water from a tributary drainage area of 290 square miles. Of this storage 93,300 acre-feet are available for flood prevention at Pitts- burgh and in the upper Ohio Valley, generally. The remaining 2,000 acre-feet are in permanent storage. One penstock is contained in the structure for possible future generation of hydroelectric power. The reservoir is operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the protection of Pittsburgh and the upper Ohio Valley, generally. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts ap- proved June 22, 1936 and June 28, 1938. The cost of the completed project is $5,452,862.11. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and maintenance is $46,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operation and mainte- nance: The reservoir was operated for flood control, as required, and necessary repairs made to the structure and to the operators' quarters and grounds throughout the year. Heavy rainfall over the Allegheny River Basin on May 30 and 31 caused a moderate rise in the Allegheny River below the Kiskiminitas River, of 'which Loyalhanna Creek is a tributary. The Allegheny River at lock 4 crested on the 31st at 20.2 feet (upper gage), while the reduction by this reservoir was 0.3 foot, and in combination with Tionesta, Mahoning, Crooked Creek, and Conemaugh Reservoirs was 3.2 feet. Flood stage and attendant minor flooding was averted. The water stored during this flood caused the reservoir to rise to elevation 929.5 on June 1 or 19.5 feet above minimum pool, representing an im- poundment of 8,900 acre-feet above that pool or about 10 percent of the usable capacity of the reservoir. The benefits achieved by this reservoir along the Allegheny River were $17,900. During the period from October 16 to November 7, the outflow was regulated to facilitate construction work at Conemaugh River Reser- voir Dam. The outlet works were closed during October 16 through 27 while the inflow was stored for subsequent release during October 27 through November 7 to satisfy the minimum requirements along the Kiskiminitas River, since all conduits were closed at Conemaugh Dam during that period. This necessitated drawing the reservoir be- low minimum pool. During November 7 through 15 the outlet works were closed while the inflow was stored, bringing the reservoir back up to minimum pool. 1384 REPORT OF CIIIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Intermittent moderate rainfall during January 7 through 10, aug- mented by snow melt, produced a series of minor rises which resulted in the reservoir reaching the highest level during the year, elevation 932.7 on the 12th or 22.7 feet above minimum pool. This represents an impoundment of 11,500 acre-feet above that pool or about 12 percent of the usable capacity of the reservoir. During the remainder of the year routine operations were made except on the occasion of 20 minor rises when some water was stored and released as river conditions permitted. Activities under reservoir management program comprising sani- tation, conservation, land management, and operation and mainte- nance of public use facilities were continued. The total costs were $29,155.22, all for maintenance. The total ex- penditures were $32,478.93. Condition at end of fiscal year. The dam is complete and the reser- voir is in operation as a unit of the reservoir system designed for the protection of Pittsburgh and the reduction of flood heights in the up- per Ohio Valley, generally. Construction of the dam was started in October 1939 and completed in June 1942. All work relative to re- locations and the acquisition of land is complete. The total acreage acquired consists of 3,415.12 acres in fee simple and flowage easements over 79.84 acres. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Costs Funds Expenditures New work Operation and care Total Regular___ _____ __---$5, 445, 523. 32 $348, 238. 40 $5, 793, 761. 72 $5, 793, 724. 97 Emergency relief .. _____ -_______-______ 7, 338. 79 - - 7, 338. 79 7- 7, 338. 79 Total-.---..-.-----.. - -..... 5, 452, 862. 11 348, 238. 40 5, 801, 100. 51 5, 801, 063. 76 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-........ $276, 200.00---- __ ___ -- $17,100.61- -- _ ........... 1 $5, 452, 862. 11 Cost--- ___- _ __ 219, 581. 31 $52, 490. 44 88. 82 . - -... ..-... . 1 5, 452, 862. 11 Expenditures________ 215, 907.41 53, 935.02 17, 851. 14 __. ______ . .. ._________ 1 5, 452, 862. 11 Maintenance: Appropriated .... - -. 18, 000. 00 54, 000. 00 27, 000. 00 $24, 500. 00 $26, 500. 00 353, 700. 00 Cost-. _ 42, 990. 32 33,175. 55 41, 679. 26 26, 381.:50 29, 155. 22 348, 238. 40 Expenditures---------.... 45, 566. 07 31, 536. 82 27, 461. 43 41, 467. 16 32, 478. 93 348, 201. 65 1Includes $7,338.79 from Emergency Relief funds. FLOOD CONTROL--PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1385 22. ELKINS, OHIO RIVER BASIN, W. VA. Location. The city of Elkins is located on the Tygart River in north central Randolph County, W. Va., approximately 155 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pa. It is situated at the downstream end of a long, broad reach of the upper Tygart Valley, approximately 75 miles above the mouth of the river. (See U. S. Geological Survey chart for Elkins, W. Va.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for diverting flood discharges from the upstream arm of the loop of the natural river channel into an artificial cutoff channel, thereby bypassing the city of Elkins. The improvement consists of a fully impervious rolled- earth upstream diversion dike, approximately 1,250 feet long; a diver- sion or cutoff channel, approximately 1,600 feet long, 140 feet wide and 15 feet deep; a downstream protection dike, approximately 2,500 feet long; controlled inlet and outlet conduits through the dikes; a pondage basin within the protected area to store storm runoff during diversion periods; and an incidental pondage basin upstream from the diversion dike to aid low water flow. The structures of the project will be adequate to provide complete protection of Elkins against the maximum flood of reasonable expectancy. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The estimated Federal cost for new work (1953) is $1,773,700; the estimated non-Federal cost is $40,000. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $4,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Negotiations for flowage easements in the upper reach of the Tygart River above the diversion dam were completed. 1Maintenance: Stream gaging and channel maintenance operations were performed during the year. The total costs were $15,023.40, of which $13,710.68 was for new work, and $1,312.72 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $16,138.56. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the flood protec- tion works was commenced in May 1946 and completed in May 1949. The project, except that portion of channel maintained by the Federal Government, has been operated and maintained by the city of Elkins sihce March 31, 1949. All work in connection with relocations is com- plete. Land acquisition and related work is approximately 99 percent complete. The total acreage involved consists of 43.19 acres in fee simple and flowage easements over 407.37 acres. Work remaining to be done consists of concluding negotiations for flowage easements in the upper reach of the Tygart River above the diversion dam. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $1,775,415.22, of which $1,769,760.05 was for new work and $5,655.17 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $1,775,415.22. 1386 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prier to 1949 New work: Appropriated---......... --..... . .. -$17, 608.77 $6, 051. 28 $1, 773,700. 00 Cost-------------- $422, 538. 99 $17, 496. 73 11, 494. 59 $27,032. 02 13, 710. 68 1, 769, 760. 05 Expenditures-......... 434, 138. 19 90, 956. 54 11, 045. 57 27, 856. 73 14, 658. 18 1, 769, 760. 05 Maintenance: Appropriated-------------.........------............ 4, 000. 00 2, 000. 00 500. 00 1, 500. 00 8, 000. 00 Cost----------........ .......... 484. 55 2,900. 57 957. 33 1, 312. 72 5, 655. 17 Expenditures----..... ....-- ....-.-..... 3, 385. 12 789. 67 1, 480. 38 5, 655. 17 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_ .....-- ------------ $3, 939. 95 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1054 -- ___-------- 3, 939. 95 23. UNIONTOWN, PA. Location. The city of Uniontown is located on Redstone Creek in Fayette County, southwestern Pennsylvania, approximately 50 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Survey chart for Uniontown, Pa.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for channel improvements by widening and deepening with some realinement of Redstone Creek and Coal Lick Run. The stream banks and improve- ments thereon would be protected by slope paving and walls locally where necessary. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948. The estimated Federal cost for new work (1953) is $1,382,000; the estimated non-Federal cost is $223,000. Local cooperation. Specific requirements of local cooperation re- quired by the authorizing act are set forth in report of the Chief of Engineers published in House Document 301, 80th Congress, 1st ses- sion. Informal assurances of local cooperation have been received from the city council of the city of Uniontown. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: None. Conditions at end of fiscal year. No work has been performed on the project. 24. YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, PA. Location. The dam site is located on the Youghiogheny River about 74.2 miles above its junction with the Monongahela River at McKeesport, Pa. It is 1.2 miles upstream from Confluence, Pa., and about 57 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, Pa. The reservoir is located in Fayette and Somerset Counties, Pa., and' Garrett County, Md. (See U. S. Geological Survey charts for Confluence, Pa., Accident, Md., West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.) Existing project. This provides for the construction of a reservoir dam of the rolled earthfill type with separate uncontrolled side chan- nel spillway and tunnel outlet works. The dam is 1,610 feet long at the top, rises 184 feet above the stream bed, and provides for the gross storage of 254,000 acre-feet of water from a tributary drainage area of 434 square miles. Of this storage 5,200 acre-feet are in perma- nent storage and the remaining 248,800 acre-feet are available for FLOOD CONTROL--PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1387 flood-control, navigation aid, and pollution abatement purposes. The reservoir is operated as required for flood prevention purposes as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the protection of Pittsburgh and the upper Ohio Valley generally. The project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The cost of the completed project is $9,674,904.27. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and main- tenance is $63,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operation and mainte- nance: The reservoir was operated for flood control, as required, and necessary repairs made to the structure and to the operators' quarters and grounds throughout the year. No damaging floods occurred on the Youghiogheny or Ohio Rivers during the year. The outflow was increased on two occasions to main- tain open river conditions of the upper Ohio River to assist naviga- tion repair work. The first period was on February 3 and 4 for repairs at lock 7 and the second period was on March 21 and 22 for repairs at lock 10. During the remainder of the year routine operations were made in accordance with the low water schedule for maintaining satisfactory flows at Connellsville, Pa., except on the occasion of 22 minor rises when water was stored, with the excess above normal schedule storage being released as river conditions permitted. Inter- mittent moderate to heavy rainfall during May 4 through 7 produced a minor rise which resulted in the reservoir reaching the highest level during the year, elevation 1441.9 on the 8th or 2.9 feet above summer pool. This represents an impoundment of 8,400 acre-feet above sum- mer pool, or about 9 percent of the usable summer flood storage ca- pacity of the reservoir. On November 23 the reservoir had fallen to elevation 1360.3 equal- ing the low for last year, which is the lowest in 5 years of complete multiple purpose operation under the present schedule. It is note- worthy that during the 19-day period in January from the 8th through the 26th while satisfying the low water schedule at Connells- ville 74,100 acre-feet of water was stored equivalent to 3.2 inches of runoff, bringing the reservoir up from near minimum to winter pool. Low water releases from this reservoir provided a dilution factor of about 7 to 1 to the Youghiogheny River. Combined with Tygart Reservoir releases this more than doubled the flow in the lower 15.6 miles of the Monongahela River during the critical low flow period from August through mid-November. This reservoir achieved great benefits by low flow augmentation for the highly industrialized and densely populated area using the Youghiogheny River and lower Monongahela River for water supply by improvement of water qual- ity by dilution. Activities under reservoir management program comprising sanita- tion, conservation, land management, and operation and maintenance of public use facilities were continued. The total costs were $44,939.77, all for operation and maintenance. The total expenditures were $52,582.63. 1388 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. The dam is complete and the reser- voir is in operation for flood control, navigation, and pollution abate- ment purposes. For flood control, the reservoir is operated as a unit in the reservoir system designed for the protection of Pittsburgh and the reduction of flood heights in the upper Ohio Valley, generally. Construction of the dam was started in June 1940 and completed in May 1944. All work relative to relocations and acquisition of land is complete. The total acreage involved has been acquired, and consists of 4,033.19 acres in fee simple and flowage easements over 0.48 acre. A license has been issued the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania cov- ering fish conservation and management in the Pennsylvania portion of the reservoir. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year, all from regular funds, were $10,056,283.77, of which $9,674,904.27 was for new work and $381,379.50 for operation and maintenance. The total expenditures were $10,056,048.87. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated _2_0 200. 00 - 0.0--$299, -$5, 000.00 -$70. 98- .......... $9, 674, 904. 27 Cost- -__-__- ___ 318, 190. 50 $121, 870.74 5, 783. 67 2, 735.11-- .. ... 9, 674, 904. 27 Expenditures .....-... 321, 022. 84 121,379. 95 6, 229. 11 3, 118.81 .......... 9, 674, 904.27 Maintenance: Appropriated ...--------- 31, 000. 00 111, 000. 00 53, 100.00 49, 500. 00 $43, 000. 00 388, 000. 00 .................. Cost---------------- 36, 617. 84 56, 417. 81 45, 841. 49 103, 733. 72 44, 939. 77 381, 379. 50 Expenditures --------- 38, 353.12 56, 698.69 45, 667. 82 100, 454. 08 52, 582. 63 381, 144. 60 25. BERLIN RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, OHIO Location. The dam site is located on the Mahoning River about 73 miles above its confluence with the Shenango River. It is about 10 miles above the existing Milton Reservoir Dam and 35 miles up- stream from Warren, Ohio. The reservoir is located in Portage, Ma- honing, and Stark Counties, Ohio. (See U. S. Geological Survey charts for Warren, Ravenna, and Alliance, Ohio.) Existing project. This provides for the construction of a reservoir :dam~ with a partially controlled, concrete, gravity center spillway :flanked by rolled earthfill abutment sections joining the valley sides. The dam is 5,750 feet long at the top, rises 101.5 feet above the stream bed, and provides for the gross controlled storage of 91,200 acre-feet of water from a tributary drainage area of 249 square miles. Of this storage 1,800 acre-feet are in permanent storage and the remain- -ing 89,400 acre-feet are available for flood control and water supply purposes in the industrialized Mahoning Valley below. The project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The cost of the completed project is $6,288,676.24. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and mainte- nance is $60,000. FLOOD CONTROL-PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1389 Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year. New work : Acquisition of land and related work was completed by hired labor. Operation and maintenance: The reservoir was operated effectively for flood control and for low water regulation, as required, and neces- sary repairs made to the structure and to the operators' quarters and grounds throughout the year. Heavy rainfall on May 22 over the Mahoning River Basin caused nuisance flooding along the upper Mahoning River in the vicinity of Warren, Ohio. The crest at Warren was 4.95 feet on the 23d while the reduction by this reservoir was 1.4 feet. Light flooding was averted. The water stored during this flood caused the reservoir to rise to elevation 1030.1 on the 25th or 5.4 feet above summer pooL This level, the highest reached during the year, represents an im- poundment of 22,900 acre-feet above the summer pool or 70 percent of the usable summer flood storage capacity of the reservoir. This level was the highest attained since May 1948. The benefits by this reservoir along the upper Mahoning River were estimated at $125,800. Due to the national steel strike during June 2 through July 25, 1952, the normally scheduled flows for the Mahoning River were modified. The outflow was reduced to meet only the minimum requirements along the Mahoning River simultaneously conserving the low water storage for subsequent needs after termination of the steel strike. During December 2 and 3 the outflow was increased to compensate Milton Reservoir for its increased release of water during this time. The increase was made to dilute a strong acid concentration in the Mahoning River below Warren caused when an appreciable quantity of acid was accidently lost, emptying into the river. Routine opera- tions were made the remainder of the year in accordance with the low water schedule for maintaining satisfactory flows at Leavittsburg and Youngstown, except on the occasion of 12 minor rises when some water was stored, with the excess above normal scheduled storage being released in coordination with Milton Reservoir discharge as river conditions permitted. Activities under the reservoir management program comprising sanitation, conservation, land management and operation and main- tenance of public use facilities were continued. Construction of a public sanitary building was initiated during the year. The total costs were $64,825.35, of which $1,555.78 was for new work and $63,269.57 for operation and maintenance. The total expendi- tures were $69,536.54. Condition at end of fiscal year. The dam is complete and the reser- voir is in operation for flood control and low water regulation pur- poses in the industrialized Mahoning Valley below. Construction of the dam was started in January 1942 and completed in June 1943. All work relative to relocations and land acquisition is complete. The total acreage involved has been acquired and consists of 6,931 acres in fee simple and flowage easements over 1,059 acres. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year, all from regular funds were $6,641,013.11 of which $6,288,676.24 was for new work and $352,- 336.87 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $6,640,244.07. 1390 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-....-.- $204,300.00---.---.---. -$40, 000. 00 -$50, 000. 00 -$2, 323. 76 $6, 288, 676. 24 Cost..--------------- 130, 744. 63 $101,847. 12 22, 873. 67 105, 276. 58 1, 555. 78 6, 288, 676. 24 Expenditures--.......----.. 122, 578. 93 98, 702. 54 34, 243. 18 105, 957. 10 1, 555. 78 6, 288, 676. 24 Maintenance: Appropriated---------......... 32, 000. OC 43, 000. 00 39, 000. 00 63, 500. 0P 70, 500. 00 372, 700. 00 Cost---------------.................. 25, 913. 87 49, 535. 72 33, 251. 66 63, 366 21 63, 269. 57- 352, 336. 87 Expenditures--...-------26, 266. 20 49, 684. 70 32, 230. 61 61, 262. 98 67, 980. 76 351, 567. 83 26. MOSQUITO CREEK RESERVOIR, OHIO RIVER BASIN, OHIO Location. The dam site is located on Mosquito Creek, 9 miles above the junction of the creek with the Mahoning River at Niles, Ohio, and about 18 miles upstream from Youngstown, Ohio. The reservoir is located in central Trumbull County, northeastern Ohio. See U. S. Geological Survey charts for Bristolville and Kinsman, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.) Existing project. This provides for the construction of a reservoir dam of the rolled earthfill type with outlet facilities through the dam, and an uncontrolled natural wasteway to discharge overflow from the reservoir. The wasteway is located at the upper end of the reservoir area on the low-lying reach of the Mosquito Creek-Grand River Divide and overflow will be discharged into the Grand River, a tributary of Lake Erie. The dam is 5,650 feet long at the top, rises 47 feet above the stream bed, and provides for the gross con- trolled storage of 104,100 acre-feet of water from a tributary drain- age area of 97 square miles. Of this storage, 96,100 acre-feet are available for low water regulation and flood control purposes in Mahoning and Beaver Valleys below. A modicum of effect applies to the upper Ohio River Valley, below the mouth of the Beaver River. Of the remaining 8,000 acre-feet, 6,000 acre-feet are available for water supply storage and 2,000 acre-feet are in permanent stor- age. The reservoir is operated for flood prevention purposes as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system. The project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Ohio River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The cost of the completed project is $4,035,400. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and maintenance is $39,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operation and main- tenance: The reservoir was operated effectively for flood control and for low water regulation, as required, and necessary repairs made to the structure and to the operators' quarters and grounds throughout the year. No damaging floods occurred on the Mahoning, Beaver or Ohio Rivers during the year. A nominal flow of 5 second-feet was passed during June 3 through July 25, except for July 18 and 19, to maintain some flow in the channel below the dam while the low water storage FLOOD CONTROL--PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1391 was conserved because of the national steel strike. During the 18th and 19th the outflow was increased to replace partially the lost storage in the navigation pool at lock 13, Ohio River, resulting from damage to the lock on the 17th. The water conserved during the steel strike was supplied during September and October to augment the normal scheduled low water requirements for the Mahoning River at Youngstown, Ohio. During the remainder of the year routine opera- tions were made in accordance with the low water schedule for main- taining satisfactory flows at Youngstown. Except for two periods in May, a nominal flow of 5 second-feet was released from November 20, 1952, until June 5,1953, while the new inflow was stored from 16 minor rises in accordance with the low water schedule for subsequent release during the 1953 low water season. The outflow was increased during May 12 and 13 to satisfy the schedule at Youngstown. The outlet works were closed on the 25th to enable the city of Warren, Ohio, to make a necessary water supply connection to the outlet works. The period of 195 days from November until June during which the low water storage was being replenished is the longest such continuous period since the 1945 fiscal year. Heavy rainfall on May 30 and 31 caused a minor rise which resulted in the reservoir reaching elevation 901.37 on June 2 barely attaining summer pool. This level was the highest reached by the reservoir pool during the year when 82,100 acre-feet of water was in storage. Activities under the reservoir management program comprising sanitation, conservation, land management, and operation and main- tenance of public use facilities were continued. The total costs were $33,841.67, all for operation and maintenance. The total expenditures were $36,798.57. Condition at end of fiscal year. The dam and appurtenances are complete and are in operation for flood control and low water regula- tion purposes in the industrialized Mahoning and Beaver Valleys below. Construction of the dam was started in July 1943 and was ready for beneficial use in January 1944. All work relative to reloca- tions and acquisition of land is complete. The total acreage involved in the acquisition of land consists of 11,213.98 acres in fee simple and flowage easement over 275.21 acres. The State of Ohio has obtained a license from the Secretary of the Army for development and opera- tion of recreation facilities in the reservoir area. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $4,230,285.17, of which $4,035,400 was for new work and $194,885.17 for maintenance. The expenditures were $4,230,205.67. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 _ Total to June .. . .... ... . . . . 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 New work: Appropriated---------------------------- --------------- --------------- $4, 035,400. 00 Cost-------------- $15 562.72 $167,-441.20 $49, 620.20 $7, 547. 90-1-- -- _ 4,035,400.00 Expenditures ..------ 6,187.67 172, 214. 61 54, 169. 18 7, 913. 35 i.-"-.. . 4, 035, 400. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated.......--------. 17, 000. 00 36, 000. 00 28, 000. 00 24, 000. 00 $36, 500.00 205, 600. 00 Cost-- - -- 22, 812. 15 35, 933. 33 21, 587. 07 27, 083. 74 33, 841. 67 194 885. 17 Expenditures .---. .. 20, 694.01 36, 881.47 22, 523. 91 25, 956. 23 36, 798. 57 194, 805. 67 1392 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 27. WHEELING-BENWOOD, OHIO RIVER BASIN, W. VA. Location. The city of Wheeling is located along the left bank of the Ohio River in Ohio County, W. Va., approximately 58 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, Pa. It extends from mile 85.5 to mile 93 below the head of the river at Pittsburgh, Pa., and includes areas lying north and south of Wheeling Creek for a total distance of 9 miles. Benwood is located in Marshall County, W. Va., on the left bank of the Ohio River immediately downstream from Wheeling and extends from mile 93 to mile 95.7. (See U. S. Geological Survey Chart for Wheeling, W. Va., Ohio, and Pennsylvania.) Existing project. The project is located along the left bank of the Ohio River between river mile 90.4 and river mile 95 and lies partially in the city of Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va., and partially in the city of Benwood, Marshall County, W. Va. Included are flood- protection works consisting of dikes and flood walls with traffic openings, drainage facilities, and pump stations, as required. The flood protection works along the Ohio River will consist of a con- tinuous dike-wall system with traffic openings across the railroads at the upper and lower ends. The lower end of Wheeling Creek will be confined in pressure conduits from which flood walls will extend up both banks of Wheeling Creek, with traffic openings at railroads and streets, as required. The project is designed to provide pro- tection against a design flood which is approximately equivalent to the natural profile of the record March 1936 flood. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The estimated Federal cost for new work (1953) is $20,325,000; the estimated non-Federal cost is $4,661,300. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. The Wheeling Planning Commission is the designated agency for obtaining local cooperation. The city of Wheeling, W. Va., executed formal assur- ances under date of March 25, 1952, and the city of Benwood, W. Va., under date of April 28, 1952. West Virginia has enabling legisla- tion which will permit both Wheeling and Benwood to place them- selves in position to fulfill the assurances in connection with which further action is being taken by local interests to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of local cooperation. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Advance engineering and design continued throughout the year in connection with the proposed improvement along Wheeling Creek and Ohio River, upstream from Wheeling Creek. The total costs were $54,231.21, all for new work. The total ex- penditures were $56,090.69. Condition at end of fiscal year. A definite plan of improvement has been developed, and advance engineering and design in connec- tion therewith is in progress. Construction of the project has not been initiated. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year, all for new work, were $264,585.59. The total expenditures were $264,518.24. FLOOD CONTROL---PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1393 Cost ,and inancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated.-. $25, 000. 00 $75, 000. 00 $100,000. 00 -_-. .... $42, 700. 00 $276, 700.00 Cost--------_ _ -_ 29, 486. 28 74,366.91 50,287. 14 $26,992. 11 54, 231. 21 264, 585. 59 Expenditures-.. .-- - 32, 564. 19 74,168. 09 48,904 69 27, 351.89 56, 090. 69 264, 518. 24 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953________-- ____--------- $8, 134. 02 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954----- 8, 134. 02 ----- Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project-------------------------- 20, 048, 300. 00 28. OHIO RIVER BASIN, PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT Location. The works covered by this project are a series of levees, flood walls, channel improvements, and reservoirs in the Ohio River Basin within the confines of the Pittsburgh, Pa., district. Existing project. The Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937 authorized the construction of levees, flood walls, and drainage struc- tures for the protection of cities and towns in the Ohio River Basin, the projects to be selected by the Chief of Engineers with the approval of the Secretary of War, in accordance with House Flood Control Committee Document No. 1, 75th Congress, first session, at a cost not to exceed $24,877,000 for construction, which amount was authorized to be appropriated for this purpose. The Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, approved the general com- prehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Ohio River Basin as set forth in House Flood Control Committee Document No. 1, 75th Congress, first session, with such modification thereof as, in the discretion of the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers, may be advisable, and for initiation and partial accomplishment of the plan, authorized $75,000,000 for reservoirs and $50,300,000 for local flood protection works, the individual projects to be selected and approved by the Chief of Engineers subject to the provision that the authoriza- tion shall. include the diversion of Cache River above Cairo, Ill., and the protection of the area north of the Cairo drainage district by levees, at an estimated cost of $2,000,000. The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, authorized the sum of $45,000,000 for the further prosecution of the comprehensive plan approved in the act of June 28, 1938 for the Ohio River Basin, modified to include the Allegheny Reservoir project in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers in House Document No. 300, 76th Congress, first session. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized the sum of $70,000,000 for the prosecution of the comprehensive plan ap- proved in the act of June 28, 1938, as modified by the act approved August 18, 1941, for the Ohio River, including additional projects in tributary basins. The Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the sum of $125,000,000 for the further prosecution of the comprehensive plan 278038--53-voL. 2-26 1394 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 for the Ohio River Basin approved in the act of June 28, 1938, as amended and supplemented by subsequent acts of Congress, including additional projects in tributary basins. The Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorized the sum of $100,000,000 for the prosecution of the comprehensive plan for the Ohio River Basin approved in the act of June 28, 1938, as amended and supplemented by subsequent acts of Congress, including additional projects in the tributary basin. The following is a list of the individual projects considered in the comprehensive plan within the confines of the Pittsburgh District: Local protection projects Estimated costs Location I Type of protection Federal Non-Federal Total Adena, Ohio (Short Creek).... Channel ....--- $188, 500 $46, 500 $235, 000 Allegany, N. Y. (Allegheny Levee---------- 741, 600 46, 700 788, 300 River). Bellaire, Ohio_.... .. Wall and levee -.....-...... 7, 228, 000 1,760, 000 S8,988, 000 Brackenridge, Tarentum and Wall----.- - - - - - - - - 11,117, 000 2, 905, 000 14, 022, 000 Natrona, Pa. (Allegheny River). Brilliant, Ohio-................. .do .........--.............. 3,054,000 261, 000 3, 315, 000 Brockway, Pa. (Allegheny Wall and levee............. 450,000 157, 400 607,400 River Basin). Coraopolis, Pa.__ ------ Wall -----------------------.2, 907, 000 440,000 3, 347, 000 Dillonvale, Ohio (Short Creek). Channel- -- __-. .. .. .. .. .. 265, 000 40,400 305,400 Elkins, W. Va.2 (Monongahela Channel diversion......... 1, 773, 700 40,000 1,813, 700 River Basin). Empire, Ohio ............... W all----- ------------------- 2, 854, 000 221,000 3, 075, 000 Follansbee, W. Va ...--------. -- -- do........ 2, 515, 000 219, 000 2, 734,000 Freeport, Pa. (Allegheny ---..do........ 1,393,000 20, 000 1,413,000 River). Industry, Pa------------------- Wall and levee--- ......... 1, 467, 000 128,000 1, 595, 000 Johnsonburg, Pa. 2 (Allegheny W all----- ------------------- 598, 000 66, 700 664, 700 River Basin). Johnstown, Pa. 2 (Allegheny Channel..--------- _ 8 8, 865, 388 *8, 865, 388 River Basin). 3 2, 000 Kittanning, Pa., Part I (Alle- W all---- -------------------- 8 130, 317 132, 317 gheny River).3 332, 000 Kittanning, Pa., part II (Alle- ---.....do.-------------------- 5, 601, 000 5, 933, 000 gheny River). Lake Chautauqua and Chada- Channel ................... 2, 347, 000 1,066, 000 3,413,000 koin River, N. Y. (Alle- gheny River Basin). Latrobe, Pa. (Allegheny River ---..... do....................... 8 207, 659 44, 400 252, 059 Basin).8 Leetsdale, Pa.._................ Levee ....---- ............. 1,200,000 133,000 1,333, 000 Martins Ferry, Ohio 4...._________ Wall and levee............. 8,147,000 789, 000 8, 936, 000 McKees Rocks, Pa..__......... W all---- ------------------- 5,165, 000 186, 000 5,351,000 Mingo Junction, Ohio- ...... . . do -............... ... 1,808, 000 293, 000 2, 101, 000 Moundsville, W. Va...-........ Wall and levee............. 2, 897, 000 571,000 3, 468, 000 Neville Island, Pa...-........... .....do--------------------- 3, 025, 000 1, 723, 000 4, 748, 000 New Cumberland, W. Va...... .....do...... . . . . . . . 2, 603, 000 397, 000 3,000,000 New Kensington and Parnas- W all....................... 7, 452, 000 140, 000 7, 592,000 sus, Pa. (Allegheny River). Olean, 2N. Y. (Allegheny Levee..----............... 3, 221, 700 597, 000 3, 818, 700 River). Pittsburgh, Pa. (Golden Tri- Wall-.....--------........... 8,864,000 405,000 9, 269, 000 angle). Pittsburgh, Pa. (North Side)_. .....do--................... 21,152, 000 1,654, 000 22, 806, 000 Pittsburgh, Pa. (The Strip) ... .....d o ..................... 10, 051, 000 2, 409, 000 12, 460, 000 Portville, N. Y. (Allegheny Levee------.........------- 2,104, 800 353, 000 2, 457, 800 River).2 Punxsutawney, Pa. (Allegheny Channel and levee-.......... 3, 592, 200 199,000 3, 791,200 River Basin).' Ridgway, Pa. (Allegheny Channel..--................ 453,000 11, 700 464, 700 River Basin). Rochester,, Pa _.... _ Wall............. 3,161,000 587, 000 3, 748, 000 St. Marys, Pa. (Allegheny Channel ............ 431,000 12, 800 443, 800 River Basin). Smiths Ferry, Pa..._......... Wall--..... .... .... .... ._ 1,995, 000 216,000 2, 211, 000 Strattonville, Ohio... ......... ----- do-.....--............ 2, 619, 000 317, 000 2, 936, 000 See footnotes at end of tat FLOOD CONTROL--PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1395 Local protection projects-Continued Estimated costs Location I Type of protection Federal Non-Federal Total Warwood, W. Va --....-------. Wall-....................... $1, 638,000 $355, 000 $1,993, 000 Wellsburg, W. Va- --.------ .. Wall and levee....-------------- 3, 088, 000 1,094, 000 4, 182, 000 Wellsville, Ohio, sec. I ---.......... do .......... 384, 634 ....---------------------- 113, 000 497, 634 Wellsville, Ohio, sec. II --........ do---------------------- 156,182 . 156, 182 West Bridgewater, Pa_......... Wall_____-- .- - - 2, 208, 000 488, 000 2, 696, 000 Wheeling-Benwood, W. Va. ... Wall and levee-------------... - 20, 325, 000 4, 661,300 24, 986, 300 Wheeling, W. Va. (North Wall---....-------------------- 10, 971, 000 2, 550, 000 13, 521, 000 Wheeling). Wheeling, W. Va. (Wheeling Wall and levee-------------............ 12, 557, 000 2, 326, 000 14, 883, 000 Island). Wilcox, Pa. (Allegheny River Levee----------------------....................... 219, 000 18, 800 237, 800 Basin). 1 All projects are located on the Ohio River unless otherwise noted. s Reported in detail in an individual report. = Completed. ' Reported in detail in Annual Report for 1941. a Actual cost. Reservoirs Tributary basin and reservoir Stream Total esti- mated cost Allegheny: Allegheny River, Pa-....-.................... Allegheny River---.....- ------- - $87, 260,000 Conemaugh River, Pa.........--------.........--------.... Conemaugh River----......--------------46, 248, 700 Crooked Creek, Pa.l_ _ _---- ------ - Crooked Creek--.....__---- ---- - 8 4, 204, 888 East branch Clarion River, Pa. .------------Clarion River----.......----...--------------9, 002, 500 French Creek, Pa-----.......... .----------- French Creek.--_--------------- 17, 415, 000 Loyalhanna, Pa.I---------------------- Loyalhanna Creek---.........-- 3 5, 452, 862 Mahoning Creek, Pa. ---- ..-------...-------...... Mahoning Creek-. . -....----------- 8 6, 421,345 Redbank, Pa-----------................ --.. - - Redbank Creek............ --....--..... 37, 497, 000 Tionesta, Pa.l'.,..--------------------------, Tionesta Creek----------..................--....--------- 3 5, 213, 401 Beaver: Berlin, Ohio 1 --------- Mahoning River-.-------------------3 6, 288, 676 Eagle Creek, Ohio-_ --... __.. ___._ ..... ____--- Eagle Creek_____ --------- 11, 979, 000 Mosquito Creek, Ohio 1_-,-. _._._._._-_. Mosquito Creek_-.---------.-_---- 84, 035, 400 Shenango, Pa., and Ohio-.....--------.-..-... Shenango River..---....----------------......... 22,130, 000 Monongahela: Turtle Creek, Pa..........---------------------- Turtle Creek_._ .--.-- --. ------- 8, 000, 000 West Fork River, W. Va-.. --.......-.......... West Fork River---...................... 17, 761, 000 Youghiogheny River, Pa.'..._---------------- Youghiogheny River-...........-------------....... 9, 674, 904 1 Reported in detail in an individual report. 2 Exclusive of $2,651,000 to be borne by local interests. $ Completed, actuaicost. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. The local pro- tection project for Wilcox, Pa., has been deferred due to the inability of local interests to furnish assurances of local cooperation prescribed by law. In accordance with section 3 of the act of Congress approved December 22, 1944 (Public Law 534, 78th Cong.), local interests were formally notified of the required conditions of local cooperation and of the 5-year period within which assurances must be furnished. Ac- cordingly, the commissioners of Elk County and supervisors of Jones Township were notified March 6, 1950, in regard to the project for Wilcox, Pa. Acknowledgment was made by the commissioners of Elk County, March 10, 1950. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations performed during the year consisted of surveys, investigations, studies, and prepa- ration of project plans for the development of the general compre- hensive plan for flood control in the Ohio River Basin. 1396 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY;, 1953 The costs and expenditures during the year were $17,567.73. Condition at end of fiscal year. The preparation of project plans and construction plans and specifications was well advanced. The status of projects selected for construction under this authorization is given in individual reports. The total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $946,326.83, of which $929,600.88 was from regular funds and $16,725.95 from emergency relief funds. Cost and financial summary CONSOLIDATED Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years.. 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated _-_- .. $222, 000. 00 $92, 449.16 -$123,635,88-$132,214.87 $18,514. 81 1$948, 059. 10 Cost 130, 497. 24 50, 146. 63 71, 221. 60 25,169.09 17, 567. 73 1 946,326. 83 Expenditures --------- 127, 900. 76 52, 070. 88 70, 293. 70 28, 735. 93 17, 567. 73 1946, 326. 83 1 Includes $16,725.95 Emergency Relief funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_____________________-__- _ $1, 732. 27 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_____________ 15, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------------ 16, 732. 27 29. 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 funds, 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 and the clearing and straightening of channels in navigable streams and tribu- taries thereof when such work is advisable in the interest of flood con- trol, provided, that not more than $50,000 shall be allotted for this pur- pose for any single tributary from the appropriations for any one fiscal year. Work under this authority has been completed at the following locations : Reported in Location Annual Report for-- Pine Creek at Etna, Pa ........----------..........-------------------------- -------- ----------- 1939 Dunlap Creek and Salt Lick Run at Fairbank, Pa ....---------------------------------- 1949 French Creek at Cochranton, Pa_________--- ------------------------------------------- 1948 East branch of Tunungwant Creek at Lewis Run Boro, Pa_....._ • : 1949 Tunungwant. Creek and west branch of Tunungwant Creek at Bradford, Pa---------..... 1948 East Branch of Tunungwant Creek, unit 1, South Bradford, Pa ...... . - 1949 Work has been approved for performance under this authority on Bingamon Creek at and in the vicinity of Wyatt, Harrison County, W. Va., and on Polk Creek at Weston, W. Va. : i FL(OOD CONTROL -- PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT: 1397 During the fiscal year construction was in progress on the project on Bingamon Creek at and in the vicinity of Wyatt, Harrison County, W. Va. In connection with the project on Polk Creek at Weston, W. Va., construction plans and specifications were completed. As- surances of local cooperation were obtained late in the fiscal year, bids solicited and a contract awarded. The total costs incurred during the fiscal year were $22,634.27, all 'for new work. Tthe total expenditures were $22,969.64. The total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year .amounted to $174,126.09. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: $3,095. 28- ... Appropriated .... _---------.-------....----- -- .... $31,000.00 $44,000. 00 $224,204.72 Cost______________ $68,200.98- ............ .2, 287.10 22,634.27 174,126.09 Expenditures - 68,365. 89 _ 1,951.73 22,969.64 174,126.09 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953__--_____---_________ ___ $26, 073.27 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 -_______ _ 26, 073. 27 30. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL WORK The cost of this work for the fiscal-year amounted to $39,686.83, of 'which $38,465.22 was for examinations and surveys and $1,221.61 was for miscellaneous studies. The expenditures were $40,195.24. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June •_._.. ._ 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 Maintenance: Appropriated- ... $70, 000. 00 $130, 000. 00 $80, 000. 00 --$2, 700. 00 $42, 100. 00 $1, 497, 200.00 Cost--------------- 84, 293. 38 119, 855. 58 68, 554. 72 19, 720. 80 39, 686.83 1, 494, 149. 72 Expenditures--------- 82, 057. 62 123, 140. 55 67, 274. 77 22, 883. 39 40, 195. 24 1, 494, 133.02 31. INSPECTION OF LOCAL PROTECTION PROJECTS The Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and subsequent acts require local interests to furnish assurances that they will maintain and operate certain local protection projects after completion in ac- cordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. District engineers are responsible for the administration of these regu- lations within the boundaries of their respective districts. The (1953) estimated cost of this work is $1,500. Maintenance inspections were made during the fiscal year of com- pleted units of projects transferred to local interests for maintenance and operation. Local interests were advised, as necessary, of measures required to maintain these projects in accordance with standards pre- scribed by the regulations. 1398 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The costs for maintenance during the fiscal year were $1,457.65. The expenditures were $1,557.98. The total costs and expenditures for maintenance to the end of the fiscal year were $2,023.35. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 Maintenance: -- ---------.........-------------- Appropriated...-----........ ............ $900 .........----------- $1,200.00 $2,100.00 ------------------...................... Cost............... $565. 70 1, 457. 65 2, 023. 35 ............ 465. 37 Expenditures ........--.....----------------------------------- 1, 557.98 2,023.35 32. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report complete for- New work Maintenance 1. Emergency flood control work under authority 1952 -...... $4, 630.41 ....---- (1) of Public Law No. 120, 80th Cong., 1st sess. 2. Kittanning (pt I) Ohio River Basin, Pa.---.. 1949 $130, 317. 04 __ (1) 3. Wellsville, Ohio River Basin, Ohio .........------------ 1944 540, 816. 22 (1) 4. Latrobe, Ohio River Basin, Pa.........---------------.. 1951 207, 658. 99 (-------------- ) 1Completed. 33. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Document Recomin Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers Flood Control Act May 31, (survey). 1924. Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers Sec. 1, River and Harbor and tributaries, for navigation, Act, Jan. 21, 1927; Flood flood control, power, and irriga- Control Act, May 15, tion (308 report). 1928. Allegheny and Monongahela Riv- Flood Control Committee ers, Pa., flood protection at resolution, Feb. 10, 1937. Pittsburgh, Pa. Allegheny River, Pa., tributaries, Flood Control Act, June sources, and headwaters. 22, 1936. Allegheny River, Pa., tributaries, Flood Control Act, June sources, and headwaters, includ- 20, 1936. ing the following streams: Black- lick Creek, Clarion River, Cone- maugh River, Kiskiminitas Riv- er, Loyalhanna Creek, Mahoning Creek, Pine Creek. Redbank Creek, and Stony Creek. Allegheny River (upper) for flood Flood Control Committee-............ protection at or in the vicinity of resolution, July 5, 1946. Portville, N. Y. Allegheny River (upper) for flood -....---- do ........................... .................. control protection work at or in the vicinity of Coudersport and Eldred, Pa. Allegheny River (upper) for flood- Commerce Committee res- control work in and around olution, June 26, 1946. Eldred and Bradford, Pa.' Allegheny River for flood control House Public Works Com- at and in the vicinity of Sala- mittee resolution, July 6, manca, N. Y. 1949. See footnote at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL--PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1399 Status of all investigations for food control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Allegheny River (upper), for flood Senate Public Works Com- control at and in the vicinity of mittee resolution, May 9, Salamanca, N. Y. 1949. Allegheny River and Oil Creek, House Public Works Com- Pa., at and in the vicinity of Oil mittee resolution, July 6, City, Pa., for flood control. 1949. Beaver River, Ohio and Pa., Con- House Public Works Com- noquenessing Creek, for flood mittee resolution June 19, control at and in the vicinity of 1952. Butler, Pa. Beaver River, Ohio and Pa., for Sec. 1, River and Harbor navigation, flood control, power, Act, Jan. 21, 1927; Flood and irrigation (308 report). Control Act, May 15, 1928. Blacklick Creek, Pa., Allegheny Flood Control Act, June River, Pa., tributaries, sources, 20, 1936. and headwaters. Bradford and Eldred, Pa., Alle- Commerce Committee res- gheny River (upper), for flood- olution, June 26, 1946. control work in and around.' Brookville, Pa., North Fork, Red- House Public Works Com- bank, and Sandy Lick Creeks, mittee resolution, Apr. for flood control at and in the 18, 1951. vicinity of. Buffalo Creek, Marion County, W. Flood Control Act, May 17, Va. 1950. Buffalo Creek and tributaries at Senate Public Works Com- and in the vicinity of Manning- mittee resolution, July ton, W. Va., for flood control. 29, 1949. Buffalo Creek and tributaries, Pa., Flood Control Act, July 24, Aug. 22,1952 1........ Unfavor- and W. Va. 1946. able. Butler, Pa., at and in the vicinity House Public Works Com- of, Connoquenessing Creek, trib- mittee resolution, June utary of Beaver River, Ohio, and 19, 1952. Pa., for flood control. Canton Township, Pa., and Wash- House Public Works Com- ington, Pa., Chartiers Creek, Pa., mittee resolution, July for flood control. 15, 1947. Chartiers Creek through the city .....do ....---------------- of Washington, Pa., and the township of Canton, Pa., for flood control. Cheat River and tributaries, W. Va. Flood Control Act, May 5, 1936. Clarion River, Pa .................. Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Clarion River, Pa., Allegheny Flood Control Act, June River, Pa., tributaries, sources, 20, 1936. and headwaters. Clarion River (upper) and tribu- Flood Control Act, June taries, Pa., for flood protection, 22, 1936. interim report. Conemaugh and Kiskiminitas Riv. Flood Control Act, Aug. 28, ers and tributaries, Pa. 1937. Conemaugh River, Pa., Allegheny Flood Control Act, June River, Pa., tributaries, sources, 20, 1936. and headwaters. Conewango Creek, N. Y .......... Commerce Committee res- olution, June 17, 1942. Connoquenessing Creek, tributary House Public Works Com- of Beaver River, Ohio and Pa., mittee resolution, June at and in the vicinity of Butler, 19, 1952. Pa., for flood control. Coudersport, Pa., andEldred, Pa., Flood Control Committee at or in the vicinity of Allegheny resolution, July 5, 1946. River (upper) for flood control protection work. Eldred and Bradford, Pa., Alle- Commerce Committee res- gheny River (upper), for flood olution, June 26, 1946. control work in and around.' Eldred, Pa., and Coudersport, Pa., Flood Control Committee at or in the vicinity of Allegheny resolution, July 5, 1946. River (upper) for flood control protection work. French Creek Basin, Pa., with a Senate Public Works Com- view to flood control plans with mittee resolution, May respect to. 12, 1950. See footnote at end of table. 1400 REPORT OF CHIEF 'OF: ENGINEERS, U S. ARMY, 1953 Status of al investigations for flood' control called for by Flood ontrol Acts and committee resolution 'Continued Date trans-Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Girtys Run, Allegheny County, Pa_ Flood Control Act, Aug. ---------------- 28, 1937. Grand and Mahoning RiverBasins, Commerce Committee res- ------------ Ohio (multiple purpose). olution, Junme 17, 1942. Grand and Ohio. (Vlahoning River Basins, House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, July 6, ------------ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1949. Kiskiminitas River, Pa_______ . __ Flood Control Act, Aug. --------------- ------------ 28, 1937. Kiskiminitas and Conemaugh Riv- ... do ------------ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ers and tributaries, Pa. Kiskiminitas River, Pa., Allegheny Flood Control Act, June --------------- ------------ River, Pa., tributaries, sources, 20, 1936. and headwaters. Loyalhanna Creek, Pa., Allegheny --------------- ------------ River, Pa., tributaries, sources, and headwaters. ----..do.--... . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . Mahoning Creek, Pa., Allegheny do --------------- ------------ River, Pa., tributaries, sources, and headwaters. Mahoning and Grand River Basins, House Public Works Com- - - - - ------------ - - - - - - - - - - - Ohio. mittee resolution, July 6, 1949. Mahoning and Grand River Basins, Commerce Committee res- - - - - - - - - ------------ --- - - - - - Ohio (multiple purpose). olution, June 17, 1942. Mahoning River, Ohio, between ----- do_-.............. - - - - - - - - - - ------------ - - - - - Lowellvile-and Niles, Ohio, construction of dams. IMaonington, W. Va.. at and in the Senate Public Works Com- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vicinity of, Buffalo Creek and mittee resolution, July tributaries, for flood control. 29, 1949. Monongahela and Allegheny Riv- Flood Control Committee --------------- ------------ ers, Pa., flood protection at resolution, Feb. 10, 1937. Pittsburgh, Pa. Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers Flood Control Act, May ----------- --- ------------ (survey). 31, 1924. Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers Sec. 1, River and Harbor --------------- ------------ and tributaries for navigation, Act, Jan. 21, 1927: Flood flood control, power, and irriga- Control' Act, May 15, tion (308 report). 1928. North Fork, Redbank, and Sandy House Public Works Com- Lick Creeks at and in the vicinity mittee resolution, Apr. of Brookville, Pa., for flood 18, 1951. control. Ohio River, for flood control along House Public Works Com- Chartiers Creek through the city mittee resolution, July of Washington and the township 15, 1947. of Canton, Pa. Ohio River, with a fiew to flood- Senate Public Works Com- control plans With respect to mittee resolution, May French Creek Basin, Pa. 12, 1950. Oil Creek and Allegheny River, House Public Works Com- --------------- Pa., at and in the vicinity of Oil mittee resolution, July 6, City, Pa., for flood control. 1949. Pine Creek, Pa., Allegheny RivTer, Flood Control Act, June Pa., tributaries, sources, and 20, 1936. headwaters. Pittsburgh, Pa., Allegheny aind Flood Control Committee --------------- Monongahela Rivers, Pa., flood resolution, Feb. 10, 1937. protection at. Portville, N. Y., Allegheny River Flood Control Committee (upper), for flood protection at resolution, July 5, 1946. -------------- or in the vicinity of. Redbank Creek, Pa., Allegheny Flood Control Act, June River, Pa., tributaries, sources, 20, 1936. and headwaters. ---------------- Redbank, Sandy Lick, and North House Public Works Com-. Fork Creeks, at and in the vicin- mittee resolution, Apr. ity of Brookville, Pa., for flood 18, 1951. control. Salamanca, N. Y., Allegheny House Public Works Com- River, for flood control at and in the vicinity of. mittee resolution, July 6, 1949. - -- ----- ----- -- ------- - -- --- -- ---- Salamanca, N. Y., Allegheny Senate Public Works Com- River (upper), for flood control nittee resolution, May 9, at and in the vicinity of. 1949. See footnote at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL--PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1401 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Sandy Lick, Redbank, and North House Public Works Com- Fork Creeks, at and in the vicin- mittee resolution, Apr. ity of Brookville, Pa., for flood 18, 1951. control. Stony Creek, Pa., Allegheny Flood Control Act, June -- River, Pa., tributaries, sources, 20, 1936. and headwaters. Turtle Creek Basin, Pa----------...... Senate Public Works Com- . mittee resolution, Sept. 20, 1950. Turtle Creek Basin, Pa---------- ........... House Public Works Com- _ -.......... mittee resolution, Dec. Washington, Pa., and the township of Canton, Pa., Chartiers Creek, 14, 1950. House Public Works Comrn- mittee resolution, July -------------... Pa., for flood control. 15, 1947. West Fork River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. --------------............. West Virginia, construction of 18, 1941. multiple purpose reservoirs. Youghiogheny River, Pa .....--------- Flood Control Act, June ........................... 22, 1936. Youghiogheny River Basin, Pa., Flood Control Act, Dec. and Md. 22, 1944. Youghiogheny River watershed Flood Control Act, Aug. above Dawson, Pa. 28, 1937. 1 Favorable report submitted to Congress Feb. 24, 1949, on Bradford, Pa., and printed in S. Doc. 20, 81st Cong., 1st sess. Report on Eldred, Pa., will be submitted at a later date. 34. SMALL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 205 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948, AS AMENDED Section 205 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, as amended by section 212 of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorizes the allotment of funds from flood control appropria- tions, not to exceed $3,000,000 for any I fiscal year, for the construction of small flood control projects not specifically authorized by Congress, and not within the areas intended to be protected by projects so author- ized, 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 appropria- tions for any 1 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 author- ized after submission of preliminary examination and survey reports. Under authority of this act, the following projects were selected for construction: GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA. Location. The community of Granville is located on Pike and Gorby Runs in the eastern part of Washington County, southwestern Pennsylvania. It is situated in a natural flood plain above the range of 1402 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 backwater from the Monongahela River approximately 1 mile due west of California, Pa., and 41 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Survey chart for Brownsville, Pa.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for increas- ing the channel capacity of Pike and Gorby Runs by deepening and widening the existing channels, as follows: Pike Run for a distance of approximately 3,382 feet; and Gorby Run for a distance of approxi- mately 600 feet. A supplement to this plan provides for the construc- tion of a training or deflection dike on the right bank of Gorby Run at the head of Harrison Street, the stream side of the dike to be faced with dumped rock. The project is designed to accommodate dis- charges equivalent to 50 percent of the maximum flood of record. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Formal assur- ances dated August 4, 1950, were furnished by the County of Washing- ton, Pa., and were accepted August 15, 1950. Operationsand results during fiscal year. New work: Construction of the project, consisting of channel improvement was completed by contract October 14, 1952. The costs for the fiscal year were $54,811.90, all for new work. The expenditures were $63,734.41. The cost of the completed project is $75,908.34. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project com- menced June 10, 1952, and was accepted as complete October 14, 1952. The project was transferred to local interests for assumption of opera- tion and maintenance on November 7, 1952. SLOVAN, RACCOON CREEK, PA. Location. The unincorporated community of Slovan is located about 20 miles west of Pittsburgh in Washington County, Pa., on Burgetts Fork, about 21/2 miles upstream from the junction with Raccoon Creek which flows into the Ohio River about 6 miles below Monaca, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Survey sheet for Burgettstown, Pa.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for widening, deepening, and straightening the channel of Burgetts Fork through Slovan and vicinity for a distance of about 1.8 miles, filling the by- passed reaches of the old channel, disposing of all excess excavated material in certain reaches along the new channel, and protecting the banks of the new channel in certain locations. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Formal assur- ances dated May 21, 1952, were furnished by the County at Washing- ton, Pa., and were accepted May 26, 1952. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Construction of the project, consisting of channel improvement, was started by contract July 6, 1952, and completed November 26, 1952. The costs for the fiscal year were $48,765.99, all for new work. The expenditures were $49,092.84. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project by contract was commenced July 6, 1952, and completed November 26, 1952. The project was transferred to local interests for assumption of operation and maintenance on December 12, 1952. FLOOD CONTROL--PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1403 The costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $57,521.79. BURGETTSTOWN, RACCOON CREEK, PA. Location. The incorporated borough of Burgettstown, Pa., is lo- cated about 20 miles west of Pittsburgh in Washington County, Pa., on Burgetts Fork about 1 mile upstream from the junction with Rac- coon Creek which flows into the Ohio River about 6 miles below Monaca, Pa. (See U. S. Geological Survey chart for Burgettstown, Pa.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for widening, deepening, and straightening the channel of Burgetts Fork through Burgettstown, Pa., and vicinity for a distance of about 2 miles, filling the bypassed reaches of the old channel, disposing of all excess exca- vated material in certain reaches along the new channel, and protecting the banks of the new channel in certain locations. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Formal assur- ances dated May 21, 1952, were furnished by the County of Washing- ton, Pa., and were accepted May 26, 1952. Operations and results during fiscal year. Construction of the project was started by contract July 6, 1952, and completed November 26, 1952. The costs for the fiscal year were $72,301.63, all for new work. The total expenditures were $72,715.90. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project by contract was commenced July 6, 1952, and completed November 26, 1952. The project was transferred to local interests for assumption of operation and maintenance on December 12, 1952. The costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $82,872.88. In addition to those projects selected for construction, investigations are under way to determine the economic advisability and plan of improvement at the following locations: Buffalo Creek at Rachel, W. Va. Wallace, W. Va. Amsterdam, Ohio. The costs and expenditures for the fiscal year and to the end of the fiscal year for these projects were $2,757.12. Cost and financial summary GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA. Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated---.....-----------............ $109, 500. 00 -$97, 000. 00 $67,000.00 -$3, 591.66 $75, 908. 34 Cost _ ........ .. 11, 474. 18 .........-----------------------.... 622. 26 9,. 54, 811.90 75, 908. 34 Expenditures ....... -........... - ....-....... 11, 474. 18 699.75 63, 74.41 75, 908.34 1404 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 SLOVAN, RACCOON CREEK, PA. Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated .............----------------------- 000.00 -$1,900.00 $-------------$60, $58, 100.00 Cost--------- ------------------------------------ 8, 755.80 48, 765. 99 57, 521.79 ......---- ------------------------- Expenditures--------- 8, 428. 95 49, 092. 84 57, 521. 793 Other new work data: Unobligated balan- e, June 30, 1953----------------------------- $578.21 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954---------------- 578.21 BURGETTSTOWN, RACCOON CREEK, PA. Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June _ 30,1953, includ- __ ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 New work: Appropriated ........----------------------------------- $96, 000. 00 --$12,500. 00 $83, 500. 00 Cost......---------....------------.......------------------------ 10, 571. 25 72, 301. 63 82, 872. 88 Expenditures--.....------------ ------------ ------------ 10,156. 98 72, 715. 90 82, 872. 88 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------------ $627. 12 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 19546----------------- 627. 12 BUFFALO CREEK, RACHEL, W. VA. Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ng fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: ------------------------------------ $2,000.00 Appropriated-----------........ $2,000.00 Cost 842. 50 1------------------, 1,842.50 Expenditures------------------ ........ .......---. 1, 842. 50 .------------------------- 1, 842. 50: WALLACE, W. VA. ? Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953,includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ..... .. ----------------------- ------------ ------------ $5, 000.00 $5, 000. 00 Cost--------------------------------------------------------283.95 283.95 Expenditures------......... ----------- ------------ ------------------ 283. 95 283.95 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953--_------------------------- $4, 716.05 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-- 4, 716. 05 FLOOD CONTROL-PITTSBURGH, PA., DISTRICT 1405 Cost and financial summary AMSTERDAM, OHIO Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ. ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ............----------.............------------------------.....------------ $6, 500. 00 $6, 500. 00 Cost ------------- ------------------------------------------- 630. 67 630.67 Expenditures ---------... ---- ------------------------------------ 630. 67 630. 67 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953__- __---- $5, 869.33 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ..- ,-.---.. 5, 869.33 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE DULUTH, MINN., DISTRICT This district comprises northeastern Minnesota, northwestern Wis- consin, and the northern portion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, embracing the United States waters of Lake Superior west of the head of St. Marys River and its tributary drainage basin. It includes Isle Royale in Lake Superior. Acting District engineer: Col. George Kumpe, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Great Lakes Division, Chicago, Ill., com- prising the Duluth, Minn., Milwaukee, Wis., Chicago, Ill., Detroit, Mich., and Buffalo, N. Y., districts: Col. W. P. Trower, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation-Continued Page Page 1. Grand Marais Harbor, Minn- 1407 13. Grand Marais Harbor of 2. Two Harbors (Agate Bay), Refuge, Mich ----------- 1425 Minn ------------------ 1409 14. Examinations, surveys, and 3. Knife River Harbor, Minn__ 1410 contingencies (general)__- 1426 4. Duluth-Superior Harbor, 15. Inactive navigation projects- 1427 Minn. and Wis---------- 1411 16. Miscellaneous activities.-- 1427 5. Port Wing Harbor, Wis- ._ 1414 Flood control 6. Cornucopia Harbor, Wis_ 1415 7. Ashland Harbor, Wis_-_ 1416 17. Preliminary examinations, 8. Ontonagon Harbor, Mich_. 1418 surveys, and miscellaneous 9. Keweenaw Waterway, Mich. 1419 studies for flood control, 10. Grand Traverse Bay Har- general ______________ 1428 -------------- bor, Mich 1421 18. Flood control, general (snag- 11. Presque Isle Harbor Mich__ 1422 ging and clearing)-------- 1428 12. Marquette Harbor, Mich _ _ 1423 19. Miscellaneous activities--- 1429 1. GRAND MARAIS HARBOR, MINN. Location. The harbor is situated on the north shore of Lake Supe- rior, 106 miles northeasterly from Duluth, Minn. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 9.) Existing project. This provides for rock-filled timber crib break- water piers 350 feet in length from the east and west points of the bay to narrow the entrance; for constructing concrete seawalls across the ledge at the southeast corner of the harbor; for dredging an anchorage area of 36.5 acres to a depth of 16 feet with depths near the entrance of 18 and 20 feet, and for a small boat basin 100 feet wide, 600 feet long, and 8 feet deep in the northwestern part of the harbor protected by a breakwater 600 feet long with a rubble mound shore connection. All depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Superior, which is 601.6 feet above mean tide at New York. The ordinary seasonal variation of water level extends from 0 to +1 foot above low water datum. The harbor is subject to extreme fluc- tuations of water level of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric conditions, of about 1 foot above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. 1407 1408 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $421,500. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $8,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts . Work authorized Documents 1 Mar. 3,1879 Breakwaters and dredging of anchorage area of 26 H. Ex. Doc. 75, 43d Cong., 2d sess. acres to 16 feet. (Annual Report, 1875, p. 184). Aug. 30, 1935 Sea walls across ledge in the southeast corner of the Rivers and Harbors Committee harbor, enlarging the anchorage basin and deepen- Doc. 27, 72d Cong., 1st sess. ing of entrance. 1 May 17,1950 Small boat basin with breakwater--------------- H. Doc. 187, 81st Cong., 1st sess. 1 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. The improvement authorized by the act of May 17, 1950, is subject to 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 necessary for the construc- tion and subsequent maintenance of the work, when and as required, b. Hold and save the United States free from damakges due to the construction and subsequent maintenance of the works. c. Provide and maintain without cost to the United States, and in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers, a suit- able and adequate wharf for the accommodation of small craft which shall be open to all on equal terms. d. Establish a competent and properly constituted public body empowered to regulate and manage the inner harbor facilities. Local interests were notified on September 29, 1950, of the required conditions of local cooperation. None of the above conditions have been complied with. Terminal facilities. There are two general merchandise wharves, and several fish wharves, all privately owned. Thes facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. There were no opera- tions or funds expended during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 77 percent complete. Project depths of 16 feet in the anchorage basin and 18 to 20 feet in the entrance channel are available. Private par- ties dredged 420,795 cubic yards of gravel from the harbor between 1922 and 1930 under permits and without cost to the United States. To complete the project there remains the construction of the inner small boat basin and protecting breakwater. The concrete sea walls are in excellent condition. The breakwaters are in good condition. The gravel spit along the eastern side of the harbor is too low to prevent waves from rolling into the harbor dur- ing severe storm periods. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project at the end of the fiscal year were $209,819.91 for new work and $126,273.91 for maintenance, a total of $336,093.82. RIVERS AND HARBORS DULUTH, MINN., DISTRICT 1409 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 New work: Appropriated ........----------- ----------------------- ............. ------------ ----------- $209, 819. 91 Cost .------ ------------------------ ------------ ----------------------- 209, 819. 91 Expenditures--------- .............. ....------------.........----.... ---------------------- ------------ 209, 819. 91 Maintenance: Appropriated_------- $1,000. 00 ---------.... -- $687. 69 .----------------. 126, 273. 91 ...-------...----........------------.. $973.24 .............-.......-............. 126, 273.91 Cost--- Expenditures ........ --- -9, 69 973. 24- ... ....-............ ............ 126, 273. 91 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- priated for completion of existing project ------------------- $211, 700 2. TWO HARBORS (AGATE_ BAY), MINN. Location. The harbor is situated on the north shore of Lake Supe- rior, 27 miles northeasterly from Duluth, Minn. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 96.) Existing project. This provides for narrowing the natural entrance by the construction of two breakwaters, 1,625 feet and 900 feet long, from the eastern and western points of the bay, respectively; and for dredging a maneuvering area on the north side of the harbor to depths of 26 and 28 feet, referred to low water datum for Lake Superior, which is taken at 601.6 feet above mean tide at New York. The ordinary seasonal variation of water level extends from 0 to +1 foot above lowwater datum. The harbor is subject to extreme fluctu- ations of water level of a temporary nature, due to wind and baro- metric conditions, of about 1 foot above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $3,554,154. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $14,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents dredging ......----------------------- H. Ex. Doc. 94, 48th Cong., 2d sess. Constructionand Aug. 5,1886 SBreakwater of 2 breakwater piers ___ Annual Report for 1887, p. 1952. Aug. 30, 1935 Shore connection to east breakwater and dredging of Rivers and Harbors Committee maneuvering area. Doc. 17, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Nov. 7,1945 Construction of new east breakwater and enlarge- H. Doc. 805, 78th Cong., 2d sess. ment of maneuvering basin. (Contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are no publicly owned wharves. The ore docks, coal dock, merchandise wharf, and tug wharf are privately owned. Facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. There were no opera- tions or funds expended during the fiscal year. 278038-53-voL.2-27 1410 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1950. The breakwaters are in good condition. The controlling depth in the maneuvering area at the end of the fiscal year was 23 feet. The total costs and expenditures were $3,554,154.02 for new work, and $241,136.78 for maintenance, a total of $3,795,290.80. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: $750, 000. 00 $1,250,000.00 Appropriated- ....-----... $3, 554, 154. 02 $6, 692. 04--.....-------.............------------. Cost--------------- 919, 781.84 863,535.99 ------------ 368, 585. 78 ......--------..--...... 3, 554, 154. 02 1,081, 005. 33 Expenditures ........------- 895,439.33 501, 289.01 .............---------------------- 3, 554, 154. 02 Maintenance: Appropriated-------...............----------------------------.......... $15, 262. 57-----------.......... 241, 136. 78 Cost--------- ------------------------------------ 15, 262. 57----.. --------........ 241, 136. 78 Expenditures --..... ....------------------------------------ 15, 262. 57------------.....241, 136. 79 3. KNIFE RIVER HARBOR, MINN. Location. The harbor is located near the mouth of Knife River, on the north shore of Lake Superior, 19 miles northeasterly from Duluth, Minn. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 96.) Existing project. This provides for a flared entrance channel 12 feet deep from that depth in Lake Superior reducing to a width of 60 feet at the inner end; for an inner channel 60 feet wide and 10 feet deep, with a length of 100 feet; and for two inner slips 60 feet wide and 8 feet deep, in the form of a Y with an aggregate length of about 850 feet. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Supe- rior, which is 601.6 feet above mean tide at New York. The ordinary seasonal variation of water level extends from 0 to +1 feet above low water datum. The harbor is subject to extreme fluctuations of water level of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric conditions, of about 1 foot above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The estimated cost for new work (1953) is $37,900. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $200. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 686, 77th Cong., 2d sess.). This document contains the latest published map. Local cooperation. The improvement authorized by the act of March 2, 1945 is subject to the condition that local interests- a. Provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way and spoil disposal areas needed for the initial work and subsequent maintenance when and as required. b. Establish and maintain a suitable public wharf, with highway connection, open to all on equal terms. c. Establish a public or quasi-public agency which will own the land immediately adjacent to the harbor and which will regulate the RIVERS AND HARBORS-DULUTH, MINN., DISTRICT 1411 use, growth, and development of all harbor facilities on a nonprofit basis and in the best interest of the public. d. Hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. Local interests have acquired title to the necessary lands. They have also constructed a public wharf and a portion of the access road.. Terminal facilities. The public wharf has been constructed. Operations and results during fiscal year. There were no opera- tions during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year. No work has been done or funds expended on the existing project. Cost and financial summary Other new work data : Estimated additional amount needed to be appro- priated for completion of existing project--$---------------- ----- $37, 900 4. DULUTH-SUPERIOR HARBOR, MINN., AND WIS. Location. This harbor is at the extreme western end of Lake Su- perior. The cities of Duluth, Minn., and Superior, Wis., are situ- ated on the north and south sides, respectively. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 966.) Previous projects. Superior and Duluth were separate improve- ments until consolidated by the River and Harbor Act of June 3, 1896. The original project for the harbor at Superior City was adopted by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1867; for Duluth Harbor by River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1871. These projects were modified by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1873; March 3, 1881; July 5, 1884; August 5, 1886; August 11, 1888; and July 13, 1892. For further details, see page 1929 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1400 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for the following work: a. Rebuilding the canal piers at Duluth entry with stone-filled timber-crib substructure and concrete superstructure 1,734 feet long and 300 feet apart for 1,250 feet, then flaring to 540 feet apart at the harbor end. b. Replacing the north and south piers at Superior entry with concrete piers 2,096 and 1,584 feet long respectively, 500 feet apart for 808 feet then flaring at the harbor end. c. Constructing 4,205 feet of rubble-mound breakwater, 900 feet of concrete pierheads on stone-filled cribs, and 896 feet of concrete shore revetments at Superior entry, the lake ends being 600 feet apart on the 30-foot contour in prolongation of the entrance channel and diverging to 2,100 feet apart at the shore line. d. A flared lake approach to Duluth entry 32 feet deep, and a channel between the piers 32 feet deep at the pierheads, gradually decreasing to 26 feet at the harbor basin. e. A depth of 26 feet in the northern part of the harbor basin inside Duluth entry consisting of 201 acres; and a depth of 25 feet in the southern portion of the harbor basin, East Gate Basin, and in Superior Front Channel, through Superior Bay, 600 feet in width, extending to Superior Harbor Basin, a distance of 13,200 feet. f. A flared lake approach to Superior entry 32 feet deep; a chan- nel between the breakwater entrance and the pierheads with a width 1412 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 varying from a minimum of 600 feet to a maximum of 1,100 feet, 32 feet deep at the breakwater entrance, gradually decreasing to 28 feet at the pierheads; a stilling basin of 20 acres, 24 feet deep, inside the breakwater; and a channel between the piers, 28 feet deep at the pierheads, gradually decreasing to 25 feet at the harbor basin. g. A harbor basin of 290 acres, 25 feet deep, inside Superior entry; a channel in Allouez Bay 2,100 feet long, 400 feet wide, and 22 feet deep; a depth of 25 feet in the south channel of St. Louis Bay from the entrance (East Gate Basin) to the cross channel, inclusive, with widths varying from 500 to 900 feet. h. A depth of 25 feet in a cross channel, with a minimum width of 1,150 feet, and a depth of 25 feet in the north channel of St. Louis Bay opposite the cross channel; elsewhere in the north channel and the south channel and the St. Louis River to a point 9,600 feet above the Grassy Point Bridge, a depth of 21 feet, and, except at Arrow- head Bridge, a minimum width of 400 feet; and a channel thence up St. Louis River 20 feet deep and 200 feet wide to Spirit Lake (southerly end of Big Island) a distance of about 14,200 feet. i. A channel in Howards Bay 6,000 feet long, narrowing in width from 300 to 125 feet, and 21 feet deep; and a channel 3,300 feet long, 100 feet wide, and 20 feet deep at Twenty-first Avenue West in Duluth. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Superior, which is 601.6 feet above mean tide at New York. Highest single gage reading, November 28, 1905, was 3.7 feet above low water datum; lowest single gage reading, January 23, 1926, was 1.95 feet below low water datum; the annual fluctuation is about 1 foot. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $7,482,300. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $140,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 3, 1896 Dredging___. __ - __ .......... H. Ex. Doc.59, 53d Cong., 3d sess., -...---.......... p. 2538. 1895, p. Report, 1895, and Annual Report, 2538. June 13, 1902Rebuilding piers at Superior entry Mar. 2, 1907 Enlargement of plan for Superior entry and additional H. Doc. 82, 59th Cong., 2d sess. dredging near draw span of the Northern Pacific R. R. bridee. May 28,19081 Dredging additional area for the basin inside Duluth H. Doe. 221, 60th Cong., 1st sess. entrance to 22-foot depth. July 27,1916 Enlareine Sunerior Harbor Basin ..-----..-------... -- H. Doc. 651, 64th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1919 Removal of shoal point at southerly end of the East H. Doe. 1018, 64th Cong., 1st sess. Gate Basin. H. Doc. 245, 69th Cong., 1st sess. Jan. 21,1927 and Rivers and Harbors Com- Howards Bay Channel, 20 feetdeep------............. July 3,1930 onpmittee Doc. 32, 71st Cong., 2d sess. Aug, 30, 19352 Present project dimensions of the channels and basins_ H. Doe. 482, 72d Cong., 2d sess.3 July 16,19524 Deepen Superior Front Channel and a portion of H. Doe. 374, 82d Cong., 2d sess. East Gate Basin to 25 feet. 1Administrative act, sec. 4. 2 Included in the Public Works Administration program Sept. 6, 1933. 3Contains last published map. 4 Public Law 568. Local cooperation. Public Law 568, July 16, 1952, provides that local interests shall give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will provide without cost to the United States all necessary lands, easements, and rights-of-way for the initial construe- RIVERS AND HARBORS-DULUTH, .MINN., DISTRICT 1413 tion, and for subsequent maintenance when and as required; and hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction and maintenance of the project. Negotiations with local interests are in progress. There are no prior requirements of local cooperation. Terminal facilities. The terminal facilities, consisting of wharves, ore docks, and grain elevators, are believed to be adequate for existing commerce, and are being increased as necessity demands. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $17,688, miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $11,086 and the maintenance of parks and grounds cost $9,766. The current indicator was reconstructed and installed at a cost of $2,543. Repairs to the Superior entry rubble-mound breakwater in progress at the close of the previous fiscal year were completed at a cost of $11,738. Dredging in the previous fiscal year involved an additional cost of $459. Dredging 283,340 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths cost $144,965, and additional dredging in progress at the close of the fiscal year for restoration of project depths consisted of the removal of 36,715 cubic yards of material at a cost of $22,144. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $220,389.54 for maintenance. The total net expendi- tures were $212,224.49. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 92 percent complete. Project depths are available in the harbor as shown by surveys completed in March 1953, except for Superior Front Channel and scattered shoals in Superior Harbor Basin, East Gate Basin, Cross Channel, and Howards Bay. The entrance piers and breakwaters are all in fair condition. To complete the project there remains the deepening of Superior Front Channel to 25 feet. The total cost was $10,491,781.69, of which $6,857,290.52 was for new work and $3,634,491.17 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $10,491,819.05. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: ............ ............------........................ Appropriated --------------------------------......... ------------------ $8, 404, 485. 52 Cost --- ------- ------------------------------------------------ 8, 404, 485. 52 ........----- Expenditures--------- ------------ ---...........---........... --....... ------------ ---------...........---............ 8, 404, 485. 52 Maintenance: Appropriated- ....... $116, 000. 00 $143, 200. 00 $162, 000. 00 $222, 000. 50 $235, 500.00 3, 659. 862. 26 Cost--------------...... 127, 007. 85 193, 939. 30 178, 901. 42 197, 661. 44 220, 389. 54 3, 634. 491. 17 Expenditures-...... - 167, 097. 97 154, 246. 78 161, 983. 65 220, 067. 72 212, 224. 49 3, 634, 528. 53 1Includes $1,547,195 for new work and $0 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project-- .- ____ $625, 000 5. PORT WING HARBOR, WIS. Location. The harbor is situated on the south shore of Lake Superior, 34 miles easterly from Duluth. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 96, Lake Superior.) 1414 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Existing project. This provides for the construction of two parallel piers at the entrance 200 feet apart and 800 and 825 feet long, re- spectively, the piers to consist of two rows of piling filled in with slabs and topped with large rock; for the construction of a return pile revetment at the inner end of the east pier 45 feet in length, to preserve the sand spit from erosion; for dredging two inner channels 8 feet deep, one extending southerly 340 feet with a width of 60 feet, and one easterly 1,170 feet with a width of 70 feet, from an irregular shaped turning basin 15 feet deep at the inner end of the piers, and for dredging a channel 150 feet wide with a 15-foot depth between the piers. The project depth is referred to low-water datum for Lake Supe- rior, which is 601.6 feet above mean tide at New York. The ordinary seasonal variation of water level extends from 0 to +1 foot above low water datum. The harbor is subject to extreme fluctuations of water level of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric con- ditions, of about 1 foot above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The estimated cost for new work (1953) is $86,000. The latest (1953) approved estimate for maintenance is $20,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 13,1902 Construction of parallel piers and dredging---------........ H. Doe. 114, 56th Cong., 1st sess. June 30,1948 Dredging of inner channels and abandonment of cer- H. Doe. 668, 80th Cong., 2d sess. tain revetments and channels. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are four privately owned fishing wharves which are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. A final settlement of a claim, which was pending on the contract for repairs to the east pier completed in 1950, involved an additional cost of $1,045.01 for main- tenance. The total net expenditures were $1,145. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project, which is about 75 percent complete, consists of two entrance piers, 800 and 825 feet long, completed in 1917; a pile revetment 45 feet long at the inner end of the east pier and perpendicular to it, completed in 1903; an entrance channel 150 feet wide in the lake approach and 100 feet wide in the harbor, extending from deep water in the lake to a distance of 200 feet inside the inner end of the east pier, and a portion of the turning slip 150 feet wide and extending 200 feet east of the face of the east pier, dredged to a depth of 15 feet below low water datum in 1911; two inner channels 8 feet deep, one ex- tending southerly 340 feet with a width of 60 feet and one easterly 1,170 feet with a width of 70 feet, from the inner turning basin, completed in 1950. The east pier is in good condition. The west pier is in poor condition due to decay, wear of ice, and settlement of stone and slab filling. RIVERS AND HARBORS-DULUTH, MINN., DISTRICT 1415 At the close of the fiscal year the controlling depth was 10 feet for a width of 50 feet in the lake approach and between the piers, 7 feet in the easterly boat channel, and 3 feet in the south channel. To complete the project it would be necessary to widen the channel 50 feet between the piers. The total costs and expenditures were $386,683.56, of which $63,392.97 was for new work and $323,290.59 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ........ _........... $20, 000. 00 -$4, 962. 26 .....................------------ $63, 392. 97 Cost__. - ---- --......... . 11, 234. 83 3, 802. 91 ....................... 63, 392. 97 Expenditures- ------_ _ ---------- 3, 256. 83 11, 780. 91 .......... __ - -......... 63, 392. 97 Maintenance: Appropriated-........ $141, 000. 00 49, 000. 00 10, 000. 00 -- $1, 486. 11 -$486, 28 323, 290. 59 Cost---....... .. .__ 27, 518. 44 91, 635. 21 79, 010. 48 ....... 1, 045. 01 323, 290. 59 Expenditures.....--------.. 21, 512. 14 89, 690. 59 _ 86, 777. 83 ..... ._ 1, 145. 00 323, 290. 59 Other new work data : Estimated additional amount needed to be appro- priated for completion of existing project ------------- $22, 600 6. CORNUCOPIA HARBOR, WIS. Location. The harbor is located at the mouth of the Siskiwit River on the south shore of Lake Superior, 49 miles east from Duluth, Minn. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 96.) Existing project. This provides for an entrance channel 50 feet wide and 10 feet deep between the piers constructed and maintained by local interests from Siskiwit Bay to a turning basin 200 feet long, 8 feet deep, and 140 feet wide, with a maximum width of about 180 feet; and two inner channels 50 feet wide and 8 feet deep, with lengths of 150 and 300 feet. All depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Superior, which is taken at 601.6 feet above mean tide level at New York. The ordinary seasonal variation of water level extends from 0 to +1 foot above low water datum. The harbor is subject to extreme fluctuations of water level of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric conditions, of about 1 foot above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $10,190. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $6,000. The existing project was authorized by River and Harbor Act ap- proved August 26, 1937 (Senate committee print, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). This document contains the latest published map. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. About 1,100 linear feet of privately owned docking space have been improved for small fishing boats. These facilities are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Dredging 2,993 cubic yards of material for partial restoration of project depths was ac- 1416 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS,::U. S. ARMY, 1953 complished by hired labor and use of Government plant at a total cost and net expenditure of $8,435.69 for maintenance. 4 Condition at end of fiscal year.. The existing project was completed in 1939. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was 9.5 feet in lake approach and 3 feet in the channel between the piers and the inner slips. The total costs and expenditures were $49,445.74, of which $10,190.08 was for new work and $39,255.66 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated......---------..----------... ..................--......--.. ------------ ------------ ------------ $10,190.08 .... Cost-----.... ------------------------- .. ------------------------ ------------ 10, 190.08 Expenditures ........-------------- ------------------------... ..----------- 10, 190. 08 ....----------- Maintenance: Appropriated ...-------- $2, 000. 00 $1, 000. 00 -$940. 03 $8, 435. 69 .------------ 39, 255. 66 Cost ... 6,723.26 175.02 121. 88 ------------ 8, 435. 69 39, 255. 66 Expenditures ........-------- 7, 484. 13 663. 42 -417. 38 ------------ 8, 435. 69 39, 255. 66 7. ASHLAND HARBOR, WIS. Location. The harbor is situated at the head of Chequamegon Bay, on the south shore of Lake Superior. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 964.) Existing project. This provides for an 8,000-foot breakwater and a dredged channel along the dock front, 75 feet outside the harbor line, 20 feet deep and 200 feet wide from a point 400 feet west of Seventeenth Avenue West produced to Eighth Avenue West pro- duced; and a flared channel 21 feet deep, 750 feet wide at its westerly end and 400 feet wide at its easterly end from Eighth Avenue West produced to Ellis Avenue produced; for an entrance channel 21 feet deep and 400 feet wide extending in a northerly direction from the easterly end of this channel; and a basin 25 feet deep and about 4,800 feet long, extending from a point about 400 feet west of the Soo dock to a point 1,000 feet east of the Chicago & North Western dock 3, and extending from a line 75 feet outside of the harbor line to deep water in the bay. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Supe- rior, which is 601.6 feet above mean tide at New York. The ordinary seasonal variation of water level extends from 0 to +1 foot above low water datum. The harbor is subject to extreme fluctuations of water level of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric con- ditions, of about 1 foot above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $779,078. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $19,000. RIVERS AND HARBORS--DULUTH' MINN., DISTRICT: 1417 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 5,1886 Breakwater 7,900 feet long and dredging to remove a H. Ex. Doc. 89, 48th Cong., 2d sess. shoal. Annual Reports, 1886, p. 1674; and 1887, p. 1966. Aug. 11, 1888 Appropriation of $60,000 for "Continuing improve- ment on the enlarged project." (On the completion of the Poe lock in 1896, with an available depth of 20 feet, the dredging at Ashland Harbor was carried to a similar depth.) rDetached breakwater extending 4,700 feet out from Mar. 3, 1899 the shore at a point 2,600 feet east of the main June 6,1900 [ breakwater (prolonged) and parallel thereto. Aug. 8, 1917 Project modified by. omitting the detached break- H. Doc. 1698, 64th Cong., 2d sess. water and defining the depth and extent of the channel to be dredged. July 3, 1930 Widening of part of the present channel for an entrance S. Doc. 133, 71st Cong., 2d sess. channel'and for the basin in the eastern part of the harbor. Aug. 30, 19351 Deepening east basin to 25 feet and the west channel, Rivers and Harbors Committee as far as 8th Ave. West, extended, to 21 feet. Mar. 2, 1945 Widening the west channel to a width of 750 feet at its H.Doc. 46, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Doc. 337, 77th Cong., 1st sess. 2 westerly end. 1 Included in Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6, 1933. 2 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. The city of Ashland owns 4,150 feet of water front, exclusive of street ends, for future public needs. The wharves for handling coal, ore, and pulpwood are served by railroads. The facilities are considered adequate for existing com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition-survejs were made at a cost of $7,356 and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $292, by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $7,647.61 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $7, 000. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1950. The breakwater is in good condition, except for some settlement, which should be brought up to the prescribed elevations. At the end of the fiscal year, project depths were available in the west channel and east basin. The total cost was $1,284,426.42, of which $779,078.42: was for new work, and $505,348 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $1,285,464.89. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June -30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated .....---------------- $45, 000. 00 $1, 702. 93 ------------------------ $779. 078. 42 Cost.. ....-------------.......------------ 34, 852. 67 11, 850.26 ------------------------ 779, 078. 42 Expenditures-.-,, ----____- - 35, 185. 81 11, 517. 12 ---------- - _ 779, 078. 42 Maintenance: Appropriated ... -$2, 700.00 2, 300. 00 380. 79 .........------------ $7, 000. 00 506, 386. 47 Cost_,___- _. -1 630.23 3, 547.05 1, 686.08 -----. , ---- 7, 647.61 505, 348. 00 Exp9nditures.----- - 2, 224. 15 3, 1. 05 400. 00 ------------- 7,000. , 00 506, 386. 47 1418 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 8. ONTONAGON HARBOR, MICH. Location. The harbor is situated on the south shore of Lake Supe- rior. It consists of the improvement of the month of Ontonagon River. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 95.) Previous project. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1867. For further details see page 1931 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1406 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a flared lake approach channel 17 feet deep with widths narrowing from 400 feet at the outer end to 150 feet opposite the outer end of the west pier; a channel be- tween the piers 150 feet wide, 17 feet deep in the outer 250 feet, and 15 feet deep in the inner 2,200 feet; an inner basin 15 feet deep and 900 feet long, extending between lines 50 feet from the existing wharves on each side of the river, the maximum width being 285 feet; and the maintenance of this channel, basin, and the 4,990 feet of entrance piers. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Superior, which is taken at 601.6 feet above mean tide level at New York. The ordinary seasonal variation of water level ex- tends from 0 to +1 foot above low water datum. The harbor is sub- ject to extreme fluctuations of water level of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric conditions, of about 1 foot above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $19,619, ex- clusive of amount expended on previous project. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual maintenance is $40,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25,1910 Channel 17 feet deep and 150 feet wide through the H. Doc. 602, 61st Cong., 2d sess. bar and 15 feet deep and 100 feet wide between the piers, and pier maintenance. Aug. 26,1937 Present project widths and inner basin ....------------. Senate committee print, 74th Cong., 2d sess. (Contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. There are no publicly owned wharves. There are one merchandise and coal wharf, one coal wharf, and a few small fish wharves in active use. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for the commerce of the harbor. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $611 and repairs to the piers cost $18,465. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $19,076.53 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $18,401.75. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1938. The piers are in fair condition except for a break in the outer end of the east pier and minor repairs needed on stone covered portions. At the close of the fiscal year, the controlling depths were 12 feet in the lake approach channel, 9 feet in the easterly 100 feet of the channel between the piers and 5 feet in the harbor basin. The RIVERS AND HARBORS-DULUTH, MINN., DISTRICT 1419 total costs were $19,619.40 for new work and $918,575.24 for main- tenance, a total of $938,194.64. The total expenditures were $944,- 897.97. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated ------------.------------ ------------------------ ------------ $304, 420. 64 Cost------ ------------------------------------------------------------ 304,420.64 Expenditures ....--------- ---------- ---------- ............--............---............--------------------------- 304,420. 64 Maintenance: Appropriated-....... $16, 000. 00 $60, 800. 00 $43, 000. 00 $379. 94 $18, 600. 00 1,039, 110.49 Cost--------------- 34, 545. 54 59, 807. 44 43, 340. 25 82. 52 19, 076. 53 1, 031, 902. 00 Expenditures- -_-----. 25, 810. 35 60, 352. 31 43, 457. 80 78. 65 18, 401. 75 1, 038, 605. 33 1Includes $284,801.24 for new work and $113,326.76 for maintenance for previous projects. 9. KEWEENAW WATERWAY, MICH. Location. This waterway is a navigable channel, minimum width 300 feet, 25 miles long, partly natural and partly artificial, across Keweenaw Point, Mich. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 944.) Existing project. This provides for the following work: a. A waterway across Keweenaw Peninsula via Portage Lake, 25 feet deep and 300 feet wide, increased to 400 feet through Portage Lake below the shoal at its head and with a straight cut-off channel from Princess Point to Messners Point. b.Flaring eastern entrance from Keweenaw Bay, 28 feet deep in the outer portion, diminishing to 25 feet in the inner porton, pro- tected by a breakwater 5,714 feet long. c. A mooring basin inside the east entrance, one-half mile long, 800 feet wide, and 25 feet deep, with mooring piers protected by fender piling. d. Converging breakwaters at the western entrance, with westerly breakwater 2,645 feet long and easterly breakwater 2,485 feet, having an entrance 500 feet wide between the breakwaters. e. A western entrance channel 32 feet deep lakeward of the entrance between the breakwaters, diminishing to 25 feet in quiet water and enlarged inside of the breakwaters into a maneuvering basin, 1,000 feet in maximum width and 3,000 feet long. f. A mooring basin inside the west entrance 3,600 feet long and 800 feet wide and 25 feet deep, with mooring piers protected by fender piling. g. Reveting the banks as necessary. h. Pierheads 400 feet long at the west entrance to the canal. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Superior, which is 601.6 feet above mean tide at New York. On account of its length, the waterway is affected in a very slight degree by lake fluctuations of short duration. The annual fluctuation is about 1 foot. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $8,115,000. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $100,000. 1420 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, IT. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 19,1890 Acquisition of the waterway; for a 10-foot channel of H. Ex. Doc. 105, 49th Cong., 2d 70-foot bottom width, renewal of canal revetments, sess., and Annual Report, 1887, the reconstruction and extension of piers at the p. 1977, upper entrance to 30-foot depth of water, and at the proper time for the increase of the channel depth to 20 feet with bottom width of not less than 120 feet (increase in width and depth of channel was ap- proved Mar. 15, 1898). June 25, 1910 Anchorage basin just within the lower entrance, H. Dcc. 325, 60th Cong., 1st sess. about 1 mile long, 800 feet wide; a mooring pier on its westerly side 2,000 feet in length, and for the purchase of the necessary land. Mar. 2,1919 Princess Point Cut-off Channel-____......____-_..... H. Doe. 835, 63d Cong., 2d 2sess. Aug. 30, 19351 General deepening, widening, and straightening of H. Doc. 55, 73d Cong., 1st sess. channels and basins to provide 25-foot depth with additional over depth at entrances, extension of the lower entrance breakwater, and the necessary altera- tion or replacement of structures due to deepening of the channels. 1 Included in theEmergency Relief Administration program, May 28, 1935. 2Contains the latest published maps. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. The six coal docks, three general merchandise wharves, and several minor wharves, all privately owned, are served by improvements made along Keweenaw Waterway. The city of Hancock has two publicly owned wharves. The village of Houghton has wharf improvements at the ends of three streets. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $7,996 and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $1,006. Repairs were made to the upper entry breakwaters at a cost of $16,275, and 2,590 cubic yards of material were removed for dredging a small shoal at a cost of $6,295. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $31,572.47 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $31,256.98. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 75 percent complete. The breakwaters are in good condition except for a weak- ness occurring in about 300 feet of the substructure of the break- water at the lower entrance, and the stone-covered portions of the breakwaters at the upper entrance are in need of minor repairs. The remaining timber revetments along the waterway are in poor con- dition. The mooring pier at the Lily Pond requires repairs to halt movement, and permit dredging to project depth adjacent thereto, and that at the Portage River harbor of refuge is in good condition. Annual redredging of channels will be required indefinitely. The controlling depth on June 30, 1953, was 25 feet. To complete the proj- ect there remains the: extension of the lower entrance breakwater, and the necessary alteration or replacement of structures due to deepening of channels. For work performed with regular funds, the costs of the existing project were $5,772,115.36 for new work and $3,210,251.72 for main- tenance, a total of $8,982,367.08. The total expenditures were $8,992,636.07. RIVERS AND HARBORS-DULUTH, MINN., DISTRICT 1421 For work performed with Emergency Relief funds the total costs and expenditures were $182,825.77, all for new work. The total cost, all funds, was $9,165,192.85 of which $5,954,941.13 was for new work and $3,210,251.72 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $9,175,461. 84. In addition, the sum of $402,241.74 was expended between 1893 and 1917 on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriations for such purposes. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ. ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated-__ ..... $75, 000. 00 - $420. 26 -- - --- -............ $5, 954, 941. 13 Cost-_------------ - 454, 212. 73 17, 422. 09- _--- ------ ------------------------ 5, 954, 941. 13 Expenditures-.... 404, 560. 28 14, 640. 73 --------------------------------- 5, 954, 941. 13 Maintenance: Appropriated-----........ _ 91, 500. 00 28, 000. 00 $106, 000. 00 $67, 500. 00 $31,664. 31 3, 623, 339. 59 Cost---------------- 95, 255. 83 49, 426. 90 87, 296. 54 73, 266.44 31, 572. 47 3, 612, 493. 46 Expenditures--.....------. 86, 235.44 32, 827. 50 103,103. 91 71,022. 73 31, 256. 98 3, 622,762. 45 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project--------------- $2, 160, 000 10. GRAND TRAVERSE BAY HARBOR, MICH. Location. The harbor is located at the mouth of the Traverse River on the eastern shore of the Keweenaw Peninsula about 20 miles northeasterly from the Portage Entry to Keweenaw Waterway. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 94.) Existing project. This provides for two parallel piers having lengths of 650 feet and 380 feet for the north and south piers, re- spectively; for an entrance channel between the piers 50 feet wide and 12 feet deep; and for a harbor basin with a depth of 10 feet for a maximum width of 200 feet and a maximum length of 450 feet. Project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Superior, which is 601.6 feet above mean tide at New York. The ordinary sea- sonal variation of water level extends from 0 to +1 foot above low water datum. The harbor is subject to extreme fluctuations of water level of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric conditions, of about 1 foot above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $197,771. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 446, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). This document contains the latest published map. -Terininal Local cooperation. F lly complied with. facilities. There are several privately owned fishing wharves. The facilities are considered adequate for existing com- merce. .. Operations and results during fiscalyear. Condition surveys were 1422 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 made by hired labor and use of Government plant at a total cost of $379.72 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $314.14. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1950. The new entrance piers are in good condition except that certain alterations are needed to more adequately protect the harbor from storms from the east to southeast. Project depth of 9 feet was available in the entrance channel, and 5 feet in the harbor basin and inner channel. The total cost and expenditures were $286,874.06, of which $197,770.86 was for new work and $89,103.20 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated-........ $190, 500. 00 ............-----...........------.......... ------- $2, 229. 14 $197, 770. 86 Cost_-- ...............------------ 19, 916. 77 $150, 555.45 $20, 430. 72 ----.................... 197, 770. 86 Expenditures---------......... 6, 491. 27 156, 771. 95 27, 639. 72 ...........-------....... 197, 770. 86 Maintenance: Appropriated ..................... _....... 3,351.93 $86,173.20 ............ 89, 525.13 Cost.------.-----.------------------------ 3,351.93 85, 371.55 379. 72 89,103. 20 Expenditures--------------.......---................-------....... 3, 351.93 85, 437. 13 314. 14 89, 103. 20 11. PRESQUE ISLE HARBOR, MICH. Location. This harbor (formerly known as Marquette Bay Har- bor of Refuge, Mich.), situated on the south shore of Lake Superior within the city limits of Marquette and about 3 miles distant from Marquette Harbor, is about 11/2 miles long and 1/2-mile wide and is protected by a breakwater. It is an indentation in the shore behind Presque Isle Point. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 935.) Existing project. This provides for a 2,816-foot breakwater off Presque Isle Point consisting of 216 feet of shore connection, 1,000 feet of stone-filled timber cribs, and 1,600 feet of rubble-mound sec- tion; and dredging the harbor to a depth of 26 feet in the inner por- tion, with 28 feet at the entrance, both depths referred to low water datum for Lake Superior, which is 601.6 feet above the mean tide at New York. The ordinary seasonal variation in water level extends from 0 to +1 foot above low water datum. The harbor is subject to extreme fluctuations of water level of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric conditions, of about 1 foot above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $898,809. The lastest (1953) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $5,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 3,1896 Breakwater, 1,000 feet long----------------------.................. H. Doc. 318, 54th Cong., 1st sess. June 13,1902 Shore extension, 216 feet long_--------- Annual Report for 1903, pp. 474, 1823. Aug. 30, 1935 For dredging and rubble-mound extension to break- H. Doc. 473, 72d Cong., 2d sess. water, 1,600 feet long. Changed designation of (Contains the latest published project. map.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-DULUTH, MINN., DISTRICT 1423 Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. There is one merchandise wharf and one ore dock. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $1,183 and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $217, by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost and net expenditure was $1,400 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1939. The breakwater is in fair condition but requires replace- ment of some stone. The controlling depth was 26 feet. The total costs and expenditures were $1,015,848.91 of which $898,809.44 was for new work and $117,039.47 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated..-----.... ---------------------.....................--------------------........................ ...----------....... $898, 809. 44 Cost ....---............------------............----------------------........................---------.....--...---------- 898,809. 44 .............------------ Expenditures--.................-----........---------...------------ ..........------------.........------------ 898, 809. 44 Maintenance.: ___ Appropriated ._ ___.----------.....--------- ------------ . ...... . $1, 400 117, 039. 47 ------------. Cost......___---------........ ........ $886. 91 $121. 58- ........ 1,400 117, 039. 47 Expenditures-------------.........-----............ 886. 91 121. 58 .........------------.. 1, 400 117, 039. 47 12. MARQUETTE HARBOR, MICH. Location. This harbor is situated in Marquette Bay on the south shore of Lake Superior, 160 miles west of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and 256 miles east from Duluth, Minn. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 935.) Existing project. This provides for a 4,500-foot breakwater, the inner 3,000 feet of stone-filled timber cribs, and the outer 1,500 feet of rubble-mound construction, and dredging the harbor basin to a depth of 25 feet, giving a protected area of 350 acres. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Superior, which is 601.6 feet above mean tide at New York. The ordinary seasonal variation in water level extends from 0 to +1 foot above low water datum. The harbor is subject to extreme fluctuations of water level of a tem- porary nature, due to wind and barometric conditions, of about 1 foot above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $1,117,312. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $10,000. 1424 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. 'S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1867 Breakwater, 2,000 feet long ---------------------- H. Ex. Doc. 56, 39th Cong., 2d sess., pts. 1 and 2, and Annual Report, 1866, pp. 8 and 77. Aug. 11, 1888 Extending the breakwater 1,000 feet__-.--------- _ Annual Report, 1889, pp. 272 and 2021. June 25, 1910 Additional 1,500-foot extension to the breakwater and H. Doc. 573, 61st Cong., 2d sess.. removing a shoal in the northerly part of the harbor. Aug. 30, 19351 Deepening of the harbor basin to 25 feet -_...... Rivers and Harbors Committee 2 Doe. 20, 72d Cong., 1st sess. 1 Included in the Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6, 1933. 2 Contains the latest published map. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. These consist of one ore dock, one coal dock, one ;oil wharf, and two old wharves seldom used. There are also several small fish wharves without railroad connections. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $1,250 and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $136. Repairs to the rubble-mound breakwater in progress at the close of the fiscal year cost $13,473. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $14,858.95 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $19,562.40. Condition at end of fiscal.year. The existing project was completed n 1935. The concrete-covered breakwater was completed in the fiscal year 1905, the rubble-mound portion of the breakwater in 1922, and the dredging in 1935. The rubble-mound portion of the breakwater is in fair condition but requires replacement of some stone and patching and resurfacing are necessary on a portion of the concrete- capped breakwater. The controlling depth in the'harbor is 25 feet. The total cost was $1,529,640.17, of which $1,117,311.56 was for new work and $412,328.61 for maintenance, including .$72,188.05 public works funds for new work. The total expenditures were $1,534,343.62. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ..--------- ,1------------------------------------ Cost---..-- ---------------------------------------------------------- 1,117, 311.56 Expenditures . ---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- 1, 117, 311. 56 Maintenance: Appropriated -_... -- $6, 500, 00 -$1, 000. 00 $16, 000. 00 -$1, 263. 07 $21, 300. 00 418, 769. 66 Cost...---------------- 5, 845. 62 1, 674, 81 14, 827. 15 ----------. 14, 858. 95 412, 328. 61 Expenditures--------- 6, 246. 99 1, 273, 44 14, 827. 15 -_ ... 19, 562. 40 417, 032. 06 RIVERS AND IHARBORS-DULUTH, MINN., DISTRICT 1425 13. GRAND MARAIS HARBOR OF REFUGE, MICH. Location. The harbor is situated on the south shore of Lake Superior, 314 miles east of Duluth, Minn., and 93 miles west of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 9.) Existing project. This provides for parallel timber-crib piers 500 feet apart-aggregate length 4,066 feet-extending out to a depth in the lake of 22 feet at ordinary low water; for closing the natural entrance by a pile dike 5,770 feet long; and for dredging a channel 300 feet wide and 18 feet deep between the piers, and 500 feet wide and 20 feet deep at the lake approach. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Superior, which is 601.6 feet above mean tide at New York. The ordinary seasonal variation in water :level extends from 0 to +1 foot above low water datum. The harbor is subject to extreme fluctuations of water level of a temporary na- ture, due to wind and barometric conditions, of about 1 foot above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is '$1,066,200. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual maintenance is $30,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Existing project, except for pile dike----------- -- Specified pat, 1881,p. 2050. 14,1880 Juneune14,'1880 .Annual Report, 1881, p. 2050. - May 17,1950 (For pile dike ......................... _ 800 foot extension of west pier..- I Annual Report 1895, p. 351. Doc. 751, 80th Cong., 2d sess.1 H .H. 1 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. ,None required. Terminal facilities. There is no rail connection with the harbor. There are several small fish wharves. The facilities are considered adequate for present needs. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $1,680. Placing 729 tons of cover stone on the west pier cost $12,238. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $13,917.65 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $13,914.50. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 80 percent complete. Parallel piers were built 500 feet apart, 1,912 and 1,545 feet long, respectively, including 100 feet of pile revetment at the inner end of each pier; a channel 250 feet wide and 18 feet deep was dredged between the piers from the lake to the bay; and a pile dike was built in 1895-97 to close a natural entrance 5,770 feet in width. The west pier is in poor condition and requires repairs. The superstructure of the outer 744 feet of the east pier has been rebuilt in concrete and the balance of this pier is in fair condition but needs some timber decking and stone cover. The timber portion of the pile dike is in poor condition and the stone protection has settled. Some portions of the dike have been entirely destroyed by storm action. The con- trolling depth in the channel at the end of the fiscal year was 13 feet. 278038-53-voL. 2-28 1426 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 To complete the project there remains to construct an 800 linear foot extension to the existing west pier, and dredging to widen the inner portion of the channel from 250 feet to the project width of 300 feet. The costs were $355,885.29 for new work and $815,512.49 for main- tenance, a total of $1,171,397.78. The total expenditures were $1,171,- 394.63. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated.------ ------------------------------------------------ .------ $355,885. 29 Cost------ ---------------------------------------------------------- 355,885.29 Expenditures......... -----------------------------------.............------------... .......------------ 355, 885. 29 Maintenance: Appropriated- ....... $21,000. 00 $166, 000. 00 $44, 000. 00 $53, 243. 08 $16, 286. 28 817, 881. 12 Cost--------------- 20, 303. 58 16, 307. 55 136, 500. 89 111, 991. 65 13, 917. 65 815, 512. 49 Expenditures.--------. 21, 053. 58 21, 548. 50 121,387. 47 120, 986. 46 13, 914. 50 815, 509. 34 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appro- priated for completion of existing project_--------- ------------- $710, 300 14. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) Funds appropriated during fiscal year 1953 for examinations and surveys were allotted to the Milwaukee District by the Chief of Engi- neers for performing this portion of the Duluth District work. The cost of work for contingencies during the fiscal year was $9,735.71 and the expenditures were $10,023.43. There was no unex- pended balance at the end of the fiscal year. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated.......--------. $25, 300.00 $35, 700. 00 $50, 395. 00 $16, 500. 00 $9, 000. 00 $831, 247. 19 Cost._------ --------- 34, 504. 96 42, 142. 50 58, 220. 80 18, 742. 15 9, 735. 71 840, 768. 08 Expenditures.......--------. 33, 138. 50 43, 325. 29 49, 107. 43 18, 247. 57 10, 023. 43 831, 247. 19 RIVERS AND HARBORS-DULUTH, MINN., DISTRICT 1427 15. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report for- New work Maintenance complete 11 1. Chippewa Harbor, Isle - Royale, - Mich.1 0...--- 1950 $1, 300. 00 ..............--------------$84, 500. 00 2. Lutsen Harbor, Minn. ---- - 1945 -------------------------- 3 328, 800. 00 __......................._ 3. Beaver Bay Harbor, Minn.2, 2 ......... 1945 ....-------------- _----- 4 216, 200.00 4__ 4. Bayfield Harbor, Wis. - .................... 1950 - --.-------.------- ------ 147, 300 00 5. Black River Harbor, Mich__............... _ 1950 1 800.00 ------------- 12226, 26, 700.00 6. ' Eagle Harbor, Mich.13 ___------------_ 1945 93, 000. 00 $8, 992. 77 6 104, 800. 00 7. Lac La Belle Harbor, Mich--..------ ..- _ 1949 .....................--------------..... 155, 500. 00 8. Big Bay Harbor, Mich____......- ..-.--- - 1949 .....-........ ,............. 7187, 900 00 9. Little Lake Harbor, Mich.1 -___...........__ 1945 ......-----...---------..-------------.............. 8247, 100. 00 10. Whitefish Point Harbor, Mich_------------- 1951 8, 920. 26 ..........-------------.... 346, 379. 74 1Channels adequate for commerce. 2 Awaiting local cooperation. $ Exclusive of $66,785 to be contributed by local interests. I 4 Exclusive of $38,875 to be contributed by local interests. Exclusive of $27,800 to be contributed by local interests. E Exclusive of $38,190 to be contributed by local interests. tExclusive of $38,000 to be contributed by local interests. 8 Exclusive of $57,670 to be contributed by local interests. ONew work appropriations revoked during fiscal year, $695.75. 10Amount expended of $10,500 contributed by local interests to date. 11Revised in 1953. 12Exclusive of $19,500 to be contributed and $3,700 of the $10,500 already contributed by local interests. 11Assurances of local cooperation approved on Mar. 22, 1948. 16. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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. mendaton Congress Au Train Bay or Shelter Bay, House Public Works Com- Alger County, Mich., in the mittee resolution, Feb. vicinity of, harbor of refuge. 17, 1950. Big Iron River, Carp Lake Town- Rivers and Harbors Com- Sept. 20,1952 ......... Unfavor- ship, Ontonagon County, Mich., mittee resolution, Mar. able. for harbor of refuge at mouth. 26, 1946. Cornucopia Harbor, Wis. (Siski- House Public Works Com- wit River), with a view to incor- mittee resolutions, Apr. porating maintenance of break- 13, 1948 and Apr. 21, water piers into the existing 1950. project. Duluth-Superior Harbor, Minn. House Public Works Com- and Wis. (comprehensive report). mittee resolution, July 13, 1949. Great Lakes Coast-harbor of ref- House Public Works Com- uge in the vicinity of Au Train mittee resolution, Feb. Bay or Shelter Bay, Alger 17, 1950. County, Mich. Great Lakes Coast-harbor of Rivers and Harbors Com- refuge at or in vicinity of Herb- mittee resolution, Nov. ster, Wis. 30, 1945. Great Lakes Coast-harbor of Rivers and Harbors Com- refuge at or near Little Girls mittee resolution, Sept. Point, Mich. 10, 1946. Great Lakes Coast-harbor of Rivers and Harbors Com- refuge at or in vicinity of Saxon, mittee resolution, Nov. Wis. 30, 1945. Great Lakes (lower), alternate House Public Works Com- May 26,1953 ............---------- Do. canal between waters of, and mittee resolution, Apr. Lake Superior (report to be 5, 1949. made by Special Division Board). Herbster, Wis., harbor of refuge at Rivers and Harbors Comn- or in vicinity of. mittee resolution, Nov. 30, 1945. 1428 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 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. Congress mendation i -1--- l 1---- Knife River Harbor, Minn ._..____ House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Aug, 17, 1949. Little Girls Point, Mich., harbor Rivers and Harbors Com- of refuge for light-draft vessels. mittee resolution, Sept. 10, 1946. Munising Harbor, Mich ... ...... House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, June 27, 1950. Saxon, Wis., harbor of refuge at Rivers and Harbors Com- or in vicinity. mittee resolution, Nov. 30, 1945. Shelter Bay or Au Train Bay, Alger House Public Works Com- County, Mich., in the vicinity mittee resolution, Feb. of harbor of refuge. 17, 1950. Siskiwit River, Wis., with a view House Public Works Com- to incorporating maintenance of mittee resolution, Apr. breakwater piers at Cornucopia 13, 1948. into the existing project. Superior Harbor, Duluth, Wis. House Public Works Com- and Minn. (comprehensive re- mittee resolution, July port). 13, 1949. Superior Lake, alternate canal House Public Works Com- May 26,1953 -........ Unfavor- between, and lower Great Lakes mittee review resolution, | able. (report to be made by Special Apr. 5, 1949. Division Board). Superior Lake, shore line from River and Harbor Act, --------------- Middle Island Point south to July 24, 1946. the mouth of Carp River, with a view to providing a harbor for light draft vessels. 17. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEY, AND MISCELLANEOUS STUDIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL, GENERAL As all work under this heading is performed by the Milwaukee district, all appropriations, costs and expenditures for fiscal year 1953 are included under a similar paragraph in the Milwaukee District report. 18. FLOOD CONTROL, GENERAL (SNAGGING AND CLEARING) Work during the fiscal year under the provisions of section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937, consisted of snagging and clearing a 3-mile section of North Fish Creek, Bayfield County, Wis. The costs and expenditures for work accomplished during the fiscal year were $9,080.08. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated .__ __ $18, 000. 00 $105.87 -- - --------- .. $10, 000. 00 $28, 105. 87 Cost_____ _ 10, 605. 87 7, 500. 009,080. 08 27, 185. 95 Expenditures _ 10, 605. 87 7, 500. 00 "89, 080. 08 27,185.95 FLOOD CONTROL----DULUTH, MINN., DISTRICT 1429 19. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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. mendaton Congress Ashland, Bayfield, or Douglas Flood Control Act, July Counties, Wis. all streams and 24, 1946. rivers and tributaries thereof flowing into Superior Lake. Bad River, Wis., flood protection Commerce Committee res- at Odanah, Wis. olution, Apr. 6, 1946. :Bayfield, Ashland or Douglas Flood Control Act, July Counties, Wis., all streams and 24, 1946. rivers and tributaries thereof flowing into Superior Lake. Bull Dog Creek and Warroad Flood Control Act, Dec. River, Minn. 22, 1944. 1ouglas, Ashland, or Bayfield Flood Control Act, July Counties, Wis., all streams and 24, 1946. rivers and tributaries thereof flowing into Superior Lake. 'Odanah, Wis., flood protection from Commerce Committee res- Bad River at. olution, Apr. 6, 1946. :Saint Louis River, Minn. & Wis-... House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Aug. 16, 1950. Superior Lake, all streams and riv- Flood Control Act, July ers and tributaries thereof flow- 24, 1946. ing into Ashland, Bayfield or Douglas Counties, Wis. Warroad River and Bull Dog Flood Control Act, Dec. Creek, Minn. 22, 1944. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT This district comprises eastern Wisconsin, the southern central por- tion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the western half of the Lower, or southern, Peninsula, and a small portion of northern In- diana, embracing Lake Michigan and its tributary drainage basins west of the Straits of Mackinac, exclusive of those between the south- ern boundary of Wisconsin and the drainage basin of St. Joseph River, Mich., and Ind. District engineer: Col. George Kumpe, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Great Lakes Division, Chicago, Ill., com- prising the Duluth, Minn., Milwaukee, Wis., Chicago, Ill., Detroit, Mich., and Buffalo, N. Y., districts: Col. W. P. Trower, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation--Continued Page Page 1. Manistique Harbor, Mich__ 1431 21. Muskegon Harbor, Mich... 1475 2. Menominee Harbor and 22..Whive Lake Harbor, Mich _ 1477 River; Mich. and Wis - 1433 23. Pentwater Harbor, Mich--. 1478 3. Oconto Harbor, Wis 1435 24. Ludington Harbor, Mich___ 1479 4. Green Bay Harbor, Wis ... 1437 25. Manistee Harbor, Mich -... 1481 5. Fox River, Wis._____.... 1439 26. Portage Lake Harbor of 6. Sturgeon Bay and Lake Refuge, Manistee County, Michigan Ship Canal, Wis_ 1444 Mich-----------_----- 1483 7. Algoma Harbor, Wis _.... 1447 27. Frankfort Harbor, Mich . - 1484 8. Kewaunee Harbor, Wis .... 1448 28. Leland Harbor, Mich ...... 1486 9. Two Rivers Harbor, Wis ... 1450 29. Traverse City Harbor, Mich- 1487 10. Manitowoc Harbor, Wis --- 1452 30. Charlevoix Harbor, Mich - 1488 11. Sheboygan Harbor, Wis -- 1454 31. Petoskey Harbor, Mich_ .. 1490 12. Port Washington Harbor, 32. Examinations, surveys, and Wis --- 1456 contingencies (general)--- 1491 13. Milwaukee Harbor, Wis -- 1458 33. Plant allotment...._... 1492 14. Racine Harbor, Wis_ 1461 34. Inactive Navigation projects. 1492 15. Kenosha Harbor, Wis_ 1463 35. Miscellaneous Activities 1493 16. St. Joseph Harbor, Mich .. 1465 Flood control 17. South Haven Harbor, Mich_ 1467 18. Saugatuck Harbor and Kala- 36. Preliminary examinations, mazoo River, Mich ... 1469 surveys, and miscellaneous 19. Holland Harbor, Mich .. _. 1470 studies for flood control, 20. Grand Haven Harbor and general-------------- 1494 Grand River, Mich- ... 1472 37. Miscellaneous activities .... 1495 1. MANISTIQUE HARBOR, MICH. Location. This harbor is on the north shore of Lake Michigan, about 135 miles northeasterly from Green Bay Harbor and 220 miles northerly from Milwaukee. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 701.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880. For further details, see page 1933 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 1422 of Annual Report for 1938. 1431 1432 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Existing project. This provides for two breakwaters extending from the shore on either side of the mouth of the Manistique River, 1,744 feet and 1,480 feet in length for the east and west breakwaters, respectively, and for a pier 375 feet long on the west side at the river mouth. It further provides for an entrance channel 19 feet deep from that depth in the lake to a point about 300 feet landward of the harbor entrance, thence 18 feet to a point about 1,150 feet upstream from the mouth of the river, and thence 18 feet, except where rock is encoun- tered at less depth, for a further distance of about 500 feet, with widths of 276 feet at the breakwater entrance, increasing to 475 feet through the outer basin, decreasing to 215 feet at the river mouth, thence varying from 180 feet to 325 feet at the upper limit; the total length of channel being about 4,100 feet. The breakwaters are formed of stone-filled piling and timber cribs, capped with concrete super- structure; the west pier is formed of stone-filled plank cribs. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $715,900, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $30,500. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1905 Breakwaters and outer harbor IH.Doe. 429, 58th Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2, 1907 Present location of west breakwater and pier at river Annual Report, 1908, p. 648, and mouth. unpublished report of Mar. 13, 1908, approved by Secretary of War, Apr. 3, 1908. May 17,1950 Present project dimensions of channel--_ _--- _ H. Doc. 721, 80th Cong., 2d sess.1 1 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. The act of May 17, 1950, provided that respon- sible local agencies shall furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secre- tary of the Army that they will hold and save the United States free from damage due to the construction work and the subsequent maintenance thereof. Local interests were notified on July 19, 1950, of the required conditions and requested to furnish assurances that they will be met. Negotiations for the above assurances are in prog- ress. All prior requirements have been complied with. Terminalfacilities. In addition to a car-ferry slip there are 2 coal and building material wharves, 2 fishing wharves, and numerouis lumberyard slips. While these facilities are considered fairly ade- quate for existing commerce, it is believed that a wharf, with rail connection and under public control, should be provided. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of condition surveys, by hired labor and use of Government plant, at a cost of $223. Miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $109. Prep- aration of plans for future south pier repair work cost $1,333. The :RIVERS AND 'HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1433 total cost was $1,664.64 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $507.82. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project in effect prior to the modification of May 17, 1950, was completed in 1917. No work has been done on the last modification of the project providing for pres- ent dimensions of channel. The construction of the breakwaters in- ;closing the basin was commenced in May 1911 and completed in November 1914. Construction of the plank-crib pier was commenced in May 1909 and completed in October 1909. Dredging of the chan- nel to 18 feet over practically all the area below the car-ferry slip was commenced in June 1915 and completed in July 1915. Dredging of the channel above the slip to ledge rock was commenced in July 1917 and completed in August 1917. The breakwaters are in gener- ally good condition. The plank-crib pier is in a very dilapidated condition and should be rebuilt. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 17.2 feet in the channel through the outer basin to the river mouth, thence 15 feet in the river to about 300 feet above the car-ferry slip, decreasing to about 12.5 feet over a width of about 90 feet along the west revetment to the coal wharf. The costs under the existing project were $307,252.18 for new work and $283,047.58 for maintenance, a total of $590,299.76. The total expenditures were $590,333.59. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New work: Approriatd-------------------- .....Appropriated _...... _ ...---- ... .............. Cost--...............------..----..---------.. ------------ ------------ ...---------- ... ...---------- .... . ------------ .........--------- ------------ . ..... $311, 0.2 23 $31 207. 311,207. 23 Expenditures--------------- -----------..----------------............---------............-------- 311, 207. 23 Maintenance: Appropriated- ...... $19, 000. 00 $19, 000. 00 $30, 371. 15 $500. 00 $17, 000. 00 299, 797. 20 Cost ........--------------- 25, 705. 71 12, 262. 70 29, 613. 67 1, 413. 78 1, 664. 64 283, 047. 58 Expenditures......---------.. 19, 901.18 19,191.66 30, 263. 08 471. 87 507. 82 283, 081. 41 1Includes $3,955.05 for new work and $0.00 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project--___--------_--------- $408, 600 2. MENOMINEE HARBOR AND RIVER, MICH., AND WIS. Location. On the west shore of Green Bay, distant about 49 miles northeasterly from Green Bay Harbor, and about 155 miles from Milwaukee via Sturgeon Bay Canal. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 723.) Previous projects. Prior to 1902 the harbor and river constituted two works. Harbor: River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1871, September 19, 1890, and March 3, 1899. River: River and Harbor Acts of September 19, 1890, July 13, 1892, and June 3, 1896. For further details see page 1933 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 1424 of Annual Report for 1938. 1434 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Existing project. This provides for protecting the mouth of the river by parallel piers 400 feet apart and about 1,870 and 2,681 feet in length for the north and south piers, respectively; for a channel 21 feet deep from that depth in the bay to the upper end of the Mari- nette municipal wharf, about 4,700 feet above the Ogden Street Bridge, and 10,700 feet from the outer end in the bay where the width is 600 feet, reducing to 300 feet between the piers and up to Ogden Street Bridge, thence 200 feet in the river to the upper end of the mu- nicipal wharf, with an enlarged turning basin 21 feet deep on the south side of the channel just below that wharf, and for a channel 12 feet deep and generally 90 feet wide upstream from the upper end of the municipal wharf for a distance of 2,500 feet to the vicinity of the Marinette Yacht Club. Except for 168 feet of concrete caissons at outer end of south pier, the piers are formed of stone-filled piling and timber cribs, the entire north pier and 2,156 feet of the south pier hav- ing been repaired with concrete superstructure. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctua- tions of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a tem- porary nature, due to wind and barometric pressures, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work, exclusive of modifiication, was $149,504 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $26,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1871 Entrance piers 1___________---..___......-______....-. Annual Report, 1867, p. 132. June 13,1902 Consolidation of the project for the harbor and river, H. Doc. 419, 56th Cong., 1st sess. and for a channel 18 feet deep. Mar. 4, 1913 Partial restoration of the work above the bridge which had been eliminated by the act of Mar. 3, 1905. July 3, 1930 For 20-foot depth in the channel and 18-foot depth in H. Doc. 171, 70th Cong., 1st sess. the turning basin. Aug. 30, 1935 For 21-foot depth in the channel and the turning basin Rivers and Harbors Committee and enlargement of the turning basin. Doc. 28, 73d Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2,1945 For extending channel 12 feet deep, to vicinity of H. Doc. 228, 76th Cong., 1st sess. 3 Marinette Yacht Club. 1Completed under previous projects. 2 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. In addition to a car-ferry slip, there are nu- merous wharves for handling coal, building materials, and miscel- laneous commodities. The city of Marinette has provided a public wharf. The facilities are considered fairly adequate for existing commerce, except that there is need for a public wharf owned by the city of Menominee, with warehouse and railway connection. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of dredging 14,600 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depth at a cost of $10,940. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $107. Miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $641. All work RIVERS AND HARBORS--MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1435 was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $11,688.26. The total net expenditures were $11,675.75. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project in effect prior to the modification of March 2, 1945, was completed in 1938. No additional work is necessary to provide a depth of 12 feet in the extension of the channel to the vicinity of the Marinette Yacht Club as project depth or more is now available. The entrance piers were completed in 1884 and are in generally good condition except for portions of the south pier which require repairs. Dredging of the channel below the Mari- nette municipal wharf and enlarging the turning basin, to existing project depth, was commenced in May 1938 and completed in Novem- ber 1938. The inner 654 feet of the north pier is no longer essential for the preservation of the channel and is therefore maintained only for a length of about 1,216 feet. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 21 feet in the channel to the Marinette municipal wharf and in the turning basin, except in the southerly 140 feet of the basin, where it shoals to about 8.4 feet along the extreme southerly limit. The channel above the municipal wharf has depths of 12 feet or more for a distance of 2,500 feet to the vicinity of the Marinette Yacht Club. The river is available for rafting and logging for about 102 miles above its mouth. The costs and expenditures under the exist- ing project, were $149,504.49 for new work and $552,285.62 for main- tenance, a total of $701,790.11. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated--------- -- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ $461,927.79 Cost ..----------------- ------------------------ ------------ ------------.......... 461,927. 79 ------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures_ 461, 927. 79 Maintenance: Appropriated-------........ $3, 000. 00 $4, 000.00 $10, 888. 51 $3, 500. 00 $13, 500. 00 590, 354. 39 Cost----------------... . 2, 949. 72 6, 302. 01 11, 023. 12 3, 436. 56 11, 688. 26 588, 479. 21 Expenditures------.......---. 3, 683. 07 3, 893. 33 11, 023. 12 3, 449. 07 11, 675. 75 588, 479. 21 1 Includes $312,423.30 for new work and $36,193.59 for maintenance for previous projects. 3. OCONTO HARBOR, WIS. Location. On the west shore of Green Bay, distant about 31 miles northeasterly from Green Bay Harbor, Wis., and about 25 miles south- westerly from Menominee Harbor, Mich., and Wis., at the mouth of Oconto River. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 703.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of August 2, 1882. A modification of this project was approved by the Chief of Engineers March 11, 1897. For further details see page 1934 of An- nual Report for 1915 and page 1427 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for protecting the river mouth by parallel piers 140 feet apart extending from the shore line on either side of the Oconto River, 1,350 and 2,200 feet in length for the north and south piers, respectively, and for a channel 15 feet deep at low water datum from that depth in the bay up the river, a distance of 1436 'REPORT :OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 800 feet above its mouth to the upper end of the turning basin, a total length of 3,800 feet, varying in width from the 150 feet at the outer end, increasing to 300 feet near the outer end of the south pier, reduc- ing to 100 feet between the piers and enlarging to 375 feet in the turn- ing basin. The piers are formed of slab- and stone-filled piling, about 70 feet of the outer end of the south pier having been capped with con- crete superstructure. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations .ofwater level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or be- low the annual mean stage and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $46,184.25, ex- clusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1953) 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 Aug. 2,1882 Piers, except for inner 300 feet of south pier and 250 Annual Report, 1881, p. 2066. feet of north pier built by city.' June 25, 1910 Present project dimensions of channel and turning H. Doc. 538, 61st Cong., 2d sess. basin. Plan C.2 I Completed under previous projects. 9 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. These consist of 2 municipally owned wharves of 400- and 100-foot frontage, respectively, for miscellaneous freight, which are open to general public use. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of preliminary work for condition surveys by hired labor and use of Government plant at a total cost and net expenditure for maintenance of $9.30. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1912. The piers were completed in 1885. Dredging of the channel and turning basin to existing project depth was commenced in July 1911 and completed in May 1912. The north pier is washed out. The south pier is in poor condition. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 6.3 feet in the entrance channel and 3.1 feet over a width of about 85 feet on the north side of the turning basin along the municipal wharf. The river is avail- able for logging and rafting for a distance of about 50 miles above its mouth. The costs and expenditures under the existing project were $46,184.25 for new work and $40,122.39 for maintenance, a total of $86,306.64. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1437 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated -----------.------------------------------------------1,,------ $130, 753. 72 Cost..-----------------.- -------------.------------------------------------ 130, 753. 72 Expenditures--...............--------------------..........----------....... ............------------...........------------............ 130, 753. 72 Maintenance: ........ Appropriated------- $1,000. 00 -$500. 00 $418. 93 .....-----------..... $800. 00 49, 074. 27 Cost--------------- 782. 08 --........ 711.48 831.44 ------------ 9. 30 48, 283. 57 Expenditures......... ------ 1, 157. 40 -288. 52 831. 44 ............ 9. 30 48, 283. 57 I Includes $84,569.47 for new work and $8,161.18 for maintenance for previous projects. 4. GREEN BAY HARBOR, WIS. Location. Located at the mouth of the Fox River, at the head of Green Bay, distant about 180 miles from Milwaukee, Wis., via Stur- geon Bay Canal, and about 49 miles southwesterly from Menominee Harbor, Mich., and Wis. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 725.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 23, 1866. This project was modified by the River and Harbor Acts of June 23, 1874; July 13, 1892; and June 3, 1896. For further details see page 1934 of Annual Report of 1915 and page 1431, Annual Re- port for 1938. Existing project. This provides for an outer channel in Green Bay about 10 miles long and 22 feet deep, from that depth in the bay to the mouth of Fox River, varying in width from 500 feet at the outer end to 300 feet at the river mouth, including widening of the bend outside of Tail Point Light; for protecting the portion through Grassy Island, about 700 feet long, on the east side by a stone-filled timber pile revetment capped with concrete superstructure; for straightening the channel from the inner end of Grassy Island to the river mouth; for widening the channel in Fox River through the city of Green Bay by the removal of shoals at the mouth of East River and between the two upper railroad bridges to a depth of 22 feet; for a turning basin 22 feet deep at the mouth of East River; for a turning basin 20 feet deep above the Chicago & North Western Railway bridge near the southern limits of the city of Green Bay; for an inner channel in the river 150 feet wide and 18 feet deep extending upstream about 31/2 miles from the latter turning basin to De Pere, terminating in another turning basin 18 feet deep with sufficient area to accommodate 500-foot vessels. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 21/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The estimate of cost for new work for the entire project (1953) is $1,772,300, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects and excluding $70,000 contributed and $30,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance for the entire project is $50,000. 1438 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 23, 1866 Outer channel and revetment at Grassy Island 1-...... Annual Report, 1867, p. 70. July 13,1892 Inner channel 1---............. Unpublished report approved Aug. ..------------. 3, 1892. June 25, 1910 Turning basin at De Pere..............---------------------- H. Doc. 522, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8,1917 Maintenance of the turning basin at De Pere-......... H. Doc. 1017, 64th Cong., 1st sess. 2 Mar. 3,1925 Increasing depth of inner channel and turning basin H. Doc. 294, 68th Cong., 1st sess. to 18 feet. Aug. 30,19353 Deepening outer channel to 22 feet with widening Rivers and Harbors Committee 2 and straightening inside of Tail Point Bend, widen- Doc. 40, 72d Cong., 1st sess. ing the channel in Fox River through the city of Green Bay to a depth of 22 feet. Aug. 26,1937 Turning basin above the Chicago & North Western Rivers and Harbors Committee 2 Ry. bridge. Doc. 73, 74th Cong., 2d sess. 2 Mar. 2,1945 Turning basin at mouth of East River-------------H. Doc. 95, 76th Cong., 1st sess. ICompleted 2 under previous projects. Contain latest published maps. =Included in the Public Works Administration program, Jan. 3, 1934. Local cooperation. The act of March 2, 1945, provided 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 as required and contribute $30,000 toward the cost of dredging the turning basin at the mouth of East River. Assurances of local cooperation were furnished by the city of Green Bay and were approved by the Chief of Engineers on December 6, 1950. All prior requirements have been complied with. Terminal facilities. There are numerous wharves for the handling of coal, petroleum products, grain, pulpwood, wood pulp, sulfur, cement, building materials, and miscellaneous commodities located on this waterway. Green Bay has provided a municipal wharf open to the public. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of dredging 115,000 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths at a cost of $49,498. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $7,442. Miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $1,297. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $58.236.57 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $58,206.68. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project in effect prior to the modification of March 2, 1945, was completed in 1938. No work has been done on the last modification of the project providing for a turning basin at the mouth of East River. Deepening and widening the outer channel in Green Bay, to existing project depth and width, was commenced in August 1934 and completed in November 1936. Dredging the channel in Fox River through the city of Green Bay was commenced in May 1935 and completed in November 1935. Dredging the turning basin above the Chicago & North Western Railway bridge was commenced in August 1938 and completed in September 1938. Dredging the inner channel and turning basin to existing project depth was commenced in June 1926 and completed in October 1926. The east revetment at Grassy Island, built in 1869, RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1439 is in generally good condition. The west revetment was entirely re- moved in July 1935. The controlling depth at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year was 22 feet in the outer channel and in the channel through the city of Green Bay, 19 feet in turning basin above railway bridge, 15 feet in the inner channel, and 18 feet in the turning basin at De Pere except for some shoaling at upper end. The head of deepwater navigation is at De Pere. The costs under the existing project were as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds__ _ ------------ .----.-. __.-----.. -- - $667, 916. 59 $994, 781.02 $1, 662, 697. 61 Public Works funds __--__------___ ------- _____ 940, 800.00 _---------.---940, 800. 00 Total----.---_. --------- 1, 608, 716. 59 994, 781.02 2, 603, 497. 61 The expenditures were $1,662,629.55 regular funds and $940,800 public works funds, a total of $2,603,429.55. In addition $70,000 contributed funds were expended on new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to Jume S30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 194912 New work: ................-------------------------------............-------......................-------------............ Appropriated----- $2, 005, 691.08 Cost___ ---------- --------------- 2, 005, 691.08 Expenditures--- ------------ ---------------------------- 2, 005, 691. 08 Maintenance: Appropriated- ........ $47, 000.00 $65, 500. 00 $42, 500. 00 $63, 400. 00 $58, 500. 00 1, 003, 924. 47 Cost--------------- 47, 895. 01 71, 011. 87 43, 185. 05 62, 777. 09 58, 236. 57 1, 003, 699. 21 Expenditures --------. 47, 225.32 65, 762. 97 42, 523. 97 63, 400. 00 58, 206. 68 1, 003, 631. 15 1 Includes $396,974.49 for new work and $8,918.19 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition $70,000 for new work and $0.00 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- priated for completion for existing project------- ----------- $163, 500 5. FOX RIVER, WIS. Location. This river rises in Columbia County, Wis., and flows in a northerly direction into Green Bay. Its length is about 176 miles. The Wolf River, physically the main river but by designation a tributary of the Fox, rises in the central part of Forest County, Wis., and flows in a southerly direction about 220 miles into the Fox River 10 miles above Oshkosh. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 726 for Lake Winnebago and lower Fox River.) Previous projects. As provided by special act of July 7, 1870, and River and Harbor Act of June 10, 1872, the original project was modified by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1873. The improvement of the Wisconsin River was abandoned in 1887 (Annual Report for 1887, p. 2096). For further details see page 1940 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 1434 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for deepening and widening the channel of Fox River from De Pere, 7 miles above the mouth, to 1440 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Portage, Wis., a total length of 156 miles, the depth between De Pere and Montello, 125 miles, to be 6 feet, with 9.6 feet in rock cut below De Pere lock and 7 feet in other rock cuts on the lower river below Menasha lock; and from Montello to Portage, 31 miles, the depth to be 4 feet; the width of channel from Lake Winnebago to Montello to be 100 feet, with necessary widening at bends; for the construction and reconstruction of 27 locks and 16 dams; for a concrete retaining wall at Kaukauna; for construction and maintenance of harbors hav- ing depths of 6 feet on Lake Winnebago; for widening Neenah Channel to 100 feet, with a 6-foot depth for a length of about 1 mile; and for dredging, snagging, and otherwise improving Wolf River from its mouth to New London, a distance of 47 miles, the depth to be 4 feet. All depths are referred to standard low water. Ordinary and extreme fluctuations of water level above and below mean stages on various parts of the improvement, due to floods and other causes, are about as follows: Ordinary fluctuations Extreme fluctuations Place Above mean Below mean Above mean Below mean stage (feet) stage (feet) stage (feet) stage (feet) Lower Fox River at De Pere Dam _._...... .. 1. O0 1.4 2. 5 4. 0 Lake Winnebago-__-_________-___-__________-_ 1. 2 1.3 2. 2 3. 7 Upper Fox River at Berlin Dam _____.._... ... 2. 7 1.4 5. 7 2. 0 Wolf River at New London __--__ _____-_ 5. 0 2. 6 8. 8 3.0 The estimated cost of new work (1953) is $2,958,300 for the upper river and $799,400 for the lower river; a total of $3,757,700 exclusive of the amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $20,000 for the upper river, if project dimensions are once fully obtained and $110,000 for the lower river; "atotal of $130,000. The latest (1953) estimate of annual cost of operation and care of the locks and dams, is $250,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 5,1886 Improvement of Fox River .-------------............ Annual Report, 1885, pp. 2041-2045 (plan of a board approved Dec. 10, 1884, as modified by Corps of Engineers, May 14, 1886). Sept. 19, 1890 Dredging Fond du Lac Harbor on Lake Winnebago__ H. Ex. Doc.24, 51st Cong., 1st sess. Annual Report, 1890, p. 2390. June 3,1896 Improvement of Wolf River ..-........... __.- - No prior survey or estimate. _ Do _---. June 13,1902 Improvement of Stockbridge, of Calumet and Miller Bay, and of Brothertown Harbors, on Lake Winne- Do. Mar. 2, 1907 bago. Mar. 3,1925 Increased depth in rock cuts on lower river, widening H. Doc. 294, 68th Cong., 1st sess. Neenah Channel, and for a concrete retaining wall at Kaukauna. June 26, 1934 1 Operation and care of locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. 1 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. The latest published maps are contained in H. Doc. 146, 67th Cong., 2d sess., and in H. Doc. 294, 68th Cong., 1st sess. Locks and dams, Fox River, Wis. -3 Depth at nor- t.7 Dis- mal pool 00 tance Avail- O Dis- Clear Character Date of Name of lock or dam from Nearest town tance width able Lift of founda- Kind of Type of construction comple- Actual 00 Green length (feet) dam cost (miles) (feet) Breast Lower tion tion Bay (feet) wall 1 miter M (miles) sill (feet)(feet (feet) i co De Pere lock 2__________________ De Pere Dam 2--............. -- 1 7. 1 1 7. 2 ---- do .. ...... i De Pere ..-----..-------........-- 6.... i 36.0 ................. i----- 146.0 1----- 8.9 .... . i 1---- 1 -1--- 10.3 ..... .. 1 12. 0 1 Rock-.... ___do.---- ------------ Fixed 3 4___ 1 Concrete.............. do ................ 1 - 1936 1929 1---- $229, 209, 307.79 536.08 Little Kaukauna lock 2 _______ 13.0 . do 6 36.0 146.0 7.2 8.0 9. 5 Clay -.... --.- do___ - - - - - 1938 362, 426.81 Little Kaukauna Dam 2........ 131.....do- . 6 -------------------------------- Clay and Fixed 3 r___ Piles and concrete --- 1926 179, 397.62 gravel. Rapide Croche lock 2..._______ 19. 2 Wrightstown. 2 36.0 146.0 8. 3 8.8 9.3 Rock ___ Concrete --------- -- - d 1934 228,738.33 Rapide Croche Dam ...... _________ 19.3 -.. do ....-. 2 ___do ...... 1930 118,975.40 Kaukauna fifth lock 2........ td _ 22.8 Kaukauna.... 35. 6 144.0 9.1 6. 7 7.4 __do ---- Fixed 2.-- Composite -........... 1898 513, 309.90 0 Kaukauna fourth lock 2......... 23.1 ... do ...... 36.6 144. 1 10 2 6.9 6.0 ___do__-. Stone masonry...... 1879 37,536.37 Kaukauna third lock 2 ..... 23.3 30 6 144.0 10.2 6. 9 6.3 ___do ____ .... do ....... ...... 1879 39, 948. 41 Kaukauna second lock 2_..... 23.4 ..do .------ .... --.. .. . .. . _...... 35.0 144.0 9.6 6.0 6.0 ___do ------ .--_ do ..... ......... 1903 24, 312.77 Kaukauna first lock 2_________ 23.6 35. 1 144.4 11.0 6. 9 6.0 __do ...... Fixed-- ___ .... do _... ...........1883 38, 703.52 Kaukauna Dam 2......___.... 24 0 . Concrete __....... ....do ...... __do -.- Fixed 334 4--___ 1931 123, 763.41 Kaukauna guard lock-......... 24. 0 40.0 9.4 ._do -- Fixed Stone masonry-....... 1891 12, 630.30 Little Chute combind lock: F......... Lower 2 . .................. . . . . . . . . . . .. . 25. 4 Little Chute._ 1 35.4 146. 5 10 9 6.0 8.6 .__do ...... Fixed ........... 4 -- .....do ..-----.... 1879 Upper 2- 25. 4 .... 102,303.82 ....- do_ ...... 1 36.3 144.1 10.6 7.6 6.0 Hardpan_ do .... .. .-- 1879 Little Chute second lock 2____.... 26. 4 .... do --. 35.0 144. 2 13.8 8.0 6.2 Rock _ ........... .... do .. .-- .. .. 1881 48, 555.36 Little Chute first (guard) lock 2_ 26. 5 ----....do ....... 35.4 O 6.6 ....... __do ..... .. . do .. ..... 1904 57, 816. 56 Little Chute Dam 2_........... 26. 6 ___do ...... Fixed a 4___Concrete..._ 82, 533. 74 M Cedars lock s__________________ 27.3 1 35.0 144.0 9.8 6. 8 7.3 __do .-- .... __ Stone masonry- ..... 1932 1888 34, 972. 19 M Cedars Dam 2 ....--........... 27.4 . ...-. do .... 1 - do . .. Fixed 3 4___ Concrete .... _......__ 1933 84, 872. 55 do Appleton fourth lock 2_________ 30. 7 .. . do ..._ 1 35.0 144.0 7.6 8.1 7.9 _ do --- Stone masonry-........ 1907 40, 892. 55 Appleton lower dam 2.-------- 30.9 1 Fixed 3 4__ Concrete_________ 1934 73, 902. 53 Appleton third lock 2____ ______ 31.3 ....do ....... 35.0 8.7 6.0 8. 6 _do ___. Stone masonry-....... 1909 32, 238.39 Appleton second lock 2_........ 31.6 .....do ........ 35. 1 144. 6 9.6 6.9 6.0 Clay .__ .... do .. .. .... ..... 1901 22, 939. 54 Appleton first lock 2_________........ 31.9 35.0 144. 7 10.0 6.6 6.0 Rock_____ ........... Concrete----------- .... do _............. 1884 36, 004. 48 Appleton upper dam........... 32. 2 .. . ....-do-- -. -. .__do_____ Fixed a ... Concrete............. 1940 151, 558.40 H Menasha lock 2_.__.........__ 37. 0 Menasha...... 35. 4 144.0 8. 5 7.2 8.0 Clay ..... Composite ... __.... 1899 519,326.46 Menasha Dam 2................ 37. 8 --.. do.----.. Hardpan__ Concrete. ........ 1937 84, 686.04 Eureka lock.................__ 81.0 Eureka.------ 35. 0 148. 6 2.0 7.9 10.1 Sand _..... Stone masonry and 1876 51, 127. 51 Ol Fixed 3 .. concrete. H y Eureka Dam..............___ 81.2 .. do .... . Earth...._ Timber and plank .-.- 1877 10, 276.15 r- Berlin lock_........... ..... __ 89.3 Berlin. _-..... 34. 8 148.6 1.3 7.4 9.2 Clay ..... Fixed 4 Stone masonry ._.... 1878 44, 370. 98 A Berlin Dam................___ _ 89.4 ..--- do . . . . Earth ... - Timber cribs__........ 1894 14, 747. 14 White River lock............___ 99.3 Princeton..... 34. 5 148.5 1.9 7.2 10. 7 Clay...... Stone masonry........ 1878 58, 709.94 White River Dam ............ 99. 2 .... do ........ ........ Earth..... Fixed . Timber cribs-......... 1895 17,285.64 See footnotes at end of table. Locks and dams, Fox River, Wis.--Continued )I Depth at nor- )-r Dis- mal pool tance tac Dis- Clear Avail- Avail- Character Date of Actual Name of lock or dam from Green Nearest town tance width able length Lift) (feet) Breast er of founda- on dam Type of construction Type of construction comle- comle tion cost al Bay (miles) (feet) (feet) wall stmiter C (miles)wa sill . . .. .. ..(feet) (feet) O Princeton lock ..... ___...___ 108.6 Princeton..... 3 34.9 148.4 1. 5 7.3 9.5 Sand ...... Stone masonry_ _..... 1878 $51, 577.84 O Princeton Dam ____ ___._____ 108. 6 --. do ...... 3 ------- __do --..- Fixed .. Timber cribs- ....... 1898 11, 265. 69 Grand River lock_______ 129. 2 Montello .... 3 34. 7 148.3 1.4 6.4 9.8 Clay-__-_- Stone masonry.... 1878 56, 989. 43 Grand River Dam_..._________ 129. 2 .... do __... 3 Clay and Fixed 4___ Timber cribs -. -- 1898 8, 446.86 0H sand. Montello lock 22 132. 5 -. do . . . . 35.3 137.0 3.8 4.8 5. 7 Sand .-. Composite-__......... 1901 54, 889.83 Montello Dam .......... 132. 6 ..-- _ do -... ---do------- Fixed 4 Timber cribs ........ 1933 56, 772. 55 0 Governor Bend lock 2_____ ___ 156. 7 Portage..... 35.0 137.0 3.8 67.0 .. ... ..- 6 5.2 do -- - --- --- do ................ -do__--------------- 1931 530,825.38 Governor Bend Dam 2__ ______ 156.7 - ._ do ... . . 6 Fixed .. ___do..... ............ ..do 1865 (7) Fort Winnebago lock _________ Portage lock ____...........__ .. 160.9 -. do ._.... 163.1 .....do __ . ... .. .. 2 .. 34. 7 35. 2 137.0 146. 0 6.4 2. 3 5. 8 10. 5 5. 6 Clay ....-- 8.2 Sand ---- _ ........... Composite....--------- Concrete-__- ........ _ 1936 1928 521, 515. 46 179, 604.83 z 0 1 Depth shown in on breast wall, which is controlling depth for upper pool. ' Partially rebuilt. z 2 Original structure built prior to assumption of control by the United States on Sept. ' Depth shown is on upper sill, which is controlling depth. 18, 1872. 7 Unknown. 3 Provided with sluices. 4 Flash boards used. C Cn w1 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1443 Recommended modifications of project. Legislation authorizing the abandonment of that part of the improvement of Wolf River above Fremont and the upper Fox River from the mouth of the Wolf to the Wisconsin River has been recommended in House Document No. 146, 67th Congress, 2d session. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. The wharf and landing facilities are, in gen- eral, adequate for the accommodation of existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: Opera- tions consisted of dredging 9,510 cubic yards of materials from the river channels and canals below Little Kaukauna lock, Rapid Croche lock, Kaukauna fifth lock, Kaukauna fourth lock, Little Chute com- bined locks, Appleton fourth lock, Menasha lock, and removal of silt, stone, and debris from the lock floors of Kaukauna first, Little Chute Combined, Little Chute second, Cedars, Appleton fourth, second, and first locks, at a cost of $8,513. General repairs to the canal banks along the river were made at cost of $4,30.3. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $527 and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $1,310. The total cost was $14,653.18 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $13,153.06. Operating and care: Operations consisted of making necessary re- pairs to locks, dams, and lock houses; including overhauling and re- pairing valve operating mechanism at Kaukauna third lock, replacing decayed timbers in the lower gates of Kaukauna second lock, renew- ing timber and planking in left wall and short section in right wall of Little Chute Guard lock, sandblasting and painting four sluice gates at Cedars dam, drilling a new water supply well at Berlin lock dwelling; all at a cost of $42,587. The locks and dams were operated in accordance with the existing project, except that operation of the locks at Governor Bend, Fort Winnebago and Portage ceased on July 7, 1951, and at Eureka, White River, Grand River, Princeton and Montello ceased on July 27, 1951, and gages were read; all at a cost of $133,731. The lower gates were rebuilt and valve operating mechanism overhauled at Little Chute second lock at a cost of $7,480. At Cedars lock the valves were repaired and overhauled at a cost of $7,117. At Appleton fourth lock the upper and lower gates were rebuilt and the valves and operating mechanism were overhauled and repaired at a cost of $40,529. Valves were procured for Appleton first lock at a cost of $3,564. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant except for the well drilling at Berlin lock. The total cost of operating and care was $235,007.78. The total net ex- penditures for operating and care were $225,629.72. The total cost of all work was $249,660.96. The total net expendi- tures for all work were $238,782.78. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 44 percent complete (upper river, 25 percent; lower, 83 percent). Twenty-two original locks and nine original dams have been rebuilt; five additional locks and dams have been built by the United States. (See existing project for year of completion of each.) The structures and the dredging in pools have increased the original depths generally 1444 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 about 2 feet. The controlling depths at standard low water at the close of the fiscal year were as follows: Fox River: De Pere to mouth of Wolf River---------------------------- 6. O0 Thence to Eureka lock -------------------------------------- 3. 2 Wolf River : Mouth to 1 mile below Partridge Crop Lake------------------ 3. 5 Thence to New London-------------------------------------- 2. 0 fHarbors on Lake Winnebago-------------- -------------------- 1.0-3.0 The practicable drafts of vessels are about one-half foot less than the controlling depths which prevail throughout the year except when the rivers are frozen, usually from December 1 to April 1. As commerce no longer existed on the upper Fox River from the Wolf River to the Wisconsin River, Federal expenditures for continuing the operation of the nine locks on this portion of the project were no longer justified. Accordingly the operation of these structures was discontinued in July 1951. The work remaining to be done to com- plete the project is dredging in the upper Fox River and the upper portion of the Wolf River and rock removal and deepening Neenah Channel on lower Fox River; which are no longer considered neces- sary. Except for Menasha lock, which should be rebuilt, the existing locks and dams are in generally fair to good condition. The costs under the existing project were $871,724.01 for new work and $5,- 763,104.67 for maintenance, including $3,166,886.74 for operating and care, a total of $6,634,828.68. The total expenditures were $6,626,- 626.15. In addition, the sum of $3,795,495.53 (including $89,309.40 under previous projects) was expended between July 5, 1884, and June 30, 1935, on the operating and care of the works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,195., includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated......-------...........---------- ------------ -----------------------...... ............------------ $4, 111, 633. 64 Cost......------------ ----------------- ----------- -------------......---------- 4,111, 633. 64 ------------ ......------------ ..........----------- Expenditures..................----... ........---------..........------.....--- 4,111, 633. 64 Maintenance: Appropriated- ........-- $299, 500. 00 $246,000.00 $270,000.00 $265, 900. 00 $242, 500. 00 9, 558, 254. 97 Cost------------------ 289, 777. 54 341, 644. 66 297, 950. 10 287, 860. 54 249, 660. 96 9, 558, 632. 20 ........ Expenditures----- 173, 942. 55 347, 298. 68 262, 058. 66 298, 887. 14 238, 782. 78 9, 550, 397. 67 1 Includes $3,239,909.63 for new work and $89.309.40 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project----------------- $2, 886, 000 6. STURGEON BAY AND LAKE MICHIGAN SHIP CANAL, WIS. Location. This improvement is on the west shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 52 miles northeasterly from Green Bay and about 128 miles northerly from Milwaukee. (See U.S. Lake Survey Chart No. 728.) Prev.ious projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1873, and June 14, 1880. The United States assumed possession of RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1445 the canal April 25, 1893, as authorized by the River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892. The original project for the canal was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 18, 1894, modified by River and Harbor Act of June 3, 1896. For further details, see page 1935 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 1441 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for an outer harbor or stilling basin protected by two converging breakwaters, each 1,344 feet in length, extending from the shore on either side of the easterly or Lake Michigan end of the canal; for a revetted canal 7,200 feet in length, varying in width from 160 to 250 feet; for a channel 23 feet deep in rock cut, extending from that depth in Lake Michigan to about 800 feet west of the east entrance of the revetted canal, a length of about 0.6 mile; thence a channel 22 feet deep through an additional 6,400 feet of revetted canal and through Sturgeon Bay to the vicinity of Sherwood Point, a length of about 8 miles, the total length of channel being about 8.6 miles; the width of channel being 600 feet in Lake Michigan, reducing to 200 feet through the harbor and 130 to 220 feet through the revetted canal, thence 250 feet through Sturgeon Bay to a point 5,400 feet northwest of the railroad bridge in the city of Sturgeon Bay and thence 500 feet to the vicinity of Sherwood Point; for a turning basin 20 feet deep, on the southwesterly side of the channel, southeasterly of the highway bridge, between the city and the Bushman wharves; and that the turning basin immediately west of the revetted canal be eliminated from the project. The breakwaters are formed of stone-filled piling and timber cribs and have been pro- vided with concrete superstructures; the revetments are formed of tim- ber and steel piling, 886 feet having been provided with concrete superstructure. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $736,303, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $120,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1873 Breakwaters 1------- _.------------............... H. Ex. Doe. 34, 42d Cong., 2d sess. Annual Report, 1872, p. 171. July 13,1892 Acquisition of the canal-__-----------..--....---.--.- H. Ex. Doc. 106, 49th Cong., 2d sess. June 13, 1902 Canal revetments and consolidation of the canal and H. Doe. 117, 56th Cong., 2d sess. harbor works. Aug. 30, 1935 Present project dimensions of the channels and elimi- Rivers and Harbors Committee 2 nation of turning basin immediately west of the Doc. 9, 74th Cong., 1st sess. revetted canal. Mar. 2,1945 Turning basin betewen the city and the Bushman H. Doe. 421, 78th Cong., 2d sess.5 wharves. i Completed under previous projects. 2Contain latest published maps. 1446 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. As the canal and connecting channel is a through waterway, the only terminal facilities are in the city of Stur- geon Bay, 4 miles from the west end of the revetted portion of the canal. These facilities consist of 4 coal wharves, 4 ship-building yards, and 1 package-freight wharf. The city of Sturgeon Bay has provided a public wharf. There is also an inactive large stone wharf located about 5 miles northwesterly from the city of Sturgeon Bay. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of dredging 42,300 cubic yards of materials with Government dipper dredge for restoration of project depths in the canal at a cost of $21,279; and maintenance dredging in progress at the close of the fiscal year by the Government hopper dredge at the harbor entrance cost $5,812. Condition surveys cost $6,793, and miscellaneous inspec- tions and reports $442 done by hired labor and Government plant. The breakwaters were filled with 1,112 tons of stone, by hired labor and use of Government plant, at a cost of $8,001. Reconstruction of 700 linear feet of north revetment in progress at the end of the fiscal year cost $89,511. The total cost was $131,838.01 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $119,040.67. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1946. The breakwaters were completed in 1880, and the canal revetments in 1903. Dredging and rock removal at the easterly entrance to the canal and dredging in the westerly section of the canal, to existing project depth, were commenced in May 1940 and com- pleted in September 1940. Deepening and widening the middle section of the canal to existing project depth and width was commenced in May 1942 and completed in August 1942. Dredging of the turning basin was commenced in June 1946 and completed in July 1946. The breakwaters are in generally good condition. The canal revetments require repairs and backfilling. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 20.5 feet in the canal and 19.5 feet in the turning basin. The costs under the existing project were $736,303 for new work and $1,758,578.28 for maintenance, a total of $2,494,881.28. The total expenditures were $2,482,051.15. In addition, the sum of $425,259.17 (including $189,319.35 under previous projects) was expended between April 25, 1893, and June 30, 1917, on the operat- ing and care of the works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite appropriations for such purposes. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated---- ..................------- ....--------------------- ---------------------- $1,059, 722. 40 Cost......----.....-------------...........-------------------------------...............................----------------.. 1, 059, 722. 40 Expenditures .....--....------.....................---..........------------------------------ 1, 059, 722. 40 --------....-----.....-........... Maintenance: Appropriated- ........ $129, 000. 00 $192, 500.00 $22, 019. 71 $4, 000.00 $168, 300. 00 2, 251, 055. 34 Cost--------- ---- ...... 126, 989. 72 116, 652. 81 104, 426. 15 5, 452. 44 131, 838. 01 2, 214, 247. 66 Expenditures----......-- 130, 395. 61 101, 943. 66 108, 194. 71 8, 368. 96 119, 040. 67 2, 201, 417. 53 I Includes $323,419.40 for new work and $219,729.56 for maintenance for previous projects. RIVERS AND HARBORS--MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1447 7. ALGOMA HARBOR, WIS. Location. Algoma Harbor is on the west shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 68 miles from Green Bay via Sturgeon Bay Canal and about 115 miles northerly from Milwaukee. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 703.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1871, and modified by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1873; March 3, 1875; July 5, 1884; and March 3, 1899. For further details see page 1935 of Annual Report of 1915, and page 1445, Annual Report for 1938. Emisting project. This provides for an outer harbor 14 feet deep enclosed by a north pier, 1,102 feet long, extending approximately normal to the shore, and a south breakwater, 1,530 feet long, extend- ing from the shore at a point about 1,000 feet south of the remaining 481 feet of the pier on the south side of the channel at the mouth of Ahnapee River, and for a channel of same depth as outer harbor, except where rock is encountered at less depth, extending from that depth in the lake up the river a distance of 1,000 feet from its mouth, a total length of about 2,100 feet; this channel varies in width from 175 to 80 feet at Second Street Bridge. The piers are formed of stone-filled timber cribs and piling and the breakwater of stone-filled timber cribs, concrete caissons, and piling. The north pier and south breakwater have been provided with concrete superstructure. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctua- tions of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage and extreme fluctuations of a tem- porary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $99,236, ex- clusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $13,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1871 North pier or breakwater I- ...- _ _ -........ Annual Report, 1871, p. 126. _....-- Mar. 2, 1907 South breakwater and present project dimensions of Unpublished report submitted channel and basin. Sept. 25, 1907. 2 (No prior survey or estimate. 1 Completed under previous projects. 2 The latest published map is in Annual Report, 1908, p. 1954. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. These consist of a coal wharf and several fish- ing wharves. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fi~cal year. Operations consisted of preliminary work for condition surveys by hired labor and use of Government plant, at a cost of $9 and miscellaneous inspections and reports at a cost of $27. The total cost for maintenance was $35.68. The total net expenditures were $34.30. 1448 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1909. The north pier was completed in 1890, the south pier and breakwater and dredging in 1909. The north pier and south breakwater are in generally good condition. The south stub pier at the river mouth is in a dilapidated condition and should be re- built. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 14 feet in the entrance channel to the outer end of south stub pier, decreasing to 12 feet to the coal wharf at the inner end of the north pier, thence 9 feet in a narrow channel to Second Street Bridge. The Ahnapee River is navigable for a distance of about 2 miles from its mouth for vessels drawing not more than 4 feet. The costs under the existing project were $99,236.15 for new work and $262,446.05 for maintenance, a total of $361,682.20. The total expenditures were $361,680.82. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated----- ......--------------------..........----- ..... ---.......................------------ --- -----------............ $292. 009. 65 Cost-------......----------------------------------------.............-------..------..... ............------.......... 292,009.65 ------------... Expenditures ................---------... ----------........................ .........--........-----...---- 292, 009.65 Maintenance: Appropriated--------......... $1, 000. 00 $7, 000.00 -$451.70 - . $1, 000.00 272, 098. 33 Cost----------------- 953. 31 6, 737. 50 1, 179. 50 ------------ 35.68 271, 134. 01 Expenditures..-------- 1, 154. 61 6, 737. 50 478.64 ------------ 34.30 271, 132.63 1 Includes $192,773.50 for new work and $8,687. 96 for maintenance for previous projects. 8. KEWAUNEE HARBOR, WIS. Location. On the west shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 105 miles northerly from Milwaukee and about 78 miles from Green Bay, via Sturgeon Bay Canal. The harbor is at the mouth of the Kewau- nee River. ( See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 73.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881. For further details, see page 1936 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1447 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a converging north break- water and shore connection about 3,130 feet long, removal of about 1,400 feet of the total length of about 1,850 feet of the north pier, a south pier about 1,850 feet long, an entrance channel, about 2,800 feet long and 20 feet deep, leading to an interior turning basin of the same depth, the entrance channel to have a general width, of 505 feet for a distance of about 1,500 feet through the outer basin, de- creasing thence to about 156 feet between the piers to the turning basin; also for removal of the outer south shoal to a depth of 22 feet. The parallel piers are formed of stone-filled piling and are capped with concrete superstructure, except for 216 feet of the south pier which consists of steel sheet piling. The north breakwater is formed RIVERS AND HARBORS--MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1449 of concrete caissons and the north-shore connection is a rubble mound. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctua- tions of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a tem- porary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $1,141,100, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $20,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1881 Entrance piers i...................................... Annual Report, 1881, p. 2082. June 25,1910 Turning basin ________________________________ H. Doe. 324, 60th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30,19352 North breakwater, removal of old north pier, widen- Rivers and Harbors Committee ing and deepening entrance channel and turning Doe. 43, 72d Cong., 1st sess.3 basin to 20 feet, and removal of outer south shoal. 1 Completed under previous projects. 2 Included in the Emergency Relief program, May 28, 1935. s Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. Besides two car-ferry slips, there is a coal wharf, a grain wharf, a shipbulding yard, and several fishing wharves. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $585 and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $324. Refilling the south pier with 999 tons of stone in progress at the close of the fiscal year cost $5,911. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $6,820.31 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $5,663.82. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 71 percent complete. The work remaining to be done consists of re- moval of the outer shoal and an additional 700 linear feet of the north pier; widening of the inner 700 feet of the channel through the outer basin, and closing the gap in the north-shore connection, all of which is not considered necessary under present conditions. The piers were completed in 1897 and are in generally good condi- tion except that the south pier requires repairs. Construction of the north breakwater and shore connection, except for a gap of 150 feet ,about 830 feet from the shoreward end, and the removal of the outer 706.5 linear feet of the north pier were commenced in September 1935 and completed in June 1937. Dredging the entrance channel and interior basin, to existing project depth, was commenced in April 1938 and completed in October 1938. The controlling depth at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year was 20 feet in the entrance channel, and 19 feet between the piers and over an area 500 by 500 feet in the turning basin. The Kewaunee River is navigable for a dis- 1450 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 tance of about 61/2 miles above the mouth for craft drawing not more than 4 feet. The costs under the existing project were as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds.------------------------------------ $72, 056. 39 $381, 036. 01 $453, 092. 40 Emergency Relief funds--------------------------.. 420, 000. 00 ---------------- 420, 000. 00 Total_---------------------------------- -.492, 056.39 381,036. 01 873, 092. 40 The total expenditures were $451,839.55 regular funds and $420,- 000 Emergency Relief funds, a total of $871,839.55. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated-------- .......---..--... ---------.......... ........---------........ .........----------------------..... $641, 368. 83 641, 368. 83 Cost..................---------........---------------------------------------------............. ..... Expenditures........--------.....---------------- ..............------------ .........---------------------- 641,368. 83 Maintenance: Appropriated-_..... $44, 000.00 $23, 847. 12 $13, 500. 00 $1, 500. 00 $9, 000. 00 471, 528. 29 Cost ... 58, 940. 21 ..--------------- 21, 560. 30 13, 439. 07 2, 311. 84 6, 820. 31 469, 399. 98 Expenditures --------- 56,856. 76 23, 846. 31 13, 573. 44 2, 074. 11 5, 663. 82 468, 147. 13 1Includes $149,312.44 for new work and $88,363.97 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project----------------- $649,100 9. TWO RIVERS HARBOR, WIS. Location. This harbor is on the west shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 82 miles northerly from Milwaukee and about 101 miles from Green Bay via Sturgeon Bay Canal. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 73.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1871. For further details, see page 1936 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1450 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for two entrance piers at the mouth of Twin Rivers, 245 feet apart at the outer ends and 750 feet apart at the shore line, having lengths of about 1,642 feet and 1,720 feet for the north and south piers, respectively; for a channel 2,600 feet long and 18 feet deep extending from that depth in the lake to an inner basin of the same depth at the confluence of the East and West Twin Rivers, the channel varying in width from 500 feet at the outer end to 200 feet between the piers; for a revetment about 450 feet long on the north side at the inner end of the channel and for a small stilling basin beyond the shore line on the north side of the channel. The piers are formed of stone-filled timber cribs and piling, and have been provided with concrete superstructure; the pile revetment on north side of channel is also provided with concrete superstructure. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1451 The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctua- tions of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage and extreme fluctations of a tempo- rary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $88,400, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $30,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1871 South pier, 750 feet of north pier, and about 44 feet of Annual Report, 1871, p. 123 (as north revetment.' modified by the Chief of Engi- neers Feb. 27, 1897). Mar. 2,1907 Remainder of north pier and stilling basin ....----------- H. Doc. 730, 59th Cong., 1st sess. (Modification of plan A.) Aug. 30,1935 Deepening entrance channel and inner basin to 18 Rivers and Harbors Committee feet. Doc. 25, 73d Cong., 2d sess.' ' Completed under previous projects. ' Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. These consist of a coal wharf and several fish- ing wharves. The city has provided a wharf for public use. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $571, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $10. Removal of 75,725 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths cost $59,883. Repairs were made to the outer end of the north pier at a cost of $18,937 with some costs still outstanding. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $79,400.93 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $76,739.63. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 88 percent complete. The work remaining to be done consists of dredg- ing a 10-foot width along each side of the lakeward portion of the entrance channel between the piers. This dredging was necessarily omitted to avoid removal of riprap along the entrance piers and there- by endangering them. The present width of channel is considered adequate for present and reasonably prospective commerce. The south pier was completed in 1883 and is in generally good condition. The north pier was completed in 1908 and requires repairs. Dredging of the entrance channel and inner basin to existing project depth, was commenced in March 1937 and substantially completed in May 1937. The controlling depth at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year was 18 feet in the channel between the piers, and 16.8 feet in the inner basin. East and West Twin Rivers are navigable for about 3 and 7 miles, respectively, from the harbor piers for craft drawing not more than 4 feet. The costs under the existing project were $74,721.66 for new work and $743,698.60 for maintenance, a total of $818,420.26 The total expenditures were $815,745.41. 1452 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto19491 New work: Appropriated-------------------- -- ------------------------------------ $287, 578. 86 Cost---- --------------------------------------. 287, 578.86 Expenditures--------------------------------------------------------- 287,578.86 Maintenance: Appropriated......... $24,000. 00 $27, 500. 00 $55, 500. 00 $4, 800. 00 $77, 000. 00 774, 512. 41 Cost-- -------------. 24, 669. 20 26, 610. 43 55, 537. 40 5, 589. 85 79, 400. 93 776, 811. 95 Expenditures......-------- 24, 682. 21 27, 070. 17 55, 844. 28 4, 825. 48 76, 739. 63 774, 137. 10 I Includes $212,857.20 for new work and $33,113.35 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project-----------------. $13, 700 10. MANITOWOC HARBOR, WIS. Location. This harbor is on the west shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 79 miles northerly from Milwaukee and about 106 miles from Green Bay via Sturgeon Bay Canal. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 735.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted in 1854, the first appropriation for the improvement having been made by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1852. The project was modified by subsequent River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1881, Septem- ber 19, 1890, June 3, 1896, and June 13, 1902. For further details, see page 1937 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1453 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for an outer harbor or stilling basin formed by two breakwaters extending from the shore on either side of the mouth of the Manitowoc River 425 feet apart at their outer ends and diverging to a distance of about 2,325 feet apart at their inner ends, having lengths of 2,540 feet and 2,290 feet for the north and, south breakwaters, respectively; for a channel 21 feet deep, extending from that depth in the lake through the outer har- bor to the mouth of the river, a total length of about 2,500 feet, with a width of about 650 feet; for a channel 21 feet deep in Manitowoc River from the river mouth to the second railway bridge, a distance of approximately 1.7 miles, with widths of 180 feet at the mouth, reducing to 150 feet at the upper end, with intermediate reductions and enlargements; for removal of old north stub pier at the river entrance; and for dredging in the outer harbor an approach channel 21 feet deep to a proposed city terminal on the lake front south of the shore end of the south breakwater. The breakwaters are formed of stone-filled timber cribs, concrete caissons, and piling, all of which are capped with concrete superstructures. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctua- tions of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a tem- porary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1453 The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $728,400, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) ap- proved 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, 1907 Breakwaters.......................... . H. Doc. 62, 59th Cong., 1st sess., H.. as modified by Rivers and Har- bors Committee Doe. 3, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30, 1935 Present project dimensions of channel through outer Rivers and Harbors Committee basin, removal of old north stub pier, and approach Doc. 39, 73d Cong., 2d sess. channel to a proposed city terminal south of shore end of the south breakwater. Aug. 26, 1937 Channel in the river--. -.-.-. ---------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 80, 74th Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation. The act of August 30, 1935, provided that the work of dredging an approach channel to the proposed city terminal in the outer harbor "shall not be undertaken until local interests shall have submitted assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that such terminal will be constructed." The plan for the municipal terminal has been abandoned. All other requirements have been com- plied with. Terminal facilities. There are 3 car-ferry slips, 2 grain elevators, 2 shipbuilding yards, and several wharves used for handling coal, building materials, cement, and miscellaneous commodities. While these facilities are considered fairly adequate for existing commerce, it is believed the city should provide a suitable wharf with warehouse and railway connection, which should be open to the general public. Operations and results during fiscal year. Completion of the struc- tures investigation report in progress at the close of the previous fiscal year, cost $542. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $1,680, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $795. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $3,017.27 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $4,111.14. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 87 percent complete. The work remaining to be done consists of dredg- ing the approach channel in the outer harbor, which is not now desired by local interests. The breakwaters completed in 1910 are in generally good condition, except for some minor repairs required. The dredg- ing of the channel through the outer basin to existing project depth, and the removal of a portion of the old north stub pier at the river entrance were commenced in May 1937 and completed in December 1937. Dredging of the river channel was commenced in June 1939 and completed in July 1942. The controlling depth at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year was 21 feet in the channel through the outer basin and in the river to the second railway bridge. The costs under the existing project were $436,752.02 for new work and $793,358.75 for maintenance, a total of $1,230,110.77. The total ex- penditures were $1,230,064.33. 1454 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New Work: Appropriated--------.........--...............------------.......------------------------------------.......... ............ $836, 878.16 Cost---- ------------------------------------------------------------ 836,878.16 Expenditures....------------- ------------------------------- --------------- 836,878.16 Maintenance: Appropriated-......... $77, 000. 00 $35, 000. 00 $60, 000. 00 $11, 500. 00 $19, 750. 00 863, 239. 96 Cost--------------- 76, 424. 36 30, 491. 51 61, 782. 71 17, 411. 76 3, 017. 27 847, 646. 68 Expenditures--....- -. 77, 133. 54 30, 683. 73 60, 777. 05 15, 354. 66 4, 111. 14 847, 600. 24 1 Includes $400,126.14 for new work and $54,287.93 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project----------------- $291, 600 11. SHEBOYGAN HARBOR, WIS. Location. This harbor is on the west shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 26 miles south from Manitowoc and about 55 miles north of Milwaukee. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 735.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 23, 1866, and modified by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1873, March 3, 1881, August 18, 1894, March 3, 1899, and June 13, 1902. For further details, see page 1937 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1456 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for an outer harbor or stilling basin formed by a breakwater extending from the shore about 2,100 feet north of the remaining 456 feet of the pier and revetment on the north side of the channel at the mouth of the Sheboygan River for a total length of 3,829 feet, and a south pier 2,750 feet long extending into the lake about normal to the shore on the south side of the mouth of the river, and for a turning basin 900 feet wide and 20 feet deep in the outer harbor with an entrance channel about 3,500 feet long through the south side of the basin, the depth being 25 feet from the lakeward end to a point 500 feet shoreward of the end of the north breakwater, decreasing to 21 feet in the next 300 feet and continuing at the latter depth to the inner end of the im- proved channel, the widths to be 400 feet at the lakeward end and 500 feet through the turning basin, decreasing to 200 feet at the river mouth. The north breakwater is formed of stone-filled timber cribs, concrete caissons, and piling, all of which is capped with con- crete superstructure. The south pier and north stub pier and revet- ment are formed of timber cribs and piling, all of which have also been provided with concrete superstructure. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctua- tions of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage and extreme fluctuations of a tempo- rary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost of new work for the completed project was $446,771, ex- clusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $30,000. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1455 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1907 North breakwater ............__ ........... ... H. Doe. 62, 59th Cong., 1st sess. Jan. 21, 1927 Preserving south pier as part of project, providing H. Doc. 475, 68th Cong., 2d sess. turning basin, and elimination of proposed south breakwater. Aug. 30, 1935 Present project dimensions of channel---------.--- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. 47, 74th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) Recomm ended modifications of project. The Chief of Engineers in House Document 554, 82d Congress, 2d session, before Congress, recommends modifications of the existing project to provide for a width of 450 feet at the lakeward end of the entrance channel, ex- tension of the 25-foot channel to a point 700 feet shoreward of the outer end of the north breakwater, depths decreasing from 25 to 21 feet in a farther shoreward distance of 300 feet, extension of the 21-foot project channel upstream to the south side of Maryland Ave- nue with a general width of about 165 feet and maximum width of 370 feet, and a channel 15 feet deep with general width of 100 feet, extending from the south side of Maryland Avenue to the north side of Jefferson Avenue, with no dredging to be done by the Federal Government within 25 feet of any wharf or bulkhead. The estimated cost for this modification as contained in the document is $199,100. The latest (1953) estimate is $211,800. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. These consist of several wharves used for handling coal, building material, fish, and miscellaneous commodities. The city has provided a public wharf. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Structures investigation and report which were in progress at the close of the previous fiscal year were completed at a cost of $668. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $1,018, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $237. Dredging operations to remove 21,735 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths in the entrance channel cost $13,669. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $15,592.15 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $16,493.63. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1938. The south pier was completed in 1904. Construction of the north breakwater was commenced in October 1913 and completed in October 1915. Dredging of the turning basin was commenced in October 1928 and completed in September 1931. Dredging of the entrance channel to existing project depth was commenced in June 1938 and completed in July 1938. The piers and breakwater are in generally good condition except that the concrete superstructure on the north shore connection is disintegrating and requires repairs. The inner 260 feet of the south pier has been replaced with a revet- ment by private interests under permit granted July 16, 1931, by the Secretary of War. The pier is therefore maintained only for a 1456 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 length of about 2,490 feet. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 23 feet at the entrance for 500 feet, thence 21 feet in channel, except for a shoal having a depth of 19.5 feet at the upstream limits of the project, and 20 feet in turning basin. Sheboygan River is navigable for a distance of about 2.4 miles above its mouth for craft drawing not more than 2 feet. The costs under the existing project were $446,771.38 for new work and $768,590.53 for maintenance, a total of $1,215,361.91. The total ex- penditures were $1,215,337.42. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated--------------.........------ ------------ ------------........... ............----------...........----................... $934, 588. 02 Cost-......-------------.....--.....--............------------...--------------..------..------------.. 934, 588. 02 Expenditures............ .......-----..-----------..............---------------------- ...------------------------ 934, 588. 02 Maintenance: Appropriated-......... $56,000. 00 $24, 000. 00 $29,000. 00 $24, 500. 00 $18, 450. 00 857, 653. 87 Cost.....------------------ 63, 302. 74 23, 275. 36 36,119. 29 19, 483. 66 15, 592. 15 855, 721. 99 Expenditures--------......... 60, 364. 29 25, 874. 44 29, 226. 49 24, 613. 92 16, 493. 63 855, 697. 50 1Includes $487,816.64 for new work and $87,131.46 for maintenance for previous projects. 12. PORT WASHINGTON HARBOR, WIS. Location. On the west shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 53 miles south from Manitowoc and about 29 miles north from Milwau- kee. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 74.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 11, 1870, and was modified by the River and Harbor Act of August 14, 1876. For further details, see page 1938 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1459 of Annual Report for 1938. E isting project. This provides for a north breakwater and shore connection approximately 2,537 feet long, extending from the shore about 1,350 feet north of the remaining 125 feet of the old north pier; removal of 650 feet of the north pier; for extending a privately owned south breakwater about 456 feet into the lake to form an entrance about 350 feet in width, and for an outer turning basin 750 feet wide and 21 feet deep with an entrance channel about 2,400 feet long and 21 feet deep through the south side of the basin, the width being 110 feet at the inner end of the north pier and about 275 feet at the harbor entrance, leading to two interiors basins 18 feet deep, the west basin being 140 feet wide and 490 feet long and the north basin 190 feet wide and 750 feet long. The north breakwater is formed of concrete cais- sons and the shore connection of interlocking steel-sheet piling of the cellular and single-wall type. The south breakwater is formed of con- crete caissons and rubble mound. The north stub pier is formed of stone-filled steel-sheet piling. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1457 the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/ feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $810,709, ex- clusive of the amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) 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 July 11, 1870 North pier and south basin 1_ _-_-_-_-__ -- __II_ H. Ex. Doc. 28, 41st Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report, 1870, p. 119. Aug. 14, 1876 North basin 1_____ _ _ _ __ Annual Report, 1876, pt. 2, p. 379. Aug. 30, 1935 2 North Breakwater, removal of 650 feet of north pier, H. Doc. 168, 72d Cong., 1st sess., outer turning basin, present project dimensions and Rivers and Harbors Com- of channel and basin and extension of south break- mittee 3 Doc. 41, 74th Cong., 1st water. sess. 1 Completed under previous projects. 2Work recommended in H. Doc. 168, 72d Cong., 1st sess., included in Public Works Administration pro- gram, Sept. 6, 1933. 3 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are two coal and building-material wharves and several fishing wharves. The city has provided a wharf which is open to public use. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of preliminary work for condition surveys at a cost of $73, and miscel- laneous inspections and reports at a cost of $286, by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $359 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $346.19. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1936. Construction of the north breakwater and the removal of the outer portion of the north pier were commenced in April 1934 and completed in December 1934. Dredging of the entrance channel, outer turning basin, and the interior basins to existing project depth, was commenced in July 1934 and completed in December 1934. Construc- tion of the south breakwater was commenced in July 1936 and com- pleted in October 1936. The breakwaters and the north stub pier are in good condition. The original south pier, completed in 1893, was entitrely removed in 1932 by private interests under permit granted October 25, 1930, by the Secretary of War and replaced with a coal wharf. A south rubble-mound breakwater about 500 feet long was constructed in 1934 by private interests as an extension of their coal wharf in accordance with local cooperation requirements of House Document No. 168, 72d Congress, 1st session. The controlling depth at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year was 19 feet in the Government entrance channel and turning basin. The interior basins had a controlling depth of 16.3 feet. The area between the south line of the Government entrance channel and the harbor face of the private coal wharf, which is maintained by private interests, had a controlling 278038-53-VOL. 2- 30 1458 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 depth of 19.5 feet. The costs and expenditures under the existing project were as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds ..-------------------..................----------------............. $207, 714. 19 $230, 395. 03 $438, 109. 22 Public works funds...............................--------------------------------. 602, 994. 45 -.- ........ 602, 994. 45 Total--------------- --------- -------------- 810, 708. 64 230, 395. 03 1, 041, 103. 67 Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated ---------------------------------- ------------ ..... .....------------ $999, 203.72 Cost- _._ . . .. ------------------- .. . --------- . - ......... -- 999, 203. 72 Expenditures ----------- ------------ ------------ -------------------.......-----. 999, 203. 72 Maintenance: Appropriated-....... $12, 500.00 $8, 500. 00 $7, 500.00 $14, 000.00 $1, 000. 00 246, 290. 73 Cost .. ..--------------- 14, 813. 39 7, 453. 57 7, 276. 42 14, 258. 15 359. 00 245, 518. 49 Expenditures .......------- 12, 723. 87 8, 504. 69 7, 742. 12 13, 891. 85 346. 19 245, 518. 49 IIncludes $188,495.08 for new work and $15,123.46 for maintenance for previous projects. 13. MILWAUKEE HARBOR, WIS. Location. On the west shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 85 miles northerly from Chicago and about 83 miles west of Grand Haven, Mich. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 743.) Previous projects. The original project for improvement of Mil- waukee Harbor was adopted by act of March 3 1813, and modified by River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1852, April 10, 1869, and March 3, 1899. The original project of the harbor of refuge was adopted by River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881. The project of June 13, 1902, consolidating the harbor and harbor of refuge was modified by River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1905. For further details, see page 1938 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1462 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a north breakwater 9,954 feet long and a south breakwater of 9,671 feet, more or less, in length, extending to the shore, thereby forming a protected basin in which is being developed a commercial harbor by the city of Milwaukee, the width of entrance between the 2 breakwaters being about 500 feet. It further provides for the protection of the river mouth by 2 piers, 358 feet apart at the outer ends and 552 feet apart at the shore line, 1,656 and 1,608 feet in length for the north and south piers, re- spectively; for a channel 21 feet deep, extending from that depth in the lake to the mouth of the river, a total length of about 2,850 feet, the width of channel outside the piers to be 600 feet; for dredging channels 21 feet deep in the rivers from the inner ends of the entrance piers to the North Humboldt Avenue Bridge on the Milwaukee River, to a point 100 feet west of the west line of North 25th Street extended, on the Menomonee River and to the South Kinnickinnic Avenue RIVERS AND HARBORS MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1459 Bridge on the Kinnickinnic River; for dredging to 21 feet a portion of the outer harbor between East Wisconsin Avenue extended and East Bay Street extended and easterly of a line 50 feet lakeward of the pier head line; and the abandonment of so much of the previous project as related to dredging inside the shore line for the formation of turning basins and widening channels. The breakwaters are formed of stone-filled timber cribs and concrete caissons, all of which are capped with concrete superstructure. The inner entrance piers are formed of concrete caissons, stone-filled timber cribs, and piling and are also provided with concrete superstructure. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctua- tions of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage and extreme fluctuations of a tempo- rary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $4,938,300, exclusive of the amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $113,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 30,1852 North pier 1-... . . .... S. Doc. 175, 25th Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 3,1881 Inner 7,600 feet of north breakwater 1 ----- Annual Report, 1881, p. 2122. Mar. 2,1907 South pier. Extending north breakwater 1,000 feet___ Annual Report, 1906, p. 1752. (No prior survey or estimate affecting the breakwater extension.) Sept. 22,1922 Extending north breakwater, for a south breakwater, H. Doc. 804, 66th Cong., 2d sess. for present project demensions of the inner entrance channel. Aug. 30,1935 Dredging a portion of the outer harbor to 21-foot depth_ H. Doc. 289 72d Cong., 1st sess.2 Mar. 2, 1945 Dredging river channels to 21-foot depth ........------------ S. Doc. 29, c6th Cong., 1st sess. i Completed under previous projects. 2 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. The act of August 30, 1935, provided that the original dredging of the outer harbor area be done by the city of Mil- waukee and the city of Milwaukee be reimbursed at actual cost but not to exceed 10 cents per cubic yard, place measurement, for orig- inal dredging done subsequent to the authorization of the work by Congress. Agreement covering the dredging was executed by the Secretary of War February 23, 1934, after this work was originally authorized as part of the Public Works program. All other requirements have been complied with. Terminal facilities. There are 4 car-ferry slips, numerous wharves, private and municipal, used for the handling of coal, grain, building materials, cement, petroleum products, and miscellaneous commodi- ties. As the facilities in the inner harbor are considered inadequate for existing commerce, the Milwaukee Harbor Commission is engaged in building an outer harbor. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $1,072, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $3,103. The report on structures investigation in progress at the 1460 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 close of the previous fiscal year was completed at a cost of $803. Re- pairs were made to 66.5 linear feet of north shore connection at a cost of $43,051. The breakwaters were riprapped with 6,551 tons of stone at a cost of $43,952 with some final costs still outstanding. Prelimi- nary engineering was done, a portion of the Government-furnished materials was procured, and a continuing contract was awarded to reconstruct 1,025.5 linear feet of south pier at a cost of $78,801. All work was done by hired labor and the use of Government plant. The total cost was $170,781.80 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $159,897.68. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project in effect prior to the modifications of August 30, 1935, and March 2, 1945, was completed in 1934. No work has been done on deepening the outer harbor area to 21 feet north of the inner entrance piers, nor of the last modifica- tion of the project providing for dredging the river channels to 21 feet deep. The north breakwater was completed for a length of 8,210 feet in 1909. Construction of 1,744 feet in extension of the north breakwater was commenced in May 1924 and completed in August 1925, making the total length 9,954 feet. The north pier was com- pleted in 1905 and construction of the south pier was commenced in April 1909 and completed in November 1910. Construction of the south breakwater and shore connection was commenced in May 1925 and completed in October 1929, except for placing additional riprap and rebuilding about 756 feet of the breakwater damaged by a storm of October 22-23, 1929. Rebuilding the damaged section of the south breakwater and placing of additional riprap was commenced in April 1931 and completed in August 1932. Dredging for deepening and widening the entrance channel to existing project depth and width, was commenced in May 1929 and completed in September 1930. Placing additional small stone around the caisson breakwaters to chink the voids in the large riprap was commenced in 1930 and com- pleted in 1934. Prior to the modification of August 30, 1935, the city of Milwaukee dredged the area in the outer harbor south of the inner-entrance piers and lakeward of the pierhead line to more than 21 feet below datum without cost to the United States. The concrete superstructures and the timber crib section of the north breakwater and the harbor piers are showing some disintegra- tion and require repairs. The south breakwater and shore connections are in generally good condition. A portion of the south entrance pier is failing and should be rebuilt. The controlling depth at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year was 21 feet and more in the entrance channel through the outer basin and between the inner piers. 24 feet in the Milwaukee river to Water Street Bridge, 18.5 feet to Juneau Avenue Bridge and 18 feet to end of project; 22 feet in Kin- nickinnic River to 200 feet upstream of car ferry slip, 19.5 feet to Kinnickinnic Avenue Bridge and 21 feet in the Menomonee River to the 16th Street Bridge, thence 19.9 feet to Northwestern-Hanna dock, thence 17 feet to 13 feet to upper end of project. The costs under the existing project were $4,537,812.20 for new work, $1,682,784.35 for maintenance, a total of $6,220,596.55. The total expenditures were $6,209,121.83. RIVERS AND HARBORS---MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1461 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 3 0, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ----------- $5,831,032.46 Cost- --- ------------ ----------------------------------------------- 5, 831,032. 46 Expenditures--..... - ...... . .- ............ --...-............ $5, 831, 032. 46 Maintenance: Appropriated......... $175,000. 00 $168, 500. 00 $63, 000. 00 $41, 500. 00 $303, 900. 00 2, 274, 626. 02 Cost.___.-- -.-..... - 80, 131. 99 263, 117. 61 66, 304. 77 39, 108.04 170, 781.80 2, 142, 089. 51 Expenditures--------......... 86, 742. 25 266, 754. 84 62, 581. 57 42, 004. 15 159, 897. 68 2, 130, 614. 79 1Includes $1,293,220.26 for new work and $459,305.16 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data : Estimated additional amount needed to be appro- priated for completion of existing project- __--------------------- $400, 300 14. RACINE HARBOR, WIS. Location. On the west shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 26 miles southerly from Milwaukee and about 64 miles northerly from Chicago. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 745.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the citizens of Racine about 1842 or 1843. The citizens' project was modified by acts of June 23, 1866, March 3, 1899, and June 13, 1902. For further details, see page 1939 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1465 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a north breakwater 2,640 feet long extending from shore at a point about 1,350 feet north of the remaining 180 feet of pier on the north side of the channel at the mouth of Root River, and for a south breakwater 2,652 feet long extending from the city rubble mound about 1,650 feet south of the remaining 22.5 feet of pier on the south side of the channel at the mouth of the river. It further provides for a channel, through the outer basin, 23 feet deep from that depth in the lake to a point about 400 feet inside the entrance, thence 21 feet to a point about 750 feet westward of the outer end of the north stub pier, with widths of 350 feet at the entrance, increasing to 1,000 feet through the outer harbor and decreasing to 190 feet in the river to a point about 750 feet westward of the outer end of the north stub pier, the total length of channel being about 2,300 feet; thence a channel 19 feet deep in Root River to a point about 195 feet below the north line of Bridge Street extended, a distance of about 2,900 feet, with widths of 190 feet at the lower end reducing to 95 feet at the upper end, with inter- mediate reductions and enlargements; and removal of shoals about one-half mile lakeward of the harbor entrance to a minimum depth of 25 feet. The breakwaters and south stub pier are formed of stone- filled timber cribs, concrete caissons, and piling, all being capped with concrete superstructures. The north stub pier is formed of stone-filled steel-sheet piling. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water lever are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below 1462 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for project as completed was $777,775.65,. exclusive of the amounts expended on previous projects and exclusive of inner 300 linear feet of pile pier and 450 linear feet of rubble mound, originally part of south breakwater but no longer considered necessary. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $41,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1907 Breakwaters .fH. Doc. 62, 59th Cong., 1st sess.,. June 25,1910 ----------------------------- and Annual Report, 1909, p. 1973. Aug. 26,1937 Removal of shoals lakeward of harbor entrance, en- Rivers and Harbors Committee, largement of 19-foot channel through outer basin Doc.46, 76th Cong., 1st sess. and 19-foot channel in river. Mar. 2,1945 Present project dimensions of channel through outer H. Doc. 816, 77th Cong., 2d sess., basin and in river, and H. Doc. 255, 78th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published maps.) Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. These consist of several wharves used for handling of coal and fish. The city has provided a public wharf with warehouse. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $1,029, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $107. Dredging 34,210 cubic yards for restoration of project depths and removal of obstructions cost $18,055. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $19,191.45 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $18,497.86. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was substan- tially completed in 1946. Construction of the north breakwater and shore connection was completed in November 1918. Removal of the old north pier was completed in 1913. Construction of the south breakwater and shore connection and the removal of the old south pier were commenced in June 1916 and completed in December 1924. Removal of the outer shoals widening and deepening the channel through the outer basin to existing project depth and width, and dredging of the river channel were commenced in July 1946 and completed in November 1946. The concrete superstructures on north breakwater and shore connection is disintegrating and requires re- pairs. The south breakwater and shore connection and stub piers are in generally good condition. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 21 feet in the channel through the outer basin and for a distance of about 600 feet in the river, thence 18.7 feet to 100 feet downstream from State Street Bridge and 17 feet to upper limits of project. The costs under the existing RIVERS AND HARBORS MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1463 project were $777,774.65 for new work and $653,306.66 for maintenance, a total of $1,431,081.31. The total expenditures were $1,430,385.49. Cost and financia summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949: 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated --------- ----- _-.. _ -------- ---------- ------------ ---------- 62 $1,205,014. Cost..----------------- --------------------------------- ------------ 1,205,014.62 Expenditures... ------------- 1,205,014.62 - -------------------------------....------------....... .............. Maintenance: SAppropriated, .. . $32, 000. 00 $56, 500. 00 $103, 500. 00 $8, 000. 00 $18, 500. 00 732, 286. 41 Cost ..---------------- 30, 207. 62 40, 613. 91 120, 550. 79 9,280.53 19, 191. 45 732, 843. 61 Expenditures----- .........-36,622.92 38, 669. 21 115, 968.80 13, 475. 85 18, 497. 86 732, 147. 79 1Includes $427,239.97 for new work and $79,536. 95 for maintenance for previous projects. 15. KENOSHA HARBOR, WIS. Location. On the west shore of Lake Michigan distant about 35 miles southerly from Milwaukee and about 54 miles northerly from Chicago. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 74.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1852, and modified by River and Harbor Acts of June 23, 1866, September 19, 1890, March 3, 1899, and June 13, 1902. For further details, see page 1939 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1468 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a detached breakwater 796 feet long, and for 2 parallel piers about 250 feet apart, 1,077 feet and 1,872 feet in length for the north and south piers, respectively. It further provides for an entrance channel 200 feet wide and 21 feet deep, from that depth in the lake a distance of 2,750 feet to an inte- rior basin 21 feet deep; and for a channel 21 feet deep and generally 70 feet wide, extending 475 feet northwesterly from the northwest corner of the interior basin to within 35 feet of the 50th Street Bridge. The breakwater is formed of stone-filled timber cribs; the piers are formed of stone-filled timber cribs and piling. The entire north pier, 1,175 feet of the south pier, and the entire breakwater are capped with concrete superstructure. The inner 697 feet of the south pier has been provided with a steel sheet pile face. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $76,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects and excluding $3,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $24,000. 1464 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1899 Parallel piers and 600 feet of breakwater 1_...... _--- H. Doe. 328, 54th Cong., 2d sess.; Annual Report, 1897, p. 2772; H. Doc. 164, 55th Cong., 3d sess., Annual Report, 1899, p. 2817. Mar. 2,1907 Extending breakwater 200 feet---- ------------- H. Doe. 62, 59th Cong., 1st sess., and Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee Doe. 3, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30, 19352 Present project dimensions of entrance channel and Rivers and Harbors Committee basin. Doe. 19, 74th Cong., 1st sess. May 17,1950 Channel northwesterly from basin-..---------------- H. Doe. 750, 80th Cong., 2d sess.3 I Completed under previous projects. 2 Included in the Emergency Relief program May 28, 1935. 3 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. The act of May 17, 1950, provided that local interests shall furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the initial construction and future mainte- nance dredging operations, and contribute $3,000 toward the cost of the improvement. Local interests were notified on July 19, 1950, of the required conditions and requested to furnish assurances that they will be met. Terminal facilities. There are several wharves used for handling coal, building ;nmaterials, and miscellaneous commodities, and also several fishing wharves. While these facilities are considered gener- ally adequate for existing commerce, more efficient use of existing terminals and utilization of available frontage for development of additional terminals should be made. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $628, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $69. Dredging 51,225 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths, cost $28,784. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $29,481.36 for mainte- nance. The total net expenditures were $29,418.80. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project in effect prior to the modification of May 17, 1950, was completed in 1936. No work has been done on the last modification of the project providing for a channel northwesterly from the basin. The north pier completed in 1895, the south pier in 1900, and the breakwater in 1909, are in generally good condition. Dredging of the entrance channel and interior basin to existing project depth, was commenced in October 1935 and completed in April 1936. The controlling depth at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year was 21 feet in the entrance channel and the inner basin and 12 feet in the inner channel. The costs under the existing project were as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds_ --------------------------- $40, 553. 04 $592, 455.09 $633, 008. 13 Emergency Relief funds_-------------------------- 27, 658. 00 ----.-.-- _-.-- 27, 658. 00 Total..----.---------------...----..-... 68, 211.04 592, 455. 09 660, 666. 13 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1465 The total expenditures were $632,946 regular funds and $27,658 Emergency Relief funds, a total of $660,604. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New work: Appropriated ----------...------------ ..... ------------ --------...---- ---------- ... $522, 050. 53 Cost.------------------------------- ----------------------------------- 522, 050. 53 Expenditures ......... ------------ ------------------------------ ..........----- ----------- 522, 050. 53 Maintenance: Appropriated-........I $21, 500. 00 $21, 500. 00 $291.78 $1, 500. 00 $29, 400. 00 614, 283.00 Cost---------------............ 23, 394. 03 19, 691.08 ............ 2, 060. 32 29, 481. 36 614, 273. 26 Expenditures--------......... 22, 161.66 21, 318. 68 551.63 1, 409. 33 29, 418. 80 614, 211.13 1 Includes $453,839.49 for new work and $21,818.17 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appro- priated for completion of existing project__ $7, 800 ___--------------------- _ 16. ST. JOSEPH HARBOR, MICH. Location. Located on the east shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 60 miles easterly from Chicago and about 24 miles southerly from South Haven. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 758). Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 4, 1836, and modified by the River and Harbor Act of June 23, 1866, March 3, 1875, June 14, 1880, and July 13, 1892. For further details, see page 1945 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1470 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for protecting the mouth of the St. Joseph River by 2 piers, 250 to 325 feet apart at their inner and outer ends, respectively, having lengths of 2,854 feet on the north side and 2,603 feet on the south side. It further provides for a chan- nel 21 feet deep from Lake Michigan to the mouth of the Benton Harbor Canal, a length of about 6,900 feet, with widths of 265 feet at the outer end of the piers, 190 feet at the inner end of the piers and revetments, thence generally 215 feet to the lower end of the turning basin, increasing to 250 feet above the turning basin to the mouth of the Paw Paw River, thence generally 110 feet in the Paw Paw River to the mouth of the Benton Harbor Canal; for dredging the channel in the Benton Harbor Canal up to the west line of Ninth Street, a length of about 2,800 feet, to a depth of 18 feet and width of 80 feet; for dredging a turning basin 18 feet deep on the north side of channel above the mouth of the Morrison Channel; and that the turning basin near the mouth of the Paw Paw River be eliminated from the project. The piers and revetments are formed of stone-filled timber cribs and piling, capped with concrete superstructure. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. 1466 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $472,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $46,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1875 Interior revetment 1- ---------...................... H. Ex. Doc. 160, 43d Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report, 1875, pt. I, p. 263. June 14,1880 Benton Harbor Canal 1--.............. ..------. Annual Report, 1880, pp. 2030, 2031, and 2049-2055. Mar. 3,1899 For present project dimensions of the piers and for a H. Doe. 307, 55th Cong., 2d sess., turning basin, and Annual Report, 1898, p. 2496. Aug. 30, 1935 Present project dimensions of the channel and turn- Rivers and Harbors Committee ing basin, near mouth of Paw Paw River. Doc. 52, 74th Cong., 1st sess. June 2, 19372 Abandonment of the easterly 1,000 feet of the canal above the west line of 9th St. Mar. 2,1945 Turning basin above mouth of Morrison Channel H. Doc. 129, 76th Cong., 1st sess.= and elimination of turning basin near mouth of Paw Paw River. I Completed under previous projects. 3 Public 130, 75th Cong., 1st sess. ' Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. The act of March 2, 1945, provided that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, ease- ments, and right-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 resulting from the dredging of the turning basin just above the mouth of Morrison Channel. Assurances of local cooperation were furnished by the city of St. Joseph and were approved by the Chief of Engineers on January 22, 1951. All prior requirements have been complied with. Terminal facilities. There are several wharves used for handling coal, building materials, petroleum products, and miscellaneous com- modities and one shipbuilding yard. A package-freight terminal is also available for use. While these facilities are generally adequate for existing traffic conditions, a public wharf open for all on equal terms should be provided. Operations and results during fiscal year. Outstanding costs for repair to the outer end of the north pier completed in the previous fiscal year were $1,218. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $2,196, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $315. Com- pletion of the report on diver's examination of structures in progress at the close of the previous fiscal year cost $287. Repairs in progress at the close of the fiscal year to 108 linear feet of north pier cost $61,- 126. Dredging 63,118 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths was accomplished at a cost of $20,506. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $85,648.52 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $81,399.59. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project in effect prior to the modification of March 2, 1945 was completed in 1938. No work has been done on the last modification of the project providing for a turning basin just above the mouth of the Morrison Channel. The RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1467 piers and revetments completed in 1904 are in generally good condition except that a portion of the north revetment and pier requires repairs. Dredging of the channel to existing project depth was commenced in August 1938 and completed in October 1938. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 20 feet in channel to Benton Harbor Canal and 15.2 feet in Benton Harbor Canal to Ninth Street. The costs under the existing project were $366,683.16 for new work and $1,191,327.37 for maintenance, a total of $1,558,010.53. The total expenditures were $1,554,418.85. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ... . . . . ... .. . ... 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated----.........--------------------------............ ............ ...------- ----------........ ............ ----------........... $869, 796. 39 Cost-------------------................------------...............--------------...----------...... ---------.......... 869, 796. 39 ........... Expenditures --------- .. ------ ----------------------- ---------- ------------ 869, 796. 39 Maintenance: Appropriated........ _ $26, 500. 00 $59, 000. 00 $30, 000.00 $111, 500. 00 $63, 000.00 1, 189, 261.19 Cost--.---- ------.- 26, 516. 79 59, 792. 01 30, 203. 94 90, 827. 54 85, 648. 52 1, 191, 327. 37 Expenditures......... ------- 27, 534. 04 58, 844. 94 30, 249. 18 91, 590.36 81, 399. 59 1, 187, 735. 69 1 Includes $503,113.23 for new work and $0.00 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project--------------- _- $105, 300 17. SOUTH HAVEN HARBOR, MICH. Location. Located on the east shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 77 miles northeasterly from Chicago and about 24 miles north- erly from St. Joseph. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 76.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1867, and modified by the River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, August 2, 1882, and August 11, 1888. (For further details, see p. 1947 of Annual Report for 1915, and p. 1473 of Annual Report for 1938.) Existing project. This provides for protecting the mouth of Black River by two piers and revetments, 190 to 166 feet apart, with lengths of 2,143 feet and 2,182 feet for the north and south sides, respectively; for an entrance channel 21 feet deep to the shore line; thence a channel 19 feet deep and 130 feet wide, extending up the river to a turning basin 375 feet wide and 19 feet deep, located immediately below the Dyckman Avenue Bridge. The length of entrance channel to the inner end of the piers is about 2,700 feet and in the river to the bridge 2,400 feet. The piers and revetments are formed of stone-filled timber cribs and piling and are capped with concrete. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/ feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. 1468 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The estimate of cost of new work (1953) is $315,600, exclusive of the amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $35,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 11, 1888 Channel from inner end of piers to highway bridge _. No prior survey or estimate. Mar. 3,1905 Present dimension of piers and for a turning basin -.. H. Doc. 119, 58th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30,1935 Present project dimensions of channel ann turning Rivers and Harbors Committee basin. Doc. 9, 73d Cong., 1st sess., 2 and unpublished review report of Chief of Engineers, dated Dec. 21, 1934. 1 Completed under previous projects. SContains latest published map. Local cooperation. The act of August 30, 1935, provided "that no expense shall be incurred by the United States for the acquiring of any lands required for the purpose of this improvement." Ac- cording to latest information, no land will be required, as enlarge- ment of the basin is not desired by local interests. All prior require- ments have been complied with. Terminal facilities. These consist of several wharves used for handling coal, building materials, wood pulp, fish, and miscellaneous commodities. The city has constructed a municipal wharf and ware- house. The municipal wharf is leased to a private corporation which operates it in the interest of general commerce on like terms for like service. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $1,745, and miscellaneous inspection and reports cost $100. Dredging 83,981 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths cost $27,395 with some final costs still outstanding. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $29,239.54 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $28,964.78. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 87 percent complete. The work remaining to be done consists of en- largement of the turning basin, which is not now desired by local interests. The present width of the turning basin is 260 feet. The piers and revetments completed in 1913 are in generally good condi- tion, except that a portion of the north pier requires repairs. Dredg- ing of the channel and existing turning basin to existing project depth, was commenced in May 1938, and completed in June 1938. The con- trolling depth at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year was 19 feet in the channel between the piers, 17.5 feet in the river and 17.1 feet in the existing turning basin. The costs under the existing proj- ect were $204,047.38 for new work and $904,793.46 for maintenance, a total of $1,108,840.84. The total expenditures were $1,108,564.21. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1469 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated--------------------------------.------------ ------------ $391, 280. 21 Cost ------------.. . .----------..--------------------- ----------- ------------ 391,280.21 Expenditures--------......... -------------............-------... .......--------....... -----...----------------.......... 391, 280. 21 Maintenance: Appropriated......... Cost-------_------ $17, 000.00 18,267. 15 1140, 500. 00 123, 902. 09 $42, 628. 85 65, 060. 98 $1, 500. 00 1, 367. 79 $29, 200. 00 29, 239. 54 1, 036, 081.61 1, 036, 032. 88 Expenditures--------......... 16, 902. 08 137, 758. 71 46, 043. 41 1,409.86 28, 964. 78 1, 035, 756. 25 1Includes $187,232.83 for new work and $131,239.42 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project___------- -------- $111, 600 18. SAUGATUCK HARBOR AND KALAMAZOO RIVER, MICH. Location. Located on the east shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 90 miles northeasterly from Chicago and about 22 miles north- erly from South Haven. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 76.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1868, and modified by the River and Harbor Act of July 11, 1870. For further details, see page 1947 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1475 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for an entrance channel between parallel piers, 200 feet apart, having lengths of 2,778 and 2,514 feet for the north and south piers, respectively, and for a channel 16 feet deep and 100 feet wide, extending from that depth in Lake Michigan to the mouth of the river, thence 14 feet deep, 90 feet wide, in the Kalamazoo River up to Saugatuck, a distance of 9,000 feet. The piers are formed of stone-filled timber cribs and piling and are capped with concrete except for the inner 276 feet of the north revetment. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $274,295 exclusive of the amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $22,000. The existing project was adopted by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 3,1896 Entrance channel, piers, and revetments---------.... H. Doc. 192, 54th Cong., 1st sess., --.......-- Annurl Report, 1896, vol. 2, pt. 5, p. 2739. Mar. 2,1907 Deepening entrance to 16 feet ..---............----------------- Annual Report, 1907, p. 646. June 25,1910 Deepening channel in river to 14 feett-------------- H. Doc. 635, 61st Cong., 2d sess. The latest published map is in H. Doc. 608, 64th Cong., 1st sess. 1470 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Recommended modifications of project. Legislation authorizing the abandonment of the project has been recommended in House Document No. 292, 65th Congress, 1st session. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. At the village of Saugatuck there are several landing places for small vessels and one for commercial vessels. At the village of Douglas there is a landing pier. The terminal facilities are available for general use and are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $1,122, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $15, by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $1,137.28 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $1,000. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1911. Pier construction and dredging between the piers was com- pleted in 1908; dredging in the river was completed in 1911. The piers and revetments are in generally good condition except that a portion of the south revetment has failed and should be rebuilt. The controlling depth at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year was 13 feet in the channel between the piers and 10.5 feet in the river to Saugatuck. The costs under the existing project were $274,294.80 for the new work and $606,509.63 for maintenance, a total of $880,- 804.43. The total expenditures were $880,667.15. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 New Work: Appropriated--.........------------------------..........-----..-- ------------.........------------.... 364, 526. 79 Cost..............-----------..---------- -------------------------------- ------------- 364, 526. 79 Expenditures ......----...........--------- ..........------------......... ----------.........------------------------.. 364, 526. 79 Maintenance: Appropriated- .---- _ $74,000. 00 $28, 500. 00 $6, 500.00 ------------....... $1, 000. 00 723, 926. 28 Cost__---- ------------ 76, 450. 12 30, 081. 63 5,169. 23------------ 1, 137. 28 724, 063. 56 Expenditures _. ...- _ 74, 542. 68 28, 173. 80 6, 841. 97 ---.....--- -..... 1, 000. 00 723, 926. 28 1 Includes $90,231.99 for new work and $117,553.93 for maintenance for previous projects. 19. HOLLAND HARBOR, MICH. Location. Located on the east shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 95 miles northeasterly from Chicago and about 23 miles southerly from Grand Haven. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 763.) Previous project. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1852, and modified by the River and Harbor Acts of June 23, 1866, March 3, 1873, March 3, 1879, July 5, 1884, and July 13, 1892. For further details see page 1948 of An- nual Report for 1915, and page 1478 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for protecting the outlet of the channel from Lake Macatawa (formerly Black Lake) by two con- verging breakwaters having lengths of 752 and 801 feet for the north and south breakwaters, respectively, and with widths between RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1471 them of 300 feet at the outer end and 740 feet at the inner end; for inner piers and revetments along the channel from Lake Maca- tawa about 180 feet apart, with lengths of 1,755 and 1,639 feet for the north and south piers, respectively; and for dredging a channel 23 feet deep from that depth in Lake Michigan to a point 400 feet inside the entrance between the breakwaters, thence decreasing to 21 feet at the outer end of the inner piers, thence 21 feet between the inner piers and through Lake Macatawa to the turning basin at Holland; and for widening the turning basin to 600 feet, 21 feet deep within the channel limits and 18 feet deep outside the channel limits, the width of channel being 300 feet through the outer harbor, thence reducing from 140 feet to 110 feet between the inner piers and revetments, thence increasing to 150 feet in the channel in Lake Macatawa to the turning basin, the length of the dredged channel, including that in the westerly end of Lake Macatawa, being about 1 mile, and that in the easterly end of Lake Macatawa, including the turning basin, being about 3 miles, the total distance from the outer end of the channel to the wharves at Holland being 5.5 miles. The breakwaters, piers and revetments are built of stone-filled timber cribs and piling, all of which are capped with concrete superstructure. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 1 /2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost of new work for the completed project was $452,402, exclusive of amount expended on previous project. The latest (1953) 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 Aug. 30,1852 Artificial channel between Lake Macatawa and Lake S. Ex. Doc. 42, 35th Cong., 1st sess., Michigan.' p. 84. Mar. 2,1867 Piers and revetments 1----......................-_-- .. Annual Report, 1866, p. 106. Mar. 3,1899 Extending inner piers__ _--...... ....----------- ----.. H. Doec. 272, 54th Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report, 1897, p. 2950. Mar. 3, 1905 Converging breakwaters-...----------- ---- Annual Report, 1905, p. 2176. July 3, 1930 Channel to Holland and a turning basin at Holland_ H. Doc. 588, 69th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30, 1935 Present project dimensions of channels and turning Rivers and Harbors Committee basin. Doc. 48, 74th Cong., 1st sess.' 1Completed under frevious projects. ' Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. The wharves are located at the city of Holland, at the inner end of Lake Macatawa, and are used for han- dling coal, building materials, petroleum products, and miscellaneous commodities. Two shipbuilding yards are located on the south shore of Lake Macatawa. The city of Holland has provided a public wharf for small craft. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. 1472 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $1,546, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $220. Dredging 30,182 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths in the entrance channel was accomplished at a cost of $10,860. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $12,626.48 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $12,748.55. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1938. The breakwaters, piers, and revetments completed in '1910 are in generally good condition except that portions of the north pier and revetment require repairs. Dredging of the entrance channel to existing project depth, and the channel and turning basin in Lake Macatawa was commenced in May 1938, and completed in October 1938. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 20.4 feet in the channel to Lake Macatawa, 20 feet in the inner channel in Lake Macatawa to the wharves at Holland, and 18 feet in the turning basin. The costs nnder the exist- ing project were $452,402.15 for new work and $897,080.29 for mainte- nance, a total of $1,349,482.44. The total expenditures were $1,349,470.46. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- inc fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated--------- -----.........------............---.....................------------ ......-----------......------------ $629, 021. 95 Cost------- ------------ ---------------------------------------------- 629, 021. 95 Expenditures----.-. ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 629, 021. 95 Maintenance: Appropriated ........ $22, 000. 00 $15, 000. 00 $21, 000. 00 $20, 000. 00 $13, 200. 00 1; 025, 168. 52 Cost---------------......... 19, 357. 40 17, 471. 30 19, 456. 23 21, 800. 18 12, 626. 48 1, 024, 677. 79 Expenditures-------...... 21, 568. 38 15, 401. 08 19, 277. 80 21, 856. 13 12, 748. 55 1, 024, 665. 81 1 Includes $176,619.80 for new work and $127,597.50 for maintenance for previous projects. 20. GRAND HAVEN HARBOR AND GRAND RIVER, MICH. Location. The harbor is located on the east shore of Lake Michi- gan, distant about 108 miles northeasterly from Chicago and about 23 miles northerly from Holland. The river rises in Jackson County, Mich., and flows in a general westerly direction into Lake Michigan, with a total length of about 260 miles. (See U. S. Lake Sturvey Chart No. 765, and U. S. Geological Survey Grand Rapids quad- rangle.) Previous projects. The original project for the river was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881. A new project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 3, 1896, and was modi- fied by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902. For further details, see page 1949 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1481 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for protecting the mouth of the river by piers and revetments, 415 feet apart at the entrance diminish- RIVERS AND HARBORS MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1473 ing to 390 feet inside, about 3,569 and 5,549 feet in length for the north and south sides, respectively, and for a channel 23 feet deep and generally 300 feet wide and 1,500 feet long from that depth in the lake to a point about 1,000 feet inside the pier ends; thence 21 feet deep and 300 feet wide and 11/4 miles long to the car-ferry slip, with an enlargement at the upper end; thence 21 feet deep and 300 feet wide and 11/4 miles long from the car-ferry slip to the Grand Trunk Railway bridge at Ferrysburg; with a turning basin 18 feet deep on the south side of the channel just below that bridge; thence a channel 18 feet deep and generally 100 feet wide to deep water in Spring Lake, a distance of about 1,350 feet in the river and about 1,750 feet up the outlet from Spring Lake; and for a channel in Grand River 8 feet deep at low water datum, 100 feet wide and 141/2 miles long to Bass River, the total length of river channel being about 171/2 miles. The piers and revetments are built of stone-filled timber cribs and piling, all of which are capped with concrete superstructure. The estimate of cost of new work (1953) is $1,003,400, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimated for annual cost of maintenance is $103,000. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water level in the harbor are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and ex- treme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/ feet above or below the mean lake level pre- vailing at the time. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 23, 1866 June 14,1880 Piers and revetments- ...... fS. Ex. Doc. 42, 35th Cong., 1st sess., Sept. 19, 1890 P pp. 89, 91. July 13,1892 1 July 3, 1930 Present project dimensions of the harbor channel to S. Doc. 88, 71st Cong., 2d sess. Grand Trunk car-ferry slip and the river channel; eliminating all of that portion of Grand River above Bass River; consolidation of the projects for the harbor and river. Aug. 26,1937 Channel to Spring Lake ....------------------------ Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 1, 75th Cong., 1st sess.1 1 Mar. 2, 1945 Present project dimensions of harbor channel from H. Doc. 661, 76th Cong., 3d sess. car-ferry slip to Grand Trunk Ry. bridge and the turning basin, 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. In addition to a car-ferry slip, there are several wharves used for handling coal, building materials, petroleum prod- ucts, fish, and miscellaneous commodities. The car-ferry slip is not in use at present. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce except that there should be a public wharf in Grand Haven for transfer between rail and water. 278038--53-voL.231 1474 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Operations and results during fiscal year. Repairs were made to 23.5 linear feet of south pier and 108 linear feet of north pier at a cost of $66,200. A report on diver's examination of harbor structures in progress at the close of the previous fiscal year was completed at a cost of $82. Preliminary plans and engineering for future structure repair work cost $1,173. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $6,853, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $1,148. Emer- gency repairs were made to a failed portion of the south pier, at a cost of $8,661. Preparatory work for contract maintenance dredging of the Grand River was completed at a cost of $9,144. Dredging 154,795 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths below the Grand Trunk Western Railway bridge cost $48,288. Preliminary engineering and surveys for the proposed reconstruction of 652.16 linear feet of the south pier cost $6,735. A contract for this reconstruc- tion has been awarded. All work was done by hired labor and the use of Government plant. The total cost was $148,284.31 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $139,009.88. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 98 percent complete. The work remaining to be done consists of a small amount of dredging on the northerly side of the inner channel at the point of land 1,350 feet upstream from the inner end of the north revetment. This dredging cannot be done without revetting the bank or endangering private cottages. The present channel past this site, having a least width of 240 feet, is considered adequate for present and reasonably prospective commerce. The piers and revetments were completed in 1893 and are in fair condition except that portions of the old timber crib piers require repairs. Dredging of that portion of the channel between the car-ferry slip and the Grand Trunk Railway bridge to a width of 200 feet, was commenced in August 1930, and completed in October 1930, with advanced funds. Dredging of the river above the railway bridge to Bass River to existing project depth, was commenced in April 1931 and completed in June 1931. Dredging the channel into Spring Lake was commenced in September 1938 and completed in November 1938. Widening of the channel between the car-ferry slip and the Grand Trunk Railway bridge to 300 feet and dredging the turning basin on the south side of the channel just below that bridge were commenced in October 1948 and completed in September 1949. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 21 feet between the piers, thence 19 feet in the river to the Grand Trunk Rail- way bridge, and 18 feet in the turning basin, and thence 8 feet to Bass River and 17 feet in the outlet from Spring Lake. The costs under the existing project were $964,850.65 for new work and $2,745,795.71 for maintenance, a total of $3,710,646.36. The total expenditures were $3,706,449.65. RIVERS AND HARBORS--MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1475 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 ' New work: Appropriated-...... $225,000. 00 -$7, 873. 82 $1, 276, 179. 80 Cost.---------------_ . 102,920. 63 114, 205. 55 _1, 276, 179. 80 Expenditures ..... --- 59, 205. 45 157, 920. 73 .-----------. 1, 276, 179. 80 Maintenance: Appropriated--------...... 66, 000. 00 134, 000. 00 $114, 200. 00 $231, 500. 00 $301, 200. 00 2, 955, 065. 97 Cost ..--------------- 103, 474. 75 92, 936. 97 144, 109. 09 186, 431. 51 148, 284. 31 2, 759, 580. 10 Expenditures.. -----... 78, 521.38 109, 005. 94 110, 506. 84 223, 012. 50 139, 009. 88 2, 755, 026. 45 1 Includes $311,329.15 for new work and $13,427.45 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data : Estimated additional amount needed to be appro- priated for completion of existing project---------------------- $38, 500 21. MUSKEGON HARBOR, MICH. Location. This harbor is on the east shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 114 miles northeasterly from Chicago and about 80 miles easterly from Milwaukee. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 767.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1867, and modified by the River and Harbor Acts of June 10, 1872, June 23, 1874, August 2, 1882, September 19, 1890, August 18, 1894, March 3, 1899, and June 13, 1902. For further details, see page 1950 of Annual Report for 1915; page 1399, Annual Report for 1924; and page 1484, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for an exterior basin in Lake Michigan, formed by 2 arrowhead breakwaters, the south 1,514 feet and the north 1,404 feet long, 500 feet apart at the outer ends diverging at an angle of about 90 °, the inner ends connected with the shore by suitable structures, 1,660 feet and 1,561 feet long on the north and south sides, respectively; for the removal of 1,003 feet of the existing north pier and 1,106 feet of the existing south pier; for repairing and main- taining the revetment around the old car-ferry slip on the south side of the entrance channel; for dredging channel 380 feet wide at the entrance, thence increasing to 650 feet wide at a point about 300 feet inside the entrance, thence decreasing toward the new pierheads to 500 feet wide and 240 feet wide between the piers, with depths varying from 24 feet at the harbor entrance to 21 feet at the shore line and in the inner channel to Muskegon Lake, about 6,050 feet from the harbor entrance. The south breakwater and shore connection are built of concrete caissons and piling capped with concrete; the north break- water is a rubble mound; the inner piers and revetments are built of stone-filled timber cribs and piling, all having been capped with concrete. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, 1476 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work, for the completed project was $1,900,922, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $28,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 13,1902 Piers and revetments-....... -_- --_ _-_H_-_-.... H. Doc. 104, 56th Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 3,1925 Breakwaters and present project dimensions of chan- H. Doc. 494, 67th Cong., 4th sess. nel. Aug. 30, 1935 Repairing revetment around car-ferry slip .......... Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 64, 74th Cong., 1st sess. (contains latest published map Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. The main terminals are at the city of Muske- gon, at the inner end of Muskegon Lake, and include a car-ferry slip, a large privately owned wharf equipped with warehouse, transit shed, and cold-storage plant, and several wharves used for handling coal, petroleum products, building materials, and miscellaneous commodi- ties. There is also a sand wharf at the west end of Muskegon Lake south of the inner end of the improved channel. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $1,494, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $1,181. Dredging 27,580 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths in the entrance channel costs $6,540, with some final costs outstanding. The report on the diver's examination of harbor structures, in progress at the close of the previous fiscal year was completed at a cost of $173. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $9,387.99 for main- tenance. The total net expenditures were $9,326.54. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1938. Construction of the south breakwater and shore connection was commenced in May 1928 'and completed in December 1930. The construction of the north breakwater and shore connec- tion and the removal of portions of the old piers were commenced in June 1930, and completed in December 1931. Deepening and widening of the entrance channel to existing project depth and width, were commenced and completed in June 1932. Repairs to the south revetment around the old car-ferry slip were commenced in May 1938, and completed in October 1938. The outer 54 feet of the south breakwater were removed in 1939, thereby increasing the width between the outer ends of the breakwaters to 555 feet. The south breakwater is therefore maintained for only a length of about 1,460 feet. The breakwaters and shore connections are in generally good condition except that the outer end of the north breakwater requires repairs. The inner piers and revetments 'are in fair condition. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 24 to 21 feet in the channel through the outer harbor and 21 feet between the inner piers to Muskegon Lake. The costs under RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1477 the existing project were $1,900,922.07 for new work and $682,755.49 for maintenance, a total of $2,583,677.56. The total expenditures were $2,583,340.79. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ... .. . 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated--------- ------------------------ ..------------$2, 514, 330. 03 .............------------ Cost----- --------------------- ....------------ ..------------...-----------........ 2, 514,330. 03 Expenditures ----------------......--------------.......---------.........-----..-- ...--------...... 2, 514, 330.03 Maintenance: Appropriated ........ $33, 500. 00 $51, 500. 00 $27, 000. 00 $15, 500. 00 $10, 500. 00 1, 132, 747. 37 Cost----- . -35, 789. 47 46, 856. 79 29, 580. 95 13, 913. 97 9, 387. 99 1, 128, 938. 44 Expenditures......... 34, 662. 21 51, 114. 85 22, 596. 61 17, 320. 02 9,326.54 1, 128, 601. 67 1Includes $613,407.96 for new work and $446,182.95 for maintenance for previous projects. 22. WHITE LAKE HARBOR, MICH. Location. On the east shore of Lake Michigan, about 120 miles northeasterly from Chicago and about 45 miles southerly from Lud- ington. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 768.) Existing project. This provides for the abandonment of the old outlet and the creation of a new channel 16 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and about 1,950 feet long from Lake Michigan to White Lake be- tween parallel piers and revetments having lengths of 1,717 feet and 1,953 feet on north and south sides, respectively. The piers and revetments are built of stone-filled timber cribs and piling, all of which are capped with concrete superstructure. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 :feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost of new work, for the completed project, was $207,862. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $13,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1867 Mar. 3,1873 New channel, with piers and revetments__--_ ---- Unpublished survey report of 1866. July 5,1884 July 13,1892 Mar. 2, 1907 Present project depth of channel--.....---..-. - No prior survey or estimate. The latest published map is in H. Doc. 2053, 64th Cong., 2d sess. Local cooperation. None required. T'erminal facilities. There is a coal wharf located about three- fourths of a mile south of the village of Montague, at the inner end of White Lake. Across the lake, at the village of Whitehall, there 1478 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 are several wharves available for boats of shallow draft. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of condition surveys at a cost of $3,030, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $63 which were done by hired labor and use of Gov- ernment plant. The total cost and net expenditures were $3,092.89 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1908. The piers and revetments were completed in 1900 and the dredging in 1908. The piers and revetments are in good condition. The controlling depth at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year was 11.8 feet in the entrance channel and 9.9 feet between the piers to White Lake. The costs and expenditures under the existing project were $207,862.44 for new work and $551,996.72 for maintenance, a total of $759,859.16. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated .----------- ------------ ----------------------------------- $207,862.44 Cost .......--------------- ----------.. ......----------.....-----------.......----. --------........-- 207, 862. 44 ..............------------ ------------ Expenditures--- ... --.......... ..---------------------- .. .......... --------.. 207, 862. 44 Maintenance: Appropriated-------........ $1, 000. 00 $9, 000. 00 $8, 500. 00 ...------------........ $3, 500. 00 552, 403. 83 Cost .------------------545. 18 8, 836. 64 9,186. 90 ............ 3, 092.89 551, 996. 72 Expenditures_---.....--... 1, 830.35 8, 979. 18 8, 709. 30 .....---...... 3, 092. 89 551, 996. 72 23. PENTWATER HARBOR, MICH. Location. On the east shore of Lake Michigan, about 146 miles northeasterly from Chicago and about 14 miles southerly from Lud- ington. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 77.) Existing project. This provides for widening the old entrance channel to 150 feet between parallel piers and revetments, the channel to extend from Lake Michigan to Pentwater Lake, with a depth of 16 feet. The piers and revetments are built of stone-filled timber cribs and piling, all of which have been provided with concrete super- structure. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctua- tions of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage and extreme fluctuations of a tempo- rary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $244,900. The latest (1953) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $22,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS--MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1479 Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1867 Mar. 3, 1873 Piers and revements; dredging--_ .......-----------------... H. Ex. Doc. 70, 39th Cong., 2d sess. July 5,1884 July 13,1892 Mar. 2,1q07 H. Doc. 181, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Present project depth of channel---------.....--..------..... The latest published map is in H. Doc. 303, 66th Cong., 1st sess. Recommended modifications of project. The project was recom- mended for abandonment in House Documents Nos. 429, 64th Congress, 1st session, and 467, 69th Congress, 1st session. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. A number of small, privately owned wharves are grouped at the west end of Pentwater Lake. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of condition surveys at a cost of $1,501.91 made by hired labor and use of Government plant. The net expenditure was $1,539.61. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 78 percent complete. The work remaining to be done consists of con- structing a 200-foot extension to the south pier which is not considered necessary under present conditions. The north pier and revetment was completed in 1885 for a length of 2,226 feet and the south pier and revetment in 1889 for a length of 1,847 feet. The net length of the north pier and revetment is now 2,022 feet, 204 feet having been removed in 1931. Dredging of the channel was completed in 1907. The piers and revetments are in fair condition. The controlling depth at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year was 8.9 feet in the entrance channel between the piers to Pentwater Lake. The cost and expenditures under the existing project were $179,899.10 for new work and $538,652.58 for maintenance, a total of $718,551.68. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated---------......... -------------- ......------------............ -----------------------..... $179, 899. 10 Cost----------- -------------------- 179, 899.10 Expenditures.------ ----------------------------- ------------------------ 179, 899.10 Maintenance: Appropriated- ....... $15, 500. 00 $20, 000. 00 $30, 865. 03 $1, 000. 00 $2, 300.00 539, 449. 23 Cost--------------- 15, 457.54 20, 090. 81 31, 311. 40 1,001. 44 1, 501.91 538, 652. 58 Expenditures --------- 15,923. 62 19, 466. 31 31, 469. 82 963. 74 1, 539. 61 538, 652. 58 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for comple- tion of existing project.------------------------------------ $65, 000. 00 24. LUDINGTON HARBOR, MICH. Location. This harbor is located on the east shore of Lake Mich- :gan,distant about 156 miles northeasterly from Chicago and about 67 miles northerly from Grand Haven. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 774.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1867, and modified by the River and 1480 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Harbor Acts of August 5, 1886, August 11, 1888, and March 3, 1899. For further details, see page 1951 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1491 of Annual Report of 1938. Existing project. This provides for an exterior basin in Lake Michigan, formed by 2 breakwaters, each with main arm 1,800 feet long, 400 feet apart at the outer ends, diverging at an angle of 900, and with shore connections, 1,103 feet and 2,004 feet in length for north and south breakwaters, respectively; for the removal of the outer end of inner piers; for dredging the exterior basin to a depth of 18 feet; and for an inner channel about 2,000 feet long connecting Pere Marquette Lake and Lake Michigan, the minimum navigable width being 150 feet and depth of 18 feet. The breakwaters and inner piers and revetments are built of stone-filled timber cribs and piling, all of which are capped with concrete superstructure, except for the inner 350 linear feet of the south revetment which consists of steel sheet piling. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $1,036,086, exclusive of amount expended on previous project. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $32,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1867 Entrance piers-....-.--... . . ..... _ Annual Report, 1867, p. 114. .____ Mar. 3,1899 Pier extensions, reconstruction, and repairs to exist- H. Doc. 273, 54th Cong., 2d sess., ing structures, and present project dimensions of and Annual Report, 1897, p. channel. 2951. Mar. 2,1907 Breakwaters, shore connections, and removal of outer H. Doc. 62, 59th Cong., 1st sess., ends of the 2 inside piers. and Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee Doc. 3, 59th Cong., 2d sess. The latest published map is in the Annual Report for 1914, p. 2974. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. In addition to the main terminal of the Pere Marquette Railway Co., consisting of three car-ferry slips and a wharf with warehouses, there are several wharves used for handling coal, building materials, and miscellaneous commodities. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $4,060, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $1,022. The report on the examination of harbor structures in progress at the close of the previous fiscal year was completed at a cost of $506. Preliminary engineering for future structure repair work was accomplished at a cost of $751. Dredging 33,107 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths on the entrance bar was accomplished at a cost of $9,388 with some final costs still outstanding. All work was done by hired labor and use of Govern- RIVERS AND HARBORS--MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1481 ment plant. The total cost was $15,726.12 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $14,332.05. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1918. Construction of the breakwaters was commenced in 1908 and completed in May 1911. The construction of the shore connec- tions was commenced in 1912 and completed in November 1914. The dredging was completed in 1917, and the placing of additional stone as riprap in 1918. The breakwaters and shore connections and the inner piers and revetments are in generally good condition except that the outer end of the north pier and a portion of the south shore connection substructure are in poor condition and require repairs. The outer 100 feet of the south breakwater were removed by private interests in 1939, by authority of the Chief of Engineers dated June 2, 1939, thereby increasing the width between the outer ends of the breakwaters to 475 feet. The south breakwater is therefore main- tained for only a length of about 1,700 feet. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 24 feet at harbor entrance, thence decreasing through the outer basin to 21 feet at lakeward end of the inner piers and thence 19 feet in the channel between the inner piers and revetments to Pere Marquette Lake. The costs under the existing project were $1,036,085.93 for new work and $1,278,324.95 for maintenance, a total of $2,314,410.88. The total expenditures were $2,312,864.21. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated ......___ _. .. . . __.. . .. . ___ ____ . ..... $1, 527, 502.15 Cost, _rit d--------------------- Apo . . _ _ ..... ... ------------ . . . . . ------------ .. . . . . . ------------ . . . . . . . . $-- 1,527, 1, 527, 502. 15 502.15 Expenditures___ Expenditurs--------- Maintenance: .... __ _ _.. __...... .. __. ___ ------------ .. __ ------------ ... ------------ ------------ 527, 502.15 1,1,57 0.1 Appropriated-........ $15, 000.00 $24, 000.00 $67, 000.00 $41, 500. 00 $13, 200.00 1, 403, 247. 60 Cost__ _ 17, 264. 61 24, 310. 78 68, 932. 54 39, 519. 54 15, 726. 12 1, 404, 776. 03 Expenditures ...--------- 15, 106. 95 23, 958. 55 67, 248. 43 40, 352. 42 14, 332. 05 1, 403, 229. 36 1Includes $491,416.22 for new work and $126,451.08 for maintenance for previous projects. 25. MANISTEE HARBOR, MICH. Location. On the east shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 179 miles northeasterly from Chicago and about 26 miles northerly from Ludington. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 776.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1867, June 10, 1872, March 3, 1873, March 3, 1875, August 14, 1876, September 19, 1890, July 13, 1892, March 2, 1907, and June 25, 1910. For further details, see page 1952 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1493 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for an entrance channel 23 feet deep, 570 feet wide, 1,600 feet to the outer end of the south pier; thence 21 feet deep between the piers and in the river, 250 to 220 feet wide for a distance of 2,000 feet; and thence with a minimum width of 100 feet from the inner end of the north revetment to Manistee Lake, about 6,400 feet. The project also provides for a south 1482 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 breakwater having a main arm 1,300 feet long and a shore connection 1,185 feet long, north pier and revetment 2,797 feet long, and south pier and revetment 770 feet long. The breakwater, shore connection, and north pier are built of stone-filled timber cribs and piling and are capped with concrete superstructure. The south pier and revetment consists of steel sheet piling with stone fill in pier. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $762,300, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $33,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1867 Entrance piers----------------------------- -- Annual Report, 1867, p. 115. Sept. 19,1890 Extending the channel 8,000 feet to connect with Annual Report, 1891, p. 2678. Manistee Lake, and further pier extension. July 25,1912 Depth of 20 feet in the outer harbor, 570 feet wide to H. Doc. 599, 62d Cong., 2d sess. outer end of south pier and 18 feet deep in the river; south breakwater with shore connection; and exten- sion of north pier if required. July 3,1930 Present project dimensions of the channel through S. Doc. 131, 71st Cong., 2d sess. outer basin and channel in the river. Mar. 2,1945 Removal of old south revetment; construction of new H. Doe. 380, 77th Cong., 1st sess. south pier and revetment; and widening river en- (Contains latest published map.) trance channel. Local cooperation. The act of July 3, 1930, provided "that no work shall be undertaken on the section of the river through and above the bridges until they have been modified in a manner satis- factory to the Secretary of War." The Smith Street Bridge and the railroad bridge have been rebuilt, but the Maple Street Highway Bridge has not been rebuilt. All other requirements have been complied with. Terminal facilities. There is a Government wharf and a private sand wharf on the north side of the river and a package-freight wharf with warehouse and a coal wharf on the south side. Industries on Manistee Lake have wharves used for handling coal, salt, building materials, and pulpwood. The city has provided a wharf on the south side of the river for general public use. The facilities::are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Dredging in the previous fiscal year involved an additional cost of $423. Dredging 43,081 cubic yards of material this year, for restoration of project depths in the entrance and river channel, cost $12,513, with some final costs out- standing. Completion of the report on diver's examination of harbor structures in progress at the close of the previous fiscal year cost $802. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $4,238, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $324. Preliminary engineering and sur- veys for proposed repairs to the outer end of the north pier cost RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1483 $1,477, and preliminary costs for construction of a rubble mound wing wall at the south pier cost $18. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $19,795.02 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $42,724.23. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 98 percent complete. The work remaining to be done consists of dredg- ing the river to project dimensions from about 800 feet below Maple Street Highway Bridge to Manistee Lake. This cannot be done until Maple Street Bridge has been rebuilt and until a large part of the river banks are revetted by private interests. The north pier and revetment, completed in 1893, the south breakwater and shore con- nections, completed in 1920, and the south pier and revetment, com- pleted in 1950, are in generally good condition except for the outer end of the north pier which requires repairs. Pile clusters should be placed along the north pier for protection from vessels. Dredging of the outer basin and the river channel to a point about 800 feet below Maple Street Bridge to existing project depth was commenced in October 1939 and completed in May 1940. Removal of old south revetment, construction of new south pier and revetment, and widen- ing of the river entrance channel, was commenced in June 1949 and completed in June 1950. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 23 feet in the outer basin, and in the channel between the piers, thence 19.5 feet in the river to Manistee Lake. The costs under the existing project were $745,774.21 for new work and $830,443.05 for maintenance, a total of $1,576,- 217.26. The total expenditures were $1,597,615.71. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ. ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New work: Appropriated- .---..... $255,500.00 $17,873. 82 -$9, 093. 61 -$2, 488.86 ........... $1, 100, 772. 89 Cost__--------------- 3, 694.59 260, 014. 58 -1,917. 82 --------- ___----------- 1,100, 772. 89 Expenditures ..-------... 24, 889. 98 227, 697. 64 9, 203. 73 ............------------........ 1,100, 772. 89 Maintenance: Appropriated------- ........--9, 000. 00 35, 000. 00 2,000.00 20, 500. 00 $59, 100. 00 1,019,127. 26 Cost_--------------- 24, 016. 40 40, 681. 91 1,921. 73 21, 978. 74 19, 795. 02 981, 353. 04 17, 607. 93 Expenditures ......-----.. 35, 378. 03 2, 150. 36 20, 530. 72 42, 724. 23 1,002, 751.49 1 Includes $354,998.68 for new work and $150,909.99 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion :of existing project _e_$16, ---- 500 26. PORTAGE LAKE HARBOR OF REFUGE, MANISTEE COUNTY, MICH. Location. On the east shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 186 miles northeasterly from Chicago and about 37 miles northerly from Ludington. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 777.) Existing project. This provides for a harbor of refuge, with an entrance channel from Lake Michigan to Portage Lake, 300 feet wide and 18 feet deep, protected by stone-filled timber crib and pile piers and revetments. The piers and revetments have been pro- vided with concrete superstructure. 1484 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctua- tions of water level are seasonable changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $256,129. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $12,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1879 (Annual Report for 1879, p. 1634). The latest published map is in House Document No. 588, 64th Congress, 1st session. Recommended modifications of project. Legislation authorizing the abandonment of the project for this harbor is recommended in House Document No. 588, 64th Congress, 1st session. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. There are inexpensive landing places at the inner end of Portage Lake. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of condition surveys by hired labor and use of Government plant at a total cost and net expenditure of $1,117.79 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was sub- stantially completed in 1912. The piers and revetments were com- pleted in 1901. The dredging was completed in 1912 except for a small amount of hard material in the inner half of the channel. The piers and revetments are in good condition. The controlling depth at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year was 10.5 feet in a channel about 100 feet wide between the piers to Portage Lake. The costs and expenditures under the existing project were $256,129.21 for new work and $460,752.49 for maintenance, a total of $716,881.70. Cost an financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June -- 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated- ..--------------- _ ----------- --------- $256, 129. 21 Cost ----------------------------------------------------------------- 256, 129. 21' SExenditures .------------------------------------ ----------------------- 256, 129. 21 Maintenance: Appropriated------- ........ $1, 500. 00 $18, 500. 00 -$1, 505. 94 ------------ $2, 000. 00 461, 634. 70 Sost- .--------- ------- 684. 54 17, 599. 29 .........--.-- 261.58-------- 1, 117. 79 460, 752. 49> Expenditures.-----1-- 1,988.48 18, 578. 66 -1,460. 90 ....------------ .... 1, 117. 79 460, 752. 49' 27. FRANKFORT HARBOR, MICH. Location. This harbor is on the east shore of Lake Michigan, dis- tant about 204 miles northeasterly from Chicago and about 28 miles northerly from Manistee. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 77.) Existing project. This provides for an exterior basin in Lake Michigan, formed by two breakwaters, 450 feet apart at the outer RIVERS AND HARBORS--MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1485 ends, diverging at an angle of about 900, the main arm and the shore connection on the north breakwater being 972 and 1,000 feet in length, respectively, and the main arm and the shore connection of the south breakwater being 1,188 and 1,400 feet in length, respectively; for the removal of 801 feet of the north and 1,172 feet of the south pier; dredging the basin 20 feet deep and 800 feet wide at the entrance, decreasing toward the new pierheads to 600 feet wide; dredging the channel between the piers 18 feet deep to Lake Betsie (Aux Bees Seies) ; and dredging to a depth of 18 feet, to within 50 feet of existing structures, that area in Lake Betsie west of the east boundary of Fifth Street extended. The breakwaters and shore connections are built of concrete caissons and piling capped with concrete. The inner piers and revetments are built of stone-filled timber cribs and piling, all having been capped with concrete, except for 251 feet of the south revetment which consists of steel sheet piling. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctua- tions of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a tem- porary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $1,741,827. The latest (1953) approved estimated annual cost of maintenance is $24,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 23, 18661 A new outlet 12 feet deep protected by piers and H. Doc. 482, 55th Cong., 2d sess. revetments. Mar. 3,1925 Exterior breakwaters, removal of portions of piers, H. Doe. 208. 68th Cong., 1st sess. and for present project dimensions of channel. Aug. 26, 1937 ... Dredging the area in Lake Betsie----------------- H. Doc. 511, 74th Cong., 2d sess.' 1 Amended 1868, 1879, and 1892. 2 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. The railroad terminal, consisting of two car- ferry slips, is on the south side at inner end of the entrance channel. There are also several fishing wharves. The city has constructed a wharf on the north side of Lake Betsie available for boats of shallow draft. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of condition surveys at a cost of $2,395, and miscellaneous inspections. and report which cost $582. Work was accomplished by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $2,977.03 for main- tenance. The total net expenditures were $2,873.39. Conditionat end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1939. Construction of the south breakwater and shore connection, removal of a portion of the south pier, and dredging of the south half of the channel to existing project depth, were commenced in May 1928, and completed in October 1931. The north breakwater and shore connection, removal of a portion of the north pier and dredg- 1486 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 ing the remainder of the channel, to existing project depth, were com- menced in April 1932, and completed in October 1932. Dredging of the area in Lake Betsie was commenced in May 1939, and completed inJuly 1939. The breakwaters, shore connections, and revetments are in generally good condition; the inner piers require repairs. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 24.6 feet at harbor entrance, thence decreasing through the outer basin to 21.4 feet at lakeward end of the inner piers and thence 19.5 feet in the channel between the inner piers and revetments to Lake Betsie. The depth over the dredging area in Lake Betsie was 16.8 feet. The costs and expenditures under the existing project were $1,741,826.83 for new work and $672,856.61 for maintenance, a total of $2,414,683.44. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June . .. 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated--------- ........ ----------------------- ------------ ------------ $1,741,826.83 Cost-------- -------------------------------- ---------------------- 1,741,826.83 Expenditures--------------.--- -------------------------------------------- 1,741.826.83 Maintenance: Appropriated- ---.... $68,500.00 $66,500.00 $33,500.00 $4,500.00 $3,300.00 676,054.91 Cost....---------------66,447.89 26,083.66 80,006.67 1,493 82 2,977.03 672,856.61 Expenditures---....- . 52,518.60 58,211..83 57,759.90 1,745.79 2,873.39 672,856.61 28. LELAND HARBOR, MICH. Location. This harbor is on the east shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of Carp (Leelanau) River, Mich., distant about 240 miles northeasterly from Chicago and about 40 miles northerly from Frank- fort. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 705.) Existing project. This provides for the removal of the wrecked outer portions of the old privately owned piers; for the construction of new piers converging from shore to an entrance 60 feet wide, the lengths to be 370 and 440 feet for the north and south piers, respec- tively; and for an entrance channel 6 feet deep and 40 feet wide, the inner end of channel being about 300 feet inside of the harbor en- trance. The new piers are built of piling filled with stone. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluc- tuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $64,181.34. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $7,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 23, 74th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project docu- ment. Local cooperation. None required. RIVERS AND HARBORS-1VIMILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1487 Terminal facilities. There are privately owned wharves on each side of the inner harbor extending from the dam, located about 400 feet above the mouth of the river, for a distance of about 200 feet downstream, used principally by the local fishing interests and to some extent by Government mail, Coast Guard, and lighthouse boats. All available dockage space is utilized. -Operations and results during fiscal year. Repairs were made to the outer ends of the piers at a cost of $34,730, and condition surveys were made at a cost of $683. Preliminary engineering for future structure repair work was commenced at a cost of $925. Miscella- neous inspections and reports were accomplished at a cost of $73. All work was done by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $36,410.80 for maintenance. The total net expendi-, tures were $36,343.32. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1937. Construction of the converging piers, removal of the outer portions of the old privately owned piers, and dredging of the entrance channel were commenced in September 1936, and completed in June 1937. The upper portions of the converging piers require repairs. The remaining portions of the private piers are in poor condition. Prior to the work done by the Government the harbor had been built and maintained entirely by local interests. Carp River, about 4,000 feet long, connects Leelanau Lake with Lake Michi- gan. There is a concrete dam with a 10-foot head about 400 feet above the river mouth. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 10 feet at entrance, reducing thence to 4.3 feet at the inner end of the channel through outer harbor, and' 2.5, feet in river to the dam. The costs under the existing project were $64,181.34 for new work and $76,712.93 for maintenance, a total of $140,894.27. The total expenditures were $140,826.79. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated----- ------- -- ----------- ------------------------- ----------- $64,181.34 Cost -- -------------------------------- ----------- 641------------------ 64,181.34 Expenditures-- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 64, 181.34 Maintenance: Appropriated--.....- - $500.00- ...- __- -$192. 47 ......-.-... $37, 800.00 78,102. 13 Cost___--------------- 8, 640. 57 $644. 05 287. 13 ---- 36, 410. 80 76, 712. 93 Expenditures-..-----.... 1,079. 81 41. 27 -2. 37 ------------ 36, 343. 32 76, 645. 45 29. TRAVERSE CITY HARBOR, MICH. Location. On the south end of the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay, distant about 45 miles southwesterly from Charlevoix and 92 miles northerly from Frankfort. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 706.) Aisting project. This provides for dredging a basin, 600 feet wide and 1,000 feet long, with depth of 14 feet in the outer 500 feet of the area and 10 feet in the remainder, protected by a breakwater about 1488 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 1,300 feet in length, on the west side of the West Arm about 11/4 miles north of the city limits. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctua- tions of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a tem- porary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 21/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $239,557. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $3,500. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 30, 1948 (H. Doc. 546, 80th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest pub- lished map is in the project document. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. Elmwood Township, Leelanau County, has provided a wharf open to all on equal terms. There are 2 privately owned coal wharves, 2 privately owned wharves for the receipt of petroleum products, and a small municipal yacht harbor beyond the limits of the existing project. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $1,118, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $44, by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $1,161.87 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $1,165.72. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in August 1951. Construction of the breakwater commenced in May 1950 and was completed in August 1951. Dredging of the mooring basin commenced in August 1950 and was completed in December 1950. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 14 feet in the outer half of the basin and 10 feet in the inner half. The costs under the existing project were $239,- 556.82 for new work and $1,161.87 for maintenance, a total of $240,- 718.69. The total expenditures were $240,722.54. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ... .... . 30,1953, includ. ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 New work: Appropriated---- _---------_ $245, 000. 00 -$1, 729. 78 -$3, 713.40 - $239, 556. 82 Cost ...--.---------------------- 114,175.23 117, 441.07 7, 940. 52 ------------ 239, 556.82 Expenditures----------------- 103, 537. 08 128, 079. 22 7, 940. 52 ------------ 239, 556. 82 Maintenance: Appropriated --------------------------------------------- $2,000.00 2, 000.00 Cost --- -- - -----.-- 1,161. 87 1, 161. 87 Expenditures-- ----------------------- 1, 165. 72 1, 165. 72 30. CHARLEVOIX HARBOR, MICH. Location. On the east shore of Lake Michigan, distant about 276 miles northeasterly from Chicago and about 75 miles northerly from Frankfort. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 789.) RIVERS AND HARBORS--MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1489 Existing project. This provides for a channel 18 feet deep from that depth: in Lake Michigan to that depth in Lake Charlevoix pro- tected where needed by piers and revetments. The piers at the en- trance are formed of stone-filled timber cribs and rubblestone, being 781 feet and 452 feet in length on north and south sides, respectively. The entire south pier and the outer 303 feet of the north pier have been provided with concrete superstructure. The revetments are built of piling and are capped with concrete. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctua- tions of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuatiorls of a tempo- rary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 11/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the completed project was $82,223. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $15,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 14,1876 Channel from Lake Michigan to Round Lake,!pro- S. Ex. Doc. 16, 44th Cong., 1st tected where needed by piers and revetments. sess., and Annual Report, 1876, p. 523. Aug. 2,1882 Channel from Round Lake to Lake Charlevoix-...... No prior survey or estimate. June 13,1902 June 20, 1938 ---- Project depth increased to 15 feet Project depth increased to 18 feet ------- -- Do. S. Doc. 163,%75th Cong., 3d sess. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. These consist of several small landing places in Round Lake at Charlevoix used for handling fish and miscellaneous commodities. The city of Charlevoix has provided a public wharf south of the inner end of the lower south revetment. A wharf for receipt of petroleum products is located on the west end of Lake Charlevoix. There are coal wharves at Advance and Boyne City at the inner end of Lake Charlevoix. The city of Boyne City has pro- vided a public wharf for small craft. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made at a cost of $3,323, and miscellaneous inspections and reports cost $24 by hired labor and use of Government plant. The total cost was $3,347.60 for maintenance. The total net expenditures were $3,- 381.77. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1939. The north pier and revetment of the lower channel were completed in 1880, and the south pier and revetment in 1889. The revetments of the upper channel were completed in 1885. Dredging of both channels to existing project depth, was commenced and com- pleted in August 1939. The north revetment of the upper channel has been entirely removed, a portion being removed in 1928 and the re- mainder in 1930. The piers and revetments of the lower channel and 278038-53-voL. 2-----32 1490 REPORT OF, CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 the south revetment of the upper channel are in fair condition except for 152 linear feet of the south revetment which require reconstruction. The controlling depths at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year were 18 feet in the lower channel to Round Lake and in the upper channel to Lake Charlevoix. The costs and expenditures under the existing project were $82,223.04 for new work and $404,723.47 for maintenance, a total of $486,946.51. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ----- ------------------------ ------------ ----------------------- $82, 223.04 Cost .------ -------------------------.------------ - ------------- -------- 82, 223.04 Expenditures .......- ----------- ---- ---------------------------------------- 82, 223.04 Maintenance: Appropriated-----------------..... $11, 000. 00 -$688. 42 $1,000. 00 $4, 100. 00 405, 974.86 Cost---------------. $1, 534. 25 9, 435. 48 1, 805. 33 501.01 3, 347. 60 404, 723.47 Expenditures--- .......--- 1,327.14 10, 988. 00 -401.85 466.84 3, 381. 77 404, 723. 47 31. PETOSKEY HARBOR, MICH. Location. This harbor is on the east shore of Lake Michigan,- distant about 293 miles northeasterly from Chicago and about 92 miles northerly from Frankfort, Mich. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 706.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of September 18, 1890, and modified by the River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892. For further details, see page 1954 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1547 of Annual Report for 1931. Existing project. This provides for a west breakwater, extending from shore, having a total length of 1,345 feet. The breakwater is built of stone-filled timber cribs and rubblestone. The timber cribs are capped with concrete superstructure. The fluctuations of water level are seasonal changes of about one- half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctua- tions of a temporary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about 1 /2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The cost for new work for the existing project was $118,016, ex- clusive of amount expended on previous project. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 18,1894 Breakwaters according to larger of 2 projects--------.......... Annual Report, 1890, p. 2673, and Annual Report, 1895 p. 2819. June 13,1902 Removal.of north breakwatei and extension of west (The Annual: eport for 1896, p. breakwater if cost did not exceed $170,000. 2722, contains 'the latest pub- lished map.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1491 Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. These consist of a municipal wharf project- ing about 635 feet beyond the shoreline and protected by the break- water. This wharf is considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. A condition survey was made by the United States Lake Survey at a total cost and net ex- penditure of $500. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1908. The breakwater, constructed during the period 1895 to 1908, is in generally good condition. The available depth at low water datum at the close of the fiscal year 1950 was about 11 feet at the end of the municipal wharf. The costs and expenditures under the ex- isting project were $118,016.18 for new work and $91,665.59 for main- tenance, a total of $209,681.77. Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 New work: Appropriated.----..... -------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ $118,239.40 Cost----------- ------------------------------------------------- . 118,239.40 Expenditures--------........ ------- ------- ---------------------- ---------- 118, 239.40 Maintenance: Appropriated-------......-- -------- $16, 121. 57 .------------ $500 91, 665. 59 Cost------- ....----------- ------------ 16, 121. 57 ------------------------ 500 91, 665. 59 Expenditures--------.........--------- 16, 121. 57------------... 500 91, 665. 59 1 Includes $223.22 for previous project new work costs. 32. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the fiscal year was $15,935.24 and the expenditures were $20,444.87. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ...... ... 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated ...................................................... ................ Cost- . - -- -- - -. -- -- - -. -- -- --. -- -- ---. - -- -- -- - ---....------------ Expenditures----------------...................................... Maintenance: Appropriated......... $34, 000.00 $97, 300.00 $55, 310. 00 $18, 600. 00 $20,900.00 $685,040. 00 Cost .-------------- 33, 706.74 93, 211.21 39, 984. 32 29, 554. 11 15, 935. 24 671, 966. 15 Expenditures--------- 34, 457. 35 94, 063. 61 46, 773. 54 27, 202. 30 20, 444. 87 684, 984. 38 2Includes $2,200 contributed funds for completed work. 1492 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary-Continued CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953. includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated................................................................... Cost--..------------------.------.-------------.---------- ------------- ----------- Expenditures ...---------------- ----------- ----------- ----------------------------------................................................................ Maintenance: Appropriated- .---.....----....----------....... 2, 200 -..... _.......... $4, 000 $6, 200 Cost---------------........--------... 2,200- ....... .......... 2, 200 Expenditures .......--------......--------- 2,200 ...---------------....--------....--.. -- 2,200 33. PLANT ALLOTMENT, MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-...... $838, 863. 10 $250, 000. 00 _---------- $25, 000. 00 $35. 000. 00 $2, 892, 479. 86 Cost----. -.-..... 789,305.10 -85,005. 43 $324,435. 27 -501. 92 69, 624. 10 2, 780, 016. 80 Expenditures 979, 017. 54 -87, 330. 51 327, 868. 16 32, 935. 84 12, 950. 24 2, 687, 319. 28 34. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report required to for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Gladstone Harbor, Mich.) 2_- - - - - - 1912 $7, 280.59 $252. 17 (3) 2. Cedar River Harbor, Mich. 2 ----- 1896 28, 463.97 -------------- $409, 500 3. ------ Pensaukee Harbor, Wis.' - - - - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - 1951 34, 035.47 22, 460. 17 (3) 4. Big Suamico River, Wis. 1951 20, 242.64 19, 450. 18 (3) 5. Harbors at Washington Island,2Wis.'---------- 1950 62, 838.06 1, 143.02 6 70, 500 6. 7. South Milwaukee Harbor, Wis. 4............. St. Joseph River, Mich.' 2 ____ 1906 5, 000.00 ----- -8 577, 700 1923 4, 555.49 5, 194. 51 (3) 8. Arcadia Harbor, Mich.4 5__________ ___'____ 1920 -------------- 63, 000. 00 (3) 9. St. James Harbor (Beaver Island), Mich.?... 1952 .6 8 37, 500 10. Gray's Reef Passage, Mich.' --- ...--__ 1937 109, 520. 63 --. ---- (3) 1Channels adequate for commerce. 2 Abandonment recommended in 1926 (H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). 8 Completed. 4 No commerce reported. 5 Abandonment recommended in 1916 (H. Doc. 668, 64th Cong., 1st sess.). o Revised in 1953. T Assurances of local cooperation requested Mar. 3, 1945. Negotiations for compliance are in progress. 8 Exclusive of $7,500 to be contributed by local interests. RIVERS AND HARBORS--MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1493 35. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Black Lake (Lake Macatawa) and House Public Works Com- ---- ---- ---- Holland Harbor, Mich. mittee resolution, Apr. 13, 1948. Door County, coast of, including Rivers and Harbors Com- --- --- --- -- Ellison Bay and Sister Bay, mittee resolution, Aug. Wis., with respect to a harbor 2, 1946. of refuge. Ellison Bay, Sister Bay, and Door .....---- do-.....-----.....---- ---- ---- County, coast of, Wis., with respect to a harbor of refuge. Ellison Bay, Wis., with respect Rivers and Harbors Com- - - - - - - - - - - - to a harbor of refuge. mittee resolution, Mar. 12, 1946. Erie Lake, at or near Toledo, Ohio, River and Harbor Act, ---- -- -- ---- waterway to the southerly end Mar. 2, 1945. of Lake Michigan via Maumee River and the city of Fort Wayne, Ind., or other practica- ble route (report to be made by Special Division Board). Fort Wayne, Ind., waterway from .--_ do----- ------------. ..................------ Lake Erie, at or near Toledo, Ohio, to the southerly end of Lake Michigan via Maumee River, or other practicable route (report to be made by Special Division Board). Fox River, Wis__.............. __ Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Sept. 18, 1945. G rand H aven, H arbor, M ich ...... House Public Works Com- mittee resolution Mar. 1, 1950. Great Lakes coast-harbor of Rivers and Harbors Com- refuge at Ellison Bay, Wis. mittee resolution, Mar. 12, 1946. Great Lakes coast-harbors of Rivers and Harbors Com- refuge at Ellison Bay and Sister mittee resolution, Aug. Bay, and Door County, Wis. 2, 1946. Great Lakes coast-harbor of Rivers and Harbors Com- refuge at Sister Bay, Wis. mittee resolution, Apr. 1, 1946. Great Lakes (lower), alternate House Public Works Com- May 26,1953 Unfavor- canal between waters of, and mittee resolution, Apr. able. Lake Superior (report to be 5,1949. made by Special Division Board). Holland Harbor and Black Lake House Public Works Com- (Lake Macatawa), Mich. mittee resolution, Apr. 13,1948. Kenosha, Wis., shore of Lake River and Harbor Act, Michigan, beach erosion. July 3,1930, and Act of Congress, July 31, 1945. Lake Harbor, Mich__ . __ Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Mar. 16, 1937. Lake Harbor (Mona Lake) Chan- River and Harbor Act, nel, Mich. Aug. 26, 1937. Ludington Harbor, Mich ...... _. Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Dec. Harbor (Black Lake), Mich. 4, 1939. Macatawa Lake and Holland House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Apr. ----- ------ 13, 1948. Maumee 'River, waterway from Lake Erie, at or near Toledo, River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. ------------ Ohio, to the southerly end of Lake Michigan, via the city of Fort Wayne, Ind., or other prac- ticable route (report to be made by Special Division Board). Michigan Lake and Sturgeon Bay Rivers and Harbors Commit- Ship Canal, Wis. tee resolution, May 10,1945. 1494 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by River and HarborActs and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality_. Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Michigan Lake, waterway from River and Harbor Act, Lake Erie at or near Toledo, Mar. 2, 1945. Ohio, to the southerly end of, by way of Maumee River and the city of Fort Wayne, Ind., or other practicable route (re- port to be made by Special Di- vision Board). Milwaukee Harbor, Wis....-------- House Public Works Com- .. mittee resolution, June 27, 1950. Mona Lake (Lake Harbor) Chan- River and Harbor Act, ....... ........... nel, Mich. Aug. 26, 1937. Port Washington Harbor, Wis- _. House Public Works Comn- mittee resolution, Apr. 13, 1948. County, Wis., shore of River and Harbor Act, Feb. 6,1953 .----- Racine M-e--. Unfavor- Lake Michigan, beach erosion July 3, 1930; and act of able. study. Congress, July 31, 1945. Sheboygan Harbor, Wis-... - _ House Public Works Com- Aug. 29, 1952 -----.. .-.- mittee resolution, Oct. -Favorable. 15, 1949. Sister Bay, Ellison Bay, and Door Rivers and Harbors Com--_-........... County, coast of, Wis., with mittee resolution, Aug. respect to a harbor of refuge. 2, 1946. S ister B ay, W is ., h arbo r o f re fug e - R iv e rs an d H arb ors C om --_.. ...... ..... ..... . mittee resolution, Apr. 1, 1946. Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michi- Rivers and Harbors Com- gan ship canal, Wisconsin. mittee resolution, May 10, 1945. Superior Lake, alternate canal House Public Works Com- May 26, 1953 ..-----..--- Unfavor- between waters of,and lower mittee resolution, Apr. able. Great Lakes (report to be made 5, 1949. by Special Division Board). Two Rivers Harbor, Wis. (survey)_ House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Oct. 15, 1949. 36. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND MISCELLANEOUS STUDIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL, GENERAL All work under this heading is for the Milwaukee and Duluth Districts. The cost of the work during the fiscal year was $18,626.88 and the expenditures were $17,121.88. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June includ- :30Y1953, ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: $97, 550. 00 Appropriated- ........ $98, 000. 00 $68, 000. 00 - $1, 000. 00 $21, 600.00 $328, 878. 85 Cost__-______ - -110, 157. 01 90, 886. 61 69, 009. 29 21, 570. 53 18, 626. 88 310, 523. 57 Expenditures.------ 110,492. 97 89, 843. 40 72, 955. 92 24, 336. 82 17, 121. 88 323, 569.06 FLOOD CONTROL---MILWAUKEE, WIS., DISTRICT 1495 37. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES Status of all investigationsfor flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, Senate Public Works Com- --- - -- - -- -- --------- Mich., Kalamazoo River, with mittee resolution, June a view to flood control improve- 24, 1947. ments at. - - i-- Fox River and its tributaries, Flood Control Act, July ---- ---- --- - Wisconsin, for flood control and 24, 1946. other purposes. ------------ Grand River and its tributaries, House Public Works Com- ---- ---- ---- Michigan (survey). mittee resolution, Aug. ---------- 16, 1950. Grand River, Mich., with a view Senate Public Works Com- ---- ---- ---- to flood control at and in the mittee resolution, July vicinity of Lansing, Mich. 15, 1947. Kalamazoo River, Mich., with a view to flood control improve- Senate Public Works mittee resolution, Com- June ---- ---- ---- ------------ ments at Kalamazoo and Battle 24, 1947. Creek, Mich. Lansing, Mich., with a view to Senate Public Works Com- ---- ---- ---- ------------ flood control on Grand River, mittee resolution, July Mich., at and in the vicinity of. Milwaukee River and tributaries, 15, 1947. Flood Control Act, May ---- ---- ---- ------------ Wisconsin. 17, 1950. Oconto River to Rangeline Lake, Wis., waterway from, for flood control and major drainage im- ..... do------------------- --------------- ....................--- ------------ provements. Rangeline Lake to Oconto River, do ......-------------------- .....---- --------------- Wis., waterway from, for flood control and major drainage im- provements. ------------ Saint Joseph River, Mich. and Ind-. House Public Works Com- --------------- mittee resolution, July 19, 1950. - -- -- -- -- I-- - - --- IMPROVEMENTS OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT This district comprises southeastern Wisconsin, northeastern and central Illinois, and portions of northwestern Indiana and southwest- ern Michigan included in the drainage basin of the Illinois River above the south boundary of the Federal property at the new La- Grange lock and dam, exclusive of the basin of Bureau Creek, Ill. It also includes the southern end of Lake Michigan and its tributary drainage basins from the southern boundary of Wisconsin to the drainage basin of the St. Joseph River, Mich., and the waterways connecting the Illinois River with the Chicago and Calumet Rivers. District engineer: Col. R. P. Kline, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Great Lakes Division, Chicago, Ill., com- prising the Duluth, Minn., Milwaukee, Wis., Chicago, Ill., Detroit, Mich., and Buffalo, N. Y., Districts: Col. W. P. Trower, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control--Continued Page 1. Waukegan Harbor, Ill 1497 16. Mouth of Sangamon River, Page 2. Chicago Harbor, Ill 1500 Ill- 1528 3. Chicago River, Ill_ 1502 17. Beardstown, Ill_ 1530 4. Calumet Harbor and River, 18. Pekin-LaMarsh drainage and Ill. and Indiana __..... 1504 levee district, Illinois 5. Indiana Harbor, Ind____.. 1507 River, Ill_____ 1531 6. Michigan City Harbor, Ind_ 1510 19. Upper Mississippi River 7. Illinois Waterway, Ill. and Basin, Chicago district .. 1531 Ind_-__ __ 1512 20. Snagging and clearing under 8. Examinations, surveys, and authority of section 2 of contingencies (general)_ __ 1523 the Flood Control Act ap- 9. Plant allotment__- 1523 proved Aug. 28, 1937, as 10. Inactive navigation projects_ 1523 amended___ - - 1532 11. Miscellaneous activities .... 1523 21. Preliminary examinations, surveys, and contingencies Flood control for flood control ......... 1533 22. Inspection of completed 12. Farm Creek, Ill_ 1525 works_ 1533 13. Thompson Lake drainage 23. Inactive flood control pro- and levee district, Ill ..... 1526 jects_- 1533 14. Lacey, Langellier, West Ma- 24. Miscellaneous activities .... 1535 tanzas, and Kerton Valley 25. Emergency flood control drainage and levee dis- work under authority of tricts, Illinois River, Ill.__ 1527 Public Laws 102 and 858, 15. Coal Creek drainage and 80th Cong__________ 1536 levee district, Illinois River, Ill _____ ___ 1528 1. WAUKEGAN HARBOR, ILL. Location. This harbor is on the west shore of Lake Michigan, dis- tant about 51 miles south of Milwaukee and about 38 miles north of Chicago. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 74.) Previous project. An appropriation was made by the River and 1497 1498 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Harbor Act of August 30, 1852, for a breakwater. This work was abandoned. The original project was adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880, and modified by River and Harbor Act of August 2, 1882. For further details, see page 1940 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1508 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for- a. A northerly exterior breakwater, about 1,900 feet long extend- ing easterly from the shore 1,030 feet, and thence southeasterly 870 feet to the outer end, forming a protected outer harbor. b. Parallel piers from the outer harbor to an inner basin, about 240 feet apart and 1,613 and 3,212 feet long for the north and south piers, respectively, the inshore end of the south pier diverging south- ward opposite the inner basin. c. An entrance channel 390 feet wide and 22 feet deep, extending from that depth in the lake to the outer end of the north pier, reducing to a channel between piers 200 feet wide and 18 feet deep to the inner basin, an inner basin 18 feet deep, about 13 acres, protected on the east side by a revetment 882 feet long, and an anchorage area 8 feet deep, about 6 acres, in the southwest corner of the inner basin. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The fluctua- tions of water level are seasonal changes of about one-half foot above or below the annual mean stage, and extreme fluctuations of a tem- porary nature, due to wind and barometric pressure, of about :1/2 feet above or below the mean lake level prevailing at the time. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1953, is $590,700, ex- clusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and excluding $20,000 (cost of bulkhead and boat stalls) to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1948) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $19,750, on completion of the project. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 14,1880 Parallel piers and basin1- . - . __.... ... ....-Annual-_ Report, 1880, p. 1942. Aug. 2,1882 Modified location of habor entrance 1 -_ - . Annual Report, 1882, pp. 277, 2163. Junerl13, 1902 Detached breakwater, extension of piers, increasing H. Doc. 343, 56th Cong., 1st sess. width of harbor at inner end of north pier, and dredging channel and basin to existing project depth. July 3,1930 Extension of breakwater to shore, dredging near the Rivers and Harbors Committee outer end of the north pier, and enlarging the inner Doc. 27, 71st Cong., 2d sess. basin. Mar. 2,1945 Dredging an entrance channel to existing project H. Doc. 116, 77th Cong., 1st sess. 1 dimensions from the outer end of the north pier to the project depth in the lake, and dredging an anchorage area in the southwest corner of the inner basin to the existing project depth. Abandonment of dredging the triangular area in the southwest corner of the inner basin to a depth of 18 feet. 1 Completed under previous projects. s Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. The act of March 2, 1945, provided that dredg- ing of the anchorage basin shall not be commenced until loca,l interests furnish assurances to the Secretary of War that they will remove the abandoned water intake pipes; construct an adequate bulkhead in RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1499 front of the city park and in front of the adjacent United States property; furnish, free of cost to the United States, the land necessary for the anchorage area; release the United States from all claims for damages resulting from the improvement and provide and maintain adequate mooring facilities. Local interests were informed of require- ments on July 1, 1946. Permit authorizing construction of the re- quired bulkhead was issued by Department of the Army on August 25, 1948, and compliance with the remaining requirements is antici- pated on completion of the bulkhead. Terminal facilities. There are four commercial docks. The most important cargoes handled are coal and iron and steel products. In addition, there are two publicly owned docks, one of which is owned by the city and is used for fishing, and the other is owned by the United States Government and used exclusively by the Corps of Engi- neers. The city dock is considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys, in- spections, and reports were conducted by hired labor at a cost of $4,811.82. Repair to damaged portions of north and south piers was performed by contract at a cost of $22,023.42. The total costs for the fiscal year were $26,835.24, all maintenance. The total expenditures were $27,132.32. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 92 percent complete. The work remaining to be done to complete the project con- sists of dredging to provide an anchorage area in the southwest corner of the inner basin. The north pier and east revetment were completed in 1904, and the south pier in 1909. The outer 600 feet of breakwater were completed in 1904, and the shore-arm extension in 1931. All structures are in good condition. The controlling depths are 18.4 feet in the entrance channel to the outer end of the south pier, in a channel 250 feet wide measured from south channel; and 18 feet in the remain- ing portion of the entrance channel and inner basin, except for minor shoals along edges of the channel. Depths are based on soundings taken in June 1953, and are referred to low water datum. The mean water level in June 1953 was 3.48 feet above datum. The total cost to June 30, 1953, was $1,556,361.70, of which $536,- 757.92 weire for new work and $1,019,603.78 for maintenance. Total expenditures were $1,556,228.70. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: ...........--------------------------------- Appropriated---...........------------........------------ $754, 991.46 Cost------......................----------------------------------------------------------- 754, 991.46 Expenditures----..........-----.....----....----------- -----------------------............----------- 754, 991.46 Maintenance: Appropriated- ...... $26, 500. 00 $76, 500. 00 $5, 000. 00 $5, 000.00 $26, 800.00 1,035, 337. 00 Cost..---------------.. 8, 471. 96 96, 177. 53 3, 742. 16 6, 502. 37 26, 835. 24 1,035, 314. 65 Expenditures- ---..... 6, 767. 75 54, 036. 14 46, 960. 36 5, 358. 01 27, 132. 32 1, 035, 181. 65 1Includes $218,233.54 for new work and $15,710.87 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new woek.dta: !Estimated additional amount needed to be appro- priated for completion of existing project- ----------------- $53, 940 1500 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 2. CHICAGO HARBOR, ILL. Location. Northeastern Illinois, near the southern end of Lake Michigan; 85 miles in a southerly direction from Milwaukee, Wis. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 752.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1833, and modified by River and Harbor Acts of June 23, 1866, March 2, 1867, July 1, 1868, and April 10, 1869. Work was con- tinued under these projects until 1870. (For further details, see p. 1941 of Annual Report for 1915, and p. 1510 of Annual Report for 1938.) Existing project. This provides for the following work: a. An inner breakwater, all of timber cribs, enclosing an inner basin of about 224 acres in extent, the breakwater being in two sec- tions, as follows: The main inner breakwater 4,036 feet long with 300 feet of shore return on north end; a southerly extension 2,550 feet long. b. An exterior breakwater enclosing an outer basin of about 970 acres in extent, the breakwater being in three sections, exclusive of gaps, as follows: The shore extension at north end built of timber cribs and 2,250 feet long; the main exterior breakwater, built of tim- ber cribs and 5,413 feet long; and the southerly extension, built of rubble mound and concrete caissons and 5,000 feet long, exclusive of the harbor entrance gap of 500 feet. c. Maintenance dredging to a depth of 21 feet of that part of the inner basin lying north of a line drawn eastwardly perpendicular to the eastern boundary of Grant Park, from the northern end of said boundary, and also of the entrance to Chicago River from the lake to Rush Street over a width varying from 470 to 190 feet. d. Maintenance of that section of the north pier, 900 feet long, located east of the entrance to Ogden slip. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Seasonal fluctuations in mean stage from low water in winter to high water in summer average about 1.2 feet. Local and temporary fluctuations of 0.1 to 0.5 foot, due to wind and difference in barometric pressure, occur daily. Seiches of 3 to 4 feet occur at infrequent intervals. The cost for new work for the completed project was $3,409,844, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1928) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $50,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1501 Acts Work authorized Documents July 11, 1870 Inner breakwaters and inner basin ____------ --- H. Ex. Doc. 114, 41st Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report, 1879, pp. 1562-1567. June 14, 1880 Exterior breakwater--- ..------ _ _______--.... Annual Report, 1879, pp. 1562-1567. Mar. 3,1899 Presenc project depth in the basin, and entrance to Annual Report, 1897, pp. 2790-2791. Chicago River. July 25,1912 Shore-arm and southerly extension of the exterior H. Doc. 710, 62d Cong., 2d sess. breakwater. Mar. 2,1919 Modification of the area to be dredged in the inner H. Doc. 1303, 64th Cong., 1st sess. basin. Mar. 3,1931 Shore-arm extension of the exterior breakwater trans- Public, 797, 71st Cong. ferred to Lincoln Park Commissioners. Mar. 2,1945 Resumption of jurisdiction over the shore-arm exten- Public 14, 79th Cong. sion breakwater and over certain navigable waters in Lake Michigan which lie in the northwestern part of the outer harbor. The latest published map of this harbor is in the Annual Report for 1914, opposte page 2,924. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are 32 docks for handling various types of cargo. The most important cargoes handled are coal, overseas package freight, and newsprint. Passenger excursion steamers are served by 6 of these 32 docks. There is 1 privately owned marine service mooring and 2 yacht club docks. The city of Chicago owns 5 docks, none of which are used for commercial purposes at the present time. The United States Government has 6 docks; 2 are used by the Coast Guard, 2 by the Navy, and 2 by the Corps of Engineers. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys, in- spections, and reports were conducted by hired labor at a cost of $7,253.82. Repairs to the shore-arm extension of the exterior break- water, and to the inner breakwater, were suspended. Twelve percent of the work is completed. Emergency repairs were performed to the Oak Street breakwater, by contract, at a cost of $49,853.09. The total costs for the fiscal year were $57,106.91, all maintenance. The total expenditures were $66,307.26. Conditions at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1923. The entrance to Chicago River has been improved by the construction of parallel entrance piers, and dredging of a channel 190 to 470 feet in width, and a depth of 21 feet below datum. The northerly arm of the inner breakwater (timber 4,034 feet, with 304 feet of shore return on the north end, completed in 1874; concrete superstructure completed in 1934) is in good condition. Repairs on this section are in progress. The southerly arm (timber 2,544 feet, completed in 1880; concrete superstructure completed in 1930) is in good condition. The exterior breakwater (timber 5,418 feet, com- pleted in 1889; concrete superstructure completed in 1930), the south- erly extension (rubble mound 2,227 feet, completed in 1917), and the south arm (rubble mound 1, 532 feet, completed in 1920; and concrete caisson, 1,185 feet, completed in 1923) are in good condition. The shore-arm extension (timber 2,250 feet, completed in 1917) has de- teriorated above the waterline. Repairs are in progress, and by June 30, 1952, approximately 61 percent of the deteriorated portion was replaced by a concrete superstructure. The north pier (concrete super- structure, 975 feet, completed in 1908 and repaired in 1949) is in good 1502 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 condition. The controlling midchannel depth from the west end of the lock near the mouth of the Chicago River, to the Michigan Avenue Bridge, is 21 feet. Depths are based on soundings taken in December 1952, and are referred to low water datum. The mean water level, lakeward of the lock, in June 1953 was 3.48 feet above datum. The water level landward of the lock is controlled, the level being main- tained at an elevation lower than that of Lake Michigan except during excessive storm runoff. The total cost to June 30, 1953, was $5,890,479.09, of which $3,409,- 844.22 were for new work and $2,480,634.87 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $5,890,479.09. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated-- -- - -.. ---....... . .....-- .. ... ............ --............ ........-- $3, 855, 849. 22 Cost .------------- ---- ------------------------ ------------------------ 3, 855, 849. 22 Expenditures- . . ------------ .. ------------ . ------------------------------------ 3, 855, 849. 22 Maintenance: Appropriated- ....... $$86, 500. 00 $300, 500. 00 $413, 000. 00 $8, 000. 00 $53, 005. 00 2, 772, 406. 46 Cost__------------ -- 82, 628. 42 220, 420. 51 170, 960. 95 42, 406. 96 57, 106. 91 2, 480, 634. 87 Expenditures -........ 78, 026. 17 120, 686. 02 255, 059. 94 53, 163. 21 66, 307. 26 2, 480, 634. 87 1 Includes $446,005 for new work and $0.00 for maintenance for previous projects. 3. CHICAGO RIVER, ILL. Location. Cook and Lake Counties, Ill., the navigable portions being wholly in Cook County and the city of Chicago. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 752.) For description, see page 1467 of Annual Report for 1932. Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 3, 1896, modified by acts of March 3, 1899, and June 13, 1902. For further details, see page 1942 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1513 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for maintenance dredging to 21 feet below the hydraulic grade line, corresponding to low water datum in Lake Michigan, of the main river from Rush Street to the junction of the North and South Branches (0.7 mile), the North Branch from the junction to North Avenue (2.22 miles), the North Branch Canal (1.04 miles), and the North Branch turning basin; the channels and turning basins to be maintained to project depth to within 20 feet of existing docks. It also provides for dredging a channel 9 feet deep to within 30 feet of existing bulkheads and river banks, from North Avenue to Belmont Avenue, thence 9 feet deep and 50 feet wide to Addison Street. The width of channel in the main river varies from 200 to 300 feet, in North Branch from 50 to 150 feet, and in North Branch Canal from 70 to 110 feet. All depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Michigan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York, with due allowance for hydraulic grade resulting from the drainage canal. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1953, is $584,350, RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1503 exclusive of amount expended on previous project. The latest (1949) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $46,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 Mar. 3, 1899 For project depth of 21 feet in lieu of that fixed by act Specified in act. of June 3, 1896. June 13,1902 Turning basins--_------------------------------- Do. Mar. 2,1907 Interpreted by Chief of Engineers, Apr. 11, 1908, as H. Doc. 95, 56th Cong., 1st sess, adopting the new work of the then existing project (Annual Report, 1900, p. 3863, for 21-foot depth. and Annual Report. 1909, p. 709.) Mar. 2,1919 Eliminated all work, except maintenance of the main H. Doc. 1294, 64th Cong., 1st sess. river, North Branch, North Branch Canal, and turning basin. 2 July 24,1946 Dredging channel 9 feet deep to within 30 feet of ex- H. Doc. 767, 78th Cong., 2d sess. isting bulkheads and river banks from North Ave. to Belmont Ave., thence 9 feet deep and 50 feet wide to Addison St. I The latest published map is in the Annual Report for 1914, opposite p. 2928. =Contains latest published map of the North Branch above North Ave. Recommended modifications of project. On February 28, 1949, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the existing project for Chicago River, Ill., to provide for a channel 9 feet deep and 50 feet wide in the North Branch of Chicago River and North Shore Channel between Addison Street, Chicago, and Main Street, Skokie, with three passing places 45 feet wide and 500 feet long, in accordance with the plans of the district engineer, at an estimated cost to the United States of $776,000 for new work and $16,500 annually for maintenance in addition to the amount now required, subject to certain requirements of local cooperation. Local cooperation. The act of July 24, 1946, provided that the improvement of the channel is subject to the condition that local in- terests furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will hold and save the United States free from damages which may result from construction and maintenance of the improve- ment. The above requirement has not been complied with. Terminal facilities. There are 58 docks handling lake vessel and river barge cargoes. The most important cargoes handled are sand and gravel, coal, salt, cement, and petroleum products. There are 4 boatyards, 3 of which are used for servicing recreational craft and 1 engaged in constructing and servicing small craft as well as small Navy vessels. The city of Chicago owns 2 docks which are not used for commercial purposes at this time. The United States Govern- ment has 2 docks which are used by the Corps of Engineers exclusively. Operations and results during fiscal year.__Condition surveys, in- spections and reports were conducted by hired labor at a cost of $11,669.31. Maintenance dredging in the North Branch and North Branch Canal was performed, by contract, and 115,000 cubic yards of material were removed at a cost of $133,929.24. The total cost for the fiscal year was $145,598.55, all maintenance. Total expenditures were $146,139.35. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project is complete except for the work authorized by the River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946. The controlling midchannel depths are as follows: In the main river, 1504 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 21 feet; in the North Branch to North Avenue, 21 feet; North Avenue to Addison Street, 10 feet; and in the North Branch Canal, 18.7 feet. Depths in the turning basin are generally 21 feet or more. Depths are based upon soundings taken in January, February, May, and June, 1953, and are referred to low water datum. The water level in the Chicago River is controlled, the level being maintained at an elevation lower than that of Lake Michigan, except during excessive storm runoff into the river. The heads of navigation for deep-draft vessels are Belmont Avenue on the North Branch, and Leavitt Street on the West Fork of the South Branch, 5.97 and 5.52 miles, respec- tively, from Michigan Avenue Bridge. The head of navigation for barge traffic is near Touhy Avenue on the North Shore Channel, about 11 miles from the Michigan Avenue Bridge. The total cost to June 30, 1953, was $1,925,780.80, of which $544,- 678.70 were for new work and $1,381,102.10 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $1,925,780.80. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated......-------------------------------------------------------............ $1,500,564.57 Cost--------------- ------------ ----------------------------------------------- 1, 500, 564. 57 Expenditures--------- .... ------------ ----------------------------------------- --- 1, 500, 564. 57 IMaintenance: Appropriated...--..----.... $4, 000. 00 $203,000. 00 $7, 000. 00 $10, 000. 00 $151, 425.00 1, 496, 410.45 Cost_ --------------- 4, 201.36 199, 783. 72 10, 258. 76 9, 980. 64 145, 598. 55 1, 490, 564. 65 Expenditures......... 4, 390. 78 105, 428. 54 104, 567. 96 9, 485.83 146, 139. 35 1,490, 564.65 1 Includes $955,885.37 for new work and $109,462.55 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project------------------- $39, 670 4. CALUMET HARBOR AND RIVER, ILL. AND IND. Location. Northeastern Illinois (Cook County), near the southern (end of Lake Michigan, 121/2 miles south of Chicago Harbor, and known on the Great Lakes as South Chicago Harbor, it being in the southerly part of and within the corporate limits of the city of Chi- ,cago, except for a part of the breakwaters and of the anchorage be- hind same, which are in Indiana. The Calumet River is within the Chicago city limits. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 75.) For description, see page 1471 of Annual Report for 1932. Previous projects. The original project for Calumet Harbor was ;gust adopted by River and Harbor Act of July 11, 1870, and modified Au- 11, 1888. Work was continued under these projects until 1896. The original project for Calumet River was adopted by River and Harbor Act of July 5, 1884, and modified August 5, 1886. For fur- ther details, see page 1943 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1515 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for the following work: a. For an outer harbor protected by a breakwater extending east- ward from the shore about 4,400 feet and thence southeasterly about 8,100 feet to the harbor entrance. RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1505 b. For an approach channel 3,200 feet wide and 28 feet deep through the shoals outside the breakwater. c. For an outer harbor channel and anchorage area 3,000 feet wide and 26 feet deep. d. For an entrance channel to the river 350 feet wide and 26 feet deep to the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway bridge. e. For a channel in Calumet River of 200-foot minimum width, 25 feet deep to the Semet-Solvay wharf near 111th Street, thence 23 feet deep through the rock section to near 114th Street, thence 21 feet deep to 122d Street, and thence 21.5 feet deep to and including turn- ing basin No. 5. f. For widening and straightening the river channel, except through the rock cut, to within 20 feet of bulkhead lines now or hereafter established. g. For five turning basins spaced along the river channel, of suit- able size for turning the largest lake cargo vessels, and each of the same depth as the adjacent channel. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Fluctuations in stage of the river are practically those resulting from changes of water level in Lake Michigan. On Lake Michigan, seasonal fluctuations in mean stage from low water in winter to high water in summer average about 1.2 feet. Local and temporary fluc- tuations of 0.1 to 0.5 feet, due to wind and difference in barometric pressures, occur daily. Seiches of 3 to 4 feet occur at infrequent in- tervals. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1953, is $11,146,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1950) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $115,000. The existing project was adopted by the following River and Har- bor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1899 Annual Report. 1896. pp. 2584, et June 13, 1902 }Outer harbor protected by breakwater-........ ... seq., and H. Doc. 277, 54th Cong., Mar. 3, 1905 5 turning basins ............... Doc. 172, 58th H. ......------------------------------ Cong., 2d sess. June 25,1910 Provided for shape and dimensions of turning basins H. Doc. 349, 60th Cong., 1st sess. Sept. 22, 1922 Consolidated the 2 projects for Calumet Harbor and Calumet River. Aug. 30, 1935! Detached breakwater; dredging the outer harbor to H. Doc. 494, 72d Cong., 2d sess.2 existing project depth and dimensions; deepening river-entrance channel and river to existing project depths;:widening and straightening the river chan- nel; deepening the 5 turning basins to the same depth as the adjacent channel. Mar. 2, 1945 Provide an approach channel to the harbor 3,200 feet H. Doc. 233, 76th Cong., 1st sess.= wide and 28 feet deep through the shoals outside the breakwater and for closing the existing gap between the breakwaters. I Included in Public Works Administration program Sept. 6, 1933, and Dec. 16, 1933. Contains latest published maps of the river. SContains latest published map of the harbor. Local cooperation. The act of March 3, 1905, required, as a condi- tion precedent to Federal expenditures upon any 1 of the 5 turning basins, the donation to the United States of the land necessary for that 278038-53-voL. 2-33 1506 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 turning basin. As a result the land needed for turning basins 1, 3, and 5 was conveyed to the United States. The total area thus conveyed is 17.85 acres, and the value of the land at the time of its conveyance was approximately $35,700. The act of August 30, 1935, provided that the widening of the chan- nel at any locality, or the future excavation of a turning basin, shall not be commenced until local interests have furnished, free of cost to the United States, the lands or easements necessary for such widening or excavation, and have either provided any necessary bulkheads, or have released the United States from all damages to adjacent lands by reason of the excavation. The Republic Steel Corp. has dredged a new turning basin on the east side of the Calumet River just north of 122d Street, to replace the original turning basin 3, and has constructed a bulkhead along the channel side of the original basin 3, and reclaimed the area to provide land for plant expansion. The corporation has also built a bulkhead along two portions of the east side of the river between a point opposite the Semet-Solvay slip and the new turning basin 3, and has widened and deepened the east side of the rock section between the United States east channel line and its bulkhead. The United States has widened and deepened two portions of the east side of the river be- tween the south end of the rock section and turning basin 3, mile 4.7. Local interests donated the necessary land for the widening. Terminal facilities. There are 42 docks handling lake vessel and river barge cargoes. The most important cargoes handled are iron ore, grain, coal, limestone, sand and gravel, iron and steel products, and miscellaneous package freight. There are 2 boatyards, 1 for repairs to large lake vessels (this yard has 2 large drydocks), and the other boatyard has 1 floating drydock for repairing and building commercial river craft. The United States Government owns one dock which is used by the Corps of Engineers only. There are no other publicly owned docks on the Calumet River, except for the one reserved for the exclusive use of the one city of Chicago fireboat. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: Condition surveys, inspections, reports, and flue dust investigations were con- ducted by hired labor at a total cost of $33,076.34. Dredging of 31,613 cubic yards of material and removal of concrete bulkhead in the Calu- met River were completed by contract at a cost of $46,249.39. The total costs for the fiscal year were $79,325.73, all maintenance. Total expenditures were $108,448.29. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 52 percent complete. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of the construction of turning basins 2 and 4; dredging por- tions of the outer harbor; deepening, widening, and straightening the Calumet River; dredging an approach channel to the harbor through the shoals outside the detached breakwater; and closing the gap be- tween the breakwaters. The timber breakwater (6,712 feet, com- pleted in 1904; concrete superstructure completed in 1924) and the cellular type steel-sheet pile breakwater (5,007 feet, completed in 1935) are in good condition. Under permit from the Secretary of War, the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co., and its predecessors have removed all of the south pier (completed in 1897) and replaced it with RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1507 a concrete dock wall 2,961 feet in length and 50 feet southerly of the pier's original location. Under permits from the Department, the Defense Plant Corp. has built two sections of bulkhead on the east side of the river between a point opposite the Semet-Solvay slip and the new turning basin 3 at mile 4.7. The United States has widened and deepened the channel adjoining the new bulkhead except along the rock section, where the widening was done by the corporation. Depths in the outer harbor vary from 21 to 28 feet. Controlling midchannel depth in the entrance channel is 24.6 feet. The controlling midchannel depth in the river is 19 feet, up to and including turning basin 5. Depths are based on soundings taken in January, February, March, and June 1953, and are referred to low water datum. The mean water level in June 1953 was 3.48 feet above datum. The head of navigation for deep-draft vessels in the river is at turning basin 5 at the entrance to Lake Calumet. The total cost, all funds, to June 30, 1953, was $8,846,665.43, of which $5,810,062.38 were regular funds and $3,036,603.05 were public works funds; $5,616,541.19 being for new work and $3,230,124.24 for main- tenance. The total expenditures were $8,846,592.75, including $3,036,- 603.05 public works funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated--...-----...... ...----------.........-$3, 130. 59 --------------------......------------ $6, 472, 514. 22 Cost-----------------..........----------- 43.30 ---------- ----------------------- 6,472, 514. 22 Expenditures---....------------------................ 43.30 ---------------------------------. 6, 472, 514.22 Maintenance: Appropriated----......... $19, 000. 00 211, 000. 00 $22, 752.30 $122, 500. 00 $19, 165.00 3, 277, 787. 23 ................. Cost--------------- 34, 799.35 210, 176. 02 23, 619. 58 59, 906. 76 79, 325. 73 3, 275, 354. 72 Expenditures--------......... 26, 468.65 207, 106.86 25, 736. 20 31, 649. 18 108, 448. 29 3, 275, 282. 04 I Includes $855,973.03 for new work and $45,230.48 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------- $5, 529, 460 5. INDIAN HARBOR, IND. Location. Northwestern Indiana (Lake County), on southwest shore of Lake Michigan, 18 miles southeast of Chicago Harbor. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 755.) Previous project. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910. For further details, see page 1943 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1520 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for- a. A northerly rubble-mound breakwater 2,520, feet long, an easterly reinforced concrete-caisson breakwater 1,507 feet long, an extension of this latter breakwater about 2,300 feet to the north, and the construction and placing of a lighthouse crib. b. An entrance channel generally 800 feet wide, with a depth of 28 feet at the outer end and 26 feet at the inner end. 1508 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 c. Dredging the anchorage and maneuver basin in the outer har- bor to a depth of 26 feet, and the channel between the bulkhead fills in the outer harbor to a depth of 25 feet. d. Widening the main stem of the Indiana Harbor Canal to a bottom width of 260 feet with a depth of 22 feet from the outer harbor to The Forks, and dredging the Calumet River Branch from The Forks to 141st Street to the same width and depth. e. A channel 22 feet deep and 160 feet wide in the Lake George Branch from The Forks to White Oak Avenue. f. The maintenance of a channel 20 feet deep and 80 feet wide in the remainder of the Calumet River Branch south of the north line of 141st Street, except the removal of sewage deposits and other city refuse, after completion and acceptance from private parties. g. The construction of a turning basin at The Forks 22 feet deep. That part of the Calumet River Branch Channel from the north line of 141st Street to the Grand Calumet River has not as yet been completed by local interests or accepted for maintenance by the United States. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Mich- igan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Seasonal fluctuations in mean stage from low water in winter to high water in summer average about 1.2 feet. Local and temporary fluctuations of 0.1 to 0.5 foot, due to wind and difference in barometric pressures, occur daily, Seiches of 3 to 4 feet occur at infrequent intervals. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1953, is $4,596,000, exclusive of amount expended in previous project. 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: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25,1910 Outer harbor and maintenance of inner harbor H. Doc. 1113, 60th Cong., 2d sess. channel. Mar. 4,1913 Breakwaters--___-- ____---------.----- H. Doc. 690.62d Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2, 1919 Lighthouse crib, present length and alinement of the Rivers and Harbors Committee easterly and northerly breakwaters. Doc. 6, 65th Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 20,1922 Modified the length of channel to be maintained in Public 176, 67th Cong. extension to Lake George. Mar. 3,1925 Authorized the Secretary of War to modify the proj- ect so far as relates to length and alinement of breakwaters and to sell to Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. approximately 1,180 linear feet of shore ward end of the existing north breakwater. July 3,1930 Existing project channel width and depth in the Rivers and Harbors Committee Lake George Branch, turning basin at The Forks. Doe. 21, 71st Cong., 2d sess. June 30,1932 Authorized the Secretary of War to sell to the Inland Public 219, 72d Cong. Steel Co. approximately 1,903 linear feet of the southerly end of the existing east breakwater. Aug. 30,19351 Extension to easterly breakwater; dredging entrance Rivers and Harbors Committee channel and outer harbor; deepening channel Doc. 29, 72d Cong., 1st sess. between bulkhead fills; widening the main stem of the canal and the portion of the Calumet River Branch to 141st St. Aug. 26, 1937 Modified conditions of local cooperation required Rivers and Harbors Committee before enlargement of the Indian Harbor Canal Doc. 13, 75th Cong., 1st sess.: is undertaken by the United States. 1 Included in the Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6 1933, and July 25, 1934. s Contains latest published.map. RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1509 Local cooperation. The act of August 26, 1937, provides that the enlargement of the Indiana Harbor Canal shall not be undertaken until local interests have furnished a right-of-way 300 feet wide :and have constructed substantial bulkheads along the channel on the es- tablished lines shown on the map accompanying Rivers and Harbors Committee Document 13, 75th Congress, 1st session, provided that the improvement on one side may proceed in any section on fulfillment of the conditions for that side of the section, and provided further, that south of the turning basin at The Forks (beginning 450 feet south of the intersection of the present Calumet Branch and main-stem bulk- head lines), widening and deepening by the United States shall be done only as the rights-of-way and bulkheads on at least one side of the channel are continuously provided southward from the above limit of the turning basin at The Forks. To provide for the 300-foot chan- nel, a parcel of land (of about 4.6 acres), generally 100 feet wide, lying on the east side of the Calumet River Branch, commencing at the north side of 141st Street and extending northward toward The Forks for a distance of about 2,107 feet, has been conveyed to and accepted by the United States. Local interests have also constructed about 1,350 feet of bulkhead along the east side of the Calumet River Branch, and have reconstructed the bulkhead on the west side from The Forks to 141st Street. The Defense Plant Corporation has built a bulkhead along the east side of the canal between the Pennsylvania Railroad Co.'s bridge and Dickey Place Bridge; the United States has widened and deepened the east side of this portion of the widening. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are 16 docks handling lake and river cargoes. The most important cargoes handled are iron ore, petroleum products, limestone, iron and steel products, sand and gravel, and coal. There are no public docks in this harbor. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys, in- spections, reports, and flue dust investigations were conducted by hired labor at a cost of $26,595.17. Dredging in the harbor and in the canal was performed, by contract, and 73,119 cubic yards of material were removed at a cost of $90,452.22, of which approximately $75,- 738.28 were reimrbursed by United States Steel Co. The total costs for the fiscal year were $41,309.11, all maintenance. The total expendi- tures were $107,746.33. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 80 percent complete. The work remaining to be done to complete the existing project consists of completing the widening of the main stem of the Indiana Harbor Canal to a: bottom width of 260 feet, with a depth of 22 feet from the outer harbor to The Forks; complete widening of the Calumet River Branch from The Forks to 141st Street to the same width and depth, and complete deepening and widening to full project dimensions of the upper 3,400 feet of the Lake George Branch. The north breakwater (rubble mound, 2,520 feet, completed in 1922) is in good condition except that some riprap is required. The east break- water (concrete caisson, 1,507 feet, completed in 1926) and northerly extension (rubble mound, 2,324 feet, completed in 1935) are in good condition except that some riprap is required. The controlling mid- channel depths are as follows: 26 to 28 feet in the entrance channel 1510 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 parallel to the rubble mound breakwater, and generally 21 feet or more in the outer harbor; 20 feet between the bulkheads of the steel companies to the 5 bridges; 20.5 feet from the 5 bridges to the turning basin at The Forks; 25 feet in the turning basin at The Forks; from 20 feet at the basin entrance to 15 feet at a point 60 feet from the south side of the basin, in the turning basin east of Canal Street; 22.2 feet from the turning basin at The Forks to 141st Street Bridge; and 22 feet from the turning basin to 750 feet above the Indianapolis Boule- vard Bridge, on the Lake George Branch. Depths are based upon soundings taken April 1951, March 1953, April 1953, and June 1953 and are referred to low water datum. The mean level in June 1953 was 3.48 feet above datum. The head of navigation for commercial vessels is at the Baltimore & Ohio Terminal Railroad bridge on the Lake George Branch, about 3 miles from the outer harbor, and at a point about 2,200 feet from The Forks on the Calumet River Branch, about 2.5 miles from the outer harbor. The total cost to June 30, 1953, all funds, was $5,704,475.79, of which $4,086,431.30 were regular funds and $1,618,044.49 public works funds; $3,628,688.22 being for new work and $2,075,787.57 for main- tenance. The total expenditures were $5,704,274.82, including $1,618,- 044.49 public works funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June S. 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New work: Appropriated-------- ------------ -- ------------ ------------ ----------- $3,689,355.63 Cost---- -------------------------------------------------------- 3, 689, 355. 63 Expenditures--- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 3, 689, 355. 63 Maintenance: Appropriated-........ $199, 500. 00 $93, 000. 00 $101, 000. 00 $92, 000. 00 $43, 465. 00 2, 087, 512. 56 Cost---__ ----------- 198, 349. 75 69, 795. 41 116, 519. 28 94, 646. 79 41, 309. 11 2, 078, 297. 11 Expenditures--- --.. 185, 023. 56 57, 976. 38 52, 655. 31 121, 566. 52 107, 746. 33 2,078, 096. 14 1 Includes $60,667.41 for new work and $2,509.54 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project------------------ $967, 310 6. MICHIGAN CITY HARBOR, IND. Location. Northwestern Indiana (in La Porte County), on the southeasterly shore of Lake Michigan, 38 miles in a southeasterly direction from Chicago Harbor. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 75.) For descriptions, see page 1482 of Annual Report for 1932. Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of July 4, 1836, and work was continued under this project until 1870. For further details, see page 1944 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1524 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for- a. A detached breakwater, east and west entrance piers, and a RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1511 dredged channel, 120 to 150 feet wide and 18 feet deep, from Lake Michigan to the upper of two turning basins, which are also to have a depth of 18 feet. b. The repair and restoration of the westerly 1,000 feet of the old east breakwater. c. Dredging an anchorage shoreward of the restored section to a depth of 12 feet in the northerly portion and 8 feet in the southerly portion. d. Enlarging the entrance to this basin through the east pier to a width of 66 feet. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Michi- gan, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Seasonal fluctuations in mean stage from low water in winter to high water in summer average about 1.2 feet. Local and temporary fluctuations of 0.1 and 0.5 foot, due to wind and difference in baro- metric pressures, occur daily. Seiches of 3 to 4 feet occur at infre- quent intervals. The cost for new work for the completed project was $1,212,385, exclusive of amount expended on previous project. The latest (1948) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $35,500. The existing project is based on the following reports and River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents - - East breakwater and old east pier enclosing the outer Recommendation of a Board of basin. Engineers, Annual Report, 1870, p. 123. --------- Extension of east pier--....------- ----------------- Reports of Boards of Engineers, Annual Report, 1881, pp. 2187- 2189; Annual Report, 1882, pp. 2264-2266. Mar. 3,1899 Extension of east pier and construction of detached Annual Report, 1897, pp. 2903-2904. breakwater. Mar. 3,1905 Lower turning basin_____ Rebuilding of the west pier as at present located. Joint resolution of Congress ap- Present project dimensions of entrance channel. proved May 13, 1908, Public 23. Jan. 21, 1927 Existing project depth in channel, and in lower and H. Doc. 279, 69th Cong., 1st sess. middle turning basins, elimination of the improve- ment of Trail Creek above the middle turning basin and of the uncompleted portion of the de- tached breakwater, abandonment of east break- water and old east pier enclosing the outer basin. Aug. 30, 1935 Restoration and repair of westerly 1,000 feet of east Rivers and Harbors Committee breadwater, dredging outer basin, and enlarging Doc. 34, 74th Cong., 1st sess. the entrance to the basin through the east pier. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are 4 fish docks in this project. The only commodity handled at this harbor is fresh fish. There are 2 small boatyards, which repair and construct recreational craft only. The one public dock is owned by the city and has not been used for commercial purposes to date. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys, in- spections, and reports were performed by hired labor at a cost of $2,958.97. The expenditures were $3,797.40. 1512 REPORT OF CHIEF :OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in December 1936. Concrete superstructure, 1,304 feet, on the de- tached breakwater, was completed in 1925, and on the entrance piers in 1931. All structures are in good condition. Under permit from the Secretary of War, the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. has removed 615 feet of the inner end of the west pier and about 719 feet of the:bulkhead south of the pier, and has replaced them with a steel- sheet pile bulkhead located landward of the former dock line. The area channelward of the new bulkhead was dredged by the permittee to 18 feet. Depths in the entrance channel up to the Franklin Street Bridge vary from 17 to 23 feet. Between the Franklin Street Bridge and the turning basin at the head of the project, the depths vary from 1.0 to 15.0 feet in a channel about 60 feet wide, except in the draws of the Michigan Central Railroad Co.'s bridge where the widths are about 40 feet. The turning basin at the head of the project has shoaled above datum. Available anchorage depths in the outer basin are 12 feet in the northerly portion and 8 feet in the southerly portion. Depths are based upon soundings taken during June 1953 and are referred to low water datum. The mean water level in June 1953 was 3.48 feet above the datum. The head of navigation for com- mercial vessels is the turning basin at the head of the project, 1.04 miles above the outer end of the west pier. Above this point, depths are only sufficient for small launches. The total cost to June 30, 1953, was $2,574,071.32, of which $1,212,385.20 were for new work and $1,361,686.12 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $2,574,071.32. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June _ S 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New work: Appropriated .........------ ------------- ---------- ------------------- ---- $1, 499, 774. 17 Cost _-- - --- ..------- ----------- ----------- ---------------------_ 1, 499, 774. 17 Expenditures ........-- ------------- ------ ------------------------ _ --------- 1, 499, 774. 17 Maintenance: Appropriated- .. .... $103, 500. 00 $22, 500. 00 -$1, 741. 83 $2, 500. 00 $3, 100. 00 1, 361, 886. 25 Cost ... ..-------------....86, 766. 23 37, 524. 00 ----------- 2, 440. 90 2, 958. 97 1, 361,686. 12 Expenditures .....-------... 78, 517. 84 33, 595. 66 20, 645. 75 1, 602. 47 3,797. 40 1, 361, 686. 12 1Includes $287,388.97 for new work and $0.00 for maintenance for previous projects. 7. ILLINOIS WATERWAY, ILL. AND IND. Location. The Illinois River (entirely within the State of Illinois), formed by the confluence of the Kankakee and the Des Plaines Rivers, flows in a southwesterly direction and enters the Mississippi at Graf- ton, Ill., about 38 miles above St. Louis. The Illinois Waterway comprises the Illinois River from its mouth to the confluence of the Kankakee and Des Plaines Rivers, a distance of 273 miles; the Des Plaines River to Lockport, a distance of 18.1 RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1513 miles, and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the south branch of the Chicago River to Lake Street, Chicago, a distance of 34.5 miles. Also from a point 12.4 miles above Lockport, Ill., the waterway com- prises the Calumet-Sag Channel and the Little Calumet and Calumet Rivers to turning basin 5, near the entrance to Lake Calumet, a dis- tance of 23.8 miles; and the Grand Calumet River from the junction to 141st Street, deep (lake) draft navigation, a distance of 9 miles, and to Clark Street, Gary, Ind., a distance of 4.2 miles. Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1852, April 10, 1869, July 11, 1870, June 14, 1880, and March 2, 1907. For further details, see page 1945 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1172 of Annual Report for 1932. Existing project. This project provides for the construction of 9 locks and 6 dams; dredging a navigation channel with least dimen- sions of 9 feet in depth and 300 feet in width from the mouth of the Waterway at Grafton, Ill., to Lockport, Ill., a distance of 291.1 miles; a navigable channel depth of not less than 9 feet of the present width, from Lockport to the controlling works, a distance of 2 miles; a channel with usable depth of 9 feet and width of 225 feet, from the controlling works to its junction with the Calumet-Sag Channel, a distance of 10.4 miles; thence in the Calumet-Sag Channel to the present lock in Blue Island, Ill., a distance of 16 miles; a channel 9 feet deep and 300 feet wide in the Calumet and Little Calumet Rivers, from the lock in Blue Island to turning basin 5, a distance of 7.8 miles. Also a channel with usable depth of 9 feet and a width of 225 feet along the general route of the Grand Calumet River from its junction with the Little Calumet River to and in the Indiana Harbor Canal to 141st Street, East Chicago, Ind., a distance of 9 miles. Also from the junction of the Indiana Harbor Canal and the Grand Calumet River, a channel in that river of usable depth of 9 feet and a width of 160 feet to Clark Street in Gary, Ind., with a turning basin at Clark Street, a distance of 4.2 miles. Also, the removal of the controlling lock at Blue Island, Ill., and construction of a controlling works in Calumet River near its head, and similar structures in the proposed Grand Calumet Channel west of the Indiana Harbor Canal; alteration or elimination of railroad bridges across these channels lakeward of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, or the construction of new railroad bridges, to provide suitable clearances, with apportionment of the costs between the bridge owners and the United States, in gen- eral accordance with the provisions of section 6 of Public Law 647, 76th Congress; and making at the expense of the United States all fixed span bridges across the waterway, between McDonough Street, in Joliet, and turning basin 5, capable of conversion to lift bridges having vertical clearance of not less than 40 feet. The project also provides for a navigable channel depth of not less than 9 feet of the present width from the Calumet-Sag Junction to Lake Street, Chi- cago, via the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and south branch of the Chicago River, a distance of 22.1 miles. Provision is also made for a small boat harbor in the vicinity of Peoria, Ill., by construction 1514 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 of a basin 510 by 250 feet, dredged to a depth of 7 feet and protected by an earth embankment riprapped on the lakeside. The total length of the project from the mouth to Lake Street, Chicago, is 325.6 miles, to turning basin 5, is 327.3 miles, to 141st Street, is 334.7 miles, and to Clark Street in Gary, Ind., is 336 miles. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1953, is $155,710,630. The latest (1949) approved estimate of cost for the operating and care of locks and dams is $1,040,000 annually, and for channel mainte- nance $650,000 annually. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Jan. 21, 1927 Channel 9 feet deep and 200 feet wide from mouth of Rivers and Harbors Committee Illinois River to Utica, 231 miles, modification of Doc. 4, 69th Cong., 1st sess., and the 2 United States locks and dams, removal of the S. Doc. 130, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 2 State dams. (Act authorized appropriation of not to exceed $3,500,000 for carrying on the work.) July 3,1930 Channel depth of 9 feet from Utica, Ill., to the heads S. Doec. 126, 71st Cong., 2d sess. of the present Federal projects on the Chicago and Calumet Rivers, distances of 94.6 miles to Lake St. and 96.3 miles to turning basin 5, respectively, to be secured by means of completed dams, locks, lateral canals, and dredging begun by the State of Illinois in general accordance with the present plans of the State for that work. The act in adopting the project authorized the appropriation of not to exceed $7,500,000 for carrying on the work. June 26, 19341 Operation and care of the locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appropria- tions for rivers and harbors. Aug. 30, 1935 Construction of modern locks and dams at La Grange H. Doec. 184, 73d Cong., 2d sess.$ and Peoria and for a channel 9 feet deep and 300 feet wide below Lockport, the exact location and details of design of all structures to be left to the discretion of the Chief of Engineers, and, for the time being, that no change be made in the water authorized for navigation of the Illinois River by act of July 3, 1930. Aug. 30, 1935 3 This act also provides for 3 passing places along the H. Doe. 180, 73d Cong., 2d sess. Sag Channel and the authorized channel in the Calumet-Sag route to turning basin 5, and dredging ing at entrance of Lake Calumet. June 14,1937 Realinement of portion of Calumet River and aban- Rivers and Harbors Committee (Pub. Res. donment of bypassed section of the Calumet River. Doe. 19, 75th Cong., 1st sess. 42) June 20,1938 Modifies requirements of "local cooperation" in act Public, 685, 75th Cong., 3d sess. of Aug. 30, 1935. Oct. 23,1943 Payment of damages to levee and drainage districts H. Doc. 711, 77th Cong., 2d sess. due to seepage and other factors, amount not to exceed $303,500. Mar. 2,1945 Enlarge the Calumet-Sag Channel to a width of 160 H. Doe. 145, 76th Cong., 1st sess. feet and to a usable depth of 9 feet. Dredge a barge channel 160 feet in width with a usable depth of 9 feet in the Grand Calumet and Little Calumet River branch of the Indiana Harbor Canal to deep (lake) draft through 141st St., East Chicago, Ind. Construct in the Little Calumet River a lock of suitable dimensions for barge navigation. Rebuild or otherwise alter at Federal expense all obstructive railroad bridges across the Calumet-Sag Channel, Little Calumet River, Calumet River, Grand Calumet River, and Indiana Harbor Canal, so as to provide suitable clearance, except that no Federal funds shall be expended for removal or alteration of the Illinois Central RR. bridge at mile 11.20 of the Little Calumet River. See footnotes at end of table. RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1515 Acts Work authorized Documents July 24,1946 Substitutes the following work for that authorized by H. Doe. 677, 79th Cong., 2d sess. act of Mar. 2, 1945: Replacement of emergency dam in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal; enlarge- ment of that canal thence to Sag Junction and of Calumet-Sag Channel to afford channels 225 feet wide with usable depth of 9 feet; construction along the general route of Grand Calumet River of a channel with usable depth of 9 feet, 225 feet wide between Little Calumet River and the junction with the Indiana Harbor Canal and 160 feet wide thence to Clark St., Gary Ind., with a turning basin at Clark St.; enlargement of the Indiana Harbor Canal to a width of 225 feet and usable depth of 9 feet between Grand Calumet River and the vicinity of 141st St., inclusive; removal of Blue Island lock and construction of a lock and control works in Calumet River near its head, and of similar structures in the proposed Grand Calu- met Channel west of the Indiana Harbor Canal; alteration or elimination of railroad bridges across ' thes channels lakeward of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, or the construction of new railroad bridges, to provide suitable clearances. July 24,1946 Provide for a small-boat harbor in the vicinity of H. Doc. 698, 79th Cong., 2d sess. Peoria, Ill., by construction of a basin 510 by 250 feet, dredged to a depth of 7 feet. 1 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. 2 Contains latest published map of Illinois and Des Plaines Rivers. a Included, in part, in the Public Works Administration program, Oct. 31, 1934, and Feb. 28, 1935. The latest published map and profile of the Illinois and Des Plaines Rivers are contained in House Document 184, 73d Congress, 2d session, and a map of the Calumet-Sag Channel is printed in House Document 145, 76th Congress, 1st session. Pertinent data for existing and proposed locks and dams are given in the following table: Lock I Location Location DimensionsDepth on miter sills at Dimensions low water 1 Name O Available Miles Width of length Lift at low Lower Upper above Nearest town chamber for full water 1 (feet) (feet) mouth (feet) width (feet) O (feet) 0 M La Grange _......__... ----------- ____ __ - -- 80. 2 7.8 miles below Beardstown, Ill-..-__- -__.__._ 110 600 10. 0 13. 0 15. 5 Peoria..._ . . ..----------------------------- 157. 7 4.1 miles below Peoria, Ill-_--- -- --. - 110 600 11. 0 12. 0 15. 5 Starved Rock ---------------------- ______ -__. 231. 0 Utica, Ill _ ------------------------------------ 110 600 18. 5 14. 0 16. 85 r Marseilles -------------------------------------- 244. 6 Marseilles, Ill--------------------------------- 110 600 24. 25 14. 0 18. 6 Dresden Island ---------------------------------- 271. 5 Morris, Ill--------- -------------------------- 110 600 21. 75 12. 25 16. 85 O Brandon Road-- ------ --- --------- 286. 0 Joliet, I11ll_----- ... 110 600 34. 0 13. 8 17. 85 X Lockport-------------------------------------- 291. 1 Lockport, Ill ..-------------------------------- 110 600 2 30.5-39.5 15.0 211.5-22.0 Calumet River 3...................................... 326. 4 Chicago, Ill1_------------ ---- _ 110 950 . 14. 0 14. 0 O Grand Calumet 3-------.....................--- - ---- 329. 5 Hammond, Ind------------------------------- 110 950 14. 0 14. 0 GO Lock-Continued Dam Estinlated r o Percent- Year of cost to United Nameagof cople- States under Type of con- Character of Kind Type of Character of comple- tion existing struction foundation Kind Type of construction foundation project _-;~ - ~~~ ~ , Illinois River, mouth to Utica: ____4 $2, 773, 498. 95 Channel improvement by dredging in the Illinois River below Starved Rock, modifi- cation of 2 United States locks and dams, and for the removal CR of the 2 State dams. La Grange___-------------------- Concrete -_ Piles in sand _- Movable (wicket type Concrete and timber- ..-.... Piles in sand. 100 1 1939 4 2, 744, 591. 55 and weir with A-frame crest). Peoria __-_ .. ...--- _-----_-- ---..do ---- ---.do - .- Movable (wicket type)_ ---- ---- do .---- -.. do --- - .. 100 1939 4 3, 381, 030. 46 W Starved Rock_____ ____________ -- do ----- Rock .......... Movable (Tainter gates) _ Concrete and structural steel-_ Rock -- 100 1933 4 885, 314. 50 Marseilles ______. ... __. . __ . . ---. do ------ -- do . .---- ....do ... ....... ...... --- do ------------- do --------- 100 1933 4 1, 853, 725. 45 Dresden Island__ .._....___... ---. do ..... -- - do . .. .-- ---do do.. ..--- -- do .. _ . do .....--- 100 1933 4 2, 503, 375. 68 Brandon Road ._.. ..---------. . ---__do--... --. do ... . ---- .--- do--------------- .. do.......---------- .do -.-- -- 100 1933 4 2, 031, 683. 19 Lockport...---.....----------...... do.... ---.... .... do ..---.--- Movable (sector gates)5 ---- do-----_--------------- .-do..-------- - 100 1933 4 133, 608. 44 Proposed lock in Calumet River. Concrete Piles in clay- .... Fixed ._________.---.. . Concrete and sheet piling- . Piles in clay----.... -----....---- ------- 4, 315, 000. 00 and sheet piling. Proposed lock in Grand Calu- ... .do.-------..--do--..---------.... o.o...----- dI-----.do .. .------- do------ .------------ ------- ....---------------------- 4, 305, 000. 00 met Channel. Proposed replacement of emer- -- __-...-........ ............... I (Movable vertical lift Structural steel ...-------------.. ock ....-------....------------------- 1,056, 300. 00 gency dam. type.) Lock and dam equipment........ ...------------- 666, 700.00 1------------------------------------ Total, locks and dams .......... --------------- -------------------------------- ---------------- 7, 649, 828. 22 2------------------------, ADDITIONAL FEATURES ENTERING INTO COST OF PROJECT Dredging: Little Calumet and Calumet Rivers ----------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4$2, 135,358. 44 Calumet-Sag, 3 passing places------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 813, 419.18 S tarv ed R ock to LStarvedRock ock p ort__ . _ _.t ..Lockprt-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------439084 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... .. ... ... . 4, 309, 308 . 04 3, 077, 682. 86 e 86--------------------------- Starved Rock to Grafton Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13, 423, 000. 00 Calumet-Sag Channel, - ,------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- 33, 531,000. 00 Grand Calumet River an GrandCalumt and Indana Indiana RierRrbor Harbor Cana anal------------------ ................. --------------------------------------------------------------- ..................... _ ... ....... . . .. ... ........... .. 6030.0 6, 053, 000.00 Peoria small-boat harbor_--__ ------------ ----. Peora sall-oatharbr---------------------- -------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4424, 936. 48 24, 936.4 Protection piers at all locks ........... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .. 612. 72 77, 612. Calumet-Sag Channel, advance planning--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3, 000, 000. 00 Rebuilding railway bridges: Calumet-Sag Channel --------------------------------------------------------------------- 23, 24, 000. 00 Little Calumet and Calumet Littl Calmet ad CaumetRiver-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 Rivers..__________ ___... ..... ___...........__.............. ...... 2,00000. 00 _...................... 17, 020, Grand Calumet River and Indiana Harbor Canal .... ....--------------------------------------------------------- .... 20, 172, 000. 00 Removal of Blue Island lock-- ........ 118,0000------------------------------ 118,000.00 St. Louis, Mo., district-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1, 032, 634. 06 Miscellaneous ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------- 23, 800. 00 Total additional features ..-----.. .. 128, 060, 801. 78 ..---------------------------------------------------------- Total existing project.-----------..----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------155, 710, 630. 00 1 Lifts and depths on miter sills are those obtained with flat pools. 4 Actual cost. 2 Variation in lift and depth on upper miter sill at Lockport is due to fluctuation of 5 6 dams completed by Corps of Engineers; the 48-foot bear trap at Lockport completed 3 water surface in the sanitary Ditrict Canal. Proposed. by State of Illinois. 8 Control works, 0j 1518 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act of January 21, 1927, modified the existing project subject to the condition that the State of Illinois transfer to the United States without cost all rights and titles in the two State-owned dams on the Illinois River, and that local interests furnish the United States without cost all necessary areas for the disposal of materials dredged in creating and main- taining the channel authorized (S. Doc. 130, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). By deed dated March 28, 1928, the State of Illinois transferred these locks and dams to the United States. Permission has been granted by many riparian landowners for use of their lands for the disposal of dredged material. The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, modified the existing project subject to the following provisions: That the project thus adopted shall be in all its parts a navigable waterway of the United States, forever free to the public use of all, unencumbered by any tolls or restrictions of any kind whatsoever except such as may be imposed by Congress; that the State of Illinois shall proceed, sub- ject to the supervision and approval of all expenditures and obliga- tions by the Secretary of the Army, to construct the highway bridges at Brandon Road and Marseilles Canal, to make the necessary altera- tions in other highway bridges across the Illinois Waterway, to make the necessary arrangements and agreements for the alterations of the railroad bridges across said waterway, and to do such other work on said waterway as the Secretary of the Army shall direct and the available funds of the State make possible, the bridges mentioned not to become the property of the United States, and no obligations to be incurred by the United States to maintain, operate, or replace them; and that no claim shall lie against the United States because of any contractual obligations which have been or may be entered into by the State of Illinois as regards the construction of a waterway between Utica and Lake Michigan (S. Doc. 126, 71st Cong., 2d sess.). The State of Illinois appropriated $20,000,000 for the construction of a waterway providing minimum 8-foot depths in channels not less than 150 feet wide, from the upper end of the Federal project on the Illinois River, to Lockport. The lock and dam at Starved Rock was about 95 percent complete, the Marseilles lock was about 95 percent, the Marseilles Canal 98 percent, Dresden Island lock and dam about 20 percent, Brandon Road lock and dam about 70 percent, and the Lockport lock about 95 percent complete, before the passage of the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930. The River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, as modified by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, provides that local interests furnish to the United States, free of cost, all necessary land to effect the improvements recommended in House Document 180, 73d Congress, 2d session, and install operating machinery and place in operating condition the three drawbridges across the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal between its junction with the Calumet-Sag Channel and Lock- port when directed by the Secretary of the Army. All requirements have been met except for the installation of operating machinery in the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway bridge at Lemont, Ill. The River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946, superseded the pro- visions of River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and provided that RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1519 local interests furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements and rights-of-way, and spoil disposal areas necessary for the new work and for subsequent maintenance when and as required, including the alteration of utilities as necessary, with the exception of such land needed for the waterway as is now occupied by abut- ments or railroad tracks at the approaches to railroad bridges; and agree to remove at their own expense, or satisfactorily alter, the high- way bridges across Des Plaines River at McDonough and Cass Streets (Joliet) across the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal at 16th Street (Lockport), Romeo Road, and Lemont Road, and all highway and street bridges across the channels included in the project lakeward of Sag Junction which, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army, con- stitute unreasonable obstructions to navigation; construct all neces- sary new highway, street, or foot bridges across these channels; agree to provide near Clark Street, Gary, Ind., an adequate public barge- rail-truck terminal open to all on equal terms; and that the several sections of the proposed channel may be improved as separate units when considered advisable by the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Engineers after local interests have provided, or furnished assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will provide the cooperation required for any unit. The city of Chicago has supplied informal assurances that it will furnish the lands required between 130th and 138th Streets for the Calumet River lock site and appurtenances. Local cooperation required for the small boat harbor at Peoria, Illinois, authorized by the River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946, has been fully complied with. Terminal facilities. Of the 13 principal cities and towns along the Illinois River, about 5 own dock frontage, more or less improved for boat landings; 4 own dock frontage with no improvements; and 4 own no frontage except at street ends. At Peoria, the largest city on the river, there is a $400,000 modern river-rail municipal public terminal having an available frontage of 1,100 feet; 205 feet are occupied by a dock house and 190 feet by an open dock. The dock house is served by a wharf boat 45 feet by 230 feet, and an escalator capable of handling 1,000 tons a day. This terminal is served by the equivalent of a belt line railroad. Grain elevators are available at 26 points between Grafton and Joliet. Private coal loading terminals are located at Havana, Liverpool, Copperas Creek, and Kingston Lake. Coal-unloading termials are located at Havana, at the mouth of the Vermilion River near La Salle, and at Joliet; and a cement loading plant is located at the mouth of the Vermilion River near La Salle, and one at Peru. Bulk-petroleum terminals are located at Havana, Kingston Mines, Peoria, Peru, Seneca, and Joliet. Sand and gravel plants are located at Kingston Lake, Chillicothe, Henry, Ottawa, Morris, Joliet, and Lockport. A barge construction yard, launching ways, and shipyard are lo- cated at Seneca. From the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, sand, gravel, oil, and gasoline are shipped from Lockport, and petroleum products and stone from Lemont. Bulk-petroleum terminals are located at Argo and Forest View, Ill., and at California Avenue, Cicero Avenue, and 1520 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Kedzie Avenue, Chicago; and a liquid industrial-chemicals terminal is located at Cicero Avenue in Stickney, Ill., Private coal-unloading terminals are located at Ridgeland Avenue, Crawford Avenue, Loomis Street, Fisk Street, and Addison Street, Chicago. At Western Avenue, Chicago, bulk and package freight are handled through the North Pier River barge terminal. The State of Illinois barge terminal, including a 1,500,000-bushel grain elevator, is located at Damen Avenue, Chicago, on the South Branch of the Chicago River. Two sand and gravel distribution yards are located on the Calumet- Sag Channel. A petroleum unloading terminal is located on the Little Calumet River at Riverdale, just upstream from the junction with the Sag Channel; and two petroleum terminals are located at Homan Avenue in Blue Island. Plans for further terminals and docks between Grafton and Chicago are underway. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Calumet- Sag Channel: Acquisition of land and flowage easements was con- tinued, by hired labor, at a cost of $1,831.77. Consultants continued work on the design and planning of four railroad bridges at Blue Island, Illinois, and for the Michigan Central Railroad bridge in Chicago, Ill., at a cost of $1,396.71. Plans and specifications for the Blue Island group of railroad bridges are 99 percent complete; Michi- gan Central Railroad bridge, 100 percent complete; and Calumet-Sag Channel dredging, first 3 miles, 100 percent complete, and remaining 13 miles, 13 percent complete. Construction, by contract, of temporary track relocation was completed, at a cost of $243.37. Miscellaneous: Preparation of manuals for operating and care of locks and dams, and finished structure drawings, were continued, by hired labor, at a cost of $1,779.39. Plans and specifications for lock bulkhead recesses were completed and work on plans and specifica- tions for storage facilities was continued, at a cost of $2,697.52. Anchorages for gate lifting devices were installed, by hired labor,, at a cost of $11,012.53. Contracts for construction of 2 lock-gate lifting devices, anchorages, and 4 electric hoists, were continued. Costs in the amount of $330,198.51 were incurred. Dredging in Marseilles Pool was performed, by contract, 109,473 cubic yards being removed at a cost of $186,076.27. Maintenance: Alton pool: Miscellaneous costs by hired labor were: Surveys, $726.58; engineering and planning, $3,090.67; permits, gen- eral, $1,875.86; aids to navigation, $5,954.85; gages, studies, and hydrometeorological studies, $3,415.82; discharge observations at various localities, $687.86; and snagging, $188.87. The total cost of maintenance was $15,940.51 and expenditures were $11,626.29. La Grange pool: 202,500 cubic yards of material were dredged,. by contract, between miles 109.5 and 155.8 at a cost of $48,911.54. Peoria pool: Hired labor and Government plant performed main- tenance dredging operations in miles 229 to 231. Approximately 9,000 cubic yards of deposited material were removed at a cost of $9,700.68. Dredging was performed, by contract, at a cost of $65,852.45, and 187,351 cubic yards of material were removed. Deposited material at the mouth of Senachwine Creek, mile 181.5 to 181.9, was removed by hired labor at a cost of $9,948.71. Marseilles pool: In the reach between miles 241.5 and 271.4, hired RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1521 labor and Government plant dredged approximately 30,000 cubic yards of material, at a cost of $30,844.55. Dredging was performed by contract, at a cost of $74,428.24, and 112,113 cubic yards of material were removed. All pools above Alton pool: Discharge observations were made throughout the year at various points on the river, gages were read, and miscellaneous surveys were made, by hired labor, at a cost of $147,664.51. Dredging was performed, by contract, in Calumet-Sag Channel and Little Calumet River between miles 307 and 320 at a cost of $77,643.33; and 118,600 cubic yards of material were removed. Dredging at forebays of locks was accomplished by hired labor and Government plant at a cost of $6,868.74. Channel sweeping was con- ducted by hired labor at a cost of $28,313.28. The cooperative stream gaging program was conducted by Government hired labor at a cost of $629.73, and by the United States Geological Survey at a cost of $5,408. Operating and care of locks and dams. The locks and dams were operated as required and the necessary repairs made thereto and to appurtenant structures at a cost of $1,336,781.88. The total cost for the fiscal year was $2,394,172.22, of which $535,- 236.07 was for new work, $522,154.27 for maintenance, and $1,336,- 781.88 for operating and care of locks and dams. The total expenditures were $2,473,417.50. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project, exclusive of the Calumet-Sag modification, is 91 percent complete. The project as a whole, including the recent Calumet-Sag modification, is 21 percent complete. Seven locks and 6 dams have been completed, and there is a channel 300 feet wide and 9 feet deep between Grafton and Lockport, Ill., with the the exception of Marseilles Canal which is 200 feet wide. The three passing places in the Calumet-Sag Channel, and dredging to widen the channel in the Calumet and Little Calumet Rivers, are complete. A small boat harbor has been provided at Peoria, Ill. A navigable channel now exists connecting the Mississippi River at Grafton, Ill., with Lake Michigan, via the Illinois and Des Plaines Rivers, the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, and the Chicago River, with a secondary outlet to Lake Michigan via the Calumet-Sag Chan- nel and the Little Calumet and Calumet Rivers. The controlling depth of the river as it prevails is 9 feet during extreme low water. The limiting horizontal bridge clearance in the reach from Grafton to Utica, Ill., 114 feet. The limiting horizontal clearance which occurs at bridges between Utica and Lockport, Ill., is 110 feet. The limiting horizontal clearance which occurs between Lockport and Lake Michi- gan, via the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the Chicago River, is 80 feet at the Emergency (Butterfly) Dam, mile 293.1. The limit- ing horizontal clearance which occurs at bridges between Lockport and turning basin 5 in the Calumet River, via the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, the Calumet-Sag Channel, Little Calumet and the Calumet River, is 50 feet. The following work remains to be done: Preliminary surveys, planning, designs, completion of construction of emergency lock and dam equipment, dredging to provide a channel 9 feet deep and 300 feet wide, with adequate widening at critical points and bends from Grafton, Ill., to Lockport Lock; and improvement of 278038-53-voL. 2-34 1522 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 the Calumet-Sag Channel as follows: (a) Replacement of the emer- gency (Butterfly) dam in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal; (b) enlargement of that canal to Sag Junction, and of the Calumet-Sag Channel, to afford channels 225 feet wide with usable depth of 9 feet; (c) construction along the general route of the Grand Calumet River of a channel with usable depth of 9 feet, 225 feet wide between Little Calumet River and the junction with the Indiana Harbor Canal, and 160 feet wide thence to Clark Street, Gary, Ind., with a turning basin at Clark Street; (d) enlargement of the Indiana Harbor Canal to a width of 225 feet and usable depth of 9 feet between Grand Calumet River and the vicinity of 141st Street, inclusive; (e) removal of Blue Island lock and construction of a lock and control works in Calumet River near its head, and of similar structures in the proposed Grand Calumet Channel west of the Indiana Harbor Canal; (f) alteration or elimination of railroad bridges across these channels, lakeward of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, or the construction of new rail- road bridges, to provide suitable clearances, with apportionment of the costs between the bridge owners and the United States in accord- ance with the principles set forth in agreement dated February 23, 1945. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1953, with reg- ular funds was $42,553,397.94, of which $22,626,607.73 were for new work, $7,878,017.47 for maintenance, and $12,050,772.74 for operating and care of locks and dams. The total expenditures were $42,599,- 057.23. The above includes the sum of $1,735,890.36 expended between 1927 and 1936 on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. With public works funds, the cost and expenditures were $3,960,734.75 for new work. With Emergency Relief funds the cost and expenditures were $1,858,936.13 for new work. The grand total cost, all funds, was $48,373,068.82, of which $28,444,278.61 were for new work, $7,878,017.47 for maintenance, and $12,050,772.74 for operating and care. The grand total expenditures were $48,418,728.11. the above includes the sum of $1,735,890.36, expended between 1927 and 1936, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated-......... $200, 000. 00 $650, 000. 00 $700, 000. 00 $203,860. 00 $130, 250. 00 $31, 641,276. 19 Cost--------------- 364, 079. 65 266, 195. 78 403, 794. 23 208, 806. 34 535, 236. 07 31, 013, 380. 65 Expenditures .---------298, 645. 89 273, 138. 31 239, 078. 95 393, 223. 88 553, 860. 60 31, 013, 307. 06 Maintenance: Appropriated- ..-- 1, 332, 100. 00 1, 399, 000. 00 1, 825, 800. 00 1, 660, 000. 00 1, 830, 623. 00 21, 319, 616. 02 Cost-------------- 1, 316, 812. 83 1, 388, 783. 52 1, 757, 929. 36 1, 490, 403.43 1, 858, 936. 15 20, 957, 257. 83 Expenditures-........ 1, 326, 032. 80 1, 430, 703. 32 1, 725, 067. 09 1, 512, 803. 46 1, 919, 556. 90 21, 002, 990. 71 1 Includes $2,569,102.04 for new work and $1,028,467.62 for mainteance for previous project. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953__-- --. __-__--- $146, 094. 70 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954- --- __ - 146, 094. 70 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project--------------------- 126, 668, 700. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1523 8. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year amounted to $23,596.46. The expenditures were $25,652.99. Cost and financial summary Fiscal yearending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to19491 Maintenance: Appropriated--....... $76,000. 00 $91, 500. 00 $74, 000.00 $54, 314.00 $21, 200. 00 $1,915, 938. 41 Cost--__--- 90, 340. 09 85, 738. 67 65, 559. 01 57, 764. 69 23., 596 46 1, 906, 208. 65 Expenditures--------...... 79, 931.33 87, 835. 51 65, 934. 88 53, 352. 91 25, 652. 99 1, 904, 519. 06 1 In addition, $21,787.52 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. 9. PLANT ALLOTMENT, CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: .......---....- $200.000.00 -$100,000.00 ............ Appropriated---------.........$100,000------- $210, 680. 53 Cost. Expenditures--------- 277, 783 -$127,605.25 -221, 864. 69 -121, 617. 34 $113, 355.10 28,373. 54 10. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1951 amount Name of project see annual required to report for- New work Maintenance complete 1. New Buffalo Harbor, Mich.. .. .......... 21885 $83,000 --- 2. Lake Calumet, Ill...........------------------------- 1952 405, 011 11,840. 1No commerce reported. 2Abandonment recommended in 1868. 11. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES Status of all investigations for Navigation called for by River and Harbor Acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Document co- Locality Authorization act mitted to Do. mendation Congress Beardstown, vicinity of, Illinois House Public Works Com- River, Ill., provision of harbor mittee resolution, June improvements. 2, 1949. Burns Ditch Harbor, Ind., es- House Public Works Com- tablishment of a harbor at Burns mittee resolution, Mar. Waterway. Ind. 15, 1949 Chicago River, North Branch, Rivers and Harbors Com- Ill.. improvement for deep-draft mittee resolution, July vessels. 1C,1946. 1524 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 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 Erie Lake, at or near Toledo, Ohio, River and Harbor Act, waterway to the southerly end Mar. 2. 1945. of Lake Michigan via Maumee River and the city of Fort Wayne. Ind., or other practica- ble route (report to be made by special division board). Fort Wayne, Ind., waterway from ...--do ................... Lake Erie, at or near Toledo, Ohio, to the southerly end of Lake Michigan via Maumee River, or other practicable route (report to be made by special division board). Illinois River, Illinois Waterway, Rivers and Harbors Com- and the Mississippi River below mittee resolution, Mar. Grafton. Ill.. for 12-foot channel. 16, 1943. Illinois River and Illinois Water- --... do-- -- - -- -- - -- - way, Ill., and Ind., provision of duplicate 1locks in the Illinois Waterway. Illinois Waterway and River, Ill. - do .----------. and Ind., provision of duplicate 1 locks in the Illinois Waterway. Illinois River and Illinois Water- House Public Works Com- way, Ill., provision of harbor mittee resolution, June improvement in vicinity of 2, 1949. Beardstown. Indiana shore of Lake Michigan, House Public Works Com- establishment of a harbor at mittee resolution, Mar. Burns Waterway, Ind. 15, 1949. Maumee River, Ohio and Ind., River and Harbor Act, waterway from Lake Erie, at Mar. 2, 1945. or near Toledo, Ohio, to Lake Michigan, via (report to be made by special division board). Michigan City Harbor, Ind __._ House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, June 2, 1949. Michigan Lake, southerly end, River and Harbor Act, waterway to Lake Erie at or Mar. 2, 1945. near Toledo, Ohio, via Maumee River, etc. (report to be made by snecial division board). Michigan Lake, beach erosion River and Harbor Act, Sept. 24,1952 H. Doc. 28 Favorable. study of Illinois shore line. July 3, 1930; Act of Con- 83/1. gress, July 31, 1945. Michigan Lake to Gulf of Mexico Rivers and Harbors Com- 12-foot channel, Illinois River, mittee resolution, Mar. Illinois waterway, and the Mis- 16, 1943. sissippi River below Grafton, Ill. Michigan Lake, Indiana shore, House Public Works Com- and Burns Ditch Harbor, Ind.; mittee resolution, Mar. Burns Waterway, Ind. 15, 1949. Mississippi River below Grafton, Rivers and Harbors Com- Ill., the Illinois River, and Illi- mittee resolution, Mar. nois waterway, for 12-foot chan- 16. 1943. nel. Toledo, Ohio, waterway from River and Harbor Act, ... Lake Erie, at or near to the Mar. 2, 1945. southerly end of Lake Michigan via Maumee River and Fort Wayne, Ind., or other practica- ble route (report to be made by special division board). Wilmette Harbor, Ill__ ._____ River and Harbor Act, Aug. 30, 1935. 1 Interim report to review report of feasibility of providing a 12-foot channel between the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan. FLOOD CONTROL-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1525 12. FARM CREEK, ILL. Location. The Farm Creek watershed in Tazewell County, Ill., is 60 square miles in extent. The stream empties into the Illinois Waterway at mile 162 above the mouth. Existing project. The project involves the construction of two compacted-earth flood-detention dams, the Fondulac Dam on Fondulac Creek, Tazewell County, Ill., approximately 1.5 miles easterly of East Peoria, Ill., and Farmdale Dam on Farm Creek, Tazewell County, Ill., approximately 2.5 miles easterly of East Peoria, Ill., and im- provements to Farm Creek, Cole Creek, and Kerfoot Creek channels in East Peoria, Ill. The Fondulac Dam has a maximum height of 67 feet above the river bed and a reservoir capacity of 3,780 acre-feet. The Farmdale Dam has a maximum height of 80 feet above the river bed and a reservoir capacity of 15,500 acre-feet. Linear feet of chan- nel improvements are: Farm Creek 12,000 feet; Cole Creek, 1,875 feet; Kerfoot Creek, 900 feet. The project when completed will pro- vide complete protection to the residential, business, and highly devel- oped industrial areas of East Peoria, Ill., against design flows in Farm, Cole, Kerfoot, and Dempsey Creeks having expected frequency of occurrence of once in about 100 years. The current estimated con- struction cost (1953) is $10,226,700 including lands and damages with $11,800 annually for maintenance. The existing project was author- ized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 802, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation. Local interests have given assurances that they will provide adequate maintenance of channels existing or to be con- structed, prescribed and enforce such regulations as may be necessary to prevent encroachments, and provide the rights-of-way and perform the highway bridge alterations required for the proposed channel improvements. Final assurances of local cooperation were accepted by the Chief of Engineers on February 17, 1950. Operations and results during fscal year. New work: Finished structure drawings, seeding and sodding, and miscellaneous work were accomplished by hired labor. Work on acquisition of lands for Farm- dale and for the channel improvements was continued. Agreement with the Toledo, Peoria & Western Railroad, and construction of Farm Creek channel improvements were continued; both by contract. The total cost of new work was $1,191,060.69. .Maintenance: Maintenance of remedial works at Fondulac was con- ducted by hired labor at a cost of $10,940.51. Total cost for the fiscal year was $1,202,001.20. The total expendi- tures were $1,374,078.74. Condition at end of iscal year. The project is 86 percent complete. Construction was initiated in August 1947, with the estimated date of completion in September 1954. Preliminary studies, designs, and plans and specifications, by hired labor, are complete. Fondulac Dam and Farmdale Dam are both 100 percent complete. Construction of Farm Creek channel improvements is 56 percent complete. The work 1526 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 remaining to be done consists of completion of the channel improve- ments, and miscellaneous hired labor work. The total cost to June 30, 1953, was $8,842,039.10, of which $8,811,- 039.10 were for new work, and $31,000 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $8,840,102.44. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated....... . $2,500,000.00 $1,860,200.00 $900, 000. 00 $1,500,000.00 $771, 500. 00 $10, 226. 700. 00 Cost -- _- ------.-- 1,626,572.95 2,962,279.79 1, 314, 610. 29 672,605.84 1, 191, 060. 69 8, 811, 039. 10 Expenditures-..-..... 1,492,480.72 2,671,679.82 1, 703, 796.34 585,636.65 1, 361, 837. 02 8, 809, 102. 44 Maintenance: Appropriated_-----.......-. .-- .------ _ 10, 000. 00 11, 000.00 10, 000. 00 31, 000. 00 Cost ..... 8, 440. 21 11, 619. 28 10, 940. 51 31, 000. 00 Expenditures__---- .....- -- _ _- -__ _ _-- 7, 203. 53 11, 554. 75 12, 241.72 31, 000. 00 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953__-------------------- $418, 002. 79 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-----------418, 002. 79 13. THOMPSON LAKE DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT, ILLINOIS RIVER, ILL. Location. On the right or west bank of the Illinois River, 120.7 to 126 miles above the mouth, and immediately upstream or north of the village of Havana, Ill. Existing project. The project involves the raising and enlarging of approximately 4.5 miles of river-front levee, approximately 2.1 miles of return or flank levees along the Spoon River and Big Sister Creek, and the construction of about 0.6 mile of setback levee along the Illinois River. State Highway 78 has been constructed on most of the lower flank levee along the Spoon River, and no further work will be required on this section of the levee. Additional flood pro- tection will be provided for 5,500 acres of farm land and 4 miles of highway. The estimated construction cost, revised in 1953, is $931,- 000; lands and damages, $22,400; total $953,400. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and is described in House Document 182, 72d Congress, 1st session. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Local inter- ests have indicated that requirements will be met. Operations and results during fiscal year. No work was scheduled or accomplished. There were no expenditures. Condition at end of fiscal year. Preliminary studies, and contract plans and specifications, were 11 percent complete. Investigation of tie in dikes was 39 percent complete. No construction has been started. The total cost and expenditures to June 30, 1953, were $9,465.16. FLOOD CONTROL--CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1527 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated -------- ...---- 04- -_ - - -$3,384. 84 ......--- - - _---_-$3 - $9, 465.16 Cost $60. 04 $1, 541. 92 $3, 106. 36 2, 403. 26 ------------ 9, 465. 16 Expenditures ....-------..------------.. 1, 601. 96 3, 106. 36 2, 403. 26 9, 465. 16 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appro- priated for completion of existing project___--_--------------------__ $921, 535 14. LACEY LANGELLIER, WEST MATANZAS, AND KERTON VALLEY DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICTS, ILLINOIS RIVER, ILL. Location. In Fulton County, Ill., on the right or west bank of the Illinois River between miles 11.8 and 119.3 above the mouth, and bounded by the Illinois River, Otter Creek, State Highway 10, and the bluffs. Existing project. The project involves the enlargement of 1.6 miles of upper flank levee, raising and enlargement of 7.7 miles of riverfront levee, degrading of 1.2 miles of existing riverfront levee, raising and enlargement of 4 miles of lower flank levee, and altera- tions to existing pumping stations. The project when completed will afford additional flood protection to approximately 7,800 acres of highly productive farmland and improvements. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 182, 72d Cong., 1st sess.) The estimated construction cost, in 1953, is $1,235,000; lands and damages, $36,000; total $1,271,000. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Manuals and finished structure drawings were prepared by hired labor at a cost of $341.09. Mowing and seeding of levee and wave wash repair were conducted by hired labor at a cost of $20,443.27. The total cost for the fiscal year was $20,784.36, all new work. Expenditures were $22,484.04. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction is completed. Con- struction was initiated in November 1947 and was essentially com- pleted in December 1949, by contracts. Wave wash repair remains to be completed. The total cost to June 30, 1953, was $1,189,697.45, all new work, and expenditures were $1,189,682.38. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated-... _ $617, 000.00---------- ............ -$100.000.00 ----------- ............ $25, 000. 00 $1, 235, 002. 17 Cost __--------------- 533, 570.36 $455, 638. 03 7,024.66 $3, 861. 20 20, 784. 36 1, 189, 697. 45 Expenditures---- ... -- 434, 333.94 569, 027. 43 7,025.01 2, 947. 50 22, 484. 04 1, 189. 682. 38 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_ ... _$45, 304. 72 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-- ------- 45, 304. 72 1528 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 15. COAL CREEK DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT, ILLINOIS RIVER, ILL. Location. In Schuyler County, Ill., on the right or west bank of the Illinois River between miles 85 and 92 opposite the city of Beards- town, Ill. Existing project. The project involves the construction of approx- imately 3.8 miles of setback levee; degrading of 1.9 miles of existing riverfront levee; enlargement of 0.1 mile of upper flank levee and construction of 130 feet of concrete wall; enlargement of 1.9 miles of riverfront levee, 2.4 miles of lower flank levee, and 0.4 mile of bluff levee; and alterations at highway bridge and to an existing pumping station. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts approved June 22, 1936, and June 28, 1938. The levee degrading and the construction of the setback levee are described in House Document 182, 72d Congress, 1st session. For description of remaining items of the project, see Upper Mississippi River Basin, Chicago district. The estimated construction cost, revised in 1951, was $1,978,128; lands and damages, $72,000; total, $2,050,128. Local cooperation. Fully complied woith. Local interests have con- tributed the sum of $12,000 to be expended for raising a portion of Illinois State Highway 100 in connection with construction of the authorized project. Operations and results during fiscal year. Mowing and seeding of lower flank levee were completed by hired labor. The total cost for the fiscal year was $9,963.71, all new work. Expenditures were $10,377.10. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project is complete except for some miscellaneous hired labor work. Construction was initiated in July 1947, and completed November 1949. The total cost to June 30, 1953, was $1,923,086.45, including $10,728.31 contributed funds; and total expenditures were $1,923,042.87, including $10,728.31 con- tributed funds. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ. ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated- ...... $960, 000. 00 $18, 000. 00 -$95;000.20 -$46,500.00 -$4, 000. 00 $1, 916, 899. 80 Cost ________________ 713, 110. 37 940, 650. 17 21, 066. 00 6, 375. 65 9, 963. 71 1, 912, 358. 14 Expenditures- __- 611, 215.88 852, 053. 51 224, 036.73 6, 874. 37 10, 377. 10 1, 912, 314. 56 1In addition, $10,728.31 for new work and $.000 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------ $4,542. 23 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_-_______- 4, 542. 23 16. MOUTH OF SANGAMON RIVER, ILL. Location. The mouth of the Sangamon River is 98 miles above the mouth and on the east bank of the Illinois River, 9.4 miles above the Beardstown Highway bridge. This project extends for several miles FLOOD CONTROL-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1529 upstream from the mouth of the river. This portion of the Sangamon River forms the boundary line between Mason County on the north- west and Cass County on the southwest. Existing project. This project provides for the excavation of a new outlet channel for the Sangamon River approximately 6.7 miles long and 200 feet wide extending from Hager Slough on the Illinois River to mile 6.7 above the mouth of the Sangamon River, and a diversion channel and remedial works necessary for the maintenance of a high- water table in adjacent wild game reserves. The current (1951) esti- mated construction cost is $761,100; lands and damages, $23,000; total, $784,100. Annual cost of maintenance, estimated in 1949, is $15,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and described in House Document 186, 72d Congress, 1st session. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Local interests, however, are providing all rights-of-way for the project in order that additional channel work may be accomplished and have contributed $15,122 for that purpose. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Rights-of- way were acquired at a cost of $34.26. Finished structure drawings were completed by hired labor at a cost of $95.13. Modification of existing remedial work was accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $15,374.49. Maintenance: Snagging and clearing operations were conducted by hired labor at a cost of $8,709.66. The total cost for the fiscal year was $24,213.54, of which $15,503.88 were for new work and $8,709.66 for maintenance. The total expendi- tures were $30,167.10. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction is completed. Opera- tions were initiated in September 1947, and were essentially completed in October 1949. The total costs to June 30, 1953, including $7,183 contributed funds, were $790,973.11, of which $768,273.11 were for new work and $22,700 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $790,645.51, including $7,183 contributed funds. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ... ... 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated--------- $143,250.00 ------------------- ----------------------- $761, 090. 11 Cost . .....--------------- 582, 659. 43 $36,522.54 $817. 96 -$1, 556. 26 $15, 503. 88 761, 090. 11 Expenditures- ........ 526, 032. 47 152, 335. 29 948. 07 8, 091. 64 15, 239. 75 760, 825. 98 Maintenance: Appropriated ------------------- 5, 800. 00 5, 000. 00 6, 000. 00 5, 900. 00 22, 700. 00 Cost --------------- 119. 09 4, 717. 66 9, 153. 59 8, 709. 66 22,700. 00 Expenditures-------- ------------ 119. 09 4, 680. 14 2, 909. 95 14, 927. 35 22, 636. 53 Other new work data: _-_------- Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 --------------- $45. 85 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954--...-.... - - 45. 85 1530 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ----------------------------------- ------------- $7, 939 $7, 183 Cost------------------------- $1, 487. 50 $1, 009. 50 $4, 686 7, 183 Expenditures.........------------............ 1,487. 50 1, 009. 50 4, 686 ------------ 7, 183 17. BEARDSTOWN, ILL. Location. Beardstown is located in Cass County, Ill., on the south bank of the Illinois River at river mile 89, about 70 miles below Peoria, Ill. Existing project. The project provides for construction of a new section of floodwall to replace that lost or damaged, and for raising, strengthening, and extending the remaining portion of the floodwall and adjacent levees, and the modification of existing levees in the adjacent Lost Creek, South Beardstown, and Valley Drainage and Levee districts. The project when completed will afford flood protec- tion to the city of Beardstown and adjacent agricultural land against the maximum flood of record, having an expectancy of once in 80 years. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved May 17, 1950 (see H. Doc. 332, 81st Cong.). The estimated cost, revised in 1953, is $3,898,450; lands and damages, $50,000; total, $3,948,450. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Local inter- ests have indicated that requirements will be met. Operations and results during fiscal year. Initiation of the definite project report and preparation of plans and specifications were ac- complished by hired labor at a cost of $21,518.32. Total expenditures were $17,869.54. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction has not been started. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ............----------....----------------------------------- $30, 000. 00 $30, 000. 00 ........... ------------------------------------ 21, 518. 32 Cost----------------- 21, 518. 32 Expenditures..... ....------------------...--- ----------------------- 17, 869. 54 17, 869. 54 Other new work data : Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953---_------ ___-_-- $11, 917. 70 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954----------- 11, 917. 70 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project --------------- ___---3, 838, 450. 00 FLOOD CONTROL--CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1531 18. PEKIN-LA MARSH DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT, ILLINOIS RIVER, ILL. Location. On the right or west bank of the Illinois River, 149.6 to 155.2 miles above its mouth, and across the river from Pekin, Ill., which is 153 miles above the mouth. Existing project. This project involves the raising and enlarging of approximately 5.6 miles of riverfront levee and 0.7 mile of flank levee along La Marsh Creek, and the construction of a new flank levee along that creek. Additional flood protection will be provided for 3,010 acres of land and 1.6 miles of concrete highway. Raising and strengthening the levee at three locations are estimated to cost $30,000, and will increase the total estimated construction cost to $172,788.02, plus lands and damages, $7,000. The existing project is one of 15 projects authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, providing for levee setbacks, improvements to floodway, and improve- ment of existing levees along the Illinois River and is described in House Document 182, 72d Congress, 1st session. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Work was accomplished, by contract, at a cost of $1,124.71. Total expenditures were $1,206.09. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of work authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, about 6.9 miles of earth levee, was completed in 1940. Plans and specifications for pro- posed raising and strengthening are completed. Total costs were $143,997.86, and total expenditures were $143,994.11. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated......... ---....................... ... . $30, 000. 00 ------------- $172, 788.02 Cost---------------- -- ----.... - .. - _....... 85. 13 $1, 124. 71 143,997. 86 Expenditures-.........-- - -..... ......-----------..... ... .. 1,206. 09 143. 994. 11 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953____--_--------------- $9, 515. 16 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954- ------ 9, 515.16 19. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN, CHICAGO DISTRICT Location. The Mississippi River Basin above the Ohio River, ex- clusive of the Missouri River Basin, in the Chicago district. Existing project. The Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, ap- proved the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Upper Mississippi River Basin described in Flood Control Committee Document 1, 75th Congress, 1st session, with such modifications thereof as in the discretion of the Secretary of the Army 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 1532 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Engineers. The act specifically provides that the authorization shall include the enlargement 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 604, 75th Congress, 3d session. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized to be appropriated the additional sum of $10,000,000 for prosecution of the comprehensive plan approved in Act of June 28, 1938. The Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized an additional ap- propriation of $10 million for prosecution of the comprehensive plan. The following individual projects located in the Chicago district were considered in the comprehensive plan: Estimated cost of reservoir Name__ __-- -- ______ __--------- Chandlerville No. 2 reservoir.' Tributary basin----------------------------- Illinois. State--- Do. .---------------- Total estimated cost ---------- $41,515,500 Estimated or actual construction cost of levees Illinois River: South Beardstown and Valley levee and drainage districts, Illinois River, Ill _---___------__ _____-----------2 220, 729. 43 Crane Creek levee and drainage district, Illinois River, Ill__ 268, 897. 65 Coal Creek drainage and levee district, Illinois River, Ill.... "41, 978, 128. 00 Big Lake levee and drainage district, Illinois River, Ill 144, 909. 89 2.. SRecommended for abandonment in pending comprehensive flood control report for Illinois River and tributaries. Completed. See table "Inactive flood-control projects" on p. 1534 for reference to previous report. 3 See "Coal Creek drainage and levee district, Illinois River, Ill., on pg. 1525 for further data. 4Revised in 1951. 5 Revised in 195,1. 20. SNAGGING AND CLEARING UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 2 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 28, 1937, AS AMENDED Pursuant to this act, the amount of $193,429.83 has been allotted to the Chicago district for prosecution of work under this heading. Operations and results during fiscal year. Channel straightening, removal of snags, brush, and other debris were performed by hired labor at a cost as follows: LaMoine River channel---------------------------------- $17, 032.17 LaMoine River channel straightening (Crane Creek D. & L. D.)__ 4, 180. 30 Farm Creek and tributaries -- ---------------- 8,003. 11 Total_------------------------------------------------- 29, 215. 58 Expenditures were as follows: LaMoine River channel__------------------------------ 17, 581. 58 LaMoine River channel straightening (Crane Creek D. & L. D.) __ 5, 174. 99 Farm Creek and tributaries......__---------_--- 8, 417.85 Total---------------------------------------------31, 174. 42 Condition at end of fiscal year. The following items of work are complete: Mackinaw River channel, Mackinaw River channel straightening (Mura levee), snagging and clearing of the Spoon River channel, and Farm Creek and Tributaries. Snagging and clearing of FLOOD CONTROL-CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1533 the LaMoine River channel is 100 percent complete. Work in con- nection with channel straightening of the LaMoine River channel (Crane Creek D. & L. D.) is 100 percent complete. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $184,429.83 and expenditures were $184.429.83. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 pricrto 1949 New work: Appropriated_ .....-- $50, 200. 00 $78, 000. 00 $38, 200. 00 $20, 000. 00 $7, 029. 83 $193, 429. 83 Cost__----------- - 23, 649. 60 35, 454. 13 47, 009. 21 49, 101. 31 29, 215. 58 184, 429. 83 Expenditures..-----..... 17, 150. 09 40, 219. 66 46, 292. 12 49, 593. 54 31, 174. 42 184, 429. 83 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_-------------------------- $9, 000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954__--------__-- 9, 000 21. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the year amounted to $53,628.67. The expenditures were $55,416.89. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated- .---- -$148, . 503. 85 $169, 000. 00 $135, 500. 00 $8, 000. 00 $49, 400. 00 $1, 299, 853. 41 Cost_--------------174,046.41 176, 819.43 113,191.43 30, 934.70 53, 628.67 1, 298, 470.30 Expenditures--- 181,816. 83 160, 400. 02 134, 005. 38 32, 797. 61 55, 416. 89 1, 298, 229. 80 22. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS Inspection of 29 levees was made in the Chicago District, involving approximately 177 miles of embankment. The cost of work during the year amounted to $7,028.28. Expenditures were $8,610.49. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total t June 2(1 7OK ,i,, :U,19 ,zncllullll ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prier to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated ..... -............-........... - $6, 000. 00 $4, 900. 00 $7, 000. 00 $17, 900. 00 Cost.-__.__ ---- __ .... _ ....- ... 4, 835. 20 6, 004.04 7, 028. 28 17, 867. 52 Expenditures-......_ _ _ -_ _------ - 4, 835. 20 4, 421. 83 8, 610. 49 17, 867. 52 1534 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 23. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report required to for- New work Maintenance complete ILLINOIS RIVER, ILL. 1. Hennepin drainage and levee district ..... _ 1940 $109, 592. 72 ..........------------- () 2. East Peoria drainage and levee district ..-.... 1946 279, 963. 30 (1) 3. Rocky Ford drainage and levee district 1941 108, 797. 00 --- (1) 4. Banner special drainage and levee district . 1943 274, 822. 04 ..-------- -.. (1) 5. Spring Lake drainage and levee district .. 1941 185, 980. 41 (1) 6. East Liverpool drainage and levee district .. 1941 207, 825. 96 -........... (1) 7. Liverpool drainage and levee district_........ 1943 117, 730. 76 (1) 8. Seahorn drainage and levee district ........_ 1945 32, 280. 51 ............. -(1) 9. Big Lake drainage and levee district- ..--- _ 1943 144, 909. 89---------------- (1) 10. Kelly Lake drainage and levee district 2 1947 1.... 13, 152. 59--------..... $1, 056, 847. 41 11. Crane Creek drainage and levee district -... 1941 68, 897. 65....... () 12. Big Prairie drainage and levee district 2.. (2) -..... ...-------- - 177, 000. 00 13. Lost Creek drainage and levee district 1938 - -_______-- __-____-----(1) 14. South Beardstown and Valley drainage and le ve e d istric ts- .- . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. -.. 19 4 3 2 2 0. 7 2 9 . 4 3 . . .. . . .. . . .. . . (1) 15. South Beardstown drainage and levee district 1942 171, 838. 88 ............. (1) KANAKEE RIVER, ILL. AND IND. 16. Levee between 1Shelby Bridge and Baum's Bridge in Ind. _----..-.. ............ 1938 ............. __............. 1, 002, 000. 00 SANIGAMONRIVER, ILL. 17. Sangamon River, from mouth of Salt Creek to Roby, I11.1------ .. 2 ..--------------------------- 1938 2, 507, 000.00 18. Sangamon River and Salt Creek, ill. ...... __ __ 1938 ... _____... _----------- - 45, 000. 00 19. N ear Springfild on Sangam on River, ll 1941 97, 742. 87 .. ......... - (1) 20. Mason and Menard drainage district- ........ 1940 93, 808.32 .............. (1) 21. Oakford special drainage district-------_....... 1940 38, 417. 07 .............. (1) 22. Tar Creek Levee 2- . - .. 1946 1, 425. 24 ...- 248, 574. 76 23. Farmers Levee and drainage district..-- ______ 1942 155, 562. 33 ------------ (1) 24. Levees east of Chandlerville 3- -_ 1946 5, 605. 63 .............. 1, 005, 094. 37 25. Bell drainage district 2__-_- 1946 1,112. 42 165, 687. 58 26. Panther Creek levee 2_... ______........... 1938 --------------------------- 203, 000. 00 27. Clear Lake levee 2_...................... __ 1940 2, 680. 27 ..--------------......... 247, 319. 73 SALT CREEK, ILL. 28. Salt Creek in vicinity of Middletown, Ill.2.. _ 1940 47. 91 _.----.... 193, 952. 09 29. Danovan levee ....--------------------------- 1945 1, 820. 82 ----.............. 100, 179. 18 30. East of Hubly Bridge 6_.................. .__ 1945 571. 78 -------------- 72, 428. 22 31. Watts levee6 ---_ ---................-.. .--- 1945 1, 031. 20----------- - 122, 968. 80 32. Lussenhople vee 6- - - 1945 116. 24 ..........--.. 38, 883. 76 33. Swiger, Whitney, Young-Hoblit levee 6---....... 1945 399.17 .. 36, 600. 83 1 Completed. 2 Deferred until congressional consideration of Illinois River flood control survey report is completed. 3 N ever activated. 4 Reported previously by St. Louis District as completed under provisions of sec. 6 of Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928. 6Awaiting local cooperation. 6 Recommended for abandonment. FLOOD CONTROL--CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1535 24. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions trans- Date trans- Date Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Do eo Congress No. mendation . . . . __ __ Chandlerville, Ill., Sangamon Flood Control Committee River, in the vicinity of.' resolution, May 14, 1941. Crow Creek, Illinois River and Flood Control Act, Aug. --------- ---- tributaries, Illinois. 11, 1939. Des Plaines River, Ill., Illinois House Public Works Com- River in the vicinity of Lemont, mittee resolution, July Romeo, and Lockport in Cook 6, 1949. and Wills Counties, Ill. ---- ---- -- -- Fox River and tributaries, Illinois --..do .------ - - - - -- - and Wisconsin. Galien River, Berrien County, River and Harbor Act, - - - - - - - - - - - - Mich. Mar. 2, 1945. Gimlet Creek, Illinois River and Flood Control Act, Aug. - - - - - - - - - - - - tributaries, Illinois. 11, 1939. Hager Slough Special Drainage Flood Control Committee District, Cass County, Illinois resolution, July 28, 1937. River, Ill.1 Illinois River and tributaries, in- Flood Control Act, Aug. cluding both creeks having name 11, 1939. "Crow", Gimlet, and Ten Mile Creeks, Ill. (field report is being made by the Upper Mississippi Valley Division). Illinois River in the vicinity of House Public Works Com- Lemont, Romeo, and Lockport mittee resolution, July in Cook and Wills Counties, Ill. 6, 1949. (Des Plaines River, Ill.). Illinois River, Ill., Hager Slough Flood Control Committee Special drainage district, Cass resolution, July 28, 1937. County.' Illinois River, Salt Creek and Flood Control Act, Aug. tributaries, Illinois.' 11, 1939. Illinois and Sangamon Rivers, Ill., Flood Control Committee confluence of, and in the vicinity resolution, May 14,1941. of Chandlerville, Ill.' Illinois River and tributaries, Illi- Flood Control Act, Aug. nois, Upper Kankakee River 11, 1939. Basin, Ill., and Ind.2 IKankakee River, Upper Basin, ....do ..................... Ill. and Ind., Illinois2 River and tributaries, Illinois. Lemont, Ill., Illinois River in the House Public Works Com- vicinity of. mittee resolution, July 6, 1949. Lockport, Ill., Illinois River in the --... ......-....- do---- -----,---------- vicinity of. Romeo, Ill., Illinois River in the --.....do .... --- - - - - -------- --------------- vicinity of. Salt Creek and tributaries, Illinois, Flood Control Act, Aug. ------ ,-------- tributary of the Illinois River.' 11, 1939. Sangamon River, Ill., confluence Flood Control Committee -------,-------- of, and Illinois River, Ill.' resolution, May 14, 1941. Ten Mile Creek, Illinois River, Flood Control Act, Aug. etc., Ill. 11, 1939. Vermillion River and tributaries, -....do----- ......--------- Illinois.' 1Will be combined with comprehensive survey of Illinois River and tributaries, Illinois, being made by the Upper Mississippi Valley Division under provisions of the Flood Control Act, approved Aug. 11, 1939. 2 Interim report to comprehensive survey of Illinois River and tributaries, Illinois, being made by the Upper Mississippi Valley Division under the provisions of the Flood Control Act approved Aug. 11, 1939. 1536 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 25. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS 102 AND 858, 80TH CONGRESS Because of the heavy demands for emergency repair work to flood control structures damaged or destroyed by disastrous floods in recent years, Congress in the act approved June 23, 1947, Public Law 102, 80th Congress, and in the act approved June 30, 1948, Public Law 858, 80th Congress, authorized the amounts of $15 million and $25 million, respectively, to be appropriated 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 strengthen- ing of levees and other flood control works which had been threatened or destroyed by the recent floods. Pursuant to these acts, the amount of $342,330.66 has been allotted to the Chicago district for emergency flood control work in the Clear Lake, Kelly Lake, and Farmer's levee districts; East Peoria drainage and levee district; and Mackinaw River, Spoon River, and Kankakee River levees. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Levee repairs were made at a cost as follows : Mackinaw River levees: Left Twohig levee-------------------------------------------- $39. 13 Right H. Hymbough levee------------------------------------- -50. 00 Right Franks levee----------------------------------- --------- 50. 00 Right L. Bolliger levee---------------------------------------- 11. 30 L. Connell-L. Billmeyer levee--------------------------------- -311. 42 Kahler-Dixon levee------------------------------- ------------ 239. 01 Ingram levee----------------------------------------------- 363.15 Judy-Dunham-Oedewaldt Johnson-Lay levee------------------- 283. 39 Spoon River levees: O. Burrows levee----------------------------------- -------- 1, 801.93 L. Rose levee----------------------- ---------- 586. 85 V. M. Dickson levee-----------------------------------------4, 137. 18 Barrett-Swain levee----------------- ------------------ 4, 481. 89 D. Gaudy levee----------------------------------- 179. 30 Cullinan levee----------------------------------------------850. 52 Kankakee River levees : Sumava Resorts levee------------------------------------- 26, 027. 91 Sangamon River levees: Vinna T. Mead and Eaton levees--------------------- ---------- 7, 83. 29 Lynn levee-------------------------------------------------- 329. 57 Total---------------------------------------------------46, 743. 00 FLOOD CONTROL--CHICAGO, ILL., DISTRICT 1537 Expenditures were as follows: Mackinaw River levees: E. J. Cullinan levee-------------.....--------. -_- -$0. 10 Left Twohig levee------------------------------------- 91. 96 Right Franks levee--------------------------- ----- - 171. 69 Right L. Bolliger levee_----------------------------------- 570. 00 Left Lipkin-Stout levee--------------------------------- _ 13. 21 L. Connell-L. Billmeyer levee--.----------------------------- 267. 03 Kahler-Dixon levee------------------------------------ 239. 01 Ingram levee------------------------------------------ 375. 12 Judy-Dunham-Oedewaldt Johnson-Lay levee-7---------------- 727. 80 Maurer-Woodrow levee --------- ---------------------- ----- 47. 01 Haning levee------------------------------------------- 90. 24 Bouris-Hinman levee------ -------------------------- 713. 65 Littlefield levee--- ........-------------.----- __ 316. 24 Trimble levee ------------------------------------------- 216. 14 Spoon River levees : O. Burrows levee-----.-----.------.---------------------- 1, 801. 93 L. Rose levee--------------------------------------------- 586. 85 V. M. Dickson levee-_----------------------- -------__ 4, 137. 18 Barrett-Swain levee- ----- _---------------------- 4, 481. 89 D. Goudy levee------------------------------------- ---- 179. 30 Cullinan levee-------------------------------- -- -- 850. 52 Kankakee River levees : Sumava Resorts levee .. - _--------------------_----- 25, 778.49 Sangamon River levees : Vinna T. Mead and Eaton levees ------------------------- 6, 618. 53 Lynn levee----------------------------------------------- 329. 57 Total --------------------------------------------- 48, 603. 26 Condition at end of fiscal year. Repairs are complete at Clear Lake, and East Peoria drainage and levee districts; and Mackinaw River, Sangamon River, and Spoon River levees. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $342,031.90 and expenditures were $341,744.46. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated -------- $103, 000. 00 _----------- $58, 300. 00 $182, 013. 71 -$983. 05 $342, 330. 66 Cost-... 38, 995. 84 $48, 374. 09 43, 685. 35 164, 233. 62 46, 743. 00 342, 031. 90 Expenditures-------- 31,410. 38 54, 802. 04 37, 097. 57 169, 831. 21 48, 603. 26 341, 744. 46 278038-53-voL. 2- 35 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT This district comprises the eastern end of the upper, and the eastern half of the lower, or southern peninsulas of Michigan, northwestern Ohio, and a small portion of northeastern Indiana, embracing the United States waters of Lakes Huron, St. Clair, and the western end of Lake Erie with their tributary watersheds from the head of St. Marys River and the Straits of Mackinac to Sandusky Bay, exclusive. District engineer: Col. John D. Bristor, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Great Lakes Division, Chicago, Ill., com- prising the Duluth, Minn., Milwaukee, Wis., Chicago, Ill., Detroit, Mich., and Buffalo, N. Y., district: Col. Wendell P. Trower, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Page Flood Control Page 1. St. Marys River, Mich 1540 18. Sebewaing, Sebewaing River, 2. St. Clair River, Mich ...... 1547 Mich_ 1574 19. Mt. Clemens, Clinton River, 3. Channels in Lake St. Clair, M ich__- - - - - - - 1575 Mich__ - - 1550 20. Red Run, Clinton River, 4. Detroit River, Mich ....... 1551 Mich_ 1577 5. Mackinac Harbor, Mich- . 1555 21. Reno Beach-Howard Farms area, Lucas County, Ohio_ 1578 6. Cheboygan Harbor, Mich___ 1556 22. Preliminary examinations, 7. Au Sable Harbor and Har- surveys, and contingencies bor of Refuge at Au Sable for flood control ........ 1579 River (Oscoda), Mich --- 1558 23. Inspection of completed proj- ects- 1580 8. Saginaw River, Mich____ 1560 24. Miscellaneous activities .... 1580 9. Harbor of Refuge at Har- 25. Small flood control project bor Beach, Lake Huron, under authority of sec. 205 Mich__ 1561 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, as 10. Port Sanilac Harbor, Mich-- 1563 amended___ , 19 1580 11. Rouge River, Mich 1564 26. Emergency bank protection 12. Monroe Harbor, Mich ..... 1567 work under authority of 13. Toledo Harbor, Ohio ...... 1569 sec. 14 of the Flood Con- trol Act approved Dec. 22, 14. Examinations, surveys, and 1944, as amended 1581 contingencies (general) _ 1571 27. Emergency flood control 15. Plant allotment_ - 1572 under the authority of sec. 5 of the Flood Control Act 16. Inactive navigation projects- 1572 approved Aug. 18, 1941, as 17. Miscellaneous activities_ .. 1572 amended_ 1582 1539 1540 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 1. ST. MARYS RIVER, MICH. Location. This river is about 63 miles long, and flows in a south- easterly direction from the eastern end of Lake Superior into the northern end of Lake Huron. (See U. S. Lake Survey Charts Nos. 5 and 9.) Previous projects. Authorized by River and Harbor Acts of July 8, 1856, July 11, 1870, June 14, 1880, August 2, 1882, and August 5, 1886. For further details, see page 1955 Annual Report for 1915, and page 1529, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for channels through St. Marys River, which, at low water datum, are suitable for vessels, drawing 20 feet when upbound and 24 feet when downbound, with a least width of 500 feet in the upbound and 300 feet in the downbound routes. The specific improvements embrace channels through shoals between Lake Superior and the head of the falls, having minimum widths of 1,000 feet with depth at low water datum of 27 feet through Round Island Shoals and Middle Ground and 26 feet through Vidal Shoals; widen- ing the channel across Point Iroquois Shoals a maximum width of 1,500 to 5,300 feet as measured from the center line of Birch Point Range, with a depth of 27 feet for anchorage and maneuver; widening Brush Point Turn to bottom width of 1,200 feet and channel from Brush Point to Point Louise to bottom width of 1,000 feet; construct- ing and operating 4 locks, 2 canals, and an emergency dam for each of the canals at the falls; including a new lock on site of Weitzel lock and replacement of Poe lock, removal of Bridge Island and structures therein to secure a depth of 27 feet at low water, deepening the ap- proach channels and reconstruction of approach piers; deepening and widening the tailrace of the United States power plant and construc- tion of the first step (14,000-kilowatt capacity) of a new hydroelectric power plant of 45,000-kilowatt ultimate capacity; constructing remedial works at the inlet of the power canal of the Carbide Power Co.; constructing compensating works at the falls; dredging through shoals between the lower end of the canals and the upper entrance to Lake Nicolet, including extension of anchorage and maneuver area below the locks and the widening of angle at black gas buoy No. 33; dredging to widen and deepen the upper entrance channel into Lake Nicolet; widening and deepening the west side of the channel in Lake Nicolet to a maximum width of 1,000 feet over a length of 5,500 feet with a depth of 26.5 feet for anchorage and maneuver; excavating channels from Lake Nicolet to Lake Munuscong on either side of Neebish Island, a distance via West Neebish of 14 miles and via Middle Neebish 15 miles, the Middle Neebish, or upbound, route to have a least width of 500 feet, and the West Neebish, or downbound, route 300 feet; and dredging shoals between Lake Munuscong and the mouth of the river. The following table shows the principal features of the locks and emergency dams. All structures are located at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. RIVERS AND HARBORS-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1541 Lock Principal features Poe Davis Sabin MacArthur 47-----------........... 47-------..........--. Miles above mouth_-------------..................... 47--............ 47. Clear width ofchamber.------..feet__ ----------- 80......----------..... 80---------- 80. Length between miter sills----.......do.... 04.......... 1,350 --......... 1,350--------.......... 800. Lift 1....------------------- do ..--------- 21.7_--.------ 21.7---------........... 21.7. Depth on upper breast wall .... do .... 21.8---------........... 24.3..----------........ 24.3---------........... 31. Depth on lower breast wall 1---..do... 16.6 .......--------... 23.1----------........... 23.1--.....----...... 31. Foundation ..--..------..----------- Rock- ...... Rock ....... __ Rock--------........ Rock. Type of construction_--------------- Masonry- .... Concrete..--.... Concrete----... Concrete. Estimated cost.....-------------------- $4,738,865 2... $6.200,000 3....$3,275,000 4 - $12,909,440. Actual cost--------- $2,837,337 6... ........-------------....... $2,200,000 68 . $1,750,000 7.. (8) Completed (open to commerce)..-...... Aug. 3, 1896._- Oct 21, 1914.. Sept. 18, 1919__ July 11, 1943. Emergency dam for- Principal features South Canal North Canal Miles above mouth--.....------.... 47---- 47. ............................ Estimated cost)------------ (10) _________--------............. $300,000. Type_._..------------------- Steel stop-logs recessed into lock Removable trusses, revolving wickets. masonry. Cost, completed ------------ (10) ----------- ------ $269,224.31.9 Years completed........... 1943and 1945---....--------.......----- 1922. 1 At low water, 601.1 above and 579.4 below. 2 Includes cost of deepening and enlarging South Canal. 8 Includes cost of North Canal. 4 Includes canal excavations to provide necessary approaches to lock, canal walls, and piers, and emer- gency dam. 5 Excludes cost of deepening and enlarging South Canal, $1,653,378. 8 Excludes cost of North Canal, $2,572,611. 7Excludes cost of canal excavations to provide necessary approaches to lock, canal walls, and piers, and emergency dam, $662,919. 8 Construction about 97 percent complete. Actual costs to June 30, 1953, $12,718,806.48. 9Including engineering office, and inspection. 10Not separable from cost of locks. NOTE.-The limiting draft to the locks is determined by the depth over the breast walls. The Poe lock was operated and maintained under the permanent indefinite appropriation from August 3, 1896, the Davis lock from October 21, 1914, and the Sabin lock from September 18, 1919, to the end of the fiscal year 1935. The original State locks were operated and maintained under the same appropriation from June 9, 1881, to November 2, 1886, after which they were destroyed by excavation for the present Poe lock. The Weitzel lock, destroyed in 1942 by excavation for the Mac- Arthur lock, was operated and maintained under the same appropria- tion from September 1, 1881, to the end of the fiscal year 1935. In the following table are stated other characteristic features of the channel improvements belonging to the existing project. 1542 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Dis- Project da- Length tance Usedbyup- Project tum planes of from or down- - Project oj above mean Name of improved channel channel mouth bound width depth tide at (feet) of river vessels (feet) (eet) New York (miles) (feet) Point Iroquois Shoals anchorage.........--------. 16,000 59 Both-.....-- 1, 500-5, 300 27 601. 5 Round Island middle ground------ .......------.....-------- 57 do----------------- 27 601. 5 Round Island Shoal 1___ ........--- __..... 5, 000 57 ___do_----- 1, 000 27 601. 5 Round Island Shoal 2__---------------- 9, 800 54 -- do ...... 1, 000 27 601. 5 Brush Point to Point Louise .__ ......------------ 9, 000 52 _ do- .....--1,000-1, 200 26 601. 4 Vidal Shoals ----- _------------------- 9, 100 48 _--do- ._.__ _1,000-1, 500 26 601. 2 ...... South Canal------- .... _-------- __ 8, 235 47 ___do - .--------------- - West approach to MacArthur lock .____-------------- ------------- 1108 1 27 601. 1 MacArthur lock _______..-------------------- _80 .... . 31 579. 4 West approach to Poe lock......---------- - -------- ------------ 1 108 24 601. 1 Poe lock.-------------------------------------------------- 100 2 16. 6 579. 4 East approach to MacArthur lock .-------------------.------------ 362 27 579. 4 East approach to Poe lock _-__----__------------------___ 370 19. 5 579. 4 North Canal ...---- ...------- ------------......... 8, 520 47 Both_ ... _---------- . --- West approach----- ------------------------------------------ 280 24 601. 1 Davis lock-- ----------------- .....................-----------------------.......... 80 3 23. 1 579. 4 Sabin lock___-------------------------------------.......... ------------ 80 323. 1 579. 4 E ast approach-___ _ _._ .......- _ .... ..._...... 312 24. 5 579. 4 Course 1, Bayfield Channel, anchorage 9, 237 45 Both-..... 1, 300-1, 500 26 579. 3 and maneuver area. Courses 2 and 3, Little Rapids ......----------. 24, 193 40 __do....... 600 25 579. 2-578. 9 Lake Nicolet --------------------- 22, 000 36 ___do ...... 1, 500 26 578. 8 Lake Nicolet anchorage_---------------- 5, 500 38 .__do..... 1, 000 26. 5 578. 8 Middle Neebish (upbound route): Course 5, lower end of Lake Nicolet___ 17, 900 33 Up ...... 500 21 578. 8 Course 6, dike____---------------- 16, 918 30 ___do ....----- 500 21 578. 7-578. 6 Course 7, Munuscong Channel ...--- 17, 586 27 -do . 500 21 578. 6 Course 9, Sailors Encampment Chan- 12, 400 22 ___do .....----- 500 21 578. 5 nel. West Neebish, (downbound route): Course 4, lower end of Lake Nicolet___ 10, 762 34 Down_... 300 25 578. 8 Course 5, lower end of Lake Nicolet___ 23, 370 29 _do ...... 300 25 578. 8 Course 6, Rock Cut---.....---------------14, 064 27 __do ._.._- 300 27 578. 7-578. 6 Course 7-- -13, 270 24 -___do .....- 300 25 578. 5 Course 8, Moon Island___.. ___ ______ 12, 600 21 ___do- ..... 300 25 578. 5 Lake Munuscong, Twin Island to Lime 26, 459 12 Both-...... 1,000 26 578. 5 Island. Crab Island Shoal-------------------- 1, 300 ------ do .....---........----- 26 578. 5 12 Channels past Bridge Island, each 108 feet wide; minimum width of connecting channel, 304 feet. 2 Refers to datum plane of 579.4; project depth at datum plane in effect at time of construction was 18 feet. Refers to datum plane 579.4; project depth at datum in effect at time of construction was 24.5 feet. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lakes Su- perior and Huron, which are 601.6 and 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Each year the St. Marys River rises and falls about 1 foot as meas- ured by the monthly mean levels. During the navigation season the difference between the highest and lowest monthly mean levels above the locks, since 1871, has been about 4 feet, and below the locks, since 1903, about 4.3 feet. In addition to these changes in level, occasion- ally a considerable oscillation takes place within 2 or 3 hours, which is somewhat in the nature of a seiche; such changes amounting to over 5 feet have been known to occur within 3 hours. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1953, is $98,361,700, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance, including $1,262,000 for operation and care of the locks, is $1,601,900. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1543 Acts Work authorized * Documents July 11,1870 Weitzel lock (replaced in 1943 by MacArthur lock), Report by Maj. O. M. Poe, Corps widening and deepening existing State Canal.l of Engineers, not published. Aug. 5,1886 Poe lock 1 - ._-_. H. Ex. Doc. 72, 49th Cong., 2d sess. July 13,1892 Dredging through shoals above the falls and the H. Ex. Doe. 207, 51st Cong., 2d shoals below the falls between the lower end of the sess., and Annual Report 1891, canal and the upper entrance channel into Lake p. 2810. Nicolet (Hay Lake). June 13,1902 Mar. 2,1905 }Enlarging the old canal................---.-- H. Docs. 128, 56th Cong., 2d sess., and 215, 58th Cong., 3d sess. June 13,1902 Hay Lake and Neebish Channels work in that section H. Doec. 128, 56th Cong., 2d sess. of the river below the locks. Mar. 3,1907 Davis lock, second canal, and emergency dam .___.. H. Doec. 333, 59th Cong., 2d sess. (plan 3). Mar. 3,1909 Lease of waterpower at the falls. Lease entered into with Michigan Northern Power Co. Provided for the construction of remedial and compensating works. July 25,1912 Fourth lock (renamed "Sabin" lock in 1943).......... H. Doc. 64, 62d Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 4,1915 Deepening tailrace of the power plant- ------------ Sept. 22,1922 Widening upper approach to the canals through District engineer report, Oct. 29, Vidal Shoals, extension of anchorage and maneuver 1920. area below the locks. Jan. 21,1927 Removal of Round Island middle ground, extension H. Doc. 270, 69th Cong., 1st sess. of Northwest Canal pier, and widening channels middle Neebish route. July 3,1930 Deepening channels throughout the downbound H. Doec. 253, 70th Cong., 1st sess. route. June 26, 1934 3 Operation and care of canal and locks provided for from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. Aug. 30,1935 Widening Brush Point turn and the channel from River and Harbor Committee 2 Doc. Brush Point to Point Louise. 53, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 7,1942 Construction of new (MacArthur) lock on site of for- H. Doc. 218, 77th Cong., 1st sess. (Public Law mer Weitzel lock deepening the approach channels 490, sec. 17) 4 to 27 feet, and reconstruction of approach piers. June 15, 1943 This act named the "MacArthur" lock and changed (Public Law the name of "Fourth" lock to "Sabin" lock. 72, 78th Cong., 1st sess.) Mar. 2, 1945 Removal of Bridge Island and construction of a new H. Doc. 679, 78th Cong., 2d sess., (Public Law hydroelectric powerplant. and H. Doc. 339, 77th Cong., 1st 14, 79th sess. Cong., 1st sess.) July 24,1946 Replacement of Poe lock at St. Marys Falls Canal H. Doc. 335, 80th Cong., 1st sess. (Public Law with a new structure 800 feet long, 100 feet wide, 525, 79th and 32 feet deep, with necessary reconstruction of Cong., 2d nose and center piers; and widening and deepening sess.) the channel across Point Iroquois Shoals to a maxi- mum width of 1,500 to 5,300 feet, with a depth of 27 feet, and in Lake Nicolet to a maximum width of 1,000 feet, with a depth of 26.5 feet, when the governing lakes are at datum, to provide wider anchorage and maneuver areas in St. Marys River. 1 Completed under previous projects. 2 Contains latest published maps. 3 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. 4 Dimensions of lock authorized were specified in the act as "about 800 feet long, 80 feet wide, and 30 feet deep." Local cooperation. Fully complied with for all features of the project except for the removal of Bridge Island. For that feature, the owners of the International Bridge are required to provide a lift span over the South Canal upon request made by the Secretary of the Army and in accordance with plans, specifications, and conditions ap- proved by the Chief of Engineers, and the United States is to partic- ipate in the cost of the bridge change by payment to the owners of a percentage of the actual cost of the alteration, such percentage to be adjusted by the Chief of Engineers between 77.5 percent if a span for 1544 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cooper's E-50 loading is constructed and 84 percent if a span for E-35 loading is constructed. On the basis of 1953 price levels the amount of the United States participation is estimated to be $2,106,600. Terminal facilities. This improvement serves the through com- merce between Lake Superior and the lower lakes, and it has not materially influenced the terminal facilities at the towns along its route which consist mainly of small docks for the accommodation of local traffic. Several coaling docks for through-traffic accommodations have been established at Sault Ste. Marie, Lime Island, and Detour. A dock has been established at Drummond Island for stone shipments. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Demolition of the superstructure and stabilization of the substructure of the older portion of the United States hydro plant were completed. Modification of unit No. 10 of the old hydro plant to provide for manual operation was completed and this unit was placed in commer- cial operation on October 1, 1952. Purchase and installation of equip- ment to provide for remote control of unit No. 10 from the new hydro plant were completed on June 30, 1953. The only remaining work to be accomplished in connection with unit No. 10 is the procurement and installation of a 2,500 kv.-a. electric power transformer. Navigation features: Special studies were continued in connection with the operation of the locks, and construction in connection there- with, to insure the continuity of operation. Maintenance: The United States derrick boats Merganser and No. 4 removed a total of 4,015 cubic yards of materials, scow measure, from east and west approaches to the locks, and from the channels in St. Marys River. Removal of shoals in the vicinity'of Light 52, Course 5, Middle Neebish Channel, by contract with Luedtke Engineering Co., was completed on June 20, 1953, 5,570 cubic yards, scow measure being removed. Removal of shoals at the upper end of St. Marys River in the vicinity of Gros Cap Reefs, by U. S. dipper dredge Gaillard and U. S. bucket dredge Tompkins, was commenced on June 10, 1953. Examinations of existing channels by sounding and sweeping, and miscellaneous surveys, were continued. Automatic water level gages were maintained, lake level records were compiled, and discharge through powerplants, navigation canals, and compensating works, was computed and tabulated. Operation and care, St. Marys Falls Canal: The canal was opened to navigation 274 days, from July 1, 1952, to December 19, 1952, and from March 21, 1953, to June 30, 1953. During that period, a total of 20,446 vessels aggregating 119,077,953 tons of freight and 2,745 pas- sengers, passed through the MacArthur, Poe, Davis, and Sabin Locks in 15,769 lockages. The new powerhouse was operated and maintained. Unit No. 10 was placed in operation on October 1, 1952, operated manually until April 4, 1953, at which time it was shut down for in- stallation of remote control equipment. The unit was returned to commercial operation by remote control at midnight on June 30, 1953. The canal and locks were operated as required, and necessary repairs and improvements were made thereto and to the appurtenant struc- tures and equipment. Renewal of worn and damaged fenders; tar RIVERS AND HARBORS-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1545 paving behind canal walls; maintenance and repair of electric light, power, and telephone systems; and buildings, grounds, piers and equip- ment, continued. Purchase and installation of dehumidifying equip- ment in MacArthur lock manholes were completed. Ice recesses in the west end of Davis and Sabin locks were completed. Installation of electrical switchgear assembly in the warehouse transformer room was completed. Installation of new boilers and enlarging house, emer- gency dam, was initiated. The total costs during the fiscal year, all from regular funds, were distributed as follows: New work: Construction of new powerhouse--------- $220, 020. 02 Navigation features ----------------------- 57, 181. 29 $277, 201. 31 Maintenance: Removal of shoals and other obstructions by U. S. derrick boats -------------------- 68, 166. 19 Contract dredging in vicinity of light 52 ....... 14, 072. 15 Dredging by Government plant in vicinity of Gros Cap Reefs_ 79, 691. 64 Dredging by hopper dredge Hains (final costs for fiscal year 1952)------------------ 2, 151. 57 Examinations, sweeping surveys, water levels, and contingencies___ _ -- 54, 529. 13 218, 610. 68 Operation and care: Operating of MacArthur, Poe, Davis, and Sabin locks and canal_ 677, 280. 63 Operation of new powerhouse--___ 79, 646. 11 Lock guards - 198, 577. 38 Ordinary repairs to locks, canal piers, buildings, etc-- ------ - 473, 041. 61 Improvement and reconstruction: Purchase and installation of dehumidifying equipment in MacArthur lock manholes, con- struction of ice recesses in west end of Davis and Sabin locks, and installation of electrical switchgear assembly (F) in warehouse trans- former room, completed. Installation of new boilers and enlargement of house, emergency dam, in progress. New air compressor, to be installed in the Administration building base- ment, purchased (hired labor) ______130, 649. 16 1, 559, 194. 89 Total cost, all work_---------------- ----- __ - 2, 055, 006. 88 Total expenditudes during the fiscal year.------------ 2, 124, 181.46 Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is complete with the exception of the installation of steel guard gates at Mac- Arthur lock, removal of Bridge Island from South Canal, and replace- ment of railroad bridge across South Canal with new lift bridge, in-jV' stallation of generator for unit 3A of new powerhouse, replacement of , f Poe lock, widening the channel across Point Iroquois Shoals, widening channel along west side of Lake Nicolet, continued operation of locks and new powerhouse, and maintenance of completed channels through St. Marys River at project depth. 1546 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Project Controlling Project Length of Name of channel or locality Year depth depth width channel (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) completed Round Island Middle Ground...........------------. 27 26. 8 _ -..........-........... 1932 Round Island Shoal No. 1..-------------- 27 26. 8 1,000 5, 000 1932 Round Island Shoal No. 2_----------..... 27 26. 8 1,000 9, 800 1932 Brush Point to Point Louise-------------- 26 26. 0 1,000-1, 200 9, 000 1937 Vidal Shoals (rock)__- ------- - __- - -- - 26 25. 5 1,000-1, 500 9, 100 1933 South Canal---- ---------------------------------------------------- 8, 235 West approach to MacArthur lock - - 27 27. 0 1 108 ..------------ 1949 West approach to Poe lock__..-....... . 24 23. 8 1 108 ...........--------- 1911 MacArthur lock_- _-- 30 31.0 80 ............ (2) Poe lock___-__ .-- - ---- -__-- 318 16. 6 4100 ......... 1896 East approach to MacArthur lock.... 27 27. 0 362 ............ 1949 East approach to Poe lock-...... -.-.. 19. 5 18.1 370 .......-----------. 1915 North Canal-------------------------------------------------------- 8, 520 ...------- West approach ------- - - - - 24 23. 5 280 ............ 1914 Davis lock__ ... __..----_-_- -_- 3 24. 5 23. 1 80 ---......------. 1914 Sabin lock ......................... 3 24. 5 23. 1 80 ............ 1919 Fast approach------------------------- 24. 5 23.1 312 -........... 1919 Course 1, Bayfield Channel, anchorage and maneuver area------ --............. . 26 a 26. 0 1,300-1,890 9, 237 1949 Courses 2 and 3, Little Rapids ------------- 25 25. 0 600 24,193 1934 Lake Nicolet---------------------------- 26 24. 8 1, 500 22, 000 1933 Middle Neebish (upbound route): Course 5, Lower end of Lake Nicolet.. 21 21. 0 500 17, 900 1929 Course 6, dike (rock)- _----- -- --- 21 21. 0 500 16, 918 1930 Course 7, Munuscong Channel ........ 21 21. 0 500 17, 586 1930 Course 9, Sailors Encampment Chan- nel (rock) ---- __-------------__ -_ 21 21. 0 500 12, 400 1930 West Neebish (downbound route): Course 4, Lower end of Lake Nicolet__ 25 25. 0 300 10, 762 1932 Course 5, Lower end of Lake Nicolet_. 25 25. 0 300 23, 370 1932 Course 6 (rock cut) ------------------ 27 26. 2 300 14, 064 1933 Course 7-------------------------- 25 25. 0 300 13, 270 1932 Course 8, Moon Island____ - --- ___ - 25 25. 0 300 12, 600 1932 Lake Munuscong. Twin Island to Lime Island . ....-------------------------------- 26 25. 0 1,000 26, 459 1934 Crab Isiand Shoal 26 27. 0 ............ 1, 300 1933 1 Two channels past bridge island each 108 feet wide; minimum width of connecting channel, 304 feet. 2 Opened to traffic July, 1943. Lock 97 percent complete. $ Depths referred to datum plane in effect at time of construction. 4 Width reduced to 95 feet by construction of a curtain wall along south side of lock in 1943. b Depth 26.0 feet, except that area northward of line from end of East Center Pier to intersection of north channel line and international boundary line is 24.7 feet. The costs have been as follows: Regular funds: New work----.... --- ------- $61, 836, 005.74 Maintenance ----------------- ------- 3, 232, 524, 61 Maintenance-operation and care--..------ 15, 688, 393. 80 $80, 756, 924.15 Public work funds: New work_----- --- --------- 158, 400. 98 Regular funds-------------------------------------- $80, 753, 980. 79 The expenditures have been as follows: Regular funds------------------------------------- $80, 753. 980. 79 Public works funds------------------------------------ 158, 400. 98 Regular funds ---- ------------ ----------------- $80, 753, 980. 79 In addition, the sum of $7,028,127.19 was expended between 1881 and June 30, 1936, on operation and care of the works of improve- ment under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. RIVERS AND HARBORS--DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1547 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated ........ $2,750,000.00 $2,520,000.00 $159, 726. 02 $987, 240. 10 $117, 110. 00 $65,057, 975. 63 Cost------ 2, 216, 427. 56 ....--------. 3, 441, 126. 96 3, 183, 518. 40 1, 276, 823. 28 277, 201. 31 64, 899, 213. 72 Expenditures ........ 1, 907, 267. 63 3, 665, 510. 85 3, 129, 562. 43 1, 816, 546. 24 360, 383. 95 64, 897, 143. 37 Maintenance: Appropriated-........ 1, 294, 800. 00 1, 379, 500. 00 1, 427, 000. 00 1, 633, 000. 00 1, 887, 850. 00 26, 111, 678. 61 Cost ...--------------........ 1, 461, 248. 00 1, 398, 592. 57 1, 460, 030. 16 1, 643, 111.79 1, 777, 805. 57 25, 949, 045. 60 Expenditures- ...... 1, 558, 118. 46 1, 340, 024. 31 1, 494, 518. 86 1, 675, 072. 63 1, 763, 797. 51 25, 948, 172. 59 1 Includes $2,904,807 for new work for previous projects. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 --------. --------- $73, 494.16 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954--------- - 73, 494.16 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project__ --- -- --------- 36, 178, 900. 00 2. ST. CLAIR RIVER, MICH. Location. This river is about 40 miles long and flows in a southerly direction from Lake Huron into Lake St. Clair. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 43.) Existing project. This provides for channels as follows: Project Dis- datum Length tance Used byup- Project Project planes of from or down- Project Project above Name of improved channel channel mouth bound width depth mean tide (feet) of river vessels (feet) (feet) at (miles) New York (feet) Foot of Lake Huron- ..................... 25, 000 42.0 Both...... 800 26 578. 5-578. 3 Port Huron Middle Ground_------------- 8, 000 37. 5 Down-.... 1, 000-1, 400 25 577. 7-577. 3 Shoals, Port Huron to Marysville- ........ 15, 000 34. 0 Both ..... 1, 000 25 577. 3-576. 9 Shoals, Marysville to Stag Island--...-------.... 8, 000 32.0 .. do ...... 1, 000 25 576. 8-576. 6 Stag Island-East Channel . ._------------- 15, 000 31.0 Up.----... 800 20 576. 6-576. 3 Shoals, Stag Island to St. Clair.. ..--------- 28, 000 27. 0 Both _... 1, 000 25 576. 5-575. 9 St. Clair Middle Ground ___..... --- -__ 4, 500 25.0 ___do ...... 900 25 575. 8 Marine City Shoal __---- ------- -_ 5, 800 19. 0 ___do ..... 1, 000 25 575. 2-575. 1 Shoals, Michigan Salt Works to Roberts 18,000 15.0 ._do....... 1,000 25 575.0-574.8 Landing. Head of Russell Island Shoal----..... _ 5, 500 12. 5 ._do ..... 1, 000 25 574. 6-574. 5 Grand Pointe and Squirrel Island Shoals_ 15, 000 7.0 __.do..... 1, 000-700 25 574. 4-574. 2 Southeast Bend from Light 36 to St. Clair 28, 000 2.7 ___do...... 800 26 574.0-573. 6 Flats Canal. North Channel Outlet.................-----------------.. 8,000 -------- Small 100 10 573. 5 craft. The project also provides for compensating works, consisting of a number (estimated at 31) of submerged rock sills, with crests 31 feet below datum. The project depths are referred to local low water datums which correspond to low water datums for Lakes Huron and St. Clair, which are 578.5 and 573.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The water level of this river fluctuates with the levels of the lakes above and below it, which during the course of each year are subject to a consistent seasonal rise and fall, the lowest stages prevailing dur- ing the winter months and the highest during the summer months. 1548 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 At the head of St. Clair River, as measured by monthly mean levels, the water may rise and fall each year during the navigation season as much as 1.3 feet. Since 1900 the difference between the highest and lowest monthly mean level during the navigation season has been about 4.5 feet. Occasional fluctuations due to winds of high velocity may be as much as 3.5 feet in 6 hours. The River and Harbor Act, approved July 24, 1946, approved the modification of the project to provide for widening and deepening the Southeast Bend and improvement of the outlet of the North Channel, St. Clair River, in general accordance with the following descriptions: (a) That the two-way channel at Southeast Bend, St. Clair River, from light 12 to St. Clair Flats Canal, be widened to a width of 700 to 800 feet, with a depth of 26 feet for 24-foot navigation; (b) that the North Channel outlet at the mouth of the St. Clair River be widened to provide a channel 100 feet wide and 10 feet deep from lower St. Clair River to Lake St. Clair, for small craft, apart from the regular steamboat channels. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1953, is $14,180,300, including $10,102,600 for construction of submerged sills. The latest. (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance of dredged channels is $64,900, including $1,500 for mainte- nance in the outlet to North Channel. No expense or maintenance will probably be required for submerged sills. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 13, 1892 20-foot channel in the river_ .- _.......---- ...... H. Doc. 207, 51st Cong., 2d sess. July 3, 1930 Deepening of channel to 25 and 26 feet, and com- H. Doc. 253, 70th Cong., 1st sess. pensating works. (Contains latest published map.) Mar. 2, 1945 Widening channel at Southeast Bend to 700 feet __. H. Doe. 309, 77th Cong., 1st sess. July 24,1946 Widening and deepening the Southeast Bend and H. Doc. 335, 80th Cong., 1st sess. improvement of the outlet of the North Channel, St. Clair River. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. This improvement serves the through com- merce between the upper and lower lakes, and it has not materially influenced the terminal facilities at the towns along its route which consist only of small docks for the accommodation of local traffic. At Port Huron, Mich., there are 6 privately owned docks for receiving coal, stone, petroleum products and wood pulp, and 1 public terminal for general cargo. At Marysville, Mich., there are 2 privately owned docks for receiving coal and shipping salt. At St. Clair, Mich., there is 1 privately owned dock for receiving coal, and at Marine City, Mich., there is 1 privately owned dock for receiving coal and stone. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Surveys were made over the channel east of Stag Island, channel foot of Lake Huron and other miscellaneous areas at a cost of $18,245.86. Repairs and re- placements were made to the control system at a cost of $2,273.83. An inshore sounding survey throughout the project was made by the United States Lake Survey at:a cost of $23,500. The cost of miscel- RIVERS AND HARBORS-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1549 laneous inspections and reports was $5,423.05. Total costs during the fiscal year was $49,442.74, all for maintenance. Total expendi- tures were $50,640.07. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project, exclusive of the compensating works, widening and deepening Southeast Bend, and improvement of the outlet of the NortCasluue was completed in 1937. The following table gives e project depths, and$ftilln~ if depths, widths, and lengths of the several channels covered by the project at the end of the fiscal year: Project Controlling Minimum Length of Name of channel depth depth width channel (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) Foot of Lake Huron____----.. -------------- --- - 26 25. 5 800 25, 000 Port Huron Middle Ground---------------------------- 25 25. 0 1,000 8, 000 Shoals, Port Huron to Marysville----------.....- _ 25 25.0 1,000 15,000 Shoals. Marysville to Stag Island--.....-...--.---. - 25 25. 0 1, 000 8, 000 Stag Island.East Channel__---- .------ -------- 20 21. 0 450 15, 000 Shoals, Stag Island to St. Clair .-------------------------- 25 25. 0 1, 000 28, 000 St. Clair Middle Ground-------- ...... --.-..-.-.... ._ 25 25. 0 900 4, 500 Marine City Shoal---.. -------------------------------- 25 25. 0 1,000 5,.800 Shoals, Michigan Salt Works to Roberts Landing-.... 25 25. 0 1, 000 18, 000 Head of Russell Island Shoal_...-- ------------- __ -- - 25 25. 0 1, 000 5, 500 Grand Pointe and Squirrel Island Shoals---....._ .... -25 25. 0 700 15, 000 Southeast Bend from Harsens Island Rear Range Light tolight 13------------....-------. -.----------- - 25 25. 0 700 18, 000 Shoals from light 13 to St. Clair Flats Canal- . - North Channel outlet.........--...--..-----------------------------.............. 26 25.0 700-800 100 10,000 10 ......------------.....8,000 The costs have been as follows: Regular funds: New work --------------------------------------- $1, 448, 268. 93 Maintenance -------- _----------- 1, 443, 319.22 Total 2, 891, 588. 15 Public works funds, new work 671, 659. 55 1-----------------------------, Emergency Relief Act funds-------------------------------- 49, 419. 47 Total, all funds ---------------------------------- 4, 612, 667. 17 The expenditures have been as follows: Regul ar funds --------------------------------------- 2, 891, 588. 15 Public works funds ----- --------------------------- 1, 671, 659.55 Emerygency Relief Act funds-------------------------------- 9, 419. 47 Total, all funds----- --------------------------- 4, 612, 667. 17 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated---......... ------------ -----------............ --------------------- $3, 169, 347. 95 --............------............--........................ dtrs CostE.... . . ------------ Cost----- . . . . . ------------ .------------ . . . . ------------ . . . ------------ 3,169, 3, 169, 347.95 Expenditures- - ----- .. .................... .. 347. 95 3, 169, 347. 95 Maintenance: Appropriated- ........ $93, 500.00 $81, 500. 00 $91, 295. 38 $19, 800.00 $49, 442. 74 1,443, 319. 22 Cost ...--------------- 115, 813. 17 79, 113. 26 90, 147. 68 23, 485. 28 49, 442. 74 1, 443, 319. 22 Expenditures-......... 117, 404. 90 80, 146. 44 88, 038. 85 24, 951. 18 50, 640. 07 1,443, 319. 22 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ------------ $11, 011, 000 1550 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 3. CHANNELS IN LAKE ST. CLAIR, MICH. Location. Lake St. Clair is smallest of the Great Lakes. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 42.) Previous projects. Authorized by River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1852, March 2, 1867, and March 3, 1878. For further details, see page 2882, Annual Report for 1896; pages 1957-1958, Annual Report for 1915, and page 1539, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 700 feet wide and 25 feet deep from the mouth of the south channel of the St. Clair River to the open channel in Lake St. Clair, thence increasing to 800 feet width for the same depth in a length of about 2 miles and maintaining such channel dimensions across Lake St. Clair to head of Detroit River; and for the construction of a stone riprapped earth dike, 7,221 feet long, on the east side of the mouth of the south channel of St. Clair River. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake St. Clair, which is 573.5 feet above mean tide at New York. As measured by monthly mean levels, the water may rise and fall during the navigation season each year as much as 1.4 feet. Since 1860 the difference between the highest and lowest monthly mean level during the navigation sea- son has been about 4.5 feet. Occasionally fluctuations due to winds of high velocity may be as much as 1 foot in 6 hours. The cost of new work for the completed project was $3,536,722, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) 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 Aug. 5,1886 2 dikes_ ........... _.. . __ -- ... _---- ...-- Annual Report, 1885, p. 2159. July 13,1892 Deepening the canal and dredging the channel at H. Doe. 207, 51st Cong., 2d sess. Grosse Pointe. June 13, 1902 Second canal for downbound vessels --------------- . H. Doe. 234, 56th Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2,1919 21-foot depth in Grosse Pointe Channel for length of H. Doe. 188, 65th Cong., 1st sess. about 5 4miles. July 3, 1930 25-foot depth through the canals and the channel H. Doe. 253, 70th Cong., 1st sess.l through Lake St. Clair. Aug. 30,19352 Removal of center dike and widening the channel to Rivers and Harbors Committee 700 feet. Doc. 3, 72d Cong., 1st sess. 1 Contains latest published map. 2 Included in the Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6, 1933. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. None. Operations and results during fiscal year. A revisory sounding survey was made over the entire project by the United States Lake Survey, at a cost of $5,000. Miscellaneous inspections and reports were made at a cost of $4,650. The costs during the fiscal year were $9,650, all for maintenance. The total expenditures were $10,071.03. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1936. The construction of the easterly dike was completed in 1892, the removal of the center dike in 1934, and the dredging of the present channel in 1936. Project depths are available generally throughout the project. The east dike is in very poor condition. The costs have been as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1551 Regular funds: New work----------------- ----------------------- $2, 528, 126. 90 Maintenance ------------------------------------- 1, 055, 874. 62 Total3,-------- ----------------------------------- 3, 584, 001. 52 Public works funds-new work----------- 1, 008, 595. 07 1----------------- Total, all funds . ..---------------------------------- 4, 592, 596. 59 The expenditures have been as follows: Regular funds -------- ------- --------------------- 3, 584, 001. 52 Public works funds---------------------------- 1,008, 595.07 Total, all funds----------- -------------------------- 4, 592, 596. 59 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 I New work: Appropriated------......... ------------ ------............------------------ ........... -------........................--------........... $4, 192, 781.97 Cost....------------- -------------------------------------------------- 4,192, 781.97 Expenditures-- _ ------------ ---------- ----------- ------------.----------- 4, 192, 781. 97 Maintenance: Appropriated-_ ...... -$3, 100. 00 $4, 000. 00 $7, 609. 93 $11, 000. 00 $9, 650. 00 1, 291, 221.04 Cost__---------------- 2, 263. 25 3, 816. 01 6, 327. 03 14, 672. 97 9, 650. 00 1, 291, 221.04 Expenditures-------- 3, 262. 35 2,431. 75 6, 913. 22 14, 051.94 10, 071. 03 1, 291, 221.04 i Includes $656,060 for new work and $235,346.42 for maintenance for previous projects. 4. DETROIT RIVER, MICH. Location. This river is about 31 miles long and flows in a southerly direction from Lake St. Clair into Lake Erie. (See U. S. Lake Sur- vey Chart No. 41.) Previous projects. Authorized by River and Harbor Acts of June 23, 1874, July 5, 1884, August 5, 1886, August 11, 1888, July 13, 1892, and March 3, 1899. For further details, see page 1958 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1541 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing projects. This provides for a two-way channel 25 feet deep and 800 feet wide through shoals at head of river, 26 feet deep and 800 feet wide through Fighting Island Channel, and 26 feet deep and 600 feet wide through Ballards Reef north of junction with Livingstone Channel; for a downbound channel, known as Livingstone Channel, west of Bois Blanc Island, 26 feet deep and at least 450 feet wide from its upper end to opposite Bar Point; thence 26 feet deep and 800 feet wide to lower junction with Amherstburg Channel, thence 26 feet deep and 1,200 feet wide to the 26-foot contour in Lake Erie, passing to the east of Detroit River Lighthouse, the lower sec- tion, 1,200 feet wide, being used for both up- and down-bound traffic; for an upbound channel known as the Amherstburg Channel, at least 600 feet wide with a depth of 21 feet in the easterly 300-foot width and a depth of 27 feet in the westerly 300-foot width, from the lower junction with Livingstone Channel, passing on the east side of Bois Blanc Island to the head of Livingstone Channel; for an auxiliary downbound channel, 22 feet deep and 800 feet wide, passing to the west of Detroit River Light; for a dike on the west bank of the rock 1552 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 cut through Livingstone Channel to ameliorate cross currents; for a compensating waste bank between Livingstone and Amherstburg Channels at their north junction; for improving channels to Wyan- dotte by removing shoal at head of Grosse Ile and by dredging through the Middle Ground opposite the head of Fighting Island; for im- proving Trenton Channel (west of Grosse Ile), 21 feet deep and 250 feet wide, extending from deep water near the head of the island to a point 2,300 feet below the lower Grosse Ile Bridge, ending in a turning basin of the same depth and 29 acres in area; and for im- proving the American Channel passing north of Belle Isle; from deep water near Windmill Point to a point opposite Fairview Slip, to a depth of 21 feet and a width of 200 feet. The following table shows the characteristic features of the exist- ing project: Dis- Project Length tance Used Lenth tance byup-datum Usedbyup- Project Project planes Name of improved channel channel m outh bound width depth above (feet) of river vessels (feet) (feet) mean tide (miles)at (miles) New York (feet) Channel north of Belle Isle .........-. - (1) 23 Both...... 200 21 573. 0 Shoals at head of Detroit River--------.......... 37, 000 23 -do...... 800 25 573. 3-572. 8 Fighting Island Channel_____...... .... . 24, 800 11 ___do ... ___ 800 26 571. 7 Ballards Reef Channel (north of junction 13, 000 8 ___do-....__ 600 26 571. 25 with Livingstone Channel). Livingstone Channel...............----------------....36, 800 1 Down----- 450-800 26 571-25-570. 5 Bar Point Channel...........------------------. 12,300 ._ - Both .. 800-1, 200 26 570. 5 Channel passing east of Detroit River 24, 000 ....-----... _-- do .__ 1,200 26 570. 5 Light. Ballards Reef Channel (south of junction 5,700 7 Up__--- _ 600 21 571-25-571. O0 with Livingstone Channel). Amherstburg Channel------_-.------.- 36, 000 ........-. do .... ___ _600 2 21-27 571. 0-570. 5 Channel passing west of Detroit River 21, 000 ......- Down-..... 800 22 570. 5 Light. Wyandotte Channel....--.------------- 2, 400 15 Local..... 300 21 571. 8 Grosse Ile Shoal___--..... _-- ......... . -. 600 13 - do .............. .. 20 571. 8 Trenton Channel (west of Grosse Ile)_.... 19, 400 6 .. do-------.... 250 21 571. 7-571. 1 1 Extends from deep water near Windmill Point to a point opposite Fairview Slip, approximately 3,000 feet. 2 Project depth 21 feet in easterly 300-foot width of channel and 27 feet in westerly 300-foot width. The project depths are referred to local low water datum planes which correspond to low water datum for Lakes St. Clair and Erie and are taken at 573.5 and 570.5 feet, respectively, above mean tide level at New York. Each year during the navigation season the river rises and falls about 2 feet as measured by the monthly mean levels. Since 1906 the difference between the highest and lowest monthly mean level during the navigation season has been about 4.0 feet. Occasional fluctuations in depths of several feet, produced by high easterly or westerly winds, respectively, raise or lower the water level at the west end of Lake Erie, and similarly affect the level of the lower Detroit River; such changes have been as much as 6 feet within 8 hours. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1953, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, is $46,180,600. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $102,000. RIVERS AND HARBORS-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1553 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 13, 192 Amherstburg Channel and removal of Grosse Ile H. Does. 712, 56th Cong., 1st sess., Mar. 3,1905 Shoal. and 40, 58th Cong., 3d sess. June 25,1910 Mar. 4,1913 Fighting Island Channel ___--.-..-................- _ H. Doec. 17, 62d Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1907 H. Docs. 266, 59th Cong., 2d sess., June 25, 1910 Livingstone Channel..........................---------------------------676, 61st Cong., 2d sess., and 322, Mar. 2, 1919 65th Cong., 1st sess. 1 July 3, 1930 Channel depths of 26 and 25 feet--.. ---.........--.......-----H. Doc. 253, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30,19352 Channel to Wyandotte 21 feet deep and 300 feet wide Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 through the Middle Ground opposite the head of Doc. 1, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Fighting Island. Aug. 26,1937 Trenton Channel and turning basin (west of Grosse H. Doe. 205, 75th Cong., 1st sess.' Mar. 2, 1945 American Channel north of Belle Isle between H. Doc. 734, 79th Cong., 2d sess. Windmill Point and Fairview Slip, Detroit. July 24,1946 Deen ening the westerly 300 feet of Amherstburg H. Doc. 335, 80th Cong., 1st sess. Channel and Ballards Reef Channel below Living- stone Channel to 27 feet to provide depths ade- quate for 24-foot draft navigation, when the gov- erning lakes are at datum, with necessary widening at approaches and bends and construction of neces- sary compensating works. Detroit River. May 17,1950 Extending turning basin in Trenton Channel 600 Sen. Doc. 30, 81st Cong., 1st sess. feet, dredging through east draw of lower Grosse Ile Bridge, and extending 300-foot width of channel north of lower Grosse Ile Bridge. SContain latest published maps. 2 Included in the Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6, 1933. Local cooperation. Fully complied with for completed portions of project. For Trenton Channel modification approved May 17, 1950, responsible local agencies are required to give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will furnish without cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil dis- posal areas necessary for the construction and subsequent mainte- nance of the project, when and as required; and hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction and subse- quent maintenance of the works. Terminal facilities. Within the limits of the port of Detroit are more than 8.4 linear miles of docks fronting on the river, and the appliances for handling freight are adequate. A number of docks are owned by railroads and large manufacturing corporations over which no freight is received except for their own use. Other docks are owned by steamship lines, where preference is given to their own vessels. There are, however, still other docks that are open to the use of all vessels upon equal terms including one with terminal ware- house. Present terminals are considered adequate for existing com- merce. Operations and results during the fiscal year. The location and removal of obstructions above 21-foot depths in Amherstburg Channel and above 26-foot depths in the Livingstone Channel, were accom- plished by sweeping survey and by the U. S. derrick boat Erie, at a cost of $89,662.36. Repairs were made to the compensating dikes by the derrick boat Erie at a cost of $12,617.33. Sounding surveys prior to dredging Lower Livingstone and Channel East of Detroit River 278038-53-voL. 2- 36 1554 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Light for the 1952 season were made at a cost of $14,481.53. Miscella- neous inspections and reports were made at a cost of $5,042.75. Revisory inshore sounding survey over the entire project was made by the United States Lake Survey at a cost of $9,000. The U. S. hopper dredge Hoffman operated in the lower section of Livingstone Channel and channel passing east of Detroit River Light from September 15 to October 4, 1952, and removed 187,204 cubic yards, bin measure, of material at a cost of $36,214.17. The total costs during the fiscal year were $167,018.14, all for main- tenance. The total expenditures during the fiscal year were $154,037.05. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project, with the ex- Xception of the channel north of Belle Isle, deepening the westerly 300 feet of the Amherst urg and the Ballards Reef Channel (south of its junction with the Livingstone Channel), and extending )( turni asin in Trenton Channel, was completed in 1941. The workone consistsf ~reging, roc excavation, and the construc- tion of dikes and compensating works. The dikes are generally in good condition. The Sugar Island compensating dike still shows signs of erosion and weathering. The following table gives project depths, controlling depths, widths, lengths, and date of completion of the several channels covered by the project at the close of the fiscal year: Length Minimum Project Controlling Date of Name of channel channel width depth depth (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) Completion Channel north of Belle Isle________-_ (1) 200 ............ 21 __.______ Shoals at head of Detroit River ..... _ 37, 000 800 25 25. 0 1935 Fighting Island Channel- ------ __- -_- 24, 800 800 26 26. 0 1933 Ballards Reef Channel (north of junc- tion with Livingstone Channel)....... 13, 000 600 26 26. 0 Aug. 18,1936 Livingstone Channel----____-__----_ 36, 000 450 26 26. 0 Sept. 2, 1936 Bar Point Channel--____ ___ -- 12, 300 -______ 800 26 26. 0 June 26,1936 Channel passing east of Detroit River Light - - - - 24, 000 1, 200 26 26. 0 Aug. 14,1937 Ballards Reef Channel (south of junc- tion with Livingstone Channel) ..... 5, 700 600 221-27 821. 0 3 1914 Amherstburg Channel------------------ 36, 800 600 2 21-27 3 21. 0 3 1912 Channel passing west of Detroit River Light ._______________ ___ __ ___-__ -21,000 800 22 20. 1 1929 Wyandotte Channel___-__-----....... . 2, 400 300 21 21.0 1933 Grosse Ile Shoal-----------------........600 ........... 20 19. 5 1904 Trenton Channel__. -.............. __.. 19, 400 250 21 21. 0 41941 1Extends from deep water near Windmill Point to a point opposite Fairview Slip, approximately 3,000 feet. 2 Project depth 21 feet in easterly 300 feet width of channel and 27 feet westerly 300 feet width. 3 No work has been done in westerly half. 4 No work has been done to extend the turning basin. The costs have been as follows: Regular funds: New work------------------------------- $20, 045, 987. 70 Maintenance -------------------------------------------- 1,714, 575. 75 Total------------------------------------------------ 21, 760, 563. 45 Public works funds--- --------------------------------------- 1, 530, 688. 50 Total, all funds--------------------------------------- 23, 291, 251. 95 RIVERS AND HARBORS-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1555 The expenditures have been as follows: Regular funds-- ...... --- Public works funds------ __- --------- __ - $21, 760, 549. 28 530, 688. 50 1,1---------------- Total, all funds__- ----- ------- - 23, 291, 237. 78 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated-------- ......... ---............ --- $10, 000. 00 -$8, 062. 56-----------..... ------------- $23, 673,930.20 Cost ._------------------------ ----- .---------- ------------ .. ------------ 23,673,930.20 Expenditures.....---------.. $8.35 ...----------------.....------------....--------.......---...............-- 23,673,930.20 Maintenance: Appropriated- ....-- - 116, 000.00 $136,300.00 143, 275.33 158, 000.00 $151,153.83 1,718, 582. 61 Cost--------------- 119, 160. 00 157, 632. 71 122, 751.08 159, 177. 75 167, 018. 14 1, 714, 575. 75 Expenditures------.... 125, 593. 98 164, 102. 76 126, 569.32 168, 778.80 154, 037. 05 1, 714, 561. 58 1Includes $2,097,254 for new work for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project--------------- $22, 833, 000 5. MACKINAC HARBOR, MICH. Location. This harbor is situated on the southeast end of Mackinac Island, which is located in the Straits of Mackinac at the northern end of Lake Huron, a distance of 151/2 miles by water in a northwesterly direction from the harbor of Cheboygan, on the mainland. It is a natural indentation of the coastline, semicircular in form, protected by breakwaters extending from Mission and Biddle Points, the area in- closed being about 34 acres. The extreme length of the harbor between Mission and Biddle Points is about 2,400 feet, and the greatest width is about 2,000 feet. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 5.) Prior to improvement this harbor was available for the purpose of commerce, as at mean lake levels there was a least depth of 18 feet to the docks. Shipping, however, was unsafe during periods of south- easterly and westerly storms. Existing project. This provides for the construction of two break- waters, 700 and 1,300 feet long, extending from Mission and Biddle Points, respectively, of stone riprap and boulders where this form of construction would cost less than cribwork. The extreme difference between the highest and lowest monthly mean stages during the period 1875 and 1946 has been about '6 feet. The ordinary seasonal rise and fall is about 1 foot. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1900, was $80,000. The latest (1918) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. 646, 56th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest pub- lished map is in House Document 274, 63d Congress, 1st session. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. The harbor has 2 docks, at right angles to the shore and extending to 20 feet depth of water, which are accessible to boats on both sides. These docks are privately owned. The terminal 1556 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. (For a full description of terminal facilities, see H. Doc. 652, 66th Cong., 2d sess.) Operations and results during fiscal year. No work was scheduled for the fiscal year 1953. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1914 at a saving of $2,018 under the estimated cost. The break- waters are in poor condition. The costs have been as follows: Regular funds: New work--------.---------------------------------$77, 982. 12 Maintenance--------------------------- ------------ 31, 623. 53 Total---------------------- ------------------- 109, 605. 55 Total expenditures have been $109,605.55. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-----------------------------------------------------........................------........ $77, 982.12 Cost .------------------- ------------------------------------------------ 77,982. 12 Expenditures------------ ----------------------- ------------ ------------ 77, 982. 12 Maintenance: Appropriated---......--------------------....-----. . . .- 31, 623. 43 Cost ---- --- ------------------------------------------- -- ----------- 31,623. 43 Expenditures....------------------------------------ ------------------------ 31, 623.43 6. CHEBOYGAN HARBOR, MICH. Location. This harbor is located on the lower reach of the Cheboy- gan River and is about 100 miles distant from Alpena, Mich., in a northwesterly direction. The river, which is 51/2 miles long, has its source in Mullet Lake, from which it flows in a northerly direction,. emptying into the Straits of Mackinac, Lake Huron. The improved portion is about 11/2 miles in length. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 5.) Previous projects. The original project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1871, and modified by River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880. For further details of previous proj- ects, see page 1956 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1546 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 21 feet deep and 200, feet wide from the 21-foot contour in Lake Huron to the outer end of the west pier, thence between lines parallel to and 25 feet from the docks, 21 feet deep from this point to East First Street and 181/2 feet deep to the State Road bridge, and thence 81 feet deep and 60. feet wide from this bridge to the lock in the Cheboygan River, and for a turning basin 21 feet deep, 400 feet wide, and 420 to 770 feet long on the east side of the existing project channel just below East First Street. The length of the section included in the project is about 12,000 feet, of which about 6,000 feet is in Lake Huron. RIVERS AND HARBORS DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1557 The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Huron, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Each year the level of the river rises and falls about 3 feet. From day to day the level changes somewhat, due to wind and barometric pressure, such changes sometimes amounting to a foot or more. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1953, was $331,200, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for anual cost of maintenance is $12,000. The existing project was adopted by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 3,1896 Annual Report, 1895, p. 2823. 18%-foot channel-------------------..................................... Mar. 2, 1907 H. Doc. 537, 50th Cong., 1st sess. 8 z-foot channel ................................------------------- Aug. 26, 1937 Turning basin-------------------------------------- H. Doc. 134, 75th Cong., 1st sess. May 17,1950 21-foot channel to East 1st St., enlarging turning H. Doe. 269, 81st Cong., 1st sess. basin and deepening to 21 feet. (Contains latest published maps.) Local cooperation. Fully complied with for completed portions of project. For modification approved May 17, 1950, responsible local interests are required to 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; and (b) hold and save the United :States free from damages due to the construction and subsequent maintenance of the works. Terminal facilities. The harbor has one dock of about 1,000 feet length, which is privately owned but open to all vessels upon equal terms. There are also several other docks of less than 100 feet length which are privately owned and used. The facilities are considered :adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project, except for deepening the channel from the 21-foot contour in Lake Huron to the East First Street Bridge, and enlarging and deepening the turning basin, was completed in 1939. The outer end of the old slab pier was riprapped in 1921. During August 1951, the channel from East First Street to Lake Huron was restored to the 18.5-foot depth, and the turning basin to 15 foot depth. The controlling depth from East First Street to State Road is 18.5 feet, and from State Road to upper limit of improvement is 5.5 feet. Light draft boats navigate a fur- ther distance of 30 miles on a waterway improved by local interests under a State law. The costs have been as follows: New work-------------------------------------------------- $112, 681. 82 Maintenance ---------------- --------------------- 133, 311. 36 Total -------------------------------------------------- 245, 993. 18 'Total expenditures have been $245,993.18. 1558 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated .......-----------.......--- ----------------------------............-...........................--------.....------- $242, 510. 06 Cost...----------... ------------------------------------------------------....................... 242, 510.06 Expenditures.-------------------. -----...- ----------------------------------- 242, 510. 06 Maintenance* Appropriated .................... ---- $2, 500. 00 $38,971. 23 ------------------------ 133, 311.36 - Cost__ ----.--- .....------------ 2, 500.00 38, 971.23 . .-. 133, 311.36 -1, Expenditures..................... 968.36 39, 502. 87 ............------------............ 133, 311.36 1 Includes $129,828.24 for new work for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project---------- --------- $218, 500 7. AU SABLE HARBOR AND HARBOR OF REFUGE AT AU SABLE RIVER (OSCODA), MICH. Location. The Au Sable River, with the village of Oscoda, Mich., situated near its mouth, is located on the westerly shore of Lake Huron, about 8 miles north of Au Sable Point at the entrance to Saginaw Bay. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 5.) Previous project. The previous project was authorized in 1866 and' modified in 1879. For further details, see pages 336 and 2453 of the Annual Report for 1892. Existing project. This provides for riprapping at the outer 200 feet of the existing north pier at the mouth of the Au Sable River, dredg- ing an entrance channel 12 feet in depth and dredging the channel between the piers and upstream to the State Highway bridge to a depth of 10 feet. The project depths are referred to low water datum in Lake Huron,. which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1953, is $140,000, exclucl- ing $16,400 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. For latest published map, see House Docu- ment 446, 78th Congress, 2d session. Local cooperation. The improvement authorized by the act of March 2, 1945, is subject to the condition that responsible local agen- cies give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will- (1) Contribute $16,400 in cash toward the first cost of protective structures and dredging. (2) Provide and maintain, without cost to the United States, and in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers, a suit- able and adequate public wharf for the accommodation of transient vessels. (3) Establish a competent and properly constituted public body, empowered to regulate the use, growth, and free development of har- bor facilities, with the understanding that harbor facilities shall be open to all on equal and reasonable terms. (4) Hold and save the United States free from damages due to con- struction and maintenance of the works. RIVERS AND HARBORS-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1559 (5) Provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the project, in- cluding suitable spoil disposal areas when and as required. It is further provided that no work shall be done by the United States at this harbor until the prescribed requirements for local co- operation have also been complied with at the following additional projects in this area: Hammond Bay, Mich., and Harrisville, Mich. These assurances were furnished by the Michigan State Waterways Commission and were approved by the Assistant Secretary of the Army on March 22, 1948. Terminal facilities. Seven small timber pile docks are used pri- marily as fishing terminals by their owners. Ample space for moor- ing small craft is available along the face of old cribbing, and present terminals are considered adequate for all existing or reasonably pros- pective commerce. Operations and results during the fiscal year. The U. S. derrick boat Tompkins operated in the entrance channel of Au Sable Harbor from May 22 to June 10, 1953, and removed 19,575 cubic yards, bucket measure, at a cost of $19,698.68. A prior-to-dredging survey was made at a cost of $2,601.32. Total costs for the fiscal year were $22,300. Total expenditures for the fiscal year were $22,300. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project has not been constructed, but the entrance channel is being maintained under the previous project to allow Air Force crashboats to use the Au Sable River. The controlling depths range from 5 feet near the State Highway Bridge to 12 feet at the outer end of the entrance channel. The costs have been as follows: Regular funds: New work ------------------------------------ $100. 00 Maintenance------------ --------------------------- 41. 367. 41 Total ------------------------------------------- 41, 467. 41 The expenditures have been as follows: Regular funds: New work .-------------------- ----------------------- $100. 00 Maintenance---- ---------------------------------- 41, 367. 41 Total ----------------------------------------- 41, 467. 41 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 New work: Appropriated---------------.........-----............ $8,000 -$7, 900.00 ....-------.....-----... ----------- $114, 886. 12 ------------.......--.....-----------------............------ Cost.... 100.00 ..........-----------......----------........ 114, 886. 12 Expenditures-----.........----------------------............--............ 100.00 ..........-----------.....-----------..... 114, 886.12 Maintenance: Appropriated----.........----------------------............--............--18, 367. 41 $700 $22,300 41, 367. 41 Cost.....-----------...........------------- ..........-----------... 18, 367.41 700 22, 300 41, 367. 41 Expenditures-........----- ...........-----........-----------------...... 18, 367. 41 700 22, 300 41, 367. 41 1 Includes $114,786.12 for new work for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appro- priated for completion of existing project----_--_---- $123,500 1560 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 8. SAGINAW RIVER, MICH. Location. This river is formed by the union of the Tittabawassee and Shiawassee Rivers, is about 22 miles long, and flows in a north- erly direction and into the south end of Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 5.) Previous projects. Authorized by River and Harbor Acts of June 23, 1866, June 23, 1874, June 18, 1878, March 3, 1879, August 2, 1882, and August 5, 1886. For further details, see page 1957 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1550 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 21 feet deep and 200 feet wide from deep water in Saginaw Bay to the Detroit & Mackinac Railway bridge in Bay City, thence 20 feet deep to the Sixth Street Bridge in Saginaw, Mich., thence 161/2 feet deep to the junction with the Tittabawassee River, a distance of about 291/2 miles; and for a turning basin 15 feet deep by 360 feet wide, varying from 690 feet to 420 feet in length, adjacent to the east side of the existing channel between Court Street and Bristol Street Bridges. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Huron, which is taken at 578.5 feet above mean tide level at New York. Due to storms, the level of the river at its mouth rises and falls about 3 feet. Spring freshets and excessive rains have caused an abnormal rise of as much as 14 feet at Saginaw. Occasionally a considerable change takes place within few hours, resulting from the raising or lowering of Saginaw Bay by violent winds. The cost of new work for the completed project was $2,081,580, ex- clusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $97,500. The existing project was adopted by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25,1910 Channel 200 feet wide, with depths of 18 feet in the H. Doe. 740, 61st Cong., 2d sess. bay and 164 feet in the river. July 3, 1930 Project depth of 18 feet extended up the river to Rivers and Harbors Committee Saginaw. Doe. 30, 71st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 26,1937 Turning basin ............-------------------------------......................... Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 21, 75th Cong.,.st sess. (Co. tains latest published maps.) June 20,1938 Present project channel dimensions from the bay to H. Doc. 576, 75th Cong., 3d sess. the 6th St. Bridge in Saginaw. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. The terminals are centered at Bay City and Saginaw, Mich. At Bay City, which includes Essexville, there are 36 piers, wharves, and docks. At Saginaw, which includes Milwaukee and Carrollton, there are 20 such facilities. Of the total of 56 ter- minals, 17 are used for receiving bulk commodities, 8 are used for han- dling petroleum products, 9 are moorings or landings for small craft, and 22 are not in use. A terminal at Carrollton, Mich., is a public bulk handling and storage plant. These terminal facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during the fiscal year. Condition of channel studies, and repairs and replacements to the control system, were made RIVERS AND HARBORS-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1561 at a cost of $5,193.64. Prior to dredging during the 1952 season, a sounding survey was made at a cost of $4,594.27. Miscellaneous in- spections and reports were made at a cost of $1,172.94. The U. S. hopper dredge Hains operated in the Saginaw Bay Channel from July 26 to August 8, 1952, and removed 56,680 cubic yards, bin measure, of material at a cost of $23,696.12. Total costs during the fiscal year were $34,656.97. Total expenditures during the fiscal year were $35,440.23, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in April 1942, and project depths are available generally throughout the project, except for the portion of the channel above the Court Street Bridge in Saginaw, Mich., which is not maintained. The con- trolling depth in the channel above the Court Street Bridge is 8 feet. The costs have been as follows: Regular funds: New work.....---------------------------------------- $2,081,579. 59 . Maintenance---- -----.....-- --------------------..... 1, 777, 283. 83 Total-- ------------------------------------------- 3, 858, 863.42 Total expenditures-----........--..-------------------- ------- 3, 858, 863. 42 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New work: Appropriated----- .....--...........--.....------------..-----------------------------................................ $3, 044, 135. 85 Cost ----...........------------------------------------------............--..........------------............ 3, 044, 135. 85 ------------.. Expenditures- ................ ------------ ....------------------------................---------.......... 3, 044, 135. 85 Maintenance: Appropriated-........ $332, 500. 00 $262, 238. 79 $90,000.00 -- $3, 700. 00 $37, 050. 00 1, 779, 676. 86 Cost__-------------- 115, 149. 44 330, 840. 75 213, 599. 85 16, 354. 38 34, 656. 97 1, 777, 283. 83 Expenditures -------- 129, 340. 26 360, 743. 67 199, 845. 50 29, 262. 56 35, 440. 23 1, 777, 283.83 1 Includes $962,556.26 for new work for previous projects. 9. HARBOR OF REFUGE AT HARBOR BEACH, LAKE HURON, MICH. Location. This harbor is located on the west shore of Lake Huron about 60 miles north of Port Huron, Mich. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 5.) Existing project. This provides for the formation of a harbor of refuge protected by stone-filled timber-crib breakwaters-the main breakwater being 4,716 feet long, the north one 1,204 feet long, the original north entrance, 304 feet wide, being reopened to a depth of 10 feet, and the south breakwater 1,956 feet long; for dredging the main entrance, 600 feet wide, to a depth of 23 feet; and for dredging an anchorage area approximately 3,000 feet long by 1,200 feet wide to a depth of 21 feet. The project depths are referred to a stage of 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The normal elevation of the water surface in Lake Huron varies from year to year. During each year the level is subject to a seasonal rise and fall, the lowest stages prevailing during winter and the highest during summer months. Such yearly changes, meas- ured by monthly mean levels, may be as much as 2.21 feet. Since 1562 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 1875 the difference between the highest and lowest monthly mean level during the navigation season has been about 5 feet. Occasional fluctuations due to winds of high velocity and variations in barometric pressure may amount to several feet in a few hours. The cost of new work for the completed project was $1,200,598. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,000. The existing project was adopted by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1871 Adopted the site and made provision for the harbor-.. Annual Report 1873. p. 292. Aug. 8,1917 Closing the north entrance and dredging the main H. Doc. 1700, 64th Cong., 2d sess. entrance and anchorage area. (Contains latest published map). Jan. 21,1927 Removal of portion of breakwater in the interest of sanitation. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. There is but one dock about 500 feet long. This dock, privately owned, is open to all vessels upon equal terms and is considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results duringfiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1928. The work consisted of the construction of three breakwaters, and dredging an entrance channel and an anchorage area 72 acres in extent, protected by the breakwaters. The breakwaters were origi- nally constructed in 1885. Since then they have been capped with concrete, and about 6,170 feet of the outer face has been riprapped for additional protection. The north entrance was closed by a rubble mound in 1920 and reopened to a 10-foot depth in 1928. Dredging was completed in 1922. The sounding survey of 1950 shows a con- trolling depth of 19.5 feet in the entrance channel and a controlling depth of 18 feet in the anchorage area. The fendering on the main breakwater was replaced in 1950. The breakwaters are in fair condi- tion except for the center wall which has several major cracks going through the wall, and the riprap on the lake side of the wall is in need of repair. The costs have been as follows: New work--------------------------- $1, 200, 598. 17 Maintenance -------------------------------------- 1, 496, 522. 91 Total------------------------------------------------ 2, 697, 121. 08 Total expenditures have been $2,697,121.08. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: ..--..---------------------...........--------........-----------.............------------..... Appropriated-- $1, 200,598.17 Cost --------- ---------- - ---------------------- ------------ ----------- 1,200, 598.17 Expenditures----.........-------------------. --------- .......------------...................... ------------... 1, 200, 598.17 Maintenance: Appropriated......... $25, 000.00 -$538. 79 $742. 26 .........-------...---........-----------... 1, 496, 522. 91 ost ............... 14, 050. 44 10, 410. 77 742, 26 ..----------.........------------............ 1, 496, 522. 91 -- Expenditures-......... 11, 720. 57 12, 740. 64 ------------.. 742. 26 ....................-----------.. 1,496, 522. 91 RIVERS AND HARBORS--DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1563 10. PORT SANILAC HARBOR, MICH. Location. This harbor is located on the southwest shore of Lake IHuron, about 30 miles north of Port Huron, Mich. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 5.) Existing project. This provides for the formation of a harbor of refuge protected by breakwater structures extending to the 12-foot depth contour in the lake; for dredging a harbor basin, 10 feet in depth, and for dredging an entrance channel 12 feet in depth. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Huron, which is 578.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1953, is $538,650, ex- cluding $130,100 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $5,500. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. For latest published map, see House Docu- mnent 446, 78th Congress, 2d session. Local cooperation. The improvement authorized by the act of March 2, 1945, is subject to the conditions that responsible local agen- cies give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will-- (1) Contribute $130,100 in cash toward the first cost of protective structures and dredging. (2) Provide and maintain, without cost to the United States, and in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers, a suitable and adequate public wharf for the accommodation of transient vessels. (3) Establish a competent and properly constituted public body, empowered to regulate the use, growth, and free development of harbor facilities, with the understanding that harbor facilities shall be open to all on equal and reasonable terms. (4) Hold and save the United States free from damages due to construction and maintenance of the works. (5) Provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the project; includ- ing suitable spoil-disposal areas when and as required. It is further provided that no work shall be done by the United :States at this harbor until similar prescribed requirements for local cooperation at Port Austin, Mich., have also been complied with. These assurances were furnished by the Michigan State Waterways Commission, and were approved by the Assistant Secretary of the Army on March 22, 1948. The Michigan State Waterways Commis- sion has contributed funds in the amount of $130,100, the full amount required. Terminal facilities. One small privately owned, stone-filled, tim- bered-crib dock is used principally as a fishing terminal by the owner. A municipally owned timber pier, extending about 150 feet lakeward, with a 50-foot extension on one side and a 40-foot extension on the other side, is open to all vessels on equal terms. Terminal facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Work on the definite project report was completed March 5, 1953, and the costs for the fiscal year were $2,041.18. A final payment of $34,531.17 was made to L. A. Wells Construction Co. for construction of cellular breakwaters and 1564 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 dredging. Total costs for new work for the fiscal year were $36,572.35. The total expenditures for new work during the fiscal year were $35,041.48. Patching of the blacktop cover of the cellular steel break- waters was made at a cost of $275. The total costs and expenditures for maintenance for the fiscal year were $275. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project was completed on May 25, 1951. An afterdredging sounding survey shows a project depth of 6 feet in the south one-third of the basin, and 10-foot project depth in the north two-thirds; and project depth of 12 feet in the entrance channel. The total costs have been as follows: New work: United States funds---------------------------------- $538, 650 Contributed by State of Michigan--- .........- --.------ 130, 100 Total ------------------------------------------------ 668, 750 Maintenance-------------------------------------------------- 275 Total all funds----___--------------------------- 669, 025 Total expenditures have been as follows: New work ------------------------------------------------ $668, 750 Maintenance --------------------------------------------- 275 Total all funds- ---- -------------------- .---- 669, 025 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New work: Appropriated...--------..... $26, 850.00 $435, 000.00 $228, 250. 00 -$25, 000. 00 .---------- $668, 750 Cost---------------- 14, 256. 31 197, 266. 16 414, 361. 15 3, 140. 19 $36, 572. 35 668, 750 Expenditures....-------- 13, 359. 87 57, 062. 76 554, 013. 74 6, 118. 31 35, 041. 48 668, 750 Maintenance: Appropriated-- ..... ..------------ .......------------.....------..------..------..............----- 275.00 275 Cost-------------------------------------------------------- 275.00 275 Expenditures--- ------------------------ ---------- ------------ 275. 00 275 1In addition, $130,100 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 11. ROUGE RIVER, MICH. Location. The river rises in Oakland and Washtenaw Counties, Mich., is about 30 miles long, and flows in a southeasterly direction through Wayne County into the Detroit River. (See U. S. Lake Sur- vey Chart No. 415.) Previous projects. Authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 11, 1888 (Annual Report for 1887, pp. 2275-2278) ; joint reso- lution of April 11, 1898 (H. Doc. 138, 55th Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report for 1898, p. 2605), and the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1907 (H. Doc. 289, 59th Cong., 1st sess.). For further details, see page 1530 of Annual Report for 1932, and page 1558 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for the following: a. A channel 21 feet deep from that depth in Detroit River through the Short Cut Canal, 400 feet wide at the entrance, tapering to 200 feet RIVERS AND HARBORS-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1565 in a distance of 2,000 feet, thence 200 feet to Maples Road, including a turning basin, 21 feet deep, near the upper end of the project. b. A channel 25 feet deep from that depth in Detroit River through the mouth of the old channel upstream for a distance of 1,300 feet, with a width of 240 feet at the mouth, tapering to 100 feet at a distance of 800 feet from the mouth, thence 18 feet deep and 100 feet wide for a distance of 1,425 feet, thence 17 feet deep and 100 feet wide to the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad bridge, a distance of about 1,550 feet, thence 21 feet deep and 100 feet wide, flaring to 130 feet at the north end of the Peerless Portland Cement Co. wharf, thence 21 feet deep, with width flaring from 130 feet to 150 feet at the junction of the old channel with the Short Cut Canal, suitably widened at the bend opposite the Detroit Sulphite Pulp & Paper Co. plant. The distance from Detroit River to the head of the project at Maples Road is about 31/2 miles via the Short Cut Canal, and about 41/2 miles via the old channel. The project depths are referred to local low water datum in the Detroit River at the mouth of the Rouge River, which is 572.2 feet above mean tide at New York. The level of this river, except during floods, changes with the level of the Detroit River, which fluctuates to an average extent of about 1.5 feet during the navigation season. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1953, is $1,220,700, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $90,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 11, 1888 17-foot channel 1 - -. - Annual Report, 1887, p. 2275. 2 Aug. 8,1917 21-foot channel via Short Cut Canal--------------- H. Doc. 2063, 64th Cong., 2d sess. Aug.30,19353 25-foot channel at mouth of old channel, the 18-foot Senate committee print, 73d Cong., channel, 1,425 feet in length and adjacent to the 2d sess.2 latter, and the 21-foot channel extending from the junction of the old channel and Short Cut Canal into the old channel to the Detroit, Toledo & Iron- ton RR. bridge. 1 Completed under previous projects. 2 Contains latest published maps. See also map with Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 19, 72d Cong., 1st sess. 8Including Emergency Relief Administration work authorized May 28, 1935. Local cooperation. The act approved August 30, 1935, provided that no Federal expenditures should be made on the improvements in the old channel until local interests had provided, without cost to the United States, all necessary rights-of-way and had furnished guaranties, satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army, protecting the United States against all damages to adjacent lands and property which may result from dredging operations. Except for the guaran- ties protecting the United States against damages to adjacent lands and property along the 25-foot channel, this requirement has not been complied with. All prior requirements fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There is an iron ore dock near the river's mouth equipped with unloading machinery. The Ford Motor Co. has an ore and coal dock near the head of the river improvement, with improved type of unloaders. Eight docks fully equipped for 1566 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 handling oil and oil products, and one dock equipped for handling gypsum rock, have been constructed along the riverbank. These docks have good railroad connections. In addition, there are four docks owned by sand and gravel companies which have unloading ma- chinery, one pulpwood dock, and one timber dock. There are 9 docks that receive coal, 7 docks that receive stone, 1 dock that receives coal tar, and 1 dock that ships salt. There are also a number of smaller docks for launches. All docks along the river are privately owned and understood to be restricted to use of the owners. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year. The U. S. hopper dredge Hoffman, during the period November 25, 1952, to January 15, 1953, removed 176,185 cubic yards, bin measure, of material at a cost of $67,637.37. A prior-to-dredging survey was made over the entire project at a cost of $4,309.98. Engineering surveys, strikings, ground- ings, and pollution studies were made at a cost of $6,599.60. Mis- cellaneous inspections and reports were made at a cost of $623.47. The derrick boat Erie removed a shoal at a cost of $5,343.30. Total costs during the fiscal year were $84,513.72. Total expenditures dur- ing the fiscal year were $80,275.56, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year. The 21-foot project, which con- sisted of dredging a 21-foot channel from the Detroit River via the Short Cut Canal to the upper limit of improvement, and the con- struction of five dolphins at the mouth of the Short Cut Canal, was completed in 1923. The 25-foot project at the mouth of the old chan- nel was started with funds from the Emergency Relief Administra- tion, but due to shortage of funds, dredging was restricted to a distance of 1,150 feet upstream of the mouth of the old channel. All other work provided for in the act of August 30, 1935, relative to the improvement of the old channel, is held in abeyance until local inter- ests have complied with the terms of local cooperation. The controlling depth of the 21-foot project, via the Short Cut Canal, is 21 feet along the center half of the channel to the turning basin which has a controlling depth of 21 feet except along the channel banks. The controlling depth of the old channel, from its intersection with the Short Cut Canal to the 25-foot project, is 17 feet. The 25-foot section has a controlling depth of 25 feet, except along the channel banks. All bridges have been altered to comply with the requirements of law. The dolphins at the mouth of the Short Cut Canal are in poor condition; and as they are no longer utilized by navigation interests, further maintenance is not justified and the dolphins should be re- moved. The head of navigation is determined by a fixed bridge; about 2,600 feet above the upper limit of improvement. The costs have been as follows: Regular funds: New work----------------------------------------- $561, 645. 86 Maintenance----- -- ____ -------------- 1, 387, 943. 24 Total --------------------- ------------------ 1, 949, 589. 10 New work, Emergency Relief Act funds----------------------- 29, 563. 40 Total, all funds------------------------------- , 979, 152. 5& RIVERS AND HARBORS-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1567 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New work: .............. Appropriated ......--------- ----------- .......---------- ------------.................---------............------- $641, 291. 75 Cost--------------------...... ------------... ..............---------- ..----------- ------------ 641, 291. 75 Expenditures .... ------------..........................----------------------...........-------- _-----------------............ 641, 291.75 Maintenance: Appropriated- ..... $115, 900.00 $79, 000. 00 $76, 500. 00 $93, 700. 00 $78, 807. 26 1, 444, 550. 75 Cost--------------- 114, 588. 04 75, 179. 19 74, 135. 85 96, 326. 34 84, 513. 72 1, 444, 550. 75 Expenditures-....... 139, 010. 23 80, 525. 40 68, 851.06 100, 506. 89 80, 275. 56 1, 444, 550. 75 1 Includes $50,082.49 for new work and $56,607.51 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project ------------------ $629, 500 12. MONROE HARBOR, MICH. Location. The harbor is located on the lower reach of the Raisin River, which empties into Lake Erie at Monroe, Mich. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 3.) Existing project. This provides for a channel 21 feet deep and 300 feet wide in Lake Erie, a distance of about 15,800 feet; thence 21 feet deep and 200 feet wide, with necessary additional width at bends, in Raisin River, for a distance of about 8,200 feet; thence 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide to the lower wharves at Monroe, a dis- tance of about 3,800 feet. The project also provides for riprapping of protecting dikes on each side of the channel extending lakeward for a distance of about 1,200 feet; and for a turning basin with an area of about 22 acres and depth of 18 feet. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Erie, which is 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The level of the river varies with that of Lake Erie, which fluctuates irregularly from year to year, the greatest annual fluctuation being about 2.75 feet and the least about 0.90 of a foot, measured by monthly mean levels. Since 1860, the difference between the highest and lowest monthly mean level during the navigation season has been about 4.9 feet. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1953, is $828,000, ex- cluding $300,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $35,000. The existing project was adopted by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Feb. 24, 18351 9-foot channel, protected by revetments and piers ...- Annual Report, 1872, p. 237. July 3,1930 21-foot channel, dikes and turning basin----------_ Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 22, 71st Cong., 2d sess. July 14, 1932 2 Modified conditions of local cooperation imposed by Rivers and Harbors Committee Aug. 26, 1937 J act of July 3, 1930. Doc. 12, 72d Cong., 1st resS., and Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 45, 75th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) I Modified by act of June 10, 1872. 'War Department Appropriation Act. 1568 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Local cooperation. All requirements have been met. Terminal facilities. At the city of Monroe are some small privately owned docks and a municipally owned terminal. These docks are open to all vessels upon equal terms. The Ford Motor Co. has its own private dock. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. The U. S. hopper dredge Hains operated over the turning basin and a portion of the river sec- tion channel from September 29 to October 5, 1952, and removed mate- rial in the amount of 40,538 cubic yards, bin measure, at a cost of $12,- 168.56. Dredging surveys were made at a cost of $715.15. The total costs were $12,883.71 and expenditures were $12,883.71, all for main- tenance with contributed funds. Condition at the end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1936, except for riprapping of protecting dikes on each side of the channel, which is not considered necessary at the present time. Due to the combined effect of severe storms and continued high water, the dikes have largely disappeared. A sounding survey made in July and August 1952 indicates controlling depths of 14.5 feet through the center half of the channel. An afterdredging survey made in October 1952 indicates a controlling depth of 13.5 feet in the turning basin. The costs have been as follows: New work: United States funds------------------------------------- $687, 339. 64 Contributed by Port Commission of Monroe----------------- 300, 000. 00 Total-- ------------------- 987, 339. 64 Maintenance: United States funds-----------------------------------475, 395. 24 Contributed by Consolidated Paper Co--------------------- 68, 589. 14 Contributed by River Raisin Paper Co--------------------- 34, 294. 57 Total----- ------------------- 578, 278. 95 Total cost, all funds------------------------------- 1, 565, 618. 59 The expenditures have been as follows: United States funds------------ -------------------- 1, 162, 734. 88 Contributed funds--------------------------------------- 402, 883. 71 Total------- --------------------------- ------------ 1, 565, 618. 59 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ... -- ---------- ------------ ------------------------ ------------ $687, 339.64 Cost-------- --------------------------------------------------------- 687, 339.64 ........----------- - ----------------------------------- ----------- Expenditures--- 687, 339. 64 Maintenance: Appropriated-...------... $35, 000. 00 $23, 500.00 $3, 228. 39 ...........------------.....------------ 475, 395. 24 Cost------------------. 31, 627. 08 29, 560. 51 4, 089. 25 ----------------------............ 475, 395. 24 ....... Expenditures-------- 32, 052. 05 29, 023. 61 4, 626. 15 ..........------------..........------------. 475, 395. 24 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appro- priated for completion of existing project --------------------- $140, 500 RIVERS AND HARBORS-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1569 Cost and financial summary-Continued CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated----.........-----------------............ -----------------............ ---------- ------............---............--............ $300, 000.00 Cost ........-------------------........-------------------------------............--------------........................ 300,000.00 Expenditures---.........------------ -----------............--- -----------............ ----------------............--............ ............ 300, 000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated--------......... $7, 500 $7, 500 $7, 500 $7, 500 $7, 500. 00 112, 500. 00 Cost----------------- 7, 500 7, 500 7, 500 .....---.... 12, 883.71 102, 883. 71 Expenditures--------......... 7, 500 7, 500 7, 500 -...........-- . 12, 883. 71 102, 883. 71 13. TOLEDO HARBOR, OHIO Location. This harbor comprises the lower 7 miles of Maumee River and the channel about 16.5 miles through Maumee Bay to Lake Erie. The Maumee River has its source in northern Indiana and empties into Lake Erie. The harbor is located at the westerly end of Lake Erie, 99 miles westerly from Cleveland, Ohio. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 3.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 23, 1866, June 14, 1880, July 5, 1884, August 5, 1886, July 13, 1892, and August 18, 1894. For further details, see page 1959 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1565 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 25 feet deep and 500 feet wide from deep water in Lake Erie to the mouth of the Maumee River, with a width of 300 feet on each side of center dike in the bay channel; for a channel 25 feet deep in Maumee River to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad dock, 400 feet wide from the mouth of the river to the Fassett Street Bridge, and 200 feet wide above that point; for a turning basin at the upper end, 18 feet deep and 8.25 acres in area; for a triangular widening at the bend in the channel at the mouth of the river, on the north side of the channel opposite the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway dock, 3,055 feet in length, 460 feet maximum width and 16.2 acres in area; and for a stone-revetted earth dike, 1,000 feet long, to form a foundation for range lights in Maumee Bay. The projects depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Erie, which is 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctuations of water level are from 4 feet above to 2 feet below low water datum, and extreme fluctuations, produced by wind and other causes, are from 9 feet above to 7.6 feet below that plane. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1953, is $5,544,600, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $354,000. 278038--53-voL. 2 37 1570 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was adopted by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 Auxiliary channel above Fassett Street Bridge, and H. Doec. 198, 55th Cong., 2d sess., the dike. and Annual Report, 1q98, p. 2693. June 25, 1910 Channel 21 feet deep _________- _______-------- H. Doec. 865, 60th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 Present project dimensions of the main channel and Rivers and Harbors Committee turning basin, and eliminated from the project the Doc. 21, 72d Cong., 1st sess. auxiliary channel above Fassett Street Bridge. (Contains latest published map.) May 17, 1950 Widening at bend at mouth of river opposite Chesa- H. Doc. 189, 81st Cong., 1st sess. peake & Ohio Ry. dock. (Containslatest publishedmaps.) Recommended modification of project. On April 28, 1950, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the existing proj- ect for Toledo Harbor, Ohio, to provide for removal of the center dike on which the Maumee Bay Range Lights are located, to the project depth of 25 feet, generally in accordance with the plans of the district engineer and 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 $420,000 for the removal of the dike and a reduction of $3,000 in the cost of annual maintenance, subject to the provision that local interests hold and save the United States free from damage due to the construction works. Local cooperation. Fully complied with for completed portions of project. For widening at bend opposite C. & O. dock, approved May 17, 1950, local interests are required to agree to hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the construction works. Terminal facilities. There are 3 large railroad terminals for re- ceipt of ore and 3 for handling coal, 1 fuel dock, 4 docks for handling grain, 5 docks for handling petroleum products, 5 sand and gravel docks, 1 cement dock, 3 private fish docks, and 2 package-freight ter- minals which are open to all vessels on all terms. The city of Toledo has provided a lagoon, near the mouth of the Maumee River, suitable for winter mooring of vessels. The terminal facilities are regarded as adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Conditions of the channel studies, including prior to dredging sounding surveys, were made during July 1952, and May and June 1953 at a cost of $13,369. Miscellaneous inspections and reports, including maintenance of the field office, a flue dust study, and custody of the harbor, were made at a cost of $7,217.14. The U. S. hopper dredge Hains operated over the entire project during the periods August 9 to September 29, 1952, and October 6 to December 8, 1952, removing material in the amount of 573,322 cubic yards, bin measure, at a cost of $202,547.14. The U. S. hopper dredge Hoffman operated over the entire project during the period October 5 to November 24, 1952, removing material in the amount of 297,453 cubic yards, bin measure, at a cost of $88,990.76. The total cost of dredging was $291,537.90, and the total amount of material removed was 870,775 cubic yards, bin measure. Total costs during the fiscal year were $312,124.04. Total expenditures during the fiscal year were $312,737.02, all for maintenance. RIVERS AND HARBORS-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1571 Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project, exclusive of widening the channel opposite the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway dock, was completed in 1936. Maintenance dredging has restored project depths over the center 300 feet of the lake section and in the river channel with a controlling depth of 16.5 feet in the turning basin. Continuous heavy shoaling usually results in a controlling depth of about 23 feet over the bay section by the close of the season. The costs have been as follows: Regular funds: New work and maintenance prior to 1903 (not separable)._ $1, 410, 262.25 Maintenance since 1903-------------- -- ---------- 5, 082, 170. 69 Total ---- ---------------------------- 6--------6 492, 432.94 Public works funds, new work ---------------------------- 3, 690, 000. 00 Total, all funds ---------------------------------- 10, 182, 432. 94 The expenditures have been as follows: Regular funds--------------------------------------- 6, 492, 395.99 Public works funds---- ------------------- -- 3, 690, 000. 00 Total, all funds ----------------------------- - 10, 182, 395. 99 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June .. .. 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New work: Appropriated--------.---------- ---------------- $6, 724, 957.70 Cost- ------------------------------------------------------------------ 6, 724, 957. 70 Expenditures --------------------------------------------------- 6, 724, 957. 70 Maintenance: Appropriated- ....... $340, 800. 00 $421, 000.00 $396, 269. 31 $220, 500. 00 $313, 300. 00 5, 083, 346. 65 Cost--------------- 352, 915. 87 416, 288. 20 400, 026. 22 222, 174. 52 312,124.04 5, 082, 170. 69 Expenditures......... 352, 212. 11 420, 772.84 344, 667. 64 275, 337. 29 312, 737. 02 5, 082, 133. 74 1 includes $1,624,695.45 for new work for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project___---------- - $444, 300 14. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the fiscal year was $110,403.67. The ex- penditures were $109,300.03. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated- ..... I $84, 300. 00 $111, 000. 00 $114, 500. 00 $93, 600. 00 $113, 700. 00 $1, 541, 316. 58 Cost ........---------------.... 92, 599. 93 104, 473. 89 109, 874. 55 114, 893. 96 110, 403. 67 1, 536, 101.81 Expenditures .....-- .. 92, 494. 01 107, 851. 16 108, 692. 33 117, 357. 18 109, 300. 03 1, 534, 957. 30 1572 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 15. PLANT ALLOTMENT, DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ. ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated......... -$50,000.00 $90, 000. 00 $25,000. 00 $100, 000. 00 $180, 000. 00 $2,302, 546. 90 Cost----------... Expenditures-........ -239,023.42 70, 962. 16 -34, 799. 90 20, 284.83 160, 199. 81 1, 914, 713.94 16. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures Estimated amount re- full re- to June 30, 1953 quired to complete Name of project port, see Annual Report New work Mainte- United Contrib- for- nance States funds uted funds 1. Channels in Straits of Mackinac, Mich., Poe Reef Shoal..........----------------------. 1946 $29, 544. 12 ............------------ (1) 2. Channel between Mackinac Island and a. Round Island__ Hammond Bay Harbor 7 8.-._ ..---------------------- - 4. Rogers City Harbor, Mich.5-- --------. --.. . __.. -. 1946 1951 1926 419, 399. 87 19, 832. 78 5, 666. 34 $7, 831. 34 193. 04 (1) $736,615 (4) $89, 400 5. Alpena Harbor, Mich.-__-.---------. - - - - - - 1951 328, 450. 74 114, 519. 25 (1) 6. Harrisville Harbor, Mich.7 s 1952 21, 782. 23 ........... 1,000,018 129, 500 7. Point Lookout Harbor, Mich.7 8...-------. 1951 2, 519. 69 .......... 1, 019, 180 104, 500 8. Sebewaing Harbor and River, Mich,' a . 1912 50, 573. 45 8, 426. 55 (1) 9. Port Austin Harbor, Mich . ......-------------- 1951 918, 290. 06---------- 1, 101, 000 157, 310 10. Black River, Mich. 7 - -.....-.-- - - ..... 1951 140, 322. 87 392, 136. 36 185, 100 ... 11. Pine River, St. Clair City, Mich. ........ 1907 13, 646. 89 1, 030. 97 (1) ............ 12. Belle River, Marine City, Mich.' 58---.-.- 1907 24, 300. 88 857. 28 (1) 13. Clinton River, Mich...............-- --....... 1939 60, 046. 26 53, 409. 68 (1) 14. Maumee River, Ohio, above Toledo a ____.... 1873 7, 000. 00 (------------ (7) 15. Put-in-Bay, Ohio 2-...__. . .------- 1951 51, 746. 56 1, 511. 96 (1) 16. Port Clinton Harbor, Ohio . --............. 1951 71, 949. 86 92, 591. 30 (1) I Completed. s Improvements are adequate for existing commerce. s Abandonment recommended in H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 4 Project 65 percent complete. 0 No commerce reported. e Incomplete. 7 Awaiting local cooperation. 8 Work suspended for duration of defense emergency. 9 Includes $14,790.06 contributed funds. 17. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Noment mendation Congress Alternate Canal between Lake House Public Works Com- Superior and the waters of the mittee resolution, Apr. 5, lower Great Lakes. 1949. Alpena Harbor, Mich.............. House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, July 12, 1950. Ballast Island, Ohio, harbor at_.... River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Caseville Harbor and Pigeon Rivers and Harbors Com- River, Mich. mittee resolution, Apr. 24, 1945. Connecting waters, principal har- Senate Public Works Com- bors and river channels, Great mittee resolution, Mar. Lakes. 25, 1953. RIVERS AND HARBORS-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1573 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 Detroit River, head of, straighten- House Public Works Com- ing of channel across westerly mittee resolution, Sept. tip of Peach Island, Ontario. 27, 1951. Erie Lake, at or near Toledo, Ohio, River and Harbor Act, waterway to the southerly end of Mar. 2, 1945. Lake Michigan via Maumee and the city of Fort Wayne, Ind., or other practicable route (report to be made by special division board.) Erie Lake, coast of, establishment ..... do....... ................ ........ harbors of refuge for light-draft vessels for commercial and/or for recreational purposes (report to be made by special division board). Fort Wayne, Ind., waterway from ..... do................................... Lake Erie, at or near Toledo, Ohio, to the southerly end of Lake Michigan via Maumee River, or other practicable route (report to be made by special division board). Great Lakes (lower), alternate House Public Works Com- canal between waters of and mittee resolution, Apr. 5, Lake Superior. 1949. Great Lakes connecting waters, Senate Public Works Com- principal harbors, and river mittee resolution, Mar. channels. 25, 1953. Huron Lake, south shore of, estab- River and Harbor Act, lishment of harbors and harbors Mar. 2, 1945. of refuge for light-draft commer- cial and fishing vessels and for recreational craft. Lake Erie, south shore of, estab- ..... do-.........--------...-------I.... lishment of harbors and harbors of refuge for light-draft commer- cial and fishing vessels and for recreational craft (report to be made by special division board). Lake Superior, alternate canal be- House Public Works Com- May 26,1953 I.---------- tween, and the waters of the mittee resolution, Apr. 5, lower Great Lakes. 1949. Mackinac Harbor, Mich .......... River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Mackinaw City Harbor, Mich...... Commerce Committee res- olution, Mar. 28, 1939. Maumee River, Ind. and Ohio..... River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Maumee River waterway to the ....-- do.................. southerly end of Lake Michigan via and the city of Fort Wayne, Ind., or other practicable route from Erie Lake, at or near To- ledo, Ohio, (report to be made by sepcial division board). Michigan Lake via Maumee River ..... do--------------............ ---- ----- and the city of Fort Wayne, Ind., or other practicable route, Erie Lake, at or near Toledo, Ohio, waterway to the southerly end of (report to be made by special division board). Peach Island, Ontario, straighten- House Public Works Com- ing of channel at head of Detroit mittee resolution, Sept. River across westerly tip of 27, 1951. island. Pigeon River and Caseville Har- Rivers and Harbors Com- bor, Mich. mittee resolution, Apr. 24, 1945. Principal harbors and river chan- Senate Public Works Com- nels, Great Lakes connecting mittee resolution, Mar. waters. 25, 1953, and House Pub- lic Works Committee res- olution, June 24, 1953. River channels, Great Lakes, con- .....do------.............. necting waters, principal harbors and. 1574 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 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 Rouge River, Mich-..-___..--___..... House Public Works Comrn- _......... mittee resolution, July 21, 1950. Saginaw River, Mich-- -....... House Public Works Com- _ mittee resolution, Aug. 17, 1949. St. Marys River, Ohio and Ind .._ River and Harbor Act, ...........................--------------- Mar. 2, 1945. St. Marys River at Sault Ste. -_ _do.------------------------------------- Marie, Mich., to provide harbor facilities for light draft naviga- tion. ....------------...............------............. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., St. Marys ... do----- River at, to provide harbor facilities for light-draft naviga- tion. Tawas River, Mich_..---.----.-_. Rivers and Harbors Com- ------------------.. mittee resolution, Mar. 8, 1945. Toledo Harbor, Ohio__-........... House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Apr. -------------- 21, 1953. Toledo, Ohio, waterway from River and Harbor Act, ---------------------- Lake Erie, at or near to the Mar. 2, 1945. southerly end of Lake Michigan via Maumee River and Fort Wayne, Ind., or other practicable route (report to be made by special division board). 18. SEBEWAING, SEBEWAING RIVER, MICH. Location. Sebewaing River drains an area of about 105 square miles in Huron and Tuscola Counties on the westerly side of the Thumb area of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan and discharges into Sagi- naw Bay, an arm of Lake Huron, about 20 miles northeast of the mouth of Saginaw River. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 5.) Existing project. This provides for the enlarging of the present channel of the Sebewaing River through the village of Sebewaing, Mich., to a capacity of 7,500 cubic feet per second from the junction of the Columbia and State drains to a point 4,500 feet lakeward of the railroad bridge near the mouth, for altering the railroad bridge and three highway bridges to permit free passage of ice, and for re- moval of the present dike on the south side of the channel lakeward of the railroad bridge. The project is designed to provide protection for the village of Sebewaing from floods with a frequency of occurrence of once in 15 years and with a magnitude greater than the maximum flood of record. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 286, 76th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) The current (1951) estimated cost of construction is $380,500. The approved estimate (1953) for annual cost of maintenance is $5,000. Local cooperation. With the exception of the furnishing of lands, easements, and rights-of-way for the removal of the remaining por- tion of the dike on the south side of the channel lakeward of the rail- road bridge, all requirements of local cooperation have been complied with. FLOOD CONTROL-DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1575 Operations and results during fiscal year. The stream gaging pro- gram was continued at a cost of $1,169.28. A condition sounding survey was made at a cost of $1,015.69. Due to a mild winter and early thaw, the removal of ice jams was not required. The total costs were $2,184.97. The total expenditures were $2,784.63. Condition at end of fiscal year. The work required to construct the project is 95 percent complete. Work remaining to be done con- sists of completion of removal of dike on south side of channel lake- ward of railroad bridge. All items of the project are in good condi- tion, with the exception of the channel which has a shoal at the upper end and some erosion of the banks. The costs have been as follows: New work----------------------------------- $365,642.14 Maintenance .....-- ----------------------------------- ------ 12, 364. 34 Total----------------------------------------- 378, 006. 48 The expenditures have been $377,943.10. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated--------- -------- ------------- $857.86 ------------------------ $365, 642.14 Cost_-_ ------------ $6, 660.02---------------------------------- --------- 365,642.14 ........ 27, 985. 83 ...--------.........------------------------............--............------------ Expenditures-- 365, 642. 14 Maintenance: Appropriated-------- ....... 3, 000. 00 $3, 000. 00 2, 000. 00 $2, 457. 00 $3, 700. 00 14, 157. 00 Cost .....---------------- 1, 560. 16 3, 665. 40 2, 262.71 2, 691. 10 2,184. 97 12, 364. 34 Expenditures-------- ....... 1, 560. 16 2, 997. 83 1, 934. 53 3,023.81 2, 784. 63 12, 300. 96 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated or completion of existing project----------------- $14, 857. 86 19. MOUNT CLEMENS, CLINTON RIVER, MICH. Location. Clinton River drains an area of about 760 square miles in Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, and Lapeer Counties in the south- eastern portion of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, and discharges into Anchor Bay, an arm of Lake St. Clair, about 18 miles north of the head of Detroit River. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 42.) Existing project. This provides for construction of a cutoff canal extending from a point on Clinton River, at the southerly limit of Mount Clemens, Mich., and about 1,500 feet below Gratiot Avenue Bridge, directly southeastward to Lake St. Clair, a distance of about 12,500 feet, with the bottom width varying from 50 to 80 feet, and with a control weir at the upper end and at the lower end of the cutoff canal. The plan of improvement will provide protection to Mount Clemens and Harrison Township from floods with a magnitude of 15,000 cubic feet per second. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 694, 79th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) The current estimate of Federal cost for new work, approved in 1576 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 1952, is $980,000. The estimated cost to local interests is $1,191.300, Local cooperation. The improvement is subject to the condition that responsible local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will- (1) Provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way, including the removal of buildings, necessary for the construction of the project. (2) Hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works. (3) Bear the cost of all necessary highway bridges and access roads thereto. (4) Establish and enforce regulations, satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army, designed to prevent encroachments on the improved and existing channels. (5) Maintain and operate all the works after completion in ac- cordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. These assurances were furnished by the Intercounty Drainage Board of the Clinton River Spillway Drain and were accepted by the district engineer for the Secretary of the Army on June 27, 1949. The land, etc., required under item (1) was obtained by the Corps of Engineers at the request of local interests. The total cost was $202,995.71, which was borne by local interests. Operations and results during fiscal year. This project was com- pleted in June 1952. By letter dated July 12, 1952, the completed facilities were transferred to the drainage board for the Clinton River spillway for operation and maintenance in accordance with the re- quirements of the authorizing legislation. The corrected definite project report was forwarded in April 1953. Costs for the fiscal year were $10,199.63 and expenditures were $13,535.72, all new work. Conditionsat end of fiscal year. The project was completed in June 1952. Total costs and expenditures were $933,012.18, new work. Cost and flnancial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-........ $284, 000.00 $324, 000.00 $112,000.00 -$40, 000.00 -$6, 987.82 012.19 $933, Cost.. ...-------- 20, 883.37 ......-- 251,171.36 475, 431.51 159, 905.13 10,199.63 933, 012. 18 Expenditures--------... 20, 579.95 231, 554.85 448, 617. 57 203, 463.48 13, 535. 72 933, 012. 15 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated......... $175, 000.00 $30, 000.00 ........................ -$2, 004. 29 $202, 995. 71 -- Cost.................. 6, 431.69 162, 545. 37 $24, 691. 51 $7, 843. 41 1, 483. 73 202, 995. 71 Expenditures......... 5,842. 63 162, 938. 49 24, 771.17 7, 745. 38 1, 698. 04 202, 995. 71 FLOOD CONTROL-DETROIT, M1ICH., DISTRICT 1577 20. RED RUN, CLINTON RIVER, MICH. Location. Red Run, a tributary of South Branch of Clinton River, drains an area of about 70 square miles in Oakland and Macomb Counties, in the southeastern portion of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Existing project. This provides for enlargement of the channel of Red Run, from the intersection of Campbell and Twelve Mile Roads to the junction with South Branch, a distance of about 12 miles, to a trapezoidal section having side slopes generally of one vertical on two horizontal and a depth, from design-profile water surface (elevation 621 feet above sea level at the junction of Camp- bell and Twelve Mile Roads and 598 feet at the junction with South Branch) to bottom, of 13 feet; with bQttom widths of 40 feet upstream from the junction of Bear Creek, 80 feet below Bear Creek, 100 feet below Beaver Creek, and 125 feet below Plum Brook; with necessary local modifications of side slopes and rectifications of alinement of the channel. The plan of improvement will give substantially complete protec- tion against such damage as has occurred in the past and will result in an increase in the value of property in the areas subject to flooding. The existing project was approved by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 30, 1948. (See H. Doc. 628, 80th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) The estimate of Federal cost for new work (1953) is $970,000. The estimated cost to local interests is $3,474,100. Local cooperation. The improvement is subject to the condition 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, and rights-of-way (including the removal of buildings) necessary for the construction of the project. b. Bear the expense of constructing new highway bridges, changing existing highway bridges (except the underpinning of footings), con- structing all new storm and sanitary sewers, and changing existing sewer facilities. c. Hold and save the United States free from damage resulting from the construction works. d. Establish and enforce regulations, satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army, designed to prevent encroachments on the improved channel. e. Maintain the project works after completion, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. These assurances were approved by the Chief of Engineers on February 7, 1950. Operations and results during fiscal year. The project facilities, exclusive of the work on the Michigan Central Railroad bridge and the highway bridges at West Mound Road and Van Dyke Road, were turned over to the drainage board for the Red Run drain on July 26, 1952, for operation and maintenance in accordance with the require- ments of the authorizing legislation. The completed works at the West Mound Road and Van Dyke Road Bridges were turned over to the drainage board, in accordance with the same legislation, on Novem- 1578 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 ber 24, 1952. When existing bridges are replaced by local interests with new bridges, the Federal participation is limited to the amount required for underpinning the existing structures. Conditions at end of fiscal year. This project has been completed, excepting for the underpinning and replacement of six highway bridges across the channel. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- Ingfiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated......--------- -------............$500, 000. 00 $430, 000. 00 $40,000.00 ............ $970, 000. 00 Cost- -- _ _....... .. 48, 485.93 401, 266.48 186, 525. 75 $218, 449.22 854, 727.38 Expenditures....---------------............ 46, 336. 35 355, 839. 85 222, 786. 50 225, 032. 08 849, 994. 78 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 .----------------------- $11, 894. 05 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_........... -11, 894. 05 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated_----- -.........$484,000. 00 ........----------------... --...... -- $50, 000. 00 $434, 000. 00 Cost__... - - ------- _ - -- 10, 040. 57 $179, 180. 91 $139, 904. 37 27, 133. 25 356, 259. 10 Expenditures.----- .------------ 5,103. 73 166, 973. 54 156, 787. 21 27, 342.92 356, 207.40 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953--------------------------- $76, 142 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 .---------- 76, 142 21. RENO BEACH-HOWARD FARMS AREA, LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO Location. The Reno Beach-Howard Farms area comprises 2,120 acres of land located on the south shore of Lake Erie, about 15 miles east of Toledo, Ohio. The area lies between the mouth of Cooley Creek on the west and Wards Canal on the east, and has a lake front- age of 15,400 feet. Existing project. This provides for (plan "A") the construction of 8,200 lineal feet of roadway seawall, consisting of an earth dike, faced on the lakeward side with a quarry-run stone fill; and for a steel sheet pile floodwall connecting the easterly end of the seawall at Wards Canal to the existing inland dike paralleling the canal. However, provision is made that, if local interests pay the dif- ference in cost, a more costly plan of improvement (plan "B") may be substituted for the project described above, at the time of construc- tion. This alternate project would provide for the construction of an earth dike; for a protecting bulkhead on the lakeward side of the dike, constructed of steel sheet piling; for steel sheet pile groins FLOOD CONTROLr--DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1579 along that bulkhead and for a steel sheet pile bulkhead connecting the end of the bulkhead of the shore dike at Wards Canal to the existing inland dike paralleling the canal. The plan of improvement will prevent flood damage resulting from windstorms and high stages of water on Lake Erie and will enhance land values. In addition the proposed improvement will add materially to recreational facilities, and increase the security of the inhabitants. The existing project was approved by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 30, 1948. (See H. Doc. 554, 80th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) The estimate of Federal cost for new work, revised in 1953, for plan "A" is $436,100. The estimated cost to local interests is $145,400. Local cooperation. The improvement (plan "A") is subject to the condition that no funds shall be expended by the United States until local interests have contributed one-fourth of the total cost of con- struction and have given assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will- (1) Provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, ease- ments, rights-of-way, and borrow areas necessary for the construction of the project, and make all necessary bridge alterations and provide access to all public bathing beaches at their own expense. (2) Hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works. (3) Maintain the entire protective works after completion, includ- ing the existing jetties on the east side of Cooley Creek and on the west side of Wards Canal, the bathing beaches and their protective structures, and a sufficient outlet in Wards Canal to carry the free flow into Lake Erie at all times, all in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. The improvement (plan "B") is subject further to the condition that, if at the time of construction local interests desire construction of plan "B", that plan may be substituted for plan "A" subject to the same conditions of local cooperation as prescribed for plan"A" and in addition to the condition that local interests make a further cash contribution toward the cost of construction equal to the differ- ence in the cost at the time of construction between plan "B" and plan "A". Local interests have signified their willingness to cooperate in the plan of improvement. Operations and results during fiscal year. The preparation of the definite project report was suspended for the duration of the emer- gency. The costs and expenditures were $4,467, all for advance planning. Conditions at the end of fiscal year. No construction work has been done on this project. 22. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the fiscal year was $78,003.32 and the expenditures were $77,630.40. 1580 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-........ $102, 450. 00 $93, 000.00 $91, 500. 00 -$3, 000. 00 $77, 200.00 $621, 480. 00 Cost --------------- 120, 684. 23 94, 726. 44 87, 706. 06 17, 500. 26 78, 003.32 621, 022. 68 Expenditures......... 119, 956. 85 93, 149. 73 90, 932. 34 18, 023. 89 77, 630. 40 620, 463. 63 23. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED PROJECTS Due to projects being incomplete, no funds were expended during fiscal year 1953. 24. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 AuGres River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June ....-..-- ..............---- Michigan. 30, 1948. Carlow Ditch and Nine Mile Flood Control Act, May ........................... Drain, Macomb County, Mich. 17, 1950. Huron River and tributaries, House Public Works Com- ........................... Michigan. mittee resolution, Aug. 6, 1948. Kawkawlin River, Mich., and House Public Works Com- _....----------------- . tributaries with a view to pro- mittee resolution, July viding flood protection. 15, 1947. Maumee River, Ind, and Ohio-..... Flood Control Act, Dec ............................. 22, 1944. Nine Mile Drain and Carlow Flood Control Act, May -....-... Ditch, Macomb County, Mich. 17, 1950. Rouge River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June ............ Michigan. 30, 1948. Saginaw River and tributaries, Flood Control Committee .. .............. Michigan, for flood control and resolution, Apr. 19, 1946. other purposes. 25. SMALL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC- TION 205 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, as amended by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorized the allotment of not to exceed $3 million from flood control appropriations for any 1 fiscal year for the construction of small flood control projects not speci- fically authorized by Congress, and not within areas intended to be protected by a project 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 1 fiscal year, and that the work shall be complete in itself and does not commit the United States to any additional improvement to insure its successful operation. During the fiscal year, $150,000 was allotted under this authoriza- FLOOD CONTROL--DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1581 tion for construction of protective dikes at Camp Perry, Ohio, in cooperation with the National Guard of the State of Ohio. A contract was awarded under date of June 24, 1953, for the con- struction of about 3,000 lineal feet of earth and rockfill dike. The work is scheduled for completion on December 6, 1953. The estimated cost for new work is $150,000, excluding $9,273 to be contributed by local interests. The costs were $11,781.64 for new work; expenditures were $11,549.58. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ........-----------............ ............ ------------........................ $150, 000. 00 $150, 000.00 Cost----- ---------------------------------------------- 11, 781.64 11, 781.64 Expenditures_--- -------------------- 11549. 58 11, 549. 58 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_----------------------___ $25, 568. 03 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-------------- 25, 568. 03 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: 12 Appropriated----......-------.. --- ------------..--------------------- $125, 000 $ 5, 000 Cost -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenditures------ ----------------------------------------------------- Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953---------------------------- $125, 000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954---------------.... 125, 000 26. 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 amended by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the allot- ment from flood control appropriations of not to exceed $1 million 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 appropriations for any 1 fiscal year. The operations during the fiscal year, pursuant to this authorization, consisted of initiating and completing by contract the construction of a protective rockfill along the causeway connecting Sugar Island in St. Marys River, Mich., with the Sugar Island Ferry dock, in order 1582 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 to prevent erosion of the causeway embankment as a result of the cur- rent cycle of high water levels on Lake Huron, as reflected in the lower St. Marys River, and as sometimes aggravated by operation of the control works at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., for regulation of the level of Lake Superior. At the end of the fiscal year, about 4,300 lineal feet of fill had been constructed and the contract was complete. The total costs for the fiscal year were $39,803.79, all for new work. The expenditures were $39,803.79. No other work has been completed under this authorization in the Detroit district. Cost anTfinancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated.. ----------------------------------------------............ $39, 803. 79 $39, 803. 79 Cost ...............------..............----------------------------------------------- 39, 803. 79 39, 803. 79 Expenditures......... ---------------------------------------------- 39, 803. 79 39, 803. 79 27. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC- TION 5 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941, AS AMENDED By section 5 of the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, as amended by section 12 of the Flood Control Act of July 24, 1946, by section 206 of the Flood Control Act of June 30, 1948, and by section 210 of the Flood Control Act of May 15, 1950, $15 million was author- ized to be appropriated as an emergency fund 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 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 ade- quate functioning of the work for flood control. Pursuant to this act, a total of $261,849.09 was allotted in fiscal years 1952 and 1953 to perform emergency work in connection with 'the flooding resulting from combined high water levels and strong northeasterly winds on Lake Erie at Reno Beach and Howard Farms, Ohio; at Estral Beach, Mich.; and at Silver Creek subdivision, East Rockwood, Mich. Repair of breaches in existing dikes at Reno Beach and Howard Farms was completed in 1952, at a cost of $43,075.31; and further work of strengthening the dikes at Howard Farms by means of dumped rockfill was completed on June 3, 1953, at further cost of $10,143.51. The dikes at Estral Beach were raised and strengthened with earthfill, protected on the lakeward side by stone riprap placed on a gravel filter blanket, at a total cost of $181,183.01; the work being completed on March 10, 1953. The existing dikes at Silver Creek sub- division were raised with earthfill, at a total cost of $18,590.77; the work being completed on April 15, 1953. FLOOD CONTROL--DETROIT, MICH., DISTRICT 1583 In connection with work at all three localities, local interests are required to (a) provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and borrow areas necessary for the construc- tion of the project, and make all necessary bridge alterations and pro- vide access to all public bathing beaches at the expense of local inter- ests; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works; (c) maintain the entire protective works after completion, all in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secre- tary of the Army; and (d) cooperate in the plan of improvement. Local interests have fulfilled these requirements of local cooperation. Cost for the fiscal year 1953 was $209,248.17. Expenditures were $209,524.58. Total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, have been $252,992.60 and $252,992.60, respectively. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: ------.........----- Appropriated--------- ............ ---- ------------...........----............ $180, 000. 00 $81, 849. 09 $261, 849. 09 Cost......-------------------------- ............ ------------...........------........... 43,744. 43 209, 248. 17 252, 992. 60 Expenditures----------------------------- ............ ............ --------........... 43,468. 02 209, 524. 58 252, 992. 60 IMPROVEMENTS OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT The district comprises a portion of northeastern Ohio, northwest- ern Pennsylvania, and western and northern New York, embracing the United States waters of Lake Erie, exclusive of the western end, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River, with their tributary drain- age basins from and including Sandusky Bay, Ohio, to the interna- tional boundary line east of Frontier, N. Y. District engineer: Col. Philip R. Garges, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Great Lakes Division, Chicago, Ill., com- prising the Duluth, Minn., Milwaukee, Wis., Chicago, Ill., Detroit,. Mich., and Buffalo, N. Y., districts: Col. W. P. Trower, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control Page Page 1. Sandusky Harbor, Ohio .... 1585 25. Lancaster, Cayuga Creek, 2. Huron Harbor, Ohio ... 1587 N. Y - - - - 1634 3. Lorain Harbor, Ohio ...... 1589 26. Batavia and vicinity, Ton- 4. Rocky River Harbor, Ohio-_ 1592 awanda Creek, N. Y .... 1635 5. Cleveland Harbor, Ohio --- 1593 27. Wellsville, Genesee River, 6. Fairport Harbor, Ohio------ 1596 N. Y----------- 1636 7. Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio -- 1599 8. Conneaut Harbor, Ohio .... 1602 28. Mount Morris Reservoir, 9. Erie Harbor, Pa_---__--- 1604 Genesee River, N. Y .... 1637 10. Dunkirk Harbor, N. Y 1607 29. Dansville and vicinity, Gene- 11. Buffalo Harbor, N. Y_ 1609 see River, N. Y_ 1639 12. Black Rock Channel and 30. Montour Falls, Oswego River Tonawanda Harbor, N. Y_ 1612 Basin, N. Y_ 1640 13. Niagara River, N. Y ...... 1617 31. Syracuse, Oswego River 14. Wilson Harbor, N. Y ...... 1618 Basin, N. Y_ _ _ 1641 15. Olcott Harbor, N. Y ...... 1619 32. Snagging and clearing under 16. Rochester (Charlotte) Har- authority of sec. 2 of the bor, N. Y------------ 1620 Flood Control Act ap- 17. Great Sodus Bay Harbor, proved Aug. 28, 1937, as N. Y---------------- 1622 amended .... 1642 18. Little Sodus Bay Harbor, N. Y ---------- 1623 33. Preliminary examinations, surveys, and contingencies 19. Oswego Harbor, N. Y .. _.. 1625 for flood control ........ 1643 20. Ogdensburg Harbor, N. Y___ 1628 21. Examinations, surveys, and 34. Inspection of completed contingencies (general) _ 1629 works, flood control ..... 1643 22. Plant allotment---------- 1630 35. Inactive flood control proj- 23. Inactive navigation projects- 1631 ects------------- 1644 24. Miscellaneous activities .... 1631 36. Miscellaneous activities .... 1644 1. SANDUSKY HARBOR, OHIO Location. This harbor is located in the southeasterly portion of Sandusky Bay, 55 miles westerly from Cleveland, Ohio. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 365.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 11, 1844; June 23,1866; March 3, 1873; July 5, 1884; August 11, 1888; and 1585 278038-53-voL. 2-38 1586 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 August 18, 1894. For further details, see page 1960 of Annual Re- port for 1915, and page 1574 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for the following: a. An outer channel 400 feet wide and 21 feet deep from deep water in Lake Erie through Sandusky Bay, a distance of about 31/2 miles, to the city waterfront docks. b. A channel along the waterfront about 7,800 feet long, 300 feet wide, and 22 feet deep, ending in a turning basin generally 800 feet wide and 22 feet deep, and a dike constructed with the excavated rock on the north side of the channel and basin. c. Maintaining a channel to a depth of 22 feet, from the turning basin northward about 3,540 feet, that portion opposite the Pennsyl- vania Railroad coal wharf to a width of 350 feet, and north thereof to a width of 400 feet; thence 300 feet wide northeastward through Sandusky Bay about 7,700 feet, to a junction with the straight chan- nel; no dredging to be done within 50 feet of the face of the wharf. d. Protection works consisting of a stone jetty on the easterly side of the channel, extending northeasterly from Cedar Point, a distance of 6,000 feet, with suitable pierhead; a short stone spur at Cedar Point; and revetment of the slope adjacent to the channel in the vicinity of the inner front light with a brush-and-stone mattress. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Erie, which is 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctua- tions of water level are from 3.5 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and extreme fluctuations, produced by wind and other causes, are from 6 feet above to 2.5 feet below that plane. The actual cost of new work was $2,597,258 (excluding $325,000 contributed by local interests), exclusive of amounts expended on pre- vious projects. The (1953) estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $92,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1899 Construction of channel protection works__........... H. Doc. 362, 55th Cong., 2d sess, and Annual Report, 1898, p. 2708. June 13, 1902 Widening of straight and dock channels and deepen- H. Doc. 120, 56th Cong., 2d sess. ing to 19 feet. Mar. 2,1919 Extension of east jetty to total length of 6,000 feet, H. Doc. 982, 64th Cong., 1st sess. with pierhead on outer end; deepening of the outer, straight, and easterly portion of dock channels to 21 feet, and westerly portion of dock channel to 20 feet. Jan. 21, 1927 Deepening of dock channel to 22 feet H. Doc. 584, 69th Cong., 2d sess. ..--------------- Aug. 30,19351 Enlargement of turning basin and construction of Rivers and Harbors Committee 2 rock dike. Doc. 2, 73d Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2,1945 Maintenance of bay channel to 22 feet; and elimina- H. Doc. 328, 76th Cong., 1st sess. 2 tion from project of portion of turning basin and rock dike. 1 Included in Public Works Administration program, Nov. 15, 1933. 2 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There is an extensive coal terminal, consisting of three docks, adjacent to the turning basin at the westerly end of the dock channel open to shippers of coal. Located on the dock chan- nel are 10 private terminals for the handling of sand and gravel, fish, RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N.. Y., DISTRICT 1587 miscellaneous freight, and passengers. The city of Sandusky owns a pier and two small boat basins. A yacht club dock and several other privately owned servicing and storage docks are for recreational and other small craft. Two docks for passenger boats are located at Cedar Point. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. (See Lake Series No. 4, revised 1950, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year. Government plant and hired labor removed 170,715 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depth in the straight, bay, and outer bar channel, at a cost of $59,621, and performed miscellaneous inspection services at the project at a cost of $4,525. The total cost of maintenance for the year was $64,145.87. The total expenditures were $63,183.20. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1935 at a cost of $2,922,258 (including $325,000 contributed by local interests). The protecting works are generally in poor condition. The east jetty has settled from its original elevation of 4.3 feet to about 1 or 2 feet above low water datum and in some places has settled to below low water datum. The stone in the dike has disintegrated and settled. In many places the dike is down to low water datum. The controlling depth in the straight, outer bar, and bay channels is 21 feet and in the dock channel and turning basin 20 feet at low water datum. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $3,864,- 710.02, of which $2,597,258.21, including $599,500 public works funds, were for new work and $1,267,451.81 for maintenance. In addition, $325,000 were expended from contributed funds for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June - ... ... 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated.----------.-----------------------------------------1 2 $3, 074,407.30 Cost-..------.----------------------------------.---------------------- 123,074, 407.30 Expenditures-----------------......... -------..........-----..............---...--... --------.................. 3, 074, 407. 30 Maintenance: Appropriated......... $44, 216. 57 $65, 586. 87 $66, 000. 00 $58, 000. 00 $63, 000. 00 1, 268, 075. 56 Cost---------------.... 46, 669. 17 65, 586. 87 63, 943. 21 58, 287. 17 64, 145. 87 1, 267, 451. 81 Expenditures......... 45, 774. 30 65, 586. 87 63, 195. 85 59, 997. 20 63, 183 20 1, 267, 451.81 1Includes $477,149.09 for new work for previous projects. 2 In addition, $325,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 2. HURON HARBOR, OHIO Location. On the south shore of Lake Erie at the mouth of the Huron River, 47 miles westerly from Cleveland, Ohio. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 363.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of May 20, 1826, and September 19, 1890. For further details, see page 1961 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1576 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a pier 3,170 feet long on the west side of the entrance channel, the shoreward 1,970 feet consisting of timber cribs with concrete superstructure and the remaining 1,200 feet of rubble-mound construction, with a timber-crib concrete super- 1588 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 structure pierhead at its outer end; for a rubble-mound east break- water 1,450 feet long, with a concrete light foundation at its outer end, founded on the rubble-mound; for a steel-sheet pile shore pro- tection extending 200 feet westerly from near the shoreward end of the west pier; for a channel with a depth of 26 feet in the hard mate- rial and 25 feet in soft material extending from deep water in the lake to the south side of the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Co.'s slip 1, at the entrance of the river, the channel to be 400 feet wide in the lake and 300 feet wide inward of the outer pierhead, narrow- ing to 250 feet at the head of the channel; and for the enlargement but not maintenance of the turning basin, 19 feet deep, opposite the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Co.'s ore dock. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Erie, which is 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctua- tions of water level are from 3.5 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and extreme fluctuations, produced by wind and other causes, are from 5.5 feet above to 2.5 feet below that plane. The actual cost of new work was $1,034,350, exclusive of amount: expended on previous projects. The (1953) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $55,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. Extension of west pier; construction of east break- 3,1905 H. Doc. 122, 58th Cong., 2d sess. water; removal of part of old east pier; deepening of channel to 19 feet; and dredging of sheltered area. Mar. 2, 1919 Widening of river to 200 feet; removal of remainder of H. Doc. 5, 63d Cong., 1st sess. old east pier; construction of new spur pier; en- largement of sheltered area; and closure of breach at shore end of west pier. Aug. 30,19351 Extension of west pier with pierhead at its outer end; H. Doc. 478, 72d Cong., 2d sess. removal of outer end of east breakwater and con- (Contains latest published map.)' structing pierhead on new outer end; widening and deepening of channel to present project dimen- sions; enlargement of turning basin at head of channel; shore protection west of west pier; and elimination from the project construction of spur pier and dredging of sheltered area outside of channel limits. 1 Partially included in Public Works Administration program, Nov. 15, 1933. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. The New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad (W. & L. E. Div.) has deepened and maintained the channel above the limits of the Federal improvement. This company has a dock with a frontage of over 1 mile, which affords facilities for handling iron ore and coal. The Eastern States Farmers Exchange, Inc., has a dock with a frontage of approximately 800 feet, adjacent to the ore dock. Three fish docks are private. A number of privately owned servicing and storage docks are for recreational and other small craft. The town of Huron owns a dock at the foot of South Street, which is open to the public. The facilities are regarded as adequate for the existing commerce. (See Lake Series No. 4, revised 1950, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year. Government plant and hired labor removed obstructions to navigation from the channel, and RIVERS AND HARBORS--BUFFALO, N., Y., DISTRICT 1589 performed miscellaneous inspection services at the project at a cost of $4,501.03 for maintenance. The expenditures were $6,060.78. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1940 at a cost of $1,034,350. A length of 250 linear feet of the west pier timber crib and concrete superstructure construction has been reinforced and repaired with steel sheet piling and concrete. An additional 1,700 feet of the west pier and portions of the east break- water are failing. The controlling depth in the channel is 25 feet at low water datum. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $1,930,- 425.20, of which $1,034,350.01, including $561,251.52 public works funds, were for new work and $896,075.19 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-------------........------............----------............-----............---------..................... 1$1,304, 139.08 Cost.__ --.------------.------------ -------.-... -. . . . ------------ ----------- 1 1,304,139.08 Expenditures-------- ............----------........... ------.........----- ------..--....... -------------------...................... 11, 304, 139. 08 Maintenance: Appropriated-......... $134, 000. 00 $61, 000. 00 $27,600. 00 $75, 866. 75 $8, 000. 00 898, 954. 56 Cost...-----------.........----. 54, 022. 65 140. 920. 25 23, 725. 24 81, 293. 58 4, 501. 03 896, 075. 19 ......... Expenditures-------- 52, 931. 75 142, 068. 25 22, 694. 12 79, 832. 48 6, 060. 78 896, 075. 19 1 Includes $269,789.07 for new work for previous projects. 3. LORAIN HARBOR, OHIO Location. On the south shore of Lake Erie at the mouth of the Black River, 28 miles westerly from Cleveland, Ohio. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 357.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of May 23, 1828. For further details, see page 1961 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1580 of Annual Report for 1938. L'xisting project. This provides for the following: a. An outer harbor about 60 acres in area formed by converging rubble-mound breakwaters with an aggregate length of 6,350 feet and having an entrance 500 feet wide between pierheads of timber cribs with concrete superstructure located at the outer ends of the break- waters. b. Two piers at the mouth of the river 300 feet apart, the west pier of timber cribs with concrete superstructure 1,003 feet long, and the east pier 1,875 feet long, of which 1,763 feet is of timber cribs with concrete superstructure and 112 feet is of sheet-pile construction. c. A depth of 25 feet in soft material and 26 feet in hard material in the outer harbor and the river channel to a point 2,200 feet up- stream from the outer ends of the piers, thence 24 feet deep in soft material and 25 feet in hard material to the upper end of the American Shipbuilding Co. drydock 2; thence for a channel of the same depths and generally 200 feet wide suitably widened at the bends, to the upper end of the National Tube Co. dock, with a turning basin 650 feet wide and 20 feet deep in the bend of the Black River immediately upstream from the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad coal dock, and approxi- 1590 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 mately 690 feet wide and 17 feet deep opposite the National Tube Co. dock; no project dredging above drydock 2 to be closer than 50 feet to existing and future docks or bulkheads. d. An approach channel 16 feet deep extending from the outer harbor to the municipal pier. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Erie, which is 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctua- tions of water level are from 3.5 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and extreme fluctuations, produced by wind and other causes, are from 5 feet above to 2 feet below that plane. The actual cost of new work was $2,748,513, including $3,000 con- tributed by local interests, but exclusive of amounts expended on pre- vious projects. The (1953) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $165,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 Breakwaters and extensions of piers to present di- H. Doc. 131, 55th Cong., 2d sess. mensions. and Annual Report, 1898, p. 2718. Mar. 2, 1907 Extension of 18-foot channel from inner end of piers H. Doe. 560, 60th Cong., 1st sess. to Erie Ave. Bridge. June 25,1910 Extension of breakwaters and dredging to depth of H. Doc. 644, 61st Cong., 2d sess. 19 feet in outer harbor. Aug. 8,1917 Extension of breakwaters to present project dimen- H. Doc. 980, 64th Cong., 1st sess. sions. Do....... Deepening of outer harbor and river channel to Erie H. Doc. 985, 64th Cong., 1st sess. Ave. Bridge to a depth of 20 feet. July 3,1930 Extension of 20-foot channel to the American Ship- H. Doc. 587, 69th Cong., 2d sess. building Co. drydock 2. Aug. 30,1985 Widening of 2 bends in river and enlargement of H. Doe. 469, 72d Cong., 2d sess.$ turning basin opposite National Tube Co. dock. 1 Do ...... Approach channel to municipal pier---------------.................. Senate committee print, 73d Cong., 2d sess.' Do- ..... Deepening outer harbor and river channel to Ameri- Rivers and Harbors Committee can Shipbuilding Co. drydock 2 to present project Doe. 51, 74th Cong., 1st sess. s dimensions and extension of river channel to upper end of National Tube Co. dock with turning basin opposite that dock. Maintenance dredging in Black River from American Rhipbuilding Co. dry- dock 2 to upner end of the National Tube Co. dock was authorized Aor. 7, 1934, by the Public Works Ad minictration. (8) Enlarging turning basin opposite National Tube Co. Specified in act. dock to nresent project dimensions. 2 Mar. 2,1945 Turning basin in the bend of Black River immediately H. Doe. 161, 77th Cong., 1st sess. upstream from the Baltimore & Ohio R R. coal dock. I Authorized by Public Works Administration, Sept. 6, 1933. 2 Contains latest published maps. f First Supplemental National Defense Appropriation Act, 1944, approved Dec. 23, 1943. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. One iron ore terminal and one coal dock are open to the public. Extensive docks of the United States Steel Corp. (National Tube Div.) handle iron ore, limestone, pig iron, fuel oil, and sand, and are not open to the public. Two sand, one slag, and four fish docks are privately owned. The American Shipbuilding Co., has drydocks and facilities for building and repairing the largest lake vessels. A yacht club dock and several other privately owned servicing and storage docks are for recreational and other small craft. The city of Lorain owns two docks without rail connections which are open to the public. The facilities are regarded as adequate for existing corn- RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N., Y., DISTRICT 1591 merce. (See Lake Series No. 4, revised 1950, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year. Government plant and hired labor removed 377,837 cubic yards of material and minor ob- structions from project channels at a cost of $145,977, and made re- pairs to the east and west breakwaters at a cost of $54,130, and per- formed miscellaneous inspection services at the project at a cost of $5,702. The total cost of maintenance for the year was $205,808.40. The total expenditures were $208,279.26. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1951 at a cost of $2,748,512. An outer harbor has been pro- vided by constructing breakwaters and pierheads completed in 1915, except the extension of the west breakwater to shore, which was com- pleted in 1921. A channel through the outer harbor to the entrance to Black River was deepened to 25 feet in 1937, also a channel 16 feet deep to the municipal pier was provided in 1936. Deepening the outer harbor was completed in 1946. The entrance to the river has been improved by the construction of parallel piers completed in 1909. Widening of two bends in the river was completed in 1934. The river channel and turning basin opposite the National Tube Co. dock were deepened to project depth in 1937 and 1938 and the turning basin wid- ened in 1944. The protection works are generally in poor condition. The shore- ward section of the west breakwater which was completed in 1921 has disintegrated and settled and in places is below low water datum. At various locations on the lake face of the lakeward section of the west breakwater stones have shifted leaving holes in the wall, and in many sections of the east breakwater the stones above water have deteriorated and shifted. The concrete superstructure of the East Pier is badly deteriorated. The controlling depth is 25 feet in the channel through the outer harbor, 24 feet in the river channel to the upper end of the National Tube Co. dock, 16 feet in the outer harbor channel to the municipal pier, and 17 feet in the turning basin opposite the National Tube Co. dock, all at low water datum. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $4,621,074.59, of which $2,745,512.70, including $165,000 public works funds, for new work and $1,875,561.89, including $76,300 public works funds, for maintenance. In addition, $3,000 was expended from con- tributed funds for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June . .. .. . 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated--------- ------ ------------ $50,000.00 -$9, 000.00 -$3, 782. 24 1 2 $3,037,715.58 Cost-------------....... ------------ ---------- 2, 423. 42 34, 794.34 ----------- 1 3, 037, 715. 58 Expenditures---.........------------ -----------............-- 2, 423. 42 34, 794. 34 ---------- 12 3, 037, 715. 58 Maintenance: Appropriated- _.......$171, 362. 92 $153,000.00 128, 600. 00 142, 000. 00 209, 000. 00 1, 878, 705. 43 Cost--------------- 164, 200.21 158, 480. 23 129, 376. 94 145, 438. 46 205, 808. 40 1, 875, 561.89 Expenditures......... 180, 022. 45 155, 863. 82 129, 100. 73 143, 338. 97 208, 279. 26 1, 875, 561. 89 I Includes $292,202.88 for new work of previous projects. SIn addition, $3,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 1592 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 4 ROCKY RIVER HARBOR, OHIO Location. This harbor is located at the mouth of Rocky River, which empties into Lake Erie at a point 7 miles westerly from Cleve- land, Ohio. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 35.) Existing project. This provides for an east entrance pier 900 feet in length and an entrance channel 100 feet wide and 10 feet deep extending from that depth in the lake to a point 600 feet inside the inner end of the pier. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Erie, which is 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctua- tions of water level are from 3.5 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and extreme fluctuations produced by wind and other causes are from 4.5 feet above to 1 foot below that plane. The actual cost for new work was $83,971. The (1953) estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $8,500. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 10, 1872 East pier and dredging of channel- .. ..---- ....--.. Annual Report, 1871, p. 211. Aug. 26, 1937 Extension of east pier and deepening of channel to H. Doe. 70, 75th Cong., 1st sess. present project dimensions. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There is no commercial navigation at Rocky River. The terminal facilities consist of private docks for pleasure boats. One dock, owned by the city of Lakewood, is open to the public. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1941 at a cost of $83,971. The east pier, rubble-mound con- struction, is generally in fair condition, except for a section 100 feet in length which is badly deteriorated. The controlling depth in the channel is 8 feet at low water datum. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $143,335.26 of which $83,971.19 was for new work and $59,364.07 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953. includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-------....... ------------------ ------------ ....................... ------------ $83, 971. 19 Cost--- ----------------------------------------------------------- 83, 971.19 Expenditures-------- ---- ---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ 83, 971. 19 Maintenance: Appropriated--------......... $5, 000. 00 $20, 000. 00 -$266. 33 $133. 25 ------------ 59, 364. 07 Cost.------- -------- 6, 383. 95 17, 321.05 2, 412. 62 133. 25 .------------ 59, 364. 07 Expenditures....-------- 6, 536. 81 20, 000. 00 -266. 33 133. 25 _----------- 59, 364. 07 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N.. Y., DISTRICT 1593 5. CLEVELAND HARBOR, OHIO Location. On the south shore of Lake Erie, at the mouth of Cuyahoga River, 176 miles westerly from Buffalo, N. Y. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 354.) Previous projects. Adopted by acts of March 3, 1825, June 23, 1866, March 3, 1875, August 5, 1886, and August 11, 1888. For fur- ther details, see page 1962 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1585 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for the following: a. Outer harbor 5 miles long and 1,600 to 2,400 feet wide, enclosed by a breakwater system comprising an east breakwater 21,270 feet long, with a pierhead at its easterly end, of which 3,300 feet is of timber-crib substructure with stone superstructure and 17,970 feet of rubble-mound construction, and a west breakwater connected with the shore, 6,048 feet long, of timber cribs with concrete superstruc- ture with a gap of 201 feet about 662 feet from the shore end. b. A rubble-mound spur breakwater 400 feet long to protect the gap in the west breakwater shore arm. c. A main entrance 700 feet wide between arrowhead rubble-mound breakwaters extending 1,250 feet lakeward from the 850-foot opening between the main breakwaters, with timber-concrete pierheads at their lakeward ends. d. Two parallel stone-filled timber-crib piers with concrete super- structure, 325 feet apart, at the mouth of Cuyahoga River; the east pier 1,602 feet long and the west pier 1,440 feet long. e. A depth of 19 feet, with provisional dredging to 23 feet, easterly from a line drawn perpendicular to the east main breakwater, begin- ning 800 feet easterly from the westerly end thereof, and a depth of 25 feet westerly from that line. /. An entrance channel 25 feet deep, through the outer harbor and between the piers up to the New York Central swing bridge. g. Improvement of the channels in Cuyahoga River to the vicinity of mile 5.8 and in Old River to the head of the Sand Products Corp. dock to a depth of 23 feet, the balance of Old River to a depth of 21 feet, with a turning basin in Cuyahoga River to a depth of 18 feet in the vicinity of mile 4.8. h. Replacement of pier reconstruction of seven railroad bridges. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Erie, which is 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctua- tions of water level are from 3.5 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and extreme fluctuations produced by wind and other causes are from 4.5 feet above to 1 foot below that plane. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $26,656,000. The (1953) estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $700,000. 1594 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1875 West breakwater i___________________________________ Annual Report, 1876, p. 558. Aug. 5,1886 Part of east breakwater 1_................ ._........ H. Ex. Doc. 116, 48th Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report, 1886, p. 1865. Aug. 11,1888 Extension of east breakwater 1........................ H. Ex. Doc. 189, 50th Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report, 1888, p. 2005. June 3, 1896 Reconstruction of piers ...... _ H. Doc. 326, 54th Cong., 1st sess., Mar. 3,1899 IDredging of channel between piers and outer harbor to a depth of 19 feet; dredging to depth of 23 feet in and Annual Report, 1896, p. 2949. H. Doc. 156, 55th Cong., 3d sess., and Annual Report, 1899, pp. June 13,1902 any portion of harbor in the discretion of Secretary 3075 and 3078. of War. June 13,1902 Arrowhead breakwaters and extension of east break- H. Doc. 118, 56th Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2,1907 Swater. June 25,1910 Removal of deflecting arm of old east breakwater and No printed report. closure of gap between old and new east break- waters. July 27,1916 Pierhead at easterly end of east breakwater .. ....... H. Doc. 891, 63d Cong., 2d sess. Maintenance and improvement of channels in Cuya- H. Doc. 707, 63d Cong., 2d sess., Aug. 8,1917 hoga and Old Rivers to a depth of 21 feet to a point and Rivers and Harbors Com- Aug. 26,1937 2,000 feet upstream from Clark Ave. viaduct and mittee Doc. 84,2 74th Cong., 2d 18-foot turning basin. sess. Aug. 30,1935 E Deepening of outer harbor and channel between H. Doc. 477, 72d Cong., 2d sess. piers to present project dimensions, construction of 400-foot spur breakwater at the gap in the shore arm of west breakwater; removal of easterly 150 feet of west main breakwater; elimination from project of a 298-foot southerly extension of the west pier; and abandonment of inner 932 feet of shore arm of west breakwater Aug. 30, 1935 4 Maintenance dredging in Cuyahoga and Old Rivers Rivers and Harbors Committee, for 1 year as an emergency measure. Doc. 39, 74th Cong., 1st sess. (5) Maintenance of the extension of the Cuyahoga River Specified in act. channel. 2 Mar. 2,1945 Extension, maintenance, and improvement to a depth H. Doc. 95, 79th Cong., 1st sess. of 21 feet 6of Cuyahoga River channel to present proj- ect limit. July 24, 1946 Improvement of Cuyahoga and Old Rivers to a depth H. Doc. 629, 79th Cong., 2d sess.$ of 23 feet and replacement or pier construction of 7 railroad bridges. I 1 Completed under previous projects. 2 Contains latest published map. 2 Authorized by Public Works Administration, Sept. 6, 1933. 4 Previously authorized by Public Works Administration. 5 First Deficiency Appropriation Act approved Apr. 1, 1944. a Authorized by the Defense Plant Corporation, May 19, 1942. Local cooperation. Assurances required for the improvements au- thorized by the July 24, 1946, act were received and approved on May 3, 1949, by the Assistant Secretary of the Army. Negotiations for furnishing lands, easements, and rights-of-way are currently under way by the city of Cleveland. All other conditions are fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are approximately 45 terminals for the handling of various types of cargoes, the most important of which are iron ore, steel products, coal, scrap, cement, sand and gravel, stone, grain, petroleum products, automobiles, newsprint, paper, salt, and sulfur. In general, the terminals operated by the railroads, which in- clude two of the iron-ore and a coal terminal, are open to shippers of the commodities handled. The city of Cleveland owns three terminals, one of which is leased for a miscellaneous freight and automobile ter- minal. The Corps of Engineers owns a wharf at the foot of East Ninth Street which is private. Several yacht club docks and numerous other privately owned servicing and storage docks are for recreational RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N.. Y., DISTRICT 1595 and other small craft. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. (See Lake Series No. 3, revised 1950, Corps of Engineers.) Operationsand results during fiscal year. New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications for replacement or pier reconstruc- tion of railroad bridges and deepening Cuyahoga River was continued, by hired labor and contract, at a cost of $283,703. Planning report was completed at a cost of $868. Deepening of Old River, by contract, was completed at a cost of $40,942. Construction of bridges Nos. 1, 8, 9, and 25 over Cuyahoga River, by contract, was continued at a cost of $621,548. Widening Cuyahoga River at bridges Nos. 8 and 25, by contract, at a cost of $9,783, was continued. Maintenance: Government plant and hired labor removed 199,293 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths in the outer harbor and entrance channel, at a cost of $102,389, made repairs to the east breakwater at a cost of $79,242, and performed miscellaneous in- spection services at the project at a cost of $14,679. Maintenance of the Cuyahoga and Old Rivers was continued and 448,595 cubic yards of material were removed, by contract, at a cost of $436,433. The total cost for the year was $1,589,587.17, of which $956,843.87 was for new work and $632,743.30 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $2,244,400.32. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 41 percent complete. The river entrance channel has been improved by the construction of parallel piers 325 feet apart, and dredging to a depth of 25 feet at low water datum up to the New York Central Rail- road bridge. The piers were completed in 1900 and the dredging in 1935. An outer harbor, about 1,300 acres in extent, has been formed by the construction of an aggregate length of about 30,000 feet of breakwater, including converging arms, completed in 1915. The main entrance has been widened to 700 feet and protected by converging arms extending lakeward from the east and west breakwaters, com- pleted in 1908. The outer harbor was deepened, 1933 to 1935, to 25 feet at low water datum throughout the west basin, in the entrance channel, and over a portion of the east basin adjacent to the entrance channel; over the remaining portion of the east basin a depth of 23 feet at low water datum has generally been secured. Portions of the channel in Cuyahoga River were widened each year from 1939 to 1942. Removal of 150 feet of easterly end of west breakwater and construc- tion of 400 feet of spur breakwater to protect the gap in the west breakwater shore arm were completed in 1935. A concrete base for a light tower was constructed at east end of east breakwater in 1917 in lieu of the east-end pierhead. Providing a 1,300-foot extension of the Cuyahoga River channel to the present project limit was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, and partially com- pleted with Defense Plant Corporation funds during 1942. Old River to the Sand Products Corp. dock was deepened to 23 feet in 1952. Replacement of New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad bridge No. 25 was completed during April 1953. The harbor structures require extensive repairs. Completing the remainder of the channel extension, widening por- tions of the Cuyahoga River, deepening Cuyahoga River to 23 feet, 1596 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 and replacement or pier reconstruction of six railroad bridges, remain to be done to complete the project. The controlling depth in the main entrance channel, through the west basin and between the piers, was 25 feet, and in the channel through the east basin, 23 feet. Depths elsewhere in the east basin within the project area range from 10 to 30 feet. The controlling depth in the Cuyahoga River was 21 feet; in Old River to Sand Prod- ucts Corp. dock, 23 feet; in the remainder of Old River, 21 feet; and in the turning basin, 18 feet. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $19,- 741,641.41, of which $10,460,894.14, including $616,767.03 public works funds was for new work and $9,280,747.27, including $125,000 public works funds, for maintenance. The total expenditures were $19,- 496,919.18. In addition, $50,000 was expended from contributed funds for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated......... $2,000,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $237, 000. 00 $1,000,000.00 $4,720,000.00 1$17, 511, 641.65, Cost---.------------ 152, 767. 25 -1, 974. 72 991, 393. 83 2,033, 728.32 956, 843.87 112, 025, 047. 69, Expenditures.....--------- 24, 026. 57 67, 039. 60 689, 792. 37 1, 598, 028. 09 1, 507, 361. 54 1 11, 780, 325. 36 Maintenance: ------- Appropriated......... 704, 137. 48 536, 002. 48 637, 528. 00 899, 538. 69 796, 000. 00 2 9, 449, 372. 38 Cost---------------.... 650, 621.01 653, 283. 64 676, 402. 56 915, 770. 69 632, 743.30 2 9, 280, 747. 27 Expenditures---------......... 577, 330. 90 670, 620. 39 668, 986. 54 904, 357. 24 737, 038. 78 2 9, 280, 747. 27 1 Includes $1,564,153.55 for new work for previous projects. 2 In addition, $50,000 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data : Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953- ----------------- $197, 816. 25 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954--------- - 500, 000. 00, Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_------- 697, 816. 25, Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project__. - ----------- 10, 208, 511. 90 6. FAIRPORT HARBOR, OHIO Location. On the south shore of Lake Erie, at the mouth of the Grand River, 33 miles easterly from Cleveland, Ohio. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 346.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1825, and May 20, 1826. For further details, see page 1963 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1590 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for the following: a. An outer harbor about 360 acres in area formed by a system of breakwaters comprising a west breakwater, 3,878 feet long, connected with the shore, consisting of 825 feet of timber-crib substructure with stone superstructure and sea slope, 2,553 feet of rubble-mound con- struction, and 500 feet of cellular steel sheet piling with concrete caps; and an east breakwater 6,750 feet long, of rubble-mound construction. b. A west breakwater pierhead of steel-sheet piling with concrete RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N.. Y., DISTRICT 1597 cap and an east breakwater pierhead of timber-crib substructure with concrete superstructure. c. An east river pier 1,252 feet long, 578 feet of timber-crib sub- structure with concrete superstructure, the inner 674 feet not main- tained. d. Removal of the old west pier and construction of cellular steel- sheet pile bulkhead 500 feet long and 300 feet west of the westerly face of the east pier. e. A depth of 25 feet in soft material and 26 feet in hard material in the outer harbor. f. A channel in Grand River 24 feet deep and 200 feet wide ex- tending from the outer harbor a distance of 2,000 feet upstream from the outer end of the east river pier; thence of the same depth with a width of 150 feet to the angle in the ore terminal, a farther distance of 1,700 feet; and thence with a depth of 21 feet, and with widths varying from 200 to 100 feet for a distance of 4,000 feet to the end of the stone receiving terminal of the Diamond Alkali Co., with a turn. ing basin 18 feet deep, 760 feet long, and 400 feet wide about midway in this section. g. A channel in Grand River 8 feet deep at the upper end of and adjacent to the west side of the 21-foot project channel, no dredging to be done closer than 20 feet from the westerly dock lines. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Erie, which is 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctua- tions of water level are from 3.5 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and extreme fluctuations, produced by wind and other causes, are from 4 feet above to 1 foot below that plane. The estimated cost of new work (1953) is $2,535,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The (1953) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $94,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Har- bor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 18251 Construction of piers_-..........-....-..... - ..... - Annual Report, 1880, pp. 2147-2153. June 3,1896 IBreakwaters and dredging outer harbor to a depth of H. Doe. 347, 54th Cong., 1st sess., Mar. 3,1905 J 18 feet. and Annual Reports 1896, p. 2956; 1903, p. 2084; 1905, p. 2349. Mar. 2,1919 1,400-foot extension of east breakwater, present project H. Doc. 206, 63d Cong., 1st sess. dimension of east pier; and deepening of harbor to 19 feet. Jan. 21,1927 14,000-foot extension of east breakwater at limit of cost H. Doc. 592, 69th Cong., 2d sess., July 3,1930 J to the United States of $715,000. Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. 13, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 2 Deepening of outer harbor and entrance channel to H. Doc. 472, 72d Cong., 2d sess. present project dimensions; extending the west breakwater to present project dimensions with pierhead at its outer end; removal of west pier; and construction of bulkhead on west side of river channel. Aug. 26, 1937 Dredging of 21- and 24-foot river channels and turn- Rivers and Harbors Committee 3 ing basin in Grand River to present project dimen- Doc. 79, 74th Cong., 2d sess. sions. July 24,1946 Dredging of 8-foot river channel_..-..-..-..--......I H. Doc. 706, 79th Cong., 2d sesa.' I Modified 1830, 1881, and 1890. New work completed under previous projects. 3 2 Partly included in Public Works Administration program, Nov. 15, 1933. Contains latest published maps. 1598 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act of January 21, 1927,9 requires local interests to contribute $304,000 toward the cost of ex- tending the breakwater 4,000 feet, and dredge the channel of ap- proach to their terminal at their own expense. The River and Harbor Act approved July 3, 1930, waived the condition requiring local in- terests to contribute to the cost of the breakwater extension. The condition requiring dredging has not been complied with. The act of July 24, 1946, provides for the 8-foot channel subject to the condition that local interests agree to hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the improvement. This condition has not been complied with. All other conditions have been complied with. Terminal facilities. One coal dock does a general public business. Two limestone docks, 2 limestone and sand and gravel docks, 6 fish docks, a yacht club dock and 1 dock equipped with a derrick for handling small pleasure craft, are privately owned. There are no publicly owned terminals. The facilities are regarded as adequate for the existing commerce. (See Lake Series No. 2, 1950, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year. Government plant and hired labor removed 394,383 cubic yards of material and minor ob- structions from the project channels and turning basin for restoration of project depths at a cost of $138,159 and performed miscellaneous inspection services at the project at a cost of $1,281. The total cost of maintenance for the year was $139,439.24. The total expenditures were $139,688.02. Condition at end of fscal year. The existing project is about 99 percent complete. A length of 400 linear feet of the east pier was repaired with steel sheet piling and sand filled in 1949. The river entrance has been improved by the construction of an east pier com- pleted in 1904, and the removal of the old west pier and construction of the bulkhead, completed in 1939. The east breakwater was com- pleted in 1931 and the west breakwater in 1935. The river channel was deepened to project depths, and the turning basin was excavated in 1939. The outer harbor was deepened and the river channel was widened at its mouth in 1940. The harbor structures require repairs. The concrete cap of two cells of the cellular section of the west breakwater requires replace- ment. At several places along the remainder of the west breakwater and along the east breakwater, the slope stone has disintegrated and settled. The inner 274 feet of the east pier requires replacement, and the outer end of the structure requires repairs. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is the deepening to 8 feet of the westerly portion of the channel in Grand River at the upper end of the 21-foot channel. The controlling depth is 25 feet in the outer harbor, 24 feet in the river channel for 3,700 feet upstream from the outer end of the east pier, thence 21 feet in the river channel upstream to the project limit, and 18 feet in the turning basin. All depths are referred to low water datum. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $4,- RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1599 104,538.44, of which $2,496,653.97, including $187,772.04, public works funds, was for new work and $1,607,884.47 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: ......... Appropriated------- ------------ ------------ ------------------------ 1 $2, 865, 594. 06 Cost ---- ------------ ------------ ----------------------------------- 2, 865, 594.06 Expenditures ---------..------------ ... -----------.------------------------ 1 2, 865, 594. 06 Maintenance: Appropriated- ..... . $86, 000. 00 $89, 913. 13 $56, 000. 00 $67, 000. 00 $140, 000. 00 1, 608, 196. 45 Cost -- 144, 085. 90 147, 422.01 52, 461.73 72, 295. 13 139, 439. 24 1, 607, 884. 47 Expenditures ..-... 146, 256. 48 158, 090. 93 50, 880. 29 72, 119. 71 139, 688.02 1, 607, 884. 47 1Includes $368,940.09 for new work for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project____________ ---- $38, 346. 03 7. ASHTABULA HARBOR, OHIO Location. On the south shore of Lake Erie, at the mouth of the Ashtabula River, 59 miles easterly from Cleveland, Ohio. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 342.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of May 20, 1826, March 3, 1829, July 3, 1832, March 2, 1867, June 10, 1872, and March 3, 1881, and modified by the Secretary of Army July 8, 1890. For further details, see page 1963 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1593 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for the following: a. An outer harbor about 185 acres in area protected by breakwaters, the west breakwater 7,780 feet long, and the east breakwater 4,400 feet long, all of rubble-mound construction, except 430 feet of the west breakwater, which consists of timber-crib substructure and stone superstructure. b. A west pierhead of timber-crib substructure and concrete super- structure. c. An east light foundation located 600 feet easterly from the west pierhead, consisting of a concrete superstructure founded on the outer end of the rubble-mound east breakwater. d. The removal of 250 feet of the old inner east breakwater and of such additional lengths as may be necessary. e. An entrance 28 feet deep between existing breakwaters 600 feet apart; thence a channel of 25-foot depth and 1,100-foot maximum bottom width through the outer harbor to the old inner east break- water; thence 24 feet deep to the mouth of Ashtabula River; thence a channel 24 feet deep with a bottom width of 160 feet to a point 2,000 feet upstream; thence a channel 18 feet deep (except where ledge rock may be encountered) with a bottom width of 160 feet decreasing to 100 feet and suitably widened at the southerly end, to the upper car- ferry slip; thence a channel 16 feet deep (except where ledge rock may be encountered) with a bottom width of 100 feet suitably widened at bends and in the turning basin, to the southerly end of the turning 1600 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 basin; thence a channel 16 feet deep with a bottom width of 100 feet to a point 1,550 feet upstream of the turning basin; also an approach channel 24 feet deep, with a minimum width of 250 feet from the 24- foot-depth section of the outer harbor eastward to the New York Central Railroad Co.'s slip. f. Maintenance to 21-foot depth of that portion of the outer harbor between the deepened channel and a meridian line through the westerly angle of the east breakwater. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Erie, which is 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctua- tions of water level are from 3.5 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and extreme fluctuations, produced by winds or other causes, are from 4 feet above to 1 foot below low water datum. The estimated cost of new work (1953) is $3,104,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The (1953) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $101,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents JuneMar.3,18961905 --------------------- Annual Report, 1895, p. 3122. }Construction of breakwater..... June 25, 1910 Enlargement of outer harbor by extension of west H. Doc. 654, 61st Cong., 2d sess. breakwater and construction of new east break- water; pierheads on lakeward ends of breakwaters; and removal of part of old east breakwater. Mar. 2, 1919 Extension of west breakwater to shore; dredging H. Doc. 997, 64th Cong., 1st sess. outer harbor to a depth of 20 feet. Aug. 30, 19351 Removal of a portion of east breakwater, extension H. Doc. 43, 73d Cong., 1st sess. of breakwaters to present project dimensions, and removal of dredging restrictions in portion of west basin. Aug. 26, 1937 Dredging of channel through the outer harbor, chan- Rivers and Harbors Committee 2 nel of approach to New York Central RR. Co.'s Doc. 78, 74th Cong., 2d sess. slip, channel in Ashtabula River, to and in turning basin, all to present project dimensions; removal of portion of old east inner breakwater; and mainte- nance to 24-foot depth of portion of outer harbor. Mar. 2,1945 Extension of river channel to the present project H. Doc. 321, 77th Cong., 1st sess. limit. 1 Authorized by Public Works Administration, Sept. 6, 1933. 2 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are 3 iron ore and 2 coal terminals with an aggregate developed dock frontage of 18,500 feet, all open to the public. There are 4 privately owned fish docks, 1 privately owned limestone dock, 1 limestone and sand and gravel dock, 1 salt dock, a large shipyard and drydock, and a car-ferry terminal. A yacht club dock and several other privately owned servicing and storage docks are for recreational and other small craft. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. (See Lake Series No. 2, 1950, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year. Government plant and hired labor removed 284,066 cubic yards of material and minor ob- structions for the restoration of project depth in the channels at a cost of $82,645, made repairs to the east and west breakwaters at a cost of $76,831, and performed miscellaneous inspection services at RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1601 the project at a cost of $5,322. The total cost of maintenance for the year was $164,798.43. The total expenditures were $163,798.43. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 96 percent complete. The west breakwater was completed in 1915 except 580 feet of the inner end which was completed in 1923, and 600 feet of the outer end which was completed in 1935. The east breakwater was completed in 1915; 800 feet of the westerly end was removed, and a lakeward extension of 700 feet was completed in 1935. The old inner east breakwater 1,200 feet long was completed in 1909, and the westerly 600 feet was removed in 1913 and 350 feet in 1935. The 18- and 16-foot sections of the river channel and the turning basin were deepened to project depth in 1939. The channel through the outer harbor, the approach channel to the New York Central Rail- road Co.'s slip, and the channel in Ashtabula River to a point 2,000 feet upstream from its mouth, were deepened to project depths in 1940. The harbor structures require repairs. Portions of both the east breakwater and the west breakwater where the slope stone has pulled away the core stone has washed away, and the deck stones have dropped, require major repairs. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of deepening the upper 1,550 feet of the river channel and the con- ditional removal of the east inner breakwater. The portion of the outer harbor to be maintained to 21 feet has not been deepened to that depth, shale rock being above project depth over a portion of the area. The controlling depth is 25 feet in the channel through the outer harbor lakeward of the inner breakwater, 24 feet shoreward thereof, 20 feet in the east basin, 24 feet in the approach channel to the New York Central Railroad Co.'s slip, and in the Ashtabula River channel to a point 2,000 feet upstream from its mouth, 18 feet to the upper car-ferry slip, and 16 feet up to and including the turning basin. , The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $4,- 090,246, of which $2,856,873.45, including $536,648.38 public works funds, was for new work and $1,233,372.55 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ------------------------------- $334. 73 ------------.........--------- 1 $3, 422, 065. 72 Cost__----------------- $8. 88 $48. 03 -- 1 3, 422, 065. 72 Expenditures _ ...-------- -382. 76 48. 03 -------------------- .------------ 1 3, 422, 065. 72 Maintenance: Appropriated -------- 28, 500. 00 52, 000. 00 86, 200. 00 $23, 800. 00 $162, 000. 00 1, 233, 831. 85 Cost--------------- 31, 037. 99 51, 905. 66 82, 795. 34 24, 686. 49 164, 798. 43 1, 233, 372. 55 Expenditures--...-.- .. 30, 693. 10 52, 000. 00 82, 201. 10 25, 541. 17 163, 798. 43 1, 233, 372. 55 1Includes $565,192.27 for new work for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project-- ------- __. ._. $247, 126. 55 278038-53-voL. 2-39 1602 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 8. CONNEAUT HARBOR, OHIO Location. On the south shore of Lake Erie, at the mouth of the Conneaut River, 73 miles easterly from Cleveland, Ohio. (See U. S. LakeSurvey Chart No. 33.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1829, July 13, 1892, February 24, 1893, and June 3, 1896. For fur- ther details, see page 1964 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1597 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for the following: a. An outer harbor, the deepened portion of which is about 142 acres in area formed by a system of breakwaters comprising a west break- water 5,965 feet long, connected with the shore, with a 100-foot gap, 1,670 feet from shore, all of rubble-mound construction, and an east breakwater 3,675 feet long, 2,625 feet of which is rubble-mound con- struction and 1,050 feet of timber-cribs with concrete superstructure. b. A west breakwater pierhead of timber-crib substructure with concrete superstructure. c. An east breakwater light foundation of concrete superstructure founded on the outer end of the rubble-mound. d. An entrance 600 feet wide between the west breakwater pierhead and the east breakwater light foundation. e. An east pier, 1,008 feet long, of timber-crib substructure and concrete superstructure. f. A depth of 25 feet in soft material and 26 feet in hard material in the eastern portion of the outer harbor, and for a depth of 20 feet in the remainder of the outer harbor, consisting of a triangular area with its apex about 900 feet southerly from the west breakwater pier- head, its southeasterly angle 800 feet westerly from the west pier, its south-westerly angle 100 feet from the west breakwater. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Erie, which is 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctua- tions of water level are from 3.5 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and extreme fluctuations, produced by wind and other causes, are from 4 feet above to 1 foot below low water datum. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $4,920,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The (1953) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $88,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1603 Acts Work authorized Documents June 25,1910 Extension of east breakwater, construction of new H. Doc. 653, 61st Cong., 2d sess. west breakwater; removal of portion of old west breakwater; and dredging of outer harbor to 19 feet. Aug. 8,1917 Realinement of west breakwater; removal of remain- H. Doc. 983, 64th Cong., 1st sess. der of old west breakwater, and deepening outer harbor to 20 feet. (2) Removal by Bessemer & Lake Erie RR. Co. of inner 645 feet of the west pier. Aug. 30, 1935 Removal of a portion of west breakwater; extension H. Doc. 48, 73d Cong., 1st sess.1 of breakwaters to present project dimensions; con- struction of pierheads on outer ends of break- waters; deepening outer harbor to present project dimensions; removal of portions of river pier; and elimination from project of a 255-foot shoreward extension of the west breakwater. 1 Contains latest published maps. 2 Permit of the Secretary of War, Aug. 5, 1927. 3 Partially authorized by Public Works Administration, Sept. 6, 1933. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. Local interests maintain the river channel to provide access to terminals in the river comprising 1 coal ter- minal which is open to shippers of coal, 1 iron ore, 1 stone, and 1 steel-products terminal , which are private. The city of Conneaut owns a terminal and a small boat lagoon on the outer harbor which are open to the public. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. (See Lake Series No.2, 1950, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year. Government plant and hired labor removed 98,887 cubic yards of material from the outer harbor for the restoration of project depths at a cost of $37,253, made repairs to the east pier and west breakwater at a cost of $122,533, and performed miscellaneous inspection services at the project at a cost of $4,223. The total cost of maintenance for the year was $164,009.25. The total expenditures were $169,428.59. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 71 percent complete. Under existing project, a length of 4,445 feet of the new west breakwater was completed in 1916; the old east break- water, 1,050 feet long, was extended shoreward 800 feet (completed 1911) and lakeward 900 feet (completed 1923). The 1,670-foot shore arm to the west breakwater was completed in 1934. Extension of the west breakwater 830 feet lakeward, the east breakwater 925 feet lake- ward, and removal of the lake arm of the west breakwater were com- pleted in 1935; 642 feet of the old west breakwater was removed in 1916; and the remaining 600 feet in 1925. Two piers have been con- structed at the mouth of the Conneaut River. Removal of west pier and 459 feet of east pier were completed in 1934. The east pier is now 1,008 feet long. A channel through the outer harbor was dredged to 25 and 26 feet in 1938. The inner 1,200 feet of the west breakwater was rebuilt to its original elevation during 1941 to 1952. At several places along the remainder of the west breakwater and along the east breakwater, the slope stone along the lakeside is disintegrating and pulling away and the deck stone is settling. Other harbor structures are generally in fair con- dition. 1604 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The controlling depth in the channel through the outer harbor is 25 feet below low water datum. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is to deepen a 320-foot wide strip on the west- erly side of the deepened channel through the outer harbor, to 25 feet in soft material and 26 feet in hard material, and to deepen the re- mainder of the outer harbor to 20 feet. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $4,351,- 532.05, of which $3,270,446.92, including $1,010,500 public works funds, was for new work and $1,081,085.13 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June' 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: __ .. Appropriated ---------..------------. ------ ---.--------------.----------- 1 $4, 075, 718. 64 Cost ...----------.....------------..------------ -----....------------------------ 14, 075, 718. 64 Expenditures ......--------- --------------------------- --------------... ...------ 1 4, 075, 718. 64 Maintenance: Appropriated-_--- $67, 300. 00 $64, 500. 00 $29, 450. 00 $64, 700. 00 $169, 500. 00 1, 120, 982. 41 Cost .............---------------. 62, 202. 66 70, 631.60 23, 667. 47 75, 254. 69 164, 009. 25 1, 120, 869. 10 Expenditures......--------. 63, 570. 52 68, 855. 63 24, 522. 75 69, 585.35 169, 428. 59 1, 120, 869. 10 I Includes $805,271,72 for new work and $39,783.97 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_---_____---- $1, 649, 553. 08 9. ERIE HARBOR, PA. Location. On the southerly side of the bay formed by Presque Isle Peninsula, on the south shore of Lake Erie, 78 miles westerly from Buffalo, N. Y. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 332.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of May 26, 1824, and modifications were subsequently made by approval of the report of a board of engineers in 1855 and in 1865; by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1867; by approval of the report of a board of engineers in 1870; and by River and Harbor Acts of August 5, 1886, and September 19, 1890. For further details see page 1965 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1600 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for the following: a. An entrance channel, 25 feet deep in soft material and 26 feet deep in hard material, 500 feet wide lakeward of the entrance piers, and 300 feet wide between the piers and into the harbor. b. A channel of the same depths and 600 feet wide from the en- trance channel to a line 50 feet outside of the pierhead line at the ore terminal, suitably widened at the junction with the entrance channel. c. A harbor area 21 feet deep, approximately 117 acres, extending westerly from the 600-foot channel for a distance of about 2,100 feet to a line perpendicular to the harbor line 200 feet west of the city dock, with its southerly side 50 feet from the harbor line. d. An approach channel, 23 feet deep and 300 feet wide, from the 25-foot channel to and including a turning basin of the same depth 1,200 feet long by 1,000 feet wide at the westerly docks. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1605 e. An additional harbor area 18 feet deep, of about 35 acres, ex- tending westerly from the 21-foot area and northerly from the harbor line off the public dock, to natural deep water in the bay. f. For harbor entrance piers 360 to 450 feet apart, of the timber- crib type with concrete superstructure, extending to the 14-foot con- tour in the lake, the north pier to have a length of about 3,248 feet and the south pier to have a length of about 2,215 feet, further exten- sion lakeward of the north pier to be made when required to meet advance of said contour. g. A timber-crib breakwater 1,200 feet long (original length, 2,530 feet) with stone superstructure, extending from the inner end of the south pier toward the mainland, to maintain a closure at the eastern end of the harbor and for plant growth and emergency protection work on the peninsula. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Erie, elevation 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctua- tions of water level are from 3.5 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and extreme fluctuations, produced by wind and other causes, are from 5.9 feet above to 2.7 feet below that plane. The estimate of cost for new work (1953), is $3,314,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The (1953) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $73,000. The existing project was au- thorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents May 26,1824 Breakwaters and piers; dredging entrance channel; Annual Report, 1915, p. 1965. and brushwood 1 protection of beach of Presque Isle Peninsula. Mar. 3,1899 Deepening channel and harbor basin to 18 feet; repair H. Doc. 70, 55th Cong., 1st sess., and extension of piers; and plant growth and emer- and Annual Report, 1897, p. 3237. gency protection work on peninsula. June 15, 1910 Deepening channel and part of harbor to 20 feet...... Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 26, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Nov. 28, 19222 Reconveyed Presque Isle Peninsula to the State of Pennsylvania for park purposes. Aug. 30, 1935 Deepening, widening, and straightening entrance H. Doc. 52, 73d Cong., 1st sess. channel, dredging channel at easterly end of harbor (Contains the latest published basin, deepening a portion of harbor basin, all to map.) present project dimensions; elimination of north breakwater from project; and limitation of south breakwater to a length of 1,200 feet. Mar. 2,1945 Approach channel and turning basin to the westerly H. Doc. 735, 79th Cong., 2d sess. docks. Do.-...... Protection of the peninsula south of the waterworks Specified in act. settling basin. 1 Completed under previous projects. 2 Public 366. Local cooperation. Providing an approach channel 23 feet deep, including a turning basin, to the westerly docks, is subject to the condition that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Sec- retary of the Army that they will: Provide and maintain a coal dumper and slip so that full utilization can be made of the improve- ment; lower the waterworks intake line where necessary; and hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages inci- dental to the work or maintenance thereof. These conditions have not been complied with. Prior conditions have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities. The developed waterfront has a length of 1606 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 about 2 miles. Two groups of terminals have been established along this harbor frontage. The westerly group consists of 3 piers, 1 of which is used for sand and stone, 1 for petroleum products, and 1 for sand and petroleum products. The easterly group consists of 1 terminal for iron ore, limestone, and coal; 1 for petroleum; 1 for coal; 1 for pulpwood; 1 for sand, stone, and petroleum; 1 grain eleva- tor; and 1 municipal pier used as a passenger terminal. There are two smallboat basins in which there are docks for fish, marine repair work, and small pleasure craft. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. (See Lake Series No. 1, 1951, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year. Government plant and hired labor removed 42,397 cubic yards of material, and minor ob- structions, for restoration of project depths in the channels and basin area at a cost of $20,358, worked on preparation of plans and specifica- tions for repairs to the north pier at a cost of $4,869, made repairs to the south pier at a cost of $3,663, and performed miscellaneous inspec- tion services at the project at a cost of $2,316. The total cost of maintenance for the year was $31,205.72. The total expenditures were $28,930.91. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 41 percent complete. The breakwater and piers were completed in 1915. A 3,050-foot section of rubble-mound protection work on the peninsula was completed in 1921, 5,281 feet of steel sheet piling protection work with stone facing were completed in 1930, and two experimental 300-foot stone groins and about 1,385 feet of stone protection work at beach 2 were completed in 1943. The construction of 2,750 feet of stone protection work, just north of the Kelso groin, was completed in 1944. The 18-foot harbor basin was deepened in 1900. Widening and straightening of the entrance channel was completed in 1936. The deepening of the entrance channel and the approach channel to the easterly docks to 25 feet, except for small triangular areas along the southeasterly and southwesterly limits of the approach channel, was completed in 1939. The 21-foot harbor basin was deepened in 1940. The harbor structures are generally in poor condition. In approxi- mately 1,040 feet of the north pier, the concrete superstructure has disintegrated, broken, and dropped. In the outer 200-foot section of the south breakwater, the slope stone on the channel side has pulled away and dropped. A length of 40 linear feet of the south pier has been reinforced and repaired with steel sheet piling and concrete. In approximately 1,400 linear feet of the steel sheet piling bulkhead with stone facing adjacent to the mainland, Presque Isle protection works, constructed in 1930, the stone facing has settled, leaving the piling exposed to wave action from the lake. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredging an approach channel and turning basin to the westerly docks, deepening the remaining portion of the approach channel to the easterly docks, and the conditional extension of the north pier. There is a controlling depth of 25 feet at low water datum in the entrance channel and in the approach channel to the docks at the RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1607 easterly end of the harbor, 15 feet to docks at the westerly end, and 21 feet to the public docks, foot of State Street. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $3,- 916,189.62, of which $768,075.02 was for new work and $3,148,114.60 for maintenance. In addition, there was a cost and expenditure of $154,500 from contributed funds for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated--------------------------------- ------------ 1 $1, 505, 042. 06 ------------ Cost---.------------ ------------------------------------------- 11, 505,042.06 Expenditures--. ------ -- ------------ ------------------------------ 11, 505, 042. 06 Maintenance: Appropriated- .- $47, 000. 00 $59, 800. 00 $72, 000. 00 $95, 000. 00 $99, 500. 00 2 3, 325, 939. 93 Cost _ 154, 684. 53 60, 510. 77 71, 030. 98 91, 453. 62 31, 205. 72 2 3, 253, 014. 99 Expenditures--...... 196, 540. 86 71, 644. 33 70, 915. 72 93, 728. 43 28, 930. 91 23, 253, 014. 99 1 Includes $736, 967.04 for new work and $104,900.39 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition, $154,500 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------- $2, 545, 924. 98 10. DUNKIRK HARBOR, N. Y. Location. This harbor is located on the south shore of Lake Erie, 37 miles southwesterly from Buffalo, N. Y. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 32.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1827, and was modified by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1867, by approval November 30, 1870, of the report of a board of engineers and by the River and Harbor Act of June 3, 1896. For further details of previous projects, see page 1966 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1604 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for an outer entrance channel with depths of 17 feet in earth and 18 feet in rock, with a least width of 190 feet just inside the harbor structures, flaring to a width of 320 feet about 600 feet lakeward thereof, and extending to deep water; an inner entrance channel and basin to a depth of 16 feet, the west channel limit to be a prolongation landward of the west limit of the outer entrance channel to a point about 635 feet landward of the centerline of the west pier, thence extending to a point about 200 feet west of the west face of the city dock on a line parallel to and 25 feet south of the face of the city dock, thence extending eastward to a point about 420 feet east of the east face of the city dock, thence northerly about 270 feet meeting a line parallel to and 50 feet from the channel arm of the east breakwater; removal of a rock shoal on the west side of the inner entrance channel to a depth of 17 feet; for a pier 1,410 feet in length on the west side of the entrance chan- nel, extending to shore, 1,037 feet of timber-cribs with concrete super- structure, 151/2 feet with stone superstructure, and 3571/2 feet of the shore end not maintained; and for a detached breakwater extending 1608 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 eastward from the entrance channel, 2,814 feet in length, 987 feet of timber-cribs with concrete superstructure, and 1,827 feet with stone superstructure. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Erie, elevation 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctua- tions of water level are from 3:5 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and extreme fluctuations produced by wind and other causes are from 6 feet above to 3 feet below that plane. The cost of new work for the completed project was $429,174, in- cluding $11,000 contributed by local interests and exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The (1953) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $22,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 18271 Construction of west pier 1 2_------------------------ S. Ex. Doc. 42, 35th Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report, 1866, pt. IV, p. 155. Mar. 2,1867 Breakwater 2 and excavation of entrance channel to Annual Report, 1871, p. 214. 13 feet. June 3,1896 Deepening of entrance channel and harbor basin 2 to H. Doc. 63, 54th Cong., 1st sess. a depth suitable for vessels of 16-foot draft. June 25, 1910 Removal of rock reef bordering the inner entrance H. Doc. 720, 61st Cong., 2d sess. channel. June 30, 1948 Deepening outer entrance channel to present project H. Doc. 632, 80th Cong., 2d sess. depths; removal of rock shoal on the west side of (Contains latest published map.) the entrance channel to a depth of 17 feet, and changed limits of the inner entrance channel and basin to present project dimensions. 1 Modified 1828 and 1852. 2 Complete under previous projects. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. A dock owned by the city of Dunkirk is de- signed for commercial use by large lake vessels. The terminal has been leased to private parties, but is open to all on equal terms under the terms of the lease. A yacht club dock and a privately owned marine service dock are for recreational and other small craft. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Government plant and hired labor performed miscellaneous inspection services at the proj- ect, at a cost of $2,388.07 for the year for maintenance. The expendi- tures were $2,388.07. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1951 at a cost of $429,174 (including $11,000 contributed by local interests). The protecting structures are generally in good condition. Approximately 800 feet of the lake side of the west pier has been reinforced with stone riprap, and repairs to additional areas are necessary. The controlling depth in the outer channel is 17 feet, and the inner channel and the turning basin are 16 feet at low water datum. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $1,- 113,362.72, of which $418,174.10 was for new work and $695,188. 62 for maintenance. In addition, $11,000 was expended from contributed ;funds for new work. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1609 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: ...............-------- $362, 000. 00 -------------------------------- Appropriated-------- 12 $1, 229, 424. 04 Cost------------- ....------------ 92; 203. 77 $269, 796. 23 --------------------- 1 21, 229, 424. 04 Expenditures-... -----_- - 28, 957. 07 312, 585. 78 $20, 457. 15 ------------ 1 2 1, 229, 424. 04 Maintenance: Appropriated-___--... $3,000. 00 77, 000. 00 176, 100. 00 -5, 038. 69 $4, 500. 00 873, 820. 86 Cost ---------------- 1, 338. 25 61. 51 102, 817. 01 146, 844. 54 2, 388. 07 871, 708. 93 Expenditures---------......... 2, 531. 42 -1, 131. 66 77, 368. 97 172, 292. 58 2, 388. 07 871, 708. 93 1Includes $811,249.94 for new work and $176,520.31 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition, $11,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 11. BUFFALO HARBOR, N. Y. Location. At the eastern end of Lake Erie, at the head of Niagara River, 176 miles easterly from Cleveland, Ohio. (See U. S. Lake Survey Charts Nos. 3 and 314. Previous projects. The original project was adopted by River and Harbor Act of May 20, 1826, with modifications by River and Har- bor Acts of July 7, 1838, June 23, 1866, June 23, 1874, June 3, 1896, March 2, 1907, and June 25, 1910. For further details see pages 1967 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1606 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for the following: a. An outer harbor about 41/2 miles long and 1,600 feet wide, formed by a breakwater system, approximately parallel to the lake shore extending from Stony Point to the head of Niagara River, and having a total length of 23,704 feet, with entrances near the north and south ends, and consisting of the Stony Point breakwater (in- cluding the south entrance arm) 3,603 feet long; the south break- water 10,289 feet long; the old breakwater 7,608.5 feet long; the north breakwater 2,203.5 feet long; a south entrance 550 feet wide; a cen- trally located circulation gap about 150 feet wide and natural depth of 20 feet; and a north entrance 1,300 feet wide. The types of construc- tion are as follows: 9,550 linear feet of rubble mound, 14,154 linear feet of timber-crib substructure surmounted with 9,113 linear feet of con- crete, 370.5 linear feet of stone, and 4,670.5 linear feet of stone-concrete superstructure. b. A south pier at the entrance to the inner harbor (Buffalo River), 1,760 feet long, of timber cribs and piles with concrete and stone super- structure. c. A depth of 25 feet in the south entrance and the portion of the outer harbor south of a line perpendicular to and 2,000 feet north of the southerly end of the south breakwater and a depth of 23 feet north of that line, with the westerly project limit 150 feet from the axes of the breakwaters and the easterly project limit 50 feet from the United States harbor line; and removal, to a depth of 27 feet, of three small shoals located on the direct route of approach to the south entrance. d. A north entrance channel, 800 feet wide with a depth of 25 feet in earth and 26 feet in rock, from deep water in the lake to the outer harbor; and a depth of 22 feet in earth and 23 feet in rock in the 1610 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Buffalo River entrance channel from the outer harbor to the junction of Buffalo River and Buffalo ship canal, with the southern project limit 5 feet from the south pier and the northern project limit 40 feet from the dock of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Co. e. Channels in Buffalo River and Buffalo ship canal with depths of 22 feet in earth and 23 feet in rock to the upper Delaware, Lacka- wanna & Western Railroad Co. bridge and to the Lehigh Valley Rail- road canal, respectively, with widths generally of 150 and 125 feet, respectively, without dredging closer than 25 feet to dock lines except at bends, and with the rock ledge just above the Ohio Street Bridge cut back approximately 13 feet. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake Erie, elevation 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctua- tions of water surface are from 3.5 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and extreme fluctuations due to wind and other causes about 9 feet above and 31/2 feet below the plane. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $17,314,800, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The (1953) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $290,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents May 20,1826 Construction of south pier (extended in 1868) 1--....... Annual Report, 1868, pp. 222 and 232. June 23,1866 Construction of old breakwater 1____ _._---- .. . -- Annual Report, 1868, pp. 232-236. June 23, 1874 Extension of old breakwater 1_....- --........--- . Annual Report, 1876, pt. 2, pp. 569 and 573. June 3, 1896 Stony Point and south breakwaters -----------------.. Annual Report, 1895, p. 3153. Mar. 3,1899 \North breakwater 1 H. Doc. 72, 55th Cong., 1st sess., f--------- Mar. 3, 1909 J. . . and Annual Report 1897, p. 3245. June 6,1900 1Deepening entrance channel to inner harbor and re- }Specified in acts. June 13, 1902 J moving rock shoal therein. Mar. 2,1907 Dredging at entrance to canals at South Buffalo in Specified in act. outer harbor.' Mar. 2, 19072 South entrance breakwater 1---------------- -- H. Doc. 240, 59th Cong., 1st sess. June 25, 1910 Extension of Federal project to Commercial 1 St. and H. Doc. 298, Rivers and Harbors removal of Watson elevator site. Committee Doc. 2, 61st Cong., 2d sess. July 25, 1912 Deepening areas A, B, and D in outer harbor to 21 H. Doc. 550, 62d Cong., 2d sess. feet, and area C in north entrance to 23 feet. Mar. 2,1919 Deepening areas F and G in outer harbor to 21 feet_-- H. Doc. 1139, 64th Cong., 1st sess. Jan. 21, 1927 Removal of shoal between entrance channel to Buffalo H. Doc. 481, 68th Cong., 2d sess. River and Erie Basin to 21 feet. July 3, 1930 Deepening areas H, I, and K in outer harbor to 21 feet_ Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 1, 71st Cong., 1st sess. 4 Aug. 30,1935 3 Extension of south entrance and south breakwaters, H. Doc. 46, 73d Cong., 1st sess. deepening outer harbor to present project dimen- sions, and removal of shoals on approach to south entrance. Aug. 30, 1935 Maintenance of channels in Buffalo River and Buffalo Rivers and Harbors Committee 4 Ship Canal to 21 feet, in cooperation with the city Doc. 54, 74th Cong., 1st sess. of Buffalo. 4 Mar. 2,1945 Deepening the North and Buffalo River entrance H. Doc. 352, 78th Cong., 1st sess. channels, and deepening and maintaining the Buf- falo River and Buffalo Ship Canal to present project dimensions. 1 Completed under previous projects. 2 Also Sundry Civil Act of Mar. 3, 1905. 3 Authorized in part by Public Works Administration, Sept. 6, 1933. 4 Contains latest published maps. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1611 Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are approximately 50 terminals for the handling of all types of cargoes. The most important cargoes han- dled are iron ore, coal, grain, limestone, sand and gravel, steel prod- ucts, scrap, petroleum products, automobiles, cement, and sulfur. In general, the terminals operated by the railroads and lake transporta- tion companies and most of the grain elevators are open to the pub- lic. The city of Buffalo owns two wharves which are used as auto- mobile terminals. The American Shipbuilding Co. has a drydock and facilities for repairing lake vessels. There are also several pri- vately owned marine service, mooring, and supply docks for lake vessels and smaller boats. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. (See Lake Series No. 1, revised 1951, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Dredging and rock excavation, by contract, for removal of shoals in Lake Erie in approach to the south entrance channel, and deepening of the south entrance channel and southerly portion of the outer harbor, were commenced at a cost of $116,406. Planning report was completed at a cost of $373. A cost adjustment of $11,133 was made on contract for dredging stage III B, completed during fiscal 1952. Maintenance: Government plant and hired labor removed obstruc- tions from Buffalo River entrance channel, north entrance channel, and the outer harbor at a cost of $11,544, removed 229,338 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths in the Buffalo River en- trance channel and outer harbor at a cost of $40,712, performed mis- cellaneous inspection services at the project at a cost of $11,051, and made repairs to the south breakwater at a cost of $32,298. Mainte- nance of the Buffalo River and ship canal, by contract, was continued and 203,996 cubic yards of material were removed for restoration oe project depths at a cost of $208,472. The total cost for the year was $431,990.06, of which $127,912.91 was for new work and $304,077.15 for maintenance. The total expendi- tures were $484,518.22. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 28 percent complete. The Stony Point breakwater was completed in 1899, a 1,000-foot extension was completed in 1914, 1,200 feet of the shore end were sold to the Lackawanna Steel Co. in 1918, and another 1,000-foot extension was completed in 1935. The south breakwater was completed in 1903, and a 300-foot extension was completed in 1935. The north breakwater was completed in 1901, the old break- water in 1893, and the south pier in 1869. The 23-foot project area in the outer harbor and in the north-end entrance channel, has been deepened to project depth except for strips 50 feet wide along the harbor line and 180 feet wide between the Superior Grain Corp.'s and the Merchants Refrigerating Co.'s piers. Buffalo River entrance channel has been deepened to 21 feet. The harbor structures are generally in good condition, except at various points of the south breakwater and old breakwater where the slope stone on the lakeside has been displaced, portions of the 1612 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 stone banquette on the harbor side of the old breakwater have dropped, and the riprap protection along the lakeside of the northerly 1,200 feet of the old breakwater has settled. The controlling depth in the northerly part of the outer harbor is 23 feet, and in the north and south entrance channels is 21 feet. Con- trolling depth in the Buffalo River channel is 20 feet, and in the southerly portion of the outer harbor is 21 feet, at low-water datum. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of the removal to 27 feet of three small shoals, on the direct approach to the south entrance, by existing contract; the deepening of the north entrance channel to 25 feet in earth and 26 feet in rock; completion of deepening the Buffalo River entrance and Buffalo River and Ship Canal to 22 feet in earth and 23 feet in rock; and deepening of the 25- foot project area in the southerly part of the outer harbor and the south entrance channel, by existing contract; and the remainder of the 23-foot outer harbor area; all to project depths. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $9,- 210,356.72, of which $4,767,791.48, including $655,500 public works funds, was for new work and $4,442,565.24 for maintenance. In addi- tion, $390,000 was expended from contributed funds, for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated-_ .. __..$500,000. 00 $550,000.00 $900,000. 00 $305,000.00 $433, 000. 00 $9,638,554.02 Cost .-------- _ 454, 025. 49 560, 163. 53 463, 163. 20 489, 558. 02 127, 912. 91 9, 045, 377. 17 Expenditures-....... 454, 010. 20 488, 284. 32 423, 024. 53 599, 727. 27 129, 776. 83 9, 045, 377. 17 Maintenance: Appropriated......... 264, 000. 00 208, 800. 00 250, 000. 00 236, 000. 00 287,000.00 2 6, 332, 277. 61 Cost ..------- . 266, 069. 04 171, 867. 14 211, 842. 96 319, 287. 35 304, 077. 15 2 6, 326, 211. 88 Expenditures- ...... 266, 123. 22 237, 348. 30 189, 630. 57 313, 780. 71 354, 741.39 2 6, 326, 211. 88 1Includes $4,277,585.69 for new work and $1,883,646.64 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition, $390,000 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ------------------------- $43, 283. 65 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 _________ 43, 283. 65 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------------------ 11,953, 831.67 12. BLACK ROCK CHANNEL AND TONAWANDA HARBOR, N. Y. Location. This improvement is essentially that of the upper 131/2 miles of the Niagara River from its head at Lake Erie, Buffalo, N. Y., to and including Tonawanda Harbor, N. Y. It comprises the improvements formerly designated by three titles; viz, Lake Erie entrance to Black Rock Harbor and Erie Basin, N. Y., Black Rock Harbor and Channel, N. Y., and Tonawanda Harbor and Niagara River, N. Y. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 312.) Previous projects. Lake Erie section, none. The original project RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N.. Y., DISTRICT 1613 for Black Rock Harbor and Channel was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1829. The original project for Tonawanda Harbor and Niagara River was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881. For further details, see items 5 and 7,page 1970 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1612 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 21 feet deep from Buffalo Harbor, north entrance channel, to opposite Sixth Avenue, North Tonawanda, total length 131/2 miles, as follows: From Buffalo north entrance channel to the foot of Maryland Street, Buffalo, a distance of about 4,200 feet, about 1,000 to 500 feet wide, with a short branch channel leading to Erie Basin; thence 350 feet wide, narrow- ing to 200 feet wide, 500 feet northwest; thence generally 200 feet wide through Black Rock Channel to the ship lock at the foot of Bridge Street, a distance of 3.3 miles, widening at the curve opposite the foot of Porter Avenue and at the angle immediately south of the International Bridge. From the lock the channel is 400 feet wide in the Niagara River to the natural deepwater pool at the upstream end of Rattlesnake Island, a distance of 3.4 miles; thence through natural deepwater to the downstream end of the deepwater pool at the Tonawanda waterworks intake crib, a distance of about 4.7 miles, widened to 500 feet opposite the Colorado Iron & Fuel Corp.'s plant, by the removal of 200 feet of the westerly end of Rattlesnake Island Shoal; thence 400 feet wide to the foot of Tonawanda Island opposite Second Avenue, North Tonawanda, a distance of 5,000 feet, ending in a turning basin about 1,230 feet long and 1,250 feet wide extending to a point opposite Sixth Avenue. The project also provides for the removal of rock shoals from the Lake Erie entrance to the canal, and in the canal south of Ferry Street Bridge, to a depth of 22 feet; for a channel 16 feet deep, 6,800 feet long, and generally 400 feet wide in Tonawanda inner harbor; for a channel 16 feet deep, 1,400 feet long, and generally 180 feet wide in Tonawanda Creek; for a ship lock at Bridge Street, Buffalo; for a bridge over the canal at Ferry Street, Buffalo; for the repair and 800-foot extension of Bird Island pier; for the improvement and extension of the guide pier; and for the repair of the towpath wall. The project depth in the canal is referred to low water datum in Lake Erie, elevation 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. The project depth in the river is referred to tne river surface when Lake Erie is at low water datum. Ordinary fluctuations of water level above the lock are from 3.5 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and extreme fluctuations produced by winds and other causes, are about 9 feet above to 31/2 feet below that plane. River fluctua- tions gradually decrease to about 70 percent of fluctuations above the lock when they reach North Tonawanda. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $11,246,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The (1953) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $300,000, including $200,000 for opera- tion and care. 1614 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Description of Black Rock look Location: Foot of Bridge St., Buffalo, N. Y. (in city limits). Dimensions: Length between miter sills ..----....---------...................-------------............--....... feet. 650 Available length for full width--------.-------........ -----------------------..... do - 625 Width in clear (between fenders) .. ...----- .---------...----------------..---------... do _ 68 Depth on miter sills at low water--. --------------- ------------------- do . 21.6 Lift.........----------......-----------------------------.........-----------------.....do-- 5 Foundation (lock): Bedrock. Dam: Fixed. Type of construction: Lock: Concrete walls; steel mitering gates. Dam: The dam consists of Squaw Island dike and Bird Island pier lying between the canal and Niagara River. The pier was built of timber cribs filled with stone in 1822- 34, chiefly by State of New York. Cost is unknown. Cost of lock.......--------------------------------------------.......---------------------------------...... $1, 037, 213.20 Approach walls and office storehouse.......---------------------------------.........---------- 526, 842. 53 Total-----------------------------------------------------------------------------..................................---.. 1, 564, 055. 73 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 11,1888 Dredging channel through Horseshoe Reef at outlet of Lake Erie and Tonawanda Inner Harbor, to 16 H.Annual Ex. Doc. 83, 50th Cong.,1st sess., Report, 1888, p. 2066, and June 3,1896 feet. Annual Report, 1897, pp.3116- June 13,1902 H. Doc. 143, 56th Cong., 1st sess., Deepening Tonawanda Creek to 16 feet ......------------... and Annual Report, 1900, p. 4152. June 13,1902 IDredging channel from Buffalo outer harbor to foot fH. Doc. 125, 56th Cong., 2d sess., Aug. 8,1917 J of Maryland St., Buffalo, to 21 feet. I and Annual Report, 1901, p. 3343. Mar. 3, 1905 Dredging channel from foot of Maryland St., Buf- H. Doc. 428, 58th Cong., 2d sess. falo, to natural deep-water pool upstream from Tonawanda Harbor to 21 feet; construction of ship lock and bridge; and repair of Bird Island pier and towpath wall. July 27,1916 Dredging channel along Tonawanda Island, with H. Doc. 658, 63d Cong., 2d sess. turning basin at its downstream end at the foot of the Island, to 21 feet. Mar. 2, 1919 Dredging triangular area at junction with Buffalo H. Doc. 1004, 65th Cong., 2d sess., Mar. 2,1945 north entrance channel. and H. Doe. 92, 79th Cong., 1st Sept. 22, 1922 Widening channel at foot of Maryland St., Buffalo ..- H. Doe. 981, 66th Cong., 3d sess. Mar. 3,1925 Widening canal south of International Bridge and H. Doc. 289, 68th Cong., 1st sess. removal of westerly end of Rattlesnake Island Shoal. June 26,19341 Operation and care of improvements provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. 3 Aug. 30,19352 Removal of rock shoals in Lake Erie entrance to H. Doc. 28, 73d Cong., 1st sess. canal, and in canal south of Ferry St. Bridge, to 22 feet; enlargement of North Tonawanda turning basin; extension of Bird Island pier; improvement of guide pier at the lock; and elimination of upper 150 feet of Tonawanda Creek channel from the project. 3 Mar. 2,1945 Widening Lake Erie entrance to canal__-------------_ H. Doe. 92, 79th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. 2 Authorized May 28, 1935, by Emergency Relief Administration Act of 1935. 3 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are no freight terminals along the clhan- nel above the Black Rock lock. Along the upstream end of the channel there are 2 small boat har- bors, 1 unused seaplane terminal, 1 Naval Militia dock, 2 yacht club docks, and several other privately owned servicing and storage docks for recreational and other small craft, and 2 State-owned barge canal terminals at Erie Basin. Below the Black Rock lock and at Tonawanda Harbor, there are RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N.. Y., DISTRICT 1615 6 terminals for petroluem products, 2 for iron ore, stone, and pig iron, 2 for coal, 1 for molasses, 4 for sand and gravel, 1 for lumber, and 1 for pulpwood, all of which are private. There are also two State-owned barge canal terminals at Tonawanda, N. Y. There are seven marine service and supply docks for recreational and other small craft. The Corps of Engineers owns a wharf adjacent to the Black Rock lock, which is private. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. (See Lake Series No. 1, revised 1951, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year. Government plant and hired labor removed 49,331 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths in Black Rock Channel and Tonawanda Harbor at a cost of $32,863, removed obstructions from the channels at a cost of $11,059, repaired 70 linear feet of Towpath wall at a cost of $6,998, and performed miscellaneous inspection services at the project at a cost of $7,287. Operating and care: The lock was in continuous operation 275 days. The lock was closed January 6 through March 30, 1953, inclusive, for underwater cleaning and repairs. The Ferry Street Bridge was in continuous operation 279 days and in operation during the day only for 70 days. The signal station at the foot of West Genesee Street, Buffalo, N. Y., was in continuous operation 266 days, and was closed from December 23, 1952, to April 1, 1953, inclusive. The cost for this year was $214,371. Twelve thousand and fifty-five square feet of the east wall of the lock chamber were resurfaced, by contract at a cost of $72,158. A study, by hired labor, to consider replacement or mod- ernization of Black Rock lock and appurtenant structures was con- tinued at a cost of $1,409. The total cost for the year was $346,144.99, of which $287,938 was for operating and care, including $73,567 for improvement and reconstruction and $58,207 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $327,768.90. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 92 percent complete. The channel from Buffalo Harbor north entrance to opposite Sixth Avenue, North Tonawanda, is complete. The dif- ferent sections of this channel were completed to project depth as follows: Lake Erie section in 1909; Black Rock Canal section in 1915; Niagara River section from lock to deepwater pool above Tonawanda, in 1913; and Tonawanda section, including turning basin, 1921. The channel was further widened as follows: The triangular area at Lake Erie entrance to the canal was completed in 1922 and transferred from Buffalo Harbor project in 1945; Lake Erie section was widened at the bend opposite foot of Georgia Street, Buffalo, in 1924; Black Rock Canal section, just south of the International Bridge at Buffalo, in 1928, and opposite the foot of Maryland Street, Buffalo, in 1930; and Niagara River section in the vicinity of the westerly end of the Rattle- snake Island shoal in 1928. Rock shoals extending above a depth of 21.4 feet were removed from the Lake Erie entrance to the canal and in the canal south of Ferry Street Bridge, in 1937. Rock shoals ex- tending above a depth of 22 feet were removed from the Lake Erie entrance to the canal, in Black Rock Canal, and in the Niagara River portion of the canal in 1948-1949. The Tonawanda Creek channel was completed in 1902. Tona- 1616 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 wanda inner harbor channel was completed in 1904. The enlarge- ment of the Tonawanda turning basin and the extension of Bird Island pier, were completed in 1936. The lock, including wing walls and retaining walls above the lock, was completed in 1914, and the 100- foot east wing wall extension in 1927. The guide pier connecting with the west lower wing wall was completed in 1916, except for the 200-foot northerly extension and construction of concrete platform in the angle. The upstream 100 linear feet of the lower West Guide Pier were repaired during 1951. The bridge at Ferry Street was completed in 1914, and the lock-operating houses in 1924. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of the improvements and extension of the guide pier, as authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, and widening the Lake Erie entrance to the canal. All structures are in poor condition. Both the towpath wall and Bird Island pier are badly deteriorated and require considerable an- nual maintenance. Several sections of the towpath wall fail yearly, requiring removal of stone and debris from the channel and repair of the structure. The operating equipment and controls for the Black Rock lock are antiquated and inefficient. The east channel face of the lock wall was repaired in 1953, and the west channel face is badly deteriorated. The upper wing wall of the lock has shifted laterally approximately 2 feet at the maximum point, and the concrete super- structure on the lower wing wall is badly cracked indicating a possible failure of the timber-crib. The controlling depths at low water datum are Black Rock channel 21 feet, 20 feet in the Niagara River section of the channel and in the Tonawanda turning basin, Tonawanda inner harbor 14 feet, and Tonawanda Creek channel, 12 feet. The costs and expenditures of the existing project were $14,686,- 195.42, of which $10,066,019.35, including $1,764,921.94 Emergency Relief funds was for new work, $1,793,097.08 for maintenance, and $2,827,078.99 for operating and care. In addition, the sum of $1,356,- 006.68 was expended between July 9, 1914, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated--- ........ $157, 500.00 ..... . -- $26,201.30 .------------- -------. $10, 124, 046. 63 Cost__--------------- 492, 929. 89 $105. 75 ------------ ---------------------- 1 10, 124, 046. 63 Expenditures-....... 763, 329. 49 -744. 67 --------------------------------.... 10, 124, 046. 63 Maintenance: Appropriated-........ 306, 000. 00 457, 200. 00 333, 000.00 $233, 000. 00 $315, 000.00 5, 979, 198. 79 Cost------------------_ 370, 914. 00 367, 515. 17 375, 017. 61 255, 926. 39 246, 144. 99 5, 976, 182. 75 Expenditures- ........ 380, 642. 17 358, 208. 32 350, 750. 05 294, 318. 52 327, 768. 90 5, 969, 298. 75 1 Includes $58,027.28 for new work for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project---- $1, 179, 980, 65 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N., Y., DISTRICT 1617 13. NIAGARA RIVER, N. Y. Location. This improvement covers that portion of the Niagara River from Tonawanda Harbor, N. Y., to Niagara Falls, N. Y., a distance of 71/2 miles, and compensating works near the head of the river. The downstream limit of the improvement is about 16 miles from the mouth of the river at Lake Ontario. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 312.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 13, 1892, August 18, 1894, and June 25, 1910. For further details, see page 1970 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1619 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 12 feet deep and 300 feet wide in the east channel from the downstream end of the existing 21-foot channel opposite Sixth Avenue, North Tonawanda, to the upstream end of the 12.7-foot channel near the Niagara Falls water- works intake crib; and for a channel 12.7 feet deep and from 300 to 4.00 feet wide from the Navy Island channel (natural) to the foot of Hyde Park Boulevard (formerly called Sugar Street), Niagara Falls, N. Y. The project also provides for the construction of compensating works just above the contracted section of the river at Fort Erie, this work forming a part of the project for deeper channels in the connect- ing waters of the Great Lakes. The project depths are referred to the river surface when Lake Erie is at low water datum, elevation 570.5 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctuations of water level are from 3 feet above to low water datum, and extreme fluctuations, produced by wind and other causes, are from 51/2 feet above to 11/2 feet below that plane. The estimate of cost for new work (1953), is $3,239,000, including $2,776,000 for compensating works, but is exclusive of $27,562.50 con- tributed by local interests, and amounts expended on previous projects. The (1953) estimate of cost of annual maintenance is $9,000, of which $5,000 is for maintenance of the compensating works. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25,1912 Dredging channel from the Navy Island natural H. Doc. 549, 62d Cong., 2d sess. channel to the Niagara Falls waterworks channel, and deepening the last-named channel to the foot of Hyde Park Blvd., all to depth of 12.7 feet. July 3, 1930 Deepening channel from North Tonawanda to the H. Doc.1 No. 289, 71st Cong., 2d Niagara Falls waterworks intake crib, to 12 feet. sess. Do ......----- Construction of compensating works ........-------------- H. Doc. 253, 70th Cong., 1st sess.' 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There is one terminal, which is occupied by a builder's supply company, whose facilities are open to shippers of commodities for which the facilities are suited. These facilities are considered adequate for the small amount of existing commerce. 278038-53-voL. 2- 40 1618 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Two yacht club docks and several other privately owned servicing and storage docks are for recreational and other small craft. Operations and results during fiscal year. Government plant and hired labor removed obstructions from the channels at a cost of $1,487, and performed miscellaneous inspection services at the project at a cost of $4,354. The total costs and expenditures of maintenance for the year were $5,841.37. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 40 percent complete. The east channel from North Tonawanda to the Niagara Falls waterworks intake and Schlossers Channel from Niagara Falls waterworks intake to the foot of Hyde Park Boule- vard, were completed in 1934. The work remaining to be done is the construction of the compensating works just above the contracted section of the river at Fort Erie. The controlling depth in the chan- nels is 11.4 feet at low water datum. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project were $541,- 300.91, of which $463,386.62, including $94,512.24 public works funds, was for new work and $77,914.29 for maintenance. In addition, $27,562.50 was expended from contributed funds for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated_-------- ---------------------------------------------- 2 $531, 893.86 Cost---- ----------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 531,893.86 Expenditures....--------- . ------------------------------------ ------------ 12 531, 893. 86 Maintenance: Appropriated ...--------. $2, 445. 95 $14, 500. 00 $72. 29 ------------ $6, 000.00 78, 072. 92 Cost ---------------- 2, 450. 11 14, 572. 29 ---------------------- 5, 841.37 77, 914. 29 Expenditures .....--------. 2, 450. 11 14, 500. 00 72. 29 ------------ 5, 841.37 77, 914. 29 1 Includes $68,507.24 for new work for previous projects. 2 In addition, $27,562.50 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project _________---- $2, 775, 613. 38 14. WILSON HARBOR, N. Y. Location. This harbor is at the mouth of the east branch of Twelve Mile Creek, which enters Lake Ontario 12 miles easterly of the mouth of the Niagara River, and 67 miles westerly of Rochester Harbor, N. Y. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 25.) Previous project. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1875. For further details, see Annual Report for 1889, page 2395, et. seq., and Annual Report for 1905, page 628. Existing project. This provides for the restoration of the east and west parallel piers, 850 feet and 832 feet in length, respectively, and for an entrance channel 80 feet wide and 8 feet deep. The existing project is referred to low water datum for Lake On- tario, elevation 244 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctuations of water surface are from 4 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and fluctuations due to wind are small. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1619 The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 679, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). The cost of new work for the completed project was $387,319. The (1953) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. One fish dock and a number of recreational boating facilities are all privately owned and suitable only for small craft. One small craft dock, owned by the village of Wilson, is open to the public. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Conditionat end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1950. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $357,- 317.80, of which $329,976.55 was for new work and $27,341.25 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June _ 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated- ..... _ _ $332, 500.00 -$12,000.00 -$1, 323. 45 - ... .. .. .. $387, 319.00 Cost.._--------------- 133, 065. 71 186, 110. 84 ------------.........----------...------------ 387, 319. 00 Expenditures-__ --. .. 109, 035. 12 210,141.43---------------------------------- 387, 319. 00 Maintenance: ... Appropriated--- ..... ------------ 27, 341.25 .. ..------------ ... 44, 255. 73 Cost------- ----------------------- 27, 341. 25 ..-.--------........ 44, 255. 73 Expenditures--..--- ----------------------- 27, 341.25 ..------------ ..----------- 44, 255. 73 1 Includes $57,342.45 for new work and $16,914.48 for maintenance for previous projects. 15. OLCOTT HARBOR, N. Y. Location. This harbor consists of a pier-protected channelway in the mouth of Eighteen Mile Creek, on Lake Ontario, 18 miles east of the mouth of Niagara River, and 63 miles by water west of Rochester Harbor, N. Y. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 25.) Previous project. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1867, and was modified by approval of the Chief of Engineers June 18, 1891. For further details, see page 1971 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1621 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel, 12 feet deep and 140 feet wide, from the lake to the inner ends of parallel timber- crib piers about 200 feet apart, the west pier to be 873 feet long and the east pier 850 feet long. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake On- tario, elevation 244 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctuations of water surface are from 4 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and fluctuations due to wind are small. The cost of new work for the completed project was $1,500, ex- clusive of amounts expended on previous projects, all of which was contributed by local interests. The (1953) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $5,000. 1620 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1867 Dredging channel 11 feet deep between parallel piers 1_ Annual Report, 1866, pt. III, p. 15, and pt. IV, p. 158. Mar. 4, 1913 -beepening:. channelto 12 -feet.. and. maintenance of H. Doc. 780, 62d Cong., 2d sess.2 west pier. 1 Completed under previous project. 2 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Local interests have expended about $10,000 since August 1925, re- placing old timber superstructure on east pier with concrete, and dredging in the channel. The sum of $5,000 was contributed in 1928 by local interests toward the cost of replacing old timber superstruc- ture on west pier with concrete. Terminal facilities. The facilities consist of private docks for rec- reational craft, and one tour boat dock and privately owned servicing and storage facilities for recreational and other small craft. Operationsandresults during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1918 at a cost of $1,500, all contributed by local interests. The wooden superstructure has been replaced with concrete in 614.6 linear feet of the west pier. A length of 800 linear feet of the east pier has been reinforced and repaired with steel sheet piling and concrete. Approximately 700 linear feet of the west pier are in need of repairs. The controlling depth in the channel is 6 feet at low water datum. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $244,- 739.80 for maintenance. In addition, $6,500 was expended from con- tributed funds, $1,500 for new work, and $5,000 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ....... .... 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 New work: Appropriated--- .....------------------.........------------...........-----------... ..............------------- $140, 209. 86 __------ Cost_--- ---------------------------------------------------------- 140, 209. 86 Expenditures ..........------------------...........-------...---------------------- .........................------------... 140, 209.86 Maintenance: Appropriated- ._-___ .$143, 000. 00 $17, 997. 52 ...................-----------.....----------------------- 283, 698. 99 Cost--------------- 17, 312.24 143, 685.28 ---------------------------------- ............ 283, 698. 99 Expenditures ...--- 11, 246. 72 149, 750.80 ------------...............--. 283, 698. 99 IIncludes $140,209.86 for new work and $38,959.19 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition, $1,500 for new work and $5,000 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. 16. ROCHESTER (CHARLOTTE) HARBOR, N. Y. Location. On the south shore of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Genesee River, 59 miles westerly from Oswego, N. Y. (See U. S. Lake Survey Charts Nos. 2 and 238.) Previousprojects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1829, August 2, 1882, and by authority of the Chief of Engineers on RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N., Y., DISTRICT 1621 July 18, 1896, and March 2, 1897. For further details, see page 1971 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1623 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel from deep water in the lake to New York Central Railroad bridge near the mouth of the river on an alinement centrally located with respect to the entrance piers, and with a width of 300 feet lakeward of the pierheads and 200 feet shoreward of the pierheads, and a depth of 20 feet, and for a turn- ing basin of the same depth, 600 feet in width, opposite the municipal terminal; thence for maintenance of a channel 20 feet deep and ap- proximately 150 feet wide to a point 200 feet upstream from the Genesee docks, without dredging closer than 50 feet to existing bulk- heads; and for parallel piers of the timber-crib type with concrete superstructure, about 450 feet apart, from the lake to the pool at the mouth of the Genesee River, the west pier to be 3,036 feet long and the east pier 2,699 feet long. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Ontario, elevation 244 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctua- tions of water surface are from 4 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and fluctuations due to winds are small. The cost of new work for the completed project was $79,092, exclu- sive of amounts expended on previous projects. The (1953) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $90,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1829 Construction of piers 1_.__ __.-------- _Annual Report, 1874, p. 247. Aug. 2,1882 Extension of piers to 15-foot contour in the lake 1___... Annual Report, 1881, p. 2437. Concrete superstructure on piers 1---- - ..-- ..------- Annual Report, 1905, p. 2393. June 25, 1910 Deepening channel to 20 feet _____I. Doc. 342, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30, 1935 Dredging of the entrance channel and turning basin, H. Doc. 484, 72d Cong., 2d sess.3 and the elimination of the inner ends of the east and west piers, all to present project dimensions. Mar. 2,1945 Maintenance of the existing channel upstream of the H. Doc. 139, 76th Cong., 1st sess.3 New York Central RR. bridge. 1 Completed under previous projects. 2Authorized May 28, 1935, by Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935. 3 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There is 1 coal terminal, 1 inactive car-ferry terminal, and 1 municipal passenger and miscellaneous freight termi- nal, all open to the public. Two yacht club docks and several other privately owned servicing and storage docks, are for recreational and other small craft. These facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Government plant and hired labor removed 226,407 cubic yards of material for restoration of project depths in the channels and turning basin at a cost of $63,976, made repairs to the west pier at a cost of $2,397, performed miscella- neous inspection services at the project at a cost of $2,399, and worked on preparation of plans and specifications for rebuilding sections of the east pier at a cost of $3,884. The total cost of maintenance for the year was $72,655.85. The total expenditures were $69,872.74. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was corn- 1622 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 pleted in 1935 at a cost of $79,092. A length of 1,265 linear feet of the west pier has been reinforced and repaired with steel sheet piling and concrete. An additional 1,080 feet of the west pier and the lake- ward 700 feet of the east pier crib and superstructure are failing, the crib filling stone has escaped and the concrete is badly cracked. The present channel was completed in 1935. The channel is unstable and requires annual dredging to maintain project depth. The con- trolling depth in the river channel and the turning basin is 20 feet at low water datum. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $1,418,- 236.85, of which $79,092.16, including $57,284.06 Emergency Relief funds, was for new work and $1,339,144.69 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated ...---------------------------------------------------------- $326, 886. 04 Cost--..--- ------------------------------------------------------------ 326,886.04 Expenditures ---------- ------------ ......... ------------ ------------------------ 326, 886.04 Maintenance: Appropriated- ... $144, 000. 00 $69, 339. 04 $54, 000.00 $54, 500. 00 $144, 000. 00 2, 030, 801.02 Cost... ..--------------. 306, 190. 73 114, 153. 81 56, 801. 79 61, 505. 55 72, 655.85 1, 956, 673. 76 Expenditures- _._.. 292, 551. 88 134, 356. 24 54, 938. 16 59,142. 16 69.872. 74 1, 956, 673. 76 1 Includes $247,793.88 for new work and $617,529.07 for maintenance for previous projects. 17. GREAT SODUS BAY HARBOR, N. Y. Location. On Sodus Bay, which is a nearly landlocked indenta- tion of the south shore of Lake Ontario, 29 miles westerly from Oswego, N. Y. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 234.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1829, and June 23, 1866. For further details, see page 1972 of An- nual Report for 1915, and page 1626 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for an entrance channel parallel to the entrance piers, extending from deep water in the lake to deep water in the bay, 22 feet deep and 300 feet wide to just lakeward of the pierheads, thence narrowing to 200-foot width with 20-foot depth between the piers, widening to 300-foot width with 20-foot depth to deep water in Great Sodus Bay; for parallel piers, 450 feet apart, of timber-cribs with concrete superstructure, the west pier 1,580 feet long and the east pier 1,294 feet long; for an east breakwater, 1,653 feet long, of timber-cribs with concrete superstructure, extending from the inner end of the east pier to Charles Point; and for a west breakwater, 2,200 feet long, of stone-filled timber-cribs, extending from the inner end of the west pier to Sodus Point, not maintained. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake Ontario, elevation 244 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctua- tions of water surface are from 4 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and fluctuations due to wind are small. The cost of new work for the completed project was $249,187, ex- clusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The (1953) esti- mate for annual cost of maintenance is $20,000. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N.. Y., DISTRICT 1623 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1829 Construction of piers and breakwater 1 Annual Report, 1876, pt. II, p. 589. Aug. 2, 1882- Extension of piers to 15-foot contour in the lake__ - Annual Report, 1881, p. 2442. Mar. 3,1925 Deepening and widening of channel to 18-foot depth H. Doc. 192, 68th Cong., 1st sess.2 and 150-foot width. July 3, 1930 Widening channel lakeward of the piers to 250 feet - - -.. Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 17, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 Dredging channel to present project dimensions ....- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 23, 72d Cong., 1st sess.2 1 Completed under previous projects. 2Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There is one coal terminal which is open to shippers of coal, one fish dock which is private, and one passenger tour boat dock. A yacht club dock and several other privately owned servicing and storage docks are for recreational and other small craft. These terminals are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Government plant and hired labor removed 16,988 cubic yards of material for the restora- tion of project depths in the channel at a cost of $10,523, and performed miscellaneous inspection services at the project at a cost of $1,723. The total cost of maintenance for the year was $12,245.28. The total expenditures were $12,121.18. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1940 at a cost of $249,187. The piers are generally in poor con- dition. In a 450-foot section of the east pier and a 900-foot section of the west pier, the concrete superstructure is badly disintegrated and cracked. The controlling depth was 22 feet in the entrance channel, and 20 feet in the channel between the piers. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $943,- 025.83, of which $249,187.20 was for new work and $693,838.63 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated_ . ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ $610,959. 00 Cost------- ------------------------------------------------------- 1610, 959. 00 Expenditures -- ----- ------------------------------------------------ 1610, 959. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated-_ .... $10,000. 00 $13, 500. 00 $10, 500. 00 -$2, 500. 00 $13, 300. 00 695, 017. 45 Cost--------------- 11, 591. 91 10, 938. 53 9, 842. 26 2, 205. 29 12, 245. 28 693, 838. 63 Expenditures --------- 10, 664. 29 10, 675. 36 10, 936. 43 709. 72 12, 121. 18 693, 838. 63 1Includes $361,771.80 for new work and for previous projects. 18. LITTLE SODUS BAY HARBOR, N. Y. Location. This harbor is located on Little Sodus Bay, which is an indentation of the south shore of Lake Ontario, 15 miles westerly from Oswego, N. Y. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 227.) 1624 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of Au- gust 30, 1852, June 23, 1866, and March 3, 1871. For further details, see page 1973 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1628 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing p'roject. This provides for an entrance channel, 151/2 feet deep and 150 feet wide from the lake to the bay, between parallel piers of the timber-crib type with concrete superstructure about 250 feet apart, the west pier to be 1,747 feet long and the east pier 1,810 feet long, connected at its inner end with a timber-crib concrete break- water 1,680 feet long. The project depth is referred to low water datum for Lake On- tario, elevation 244 feet above mean tide at New York City. Ordi- nary fluctuations of water surface are from 4 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum, and fluctuations due to winds are small. The cost for new work for the completed project was $69,066, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The (1953) 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 Arg. 30,1852 June 23,1866 West entrance pier 1---- ----------- -_- Extension of west pier and construction of west _ Annual Report, 1874, p. 256. Do. breakwater, and dredging channel 12 feet deep, 400 feet wide.' Mar. 3,1871 East pier and east breakwater 1_ _ _ Annual Report, 1871, p. 234. Mar. 3,1881 Extension of piers lakeward to 15 i-foot contour, Annual Report, 1881, pp. 2444 and and dredging channel to 15/ feet. 2446.2 June 13,1902 Extension of east pier 300 feet lakeward....------------ Annual Report, 1901, p. 3364. 1 Completed under previous projects. 2 Contains latest published map. Terminal facilities. There are docks for small recreational craft, and one passenger tour boat dock, all of which are private. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Conditionat end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1906 at a cost of $69,066. The structures are in poor condition. In an 800-foot portion of the west pier, and an 800-foot portion of the east pier, the concrete has disintegrated, cracked, and settled. An 800-foot portion of the east breakwater is in need of repairs. The east pier is breached for a length of 30 feet. There is a controlling depth of 7.5 feet at low water datum in the entrance channel. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $604,- 137.01, of which $69,066.20 was for new work and $535,070.81 for maintenance. Proposed operations. No work is scheduled during the fiscal year 1954. The sum of $26,200 can be profitably expended for the follow- ing schedule of work during the fiscal year 1955 for maintenance: Repairs to 60 linear feet of the east pier, by contract, spring 1955_... $25, 000 Examination soundings in the channel, by Government plant, summer 1954 ---- ---------------------------- 1,200 Total ------------------ ---------- 26,200 RIVERS AND HARBORS--BUFFALO, N., Y:, DISTRICT 1625 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated .....---------... ------------ ------------.....---------- ...------------.. .. $, 301,393. 95 Cost---------- .. ......-------.....--------------------------------- ----------- 1301,393. 95 Expenditures__ __----- __------------ __-__---- _-------------__ _____ ---------- - 1301,393. 95 Maintenance: Appropriated ..................... $109. 32 $874. 79 .................------------------------ 535, 070. 81 Cost_................. __ ... .____. 109.32 874.79 ------------------------ 535, 070. 81 Expenditures- -------.-------- _ 109. 32 874. 79 -........ ..........- .- 535, 070. 81 1 Includes $232,327.75 for new work for previous projects. 19. OSWEGO HARBOR, N. Y. Location. On the south shore of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Oswego River, 59 miles easterly from Rochester, N. Y. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 225.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1827, March 2, 1831, June 23, 1866, July 25, 1868, July 11, 1870, March 3, 1881, September 19, 1890, the Sundry Civil Act of March 3, 1893, and River and Harbor Acts of August 18, 1894, June 3, 1896, March 2, 1907, and March 2, 1919. For further details, see page 1973 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1630 of Annual Report for 1938. Eisting project. This provides for the following: a. An outer harbor, about 280 acres in area, formed by a system of breakwaters comprising an outer west breakwater 4,478 feet long con- nected with the shore, consisting of 4,359 feet of stone-filled timber cribs with concrete superstructure and 119 feet of rubble-mound con- struction; a west arrowhead rubble-mound breakwater 2,700 feet long; an east arrowhead rubble-mound breakwater about 1,180 feet long; and an outer east rubble-mound breakwater about 4,900 feet long, con- nected with the shore. b. A depth of 21 feet in soft material and 22 feet in hard material in the west outer harbor west of the east side of the Lackawanna coal dock; a depth of 21 feet in the outer harbor between the arrowhead breakwaters, in the west outer harbor east of the Lackawanna coal dock, and between the harbor lines in the Oswego River north of the north line of Seneca Street; no dredging to be done within 100 feet of the breakwaters nor within 50 feet of the established harbor lines, except in the river. c. A channel 250 feet wide in the east outer harbor, and an irregular shaped basin at the easterly end, with depths of 18 feet in soft material and 19 feet in hard material. d. Maintenance of 145 feet of the west inner breakwater. The project depths are referred to low water datum for Lake On- tario, elevation 244 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary fluctuations of water surface are from 4 feet above to 0.5 foot below low-water datum, and fluctuations due to wind are small. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $17,334,600. The (1953) estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $62,700. 1626 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, T. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 11, 1870 Construction of outer west breakwater 1_--- ._ -....... Annual Report 1870, pp. 54, 220, and 221. Mar. July 2, 1907 3, 1930 1__ H.Rivers Repair of outer west breakwater under plan (A) .. Construction of arrowhead breakwaters; deepening Dec. 55, 58th Cong., 2d sess. and Harbors Committee outer harbor between the arrowhead breakwaters, Doec. 24, 71st Cong., 2d sess. the west outer harbor east of Delaware, Lacka- wanna & Western coal dock, and Oswego River north of Seneca St., to 21 feet; and deepening west outer harbor, west of Delaware, Lackawanna & Western coal dock, to 16 feet. Aug. 30, 1935 Widening of channel to harbor lines in Oswego River Rivers and Harbors Committee 2 north of Seneca St. Dec. 7, 74th Cong., 1st sess. 2 Oct. 17,1940 Closing the gap in the west breakwater; deepening H. Doe. 96, 76th Cong., 1st sess. the west outer harbor, west of the east line of the Lackawanna coal dock, to project depth. 2 June 30,1948 Construction of east outer breakwater; removal of H. Doc. 722, 80th Cong., 2d sess. inner end of east arrowhead breakwater; and dredging channel and basin in east outer harbor. 1Completed under previous projects. 2 Contains latest published map. Recommended modifications of project. Modifications of the ex- isting project to provide for a detached breakwater 850 feet long at the harbor entrance, and the removal of shoals to a depth of 25 feet below low water datum in the approach to the entrance, all at an esti- mated cost of $1,811,000 for construction and $5,000 annually for maintenance in addition to that now required, have been recommended in House Document No. 487, 81st Congress, 2d session. Local cooperation. The act of June 30, 1948, provides for con- struction of the east outer harbor, provided local interests give assur- ances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will provide without cost to the United States all necessary lands, ease- ments, and rights-of-way necessary for construction of the project and subsequent maintenance, as and when required; hold and save the United States free from damage due to the construction and subse- quent maintenance of the project; construct a wharf about 1,300 feet long, including the necessary extension of the water intake line, in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers, and construct handling and storage facilities of such design and capacity as to insure expeditious handling and adequate storage for the wood pulp required by paper mills in the vicinity, and for prospective com- merce in soybeans; dredge and maintain the area between the project limit and wharf face to project depth; and agree to receive, handle, and store, at reasonable and equal terms to all, the wood pulp require- ments of paper mills in the vicinity. Assurances of local cooperation were furnished and submitted for approval. The assurances were re- turned without action because they were not in strict accordance with the requirements. Negotiations are in progress to obtain the revised assurances. All prior conditions have been complied with. Terminal facilities. One coal terminal and two State-owned termi- nals for grain and barge canal traffic are open to the public. Two RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1627 terminals for coal, 1 for cement, 1 for woodpulp, and 1 for fish are private. One dock owned by the State naval militia and one by the city of Oswego are used by recreational craft. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Government plant and hired labor removed 51,660 cubic yards of material for the restoration of project depths in the outer harbor, at a cost of $13,286; made re- pairs to the west breakwater at a cost of $40,452; and performed mis- cellaneous inspection services at a cost of $2,881. The total cost of maintenance for the year was $56,618.84. The total expenditures were $56,461.25. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 30 percent complete. The west outer breakwater was completed in 1882, and was originally 6,032 feet long with a 119-foot gap near the west- erly end, but was reduced to 4,359 feet in 1931, and the gap was closed in 1942. The west arrowhead breakwater was completed in 1931, and the east arrowhead breakwater in 1932. The old lighthouse pier, a part of the west inner breakwater, and the upper and lower islands in Oswego River, were removed in 1931. A depth of 21 feet was ob- tained in Oswego River to within 50 feet of the harbor line and in the outer harbor east of the Lackawanna coal dock, except a strip about 200 feet wide along the harbor line east of the mouth of the river, in 1932. The channel in Oswego River was widened to the harbor lines in 1937. A channel, 16 feet deep and 100 feet wide, with a turning basin at its westerly end, was dredged in 1932 in the outer harbor west of the Lackawanna coal dock. The channel was widened to 250 feet and deepened to 21 feet below low water datum in 1948. The breakwaters are generally in fair condition except that the riprap protection along the lake side of the old west breakwater for a length of approximately 1,000 feet has settled, and a 400-foot portion of the concrete section has disintegrated and broken; slope stone in portions of the west arrowhead breakwater has disintegrated and settled and the core stone in a 1,500-foot section of the west breakwater has settled in many places. A depth of 21 feet at low water datum is available in the Oswego River to the north line of Seneca Street, and in the outer harbor east of the Lackawanna coal dock, except in a 200-foot-wide strip along the harbor line east of the mouth of the Oswego River which has a controlling depth of 18 feet. The 250-foot channel in the outer har- bor west of the Lackawanna coal dock and the turning basin have a controlling depth of 21 feet at low water datum. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is the deepening of the 200-foot strip along the harbor line east of the Oswego River, deepening the remainder of the outer harbor west of the Lackawanna coal dock, and construction of the east outer harbor. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $5,016,843.92, of which $4,260,354.32 was for new work and $756,489.60 for maintenance. 1628 REPORT OF CHIEF OF" ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ... . 30 , 19 53 , in c lu d - ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated---...----... ............-$866. 53$5, $3, 000. 00--- 448, 331. 59 Cost...--------------- 30, 747. 73 ------------ ------ ------------ ------------ 5, 448, 331. 59 Expenditures..-------- 63,064.75 ----------------------------------------- 5, 448,331. 59 Maintenance: Appropriated ---_..... 6, 500. 00 $56,000.00 32, 000. 00 $6, 000. 00 $57, 000. 00 1, 703, 624. 92 Cost---------------- , 358,60 55, 911. 43 33, 708. 47 5, 518. 96 56,618. 84 1, 702, 173. 91 Expenditures ...--------- 6, 926. 73 55, 224. 03 34, 177. 65 5,087.74 56, 461. 25 1, 702, 173. 91 1 Includes $1,187,977.27 for new work and $945,684.31 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------ $13,074, 245.68 20. OGDENSBURG HARBOR, N. Y. Location. This harbor is locted on the south bank of the St. Law- rence River, 62 miles by water from Lake Ontario. (See U. S. Lake Survey Chart No. 13.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1867, August 2, 1882, and September 19, 1890, by authority of the Chief of Engineers dated February 27, 1897; and by River and Har- bor Act of March 3, 1899. For further details of previous projects, see page 1975 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1635 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for an upper entrance channel 400 feet wide, a city waterfront channel 350 feet wide, and for a lower entrance channel 250 feet wide, all suitably widened at entrances to, and at angles in channels, and all 19 feet deep; and for a lower basin 2,400 to 3,500 feet wide and 21 feet deep, extending from deep water in the river to within 50 feet of the existing dock lines. The project depths are referred to the river surface when Lake Ontario is at low water datum, elevation 244 feet above mean tide at New York. Ordinary seasonal fluctuations of water surface are from 4 feet above to 0.5 foot below low water datum. Other fluctuations due to wind and other causes are small. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $551,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The (1953) 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 Deepening the several channels to 19 feet_--...... H. Doec. 920, 60th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1919 Widening upper entrance channel to 400 feet, and H. Doe. 663, 64th Cong., 1st sess. city front to 350 feet. Aug. 30,19351 Enlarging and deepening lower basin to 21 feet, and H. Doc.266, 72d Cong., 1st sess.2 removal of old elevator wharf. 1 Authorized by Public Works Administration, Sept. 6, 1933. 2 Contains latest published map. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N, Y., DISTRICT 1629 Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. Two terminals for coal, 5 for petroleum prod- ucts, 2 for pulpwood, and 1 for sand, are private. There is a car-ferry terminal, and a terminal for a passenger and automobile ferry. The city of Ogdensburg owns a terminal which is used by large passenger vessels, and is open to the public. The facilities are considered ade- quate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Government plant and hired labor performed miscellaneous inspection services at the project at a cost of $815.50. The expenditures were $515.43. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 95 percent complete. The channels were deepened to 19 feet in 1913. The upper entrance channel was widened to 400 feet in 1920 and to 700 feet in 1935. Removal of the elevator wharf and deepening of the lower basin were completed in 1935, except for the removal of hard-material shoals, which remains to be done to complete the project. There is a controlling depth of 17 feet in the channels, and a depth of 20 feet in the lower basin, at low water datum. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project were $793,- 480.37, of which $375,085.40, including $174,548.79 Public Works funds, were for new work and $418,394.97 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June .... 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 New work: Appropriated.....---- ------------------------------...---------------- ............--------........ ... .. $646, 465. 22 Cost-------------- ----- 646, 465. 22 Expenditures, ------ -------- --------------- ----- ------------ ------------ 646, 465. 22 Maintenance: Appropriated----__ - -$1, 000. 00 $11, 500. 00 $14, 000. 00 -- $1, 000. 00 $1, 500. 00 549, 891. 86 Cost ..---------------- 6, 467. 65 10;,035. 44 10, 001. 50 4, 162. 99 815. 50 548, 907. 29 Expenditures--..-.... 10,983. 39 11, 500. 00 8, 536. 94 4, 463. 06 515. 43 548, 907. 29 1 Includes $271,379.82 for new work and $130,512.32 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project __ _ $175, 914. 60 .___.... 21. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL)1 The total cost of the work during the fiscal year was $144,291.25 and the expenditures were $56,137.13 (including costs and expenditures of $21,852.51 for the year for the New England-New York resources survey). 1 See page 12 for New England-New York Inter-Agency Committee report. 1630 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 2, Maintenance: Appropriated __--- $157, 400. 00 $122, 200. 00 $619, 600. 00 $141,100. 00 $66, 300. 00 $2, 718, 073. 99 Cost--------------- 119, 661.38 160, 589. 60 333, 288. 43 350, 227. 10 144, 291. 25 2, 609, 280. 73 Expenditures.-_- _ 135, 412. 58 159, 086. 20 98, 977. 87 574, 694. 41 56, 137. 13 2, 609, 280. 73 1 In addition, $85,248,80 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. 2 Includes funds for salaries and expenses, American section, International Commission, and Niagara redevelopment remedial works investigations, as follows: Appropriated Costs Expenditures [Fiscal year 1951__ $35, 000. 00 1 Niagara remedial studies-__ Fiscal year 1952__ 103, 700. 00 $130,103. 85 $130, 103. 85 $130, 103. 85 [Fiscal year 1953__ -8, 596.15 Niagara power studies. -- year 1951__ 0Fiscal 450,000. 00 }550, 000. 00 462, 030. 32 462, 030. 32 3 Includes funds for New England-New York Inter-Agency Committee: Appropriated Costs Expenditures Fiscal year 1953__-..... ..... ... .......------------- $23, 500. 00 $21, 852. 51 $21, 852. 51 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal year 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated- ...------------------- --------------------------- $7, 200 $7, 200 Cost- .....---- --------- --- 7, 200 7, 200 Expenditures-------__ ___--------------------------- -------------- 7, 200 7, 200 22. PLANT ALLOTMENT, BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated ... .......-- ...-----------... --------- -$106,000.00 $17, 697. 80 $160, 000.00 $2, 112,472. 14 Cost - Expenditures Expenditures ______- __ -$323,608.20 -$323,608.201- $29,333.23 238,468.88 93, 171. 20 -60, 177.01 1, 792, 467. 1 1 RIVERS AND HARBORS--BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1631 23. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1951 amount Name of project see annual reqiired to report complete for- New work Maintenance 1. Sandusky River, Ohio 1 _________ 1894 2 $58, 000. 00 ..--------------------.... 2. Vermilion Harbor, Ohio-------------------- 1949 133, 277. 55 $60, 581. 44 .............. 3. Big (Cunningham) Creek, Ohio 3 (4) 2 19, 763. 12 .------------- ---........ 4. Cattaraugus Creek, N. Y.5-- (4) 57, 410. 00 ---------.------------ 5. Barcelona Harbor, N. Y___________------------- 1947 72, 216. 00 -------------- $988, 900 6. Grand View Bay, N. Y.7..................... 1948 1, 524. 02 --------------- 8 404, 200 7. Submerged Weir, Niagara River, N. Y_...... 1949 363, 864. 30 912, 337. 08 -------------- 8. Oak Orchard Harbor, N. Y.7---- 1947 214, 110. 09 -------. 10o--593, 800 9. Pultneyville Harbor, N . Y.11 ---- - -- 1934 68, 218. 66 20, 087. 30 ------ . .. . . 10. Port Bay, N. Y.7 __ - ....-...... ---. .- ....-----.... 12701,000 11. Port Ontario Harbor, N. Y_ _ 1949 56, 903. 84 13915, 800 12. Sackets Harbor, N. Y _______________________ 1948 25, 010. 16 -__-_______ 364, 000 13. Black River Harbor, N. Y.1 __-_- _ (4) 2 42, 401. 00 .........-------------- 14. St. Lawrence River between Ogdensburg, N. Y., and Lake Ontario 14- _ _ 1935 515, 977. 72 -------------- 1,881, 000 15. Cape Vincent Harbor, N. Y_____-- ________ 1951 275, 081. 87 36, 254. 04 151, 918 16. Morristown Harbor, N. Y_______---________-- 1949 6, 220. 93 9,105.94 17. Waddington Harbor, N. Y.15 1932 2 35, 500. 00 .......---- - 1620, 000 18. Grasse River (Massena), N. Y.1 17_-________- 1891 2 9, 000. 30 ....................... 1 Abandonment recommended in H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong.. 1st sess. 2 Amount includes maintenance; not separable. 3No commerce reported. 4 Only information available is in index to the reports of the Chief of Engineers. 5 Abandonment recommended in Ex. Doc. 16, 35th Cong., 1st sess. 6 Local interests required to contribute $7,500 additional. ? No work proposed pending compliance with conditions of local cooperation. 8 Local interests required to contribute $79,300 additional. $5,785.38 maintenance funds expenaed during fiscal year 1950. 10oLocal interests required to contribute $170,700 additional. 11Abandonment recommended in H. Doc. 375, 64th Cong., 1st sess. 12Local interests required to contribute $200,000 additional. 13Local interests required to contribute $211,300 additional. 14Channels adequate for commerce. 15No work has been done on the existing project, and none is proposed pending consideration of major im- provement of St. Lawrence River. 18Local interests required to contribute $26,000 additional. 17Channel improved by local interests. 24. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Allegheny River and tributaries River and Harbor Act, Apr. 13,1953 ............ Unfavor- and Genesee River and tribu- May 17, 1950. able. taries, New York and Pennsyl- vania, with a view to providing a through waterway for barge navigation. Atlantic Tidewaters Great Lakes Rivers and Harbors Com- Deep Waterway (under special mittee resolution, Mar. board). 7, 1928. Big Sandy Creek and Mexico Bay, Rivers and Harbors Com- N. Y., for improvement of Little mittee resolution, Oct. Salmon River. 2, 1946. Black Rock Channel and Tona- Rivers and Harbors Com- wanda Harbor, N. Y. mittee resolution, Oct. 21, 1946. Black Rock Channel and Tona- House Public Works Com- wanda Harbor, Niagara River mittee resolution, June 5, and Buffalo Harbor. 1951. Braddock Bay area, on shore of Lake River and Harbor Act, Ontario, and Fairhaven Beach July 3, 1930; act of Con- State Park, Hamlin Beach State gress, July 31, 1945. Park, and Selkirk Shores State Park (beach erosion study). 1632 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 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 Buffalo Harbor, N. Y ----------- House Public Works Com- Sept. 20,1952 Unfavor- mittee resolution, June 2, able. 1949. Buffalo Harbor, Black Rock Chan- House Public Works Com- nel and Tonawanda Harbor and mittee resolution, June 5, Niagara River. 1951. C attaraugus C reek, N . Y . _ __. River and Harbor Act, ............... July 24, 1946. Cattaraugus Creek, N. Y., with Senate Public Works Com- .............. reference to sedimentation at and mittee resolution, Jan. 6, ............... .- - - - - - - in vicinity of Irving, N. Y., and 1950. its effect on navigation and con- trol of floods. Cayuga Island, Niagara River, River and Harbor Act, N. Y., in Little River. Mar. 2, 1945. Chaumont Bay, N. Y., harbor of Rivers and Harbors Com- refuge. mittee resolution, Oct. 30, 1945. Chaumont River, Sawmill Bay, River and Harbor Act, N. Y. Mar. 2, 1945. C lev eland Harb or, O h io .........Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Dec. .- - - - - - - 28. 1946. Do------------------------- House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, July 13, 1949. Conneaut Harbor, Ohio ... ........ House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Apr. 13, 1948. Cuyahoga and Lake Counties, River and Harbor Act, Ohio, shore of Lake Erie from July 3, 1930; act of Con- east city line of Cleveland to gress, July 31, 1945. Chagrin River (beach erosion study). Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties, ....do ...- --.... - Apr. 6,1953 ---------- Do. Ohio, shore of Lake Erie from Sheffield Lake Village to Rocky River (beach erosion study). Dunkirk Harbor, N. Y., with a House Public Works Com- view to determining if it is ad- mittee resolution, June visable to modify existing proj- 17, 1948. ect at this time. Erie County, Ohio, shore line of River and Harbor Act, Nov. 14, 1952 H. Doc. Do. Lake Erie from Cedar Point to July 3, 1930; act of Con- 32, 83d Vermilion (beach erosion study). gress, July 31, 1945. Cong., 1stsess. Erie Harbor, Pa _..... . . House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Mar. 15, 1949. -- - -- - -- - Erie, Pa., beach erosion study River and Harbor Act, Presque Isle Peninsula, Pa. July 3, 1930, Act of Con- -- - - - - - - gress, July 31, 1945. Erie Lake, coast of, establishment River and Harbor Act, of harbors of refuge for light-draft Mar. 2, 1945. .,vessels for commercial and/or recreational purposes (report to be made by special division board). Erie Lake, south shore of, estab- -- do---. -- I-------------.-- --- lishment of harbors and harbors of refuge for light-draft commer- cial and fishing vessels and for recreational craft (report to be made by special division board). Erie Lake to Ohio River Canal, Rivers and Harbors Com- study of current estimate of costs mittee resolution, July and benefits for recommended 20, 1946. route, and advisability 'of depth for both lake and river traffic. Fairhaven Beach State Park, on River and Harbor Act, shore of Lake Ontario, and Brad July 3, 1930; act of Con- dock Bay area, Hamlin Beach gress, July 31, 1945. State Park, and Selkirk Shores State Park (beach erosion study). RIVERS AND HARBORS-BUFFALO, N.. Y., DISTRICT 1633 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 Genesee River and tributaries and River and Harbor Act, Apr. 13,1953 Unfavor- Allegheny River and tributaries, May 17, 1950. able. New York and Pennsylvania with a view to providing a through waterway for barge navigation. Great Lakes-Atlantic Tidewaters Rivers and Harbors Com- Deep Waterway (under special mittee resolution, Mar. board). 7, 1928. Great Lakes, the coasts of, partic- Rivers and Harbors Com- ularly with respect to harbor of mittee resolution, Sept. refuge at Hamlin Beach State 25, 1945. Park, N. Y. Great Lakes coasts, harbor of refuge Rivers and Harbors Com- ---------- --- at or in the vicinity of Chaumont mittee resolution, Oct. Bay, N. Y. 30, 1945. Great Lakes coasts, harbor of refuge Senate Public Works Com- -- --- --- -- at Sandy Pond, N. Y. mittee resolution, Feb. 10, 1950. Hamburg Township, N. Y., har- River and Harbor Act, -------------- bor at. Mar. 2, 1945. Hamlin Beach State Park, N. Y., Rivers and Harbors Com- -- -- -- -- harbors of refuge. mittee resolution, Sept. 25, 1945. Hamlin Beach State Park, on shore River and Harbor Act, -- --- " ------ of Lake Ontario, and Braddock July 3, 1930; act of Con- Bay area, Fairhaven Beach State gress, July 31, 1945. Park and Selkirk Shores State Park (beach erosion study). Henderson, N. Y., at and in the River and Harbor Act, vicinity of, with a view to con- Mar. 2, 1945. struction of a harbor. Irondequoit Bay, N. Y........ River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Lake and Cuyahoga Counties, River and Harbor Act, Ohio, shore of Lake Erie from July 3, 1930; act of Con- east city line of Cleveland to gress. July 31, 1945. Chagrin River (beach erosion study). Little River (branch of Niagara River and Harbor Act, River) at Cayuga Island, Niag- Mar. 2, 1945. ara Falls, N. Y. Little Salmon River, improvement Rivers and Harbors Com- of, at Big Sandy Creek and Mex- mittee resolution, Oct. 2, ico Bay, N. Y. 1946. Lorain and Cuyahoga counties, River and Harbor Act, Apr. 6, 1953 Do. Ohio, shore of Lake Erie from July 3, 1930; act of Con- Sheffield Lake Village to Rocky gress, July 31, 1945. River (beach erosion study). Lorain County, Ohio, shore of _--- do----- ----- ---- ---- Lake Erie from Vermilion to Sheffield Lake Village (beach erosion study). Lorain Harbor, Ohio._ . . . ... Rivers and Harbors Com- ------------ mittee resolution, Aug. 2, 1946. Mexico Bay, N. Y., and Big Sandy Rivers and Harbors Com- ------------ Creek, for improvement of Little mittee resolution, Oct. 2, Salmon River. 1946. - --- --------- Niagara River at Cayuga Island River and Harbor Act, ------------ in Little River, N. Y. Mar. 2, 1945. Niagara River, Black Rock Chan- House Public Works Com- -------------- ------------ nel and Tonawanda Harbor and mittee resolution, June 5, Niagara River. 1951. North East, Pa., at or near, with River and Harbor Act, -------- ----- ------------ a view to constructing a harbor Mar. 2, 1945. it of refuge. Ogdensburg Harbor, N. Y -- __- - House Public Works Com- -------------- ------------ mittee resolution, May 13, 1947. Ohio River to Lake Erie Canal, Rivers and Harbors Com- ------------ study for current estimate of mittee resolution, July costs and benefits for recom- 20, 1946. mended route, and advisability of depth for both lake and river traffic. 278038-53-voL. 2- 41 1634 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 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 Ohio shore of Lake Erie, Sandusky River and Harbor Act, Apr. 6,1953 ...______ Unfavor- County, Ohio, portion of shore- July 3, 1930; act of Con- able. line of Sandusky Bay (beach gress, July 31, 1945. erosion study). Ohio shore of Lake Erie, Erie ----_do----__------------- Nov. 14, 1952 H. Doc. Do. County shoreline from Cedar 32, 83d Point to Vermilion, Ohio (beach Cong., erosion study). 1st sess. Ohio shore of Lake Erie, Lorain ---..... do . .-------------- ...---------- County, shoreline from Ver- milion to Sheffield Lake Village (beach erosion study). Ohio shore of Lake Erie, portion ....----do......---------------- Apr. 6,1953 ............ Do. of Lorain and Cuyahoga coun- ties, from Sheffield Lake Village to Rocky River (beach erosion study). Ohio shore of Lake Erie, portion .....do.. ................................... of Lake and Cuyahoga Counties from east city line of Cleveland to Chagrin River (beach erosion study). Ontario Lake, shore of, at Brad- do---- ..................................... dock Bay area, Fairhaven Beach State Park, HamlinBeach State Park, and Selkirk Shores State Park (beach erosion study). Presque Isle Peninsula, Erie, Pa., (beach erosion study). Rocky River, Ohio_ ............. River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Sackets Harbor, N. Y., at and in do................---------------- --....--- the vicinity of, to provide addi- tional harbor facilities. Sandusky Bay, Ohio shore of Lake River and Harbor Act, Apr. 6, 1953 ............ Do. Erie, Sandusky County, Ohio July 3, 1930; act of Con- (beach erosion study). gress, July 31, 1945. Sandusky County, Ohio shore of ----...do..............---------------.. ....--- __ -- ----- do_--_-_ Do. Lake Erie (beach erosion study). Sandy Pond, N. Y., coasts of Senate Public Works Com- Great Lakes, harbor of refuge at. mittee resolution, Feb. 10, 1950. Sawmill Bay, Chaumont River, River and Harbor Act, N. Y. Mar. 2, 1945. Selkirk Shores State Park, on shore River and Harbor Act, of Lake Ontario, and Braddock July 3, 1930; act of Con- Bay area, Fairhaven Beach State gress, July 31, 1945. Park, Hamlin Beach State Park (beach erosion study). Tonawanda Harbor and Black River and Harbor Com- Rock Channel, N. Y. mittee resolution, Oct. 21, 1946. Tonawanda Harbor, Black Rock House Public Works Com- Channel, Buffalo Harbor and mittee resolution, June 5, Niagara River. 1951. Vermilion Harbor, Ohio, improve- River and Harbor Act, ment in the interest of naviga- Mar. 2, 1945. tion and related purposes. 25. LANCASTER, CAYUGA CREEK, N. Y. Location. Cayuga Creek passes through the village of Lancaster, N. Y., and joins Buffalo Creek about 8 miles downstream from the village. Buffalo Creek empties into Lake Erie at Buffalo, N. Y., about 9 miles downstream from its juncture with Cayuga Creek. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the pro- tection of the village of Lancaster against flood flows of 18,000 cubic feet per second, the maximum of record, by clearing and improving Cayuga Creek channel from Park Boulevard in the village of Lan- FLOOD CONTROL--BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1635 caster downstream to Penora Street, in the village of Depew, a dis- tance of about 11/2 miles, and constructing drainage facilities in the village of Lancaster. The channel improvement consists of straight- ening and widening Cayuga Creek channel, constructing earth dikes, and steel sheet pile floodwalls. The estimated Federal cost for construction (1953) is $874,600, ex- clusive of $28,000 contributed by local interests toward the cost of construction of drainage facilities. The estimated local cost (1953) is $371,000 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 326, 77th Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the existing proj- ect was initiated during June 1947, and completed during July 1949. On May 26, 1953, authority was granted to install a flap gate on the head wall of a 60-inch pressure culvert in the St. Mary's dike. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project, United States funds, were $795,526.91. In addition, there were costs and expenditures of $28,000 from contributed funds for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to19491 New work: Appropriated---------..... ---- ---- -- .. $10, 306. 00 ............- $5, 267. 00 $799, 027. 00 Cost ____-------- - $122, 210. 25 $11, 752. 73 1, 223.74 $49. 99-_.---- - 795, 526. 91 --- 181, 510. 22 Expenditures.....----... 28, 825. 67 1, 223. 74 49. 99 100. 00 795, 526. 91 1 In addition, $28,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance June 30, 1953----------------------- $3, 500. 09 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 _---------- 3, 500. 09 26. BATAVIA AND VICINITY, TONAWANDA CREEK, N. Y. Location. Tonawanda Creek passes through the city of Batavia, N. Y., and joins Niagara River about 68 miles downstream of the city. The city of Batavia, N. Y., is located in Genesee County. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps of Attica, Medina, Albion, and Batavia, N. Y.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the flood protection of the city of Batavia and vicinity, on Tonawanda Creek, to provide a channel with minimum bottom width of 75 feet, from Gar- wood Road near Bushville, to the municipal dam at Batavia; bank protection and stabilization in that reach; minor channel clearing and removal of an abandoned bridge pier between the municipal dam and the Lehigh Valley Railroad; and removal of the abandoned mill dam at East Pembroke. The estimated Federal cost for construction (1953) is $793,000, ex- clusive of $4,030 to be contributed by local interests toward the costs for removal of the abandoned bridge pier and abandoned mill dam. 1636 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The estimated local cost (1953) is $235,000 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved .Tune 30,1948 (S. Doc. 46, 80th Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements for local cooperation as provided by law, local interests are required to contribute $4,030 for removal of the abandoned bridge pier and abandoned mill dam. Local interests were requested to furnish assurances of local cooperation, and have indi- cated that assurances will be furnished by them upon receipt of a definite project plan of the proposed work in order that a determina- tion of their responsibility can be made. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications, by hired labor, for the flood protec- tion work were initiated at a cost for the year of $26,000. The total cost and expenditures for the year were $26,000. Condition at end of fiscal year. No construction has been started. The work remaining to be done consists of completion of detailed plans and specifications, by hired labor, and construction, by contract, of the flood protection work. The total cost and expenditures of the project were $26,000. Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June -_ _30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated- ------ --------------------------------------- $26,000 $26,000 Cost----------------------------------- ---------- 26,000. 26,000 Expenditures --------------- ------------------------------------ 26, 000 26,000 Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954----------------_ $20, 000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 __________---__ 20, 000 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for comple- tion of existing project_________------- --------- 746, 970 27. WELLSVILLE, GENESEE RIVER, N. Y. Location. The village of Wellsville, N. Y., is located in Allegany County, and is situated at the junction of Dyke Creek with Genesee River. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Wellsville, N. Y.) Existing project. Provides for: a. Improvement of Genesee River to provide a channel with a bot- tom width of 100 feet from a point 2,700 feet downstream from the Bolivar Road Bridge to Dyke Creek and, 75 feet from Dyke Creek to the water supply dam near the southern boundary of the village, b. Improvement of Dyke Creek to provide a channel with a bottom width of 50 feet from the mouth of the creek to a point 4,500 feet upstream, c. Excavation of the banks and protection of these banks against erosion, and d. Underpinning of the South Main Street highway bridge over Dyke Creek, and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad bridge over Genesee FLOOD CONTROL---BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1637 River, with such modifications thereof as in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers may be advisable. The estimated Federal cost for construction (1953) is $918,000, ex- clusive of $50,000 to be contributed by local interests. The estimated local cost for lands, damages, and necessary alterations to utility cross- ings and bridges (1953) is $122,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 232, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements for local cooperation as provided by law, local interests are required to contribute $50,000 toward the construction cost, and make any necessary alterations to utility crossings and bridges. Local interests were requested to furnish assurances of local cooperation, and have indicated that assurances will be furnished by them upon receipt of a definite project plan of the proposed work in order that a determination of their responsibility can be made. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications, by hired labor, for the flood pro- tection work were initiated at a cost for the year of $23,291. The total cost and expenditures for the year were $23,290.93. Condition at end of fiscal year. No construction has been started. The work remaining to be done consists of completion of detailed plans and specifications, by hired labor, and construction, by contract, of the flood protection work. The total cost and expenditures of the project were $23,290.93. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated-------------------- ............ -----------..............-------.........--------........... $38, 000. 00 $38, 000. 00 Cost ----------------------------------------------------- 23, 290. 93 23, 290. 93 Expenditures--------.....-----------------............-----------........................ ----------............ 23, 290. 93 23, 290. 93 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------- $14, 709.07 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-------------- 14, 709. 07 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project---- ------------- 880, 000. 00 28. MOUNT MORRIS RESERVOIR, GIENESEE RIVER, N. Y. Location. The dam site is on the Genesee River 66.9 miles above the mouth of the river and approximately 32 miles southwesterly of Rochester, N. Y. The reservoir area is in Livingston and Wyoming Counties, N. Y. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps of Nunda and Portage, N. Y.) Existing project. This provides for a reservoir at Mount Morris for flood control and other purposes. Present plans provide for the construction of a concrete gravity dam rising about 210 feet above the riverbed with an uncontrolled overflow spillway and gate-con- trolled outlet sluices through the overflow section of the dam, and 1638 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, YU. S. ARMY, 1953 a reservoir with a storage capacity of 337,000 acre-feet at spillway crest. Provisions for the future development of power at the site will consist of two penstocks through the dam near the left abutment. The reservoir will be operated for the protection of the city of Rochester, the Genesee River flats from Rochester to Mount Morris, and the lower Canaseraga Valley. The estimated Federal cost (1953) is $23,397,100 for construction, including $398,000 for the acquisition of lands in the reservoir area and exclusive of $5,000 contributed by local interests. The estimated cost of annual maintenance and operation (1953) is $68,800. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 615, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation. None required. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Prepara- tion of plans and specifications for appurtenant works, preliminary engineering in connection with redesign, contract modifications and change orders, and miscellaneous engineering for the project were continued. Costs were incurred during the year in connection with title evidence for the purchase of lands in fee simple. Final payment to the contractor for construction of the dam was made during the year. Contract operations for installation of the elevator in the dam were completed. Construction of operators' residences and appurte- nances, by contract, was completed. Installation of interphone system in the dam, by contract, was completed. Purchase and installation of water level gages; purchase and installation of radio communications systems; purchase and installation of tilt and alinement instruments in the dam; and, seeding, grading, shrubbing, and fencing, were com- pleted by hired labor during the year. Construction of a waterline and relocation of the village water supply main were completed by contract. Construction of the initial reservoir management and-recre- ational use facilities, by contract, was completed. Construction of the ultimate reservoir management and recreational use facilities, exclusive of comfort station, was initiated by contract. Purchase and installation of fire and safety equipment; purchase and installation of miscellaneous operating equipment; and construction of project signs were initiated by hired labor. The net cost of the project during the year, all for new work, was $261,722.14, and the expenditures were $719,991.49. Operation and maintenance: Operation of the dam and ordinary maintenance and repair of the dam and appurtenances were done during the year at net costs for operation of $13,538, and for maintenance of $11,462, a total cost of $25,000. The total expendi- tures for the year were $25,000. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 99 percent complete. Construction of the concrete gravity-type dam, clearing of the reservoir area, and construction of appurtenances have all been completed. Completion of construction of the ultimate res- ervoir management and public use facilities; completion of engineer- ing studies for regulation, reservoir sedimentation and instrumenta- tion; and completion of purchase and installation of fire and safety equipment, miscellaneous operating equipment, and project signs, will complete the project. The total cost of the existing project was $23,309,335.25, of which FLOOD CONTROL---BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1639 $23,284,335.25 was for new work and $25,000 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $23,216,783.52. In addition there were cost and expenditures of $5,000 from contributed funds for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated......... $3,000,000.00 $4,836,600.00 $7,500,000.00 $5,000,000.00 -$539.500.00 1 $23, 397, 100. 00 Cost-------------- ... 4, 754, 586. 32 7, 200, 755. 21 8, 136, 910. 29 1, 771, 734. 04 261, 722. 14 1 23, 284, 335. 25 Expenditures-....... 4, 159, 275. 31 6, 272, 853. 28 7, 915, 901. 54 3, 306, 211. 95 719, 991. 49 1 23, 191, 783. 52 Maintenance: Appropriated_................................. 25, 000. 00 .....------------------------........... 25, 000. 00 Cost......-------------------.....------------ 25, 000. 00 .........----------------------- 25, 000. 00 Expenditures ..-..... ......... ........ ..... .....------------ .... . 25, 000. 00 25, 000. 00 1 In addition, $5,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_----------------------- $105, 046. 47 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954__ ----- 105, 046. 47 29. DANSVILLE AND VICINITY, GENESEE RIVER, N. Y. Location. The village of Dansville, N. Y., is located on Mill Creek, a tributary of Canaseraga Creek, which is a tributary of Genesee River. Mill Creek flows through the southwest corner of Dansville and joins Canaseraga Creek about one-half mile downstream of Dans- ville. Canaseraga Creek flows generally northwesterly from its junc- tion with Mill Creek, for about 19.3 miles to its confluence with Genesee River. The village of Cummingsville is located on Canase- raga Creek about 11/2 miles downstream of the confluence of Mill and Canaseraga Creeks. The villages of Dansville and Cummingsville are located in Livingston County. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Wayland, N. Y.) Existing project. Improvement of Canaseraga Creek at Cum- mingsville and at the sewage disposal plant, both in the vicinity of Dansvilie, N. Y., by channel work, levee or dike enlargement and construction, and bank-protection works. The estimated Federal cost for construction (1953) is $240,300, ex- clusive of 70 percent of the cost of construction of erosion protection at the sewage disposal plant to be contributed by local interests. The estimated local cost (1953) is $19,000 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948 (H. Doc. 206, 80th Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements for local cooperation as provided by law, local interests are required to contribute 70 percent of the cost of construction of erosion protection for the Dansville municipal sewage disposal plant, and hold and save the United States free from any future claims that the Federal Government should participate in providing additional protection for the sewage disposal plant or in its operation or maintenance. Assurances have not been received to date. 1640 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. No work has been done under the project. 30. MONTOUR FALLS, OSWEGO RIVER BASIN, N. Y. Location. The village of Montour Falls, N. Y., is located in Schuy- ler County, and is situated 2.5 miles from the southern end of Seneca Lake. (See U. S. Geological Survey topographical maps of New York State.) Existing project. Catharine Creek flows northerly through the center of the village of Montour Falls and discharges into Seneca Lake. Havana Glen Creek joins Catharine Creek just south of the village, Catlin Mill Creek flows through a diversion channel to the east of the village and joins Catharine Creek north of the village, and Shequaga Creek flows through a diversion channel along the north- west edge of the village and joins Catharine Creek north of the village. The plan of improvement for Catharine and Havana Glen Creeks provides for the diversion of Catharine Creek to the east of the village to join the present diversion channel of Catlin Mill Creek, involving the excavation of a channel about 6,800 feet long and the construction of a levee along the left bank of the channel so as to secure a channel with a capacity of 35,000 cubic feet per second with bank protection where scour is likely to occur; construction of a small gate in the levee where it crosses the present Catharine Creek channel to provide water for sewage disposal; and construction of two new highway bridges across the Catharine Creek diversion channel, one at Owego Street and one at Broadway Street, the latter to be done by local interests. The plan of improvement for Shequaga Creek provides for increas- ing the capacity through the village to 8,000 cubic feet per second, to be secured by widening and deepening the channel, and also includes construction of a wall and levee along the right bank. The plan also includes construction of a stilling basin at the base of the falls, con- struction of a twin barrel, reinforced concrete conduit and provision of an additional span for the existing Pennsylvania Railroad bridge near the lower end of the proposed improvement. The project will provide substantial flood protection for the village of Montour Falls. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 846, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). The estimated Federal cost (1953) is $1,715,000 for construction, and the estimated local cost (1953) is $729,000 for lands and damages. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Preliminary engineering in connection with redesign, contract modifications, and change orders for the project were completed at a cost for the year of $1,041. Con- tract operations for construction of the flood control improvements on Catharine Creek were completed at a cost for the year of $5,569. Contract operations for extension of the flood protection levee on Catharine Creek were completed at a cost for the year of $9,094. Con- tract operations for improvement of Shequaga Creek by construction of a concrete conduit, walls, and levees were completed at a cost for FLOOD CONTROL--BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1641 the year of $43,873. Outstanding costs in connection with the pre- viously completed construction contract for the additional span in the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge over Shequaga Creek were $10,168. Preparation of an operation and maintenance manual was continued, by hired labor, at a cost for the year of $712. Government costs in connection with the acquisition of land, by local interests, were $264. The total cost for the year for new work was $70,720.96, and the ex- penditures were $141,100.70. Condition at the end of the fiscal year. Construction of the project is complete. Construction of the flood control improvements on Catharine Creek were initiated during August 1948 and completed during June 1953. Construction of the flood control improvements on Shequaga Creek were initiated during April 1950, and completed dur- ing September 1952. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated- ....... $870, 000. 00 -$134.000.00 .. ... $84, 000. 00___ ________-_-- .. $1, 715, 000. 00 Cost 216, 055. 10 507, 638. 11 458, 467. 33 $348, 943.88, $70, 720. 96 1, 681, 625. 78 Expenditures ......-------. 174, 391.83 423, 727. 74 472, 594. 10 387, 886.48 141,100. 70 1,681, 625. 78 Other new work data : Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953______ ____ -____-__ -$6, 632. 85 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ____________ 6, 632. 85 31. SYRACUSE, OSWEGO RIVER BASIN, N. Y. Location. Syracuse, N. Y., is located in Onondaga County at the southern end of Onondaga Lake. (See U. S. Geological Survey topo- graphical map of New York State.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for increas- ing the capacity of Onondaga Creek Channel through the city be- tween Atlantic and Dorwin Avenues, 4.5 and 6.3 miles, respectively, above the mouth of Onondaga Creek, from 1,000 to 6,000 cubic feet per second, by widening and realining the channel and constructing low levees on both banks at the lower end. Two new bridges will be required over the new channel, to be done by local interests. It also provides for constructing a retention reservoir on Onondaga Creek about 4 miles south of Syracuse, with a capacity of 18,200 acre- feet at spillway crest, consisting of an earth dam 67 feet high, a con- crete spillway channel, and an outlet conduit with appurtenant struc- tures. This will provide protection for the city of Syracuse against a flood approximately 50 percent greater than the largest on record. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 846, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). The estimated Federal cost (1953) is $3,407,000 for construction, and the estimated local cost (1953) is $1,288,000 for lands and damages. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Reservoir regulation studies and preparation of regulation manual were continued by hired 1642 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 labor at a cost for the year of $120. Government costs in connection with contract for channel improvement were $3. Cooperative stream gaging was continued by the U. S. Geological Survey, at a cost of $400. Outstanding costs in connection with preparation of operation and maintenance manual were $165. The total cost of the project for the year was $688.57, and the expenditures were $967.32. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project is com- pleted. Construction of the dam was initiated during May 1947 and completed during August 1949. Improvements to the Onondaga Creek Channel in the city of Syracuse were initiated during July 1949 and completed during July 1951. The total cost of the existing project was $3,344,963.25; the total expenditures were $3,344,963.25. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated-_ --...- $1,100,000.00 $200, 000. 00 ..........-------------------........... -- $30, 752. 00 $3, 349, 248. 00 Cost.-------------- 1, 506, 233. 78 476, 281. 88 $205, 014. 10 $33, 686. 79 688, 57 3, 344, 963. 25 Expenditures......... 1, 510, 527. 56 529, 384. 84 279, 409. 16 47, 033. 53 967. 32 3, 344, 963. 25 Other new work data : Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953____-- -- ___. __________-- $4,284.75 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 __--- -__ -- 4, 284. 75 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, au- thorized the allotment of not to exceed $1 million from the flood con- trol appropriation for any one fiscal year, in the removal of accumu- lated 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. Operations and results during fiscal year. Snagging and clearing in Little Trout River at Constable, N. Y., were accomplished by rented and Government plant and hired labor at a cost of $5,792. The total cost and expenditures for the year were $5,792.45. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ......-----------... .........................------------ ----------------------........ $13, 792. 45 $13, 792. 45 Cost .............------------------------ ............ 5,792. 45 ...........--------------------............---------............ 5, 792. 45 ............ Expenditures .......-------..------------------------.......... ....---------.......--------........ 5,792. 45 5, 792. 45 FLOOD CONTROL---BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1643 33. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL' The cost of the work during the fiscal year was $86,008.27, and the expenditures were $97,287.27 (including costs of $73,360.04 and expenditures of $82,980.85 for the year for the New England-New York resources survey). Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June I JU,__- SO cIuIa1 ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 Maintenance: Appropriated ......... $45, 000. 00 $30, 000. 00 $77, 000. 00 $65, 858. 66 $69, 668. 08 $689, 726. 74 Cost__------------ 32, 397. 25 44, 539. 23 44, 331. 25 90, 620. 76 86, 008. 27 689, 550. 27 Expenditures ........ 29, 915. 83 42, 438. 46 41, 044. 97 87, 500. 17 97, 287. 27 689, 550. 27 1 New England-New York Interagency Committee report funds: Fiscal year Appropriated Costs Expenditures 1951......................--------------------------------------------$56, 500 $16, 344. 80 [$8, 186. 90 1952 ........................--------------------------------------------- 64, 200 88, 495. 16 87, 032. 17 1953 ...............--------------------------------------------- 57, 500 73, 360. 04 82, 980. 85 5Emergency flood fighting and rescue work (flood control, general, emergency): Fiscal-year Appropriated Costs Expenditures 1952...............------------------------------------------- $1,658.66 $1,658.66 .......----- 1953 ........-------------------------------------------- 1, 168. 08 1, 168. 08 $2, 826. 74 34. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, FLOOD CONTROL Inspection of the completed flood control works in the Buffalo district was made during the year at a cost and expenditure of $662.72. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated----- ........-.............-- $350 ...........------------ $400.00 $750.00 Cost.-- ----------------...... ............ ------ $74. 88 662.72 737. 60 Expenditures..................... ------------ ............ 74. 88 662. 72 737. 60 1 See p. 12 for New England-New York Interagency Committee report. 1644 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 35. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30. 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to reportmplete for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Caledonia, Genesee River, N. Y_ .------.........-....-. ------------ $44, 000. 00 2. Hammondsport, Oswego River Basin, N. Y___ 3. Keuka Lake, N. Y., Oswego River water- 1951 $18, 690. 92 --------------- 705, 309. 08 shed 2 _ .--------...... .. . 1 1946 16, 000. 00 87, 000. 00 4. Ithaca, Oswego River Basin, N. Y ..-....... 1950 20, 459. 00 -------------- 922, 500. 00 5. Watkins Glen, Oswego River Basin, N. Y____ 1952 38, 340. 26 ..- - - - 1, 130, 859. 74 6. Owasco inlet and outlet, Montville and Dry Creeks, State ditch, and Crane Brook, N . Y.3.......................... _ ...... 1950 281, 558. 99-- - - - - - - 33, 441. 00 7. Chittenango Creek and Tributaries, N. Y 1948 12, 463. 85 .-----------.. 607, 500. 00 1 Reported by Syracuse, N. Y., district. 2 Assurances of local cooperation withdrawn, 5-year limitation clause invoked, and authorization for this project expired May 6, 1953. 3 Assurances of local cooperation for State ditch: and Crane Brook have not been complied with. Im- provement of Owasco outlet, State ditch, and Crane Brook, remains to be done to complete the project. 36. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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. iendation Congress Allegany County, N. Y., Genesee Senate Public Works Com- River. mittee resolution, Aug. 8, 1951. Do ...... House Public Works Com- ....... ....----------------------- mittee resolution, Oct. 16, 1951. Angelica Creek, Allegany County, House Public Works Com- N. Y. mittee resolution, May 27, 1949. Auburn, N. Y., vicinity of Oswego Senate Committee on Pub- River watershed, lic Works resolution, --------------...... Sept. 18, 1951. Bellevue, Ohio, and the surround- Flood Control Act, June .-- --- ......... ing area of Seneca, Erie, Huron, 30, 1948. and Sandusky Counties with a view to the control of floods caused by excess underground and surface waters. Cattaraugus Creek, N. Y., with Senate Public Works Com- reference to sedimentation at and mittee resolution, Jan. in vicinity of Irving, N. Y., and 6, 1950. its effect on navigation and con- trol of floods. Cayuga Inlet, vicinity of Ithaca, House Committee on Pub- N. Y., Oswego River water- lic Works resolution, Oct. shed. 16, 1951. Chagrin River, Ohio, review report Senate Committee on Pub- to determine whether any modi- lic Works resolution, July fication of previous recommen- 25, 1952. dations with respect to flood control and allied improve- ments is advisable. Conneaut Creek at and in the Flood Control Act, May ----.......... vicinity of Conneautville, Pa. 17, 1950. Erie County, Ohio, and the sur- Flood Control Act, June --------------- - rounding area of Seneca, Huron, 30, 1948. and Sandusky Counties, at and in vicinity of Bellevue, Ohio, with a view to the control of floods caused by excess under- ground and surface waters. FLOOD CONTROL---BUFFALO, N. Y., DISTRICT 1645 Stati s'o all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions--Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Genesee River in Allegany County, Senate Public Works Com- N. Y. mittee resolution, Aug. 8, 1951. Genesee River in Allegany County, House Public Works Com- N. Y. mittee resolution, Oct. 16, 1951. Geneva, N, Y., Marsh Creek, trib- _-- do -- - - - - - - - -- utary of Oswego River water- shed, vicinity of (survey). Huron County, Ohio, and the Flood Control Act, June surrounding area of Seneca, 30, 1948. Erie, and Sandusky Counties, at and in vicinity of Bellevue, Ohio, with a view to the control of floods caused by excess under- ground and surface waters. Ithaca, N. Y., vicinity of Cayuga House Committee on Pub- Inlet, Oswego River watershed. lic Works resolution, Oct. 16, 1951. Lyons, N. Y., and vicinity, Oswego Senate Public Works Com- River watershed. mittee resolution, June 15, 1950. Marsh Creek tributary of Oswego House Public Works Com- River watershed, at and in mittee resolution, Oct. vicinity of Geneva, N. Y. (sur- 16, 1951. vey). Mud Creek in Niagara and Or- Senate Public Works Com- leans Counties, tributary of mittee resolution, June Tonawanda Creek, N. Y. 15, 1950. Mud Creek and Oak Orchard House Public Works Com- Creek, N. Y., tributary of mittee resolution, Aug. Tonawanda Creek, N. Y. 16, 1950. Niagara and Orleans Counties, Senate Public Works Com- N. Y., Mud Creek, tributary of mittee resolution, June Tonawanda Creek, N. Y. 15, 1950. Oak Orchard Creek and Mud House Public Works Com- Creek, N. Y., tributary of mittee resolution, Aug. Tonawanda Creek, N. Y. 16, 1950. Oneida Creek and tributaries, N. Y_ Flood Control Act, July 24, 1946. Orleans and Niagara Counties, Senate Public Works Com- Mud Creek tributary of Tona- mittee resolution, June wanda Creek, N. Y. 15, 1950. Oswego River watershed, vicinity Senate Committee on Pub- of Auburn, N. Y. (survey). lic Works resolution, Sept. 18, 1951. Oswego River watershed, Cayuga House Committee on Pub- Inlet, vicinity of Ithaca, N. Y. lic Works resolution, Oct. 16, 1951. Oswego River watershed, Lyons, Senate Public Works Com- N. Y., and vicinity. mittee resolution, June 15, 1950. Oswego River watershed, Marsh House Public Works Com- Creek, vicinity of Geneva, N. Y. mittee resolution, Oct. (survey). 16, 1951. Sandusky County, Ohio, and the Flood Control Act, June surrounding area of Seneca, 30, 1948. Erie, and Huron Counties, at and in vicinity of Bellevue, Ohio, with a view to the control of floods caused by excess under- ground and surface waters. Sandusky River, Ohio, for flood Senate Public Works Com- control. mittee resolution, Feb. 24, 1948. Sandusky River, Ohio, diversion Flood Control Acts, May of floodwaters from Scioto River, 15, 1928, and Aug. 28, 1937. Ohio (report under special board). Scioto River, Ohio, diversion of _ do ............. -.---- floodwaters into Sandusky River, Ohio (report under special board). 1646 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. menton Congress Seneca County, Ohio, and the Flood Control Act, June -- surrounding area of Erie, Huron, 30, 1948. and Sandusky Counties, at and in vicinity of Bellevue, Ohio, with a view to the control of floods caused by excess under- ground and surface waters. Tonawanda Creek, N. Y., Mud Senate Public Works Com- ......................... Creek in Niagara and Orleans mittee resolution, June Counties. 15, 1950. Tonawanda Creek and tributaries, House Public Works Comrn- ...........-.-....-....... New York, including Mud mittee resolution, Aug. Creek and Oak Orchard Creek, 16, 1950. N. Y. UNITED STATES LAKE SURVEY SURVEY OF NORTHERN AND NORTHWESTERN LAKES This district embraces the United States portion of the Great Lakes- St. Lawrence River drainage basin, Lake Champlain, the lakes and other naturally navigable waters of the New York canal system, and the Minnesota-Ontario border lakes. In addition, contiguous Cana- dian areas are included where essential to the integrity of charting and other activities. The region thus covered, in which operations are conducted for the benefit of navigation and other interests, lies within the States of Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The Great Lakes portion alone covers 61,000 square miles of United States waters and 4,000 miles of United States coastline. The Lake Champlain portion covers 430 square miles and 560 miles of coastline of that lake. The additional New York State portion stretches 62 miles along the canalized waters of the State from the south end of Lake Champlain along the Hudson River to the head of tidewater at Albany and 333 miles westward from Troy at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers along the Erie Canal to Lyons, along the Oswego Canal to Oswego, and along the Cayuga and Seneca Canal into the Finger Lakes. The Minnesota- Ontario border lakes portion reaches about 300 miles from Lake Supe- rior to and including Lake of the Woods in the Hudson Bay drainage basin. District engineer: Lt. Col. William N. Harris, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Great Lakes Division, Chicago, Ill., com- prising the Duluth, Minn., Milwaukee, Wis., Chicago, Ill., Detroit, Mich., and Buffalo, N. Y., districts: Col. Wendell P. Trower, Corps of Engineers. Previous projects. In the region described, previous projects of the Lake Survey have specified provision of complete navigation charts designed to suit the needs of existing use of the waters. These projects, in addition to hydrographic and topographic surveys, con- templated the establishment of the requisite horizontal and vertical control where not already in existence, and the measurement and analysis of other factors pertaining to navigation. The most recent comprehensive statement concerning prior projects on the Great Lakes, and formulation of "a general project covering to completion the operations of the Survey" appeared in the Annual Report for 1907, pages 844 to 850. The Sundry Civil Act of March 4, 1911, extended the charting responsibility to include the lakes and other naturally navigable waters of the New York canals. The project extension contemplated compilation of navigation charts of the added waters from all existing survey data pertaining thereto, supplemented by such additional sur- veys as might be required. 1647 1648 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The scope of responsibility was again extended by the Sundry Civil Act of June 23, 1913, to include Lake Champlain, and again by the Sundry Civil Act of August 1, 1914, to include the Minnesota-Ontario boundary waters from Lake Superior to Lake of the Woods. Here, as in the extension to the New York canals, the project extensions con- templated compilation of charts from existing surveys, supplemented by additional surveys as required. Responsibilities of the U. S. Lake Survey, apart from the charting and navigational aspects, consists, in the Great Lakes portion of the region covered, of those pertaining to lake levels, hydrology, and hydraulics of the connecting and outflow rivers. The 1907 Annual Report, referred to above in connection with the charting and naviga- tional portions of the project, also discussed prior and existing respon- sibilities in these respects. A board appointed by the division engineer, Great Lakes Division, to study and clarify U. S. Lake Survey activities in this second cate- gory formulated a report which included definite recommendations. The board report was presented to the Chief of Engineers and ap- proved on January 21, 1935, as the basic description of such respon- sibilities. The report thus is the foundation for the continuing activities of the U. S. Lake Survey relating to lake levels, hydrology, and hydraulics. It is to be noted that these activities do not include the waters separate from the Great Lakes, which were added for charting only. Existing project. That portion of the existing project concerned with charting provides for general maintenance of chart coverage. Various classes of charts are issued, consisting essentially of general charts employing small scales suitable for the needs of open-lake navi- gation; coastal, river, and sectional charts employing medium scales affording greater detail for closer navigation in the areas covered; harbor and confined locality charts employing large scales showing details pertinent to the restricted navigation involved; and special charts such as those of the Minnesota-Ontario border lakes employing scales suitable to the purposes intended. The number of charts and individual chart scale and coverage are not fixed. Changing require- ments of navigation render existing charts unnecessary, alter coverage and scale requirements, and.make new charts desirable. Within the region assigned for charting, the project is flexible in permitting alter- ations to keep abreast of changing needs. Closely related to charting, but pertinent to lake levels and hy- draulics as well, is the portion of the project relating to horizontal and vertical control. The original control was established under the early projects in connection with the original surveys by the U. S. Lake Survey on the Great Lakes and by other Government agencies in the other areas of the district. The original control has been preserved wherever possible; where destroyed it has been replaced as needed, and where necessary it has been augmented by additional control for use in connection with later surveys and other Corps of Engineers work. Present efforts are directed toward preservation of both hori- zontal and vertical control by periodic recovery of monuments, re- placement where found destroyed, checking of elevations by U. S. LAKE SURVEY 1649 instrumental means and water transfers, and augmentation where required for U. S. Lake Survey and Great Lakes Division activities. In the same connection, necessary readjustments are made as indicated to correlate U. S. Lake Survey horizontal control with nationwide horizontal control networks of the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. The project includes publications of information for the benefit of navigation, additional to that provided by the charts. These con- sist primarily of the Great Lakes Pilot and the Supplements thereto. The Pilot, issued annually, supplies full descriptions of physical conditions of the waters charted and the particulars of constantly changing conditions not adapted to adequate or prompt representation on the charts. The Supplement, issued monthly during the navigation season, provides corrections and additions to the Pilot text occasioned by constantly changing conditions in the navigational areas. Revisory material for the annual editions of the Pilot and material for the Sup- plement are collected by U. S. Lake Survey sections operating in the field, the various Corps of Engineers districts having jurisdiction over the waters concerned, and by other United States and Canadian governmental organizations. Other data collected and disseminated to navigation, or included in the project for future collection and dissemination, consist of such features as lake and river bottom characteristics, water temperatures, etc. This phase of activity often requires field determination, analysis of data, and publication of results. Since 1859, lake level gages installed and operated by the U. S. Lake Survey have provided a continuous record of stages of the Great Lakes and their connecting rivers. These records have interest in both the navigational and hydraulic aspects of the work. The present project provides for continued operation of sufficient gages for these purposes and includes reduction of the records obtained, tabulation and study of the data, use in other studies such as that of movement of the earth's crust, and publication of the results in various forms. In the field of hydraulics, the present project provides for con- tinuing studies of all phases relating to the connecting and outflow rivers to affirm the fundamental laws of flow or to determine the changed relationships resulting from changes in river regimen. In addition to the operation of stage recorders, as discussed above, periodic and special measurements of current velocities and river discharges are involved. The fundamental flow relationships deter- mined and the equations derived enter into such studies as lake level regulation, compensations for increases in river capacity caused by channel improvement, diversions for sanitary purposes and power, changes in river capacity resulting from marine construction, wrecks, commercial sand and gravel dredging, and problems of like nature. The hydrology of the lakes included in the present project, in ad- dition to factors discussed above, deals with precipitation over the lake basins, runoff, evaporation from the lake surfaces, ice retarda- tions and effects, and similar phenomena. The work involves compila- tion of data, supplied primarily by other organizations, in form to be used in studies and problems discussed above. The over-all responsibility of the U. S. Lake Survey, involving the 278038-53-vo. 2--42 1650 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 measurement of lake and river levels, hydraulics, and hydrology, presented as part of the present project in the foregoing paragraphs, is concerned with the preseravtion of levels of the Great Lakes, and with the establishment and maintenance of datum planes for control of Corps of Engineers river and harbor work and for use as planes of reference for navigation charts. Operations and results accomplished during fiscal year. Field activities of the Charting and Geodetic Branch were operated on a curtailed basis in compliance with the policy of the President and the Chief of Engineers which provided for accomplishment of only those operations of greatest importance to defense and essential civilian requirements. The Offshore Section, the only group in the field on July 1, 1952, was operating in western Lake Erie completing the civil works investigations program relating to the electronic track- ing system called Raydist. The system was being tested for precision in measuring distances and in locating positions in hydrographic surveying and charting. The Inshore Section was reactivated early in September and oper- ated until early December for a threefold purpose as follows: (a) sup- plemental soundings were needed at the south end of Lake Huron for compilation of a new coast chart of that area which was being published to fulfill the needs of navigational interest; (b) additional lines of soundings were desired in the St. Clair River to supplement existing data for model construction; and (c) inshore soundings in areas adjacent to the navigation channels in the St. Clair River, especially in the reaches of the river where dredging had been accomplished, were needed for charting purposes. After being inactive for 1 year, the Revisory Section returned to the field early in April 1953. Activities of this section are important to shipping on the Great Lakes and on other waters charted by the United States Lake Survey. In each 3-year period, keyed to and immediately prior to the issue of new chart editions, this section examines all critical charted areas in which changes are known or expected to occur, such as in harbors, harbor approaches, and other waters of critical depth for navigation. Where changes are found, the indicated hydographic and topographic surveys are made, or the required data are collected. The findings are incorporated in the basic chart for preparation of the new editions, and thus guarantee to mariners that the current charts contain all information vital to safe use of the channels, lakes, and rivers. Before continuing the regular schedule of revisory surveys on Lake Michigan, a reconnaissance survey was made in the west end of Lake Erie where numerous groundings had been reported. An advance unit of the Offshore Section started field operations early in April to establish control and erect signals on shore for lo- cating soundings in the Green Bay area. Sounding operations were started early in June, but were temporarily abandoned in order to accomplish the control work preliminary to emergency sweeping op- erations in the south end of Lake Huron where groundings had been reported. In the following paragraphs, segregated according to geographical positions on the various bodies of water, the field work by the Charting U. S. LAKE SURVEY 1651 and Geodetic Branch is consolidated to show total accomplishments during the fiscal year. Lake Michigan: Examinations for chart revision were made along the northeast coastline from Harbor Springs, Mich., to Whitehall, Mich. Depths were checked in entrances to these harbors and other critical areas, and many new features were added to the topography, including such features as the new city dock at Boyne City and the new coal dock of the Northern Michigan Electric Cooperative Co., 2 miles west of Boyne City. Important findings included the existence of a least depth of 7 feet over dangerous submerged dock ruins in Manistee Lake and that the spar buoy supposedly marking the site was not in existence. Further, the wreck of a hydraulic dredge, 4 miles south of Ludington, was located. Depths in the vicinities of buoys marking the wrecks of Anna C. Minch and Novadoc, near Whitehall, were checked to guarantee absence of shoaling in these areas. Promi- nent landmarks used by navigators were located wherever they existed in the harbors and along the coastline. Offshore hydrography to the extent of about 100 miles of soundings was obtained in the north-cen- tral portion of Green Bay to confirm the integrity of charted depths which are based on surveys made in 1863 and 1864. Lake Huron: Supplemental hydrographic surveys were made at the south end of the lake where vessel groundings have occurred and where more detailed hydrography was required for a new, larger scale chart of the area. It was found that two buoys were out of position. Control was established for sweeping. Prominent landmarks used by navigators, such as water tanks and stacks, were located in this area. St. Clair River: Hydrographic and topographic surveys were made from Port Huron to Algonac for chart revision and proposed model construction in connection with the congressional survey scope study of Great Lakes levels. A new method was used in the lower portion of this survey involving the use of aerial photographs enlarged to the scale used in plotting the survey. This method saved considerable time during the short period it was used, and it is considered that about a 50-percent saving of time will result in future surveys of this nature. Detroit River: Hydrographic surveys were made in the lower part of the Detroit River to verify charted depths in these waters. Lake Erie: Surveys were made in the west end of the lake, and an area of considerable shoaling was. found in the vicinity of vessel courses. Bottom samples were taken in the area to determine the origin of the material. Operations of the Hydraulics and Hydrology Branch relating to recording of levels of the Great Lakes and their connecting rivers, con- sisted in the maintenance of 44 gaging sites, of which 33 are self- registering instruments and 11 are observed and recorded by gage ob- servers. Of the 44 gages, 4 of the automatic and 5 of the manually operated gages were installed for the gathering of data on short period fluctuations of the lake surface, and slope profiles of the St. Clair- Detroit River for the survey scope report on Great Lakes water levels being prepared by the Great Lakes Division. Additional field- work by the branch included the completion of Niagara River flow measurement, measurements on the St. Clair and Detroit Rivers, 1652 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 special winter measurements on the St. Clair River, and the initiation of open water discharge measurements on the St. Lawrence River. The customary work of the Hydraulics and Hydrology Branch per- taining to compilations of lake levels and hydraulic and hydrologic factors was continued. Numerous studies and reports were made in connection with a survey scope report "Water Levels of the Great Lakes" being prepared by the Great Lakes Division. Other studies concerning lake levels and hydraulic problems were extended. Forecasts of lake levels (approximately 6 months in advance) were made by the Planning and Reports Branch, as a result of a statistical study of past level changes. Forecasts of the 1952-53 winter low level and of the 1953 summer high levels of each of the Great Lakes were made. The 1952 summer high levels were within the range which had been predicted 6 months earlier. The 1952-53 winter low predictions were also successful except for Lake Superior. The fol- lowing tables compare the predicted ranges of increases and decreases in levels with the actual increases and decreases which occurred dur- ing the past year, and also the maximum and minimum increases and decreases which have occurred during the 92 years of record. Maximum Predicted Predicted and min- maximum most likely Actual in- 1951-52 win- crease in stage and mini- mum in- increase in stage from crease in Lake ter low ele- from winter vations vations low to low muase from in sum- crease to sum- instage 195152 low to stage from stage 1951-52 low to 1951-52from 1951-1952 high low stage mer high dur- low to 1952 (midpoint pre- to 1952 high of record high dicted range) Superior ..... ____C__ .__ ..... 602. 42 1.9-. 4 1.3-1.1 1.2 1.2 Michigan-Huron ----------------- 581. 48 2. 2-. 2 2. 3-0. 9 1.6 1. 2 Erie-------- ------------- 572. 71 2. 8-. 5 2.8-1.3 2. O0 2. 0 Ontario------------------------- 246. 77 3. 6-. 3 2. 5-1.5 2. 0 2. 5 Maximum Predicted ted and mini- Predicted maximum most likely mum de- and mini decrease in Actual de. 1952 summer crease in stage mum de- stage from crease in Lake high eleva- from summer mum e 1952 high to stage from tions high t-to win- crease stage fromin1952high 1952-53 low 1952 high to ter low dur- high to 1952 (midpoint 1952-53 low ing 92 years 53 low predicted of record range) Superior_____________......... ... 603. 62 2. 0-. 4 1.6-0. 3 1.0 1.9 Michigan-Huron-- ---------- 582. 69 2. 6-. 1 1. 7-0. 2 0. 9 1. 5 Erie-------------------------- - 574. 70 3. 2-. 4 2. 5-1.3 1.9 1.9 Ontario------------------- ----- 249.29 4.1-. 5 3.2-1.6 2. 4 2. 7 Although the 1953 summer highs had not yet been established on June 30, 1953, it appeared that the forecasts of peak levels made in January 1953 (except for Lake Superior, which was predicted in April 1953) would be more accurate than the previous forecasts. The Field Printing Plant processed and printed revised editions of 42 charts during the year from information prepared for processing in the Compilation Branch. In addition to the charts, 1,150 hydro- graphs, 2,500 New York Canal Books, and 22,950 Lake Survey Chart Catalogs were printed. Existing stocks of current editions of charts U. S. LAKE SURVEY 1653 were maintained accurate to the date of sale by manual correction in the Correction Section of the Compilation Branch. Chart sales for the year amounted to 62,311 copies, which compared with 61,397 charts sold during fiscal year 1952, and the 48,696 average for the 5 fiscal years prior to 1952. The proceeds of sales, amounting to $29,753.15, being deposited to the credit of the Treasurer of the United States. An additional 8,295 charts were issued for official use. The 1953 edition of the Great, Lakes Pilot was prepared by the United States Lake Survey and printed by the United States Govern- ment Printing Office, and became available late in March 1953. Sup- plements Nos. 3 to 7, inclusive, to the 1952 Great Lakes Pilot were prepared by the United States Lake Survey and printed, by contract, monthly from July through November 1952. Supplements Nos. 1 and 2 to the 1953 Great Lakes Pilot were prepared by the United States Lake Survey and printed by contract, in May and June 1953. The number of Pilots sold during the fiscal year, as agent for the Superintendent of Documents, amounted to 1,669 copies. A total of $4,490.25 was collected and transmitted to that official. An additional total of 355 of the publications was issued for official use. Supple- ments to the 2 Pilots sold amounted to 1,203 sets of 7 issues, realizing $421.05 in sales proceeds. The 355 Pilots issued were complimented by 355 sets of Supplements, as the latter were published. In addition to the above publications, mimeographed notices of the monthly mean stages of the Great Lakes and tabulations of other hy- draulic and hydrologic factors were sent to individuals, newspapers, vessel interests, industrial interests, and Government agencies in both the United States and Canada to which the information is of concern. The continuing high levels of the Great Lakes greatly increased the volume of inquiries regarding the causes and the prospects for future lowering. Such inquiries ranged from those of individuals to Con- gressional investigations. The foregoing operations were all maintenance except those re- lating to the Civil Works Investigations Project No. 313, Raydist. The total cost during the year chargeable to direct allotments was $483,622, of which $100,000 were expended for the survey report on Great Lakes water levels, and the remainder for regular maintenance operations. The total expenditures, after deducting receipts for re- imbursements, were $475,688.24. The costs of the civil works in- vestigations program were additional to the above. The civil works investigations program was financed by the Detroit District plant account which was reimbursed from civil works investigations funds, the total cost during the year being $54,320. Reimbursable work ac- complished by the Field Printing Plant amounted to $140,892.35, of which $6,007.24 was from other districts for reproducing project and other special maps, and the remainder was for aeronautical chart reproduction. In order to include the costs of revisory surveys and adjacent inshore soundings in the operations and maintenance budget for each project, a new program was initiated during fiscal year 1953 whereby the U. S. Lake Survey was reimbursed for the costs of re- visory surveys and inshore soundings by the districts concerned. 1654 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Reimbursable work under this category amounted to $37,500 for in- shore soundings and $18,200 for the partial season of revisory surveys, during fiscal year 1953. Condition at end of fiscal year. All new work under the various projects has been completed. The work under the existing project is composed solely of maintenance. The total cost of new work under all projects since the inauguration of the survey in 1841, amounted to $6,729,811.27. Cost of new work under the existing project was $2,755,913.96, and of maintenance to June 30, 1953, was $6,065,961.96, amounting to a total for the present project during its 47 years of existence, of $8,821,875.92. The total expenditures under the present project to June 30, 1953, amounted to $8,800,079.85. At the end of the year publications available for issue to official users and for sale to the general public consisted of 114 charts of the Great Lakes and connecting rivers, 5 charts of Lake Champlain, 7 charts and a volume of 60 small charts of New York canals, 17 charts of the Minnesota-Ontario border lakes, the 1953 Great Lakes Pilot, and the Supplements to the Pilot. In addition, mimeographed re- ports of lake levels containing mean elevations of the lakes during the previous month, comparisons with past levels, and forecasts of levels during the current month, are mailed early in each month to a list of 850 official and private recipients; and tabulations of river discharges, precipitation, and stages at specific locations on the lakes are dispatched regularly to 55 additional receivers, the latter being primarily official. Numerous other tabulations and compilations of data in the charting, geodetic, hydraulic, and hydrologic fields are posted currently for use in answer to the larger number of inquiries for such data received each year. During the year, an urgent need for hydrographic surveys in cer- tain critical areas became apparent. One of the areas was western Lake Erie where preliminary sounding in the spring of 1953 disclosed considerable shoaling in the approaches to the Detroit River channels. Another such area was the Chicago, Ill., waterfront, and a third was the St. Marys River. Early completion of surveys of these areas is essential. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated------------- ------------ ------------ -------- ------------........................ $6, 729, 811. 27 Cost----------------- ----------------------------------------------- 6, 729, 811.27 Expenditures ------------------------- - -- 6, 729, 811.27 Maintenance: Appropriated- ._ _....$361, 000. 00 $415, 000. 00 $425, 000. 00 $365, 000. 00 $489, 000. 00 6, 066, 339. 96 Cost---------------. 353, 282. 36 409, 348.45 421, 395. 74 386, 973. 45 483, 622. 00 6, 065, 961. 96 Expenditures- ....... 366, 089. 68 404, 420. 31 429, 051. 88 384, 834. 21 475, 688. 24 6, 044, 165.89 1 Includes $3,973,897.31 for new work for previous projects. IMPROVEMENTS OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT This district is comprised of the following: the drainage basins in California tributary to the Pacific Ocean which lie north of the Mexican boundary and south of Cape San Martin (about 265 miles north of the entrance to Los Angeles Harbor); the entire drainage basin of Colorado River, which basin lies in southeastern California, southeastern Nevada, southern and eastern Utah, southwestern Wy- oming, western Colorado, western New Mexico, and Arizona; that part of the Great Basin which lies in southwestern Utah, southern Nevada; and southeastern California; and the United States portions of the drainage basins of certain small streams in southern Arizona and in southwestern New Mexico west of the Continental Divide which drain southerly into Mexico. District engineer of the Los Angeles district: Col. William R. Shuler, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the South Pacific division, San Francisco, Calif., comprising the Los Angeles, Calif., Sacramento, Calif., and San Francisco, Calif., districts: Col. D. S. Burns, Corps of Engineers, to January 1, 1953; Col. P. D. Berrigan, Corps of Engineers, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood Control-Continued Page Page 1. Morro Bay Harbor, Calif_ 2. Santa Barbara Harbor, Calif_ -_ 1656 18. Santa Ana River Basin, 1657 Calif. (Flood Control Act 3. Los Angeles and Long Beach of May 17, 1950) ..... 1695 Harbors, Calif_______ 1659 19. Devil, East Twin, and Warm 4. Newport Bay Harbor, Calif_ 1662 Creeks improvements and 5. San Diego Harbor, Calif ... 1665 Lytle Creek levee, Santa 6. San Diego River and Mission Ana River Basin, Calif ___ 1696 Bay, Calif__________ 1668 20. Riverside Levees, Santa Ana 7. Examinations, surveys, and River Basin, Calif_...... 1696 contingencies (general) --- 1670 8. Inactive navigation projects_ 1670 21. San Diego River Basin, 9. Miscellaneous activities .... 1671 Calif- 1697 22. Tucson diversion channel, Flood Control Gila River Basin, Ariz__ 1697 10. Los Angeles County drainage 23. Painted Rock Reservoir, Gila area, Calif_ 1672 River Basin, Ariz ....... 1698 11. Santa Ana River Basin (and 24. Mathews Canyon Reservoir, Orange County), Calif. Colorado River Basin, (Flood Control Act of Nev 1699 June 22, 1936, as amended)_ 1689 25. Pine Canyon Reservoir, 12. San Antonio Dam, Santa Ana Colorado River Basin, River Basin, Calif 1690 Nev . 1700 13. San Antonio and Chino 26. Preliminary examinations, Creeks Channel, Santa Ana surveys, and contingencies River Basin, Calif_ A.... 1691 for flood control---- 1700 14. Prado Dam, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif_ .... 27. Inspection of completed proj- 1692 ects_ 15. Fullerton Dam, Santa Ana 1701 River Basin, Calif_...... 1693 28. Plant allotment_ 1701 16. Brea Dam, Santa Ana River 29. Inactive flood control proj- Basin, Calif_ 1694 ects_ 1701 17. Carbon Canyon Dam and 30. Miscellaneous activities_____ 1702 Channel, Santa Ana River 31. Emergency flood control Basin, Calif_ 1694 work_ 1706 1655 1656 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 1. MORRO BAY, CALIF. Location. Morro Bay is on the Pacific coast, 110 miles south of Monterey Bay, 120 miles northwest of Santa Barbara Harbor and nearly midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5387.) Existing project. This plan of improvement provides for two ran- dom stone breakwaters, the upcoast breakwater extending 1,800 feet south by west from Morro Rock, and the downcoast breakwater ex- tending west from the sandspit, 1,399 feet, thence northwest 433 feet, a total distance of 1,832 feet; an entrance channel 16 feet deep and 350 feet wide; the Navy channel 16 feet deep, varying in width from 350 feet to 800 feet from the entrance channel to the town of Morro; Morro channel from the town of Morro to the lower bay, 12 feet deep and generally 150 feet wide; a stone dike extending from Morro Rock to the mainland, a distance of 1,600 feet; and a quarry-waste revetment 'levee extending along the waterfront at Morro, a distance of 6,930 feet to retain marginal fills. The plane of reference is mean lower low water. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 4.7 feet. The extreme range is about 8.5 feet. The cost for new work for the completed project was $2,612,093.36. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $25,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 283, 77th Cong., 1st sess.) and further harbor development as desired by the Navy Department in accordance with the plans on file in the office, Chief of Engineers. The project docu- ment contains the latest published map. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. The project has been com- pleted under supervision of the Chief of Engineers using funds pro- vided by the Navy Department. Terminal facilities. There are 640 feet of existing piers constructed by the Navy; 205 feet of piers under construction by the county of San Luis Obispo, 169 feet of privately owned docks, and 270 feet of privately owned floating docks. Facilities are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations with regular funds consisted of a condition survey of the harbor, and miscellaneous inspections and reports, all with hired labor. The costs were $5,510.05 for maintenance. The expenditures were $4,302.41, excluding $38.15 working funds from United States Navy Department. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1946. The south breakwater and the stone dike connecting Morro Rock and the mainland were completed in 1942; the retaining levee, marginal fills along the waterfront and the channel to the lower bay in 1944; and the Morro (North) breakwater in 1946. The project was in usable condition at the end of the fiscal year. Shoaling has occurred in the entrance and interior channels and the north breakwater has suf- fered extensive damage. RIVERS AND HARBORS-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1657 Controlling depths were as follows: Feet Date ascertained Entrance channel....-------------------------------------------------- 14 May 1953. Navy channel 14 Do. Morro channel .------------------ 4 Do. Total costs and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1953, were as follows: Costs Funds Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Navy funds ...-- --------------------- $2, 612, 093. 36 $307, 944. 79 $2, 920, 038. 15 $2, 920, 038. 15 Regular funds-- . . ..----- ----------- - ----------- 575, 771. 08 575, 771. 08 574, 023. 80 Total, all funds---------------- 2,612, 093. 36 883, 715. 87 3, 495, 809. 23 3, 494, 061. 95 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ...--------- ----------------------------- ......------------ ......----- $2, 612, 093. 36 Cost---.-------- ------------------------------------------------ 2, 612, 093. 36 Expenditures ...... ___....__... .-.. I-------. .. ------..... ------- ....- 2, 612, 093.36 Maintenance: Appropriated- ...... $272, 000. 00 ....- ... $4, 094. 00 $2, 252. 00 -$161. 85 884, 090. 79 Cost--- ----------- 138, 522. 57 $271, 771. 30 2, 997. 69 1, 099. 29 5, 510. 05 883, 715. 87 Expenditures---..... 183, 621. 03 272, 737. 87 2, 253. 49 1, 374. 83 4, 340. 56 881, 968. 59 2. SANTA BARBARA HARBOR, CALIF. Location. This improvement is on the Pacific coast, 90 miles northwest of Los Angeles Harbor and 320 miles southeast of San Francisco Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5261.) Existing project. This plan of improvement provides for mainte- nance by dredging of depths existing in 1934 into the harbor formed by the breakwater constructed by local interests and permits the main- tenance of the harbor by means of a fixed sand-intercepting plant to be provided and operated by and at the expense of local interests; the United States to make available for the operation of the plant an amount not exceeding $30,000 annually, the present approved esti- mated annual cost of maintenance, whenever funds are alloted for such purposes, provided that there shall be deducted from such funds the actual cost of harbor maintenance found necessary, if and when the intercepting plant has been installed. The plane of reference is mean lower low water. The range of tide between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 5.4 feet. The extreme range is about 10 feet. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $30,000. 1658 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 30,1935 Maintenance by dredging of the present depths into Senate committee print, 73d Cong., the harbor formed by the breakwater constructed 2d sess. by local interests. Mar. 2,1945 Permits maintenance by means of a fixed sand-inter- H. Doc. 348, 77th Cong., 1st sess. cepting plant -to be provided and operated by and (Contains latest published map.) at the expense of local interests, the United States to contribute to operating expense an amount not to exceed $30,000 annually, whenever funds are allotted therefor, the funds thus contributed to be reduced by actual cost of harbor maintenance if and when the intercepting plant has been installed. Prior to adoption by Congress, the work was authorized by the Public Works Administration. Local cooperation. No specific local cooperation is required. Local interests have contributed $459,607.57 to date to cover the excess cost of depositing dredged material on the beach, over the estimated cost of similar dredging with disposal at sea, and $12,664 for dredging in vicinity of the Navy pier. The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, permits maintenance of the harbor by an intercepting plant as described above. Terminal facilities. These consist of one wharf 2,200 feet long, a Navy pier 335 feet long, and also a landing float and mooring facili- ties for small craft. The wharf, which is equipped with a warehouse, is used for general cargo and for servicing fishing boats. Facilities are adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Operations, with regular and contributed funds, consisted of dredging by contract a total of 1,074,063 cubic yards of materials from the harbor, depositing the dredged materials to restore down-coast beaches, preparing plans and specifications for dredging, and making miscellaneous inspections and reports. The costs were $308,459.09 for maintenance. The expendi- tures were $151,547.43 regular funds, and $155,713.98 contributed funds, a total of $307,261.41. Conditionat end of fiscal year. Controlling depths were as follows: Feet Date ascertained Entrance channel (for a width of 600 feet)..---..................------------------------- 20 June 1953. North anchorage...........------------------------------------------------ 12 June 1952. South anchorage....---------.......--------..--------------------------------- 15 Do. Navy channel..............----------------------------------------------------- 20 I)o. Stearns wharf-------------.........----......----------...--------------------..... --- 18 Do. Total costs and expenditures for maintenance and beach restoration to June 30, 1953, were as follows: RIVERS AND HIARBORS-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1659 Costs Funds Expenditures New work Maintenance Total .---............ Regular funds--------- __ _ . - $636, 568. 41 $636, 568. 41 $635, 255. 84 Public works funds ...----------------- -------------- 29, 198. 39 29, 198. 39 29, 198. 39 Total, United States funds---....- -------------- 665, 766. 80 665, 766. 80 664, 454. 23 Contributed funds--------------------- _ 462, 985. 55 462, 985. 55 462, 985. 55 Working funds- ..---- _------ ------- ------ _________ 11, 000. 00 11, 000, 00 11, 000.00 Total, all funds .............. . ---- _- -- 1, 139, 752. 35 1, 139, 752. 35 1, 138, 439. 78 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated----........$161, 500. 00 -$2, 460. 41 $2, 600. 00 $1, 499. 00 $315, 350. 00 $1, 149, 422. 96 Cost--------------- 159, 784. 88 -745. 29 488. 09 831. 21 308, 459. 09 1, 139, 752. 35 Expenditures--------.. 23, 848. 26 135, 191. 33 99. 00 1, 105. 41 307, 261. 41 1, 138, 439. 78 3. LOS ANGELES AND LONG BEACH HARBORS, CALIF. Location. These harbors are on the Pacific coast, 410 miles south- east of San Francisco Harbor and 96 miles northwest of San Diego Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5147.) Previous projects. Los Angeles Harbor: There was no project for the outer harbor prior to the existing project. Original project for the inner harbor was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1871, and modified by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1881, August 2, 1882, June 3, 1896, June 13, 1902, June 25, 1910, July 18, 1918, and March 3, 1925. Long Beach Harbor: There was no previous project. For further details, see page 1977 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1646 of Annual Report for 1938. Ecisting project. This plan of improvement provides for a stone breakwater 11,152 feet long (San Pedro breakwater) extending east- erly from Point Fermin; for a stone and earth detached breakwater 18,500 feet long (Middle breakwater) ; for a stone and earth detached breakwater 13,350 feet long (Long Beach breakwater); for mainte- nance of the original Long Beach breakwater south of the outer end of pier A (now an integral part of pier A as extended); for an entrance channel 1,000 feet wide and 40 feet deep to outer Los Angeles Harbor, with a turning basin 3,500 feet long and 1,500 feet wide of the same depth opposite the end of pier 1, and enlargement of the entrance to the inner harbor by dredging to a depth of 35 feet, a triangular area at its junction with this turning basin; for irregular anchorage areas (areas A and B) 40 feet deep adjacent to the 40-foot- depth entrance channel; for an inner harbor channel (Los Angeles Channel) 35 feet deep and 1,000 feet wide, with a turning basin at its north extremity 35 feet deep; for a channel (East Basin Channel). 35 feet deep and 650 feet wide extending from the turning basin to United States station 406; for a channel (Cerritos Channel) 35 feet 1660 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 deep and 400 feet wide from United States station 406 to a turning basin in Long Beach inner harbor; for a turning basin 35 feet deep in Long Beach inner harbor; for an entrance channel to Long Beach inner harbor 35 feet deep and 300 to 500 feet wide; for a settling basin at the mouth of the Los Angeles River diversion channel, the dredged material to be deposited on the beaches eastward therefrom to Belmont pier; for a silt diversion channel (Los Angeles River) for the protection of Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors; and for maintenance of the entire project except the silt diversion channel. The plane of reference is mean lower low water. The range of tide between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 5.5 feet. The extreme range is about 10 feet. The Federal cost for new work for the completed project is $30,360,- 145, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. This esti- mate does not include the cost of constructing 6,000 feet of the autho- rized 21,000-foot section of the detached breakwater by the Navy De- partment. The latest (1953) approved estimates for annual cost of maintenance are $125,000 for dredging and $125,000 for repairs to breakwater. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 3,1896 A breakwater 8,500 feet long, easterly of Point Fermin.. S. Doc. 18, 55th Cong., 1st sess. June 25,1910 Extension of said breakwater to shore, making a total H. Doc. 969, 60th Cong., 1st sess. length of 11,152 feet from Point Fermin. July 25, 1912 Dredging in Los Angeles outer harbor west of the en- Rivers and Harbors Committee trance channel. Doc. 8, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8,1917 ...... - For the silt-diversion works--____ .--.... . Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 9, 64th Cong., 2d sess. Sept. 22, 1922 Triangular area approach to Los Angeles inner har- H. Doc. 1013, 66th Cong., 3d sess. bor entrance channel. Mar. 3,1925 Dredging the Los Angeles Harbor main channel and H. Doc. 349, 68th Cong., 1st sess. entrance 35 feet deep and 1,000 feet wide, dredging the inner harbor turning basin 35 feet deep, and for reclamation of Reservation Point. July 3, 1930 A detached breakwater 12,500 feet long in:prolonga- Rivers and Harbors Committee tion of the existing breakwater (authorized by act Doc. 33, 71st Cong., 2d sess. of June 3, 1896). Do -.._- Widening the fairway on the easterly side of the en- S. Doc. 130, 71st Cong., 2d sess. trance to Los Angeles inner harbor, dredging a channel 35 feet deep and 650 feet wide in the east basin from the turning basin to United States sta- tion 406; dredging 35 feet deep and 400 feet wide in Cerritos Channel from United States station 406 to the Long Beach turning basin; a turning basin 35 feet deep at Long Beach; for the entrance channel to Long Beach Harbor, 35 feet deep and 500 feet wide and for maintenance of the Long Beach break- water south of the outer end pier A. Do _ -... This act provides that in no case shall dredging be done within 50 feet of established pierhead lines or existing piers and wharves. Aug. 30, 1935 Dredging the 1,000-foot-wide entrance channel to Los Senate committee print, 74th Angeles outer harbor to 40-foot depth and for a Cong., 1st sess. turning basin 3,500 feet long and 1,500 feet wide to the same depth and enlargement of the entrance to the inner harbor by dredging to 35-foot depth a triangular area at its junction with the turning basin. RIVERS AND HARBORS-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1661 Acts Work authorized Documents Oct. 17,1940 Dredging to a depth of 40 feet, areas A and B adjacent H. Doc. 843, 76th Cong., 3d sess. to the 40-foot-depth entrance channel; the construc- (Contains latest published map.) tion and maintenance of a rubble-mound break- water of the composite type about 21,000 feet long in an easterly direction from the northeast end of the existing 'detached realwater; dredging about 4,000,000 cubic yards initially for a settling basin at the mouth of the Los Angeles River diversion channel, and de- positing the material on the beaches eastward therefrom to Belmont pier; maintenance dredging of areas A and B, and at the mouth of the Los Angeles River diversion channel; all subject to such modifi- cations as in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers may be advisable to meet the requirements of the Navy. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Local interests have con- tributed $335,575 for new work and $87,120 for maintenance to cover the excess cost of depositing dredged materials at desired locations. Terminal facilities. In Los Angeles Harbor there are 77,679 linear feet of wharves, of which 62,317 linear feet are owned by the city and 15,362 linear feet by private interests. In Long Beach Harbor there are 40,555 linear feet of wharves and bulkheads, of which there are 11,643 linear feet of finished deep water wharves and quays and 14,115 linear feet of usable bulkheads owned by the city, 10,700 linear feet by the Federal Government, and 4,097 linear feet by private interests. Facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations with regular funds consisted of condition survey of the harbors, and miscellaneous inspections and reports, all by hired labor. The costs were $14,100.45 for maintenance. The expenditures were $12,567.40. Conditionat end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1949. The 11,152-foot San Pedro breakwater was completed in 1912; the silt diversion works in 1923; the Los Angeles inner harbor channels and turning basin in 1931; the Long Beach entrance channel in 1932; the Los Angeles Harbor entrance channel in 1937; and the outer harbor turning basin in 1939. The 18,500-foot (Middle) breakwater was completed in 1942. The 13,350-foot (Long Beach) breakwater was completed in 1949. Dredging from the settling basin at the mouth of the Los Angles River diversion channel was completed in 1946. Dredg- ing of areas A and B was completed in February 1949. The break- waters were in good condition. Controlling depths were as follows: Feet Date ascertained Los Angeles Harbor: Entrance channel----- --- --------------------------- -------- 40 July 1949. West anchorage area (outer harbor)- ------------------------------- 40 Do. East anchorage area (outer harbor) ----------------------------------- 40 Do. Turning basin (outer harbor) ------------------------------ 40 Do. M ain channel . . . __... ----- --------------- .----- --------- -- 35 Do. Turning basin (inner harbor) 35 Do. East basin channel and Cerritos channel from slip 5 to Los Angeles- Long Beach City boundary-------------------------------------- 32 May 1953. Long Beach Harbor: Entrance channel_ ------ ------ 36 July 1949. Turning basin_------------------- 42 Do. Cerritos channel from Los Angeles-Long Beach City boundary to Long Beach turning basin____- 40 Do. Setting basin at mouth of Los Angeles River diversion channel .._ 25 April 1946. 1662 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The total costs and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1953, were as follows: Costs Funds Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular .......------------------------- $27, 769, 685. 69 $2, 659, 041.22 $30, 428, 726. 91 $30, 636, 261. 31 Public works- ..--............-------------------- 1, 593, 667. 46----------------1, 593, 667. 46 1, 593, 667. 46 Emergency ...... ..----------------------- 996, 791 62----------------996, 791. 62 996, 791. 62 Total, United States funds .... _--- 30, 360, 144. 77 2, 659, 041. 22 33, 019, 185. 99 33, 226, 720. 39 Contributed funds..---------.----.--- 335, 575.40 87,120. 00 422, 695. 40 422, 695. 40 Total all funds ....-..-- --- _ 30, 695, 720. 17 2, 746, 161. 22 33, 441, 881. 39 33, 649, 415. 79 Cost and financial summary CONSOLIDATED Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Approfriated_ . - -$171,424.60 -$100,000.00 -$16, 476.00 .......----............------------ $33, 091, 890. 58 Cost....-------------....... 1, 267, 950. 13 3, 625.'66 12, 509. 29-- .....-. ------------- 32, 882, 766. 76 Expenditures_-_ ........ 2, 179, 703. 66 10, 102. 35 13, 509. 29 ------------------ 33,091, 890. 58 Maintenance: Appropriated ........ 17, 000. 00 ........................ - $5, 638.00 $11, 600.00 2, 885, 716. 24 Cost ..----------------17,389. 58 4, 500. 44----------- ........... 2, 929.98 14, 100. 45 2, 885, 508. 67 Expenditures .--...... 15, 383. 55 6, 521. 22 ....------------....... 2, 873. 61 12, 567. 40 2, 883, 919. 25 4. NEWPORT BAY HARBOR, CALIF. Location. This improvement is on the Pacific coast, 24 miles south- east of Los Angeles-Long Beach Harbors, and 72 miles northwest of San Diego Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1508.) Existing project. This plan of improvement provides for rubble- mound entrance jetties, 900 feet apart, 1,620 and 2,860 feet in length on the east and west sides of the channel, respectively; an entrance channel 20 feet deep and 500 feet wide; a main channel 20 feet deep, 700 feet wide just inside the entrance, narrowing to a general width of 350 feet; and anchorage area 20 feet deep, approximately 3,800 feet long and varying in width up to 520 feet on the north side of the main channel in the easterly end of the bay; an anchorage area 20 feet deep, approximately 5,200 feet long and varying in width up tc 600 feet on the south side of the main channel in the easterly end of the bay; a yacht anchorage area 15 feet deep, 1,200 feet wide and 1,700 feet long on the south side of the main channel midway of the bay; the Newport Channel 15 feet deep, approximately 6,000 feet long and varying in width up to 330 feet; a turning basin 20 feet deep, approximately 2,000 feet long and varying in width up to 1,000 feet at the westerly end of the bay; and for a depth of 10 feet in the remainder of the main bay area. All work described above except widening the 20-foot-deep main channel from a general width of 200 feet to a general width of 350 feet and a width of 700 feet just inside the entrance, the deepening RIVERS AND HARBORS-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1663 of Newport Channel to 115 feet over a width varying up to 330 feet, and for dredging two anchorages to a depth of 20 feet, which were improvements authorized in the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, was recommended by the Chief of Engineers to the Secretary of War under date of September 25, 1933, and was author- ized by the Public Works Administration June 15, 1934, at a total estimated cost of $1,835,400 for new work, of which amount local interests were required to contribute one-half. The latest (1953) approved estimated cost of new work is $1,472,400 which is comprised of $1,593,793.66, the cost of work authorized by the Public Works Administration of which local interests contributed one-half; and $930,500 (revised 1953), the estimated cost of work authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, of which $255,000 is required to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $15,000. The plane of reference is mean lower low water. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 4.3 feet. The extreme range is about 10 feet. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 26,1937 Maintenance of the work authorized by the Public Senate Commerce Committee print Works Administration. 75th Cong. Mar. 2,1945 Widening the main channel, deepening the Newport S. Doc. 138, 78th Cong., 1st sess. Channel, and dredging 2 anchorage areas. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation. The improvements authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, are subject to the conditions that local interests contribute $255,000 to the first cost, and that responsible local agencies agree to furnish without cost to the United States suitable areas for the disposal of dredge spoil for the initial work and subse- quent maintenance when and as required, and to hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the improvements. These conditions of local cooperation have not been complied with. Local interests state that they expect to be able to guarantee the $255,000 as soon as Federal funds become available. All prior condi- tions imposed by the Public Works Administration and by the act of August 26, 1937, are fully complied with. In addition to the Federal project requirements the city of Newport Beach and Orange County have expended for dredging and jetty work the sum of $2,657,645 since 1916. Private interests have spent $683,000 for dredging and other harbor work, making the total expenditure for harbor improvements by local interests, $3,340,645, exclusive of the Federal project. Terminal facilities. There are numerous small wharves and land- ings, practically all for recreational craft. Facilities are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations with regular funds consisted of a condition survey of the harbor and miscellaneous inspections and reports by hired labor. The costs were $2,393.76 for maintenance. The expenditures were $2,300.57. 1664 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 76 percent complete. The units of the projects authorized by the Public Works Administration were completed in 1936 at a cost of $1,593,- 793.66, half of which was contributed by local interests. The jetties were generally in good condition. Controlling depths were as follows: Feet Date ascertained Entrance channel .... __-- -..........- .........---...---......... 21 March 1953. Main channel -------------------... ...---- .. .. . ... 19 February 1950. Northerly anchorage area ........ ......... _.._ . . .. ..... 12 Do. Southerly anchorage area - . . . __. .___. __... __-_---... 12 Do. Yacht anchorage _ - - - - .. .. . .... . .. .. . . 16 Do. Turning basin .... . . . . . . . . .... . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . 20 Do. Newport channel .. 11 Do. Lido channel __ .--. .-----. ....-- 10 Do. W est Lido channel ..... .............. ............... .....---- . 11 Do. Balboa Island channel ....-------..---..-------- -----.------ -- ----- 11 Do. Upper bay channel- ..... . ... ............... 11 Do. Areas of the main bay not specifically described have been dredged to a depth of 10 feet. Work remaining consists of widening the main channel, dredging the anchorages on both sides of the main channel opposite Balboa Island, and deepening Newport Channel. Total costs and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1953, were as follows : Costs Funds Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds------- ------------ -------------- $116,954.58 $116, 954. 58 $116, 815. 91 Public works funds------- ----------- $796, 896. 83 ------ __ 796, 896. 83 796, 896. 83 Total, United States funds .... 796, 896. 83 116, 954. 58 913, 851. 41 913, 712. 74 Contributed funds----------- --------- 796, 896. 83 ............---------------- 796, 896. 83 796, 896. 83 Total, all funds---------------- 1, 593, 793. 66 116, 954. 58 1, 710, 748. 24 1, 710, 609. 57 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated .-------- .. ......--------------------------------------..--------- $796, 896. 83 Cost .-------..----... ........-----------......-------------------------------- .. ---------- 796, 896. 83 Expenditures .......---------------------------------------------..........--.....------------ 796, 896. 83 Maintenance: Appropriated ..--------_ $35, 000 $8, 000. 00 $3, 000. 00 -$1, 501. 00 $1, 050. 00 116, 965. 91 Cost_---------------- 35, 000 7, 003. 23 495. 80 644. 88 2, 393. 76 116, 954. 58 Expenditures ....... 35, 000 6, 432. 36 1,066.67 599. 40 2, 300. 57 116, 815. 91 1In addition, $796,896.83 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project________________ $675,103. 17 RIVERS AND HARBORS-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1665 5. SAN DIEGO HARBOR, CALIF. Location. This improvement is on the Pacific coast just north of the United States-Mexico boundary line, about 96 and 506 miles southeast of Los Angeles Harbor and San Francisco Bay, respectively. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5107.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1852, March 3, 1875, September 19, 1890, and June 25, 1910. For further details, see page 1976 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1642 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This plan of improvement provides for a rubble- mound jetty 7,500 feet long on Zuniga Shoal; for an entrance channel 40 feet deep, 800 feet wide; for removal of Middle Ground Shoal and widening the entrance channel to the eastward in that vicinity to a depth of 36 feet; for a bay channel 35 feet deep and 2,200 feet wide from the vicinity of Whalers Bight to the naval air station; for an anchorage area northward of the bay channel 1,200 feet wide, 12,000 feet long, and 35 and 26 feet deep in the easterly and westerly halves, respectively; for an approach to the 35-foot anchorage, triangular in shape, 900 feet wide and 35 feet deep; for an approach to the 26-foot anchorage, triangular in shape, 800 feet wide and 26 feet deep; for a seaplane basin 1,500 feet wide, 12,000 feet long, and 8 feet deep, landward of the anchorage area; for a turning basin 35 feet deep, op- posite the municipal piers; for a channel approximately 20,000 feet long, 1,500 to 2,500 feet wide, and 30 feet deep in the southerly part of the bay; for a channel to National City and Chula Vista 20 feet deep and 200 feet wide; for a seaplane basin in the southerly part of the bay, 5,000 to 8,500 feet wide, 21,000 feet long, and 10 feet deep, using a part of the dredged material to fill an area of approximately 110 acres adjacent to the southerly end of the basin; and for an earthen dike 7,735 feet long to divert the San Diego River from San Diego Bay to Mission Bay. The plane of reference is mean lower low water. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 4.7 feet. The extreme range is about 10.5 feet. The latest revised (1953) estimated cost of new work is $10,815,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects and $10,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) approved esti- mate for annual cost of maintenance is $40,000, of which $20,000 is for entrance channel dredging and $20,000 for bay dredging. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1875 Diversion dike------------------------------Annual Report 1873, p. 1142. Sept. 19, 1890 Jetty on Zuniga Shoal-------__--....-------__.. H. [Ex.] Doc. 177, 50th Cong., 1st sess. (Annual Report 1888, p. 2114.) Mar. 4, 1913 Dredging channel through outer bar 570 feet wide and H. Doc. 1309, 62d Cong., 3d sess. 35 feet deep, and a channel through the middle ground 32 feet deep. July 27,1916 Widening the approach (area B) to San Diego munic. H. Doc. 648, 64th Cong., 1st sess. ipal pier 2 by dredging area C (north of area B). Aug. 8,1917 Dredging area A (south of area B)---------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 8, 64th Cong., 2d sess. Do---...... Dredging the 35-foot channel through the Middle H. Doc. 140, 65th Cong., 1st sess. Ground. 278038-53-voL. 2-43 1666 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 22, 1922 Dredging areas D and E --.----- - IH. Doc. 1000, 66th Cong., 3d sess. Mar. 3,1925 Widening the approach (area C) to San Diego munic- Rivers and Harbors Committee ipal pier 1 by dredging a portion of area F (north of Doc. 2, 68th Cong., 1st sess. area C). July 3, 1930 For the 40-foot channel through the outer bar; dredg- S. Doc. 81, 71st Cong., 2d sess. ing along the south and north banks of the main channel; dredging the turning basin; dredging area H; and dredging a channel to National City and Chula Vista. Aug. 30,19351 Widening the bay channel to 2,200 feet with depth of H. Doc. 223, 73d Cong., 2d sess. 35 feet from the vicinity of Whalers Bight in the lower bay to the naval air station opposite the turning basin. Aug. 26,1937 Dredging areas Q, Q-1, M, N, and O..--------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 89, 74th Cong., 2d sess. Oct. 17,1940 Dredging of a seaplane basin (area S) of approxi- H. Doc. 844, 76th Cong., 3d sess. mately 3,000 acres, 10 feet deep, and the filling of an area of approximately 110 acres adjacent to the southerly end of the basin. Mar. 2,1945 Dredging of triangular approaches to 26- and 35-foot H. Doc. 390, 77th Cong., 1st sess.2 anchorages, area M. 1 Included in the Emergency Relief program, May 28, 1935. 2 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, provides that before any work is undertaken on the turning basin, local interests shall furnish necessary disposal areas and give assur- ances satisfactory to the Secretary of War and Chief of Engineers that they will deepen areas adjacent to the municipal piers to depth of 35 feet, and that before any work is undertaken on the channel to Chula Vista local interests shall contribute $10,000 in cash. These conditions have been complied with, except in the case of the channel to Chula Vista. The modification of the project in act of October 17, 1940, is subject to the provision that the Chief of Engineers may direct the disposal of dredged materials on lands not under Federal owner- ship, provided that local interests reimburse the United States for the cost involved in excess of the cost of disposal by the most economical method and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from such disposal. This requirement was accepted by resolution of the city of Coronado, and approved by the Chief of Engineers. The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, requires no local cooperation. Terminal facilities. In San Diego Harbor there are 27,497 linear feet of wharves, exclusive of Government-owned wharves, of which 15,057 feet are municipally owned, and 12,440 linear feet by private interests. In addition, there are 2 wharves at Coronado and 1 Govern- ment-owned wharf at North Island. Facilities are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations with regular funds consisted of a condition survey of the harbor, and miscellaneous inspections and reports, all by hired labor. The costs were $5,406.31 for maintenance. The expenditures were $6,969.91. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 91 percent complete. The San Diego River dike was completed in 1876; the Zuniga Shoal jetty in 1904; the entrance channel to a width of 800 feet and a depth of 40 feet in 1934; the bay channel to a width RIVERS AND HARBORS-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1667 of 2,200 feet and a depth of 35 feet in 1936; dredging for the Navy at mooring No. 49 in 1941; dredging the westerly anchorage area and seaplane basin in area M to depths of 26 and 8 feet, respectively, and areas N and O to a depth of 30 feet in 1942; and dredging in area S, to the extent desired by the Navy, in 1946. Controlling depths were as follows: Feet Date ascertained Entrance channel------........--...........----------------------------------------- 40 April 1952. Bay channel _-------. ----.-------------------------- --------- - - 35 Do. 26-foot anchorage.--------------------------------------------------- 26 Do. Triangular approach to 26-foot anchorage .---------------- ---------------- 1 Do. 35-foot anchorage ..-------------------------------------------- -- - 35 Do. Triangular approach to 35-foot anchorage .--------------------------------- 26 Do. Seaplane basin (area M) - . ..----------------------------------------------- 8 Do. Turning basin ..----..---------------------------------------------- 35 Do, South bay channel---- ----- ------------ ----------- - --------- ---- 30 Do. Seaplane basin (area S) ----------------------------------------------- 10 Do. Chula Vista Channel---...............------- ......------------..-......-------------------------....... 16 Do Work remaining consists of completion of dredging in area S, the triangular approaches to the 26-foot and 35-foot anchorages in area M, and the Chula Vista Channel. The costs and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1953, were as follows: Costs Funds Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds .........------------------- $7, 949, 755. 90 $272, 913. 64 $8, 222, 669. 54 $8, 222, 617. 84 Public works funds_---------------- -- 86, 352. 01 ---------------- 86, 352. 01 52.01 86, 352. 01 Emergency Relief funds--_------------ 1, 226, 792. 92 ---------------- 1, 226, 792. 92 1, 226,792. 92 Total United States funds .... 9, 262, 900. 83 272, 913. 64 9, 535, 814. 47 9, 535, 762. 77 Contributed funds..-------------------- 4, 440. 59 ---------------- 4, 440. 59 4, 440. 59 Total all funds...-----..........------------.. 9, 267, 341. 42 272, 913. 64 9, 540, 255. 06 9, 540, 203. 36 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 s New work: Appropriated---- ------------------------------------------------ $9,417, 604. 51 Cost--- -- -- ------------------------------- -9, 417, 604. 51 Expenditures---------- ------ ---------------------------------------- 9,417, 604. 51 Maintenance: Appropriated----- .........------------ $10, 500. 00 $6. 00 $5, 112. 00 $3, 200. 00 333, 179. 51 Cost..................-------------- ------------ 702. 58 1, 915. 23 10, 432. 22 5, 406. 31 332, 817. 85 Expenditures.....----- - - - - - - - 619. 43 1, 998. 38 8, 816. 92 6, 969. 91 332, 766. 15 1 Includes $154,703.68 for new work and $59,904.21 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition, $4,440.59 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 3 Includes $86,352.01 expended from public works funds; includes $1,226,792.92 expended from Emergency Relief funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project__ _________ _ $1, 552, 099. 17 1668 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 6. SAN DIEGO RIVER AND MISSION BAY, CALIF. Location. San Diego River has its source on the tableland in Cuyamaca Mountains near Santa Ysabel, Calif., and flows south- westerly 52 miles to the Pacific Ocean at the city of San Diego. Mis- sion Bay Harbor is adjacent to the outlet of San Diego River, 77 miles southeast of Los Angeles-Long Beach Harbors and 8 miles north of San Diego Harbor. Existing project. This plan of improvement provides for a leveed flood channel 800 feet wide with a capacity of 87,400 cubic feet per second, from 0.4 mile above Morena Boulevard, 3.3 miles directly to the ocean; alteration of a railroad bridge over the leveed river flood channel; dredging of an entrance channel 20 feet deep into Mission Bay, and in the bay a main channel and turning basin about 3,500 feet long and 1,000 feet wide, and two anchorage basins, one 3,000 feet long and 800 feet wide and the other about 1,600 feet long and 800 feet wide, all to a depth of 20 feet; and construction of three jetties at the entrance, and stone revetment for the banks of the entrance and main channels and turning basin. The latest (1953) approved estimated cost of new work is $9,833,000 and the estimated cost of annual maintenance is $13,000 for the navi- gation improvement. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 760, 79th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map.) This project modifies the flood control project: "San Diego River Basin, Calif." (See H. Doc. 635, 77th Cong., 2d sess.) The plane of reference is mean lower low water. The diurnal range is 4.4 feet. The extreme range is 9.5 feet. Local cooperation. Local interests are required to provide the neces- sary bulkheading and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of Army that they will: (a) provide without cost to the United States all lands and rights-of-way, including spoil disposal areas necessary for construction of the improvements; (b)make all necessary altera- tions to highway bridges, utilities, and side-drainage structures; (c) purchase and hold in the public interests the lands between the flood control channel and Mission Bay, west of United States Highway 101; (d) prepare project plans and construction schedules for the improve- ment of the bay area for park purposes, which shall be subject to approval by the Secretary of Army; (e) complete the improvements of the 8-foot dredging and park development within 5 years after completion of the project; (f) provide adequate facilities for storage, maintenance, and supply of small craft; (g) maintain and operate the entire project, except maintenance of the jetties, stone revetment constructed by the United States, and project depths in areas dredged by the United States; (h) protect the carrying capacity of the flood control channel from future encroachments or obstructions; and (i) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the con- struction works. Local interests have furnished assurances specified by the act which were approved by the Secretary of the Army and have expended in RIVERS AND HARBORS-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1669 excess of $8 million toward fulfillment of the requirements of local cooperation; dredged about 8 million cubic yards in the west and east arms of Mission Bay, all to a depth of 8 feet; removed the Mission Boulevard Bridge; completed a temporary bridge at Ventura Boule- vard; completed new bridges at Midway Drive, U. S. 101, Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, and Morena Boulevard. Controlling depths were as follows: Feet Date ascertained Entrance channel (pilot channel).......--------------------------------------- 7 May 1952. Main channel (pilot channel)..... ....------------------ --------....----------------- 8 June 1951. Turning basin (pilot channel)...... ------------------------------------------... ... 8 Do. East anchorage basin (pilot channel) ....... ....--------- 8 Do. West anchorage basin ....... ... 8 Do. ...------------------------------------------------ Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of completing construction of unit No. 2 of the floodway by continuing contract. A total of 2,978 tons of class D stone, and 10,356 tons of class E stone was placed. The costs were $71,145.79 for new work, and the expenditures were $129,811.69, exclusive of contributed funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project as a whole is approximately 66 percent completed. The project plan for the entire project has been.completed. Construction of the downcoast and mid- dle jetties by contract was completed in November 1949. Construction of the north jetty by contract was completed in September 1950. Re- location of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway bridge by con- tract was completed in February 1951. Construction of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway bridge approaches by contract was com- pleted in April 1951. Construction of unit No. 1 of the flood channel by continuing contract was completed in August 1951. Construction of foundations for two navigation light towers near ends of middle and north jetties was completed in April 1952. Construction of stone revetment bank protection by contract along east shore of main chan- nel was completed in June 1952. Construction of unit No. 2 of the flood channel by contract was commenced in April 1951 and com- pleted in June 1953. Work remaining consists of completing dredging of an entrance channel, a main channel, a turning basin, and two anchorage basins, and revetment of slopes of resultant fills. The total costs and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1953, are as follows: Costs Funds Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular ------ ------------------------ $6, 506, 754. 34 --------------- $6, 506, 754. 34 $6, 505, 783. 52 Contributed ------------------------- .... 110, 470. 77 ---------------- 110, 470. 77 110, 470. 77 Total, all funds------------------6, 617, 225.11--------------- ............... 6, 617, 225.11 6, 616, 254. 29 1670 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary CONSOLIDATED Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June S 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated- ... .. $1,182,000.00 $2,225,000.00 $1,515,499.34 $510, 000. 00- ......... $6, 659, 499. 34 Cost--------------- 971, 916. 59 1,787,312.37 2,983,278.86 628, 578.35 $71, 145. 79 6, 617, 225. 11 Expenditures-....... 892,036. 47 1,581,811.34 3,133,955.15 781, 642. 85 139, 272. 33 6, 616, 254. 29 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-------------------- $19, 418 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-------------- 19, 418 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project-_---------------- ------------ 3, 298, 000 7. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The costs during the fiscal year were $19,162.35. The expenditures were $21,025.50, exclusive of contributed or working funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 Maintenance: Appropriated- ....... 1$124, 600. 00 $129, 000. 00 $51, 000. 00 $32, 800.00 $37, 200.00 $1, 181, 099. 63 Cost--- -_---------. 102, 719. 40 102, 540. 46 99, 019. 42 41, 721. 08 30, 122. 25 1, 162, 617. 79 Expenditures-_--_ 116, 493. 24 87, 679.32 96, 617.79 44, 877. 80 31, 968. 88 1, 161. 906. 00 1 In addition, $585 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. 2Includes working fund amounts as follows: Appropriated ..............................................---------------------------------------------------------- $25, 000. 00 Cost-- --------------------------------------------------------------- 10,959.90 Expenditures . ---------------------------------------------------------- ..... ........... 10, 943. 38 8. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see Annual required to Report cmplete for- New work Maintenance complete 1. San Louis Obispo Harbor, Calif--------------- 1937 $568, 417. 13 $54, 715. 08 (1) 2. Redondo Beach Harbor, Calif------.....---------------------------------------- 2 $4, 368, 000 1 Completed. 2 No money allocated to this project. RIVERS AND HARBORS-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1671 9. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Do mendation Congress Alamitos Bay, Calif............... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Feb. 15, 1946. Anaheim Bay, Calif., with a view River and Harbor Act, to shore protection of harbor. July 24, 1946. Bixby Slough and Dominguez Del Rivers and Harbors Com- May 25, 1953 Unfavor- Amo, for improvement of, and mittee resolution, Feb. able. to provide an inner harbor, in 1, 1946. Los Angeles Harbor, Calif. California, southern coast of, with River and Harbor Act, a view to the establishment of Mar. 2, 1945. harbors for light-draft vessels. Dominguez Del Amo and Bixby Rivers and Harbors Com- May 25, 1953 ---------- Do. Slough, for improvement of, and mittee resolution, Feb. to provide an inner harbor, in 1, 1946. Los Angeles Harbor, Calif. East Basin area, Los Angeles; Los House Public Works Com- -.... do-------- Favorable. Angeles-Long Beach Harbor, mittee resolution, Feb. Calif. 17, 1950. Glorietta Bay, Calif ..__........... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Mar. 5, 1946. Hueneme, Calif, with a view to River and Harbor Act, shore protection of harbor at the July 24, 1946. port. Long Beach Harbor, Los Angeles, House Public Works Com- May 25, 1953 Do. Calif., in the East Basin area, mittee resolution, Feb. Los Angeles. 17, 1950. Long Beach and Los Angeles Har- Rivers and Harbors Com- bors, Calif., extension of existing mittee resolution, Oct. breakwater to shore. 19, 1945. Los Angeles Harbor, Calif., to im- Rivers and Harbors Com- May 25,1953 Unfavor- prove Bixby Slough and Domin- mittee resolution, Feb. able. guez Del Amo and to provide an 1, 1946. inner harbor. Los Angeles-Long Beach Harbor, House Public Works Com- ..... do-------- Favorable. Calif., in the East Basin area, Committee resolution, Los Angeles. Feb. 17, 1950. Los Angeles and Long Beach Har- Rivers and Harbors Com- bors, Calif., extension of existing mittee resolution, Oct. breakwater to shore. 19, 1945. Newport Bay (upper), Calif ..... River and Harbor Act, Aug. 26, 1937. Pacific coast line of State of Cali- Sec. 2, River and Harbor fornia, beach erosion study. Act, July 3, 1930; act of Congress, July 31, 1945. a. Appendix I, Carpenteria .....do-------------............. Oct. 14,1952 H. Doc. 29 Do. to Point Mugu. 83d Cong., 1st sess. b. Appendix II, Point Mugu -....do .------------------- to San Pedro breakwater. .. - -- - -- - Pendleton Camp, Calif., with a River and Harbor Act, view to shore protection of July 24, 1946. .. - -- - -- - harbor. Plays Del Rey, Calif., harbor at _- River and Harbor Act, ............ Aug. 26, 1937. .. - - -- - - Playa Del Rey Inlet and Basin, Commerce Committee res- Venice,: Calif. resolution, June 2, 1936. . . . -- - -- - .........-- Point Dume, Calif.......-........ River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. .... .......... Port Hueneme, Calif., with a view River and Harbor Act, to shore protection. July 24, 1946. .... .......... ...........- San Diego Harbor, Calif., channel Rivers and Harbors Com- through Silver Strand into the mittee resolution, Dec. . . . . . . -- -- Pacific Ocean. 26, 1939. Santa Barbara Harbor, Calif- ... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Mar. 9, 1946. ........ ...... Santa Barbara Harbor........... Committee on Public Works resolution, June 11, 1952 1672 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 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 River and Harbor Santa Monica Harbor, Calift-...... Act, __ Mar. 2, 1945. Silver Strand into the Pacific Rivers and Harbors Com- Ocean, San Diego Harbor, Calif., mittee resolution, Dec. channel via. 26, 1939. Venice, Calif., Playa Del Rey Commerce Committee res- Inlet and Basin. olution, June 2, 1936. 10. LOS ANGELES COUNTY DRAINAGE AREA, CALIFORNIA Location. The site of the improvement is along the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers, Rio Hondo and Ballona Creek, and tributaries thereof in Los Angeles County. Existing project. The Flood Control Acts of June 22, 1936, and May 15, 1937, authorized the construction of reservoirs and channel improvements in Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers, Rio Hondo, and Ballona Creek, and tributaries thereof for protection of Los Angeles County, in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers on recommendation of the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors at an estimated construction cost not to exceed $70,000,000. The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, adopted the gen- eral comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the basins of the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers, Rio Hondo and Ballona Creek as set forth in House Document No. 838, 76th Congress, 3d session, and in addition to previous authorizations, the act author- ized $25 million for the further accomplishment of that plan. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized to be appropriated in addition to previous authorizations, the sum of $25 million for the prosecution of the comprehensive plan approved in the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941. The Flood Control Act ap- proved July 24, 1946, authorized to be appropriated, in addition to, previous authorizations, the sum of $25 million for the further prosecu- tion of the comprehensive plan. The Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, modified the comprehensive plan by authorizing the construction of channel improvements on Rio Hondo to conduct flood- water and other releases from Whittier Narrows flood control basin to the Los Angeles River channel, in accordance with plans on file in the Office, Chief of Engineers. This act also authorized to be appro- priated, in addition to previous authorizations, the sum of $40 million for prosecution of the comprehensive plan. For the Los Angeles River Basin the plan provides for the Sepul- veda, Hansen, and Lopez flood control basins, debris basins at the mouths of 17 tributary canyons, improvement of 49.07 miles of main channel and 53.42 miles of tributary channels, and reconstruction of 109 bridges. For the San Gabriel River Basin the plan provides for the Santa Fe and Whittier Narrows flood control basins, debris basins at the mouths of 7 tributary canyons, improvement of 35.6 miles of FLOOD CONTROL-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1673 main channel and 69.16 miles of tributarychannels and reconstruction of 142 bridges. For the Rio Hondo Basin the plan provides for debris basins at the mouth of 7 tributary canyons, improvement of 17.51 miles of main channel and 35.23 miles of tributary channels, and reconstruc- tion of 65 bridges. For B'allona Creek Basin the plan provides for debris basins at the mouths of 2 canyons, 2 jetties at the mouth of Ballona Creek, improvement of 2.39 miles of main channel and 23.67 miles of tributary channels, and reconstruction of 12 bridges. Prior to the authorization of the existing project, flood control improvements in the Los Angeles metropolitan area were undertaken as Emergency Relief projects at a cost of $16,726,888.40 Emergency Relief funds and $4,238,000 contributed funds. For full report on these improvements see Annual Report for 1941. The units included in the comprehensive plan are listed in the following table: Latest approved estimated cost 1953 Project unit Federal Local Total LOS ANGELES RIVER BASIN ...................--.......------------- Blanchard Channel------------------ $454, 000 $100, 000 $554, 000 Blue Gum Canyon______ .. _-------------------- 214. 000 25, 000 239, 000 Burbank-Eastern system___ __...........---------------- 13, 070, 000 500, 000 13, 570, 000 Burbank-Western system (lower) 1 ----- _ _______ 1, 297, 000 278, 000 1, 575, 000 Burbank-Western system (upper) 1- ---- - 6, 311,100 1, 200 000 7, 511, 100 Caballero Creek-................................ . 2, 510, 000 200, 000 2, 710, 000 Compton Creek--...----...-------------------- - 3, 549, 000 ..........-.... 3, 949, 000 400, 000 Dead Horse Canyon and Royal Blvd. Channel.... 733, 500 150, 000 883, 500 Haines Canyon 1- . __--.....- -..... .............. 525, 000 ............. __ 525, 000 Hansen flood control basin ....---- 11, 322, 000 .. __.... _____.... 11, 322, 000 Lopez Canyon diversion ......------------------------------ 914, 000 300, 000 1, 214, 000 Lopez flood control basin 1............................. 1, 094, 900 .........__ ..... 1, 094, 900 Los Angeles River channel: Owensmouth Ave. to Lankershim Blvd.1 -------- - 18, 657, 600 4, 400, 000 23, 057, 600 Lankershim Blvd. to Stewart and Gray Rd.1 ....- 41, 839, 800 ............... 41, 839, 800 Stewart and Gray Rd. to Santa Ana branch, Pacific Electric Ry. bridge 1-....-............---- ----- 5, 959, 800 20, 000 5, 979, 800 Santa Ana branch, Pacific Electric Ry. bridge to Pacific Ocean 1-- ---..................... --.......... 32, 388, 200 12, 000, 000 44, 388, 200 Pacoima Wash channel 1-___ .................. -_ .____.. 3, 199, 600 1, 250, 000 4, 449, 600 Sepulveda flood control basin 1__ __ _______-__-- - _--- 6, 618, 500 ....-- ........-. 6, 618, 500 Sycamore Wash. ..... ......... 23, 000 .....------------------------------------- ___ 23, 000 Tujunga Wash channel I ----- 7, 359, 000 2, 007, 000 9, 366, 000 Verdugo Wash, Concord St. to Upper Canada bridge 1_. 731, 000 ....... ___. . 731, 000 Verdugo Wash, Upper Canada bridge to debris basin.- 1, 507, 000 20, 000 1, 527, 000 Wilson Canyon and Mansfield St. channel--------------- 3, 597, 000 200, 000 3, 797, 000 Winery Canyon..-......-._-__.......... .............. 939, 000 150, 000 1, 089, 000 Total--..................---- ..---------------........--. 164, 814, 000 23, 200, 000 188, 014, 000 SAN GABRIEL RIVER BASIN Coyote Creek ___.. __......__ .. ............ 12, 619, 000 4, 000, 000 16, 619, 000 Emerald Wash and Live Oak Wash I .......------- 3, 157, 800 400, 000 3, 557, 800 Marshall Creek.....__________-..................... 1, 711, 500 125, 000 1, 836, 500 Santa Fe flood control basin 1 ....... 12, 623, 000 ---------------- 12, 623, 000 San Gabriel River channel: San Gabriel Canyon to Santa Fe flood control basin 1 1, 878, 500 _ 1, 878, 500 Santa Fe flood control basin to Walnut Creek 1.-. 3, 674, 000 900, 000 4, 574, 000 Walnut Creek to Pacific Ocean 1---...... ---....... 11, 439, 000 1, 000, 000 12, 439, 000 Thompson Creek and San Jose Wash-------------------....... . 5, 616, 500 1, 000, 000 6, 616, 500 Walnut Creek system ___ . .....-- ......--....---------- 29, 542, 500 6, 750, 000 36, 292, 500 Walnut Creek Inlet channel_---------------------- - 3, 520, 500 525, 000 4, 045, 500 Whittier Narrows flood control basin 1 .-- ----- __36, 380, 100 --- -36, 380, 100 Total -...-.....-.......... .. -............... 122, 162, 400 14, 700, 000 136, 862, 400 See footnote at end of table. 1674 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Latest approved estimated cost 1953 Project unit Federal Local Total RIO HONDO BASIN Alhambra Wash 1-----------__ $1, 087, 000 ._ - $1, 087, 000 Arcadia Wash system-_ 7,000, 500 $1, 200, 000 8, 200, 500 Eaton Wash 1------------- 5, 929,900 2, 500, 000 8,429, 900 Rio Hondo channel: Santa Fe Railway to Whittier Narrows flood control basin 1-rr - s-. od ----.... o- t .......... 8, 506, 000 1, 500, 000 10, 006, 000 Whittier Narrows flood control basin to Los Angeles River 1 ------------ 9, 013, 200 1, 200, 000 10, 213, 200 Rubio Canyon diversion 1 1, 571, 500 100, 000 1, 671, 500 Santa Anita Wash ---------------------------------- 5, 553, 500 1, 600, 000 7, 153, 500 Sawpit Wash 2, 905, 500 510, 000 3, 415, 500 Sierra Madre Villa channel--------,, 951, 200 130, 000 1, 081, 200 Total .............-------------------------------------- 42, 518, 300 8, 740, 000 51, 258, 300 BALLONA CREEK BASIN Ballona Creek channel and jetties ------- 1, 744, 000 _ 1, 744, 000 Benedict Canyon ---------------------------------- 6, 695, 000 500, 000 7, 195, 000 Centinela Creek _, ------ 6, 099, 000 850, 000 6, 949, 000 Higgins and Coldwater Canyons ----- 6, 494, 000 500, 000 6,994, 000 Sawtelle-Westwood system 1 12, 634, 100 600, 000 13, 234, 100 Buildings, grounds, and utilities ... -- 82,000 ---- - 82,000 Permanent operating equipment ------------------------ 22, 700 22, 700 Total ..-----------.... --...------------------------- 33, 770, 800 2, 450, 000 36, 220, 800 Grand total for comprehensive plan__ -------- -- 363, 265, 500 49, 090, 000 412, 355, 500 I Description of this unit which has been selected for construction is included in the following paragraphs. The individual units that have been selected for construction are described in the following paragraphs. LOS ANGELES RIVER BASIN Hansen flood control basin: This unit is on Tujunga Wash approxi- mately 9.4 miles above its junction with Los Angeles River. It in- cludes a rolled earthfill dam 10,475 feet long, maximum height 97 feet above stream bed, with a flood control basin of 34,100 acre-feet capacity at spillway crest; an uncontrolled spillway 284 feet in length, located near the center of the dam where bedrock is available; and outlet works through the dam near the center of the structure. The operation of the basin regulates the runoff from a tributary area of 147.4 square miles, reducing the flow of a design flood from 64,800 to 12,000 cubic feet per second. Sepulveda flood control basin: This unit is on upper Los Angeles River, approximately 43.1 miles above the mouth. It includes a rolled earthfill dam 15,443 feet long, maximum height 57 feet above stream bed, with a flood control basin of 16,700 acre-feet capacity at top of spillway crest gates; a spillway 399 feet in length, located near the center of the dam; and outlet works through the dam near the center of the structure. The operation of the basin regulates the runoff from a tributary area of 155.3 square miles, reducing the flow of a design flood from 69,000 to 7,100 cubic feet per second. Los Angeles River channel, Owensmouth Avenue to Lankershim Boulevard: This unit comprises three sections (a) Owensmouth Avenue to Sepulveda flood control basin; (b) Sepulveda flood control basin to Tujunga Wash; (c) Tujunga Wash to Lankershim Boulevard. FLOOD CONTROL--LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1675 The plan of improvement provides for a reinforced concrete chan- nel from Owensmouth Avenue to Lankershim Boulevard. (A dis- tance of 13.2 miles.) The channel is designed for the probable maximum flood. Los Angeles River channel, Lankershim Boulevard to Niagara Street: This plan of improvement provides for a rectangular concrete channel from Lankershirm Boulevard to Niagara Street (a distance of 1.7 miles). The channel is designed for the probable maximum flood. Los Angeles River channel, Niagara Street to Stewart and Gray Road: The plan of improvement provides for channel improvements along Los Angeles River as follows: A rectangular concrete channel from Niagara Street to the Burbank Western Wash (1.7 miles); a trapezoidal channel with concrete slab or grouted rock protection from the Burbank Western Wash to 1,400 feet above Dayton Avenue (7.5 miles) ; a channel with concrete invert and either sloping concrete side walls or vertical sheet steel-pile or concrete retaining walls, depending on rights-of-way available and the proximity of mainline railroads on each bank, from 1,400 feet above Dayton Avenue to Soto Street (5.4 miles) ; a trapezoidal channel with concrete slab or grouted rock bank protection from Soto Street to Stewart and Gray Road (6.2 miles); and four highway bridges, four railroad bridges, and one footbridge. The unit provides protection for the city of Los Angeles. The chan- nel is designed for the probable maximum flood. Los Angeles River channel, Stewart and Gray Road to Santa Ana branch Pacific Electric Railway bridge: The plan provides for levees with grouted cobblestone bank protection and concrete paved invert for this reach of the river (a distance of 2.4 miles). The unit will provide protection for the low-lying areas of Los Angeles, South Gate, and Lynwood to the west and South Gate to the east. The channel is designed for the probable maximum flood. Los Angeles River channel, Pacific Electric Railway bridge to Pacific Ocean: The plan of improvement provides for construction of a trapezoidal channel from the Santa Ana branch Pacific Electric Railway bridge to Pacific Ocean (a distance of 10.3 miles). The channel is designed for the probable maximum flood. Los Angeles River channel, Long Beach Boulevard: This improve- ment provided channel rectification of the Los Angeles River at Long Beach Boulevard for a distance of about 0.4 mile, by the removal of about 154,000 cubic yards of material. The unit removed a constric- tion in the river channel above the city of Long Beach. Haines Canyon: This unit consists of a rectangular reinforced con- crete channel of Haines Canyon from Plainview Avenue to mouth of Haines Canyon (a distance of 1.8 miles), thus completing a channel 3.6 miles long from Tujunga Wash to existing debris basin. The unit also includes reconstruction of debris basin by construction of rein- forced concrete spillway and outlet structure, enlargement of earthfill embankment, and excavation in basin. The debris basin and the chan- nel between Tujunga Wash and Plainview Avenue were constructed under Emergency Relief projects. The project intercepts the runoff from 7 square miles of mountainous terrain and protects the cities of Tujunga and Sunland. The unit is designed for the probable maxi- mum flood. 1676 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Sycamore Wash: This unit consists of 0.07 mile of covered rein- forced concrete conduit at the junction of Sycamore Wash with the Los Angeles River between San Fernando Road and Southern Pacific Railroad, to provide an outlet for the existing improved channel through the city of Glendale. The unit, including 0.6 mile of im- proved channel completed under Emergency Relief projects, will re- ceive the runoff from an area of 7.7 square miles in the south portion of the city of Glendale. The channel is designed for 35 percent of the probable maximum flood. Local interests contemplate construction of a relief bypass channel, when required by future development. Verdugo Wash, Concord Street, to Upper Canada Bridge: This unit includes channel improvements along Verdugo Wash, consisting of the following features: 5.1 miles of reinforced concrete channel connecting existing improved channels at both ends of the wash be- tween Concord Street and Upper Canada Boulevard Bridge, in the city of Glendale, and the removal and replacement of 15 street bridges, 1 railroad bridge, and 1 footbridge. The unit, including a debris basin and improved channel, above and below the project, completed in part under Emergency Relief projects, and in part by the Los Angeles County flood control district, provides protection for the city of Glendale. The channel is designed for the probable maximum flood. Compton Creek, Alameda Street to Hooper Avenue storm drain: This unit includes channel improvements along Compton Creek, con- sisting of the following features: 3.5 miles of rectangular reinforced concrete channel from above the mouth of the Hooper Avenue storm drain to below Greenleaf Avenue in the city of Compton; 0.5 mile of rock-paved trapezoidal channel below Greenleaf Avenue; 12 highway bridges and 2 railway bridges. The unit, including 2.5 miles of im- provement between Alameda Street and Los Angeles River completed under Emergency Relief projects, provides protection for a large part of the southern portion of the city of Los Angeles and the low-lying area in and around the city of Compton. The channel is designed for the probable maximum flood. Compton Creek, Hooper Avenue storm drain to Main Street: This plan of improvement provides for the construction of an open, rec- tangular concrete channel from Main Street to the upper end of the existing concrete channel (a distance of 2.1 miles). The plan includes the construction of one railroad bridge. The channel is designed for the probable maximum flood. Lopez flood control basin. This unit is located on Pacoima Wash approximately 6 miles above its confluence with Tujunga Wash. The improvement will serve principally as a debris basin. The plans pro- vide for a rolled earthfilI dam about 1,300 feet long, maximum height about 50 feet above stream bed, with a debris and flood control basin of about 900 acre-feet capacity. The drainage area above the dam site is 34 square miles. The partly regulated and desilted outflows will discharge into the Pacoima Wash channel now under construction. Pacoima Wash channel: This unit includes channel improvements consisting of the following features: 5.9 miles of trapezoidal channel with reinforced concrete invert and grouted cobble-stone slopes with base width ranging from 10 feet to 35 feet, and 0.6 mile of rectangular FLOOD CONTROL-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1677 reinforced concrete channel, with base widths of 30 feet and 55 feet, extending from Lopez flood control basin to the confluence with Tu- junga Wash channel. This unit is designed to accommodate the standard project flood. Tujunga Wash channel: This plan of improvement provides for an open rectangular concrete channel extending from the existing struc- ture at Hansen flood control basin to the Los Angeles River (a dis- tance of 9.3 miles). This unit provides flood protection for residential areas in San Fernando Valley. The channel is designed for the prob- able maximum flood. Burbank-Western system (lower) : This unit is on Burbank Wash, a tributary of Los Angeles River. The plan of improvement provides for a rectangular reinforced concrete channel and appurtenant struc- tures, extending from Burbank Boulevard to above Victory Boule- vard, a distance of approximately 1.6 miles. The channel is designed with a width of 40 to 60 feet and with wall heights of 12 to 16 feet. The construction of 5 highway bridges and of 5 railroad bridges, and the relocation of 5 sewer lines and other public utilities are included in the plan. The channel is designed to provide adequate protection from erosion and overflow damage by uncontrolled floodwater of the Burbank-Western system for the residential and industrial properties located in or adjacent to the valley area between Burbank Boulevard and the Los Angeles River. Burbank-Western system (upper): This unit is an extension of Burbank-Western system (lower). The plan of improvement pro- vides for: Construction of a debris basin in La Tuna Canyon; open rectangular concrete channel extending from the base of the spillway to the existing channel adjacent to Burbank Boulevard, a distance of 5.0 miles; increasing the height of the existing Stough Canyon debris basin; installing an outlet box channel to and under San Fernando Road with an open channel from this point to or near the confluence with the main channel; construction of two railroad bridges; highway crossings; and necessary changes in public utilities. The unit is designed to provide protection for the residential and industrial properties located in or adjacent to the valley area between Sunland and Burbank Boulevards. SAN GABRIEL RIVER BASIN Santa Fe flood control basin: This unit is on San Gabriel River, approximately 29 miles above its mouth. The plan of improvement provides for a rolled earthfill dam 23,800 feet long, maximum height 92 feet above stream bed, with a flood control basin of 34,300 acre-feet capacity at spillway crest; an un- controlled spillway 1,200 feet in length, located near the right abut- ment; and outlet works through the dam near the center of the struc- ture. The operation of the basin will regulate the runoff from a tributary area of 231 square miles, reducing the flow of a design flood from 81,600 to 19,000 cubic feet per second. San Gabriel River channel, San Gabriel Canyon to Santa Fe flood control basin: This unit includes the raising and strengthening of existing levees between the mouth of San Gabriel Canyon and the Santa Fe flood control basin, a distance of 3.4 miles. This unit will 1678 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 confine the probable maximum flood on the upper San Gabriel River to its present course, prevent flanking of the Santa Fe flood control basin, and will protect the builtup areas in the vicinity of Azusa. San Gabriel River channel, Santa Fe flood control basin to vicinity of Walnut Creek: Provision is made for an open trapezoidal soft bottom channel with stone stabilizers and reinforced concrete slab facing on earthfill levees extending from Santa Fe flood control basin downstream to a point above the mouth of Walnut Creek (a distance of 4.0 miles). The unit is designed for the flood discharge from Santa Fe flood control basin. San Gabriel River channel, Walnut Creek to Pacific Ocean: The plan of improvement provides for construction of a trapezoidal chan- nel, with dumped-stone facing on levees, from Walnut Creek to Pacific Ocean (a distance of 23.8 miles). The channel is designed for the probable maximum flood. Whittier Narrows flood control basin: This unit is on the main channels of Rio Hondo and San Gabriel River 10 miles east of the city of Los Angeles and between 3 and 4 miles downstream from the city of El Monte, Calif. The plan of improvement provides for a rolled earthfill dam with gated flood control outlets discharging into Rio Hondo channel and gated spillway outlets discharging into San Gabriel River channel, with a flood control basin of 35,000 acre-feet at spillway crest. The operation of the basin will regulate the runoff from a tributary area of 554 square miles of which 231 square miles are now controlled at Santa Fe flood control basin. Emerald Wash and Live Oak Wash: This unit is in San Gabriel River Basin about 4 miles from the San Bernardino County line. The plan of improvement for Emerald Wash provides for construc- tion of a debris basin on Emerald Wash of 20,000 cubic yards capacity and one on the east branch of Emerald Wash of 60,000 cubic yards capacity; and an open, rectangular concrete channel, ranging in width from 12 to 24 feet, from the debris basin to Puddingstone Reser- voir, a distance of 3.1 miles. The East Branch Channel from the pro- posed debris basin to the proposed Emerald Wash Channel, a distance of 0.1 mile, will be an open rectangular concrete channel with a width of 14 feet. The plan of improvement for Live Oak Wash provides for a debris basin of 35,000 yards capacity and an open, rectangular concrete channel, varying in width from 18 to 20 feet, from the debris basin to Emerald Wash, a distance of 1.8 miles. RIO HONDO BASIN Alhambra Wash: This unit includes channel improvements along Alhambra Wash, as follows: 7.1 miles of rectangular reinforced concrete channel ranging in width from 18 to 40 feet to close gaps and extend the channel from Huntington Drive to the Rio Hondo, and 12 bridges, 6 of which are highway, 2 railroad, 3 farm, and 1 foot- bridge. The project intercepts the runoff from 14.3 square miles of 'highly developed area in the cities of Alhambra, Pasadena, San Marino, and San Gabriel. The channel is designed for the probable maximum flood. FLOOD CONTROL--LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1679 Rio Hondo channel, Santa Fe Railway to Whittier Narrows flood control basin: The plan of improvement for this unit provides for a trapezoidal channel with grouted stone bank paving and ranging in width from 50 to 100 feet from the Santa Fe Railway to Whittier Nar- rows flood control basin (a distance of 9.76 miles). The channel is designed for the probable maximum flood. Rio Hondo channel, Whittier Narrows flood control basin to Los Angeles River: This unit provides for the construction of a trape- zoidal channel with reinforced concrete invert ranging in width from 50 to 85 feet and grouted stone bank paving from Whittier Narrows flood control basin to Los Angeles River (a distance of 7.75 miles). The channel is designed for the probable maximum flood. Rnbio Canyon diversion: This plan of improvement provides for a debris basin at the junction of Rubio and Las Flores Canyons and a rectangular concrete channel 16 feet wide to divert the flow from the debris basin to Eaton Wash (a distance of 1.2 miles). The debris basin, with a tributary drainage area of 1.82 square miles, has a debris storage capacity of 182,000 cubic yards. Covered sections are provided at street crossings over the concrete channel in lieu of bridges, and 0.75 mile of the channel is a closed box section. Eaton Wash: This plan of improvement provides for a reinforced concrete channel ranging in width from 25 to 60 feet from the outlet of Eaton Dam to a junction with Rio Hondo (a distance of 7.6 miles). The plan of improvement provides for the reconstruction of four railroad bridges. The channel is designed for the probable maximum flood. BALLONA CREEK BASIN Ballona Creek channel and jetties: This unit includes channel im- provements along Ballona Creek, consisting of parts of the follow- ing: 1.76 miles of rectangular reinforced concrete channel between Redondo and Washington Boulevards, 1.66 miles of rectangular con- crete conduit with trapezoidal high water section between Washing- ton and La Salle Streets, 5.53 miles of trapezoidal stone-paved sec- tion between La Salle Street and the ocean; 2 heavy stone jetties extending into the ocean for approximately 800 feet to insure a free channel at the outlet; 14 highway bridges, 3 railroad bridges, the substructure for a future highway bridge; a temporary highw.ay bridge and a temporary railroad bridge; and large regulating gates at the mouth of Playa del Rey Lagoon, to allow free tidal action within the lagoon. The unit provides drainage for 130 square miles of area in West Los Angeles, and when side drainage channels are provided, will control floods in West Los Angeles, Venice, Culver City, and Beverly Hills. The channel is designed for the probable maximum flood. Sawtelle-Westwood system: This unit is on the southerly slopes of the Santa Monica Mountains, about 4 miles northeast of the city of Santa Monica and extends from a debris basin north of Sunset Boulevard to a confluence with Ballona Creek, 3.46 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The plan of improvement provides for the construction of rec- tangular reinforced concrete channels as follows: East Branch from 1680 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Pico Boulevard southerly 1.06 miles to a confluence with Westwood Branch; from a debris basin in the Santa Monica Mountains down- stream a distance of 5.7 miles to the confluence with Sawtelle Branch; Sawtelle Branch from Pearl Street a distance of 1.6 miles to a con- fluence with Westwood Branch ; and the Sawtelle-Westwood channel from that confluence to Ballona Creek, a distance of 2.2 miles. The plan includes construction of four highway bridges and two covered sections in Westwood Branch. Local cooperation. No local cooperation is required at the fol- lowing locations: Hansen flood control basin. Sepulveda flood control basin. Los Angeles River channel: Lankershim Boulevard to Stewart and Gray Road. Long Beach Boulevard. Haines Canyon. Sycamore Wash. Verdugo Wash, Concord Street, to Upper Canada Bridge. Compton Creek, Alameda Street to Hooper Avenue storm drain. Lopez flood control basin. Santa Fe flood control basin. San Gabriel River channel: San Gabriel Canyon to Santa Fe flood control basin. Santa Fe flood control basin to Walnut Creek. (That portion constructed within the $70,000,000 authorization.) Whittier Narrows flood control basin. Alhambra Wash. Ballona Creek channel and jetties. Local interests are required to furnish all lands, easements, and rights-of-way, bear the expense of all highway and highway bridge modifications, hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction work, and maintain and operate all the works after completion at the following locations: Los Angeles River channel: Owensmouth Avenue to Lankershim Boulevard. Stewart and Gray Road to Santa Ana branch, Pacific Electric Railway bridge. Santa Ana Branch, Pacific Electric Railway bridge to Pacific Ocean. Verdugo Wash, Upper Canada Bridge to debris basin. Compton Creek, Hooper Avenue storm drain to Main Street. Caballero Creek. Wilson Canyon and Mansfield Street channel. LoIez Canyon diversion. Pacoima Wash channel. Blue Gum Canyon. Tujunga Wash channel. Burbank-Western system (lower). Burbank-Western system (upper). Burbank-Eastern system. Blanchard channel. Dead Horse Canyon and Royal Boulevard channel. Winery Canyon. San Gabriel River channel: Santa Fe flood control basin to Walnut Creek. (Only the portion required to be built outside of the $70,000,000 authorization.) Walnut Creek to Whittier Narrows flood control basin. Whittier Narrows flood control basin to Pacific Ocean. Walnut Creek system. Walnut Creek Inlet channel. Marshall Creek. FLOOD CONTROL--LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1681 Emerald Wash and Live Oak Wash. Thompson Creek and San Jose Wash. Coyote Creek. Rio Honde channel: Santa Fe Railway to Whittier Narrows flood-control basin. Whittier Narrows flood control basin to Los Angeles River. Sawpit Wash. Sierra Madre Villa channel. Santa Anita Wash. Acradia Wash system. Rubio Canyon diversion. Eaton Wash. Higgins and Coldwater Canyons. Benedict Canyon. Sawtelle-Westwood (lower). Sawtelle-Westwood (upper). Centinela Creek. Operations and results during fiscal year. LOS ANGELES RIVER BASIN Hansen flood control basin. Operations consisted of preparation of a maintenance manual, preparation of a recreational planning re- port, and maintaining the dam in good operating condition. The costs were $1,272 for new work, and $21,086 for maintenance, a total of $22,358. One minor storm occurred during the year on 15 November 1952, producing a maximum mean daily inflow of 107 cubic feet per second. Release from reservoir was for spreading only. The maximum water in storage was 3,140 acre-feet, or 9 percent of the gross storage capacity at spillway crest. Sepulveda flood control basin. Operations consisted of prepara- tion of a maintenance manual, and a recreational planning report, and maintaining the dam in good operating condition. The costs were $4,653 for new work, and $24,764 for maintenance, a total of $29,417. Two minor storms occurred during the year; one on 15 November 1952, which produced a peak inflow of 4,680 cubic feet per second and was controlled to a peak outflow of 1,500 cubic feet per second. Reser- voir peak storage was 609 acre-feet or 4 percent of the gross storage at spillway crest elevation. The other storm occurred on December 1 which produced a peak inflow of 1,380 cubic feet per second and a peak outflow of 1,350 cubic feet per second. Los Angeles River channel, Owensmouth Avenue to Lankershim Boulevard. This section of the river comprises three parts: (a) Owensmouth Avenue to Sepulveda flood control basin; (b) Sepulveda flood control basin to Tujunga Wash; (c) Tujunga Wash to Lanker- shim Boulevard. Part (a), work consisted of preparation of the project plan, and contract plans and specifications; part (b), work consisted of preparation of contract plans and specifications and com- pletion of construction by contract in February 1953 of the reach from Van Nuys Boulevard to Sepulveda flood control basin; part (c), is complete. The costs for the three units were $945,473.91 for new work, exclusive of contributed funds. Los Angeles River channel-Lankershim Boulevard to Stewart and Gray Road. Operations consisted of rights-of-way transactions, and 278038-53--voL. 2----44 1682 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 maintaining the channel in good operating condition. The costs were $5,037.89 for new work and $49,927.94 for maintenance, a total of $54,965.83. Three minor storms occurred during the year, on 15 November, 1 December and 20 December 1952. They produced the following peak discharges at Mariposa Street: 4,900 cubic feet per second, 4,200 cubic feet per second, and 4,000 cubic feet per second, and the maximum of which was approximately 11 percent of channel capacity. At Dayton Avenue, the peak discharges were 8,800 cubic feet per second, 6,600 cubic feet per second, and 7,300 cubic feet per second, the maximum of which was approximately 9 percent of channel capacity. At Fire- stone Boulevard the peak discharges were 15,000 cubic feet per second, 7,500 cubic feet per second, and 9,000 cubic feet per second, the maxi- imum of which was approximately 10 percent of channel capacity. Los Angeles River channel-Stewart and Gray Road to Santa Ana Branch, Pacific Electric Railway bridge. Operations consisted of initiating construction by contract of the reach from station 560 to station 570 in April 1953. The costs were $259,865.69 for new work. Los Angeles River channel-Santa Ana branch, Pacific Electric Railway bridge to Pacific Ocean. Operations consisted of prepara- tion of the project plan and contract plans and specifications, and initiation of construction by contract for the reach from Pacific Ocean to Seventh Street. The costs were $326,526.17 for new work. Los Angeles River channel-Long Beach Boulevard. No opera- tions were performed during the fiscal year. Haines Canyon. Operations consisted of maintaining the channel and debris basin in good operating condition. The costs were $1,088 for maintenance. No major storms occurred in this area, and consequently the deposit of detrital material in the basin was negligible. Sycamore Wash. No operations were performed during the fiscal year. No major storms occurred in this area during the fiscal year. Verdugo Wash-Concord Street to Upper Canada Bridge. No operations were performed during the fiscal year. Two minor storms occurred on November 15 and December 1, 1952. They produced peak discharges of 1,400 cubic feet per second and 1,500 cubic feet per second, which were approximately 3 percent of channel capacity. Compton Creek-Alameda Street to Hooper Avenue storm drain. Operations consisted of maintaining the channel in good operating condition. The costs were $3,849 for maintenance. Two minor storms occurred on November 15 and December 1, 1952, producing peak discharges of 2,400 cubic feet per second and 1,900 cubic feet per second, the maximum of which was approximately 23 percent of channel capacity. Compton Creek-Hooper Avenue storm drain to Main Street. Op- erations consisted of reimbursement to local interests for right-of- way, and preparation of maintenance manual. The costs were $4,005.- 66 for new work, exclusive of contributed funds. Lopez flood control basin. Operations consisted of preparation of the project plan. The costs were $15,957.13 for new work. Pacoima Wash channel. Operations consisted of preparation of FLOOD CONTROL-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1683 the project plan and contract plans and specifications, initiation in December 1952 of construction by continuing contract on the reach from Tujunga Wash to Arleta Avenue and initiation of construction in June 1953 by continuing contract on the reach from Arleta Avenue to Lopez flood control basin. The costs were $1,095,571.61 for new work. Tujunga Wash Channel: Operations consisted of preparation of maintenance manual, and construction by contract of gates, foot- bridges and appurtenances at Hansen Dam spreading ground head- works. The costs were minus $14,934.65 for new work, exclusive of contributed funds. Burbank-Western system (lower). No operations were performed during the fiscal year. Burbank-Western system (upper) : No operations were performed during the fiscal year. SAN GABRIEL RIVER BASIN Santa Fe flood control basin: Operations consisted of preparation of recreational planning report, preparation of maintenance manual, and maintaining the dam in good operating condition. The costs were $4,959 for new work, and $22,254 for maintenance, a total of $27,213. Maximum water in storage was 1550 acre-feet or approximately 5 percent of the gross storage capacity of spillway crest. A maximum release of 880 cubic feet per second was made through the gated out- lets on October 29, 1952 for the purpose of spreading. San Gabriel River channel-San Gabriel Canyon to Santa Fe flood control basin: Operations consisted of rights-of-way transactions. The costs were $1,392.45 for new work. San Gabriel River channel-Santa Fe flood control basin to Walnut Creek: No operations were performed during the fiscal year. San Gabriel River channel-Walnut Creek to Pacific Ocean: Oper- ations consisted of preparation of the project plan for the reach from Walnut Creek to Whittier Narrows flood control basin. The costs were $70.55 for new work. Whittier Narrows flood control basin: Operations consisted of preparation of contract plans and specifications, real estate transac- tions, initiation of construction in October 1952 by continuing contract of the central embankment, Rosemead ramp and paving, San Gabriel approach channel, San Jose diversion channel, and flood-flow chan- nel, completed construction of Workman Mill Road Bridge in October 1952 and the Rosemead Boulevard Bridge in December 1952. The costs were $5,049,304.49 for new work. Emerald Wash and Live Oak Wash: Operations consisted of prep- aration of the maintenance manual and utility relocations. The costs were $264.79 for new work, exclusive of contributed funds. RIO HONDO BASIN Alhambra Wash: Operations consisted of maintaining the channel in good operating condition. The costs were $522 for maintenance. Two minor storms occurred on November 15 and December 1, 1952, producing peak discharges of 3,100 cubic feet per second and 2,200 1684 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 cubic feet per second, the maximum of which was approximately 22 percent of channel capacity. Rio Hondo channel-Santa Fe Railway to Whittier Narrows flood control basin: No operations were performed during the fiscal year. Rio Hondo channel-Whittier Narrows flood control basin to Los Angeles River: Operations consisted of preparation of contract plans and specifications, and initiation of construction in April 1953 of the reach from Southern Pacific Railroad to Santa Ana Freeway. The costs were $550,796.72 for new work, exclusive of contributed funds. Rubio Canyon diversion: No operations were performed during the fiscal year. Eaton Wash: No operations were performed during the fiscal year. BALLONA CREEK BASIN Ballona Creek Channel and Jetties: Operations consisted of main- taining the channel and jetties in good operating condition. The costs were $3,445 for maintenance. One moderate and two minor storms occurred on November 15, December 1, and December 20, 1952, producing the following peak discharges of 12,800 cubic feet per second, 6,100 cubic feet per second, and 8,600 cubic feet per second. The maximum discharge was ap- proximately 42 percent of channel capacity. Sawtelle-Westwood System. Operations consisted of utility relo- cations. The costs were $8,779.30 for new work, exclusive of contrib- uted funds. Condition at the end of flscal year. LOS ANGELES RIVER BASIN Hansen flood control basin: The dam was completed in 1941. Work remaining consists of reimbursement to local interests for rights-of-way, and completion of recreational planning report. Sepulveda flood control basin: The dam was completed in 1941. Work remaining consists of reimbursement to local interests for rights-of-way, and completion of recreational planning report. Los Angeles River channel-Owensmouth Avenue to Lankershim Boulevard. a. Owensmouth Avenue to Sepulveda flood control basin. The project plan and contract plans and specifications have been com- menced. Work remaining consists of preparation of the project plan and contract plans and specifications, and construction. b. Sepulveda flood control basin to Tujunga Wash: Construction by continuing contract of the reach from Tujunga Wash to Whitsett Avenue was completed in February 1950. Construction by continuing contract of the reach from Whitsett Avenue to Fulton Avenue was completed in January 1951. Construction by continuing contract of the reach from Fulton Avenue to Van Nuys Boulevard was completed in February 1952. Construction by continuing contract of the reach from Van Nuys Boulevard to Sepulveda flood control basin com- menced in April 1952 was completed in February 1953. No work remains to be done. c. Tujunga Wash to Lankershim Boulevard: Construction was com- pleted in 1949. No work remains to be done. FLOOD CONTROL---LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1685 Los Angeles River channel-Lankershim Boulevard to Stewart and Gray Road: The channel from Lankershim Boulevard to Niagara Street was completed in 1948. Channel improvement and bridge reconstruction from Niagara Street to Dayton Avenue Bridge, except the Burbank-Western side drainage channel were completed in 1939. The inlet structure for Burbank-Western channel was completed in 1940; Dayton Avenue Bridge to Arroyo Seco in 1940; Arroyo Seco to North Broadway in 1942; North Broadway to Aliso Street in 1943; Aliso Street to 4th Street in 1941; 4th Street to 23d Street in 1940; 23d Street to Downey Road in 1940; Downey Road to Atlantic Avenue in 1940; Atlantic Avenue to Randolph Street in 1942; Randolph Street to Stewart and Gray Road in 1942; except reconstruction of Firestone Boulevard Bridge, which was completed in 1949. Channel stabilizers between Stewart and Gray Road and Randolph Street were completed in 1940; and three additional stabilizers were constructed in 1944. Two stabilizers were constructed by hired labor in 1949 between Los Feliz Boulevard and Verdugo Wash. No work remains to be done. Los Angeles River channel-Stewart and Gray Road to Santa Ana branch, Pacific Electric Railway bridge: The project is about 86 per- cent complete. The project plan and contract plans and specifications have been completed. Construction by contract of the reach from Stewart and Gray Road to Imperial Highway was completed in De- cember 1951. Construction by continuing contract of the reach from Imperial Highway to station 570 was completed in November 1951. Construction was initiated in April 1953 of the reach from station 570 to station 560, which will complete the project. Los Angeles River channel-Santa Ana branch, Pacific Electric Railway to Pacific Ocean: Preparation of the project plan is par- tially complete. Construction has been initiated on the reach from Pacific Ocean to Seventh Street. Work remaining consists of com- pletion of the project plan, preparation of contract plans and specifica- tions and completion of construction. Los Angeles River channel-Long Beach Boulevard: Removal of a constriction caused by silt deposit at this point was completed in 1938. No work remains to be done. Haines Canyon: This unit was completed in 1938. Work remaining consists of reimbursements to local interests for rights-of-way. Sycamore Wash: This unit was completed in 1938. Work re- maining consists of reimbursements to local interests for rights-of-way. Verdugo Wash-Concord Street to Upper Canada Bridge: This unit was completed in 1939. Work remaining consists of reimburse- ments to local interests for rights-of-way. Compton Creek channel--Alameda Street to Hooper Avenue storm drain: This unit was completed in 1939. Work remaining consists of reimbursements to local interests for rights-of-way. Compton Creek channel-Hooper Avenue storm drain to Main Street: The unit was completed in 1951. Construction by continuing contract of the reach from Hooper Avenue storm drain to Lanzit Avenue was completed in January 1951. Construction by contract of the reach from Lanzit Avenue to Main Street was completed in November 1951. No work remains to be done. 1686 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Lopez flood control basin: The project plan has been partially com- pleted. Work remaining consists of preparation of the project plan, contract plans and specifications, and construction. Pacoima Wash channel: The project plan and contract plans and specifications have been completed. Construction by continuing con- tracts of the reach from Tujunga Wash to Arleta Avenue was initiated in December 1952, and from Arleta Avenue to Lopez flood control basin, in June 1953. Tujunga Wash channel: This unit was completed in 1951. Con- struction by contract of the reach from Los Angeles River to Magnolia Boulevard was completed in February 1950. Construction by con- tinuing contract of the reach from Magnolia Boulevard to Vanowen Street was completed in January 1951. Construction by contract of the reach from Vanowen Street to Beachy Avenue was completed in November 1951. Construction by continuing contract of the reach from Beachy Avenue to Hansen flood control basin was completed in February 1952. No work remains to be done. Burbank-Western System (lower) : This unit was completed in 1949. No work remains to be done. Burbank-Western System (upper) : The project plan is practically completed. Work remaining consists of preparation of the project plan and contract plans and specifications, and construction. SAN GABRIEL RIVER BASIN Santa Fe flood control basin: This unit was completed in 1948. Work remaining consists of preparation of recreational planning re- port and maintenance manual, and rights-of-way transactions. San Gabriel River channel-San Gabriel Canyon to Santa Fe flood control basin: This unit was completed in 1947. Repair work to the existing right bank levee to protect against flanking of Santa Fe flood control basin was completed in 1943. No work remains to be done. San Gabriel River channel-Santa Fe flood control basin to Walnut Creek: The project plan has been completed. Work remaining consists of preparation of contract plans and specifications, and con- struction. San Gabriel River channel-Walnut Creek to Pacific Ocean: Prep- aration of the project plan has been initiated. Work remaining consists of preparation of the project plan and contract plans and specifications and construction. Whittier Narrows flood control basin: This unit is about 48 percent dompleted. The project plan has been completed. The contract plans and specifications are partially completed. Construction of Workman Mill Road Bridge commenced in April 1952 was completed in October 1952. Construction of Rosemead Boulevard Bridge com- menced in April 1952 was completed in December 1952. Construc- tion was initiated by continuing contract in October 1952 on the cen- tral embankment, Rosemead Boulevard ramp and paving, San Ga- briel approach channel, San Jose diversion channel, and flood-flow channel. Work remaining consists of contruction of the west em- bankment and outlet structures, completion of contract plans and specifications, acquisition of lands and easements, installation of FLOOD CONTROL-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1687 spillway gates and operating equipment, construction of highways and highway bridges, and completion of utilities and relocations. Emerald Wash and Live Oak Wash: This unit is about 14 percent completed. The project plan and contract plans and specifications have been completed for the reach from A Street to D Street. Con- struction by continuing contract of the reach from A Street to D Street was completed in December 1950. Work remaining consists of completing the project plan and contract plans and specifications, and construction of the remainder of the channel. RIO HONDO BASIN Alhambra Wash: This unit was completed in 1939. Work remain- ing consists of reimbursements to local interests for rights-of-way. Rio Hondo channel-Santa Fe Railway to Whittier Narrows flood control basin: Work has not been commenced. Work remaining consists of preparation of the project plan and contract plans and specifications, and construction. Rio Hondo channel-Whittier Narrows flood control basin to Los Angeles River: This unit is about 15 percent completed. Construc- tion by contract of the reach from Union Pacific Railroad to Southern Pacific Railroad was completed in December 1951. Construction was initiated by continuing contract in April 1953 of the reach from Southern Pacific Railroad to Santa Ana Freeway, and is about 18 percent complete. Work remaining consists of preparation of con- tract plans and specifications and complete construction of the reach from Southern Pacific Railroad to Santa Ana Freeway and construc- tion of the reach from Santa Ana Freeway to Whittier Narrows flood control basin. Rubio Canyon diversion: Engineering studies in connection with the project plan have been commenced. Work remaining consists of preparation of the project plan, contract plans, and specifications and construction. Eaton Wash: Engineering studies in connection with the project plan have been commenced. Work remaining consists of preparation of the project plan, contract plans, and specifications and construction. BALLONA CREEK BASIN Ballona Creek channel and jetties: The channel was completed in 1939 and the jetties at the outlet in 1940. Work remaining consists of reimbursements to local interests for rights-of-way. Sawtelle-Westwood system: This unit is about 21 percent completed. C6nstruction by contract of the reach from Ballona Creek to Brad- dock Drive was completed in November 1949. Construction by con- tract of the reach from Braddock Drive to Washington Place was completed in January 1951. Construction by contract of the reach from Washington Place to Charnock Road was completed in Feb- ruary 1951. Work remaining consists of preparation of the project plan, contract plans and specifications, and construction of the remainder of the project, upstream from Channel Rock. PROJECT COSTS The total costs to June 30, 1953, for new work and maintenance for the existing project are: I Units Regular Emergency Total United Contributed ITotal all funds Relief States funds funds I- I I I 1 $70,000,000 project Alhambra Wash.....------------------------------ $506, 615. 04 $580, 437. 19 $1, 087, 052. 23 $4, 684. 14 $1, 091, 736. 37 Ballona Creek Channel and Jetties-..........----- ..----........... 1, 235, 474. 25 509, 118. 38 1, 744, 592. 63 72, 201. 49 1, 816, 794.12 O Compton Creek, Alameda St. to Hooper Ave. Storm Drain____._______. _ 1, 597, 854. 03 745, 848. 82 2, 343, 702. 85 25, 408. 90 2, 369,111.75 00 Haines Canyon_.. -----.----..................... . . ..... ----------.... . .... 290, 330. 43 233, 953. 57 524, 284. 00 524, 284. 00 N Hansen flood control basin ............................... . . 11, 359, 854. 41 11, 359, 854. 41 11, 359, 854. 41 Los Angeles River channel: 0 Lankershim Blvd. to Stewart and Gray Rd .... _...._____.--------- ------------- ..------ 32, 192, 207. 69 7, 638,038.67 39, 830, 246. 36 -1, 302. 04 39, 828, 944. 32 Long Beach Blvd.. -----....... _ .....------------- .... 13, 678. 41 20, 565. 98 34, 244. 39 34, 244. 39 Plant ... --------------------------------------------------------------------- ............... 217, 754. 88 217, 754. 88 217, 754. 88 San Gabriel River Channel: San Gabriel Canyon to Santa Fe flood control basin_..________________.............. 1, 900, 564. 76 44, 686. 32 1, 945, 251. 08 1, 945, 251. 08 z Santa Fe flood control basin to Walnut Creek ----------------------------------- 32, 263.51 32, 263.51 32, 263.51 M Santa Fe flood control basin-....___ -...... .............. 12, 636, 041. 88 12, 636, 041. 88 155, 12.......... 89 12, 636, 041.88 Sepulveda flood control basin ----- ....... ---.. . .....------------ -------------...... 6, 648, 235. 98 -- -- - - -- - - 6, 648, 235. 98 -------------- ------- ------ 6, 648, 235. 98 Surveys and engineering_ 350, 020. 89 24, 000. 00 374, 020. 89 O 374, 020. 89 Sycamore Wash ------------------------------------------------------------- 8, 835.10 14, 710.43 23, 545.53 23, 545. 53 Verdugo Wash, Concord St. to Upper Canada Bridge..-------------------------------- .. 367,804. 52 362, 557. 41 730, 361. 93 885, 482. 82 I I I i Subtotal-New work---------------.......--.......-----------------------.......----------------------------- 69, 139, 780. 90 10, 391, 671. 65 79, 531, 452. 55 256, 113. 38 79, 787, 565. 93 Subtotal-Maintenance------------- -------- -------------------------------- 1, 628, 653. 55 ---- - - 1, 628, 653. 55 1, 628, 653. 55 M Subtotal-All work - ...--------------------... -........ 70, 768, 434. 45 10, 391, 671. 65 81, 160, 106. 10 256, 113. 38 81, 416, 219. 48 14 M Projects outside $70,000,000 project Burbank-Western system-------------------------------- ---------------------- 1, 421, 864.17 1, 421, 864.17 1, 421, 864.17 Compton Creek, Hooper Ave. storm drain to Main St........-------------------------------- 1, 202, 319.12 1, 202, 319. 12 362, 937. 46 1, 565, 256. 58 J22 Emerald Wash and Live Oak Wash.... ------------------------------------- 397, 004. 80 397, 004. 80 47, 983. 24 444, 988. 04 Lopez flood control basin _ .... _ _-_-_---- -- - -------- --- 81, 844. 94 I:: 81, 844. 94 81, 844. 94 Los Angeles River Channel: Owensmouth Ave. to Lankershim Blvd----------- 9, 321, 940. 08 9, 321, 940. 08 1, 094, 515.13 10, 416, 455. 21 Pacific Electric Ry. bridge to Pacific Ocean ..-------------------.. 774, 065.76 774, 065. 76 -------- ------- 774, 065. 76 02 Stewart and Gray Road to Pacific Electric Ry. bridge __------------------------- --- 5, 173, 349. 69 5, 173, 349. 69 167, 162. 39 5, 340, 512. 08 Pacoima Wash channel . ...------------...------------------------------------ 1, 207, 559. 12 1, 207, 559. 12 .............. 1, 207, 559. 12 Rio Hondo Channel: Whittier Narrows to Los Angeles River----------- ------------ 1, 932, 703. 72 1, 932, 703. 72 220, 983. 82 2,153, 687. 54 Rubio Canyon Diversion and Eaton Wash___..._______________. ...... ... 3, 444. 71 3, 444. 71 3, 444. 71 San Gabriel River channel: Walnut Creek to Pacific Ocean ........----------------------------------.. 6, 108. 51 6,108. 51 6,108. 51 Sawtelle-Westwood system--- ------------------------------- 2, 158, 066. 61 2, 158, 066. 61 102, 432. 04 2, 260, 498. 65 Cit Tujunga Wash channel ....--------------------------....... ------------------------ 7, 359, 972. 19 7, 359, 972. 19 2, 285, 118. 52 9, 645, 090. 71 Whittier Narrows flood control basin______ ___.. . ..... _____.__________. 19, 275, 042. 30 19, 275, 042. 30 19, 275, 042. 30 GJ Subtotal-New work--...-- -------------------------------------------------..... 50, 315, 285.72 ---------------- 50, 315, 285. 72 4, 281, 132. 60 54, 596, 418. 32 Grand total...----------------------------------------------------- 121, 083, 720. 17 10, 391, 671.65 131, 475, 391.82 4, 537, 245. 98 136, 012, 637. 80 FLOOD CONTROL--LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1689 Cost and financial summary CONSOLIDATED Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ___ $6,624,765.81 $11,893,755.00 $14,610,324.59 $10,826,584.76 $13,092,211.91 $163, 814, 807. 04 Cost----------- 6,648,662.55 8,561,983.08 14,045,680.76 15,271,184.31 8,401,854.84 155, 325, 463. 10 Expenditures--..... 6,414,615.15 8,175,407.15 14,579,702.26 15,401,790.40 8,704,683.14 154, 544, 600. 42 Maintenance: Appropriated ..-- 125,000.00 140,000.00 107,725.00 154,950.00 121,548.00 1, 646, 750. 57 Cost ....-------------231,030.88 169,791.12 97,959.09 138,119.34 130,055.83 1, 628, 653. 55 Expenditures .... 214,088.21 181,102.12 95,582.08 137,580.24 138,854.28 1, 634, 544. 17 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953__ __--___--_------------ $897, 904. 76 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_---_ 17, 400, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954__-- 18, 297, 904. 76 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ___________--_____---- 252, 105, 581. 36 11. SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN, CALIF. Location. These works are on the Santa Ana River and tributaries and other streams in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Existing project. The Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, authorized the construction of reservoirs and related flood control works for the protection of the metropolitan area of Orange County, at an estimated construction cost not to exceed $13,000,000. The Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, modified the project to provide for the control of floods on San Antonio and Chino Creeks, in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers, and authorized $6,500,000, for initiation and partial accomplishment of the plans for those creeks. (See H. Doc. 688, 75th Congress, 3d sess.) The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, authorized the amount of $2,500,000, in addition to previous authorizations, for the prosecution of the projects approved in the above-mentioned flood control acts, for flood control in the Santa Ana River Basin, and for the protection of Orange County, Calif. The Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944, authorized the amount of $10,000,000 in addition to previous authorizations for the prosecution of the projects adopted in the above-mentioned flood control acts, including the proj- ects on Lytle and Cajon Creeks for local flood protection at San Ber- nardino and Colton, Calif., in accordance with the recommendations contained in the report of the Chief of Engineers dated February 11, 1944. (See H. Doc. 534, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) 1690 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The individual parts considered in the general plan for this project and their estimated Federal costs (1953) are as follows: Estimated cost Project Relocations, Construction ments, ease- lands, and Total rights-of-way Lytle and Cajon Creeks channel improvements 2........ $6, 833, 000 $779, 000 $7, 612, 000 San Antonio Dam I 6, 380, 000 1,971,000 8, 351, 000 San Antonio and Chino Creeks channel 1 8, 896, 000 3, 045, 000 11, 941, 000 Prado Dam 12_ 6, 051, 944 3, 511, 456 9, 563, 400 Carbon Canyon dam and channel_ 4, 500, 000 1, 225, 000 5, 725, 000 Fullerton Dam 12 - 373, 146 37, 954 411,100 Brea Dam 1 2 -- 968, 800 221, 200 1, 190, 000 Villa Park Dam_ _ _______________-_____ --- ___- 2, 076, 000 100, 000 2,176, 000 Aliso Creek Dam________________________________ _ 311, 000 15, 000 326, 000 Trabuco Dam ------------------------------------ 2, 073, 000 30, 000 2,103, 000 San Juan Dam__ _________________________ -_ 5, 526, 000 200, 000 5, 726, 000 1 For details of this project, see individual report. 2 Completed. Local cooperation. See individual reports for requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year. All work during the fiscal year is applicable to and described under the individual project items. Condition at end of fiscal year. The progress of projects selected for construction under this authorization is given in individual re- ports. The total cost and expenditures for new work not transferred to individual project items were $85,310.42 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated . .----------------------------------------------------------- $85, 310. 42 Cost ------------------ 85, 310.42 Expenditures ......... ----------------------------------------------------------- 85, 310. 42 12. SAN ANTONIO DAM, SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN, CALIF. Location. The site of the improvement is in San Bernadino and Los Angeles Counties, on San Antonio Creek, approximately 15 miles above Prado Dam. Existing project. This plan of improvement provides for an earth- fill dam with a crest elevation of 2,260 feet, height above streambed 160 feet, and length of crest 3,850 feet, with a reservoir capacity of 9,110 acre-feet at spillway crest, at the mouth of San Antonio Canyon. The latest (1953) approved estimated cost is $6,380,000 for construc- tion and $1,971,000 for lands and damages and relocations. The im- provement was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. (See H. Doc. 688, 75th Cong., 3d sess.) Local cooperation. None required. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of completing the project plan, preparation of contract plans and speci- FLOOD CONTROL---LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1691 fications, utility relocations, land acquisitions, and completion of con- struction by continuing contract in February 1953 of unit No. 1 of the outlet works. The costs were $776,583.01 for new work. The expendi- tures were $869,668.24. Condition at end of fiscal year. This project is about 19 percent completed. The project plan has been completed. The contract plans and specifications are partially complete. Construction by continuing contract of unit No. 1 of the outlet works initiated in April 1952 was completed in February 1953. Work remaining consists of utility and highway relocations; lands, easements, and rights-of-way; completion of construction of outlet works; and construction of dam embankment and spillway. The total costs to June 30, 1952, were $1,617,793.56 for new work. The expenditures were $1,607,221.81 regular funds, $5,000 working funds, and $8,500 contributed funds, a total of $1,615,721.81. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June . .. .. 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated_______---......-----......... I- 000. 00 $1,000,000.00 $995, 000. 00 $525, $2, 800, 000. 00 Cost_----- ------- ----- $585. 48 $3,074. 73 63, 702. 451 550, 509. 45 776, 583. 01 1,609, 293. 56 Expenditures----- ---- 10, 582. 07 3, 071. 90 63, 257. 04 455, 804. 12 869, 668. 24 1, 607, 221. 81 1 In addition $8,500 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Includes $5,000 expended from working funds. This work is in addition to existing project. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-------_------_----------- $455, 304. 59 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_-.-------- 1,700, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_______2, 155, 304. 59 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project-------------------- 3, 851, 000. 00 13. SAN ANTONIO AND CHINO CREEKS CHANNEL, SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN, CALIF. Location. The site of improvement is in San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties, Calif., about 30 miles east of the city of Los Angeles. The channel, with its source in the San Gabriel Mountains, would ex- tend for about 15 miles from San Antonio Dam to the existing Prado Reservoir on Santa Ana River. Existing project. This unit is a part of the general plan for pro- tection of the metropolitan areas in Orange County. The plan of improvement provides for a concrete-lined, rectangular section rang- ing in width from 16 to 24 feet along San Antonio Creek, and a trapezoidal section ranging in width from 125 to 180 feet with grouted stone-faced side slopes along Chino Creek below the junction of Chino and San Antonio Creeks; 29 highway bridges ;and 5 railroad bridges. The latest (1953) approved estimated cost of construction is $8,986,000 and $3,045,000 for lands, and damages, and relocations. The improve- ment was authorized by Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. (See H. Doc. 688, 75th Cong., 3d sess.) Local cooperation. None required. 1692 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of preparation of the project plan. The costs were $65,000 for new work. The expenditures were $65,000. Conditionat end of fiscal year. The project plan has been initiated. Work remaining consists of completing the project plan, contract plans and specifications, and construction. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated--------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- $65, 000 $65, 000 Cost--- --------------------------------------------------- 65, 000 65,000 Expenditures --- ------------------------------------------- 65, 000 65, 000 Other new work data : Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954--------------- $85, 000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 85, 000 ------------ Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project---------------------------- 11, 791, 000 14. PRADO DAM, SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN, CALIF. Location. The site of the improvement is in Riverside County, on the Santa Ana River, approximately 30 miles above the mouth. Existing project. This plan of improvement is a unit of the gen- eral plan for protection of the metropolitan area in Orange County. The plan of improvement provides for a rolled earthfill dam, 2,280 feet long, maximum height 106 feet above streambed with a total basin capacity of 223,000 acre-feet at spillway crest. The operation of the basin regulates the runoff from a tributary area of 2,264 square miles, reducing the flow of the design flood from 193,000 to 9,200 cubic feet per second. The latest (1953) approved estimated cost is $9,563,400. The improvement was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation. None required. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of rights-of-way transactions, preparation of a recreational planning re- port, and maintaining the dam in good operating condition. The costs were $1,347.70 for new work and $30,336.73 for maintenance, a total cost of $31,684.43. The expenditures were $27,853.90. Condition at end of fiscal year. The dam was completed in 1941. Work remaining consists of rights-of-way transactions and prepara- tion of recreational planning report. The costs and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1953, were as follows: Costs Funds Expenditures New work Maintenance Total .......................-----------------------.. Regular--- $9, 473, 247. 37 $396, 255. 00 $9, 869, 502. 37 $9, 801, 064. 23 Contributed..------------- ----------- 124,104. 71 ---------------- 124,104. 71 124, 104. 71 Total, all funds_ -.---------- 9, 597, 352. 08 396, 255. 00 9, 993, 607. 08 9, 925, 168. 94 FLOOD CONTROL-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1693 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30.1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated - --- __ $63, 500. 00- .----------...... --$137,611.91 ...........------------ $9, 473, 272. 85 Cost--- --- 8, 873. 17 $13, 103. 44 $12, 222. 98 1, 529. 93 $1, 347. 70 9, 473, 247. 37 Expenditures --------- 8, 098. 99 14, 079. 53 30, 998. 33 34, 029. 86 1, 350. 32 9, 408, 244. 46 Maintenance: Appropriated--------........ 20, 000.00 30, 000. 00 33, 255. 00 23, 600. 00 28, 400. 00 396, 255. 00 Cost .------------- 33, 460. 85 31, 016.46 31, 392. 23 23, 526. 04 30, 336. 73 396, 255. 00 Expenditures --------- 38, 160.81 30, 339. 90 31, 253. 17 24, 063. 02 26, 503. 58 392, 819. 77 1 In addition $124,104.71 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 15. FULLERTON DAM, SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN, CALIF. Location. The site of the improvement is in Orange County, 2 miles northeast of the city of Fullerton, on East Fullerton Creek, approxi- mately 4 miles above its junction with Brea Creek. Existing project. This is a unit of the general plan for protection of the metropolitan area in Orange County. The plan of improvement provides for a rolled earthfill dam 575 feet long, maximum height 47 feet above streambed with basin capacity of 775 acre-feet at spillway crest. The operation of the basifi regulates the runoff from a tributary area of 5.05 square miles, reducing the flow of a design flood from 4,600 to 240 cubic feet per second. The latest (1953) approved esti- mated cost is $373,146 for construction and $37,954 for acquisition of lands and relocation of highways. This improvement was author- ized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation. None required. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of maintaining the dam in good operating condition. The costs were $11,910.38 for maintenance. The expenditures $9,922.60. Condition at end of fiscal year. The dam was completed in 1941. Work remaining consists of preparation of the recreational planning report. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $411,076.21 for new work, and $135,497.69 for maintenance, a total cost of $546,573.90. The expenditures were $544,869.67. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: ...............------ Appropriated------- .....--- ---------------------------- -$1, 379. 52 $411, 076. 21 Cost_----------------- $31.20 ------------------------------------------- 411, 076. 21 Expenditures ... ___ 31.20 ........------------ ------------ -------------- 411, 076. 21 Maintenance: Appropriated ..--------.. 12, 000. 00 $9, 500. 00 $8, 755. 00 $10, 300. 00 11, 415. 86 137, 470. 86 Cost ...--------------- 13, 500. 21 9, 484. 29 6, 818. 86 9, 784. 16 11, 910. 38 135, 497. 69 Expenditures -_--------15, 216.91 9, 500. 00 6, 482. 51 10, 388.35 9, 922. 60 133, 793. 46 1694 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 16. BREA DAM, SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN, CALIF. Location. The site of the improvement is in Orange County, 1.5 miles north of Fullerton on Brea Creek, approximately 8 miles above its junction with Coyote Creek. Existing project. This is a unit of the general plan for protection of the metropolitan area in Orange County. The plan of improve- ment provides for a rolled earthfill dam approximately 1,765 feet long, maximum height 87 feet above streambed, with basin capacity of 4,100 acre-feet at spillway crest. The operation of the basin regu- lates the runoff from a tributary area of 23.4 square miles, reducing the flow of a design flood from 8,300 to 1,330 cubic feet per second. The latest (1953) approved estimated cost is $968,800 for construction and $221,200 for acquisition of lands. This improvement was author- ized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22,1936. Local cooperation. None required. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of maintaining the dam in good operating condition. The costs were $14,445.63 for maintenance. The expenditures were $12,567.93. Condition at end of fiscal year. The dam was completed in 1942. Work remaining consists of preparation of the recreational planning report. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $1,189,068.36 for new work and $187,725.88 for maintenance, a total cost of $1,376,794.24. The expenditures were $1,374,887.43. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ........ ----------- .---------- ------------ ------------ -$844.12 $1,189, 068. 36 Cost - ........--------------- $33. 84 $31. 63 $96. 05 ...----------------------- 1, 189, 068. 36 Expenditures ........----------............ 65. 47 96. 05 ....------------.......-----------.... 1, 189, 068.36 Maintenance: Appropriated- .-------... 14, 000. 00 17, 500. 00 11, 265.00 $19, 250.00 13, 336. 14 188, 851. 14 Cost_ --------------- 14, 929. 39 17, 500.00 11, 265. 00 17, 015. 25 14, 445. 63 187, 725. 88 Expenditures-------........ 16, 828. 34 17, 537. 24 10, 823. 39 17, 427. 75 12, 567. 93 185, 819.07 17. CARBON CANYON DAM AND CHANNEL, SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN, CALIF. Location. The site of the improvement is in Orange County, on Carbon Creek, approximately 5 miles above its mouth. Existing project. This unit is a part of the general plan for pro- tection of the metropolitan areas in Orange County. The tentative plan of improvement provides for a rolled earthfill dam 1,000 feet long, maximum height 70 feet above streambed, with basin capacity of 7,000 acre-feet. The operation of the basin will regulate the runoff from a tributary area of 20 square miles. The plan includes construction below the dam of a reinforced con- crete channel 3,000 feet long and 14 feet wide. The current (1953) approved estimated cost for dam and channel construction below the dam is $4,500,000 for construction and $1,225,000 for relocations, lands, easements and rights-of-way. FLOOD CONTROL--LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1695 The improvement was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation. None required. Operations and results during fiscal year. No operations were per- formed during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project plan is partially com- pleted. Work remaining consists of preparation of the project plan, contract plans and specifications, and construction. The total costs to June 30, 1953 were $156,127.53 for new work. The expenditures were $156,127.53. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated ........... _ _. . - $25, 000. 00 -$8, 387. 16 ------------ $156, 127. 53 Cost_--------------- 1, 029.25 ------------ Expenditures --------- $19,19, 373.65 061. 26 $26, 219.87 26, 532. 26 15, 583. 59 15, 604. 27 1, 008. 57 ------------- 156, 127. 53 156, 127. 53 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ---- ___--- _ $5, 568, 872. 47 18. SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN, CALIF. Location. These works are on the Santa Ana River and tributaries and other streams in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Existing project. The Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorized the plan of improvement for flood control in Santa Ana River Basin, substantially in accordance with the recommendations contained in the report of the Chief of Engineers, dated September 27, 1948. (See H. Doc. 135, 81st Cong., 1st sess.) The individual units considered in the general plan for this project and their estimated Federal costs (1953) are as follows: Estimated cost Project Relocations, Construction lands, ments, ease- and Total rights-of-way Mill Creek levees ---------------------------------- $1, 433, 000 ---------------- $1, 433, 000 Devil, East Twin and Warm Creeks, improvements and Lytle Creek levee .....---...................-----------------------------.. 13, 734, 000 ---------------- 13, 734, 000 Riverside levees----------------------------------- _ 2, 743, 000 -------------- 2, 743, 000 San Jacinto River and Bautista Creek levees ----------- 4, 760, 000 --------------- 4, 760, 000 Totals_ ------------------------------------- 22, 670, 000 ---------------- 22, 670, 000 Local cooperation. See individual reports for requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year. No funds have been appropriated. Condition at end of fiscal year. No work accomplished to date. 1696 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 19. DEVIL, EAST TWIN, AND WARM CREEKS IMPROVEMENTS AND LYTLE CREEK LEVEE, SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN, CALIF. Location. The site of the improvements is in San Bernardino County, near San Bernardino, Calif. Existing project. This plan of improvement provides for an inter- secting levee, 1.19 miles long, across Devil Creek (below the mouth of Devil Creek Canyon and just north of San Bernardino) and a con- crete diversion channel, 1.90 miles long, extending from the levee to Cajon Creek; a levee, 1.16 miles long, on the right side of Lytle Creek opposite the mouth of Cajon Creek; revetment of 3.59 miles of levees, constructed or to be constructed by local interests along Waterman and East Twin Creeks; and construction of one continuous concrete channel, total length 4.15 miles, along (lower) East Twin Creek and (lower) Warm Creek. The latest (1953) approved estimated Federal cost is $13,734,000. The improvement was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved May 17, 1950. (See House Doc. 135, 81st Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation. Local interests are required to pay $200,000 of the construction cost in (zone 5) Devil, East Twin, and Warm Creeks improvements, furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for construction of the improvements and bear the cost of all highway and highway bridge construction and alteration, and utility relocation; adjust all claims concerning water rights and hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages due to the construction works; prevent any future encroachments on the project channels; perform any work made necessary by the effect of flood control on stream regimen; and maintain and operate the improvement works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Local interests have not been notified of requirements. Operationsand results duringfiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. No work has been done as funds have not been appropriated. 20. RIVERSIDE LEVEES, SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN, CALIF. Location. The site of the improvement is in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, on Santa Ana River, near Riverside, Calif. Existing project. This plan of improvement provides for construc- tion of two stone faced levees, total length 4.59 miles, along Santa Ana River near Riverside, Calif., one on the left (east) side of the river for protection of the northwest part of Riverside, Calif., and the other on the right (west) side for the protection of most of West Riverside, Calif. The latest (1953) approved estimated Federal cost is $2,743,- 000. The improvement was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. (See H. Doc. 135, 81st Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation. Local interests are required to furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for construction of the improvements and bear the cost of all highway and highway bridge construction and alteration, and utility relocation; adjust all claims concerning water rights and hold FLOOD CONTROL-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1697 and save the United States free from all claims for damages due to the construction works; prevent any future encroachments on the project channels; perform any work made necessary by the effect of flood control on stream regimen; and maintain and operate the im- provement works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Local interests have not been notified of requirements. Operationsand results duringfiscal year. None. Condition at end of iscal year. No work has been done as funds have not been appropriated. 21. SAN DIEGO RIVER BASIN, CALIF. Location. The site of the improvement is on the San Diego River at San Diego, Calif. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a suitable levee as a replacement of the existing Govern- ment dike across the old channel of the river, at the city of San Diego, making use of the dike to the extent found practicable at the time of construction, and construction of a levee extending easterly from Presidio Hill in Old Town, a distance of 6,700 feet to a low hill and for a connecting cutoff levee extending southwest 1,000 feet to high ground near Ingraham Street. The project affords added protection from floodwaters of San Diego River to facilities and activities which are concentrated in the area between the Government dike and San Diego Bay. The latest (1953) approved estimated cost is $350,000 for con- struction and $20,000 for lands and damages. This improvement was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 635, 77th Cong., 2d sess.) The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized a modification of this project. (See navigation project entitled "San Diego River and Mission Bay, Calif.") Local cooperation. Local cooperation shown in navigation project entitled "San Diego River and Mission Bay, Calif.," applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. (See navigation project entitled "San Diego River and Mission Bay, Calif.") Condition at end of fiscal year. See navigation project entitled "San Diego River and Mission Bay, Calif." 22. TUCSON DIVERSION CHANNEL, GILA RIVER BASIN, ARIZ. Location. The site of the improvement is in Pima County on Tucson Arroyo and Julian and Fairgrounds Washes, tributaries of Santa Cruz River near Tucson, Ariz. Existing project. This plan of improvement provides protection for the city of Tucson, Ariz., and suburban areas by the construction of a diversion channel consisting of an excavated channel and a levee system, about 7.3 miles long across the Tucson Arroyo Basin and adjacent basins from near the intersection of Swan Road and Broad- way to near Drexel Road, at a point about 3.5 miles south of Tucson. The latest (1953) approved estimated cost is $2,537,000 for construc- 278038--53---voL. 2-45 1698 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, T. S. ARMY, 1953 tion and $226,000 for relocations, the latter being a responsibility of local interests. This improvement was authorized by the Flood Con- trol Act approved June 30, 1948. (See H. Doc. 274, 80th Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation. Local interests are required to furnish all neces- sary rights-of-way; assume responsibility for all damage claims, cost of necessary relocations of public utilities, cost of necessary new highway bridges and highway relocations; and maintain the im- provement after completion. Local interests have been notified of the requirements of local cooperation. The assurances of local coopera- tion were accepted by the Chief of Engineers December 7, 1950. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of preparation of the project plan. The costs were $3,751.82 for new work. The expenditures were $3,834.17. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project plan is partially com- plete. Work remaining consists of preparation of the project plan, contract plans and specifications, and construction. The total costs to June 30, 1953 were $71,224.90 for new work. The expenditures were $71,224.90. Work on the project has been temporarily suspended due to local interests desire for a substitute improvement. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 i 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated----------------- $400, 000. 00 -$300,000.00----------............ -$27, 763. 03 $72, 236. 97 Cost 54, 691. 60 11, 363. 33 $1, 418. 15 3, 751. 82 71, 224. 90 Expenditures ---------.. ---------- 54, 463. 62 11, 591. 31 1, 335. 80 3, 834.17 71, 224. 90 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project __-________ $2, 464, 763. 03 23. PAINTED ROCK RESERVOIR, GILA RIVER BASIN, ARIZ. Location. The site of the improvement is on Gila River, mile 126, about 20 miles below Gila Bend, Ariz. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for a dam and reservoir for flood control. The dam would be an earthfill struc- ture with a maximum height of 174 feet above streambed, a crest length of 4,710 feet, and two detached broad-crested spillways, each 525 feet long. The reservoir at spillway-crest would have a gross capacity of 2,480,000 acre-feet including 200,000 acre-feet for sediment. The operation of the reservoir would reduce the standard project flood of 320,000 cubic feet per second to a maximum outflow of 22,500 cubic feet per second. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost is $25,603,000 for construction, $9,330,000 for relocations, lands, ease- ments, and rights-of-way, and $40,000 annually for maintenance and operation. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. (See H. Doc. 331, 81st Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation. Local interests are required to adjust all water rights claims that might result from the improvement and to keep the FLOOD CONTROL---LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1699 flood channel of Gila River downstream from the Painted Rock site free from encroachment. Operations and results during fiscal year. Operations consisted of initiation of the project plan. The costs were $148,620.72 for new work. The expenditures were $148,113.20. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project plan is partially com- plete. Work remaining consists of preparation of the project plan, contract plans and specifications and construction. The total costs to June 30, 1953, were $148,620.72 for new work. The expenditures were $148,113.20. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years. 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ........---------....... ---------- ......------------ ------------ $164, 000. 00 $164, 000.00 Cost_--------------- -------------------------------- ... 148,620.72 148,620.72 - Expenditures---........--------- ---------- --------------------- 148, 113. 20 148, 113. 20 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953___---_-___-----__- 4,462. 84 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 _ -___--__140, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 144, 462.84 -------- Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_ __-------_---__-- 34, 629, 000. 00 24. MATHEWS CANYON RESERVOIR, COLORADO RIVER BASIN, NEV. Location. The site of the improvement is about 20 miles eastward from Caliente, Nev., in Mathews Canyon, a tributary of Clover Creek, and about 2 miles above the mouth of Mathews Canyon. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for a dam and reservoir for flood control. The dam would be an earthfill struc- ture with a maximum height of 68 feet above streambed, and a crest length of 717 feet. A 60-foot spillway, crest elevation 5,461, would be constructed in a saddle to the left of the left abutment. The reservoir would have a total capacity at spillway crest of 6,260 acre- feet, including 1,000 acre-feet for sediment. The operation of the reservoir would regulate the runoff from a tributary area of 34 square miles, reducing the standard project flood from 8,500 cubic feet per second to 221 cubic feet per second. The latest (1953) approved estimated cost is $755,000. This improvement was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. (See H. Doc. 530, 81st Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation. Local interests are required to adjust all water rights claims resulting from operation of the improvements and to keep the flood channels below the flood control reservoir free from man-made encroachments. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. No construction undertaken. Work remaining consists of preparation of the project plan, contract plans and specifications, and construction. 1700 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 25. PINE CANYON RESERVOIR, COLORADO RIVER BASIN, NEV. Location. The site of the improvement is about 17 miles east- ward from Caliente, Nev., in Pine Canyon, a tributary to Clover Creek, and about 3 miles above the mouth of Pine Canyon. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for a dam and reservoir for flood control. The dam would be an earthfill struc- ture with a maximum height of 97 feet above streambed, and a crest length of 2,003 feet. A 90-foot spillway, crest elevation 5,675, would be constructed along the left wall of the canyon. The reservoir would have a total capacity at spillway crest of 7,840 acre-feet including 1,400 acre-feet reserved for sediment. The operation of the reservoir would regulate the runoff from a tributary area of 45 square miles, reducing the standard project flood from 10,500 cubic feet per second to 318 cubic feet per second. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost is $1,450,000. The improvement was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950. (See P. L. 516, 81st Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation. Local interests are required to adjust all water rights claims resulting from operation of the improvements and to keep the flood channels below the flood control reservoir free from man-made encroachments. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. No construction undertaken. Work remaining consists of preparation of project plan, contract plans and specifications, and construction. 26. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The costs during the fiscal year were $19,912.77. The expenditures were $19,047.20, exclusive of working funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 Maintenance: Appropriated_........ $230, 000. 00 $205, 300. 00 $138, 000. 00 $17, 400. 00 $92, 500. 00 $2, 772. 151. 22 Cost -- ------ --. 237, 029.10 195, 017.18 115, 220. 23 33, 878. 94 60, 361. 34 2, 720, 723. 92 Expenditures......... 241, 476. 82 194, 811. 70 115, 516. 67 26,873.11 67, 444. 75 2, 720, 618. 58 I Includes working fund amounts as follows: Appropriated----------------- ............. cost-----------------------------------------------------------------------50312 $100, 000. 00 Cost -................. ..............50, 311. 28 .Expenditures.------ .---------.--..... ....................... 50, 311.28 FLOOD CONTROL---LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1701 27. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED PROJECTS The costs during the fiscal year were $24.89 for maintenance. The expenditures were $22.50. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 Maintenance: Appropriated -- $300. 00 - $300. 00 $600. 00 Cost ---- $207. 51 24. 89 232. 40 Expenditures ......- 207. 51 22. 50 230. 01 28. PLANT ALLOTMENT, LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June . . . . 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated Cost - -- -- -_ -$100,000.00 ------- . 67.6-$6,7.1 --$100,000.00 7,0839-9.6- __-----------$150,000.00 -$775, 000.00 Expenditures 90, 676.76 -$261,270.11 72, 708. 39 -$42, 697. 86 -69, 888. 68 -996, 709. 36 29. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see Annual required to Report mplete for- New work Maintenance co Alamo Reservoir, Bill Williams River, Colorado River Basin, Ariz______________________________ 1950 $213, 212. 37 -------------- $543, 787. 63 Aliso Creek Dam, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif- .................. ------ - .... 3 326, 000.00 Holbrook levee, Little Colorado River, Colorado River Basin, Ariz --------------------------- 1950 335, 000. 00 -------------- (1) Lytle and Cajon Creeks, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif ------------------------------- 1950 7, 612, 000. 00---------. (1) Mill Creek levees, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif__ 1951----------------------- 3 1, 433, 000. 00 San Jacinto River and Bautista Creek levees, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif----------------- 1951 --------------------------. 4, 760, 000. 00 San Juan Dam, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif _- 1950 67, 361.49 ..... _ .__ 5, 601, 338. 51 Santa Clara River and its tributaries, channel improvements, Santa Clara River Basin, Calif_ 1950 -. I 6, 100, 000. 00 Stewart Canyon debris basin and channel, Ven- tura River Basin, Calif ---------------------- 1950 38, 241. 51 _-__---__ _ 1, 328, 600. 00 Trabuco Dam, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif ... -------- -------------- -------------- 3 2, 030,000.00 Villa Park Dam, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif_ ............ 82,176, 000. 06 Ventura River levee, Ventura River Basin, Calif_ 1950 1,343, 638. 33 (3) Whitlow Ranch Reservoir, Queen Creek, riz 1950 ------------------------- 3 4, 550, 000.00 1 Completed. 2 Inactive, due to lack of funds. 3 Inactive, awaiting appropriation of funds. 1702 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 30. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Animas River, Colo., and N. Mex. Flood Control Act, June --------------- (tributary of San Juan River- 28, 1938. uncompleted interim survey re- port). Antelope Valley in Los Angeles Flood Control Act, May --------------- and Kern Counties, Calif.; 17, 1950. streams flowing through (un- completed preliminary report). Arroyo Grande Creek and tribu- Senate Public Works Com- --------------- taries in the State of California mittee resolution, May (uncompleted review report). 18, 1950. Ballona Creek, Calif., Los Angeles House of Representatives --------------- and San Gabriel Rivers and trib- Flood Control Commit- utaries, flood control on Laguna tee resolution, July 23, Dominguez for national defense 1941. (uncompleted revised review re- port). Banning Canyon, San Bernardino Flood Control Act, Aug. and Riverside Counties, Calif., 28, 1937. (part of uncompleted survey re- port on Whitewater River). Beaver Dam, Wash., Arizona, Utah Flood Control Act, June and Nevada (part of uncom- 28, 1938. pleted revised survey report on Virgin River). Camelsback site, Ariz.; Gila River do ..... .... with special reference to Safford Valley and a dam at (uncom- --------------" pleted interim survey report). Colorado River and tributaries .... do ---------------------- above Lee Ferry, Ariz. (uncom- pleted revised preliminary re- port). - - - - - - - - - - - - Colorado River tributaries: Dolores, Colo., and Dolores --.. --------- do ....-- ...... River Basin upstream from Dolores, Colo. (uncompleted in- terim survey report). - - - - - - - - - - - - Green River and tributaries, Flood Control Acts, June Wyo. (part of uncompleted re- 22, 1936, and June 28, port on Colorado River). 1938. Gunnison River north fork, at Flood Control Act, June Paonia, Colo. (part of uncom- 28, 1936. - - - - - - - - - - - - .pleted report on Colorado River). Troublesome River, Kremm- do------- ..... .......--... ling, Grand County, Colo. (part of uncompleted report on Colorado River). West Divide, Colo. (West Divide do_-......---- .... Creek, Garfield and Mesa Counties, Colo.-part of un- completed report on Colorado River). Coolidge Dam, Ariz. and N Mex.; Flood Control Acts, June Gila River and tributaries above 22, 1936, and June 28, (completed interim survey re- 1938. port superseded by completed interim survey report on Gila River above Salt River). Coolidge Dam, Ariz. and N. Mex., Senate Public Works Com- flood protection in Gila River mittee resolution, Mar. Valley in New Mexico by con- 12, 1949. struction of a dam at Hooker site; Gila River and tributaries above (completed review report -Gila * * * above Salt River * * * dam at Hooker site). Dolores, Colo., and the Dolores Flood Control Act, June River Basin upstream from 28, 1938. Dolores, Colo. (uncompleted in- terim survey report). FLOOD CONTROL-LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1703 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Gallup, N. Mex.; Little Colorado Senate Public Works Com- River, Ariz. and N. Mex., in the vicinity of (uncompleted review mittee resolution, Feb. 14, 1950. ----------- report). Gila River and tributaries, Ariz. and N. Mex. (uncompleted sur- Flood Control Act, June 28, 1938. ------------ vey report). Gila River and tributaries above Flood Control Acts, June Coolidge Dam, Ariz. and N. 22, 1936, and June 28, Mex. (completed interim survey 1938. report superseded by completed interim survey report on Gila River above Salt River). Gila River and tributaries above Senate Public Works Com- Coolidge Dam, Ariz. and N. mittee resolution, Mar. Mex., flood protection in Gila 12, 1949. River Valley in New Mexico by construction of a dam at the Hooker site (completed review report-Gila * * * above Salt River * * * dam at Hooker site). Gila River and tributaries above Flood Control Acts, June --------------- Salt River, Ariz. and N. Mex. 22, 1936, and June 28, (completed interim survey re- 1938. port). Gila River and tributaries above Senate Public Works Com- --------------- Salt River, Ariz. and N. Mex., mittee resolution, Mar. with particular reference to con- 12, 1949. struction of a dam at the Hooker site (completed interim review report). Gila River and tributaries above Flood Control Act, June San Carlos project diversion 22, 1936. dam, Ariz, and N. Mex. (In- cluded in completed interim sur- very report on Gila River above Salt). Gila River with special reference Flood Control Act, June to Safford Valley and a dam at 28, 1938. Camelsback site, Ariz. (uncom- pleted interim survey report). Gila and Salt Rivers, Gillespie .....--- do...--------------- --- --- --- Dam to McDowell Dam site, Ariz. (uncompleted interim sur- --------------- vey report). Gillespie Dam to McDowell Dam -.... do .................--- i--------------- ------------ site, Ariz.: Gila and Salt Rivers (uncompleted interim survey report). Grand County, Colo., Kremm- .....---do...-------------................ -r------------ --------r- ling, Troublesome River (tribu- tary of Colorado River). Green River and tributaries, Wyo. Flood Control Acts, June --------------- ------------ (tributary of Colorado River). 22, 1936, and June 28, 1938. Gunnison River, north fork, at Flood Control Act, June --------------- ------------ Paonia, Colo. (tributary of Colo- 28, 1938. rado River). Hassayampa River, Ariz. (part of Flood Control Acts, June uncompleted survey report on 22, 1936, and June 28, ------------ r----------- Gila River and tributaries). 1938. Hooker Dam site; flood protection Senate Public Works Com- in the Gila River Valley in New mittee resolution, Mar. --------------- ------------ Mexico by construction of a dam 12, 1949. at (completed review report- authorization: Gila * * * above Coolidge Dam). Imperial and San Diego Counties, Calif., all streams flowing into Flood Control Act, Aug. 18, 1941. --------------- Salton Sea (uncompleted survey report). Kanab Creek, Utah and Ariz. (un- completed survey report). Flood Control Act, June 28, 1938. --------------- Kern and Los Angeles Counties Calif.; streams flowing through Flood Control Act, May 17, 1950. --------------- Antelope Valley in (uncom- pleted preliminary report). 1704 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Congress No. mendation I I I - . I, Kremmling, Grand County, Colo., Flood Control Act, June Troublesome River (tributary 28, 1938. of Colorado River). Laguna Canyon, Calif. (uncom- Flood Control Act, Aug. pleted survey report). 18, 1941. Laguna Dominguez, Los Angeles House of Representatives and San Gabriel Rivers and Flood Control Commit- tributaries, and Ballona Creek, tee resolution, July 23, Calif., flood control for national 1941. defense (uncompleted revised review report). La Plata River, Colo. (tributary of Flood"Control Act, June San Juan River-part of uncom- 28, 1938. pleted report on Colorado River). Las Chollas Creek, Calif. (uncom- Flood Control Act, Aug. pleted survey report). 18, 1941. Las Vegas Wash and tributaries, Authorized by act of Con- Las Vegas and vicinity, Nevada gress, July 9, 1952. (preliminary examination). Lee Ferry, Ariz.; Colorado River and tributaries above (uncom- Flood Control Act, June (--_- 28, 1938. I------- pleted revised preliminary re- port). Little Colorado River, Ariz. and Senate Public Works Com- N. Mex., in the vicinity of Gal- mittee resolution, Feb. lup, N. Mex. (uncompleted re- 14, 1950. view report). Los Angeles and Kern Counties, Flood Control Act, May ............ Calif.; streams flowing through 17, 1950. Antelope Valley in (uncom- pleted preliminary report). Los Angeles and San Gabriel House of Representatives .... ----------.............. Rivers and tributaries and Bal- Flood Control Commit- lona Creek, Calif., flood control tee resolution, July 23, on Laguna Dominguez for na- 1941. tional defense (uncompleted re- vised review report). Lower Agua Fria River and vicin- Flood Control Act, June ............ ity, Arizona (completed in- 28, 1938. terim report). Mancos River, Colo. (tributary of ---.do ...-------- - - - - - -- - -- - - - San Juan River--part of uncom- pleted report on Colorado River). McDowell Dam site, Ariz.; Gila .... do and Salt Rivers, Gillespie Dam to (uncompleted interim survey report). Mojave River, San Bernardino Flood Control Act, Aug. --------------- County, Calif. (uncompleted re- 28, 1937. vised survey report). Montezuma River, Colo. (tribu- Flood Control Act, June -_------------ tary of San Juan River-part of 28, 1938. uncompleted report on Colorado River). Pacific Ocean; San Diego County, Flood Control Act, Aug. Calif., all streams flowing into 18, 1941. (superseded by uncompleted sur- vey reports on Las Chollas Creek, San Dieguito River, and Switzer Creek, as recommended in preliminary examination re- port). Paonia, Colo., north fork of Gunni- Flood Control Act, June son River at (tributary of Colo- 28, 1938. rado River). Pinal County, Ariz., Santa Cruz Flood Control Acts, June (Lower) River (part of uncom- 22, 1936, and June 28, pleted survey report on Gila 1938. River). Riverside and San Bernardino Flood Control Act, Aug. Counties, Calif., Banning Can- 28, 1937. yon (part of uncompleted survey report on Whitewater River). Sabino Canyon, Pima County, Flood Control Acts, June Ariz. (part of uncompleted sur- 22, 1936, and June 28, vey report on Gila River). 1938, FLOOD CONTRO -- LOS ANGELES, CALIF., DISTRICT 1705 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Safford Valley and a dam at the Flood Control Act, June Camelsback site, Ariz.; Gila 28, 1938. River with special reference to (uncompleted interim survey report). Salt and Gila Rivers, Gillespie _do........---------------- I------- ..... Dam to McDowell Dam site, Ariz. (uncompleted interim sur- vey report). Salt River, Ariz. and N. Mex., Gila Flood Control Acts, June River and tributaries above 22, 1936, and June 28, (completed interim survey re- 1938. port). Salt River, Ariz. and N. Mex., Senate Public Works Com- with particular reference to con- mittee resolution, Mar. struction of a dam at the Hookar 12, 1949. site; Gila River and tributaries above (completed interim re- view report). Salton Sea; Imperial and San Flood Control Act, Aug. Diego Counties, Calif., all 18, 1941. streams flowing (uncompleted survey report). San Bernardino and Riverside Flood Control Act, Aug. -...-.----.. Counties, Calif., Banning Can- 28, 1937. yon (part of uncompleted survey report Whitewater River). San Bernardino County, Calif., ...do-------......----- -------- I------- Mojave River (uncompleted re- vised survey report). San Carlos project diversion dam, Flood Control Act, June Ariz. and N. Mex.; Gila River 22, 1936. and tributaries above (included in completed interim survey re- port on Gila River above Salt River). San Diego County, Calif., all Flood Control Act, Aug. streams flowing into Pacific 18, 1941. Ocean (superseded by uncom- pleted survey reports on Las Chollas Creek, San Dieguito River, and Switzer Creek, as recommended in preliminary examination report). San Diego and Imperial Counties, .... do...---.------ -----... Calif., all streams flowing into Salton Sea (uncompleted survey report). San Dieguito River, San Diego ..do................... ... . ... ........... County, Calif. (uncompleted survey report). San Gabriel and Los Angeles House of Representatives Rivers and tributaries and Bal- Flood Control Commit- lona Creek, Calif., flood control tee resolution, July 23, on Laguna Dominguez for na- 1941. tional defense (uncompleted re- vised review report). Santa Cruz and Sonoita Rivers, Flood Control Acts, June Santa Cruz County, Ariz. (part 22, 1936, and June 28, of uncompleted survey report on 1938. Gila River). Santa Cruz (Lower) River, Pinal ... do -.... County, Ariz. (part of uncom- pleted survey report on Gila River). Santa Marguerita (Margarita) Flood Control Act, June --------------- ------------ River and tributaries, California 28, 1938. (completed survey report). Santa Maria River, Calif. (com- Flood Control Acts, May pleted revised survey report). 14, 1937, and Aug. 28, 1937. Santa Ynez River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June California (uncompleted revised 28, 1938. ---------------- ------------ survey report). Short Creek, Ariz. and Utah (part .. do ---------------------. of uncompleted revised survey --------------- ------------ --------------- ------------ report on Virgin River). 1706 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recoln- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Sonoita and Santa Cruz Rivers, Flood Control Acts, June ............ Santa Cruz County, Ariz. (part 22, 1936, and June 28, of uncompleted survey report on 1938. Gila River). Switzer Creek, Calif. (uncom- Flood Control Act, Aug. pleted survey report). 18, 1941. Troublesome River, Kremmling, Flood Control Act, June ............ Grand County, Colo. (tributary 28, 1938. of Colorado River). Virgin River and tributaries, -_ _ do .-------- Nevada, Arizona, and Utah (un- completed revised survey report). West Divide, Colo. (West Divide ..... do ...------------- ------- _ --- Creek, tributary of Colorado River, in Garfield and Mesa Counties, Colo.). Whitewater River, Calif. (uncom- Flood Control Act, Aug. pleted survey report). 28, 1937. Yampa River, Colo. (tributary of Flood Control Act, June Green River-part of uncom- 28, 1938. pleted report on Colorado River). Status of other investigations Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Laguna Mountains in San Diego Public Law 757, 81st Cong., --------- ------------ County, Calif.; multipurpose Sept. 5, 1950. tunnel through (uncompleted special preliminary examination report). San Diego County, Calif., multi- _..._do ..---------------------- - purpose tunnel through Laguna Mountains in (uncompleted special preliminary examination report). 31. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK Emergency work was carried on by contract at Duchesne, Idaho, and Bagis, Wyo., at a cost of $8,092. The expenditures were $8,271.90. Fieldwork and analysis of data in connection with investigation of potential floods was carried on by hired labor at a cost of $133. The expenditures were $861.58. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June _*30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated--..-.. $31, 000 - ..................... $38, 000. 00 -$3, 907. 90 $65, 092. 10 Cost .........-.. 31,000 --------------------- 25, 020. 20 8, 224. 61 64, 244. 81 Expenditures- _----.-.......-$31, 000 ------------ 24, 111. 33 9, 133. 48 64, 244. 81 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT This district comprises parts of southern Oregon and northern and western California embraced in the drainage basins tributary to the Pacific Ocean from the Oregon-California State line on the north to Cape San Martin, Calif. (about 150 miles south of the entrance to San Francisco Bay), on the south, except the waters of Suisun Bay and the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers and their tributaries. It also includes the Hawaiian, Line, Gilbert, Marshall, Midway, Wake, and Johnston Islands, and such islands in the South Pacific Ocean lying between the 159th meridian of east longitude and 108th meridian of west longitude as may be under the jurisdiction of the United States. District engineer: Col. Henry Walsh, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the South Pacific Division, San Francisco, com- prising the Los Angeles, Calif., San Francisco, Calif., and Sacramento, Calif., districts: Col. D. S. Burns, Corps of Engineers, to 1 January 1953; Col. Paul D. Berrigan, Corps of Engineers, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control Page Page 1. Crescent City Harbor, Calif_ 1708 28. Russian River, Calif - ----1749 2. Humboldt Harbor and Bay, 29. Hanapepe River, T. H _ 1751 Calif---------------- 1709 30. Kawainui Swamp, T. H _ 1752 3. Noyo River and Harbor, 31. Snagging and clearing under Calif_ _ 1712 authority of sec. 2 of Flood 4. Bodega Bay, Calif __ _- 1714 Control Act approved Aug. 5. San Francisco Harbor, Calif_ 1715 28, 1937, as amended_-__ 1753 6. San Francisco Harbor and 32. Preliminary examinations, Bay, Calif. (collection and surveys, and contingencies removal of drift)__ 1717 for flood control- 1754 7. San Rafael Creek, Calif .... 1718 33. Inspection of completed proj- 8. Petaluma Creek, Calif ----- 1719 ects_____ _ -_- 1754 9. Napa River, Calif__....... 1720 34. Plant allotment_ 1755 10. San Pablo Bay and Mare 35. Inactive flood control proj- Island Strait, Calif ___ 1722 ects_ 1755 11. Richmond Harbor, Calif_ -_ 1724 36. Miscellaneous activities .... 1755 12. Oakland Harbor, Calif ____ 1726 37. Emergency flood control 13. Redwood City Harbor, Calif_ 1729 work under authority of 14, Moss Landing Harbor, Calif_ 1731 sec. 5 of the Flood Control 15. Monterey Harbor, Calif_ .- 1732 Act approved Aug. 18, 16. Nawiliwili Harbor, T. H ... 1734 1941, as amended, and sec. 17. Port Allen Harbor, T. H -.. 1735 208 of the Flood Control 18. Keehi Lagoon, T. H __-_- 1736 Act approved June 30, 19. Honolulu Harbor, T. H - - 1738 1948_ 1756 20. Kaunakakai Harbor, T. H _ 1740 38. Emergency flood control 21. Kahului Harbor, T. H ..... 1741 work under authority of 22. Kawaihae Harbor, T. H -.. 1742 sec. 14 of the Flood Con- trol Act approved July 24, 23. Hilo Harbor, T. H ________ 1744 1946_ 1757 24. Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general) _ -- 1745 39. Small flood control projects under authority of sec. 205 25. Plant allotment_____ 1746 of the Flood Control Act 26. Inactive navigation projects. 1746 approved June 30, 1948, as 27. Miscellaneous activities .... 1747 amended .... 1758 1707 1708 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 1. CRESCENT CITY HARBOR, CALIF. Location. This harbor is 17 miles south of the Oregon State line, 125 miles south of Coos Bay, Oreg., 70 miles north of Humboldt Bay, Calif., and midway between San Francisco Bay and the mouth of the Columbia River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5895.) Existing project. This provides for a rubble-mound breakwater extending for approximately 3,700 feet on a bearing of S. 270 E. from Battery Point, thence for approximately 1,000 feet on a bearing of S. 800 E.; a rubble-mound sand barrier from Whaler Island to the easterly shore, an inner breakwater extending northwesterly from Whaler Island, to form a protected inner harbor, for maintaining, by dredging, a basin 1,800 feet long and 1,400 feet wide to a depth of 20 feet at mean lower low water, except in rock, for the removal of pin- nacle rocks in the inner harbor, and for maintenance dredging of the inner harbor basin in the vicinity of the seaward end of the sand barrier. The range of tide between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 6.9 feet; the extreme range of tide is about 12.3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $6,580,400, exclusive of $217,116 contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $147,500, exclusive of the cost of maintenance of the inner harbor. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 18,1918 -H. Breakwater______ ________.........______ Doc. 434, 64th Cong., 1st sess. Sept. 22, 1922 Conditions of local cooperation modified_ --- - Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 4, 67th Cong., 2d sess. Jan. 21, 1927 Extending the breakwater to length of 3,000 feet .-- - H. Doc. 595, 69th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30,1935 Dredging the harbor basin, 1,800 feet long, 1,400 feet Rivers and Harbors Committe wide, and 20 feet deep. Doc. 40, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26,1937 For the sand barrier and maintenance dredging in Senate Commerce Committe the vicinity of the seaward end thereof. print, 75th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1945 Extending the breakwater to Round Rock (modified H. Doc. 688, 76th Cong., 3d sess. by the Chief of Engineers). (Contains latest published map.) Do ..... Inner breakwater and removal of rock in inner harbor_ Report on file in Office, Chief of Engineers. Local cooperation. Fully complied with for work performed to date. The act of March 2, 1945, requires that local interests grant to the United States, free of cost, necessary easements and rights-of-way and a suitable quarry or source of supply of royalty free rock for extension of the breakwater. Terminal facilities. There are 4 piers in the harbor, 1 of which is designated for public use; 1 boat fueling station; and a private moor- ing for barges discharging petroleum products to a pipeline located on the inner breakwater. One of the private piers was severely damaged by winter storms and cannot be utilized until repaired. The facilities will be adequate for existing commerce upon completion of the repairs. Operations and results during fiscal year. As new work, minor revisions were made by hired labor to the brief definite project report on the work remaining to complete the project, at a cost of $152.28. As RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1709 maintenance, the following work was performed at the indicated costs: Repair of the sand barrier, including the placement of 2,382 cubic yards of stone, by contract ------------------------------- $50, 621. 62 Preparation of plans and specifications, by hired labor, for repair of the main breakwater___- __- -------------------- 4, 528. 56 Condition surveys and inspections, by hired labor________-------1, 985. 79 Miscellaneous investigations and reports, by hired labor------------ 682. 58 The costs during the fiscal year were $152.28 for new work and $57,- 819.55 for maintenance, a total of $57,971.83. The expenditures were $57,318.51 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 73 percent complete. The work remaining to be done is the completion of the extension of the main breakwater. The sand barrier was com- pleted in 1939; the inner breakwater in 1946; and the removal of pinnacle rock in 1951. The controlling depths in May 1953 were as follows: Main harbor basin, 12 feet at the A. C. Dutton Co. wharf, 5 feet at the J. C. Paul wharf, and 16 feet in the outer half of the basin; inner harbor, 12 feet, except in the extreme northeast and southeast corners, which were 10 feet. The costs and expenditures for the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: New work Maintenance Total costs Expenditures Regular funds--------- ...-.--- $3, 971, 084. 53 $780, 273. 26 $4, 751, 357. 79 $4, 750, 903. 26 Contributed funds------------------- 217, 115. 54 27, 884. 46 245, 000. 00 245, 000. 00 Total______---------..........................--. 4, 188, 200. 07 808,157. 72 4, 996, 357. 79 4, 995, 903. 26 Cost and financia summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June -. _ 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated- _....... $500,000. 00 $524, 350. 00 $900, 000. 00 $4, 000. 00 ...----- $3, 971, 084. 53 Cost---------------195, 049. 46 800, 530. 97 1, 253, 138. 27 8, 623. 50 $152. 28 23, 971, 084. 53 Expenditures....-------- 355, 681.09 730, 983. 53 1, 069, 530. 25 257, 952. 48 ------------ 3, 971, 084. 53 Maintenance: Appropriated---------.. 129,000. 00 293, 000. 00 40,182.05 28, 600. 00 909, 725. 00 1, 687, 872. 22 Cost----------------25, 367. 43 109, 151. 26 240, 223. 03 73, 348. 87 57, 819. 55 780, 273. 26 Expenditures--------- 13, 626. 67 105, 589. 39 82, 005. 31 246, 635. 41 57, 318. 51 779, 818. 73 1 In addition, $217,115.54 for new work and $27,884.46 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. 2 Exclusive of $2,138.10 surplus material from Corps of Engineers' military activities. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project -__________ $2, 609, 315.47 2. HUMBOLDT HARBOR AND BAY, CALIF. Location. Humboldt Bay is a landlocked harbor on the coast of California, 225 miles north of San Francisco Bay and 70 miles south of Crescent City Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5832.) 1710 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1881, September 19, 1890, July 3, 1892, March 3, 1899, and March 2, 1907. For further details, see pages 1982-1984 of Annual Report for 1915, page 1673 of Annual Report for 1929, and page 1689 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for two rubble-mound jetties at the entrance-the north jetty about 4,500 feet in length and the south jetty 5,100 feet long, not including shore revetments; for a bar and entrance channel 40 feet deep tapered from a width of 1,600 feet at seaward mile 0.91 to 500 feet at seaward mile 0.18, thence 500 feet wide to mile 0.75, with easing of the bend at mile 0.75; for a North Bay Channel 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide from mile 0.75 to mile 4.29; a channel 400 feet wide and 30 feet deep from mile 4.29 to mile 5.00, thence 26 feet deep to the foot of N Street, Eureka; a channel 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide from mile 4.29 across Indian Island Shoal to Samoa, at mile 5.84; a channel 18 feet deep and 150 feet wide to Arcata wharf; and a channel 26 feet deep and 300 feet wide to Fields Land- ing, with a turning basin 600 feet wide and 800 feet long off the Fields Landing wharf. All depths refer to mean lower low water. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 6.4 feet at the south jetty and 6.7 feet at Eureka. The ex- treme range is 12.5 feet at the south jetty and 12 feet at Eureka. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $3,293,900, exclusive of $95,000 contributed by local interests and of the amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $249,500. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25,1910 Rebuilding the jetties-_ _____ -_ _------i H. Doe. 950, 60th Cong., 1st sess. July 3, 1930 For depth of 20 feet and widths of 250 and 300 feet in H. Doc. 755, 69th Cong., 2d sess. the bay channels and for the channel to Arcata wharf. Aug. 30, 1935 For the entrance channel, 500 feet wide, 30 feet deep _ Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 14, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26,1937 For widths of 400 feet in Eureka channel and 300 feet Rivers and Harbors Committee in Samoa and Fields Landing channels, and for Doc. 11, 75th Cong., 1st sess. construction of Fields Landing turning basin, 600 feet wide and 800 feet long, all to a depth of 26 feet. July 16, 19521 For deepening to 40 feet and widening bar and en- iH. Doc. 143, 82d Cong., 1st sess. trance channel; deepening Eureka and Samoa (Contains latest published map.) channels to 30 feet; and for construction of North Bay channel, 400 feet wide, 30 feet deep. 1 Public Law 549, 82d Cong., 2d sess. Local cooperation. Fully complied with for work performed to date. The act of July 16, 1952, requires that local interests, through the medium of a suitable public body, agree to (a) provide and main- tain, adjacent to Eureka and Samoa channels, suitable wharf and terminal facilities, with approach and berthing areas fully adequate .for large modern cargo vessels, open to all on equal terms for the RIVERS AND HARBORS--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1711 storage, handling, and shipment of lumber and general commerce; (b) furnish without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way, and suitable spoil disposal areas for the new work and for subsequent maintenance when and as required, and if they desire the dredge spoil placed in areas of their selection, bear the ex- cess cost over and above the cost for the most economical method of dredging otherwise applicable; and (c) hold and save the United States free from damages due to construction and maintenance of the project. By Resolution No. 365 dated May 2, 1949, the Board of Su- pervisors of Humboldt County, State of California, expressed its willingness to comply with the required local cooperation. Terminal facilities. There are 28 wharves and piers 2 of which are publicly owned, 4 oil terminals, 4 boatbuilding and repair plants, 1 boat icing plant, 7 small boat fueling stations, and numerous log booms and small landings, exclusive of facilities owned by the United States. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, the U. S. hopper dredge Hyde removed 266,830 cubic yards of material from the project channels at a cost of $95,078.05; condition surveys and inspections were accomplished at a cost of $15,130.57; and mis- cellaneous investigations and reports were made at a cost of $779.97; a total maintenance cost of $110,988.59. The expenditures were $111,- 132.72 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 85 percent complete. The work remaining to be done is the deepening and widening of the bar and entrance channel, deepening the Eureka and Samoa channels to 30 feet, and the construction of the North Bay channel, as authorized by the act of July 16, 1952. The north jetty was completed in 1925, the south jetty in 1927, the Arcata channel in 1931, the Fields Landing channel and turning basin and the Eureka and Samoa channels to a depth of 26 feet in 1939. The controlling depths over various channels in June 1953 were as follows: Entrance channel and channel between the jetties, 28 feet; natural channel in bay north of the entrance, 27.5 feet; Samoa channel 27 feet; Eureka channel, 26 feet to D Street, thence 13 feet to head of project; and Fields Landing channel, 20 feet. In May 1937, Arcata channel (no longer in use) was 18 feet. The costs and expenditures for the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: New work Maintenance Total costs Expenditures costs costs Regular funds_----------------_ .$2, 778, 887. 78 $5, 080, 280. 14 $7, 859, 167. 92 $7, 859, 167. 92 Contributed funds_ ..... __._ .______ 95, 000.00 95, 000.00 95, 000. 00 Total ..-------------------------. 2, 873, 887. 78 5, 080, 280. 14 7, 954, 167. 92 7, 954, 167. 92 1712 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June . .. 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 ' New work: Appropriated --------- ------------------------ ------------ ------------ $5, 040, 258. 71 Cost--..-- ------------------------------------------------------------ 5, 040, 258. 71 Expenditures- ------------------------------------------------ - - 5, 040, 258. 71 Maintenance: Appropriated- ...... $103, 000.00 $139, 400. 00 $70, 220. 00 $10, 000. 00 $116, 850. 00 5, 184, 353. 17 Cost- .----- 96, 540. 57 68, 656. 56 157, 482. 16 22, 196. 54 110, 998. 59 5, 178, 485. 89 Expenditures- ........ 110, 113. 46 65, 799. 97 132, 942. 81 48, 646. 04 111, 132. 72 5, 178, 485. 89 I' Includes $2,261,370.93 for new work and $98,205.75 for maintenance for previous project. In addition, $95,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds for the existing project. Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954______________ $250, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_____________ 250, 000. 00 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_________________________ 265, 012. 22 3. NOYO RIVER AND HARBOR, CALIF. Location. Noyo Harbor is a cove on the California coast about 100 miles south of Humboldt Bay and 135 miles northwest of San Francisco. Noyo River rises in the Coast Range Mountains, flows westerly, and empties into Noyo Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5703.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of Sep- tember 22, 1922. For further details, see page 1680, Annual Report for 1929, and page 1772, Annual Report for 1930. Existing project. This provides for a rubble-mound breakwater extending northwesterly about 1,100 feet from the south headland of Noyo Harbor, two entrance jetties, and for an entrance channel into Noyo River 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide and a channel in the river 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide extending 1.15 miles above the mouth, to be obtained by jetty construction and dredging. All depths refer to mean lower low water. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 5.8 feet. The extreme range is about 11.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $2,252,700, exclusive of amounts expended on the previous project. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $45,500. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Entrance channel and channel in the river .....---------- S. Doc. 156, 71st Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2,1945 The breakwater in Noyo Harbor-_ __ -I H. Doc. 682, 76th Cong., 3d sess. June 30, 1948 Extension of project channel one-half mile upstream__ I. Doe. 586, 80th Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation. The act of July 3, 1930, requires that local interests provide free of cost to the United States suitable areas for the disposal of dredged materials. This requirement has been fully complied with for new work. The act of March 2, 1945, requires that RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1713 local interests provide the necessary rights-of-way and easements for the construction and maintenance of the breakwater, including ac- cess thereto, and a suitable royalty-free quarry in the locality; and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide suitable public facilities and arrangements for the loading and unloading of vessels in Noyo Harbor. These requirements have not been complied with. The act of June 30, 1948, requires that local interests establish a competent public body empowered to regulate the use and development of the port facilities, which shall be open to all on equal terms, and provided such public body (a) furnishes, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of- way necessary for construction of the improvement; (b) agrees to hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from con- struction and maintenance of the project; (c) reserves for spoil dis- posal areas all presently unused lands adjacent to the lower 1.6 miles of the river and lying below an elevation of 16 feet above mean lower low water; (d) agrees to furnish, free of cost to the United States, easements over these areas for the deposit of spoil from the new work and maintenance dredging and for the construction thereon of im- pounding levees and to furnish royalty-free material for the construc- tion of such levees, all when and as required; and (e) agrees to contribute to the United States funds equal to the Federal cost of constructing such levees as and when required. These requirements have not been complied with. Terminal facilities. There are no facilities in the harbor proper. In the river above the harbor there are 2 wharves, 6 fish receiving and shipping piers, 3 of which have boat fueling stations thereon; 5 boat building and repair plants; 1 boat fueling and icing terminal; and a number of mooring facilities; all privately owned. These facilities are considered adequate, with the exception of mooring and berthing facilities for fishing boats. Improvement of the project as authorized will provide additional protected area for required facilities. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, 37,697 cubic yards of material, including 212 cubic yards of pinnacle rock, were removed from the project channels, by contract, at a cost of $230,640.58; condition surveys and inspections were made by hired labor at a cost of $1,086.78; and miscellaneous investigations and re- ports were accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $280.62. The total maintenance costs were $232,007.98, and the expenditures were $231,667.12 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project is about 15 percent complete. The work remaining to be done is the construction of the breakwater in Noyo Harbor and the extension of the channel one-half mile upstream to mile 1.15. In February 1953 the controlling depths were as follows: 11 feet at the entrance to the channel and 9.3 feet be- tween the jetties, thence 9.5 feet to the head of the completed portion of the project. The cost of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year was $195,834.08 for new work and $458,304.03 for maintenance, a total of $654,138.11. The expenditures were $654,025.61 from regular funds. 278038-53-vorL. 2- 46 1714 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 2 New work: Appropriated.....---------------- -$850. 58 ........------------......----------- ....------------ $207, 819. 36 Cost___------ ------------ ----------------------------------- ------------ 207, 819. 36 Expenditures--------_ -$94. 23 -------------------------------------------- 207, 819. 36 Maintenance: Appropriated-....... -- 57,000.00 $6, 700. 00 -5, 174. 00 $212, 382. 35 $25, 778. 44 492, 207. 65 Cost----------------- 396. 76 2, 690.93 863. 15 4, 345. 74 232, 007. 98 490, 400. 58 Expenditures- .-.--- _ - -22. 61 3, 372. 81 181. 27 4, 574. 10 231, 667.12 490, 228. 08 1 Includes $11,985.28 for new work and $32,096.55 for maintenance of previous project. 2 In addition, $7,179.86 for new work and $820.14 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds for the previous project. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project--_---------- $2, 056, 865. 92 4. BODEGA BAY, CALIF. Location. Bodega Bay is a triangular lagoon on the California coast 85 miles south of Noyo River and 58 miles north of San Fran- cisco. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5603.) Existing project. This provides for an entrance channel 100 feet wide and 12 feet deep at mean lower low water, protected by jetties; a channel of the same dimensions as the entrance channel to the town of Bay, and thence southeasterly along the shore for a distance of about 4,200 feet, with three widenings or turning basins 12 feet deep, one, 300 feet wide, located at the inner end of the entrance channel, the second, 400 feet wide, at the junction of the bay and shore channels near the town of Bay, and the third, 400 feet wide, at the southern end of the shore channel; and a suitable bulkhead to prevent sand from the spit near the entrance being carried into the bay channel. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 5.6 feet, and the extreme tidal range is about 11 feet. The cost of new work under the project, completed in 1943, was $641,799.71. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $15,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938 (H. Doc. 619, 75th Cong., 3d sess.). The latest pub- lished map is in that document. Local cooperation. Fully complied with for new work. Local in- terests are required to furnish disposal areas for maintenance dredg- ing and to maintain suitable grasses or shrubbery to control the sands on the dunes west of the bay. Terminal facilities. There are 7 piers, 2 of which have boat fueling stations thereon; 1 boat fueling pier; 1 boatbuilding and repair plant; 2 small repair plants; and 7 small landings; all privately owned. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, by hired labor, condition surveys and inspections were accomplished at a cost of $3,428.33, and miscellaneous investigations and reports were made at a cost of $130.57; a total maintenance cost of $3,558.90. The expenditures were $3,251.50 from regular funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1715 Condition at end of fiscal year. The project was completed in 1943. In April 1953 the controlling depths were as follows: 9 feet between the jetties to beacon 2, thence 10 feet to beacon 12, 9 feet to beacon 14, 12 feet to the easterly end of the middle turning basin, thence 10 feet to the innermost turning basin, and 7 feet in the innermost turning basin. The cost of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year was $641,799.71 for new work and $108,916.24 for maintenance, a total of $750,715.95. The expenditures were $750,715.95 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated--..--...----..........----...... ---------- ---------------------------------- $641, 799. 71 Cost....------..... .....-----------..---- ----------------- ------------------ ------------ 641,799.71 Expenditures....-------------.....---.....--- ---------------------------------------------- 641, 799. 71 Maintenance: Appropriated -.. - - . $3, 000.00 $2, 100. 00 $726. 95 $2, 500.00 $2, 700. 00 108, 927. 24 Cost - - 2, 844. 35 2, 726. 04 1, 663. 99 1, 630. 10 3, 558. 90 108, 916. 24 Expenditures--- --- - _ -2, 904. 40 418. 05 3, 685. 58 1, 937. 50 3, 251. 50 108, 916. 24 5. SAN FRANCISCO HARBOR, CALIF. Location. The works included under this project are in San Fran- cisco Bay, in the vicinity of San Francisco, and in the approach chan- nels to the Golden Gate, the bay entrance. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5532.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of July 25, 1868, June 10, 1872, June 23, 1874, March 3, 1899, June 13, 1902, June 25, 1910, and September 22, 1922. For further details, see page 1978 of Annual Report for 1915, page 1749 of Annual Report for 1921, page 1633 of Annual Report for 1929, and page 1669 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for dredging a channel through the San Francisco Bar on the line of the main ship channel, 50 feet deep and 2,000 feet wide; the removal of Presidio Shoal, Black Point Shoal, Rincon Reef Rock (inner), Rincon Reef Rock (outer), Blos- som Rock, and Alcatraz Shoal westward of a north-and-south line 2,500 feet west of Alcatraz Light, to a depth of 40 feet; the removal of Arch Rock, Shag Rocks 1 and 2, Harding Rock, Raccoon Shoal, Point Knox Shoal westward of a north-and-south line through Point Stuart Light, and a portion of the shoal channelward of the pierhead line near the mouth of Islais Creek, to a depth of 35 feet; and for dredging a channel 750 feet wide and 10 feet deep from that depth in the bay to San Francisco Airport ending in a basin 10 feet deep and approx- imately 2,000 feet in width. All depths refer to mean lower low water. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 5.7 feet at Fort Point and 7.2 feet at the San Francisco Airport. The extreme ranges at the foregoing localities are 10.6 and 12 feet, respectively. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $1,609,800, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects and of $134,591.02 contrib- 1716 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 uted by local interests. The latest (1953) approved estimate for an- nual cost of maintenance is $237,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Jan. 21, 1927 Dredging at Islais Creek______________________________ H. Doc. 337, 69th Cong., 1st sess. July 3, 1930 Removal of Presidio Shoal, Rincon Reef Rock (inner), H. Doc. 196, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Rincon Reef Rock (outer), Blossom Rock, and Alcatraz Shoal to depth of 40 feet, mean lower low water; removal of Arch Rock, Shag Rocks 1 and 2, and Harding Rock to depth of 35 feet; removal of Raccoon Shoal and Point Knox Shoal, westward of a north-and-south line through Point Stuart Light to depth of 35 feet. Aug. 30, 19351 For a 50-foot depth in the bar main ship channel, 2,000 Rivers and Harbors Committee, feet wide, removal of Black Point Shoal to a depth Doc. 50, 72d Cong., 2d sess.2 of 40 feet and certain modifications of the areas to be deepened on Alcatraz and Islais Creek Shoals, and abandonment of the 34-foot depth area south of the flared approach channel to Islais Creek. Aug. 26, 1937 For the channel to the San Francisco Airport 750 feet Rivers and Harbors Committee, 2 wide and 10 feet deep ending in a basin 2,000 feet Doc. 12, 75th Cong., 1st sess. wide. 1 Included in part in the Public Works Administration program Sept. 6, 1933. 2 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation. Fully complied with for new work. The act of August 26, 1937, requires that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitably bulkheaded spoil disposal areas for main- tenance of the channel to the San Francisco Airport. Terminal facilities. The State of California owns 66 piers, a large passenger ferry terminal, 3 car ferry terminals, and a mooring wharf in the harbor. In addition, there are 4 privately owned wharves, 1 shipbuilding yard, 2 shipbuilding and repair plants, a fishboat harbor and a yacht harbor. These facilities are exclusive of those owned by the United States and are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, the U. S. hopper dredges Hyde and Biddle removed 294,341 cubic yards of material from Islais Creek shoal and 709,648 cubic yards from the channel through the San Francisco bar at a cost of $165,400.67, condi- tion surveys and inspections were accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $5,913.37, and miscellaneous investigations and reports were made by hired labor at a cost of $3,747.09, a total maintenance cost of $175,061.13. The expenditures were $174,631.27 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 90 percent completed. The work remaining to be done is the completion of the bar channel and the removal of Raccoon Shoal. The dredging of Islais Creek Shoal was completed in 1930, the deepening of Presidio Shoal in 1931, the :removal of the various rocks in 1932, the deepening of Point Knox Shoal in 1934, the deepening of Alcatraz Shoal in 1936, the deepening of Black Point Shoal in 1937, and the dredging of the channel and basin at the San Francisco Airport in 1941. The controlling depths over various portions of the project on the dates indicated were as follows: Main ship channel, 45 feet, March 1952; Presidio Shoal, 39 feet, February 1953; Black Point Shoal, 36 feet, March 1952; Rincon Reef Rock (inner), 41 feet, March 1946; Rincon Reef Rock (outer), 40 feet, July 1933; Blossom Rock, 40 feet, RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1717 October 1950; Alcatraz Shoal, 40 feet, February 1953; Arch and Hard- ing Rocks, 33 feet, December 1949; Shag Rocks 1 and 2, 36 feet, De- cember 1949; Point Knox Shoal, 36.5 feet, May 1953; Raccoon Strait Shoal, 29 feet, May 1953; Islais Creek Shoal, 30 feet, January 1953; channel and basin at San Francisco Airport, 7 feet, June 1947. The costs and expenditures for the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Nework Maintsance Total costs Expenditures Regular funds---------------------$1, 167, 038. 40 $757, 658. 11 $1, 924, 696. 51 $1, 924, 696. 51 Public works funds-------------------193, 000.00---------------- 193, 000.00 193, 000. 00 Contributed funds__--------------------134, 591.02 134, 591.02 134, 591. 02 Total 1, 494, 629. 42 ..------------------------ 757, 658. 11 2, 252, 287. 53 2, 252, 287. 53 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 12 New work: Appropriated_ - . . . . ..... ---------------- . - ...------------ ----- -------------- $2, 390, 437. 39 Cost -- ..-------- -------------- .---- ----------------------. 2, 390, 437. 39 ...... Expenditures .....----------------------------------- ------------ ----------- 2, 390, 437. 39 Maintenance: Appropriated- ....... $23, 000. 00 $167, 500. 00 $4, 703. 00 $74, 000. 00 $175, 066. 51 1, 233, 617. 93 Cost--------------- 28, 327. 35 162, 880. 25 7, 048.60 80, 670. 35 175, 061. 13 1, 232, 979. 06 Expenditures- .--....- 28, 820. 79 162, 398. 03 6, 033. 94 82, 510. 16 174, 631. 27 1, 232, 979. 06 1 Includes $1,030,398.99 for new work and $475,320.95 for maintenance for previous projects. s In addition, $134,591.02 for new work was expended from contributed funds for the existing project. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project----------- ---- $249, 761.60 6. SAN FRANCISCO HARBOR AND BAY, CALIF. (Collection and Removal of Drift) Location. This project applies to San Francisco Bay, lower San Francisco Bay, Oakland Harbor, Richmond Harbor, San Pablo Bay and Mare Island Strait, Richardson Bay, and their tributaries. Existing project. This provides for the collection and removal of drift from San Francisco Bay and its tributary waters. The (1953) estimate of cost for new work (initial acquisition of plant and equipment) is $1,025,000. The latest (1953) approved esti- mate for annual cost of maintenance is $203,900. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. No. 286, 81st Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. Described in pertinent separate project descriptions. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, floating debris was collected and disposed of from the project waterways at a cost of $56,742.37. The expenditures were $56,742.37 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. No new work funds have been appropriated. Operations under the existing project were commenced 1718 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 July 1, 1950. Costs and expenditures for the removal of drift previous to that time were carried as maintenance on applicable authorized river and harbor projects in the area. The cost of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year, all for maintenance, was $168,742.37, and the expenditures were $168,742.37, from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: .....------------ Appropriated--- ..------------. $60, 000. 00 $52, 000. 00 $62, 500. 00 $174, 500. 00 Cost__ 52, 317. 79 59, 682. 21 56, 742. 37 168, 742. 37 Expenditures .............. . 51, 947. 23 60, 052. 77 56, 742. 37 168, 742. 37 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_ -------------- $1, 025, 000 7. SAN RAFAEL CREEK, CALIF. Location. This is a small, mainly tidal stream about 2 miles in length, flowing easterly and emptying into the west side of San Fran- cico Bay, 14 miles north of San Francisco. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5532.) Existing project. This provides for a channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide across the flats in San Francisco Bay to the mouth of the creek; thence 6 feet deep and 60 feet wide to Irwin Street, San Rafael; a cutoff through Goose Neck Bend, and a turning basin 200 feet long, 100 feet wide, and 6 feet deep at San Rafael, near the head of the project. All depths refer to mean lower low water. The length of the section under improvement is 3.5 miles, of which 2 miles are in San Francisco Bay, outside the mouth of the creek. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 5.7 feet, with an extreme range of 10.5 feet. The cost of new work under the project, completed in 1928, was $32,358.85, exclusive of $41,093.81 contributed funds. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $17,500. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919 (H. Doc. 801, 63d Cong., 2d sess.). No map has been published. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are 8 wharves, 6 of which are for the receipt of bulk petroleum products; 2 boatbuilding and repair plants; 4 yacht harbors and 4 boat fueling stations; and 11 moorings and bulk- head landings; all privately owned. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results duringfiscal year. As maintenance, by hired labor, condition surveys and inspections were accomplished at a cost of $2,200.59 and miscellaneous investigations and reports were made at a cost of $210.27, a total maintenance cost of $2,410.86. The expendi- tures were $2,410.86 from regular funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1719 Condition at end of fiscal year. The project was completed in 1928. In February 1953 the controlling depths were as follows: 6 feet in the channel across the flats in San Francisco Bay to beacon 5, thence 3.5 feet to the mouth of the creek; 4 feet in the creek to the municipal yacht harbor, thence 0.5 foot to the head of the project at Irwin Street. The costs and expenditures for the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: New work Maintenance Total costs Expenditures costs costs Regular funds---------------------- $32, 358. 85 $298, 187. 43 $330, 546. 28 $330, 546. 28 Contributed funds-------------------- 41, 093. 81 ---------------- ( 41, 093. 81 41, 093. 81 ------------------------ Total ..... 73, 452. 66 43 298,187. 371, 640. 09 371, 640. 09 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated- .---- ------------------------------- ----------.------------. $32, 358. 85 Cost------- ----------------------------------------------------------- 32, 358. 85 Expenditures------ ------------- -------------- ------------------------ - 32, 358. 85 Maintenance: Appropriated-....... - -$3, 000. 00 $61, 350. 00 -$24, 158. 00 $1, 617. 65 $2, 500. 00 298, 276. 57 Cost------------------ 120. 42 6, 101. 19 33, 450. 95 1, 617. 65 2, 410. 86 298, 187. 43 Expenditures--------... 121. 25 6, 898. 62 32, 653. 52 1, 617. 65 2, 410. 86 298, 187. 43 1 In addition, $41,093.81 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 8. PETALUMA CREEK, CALIF. Location. This stream rises in the hills north of Petaluma, flows southeasterly about 20 miles, and empties into the northwest side of San Pablo Bay about 22 miles from San Francisco. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5533.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, July 13, 1892, July 18, 1918, and March 3,1925. For further details, see page 1982 of Annual Report for 1915, page 1665 of An- nual Report for 1929, and page 1684 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 8 feet deep and 200 feet wide in San Pablo Bay to the mouth of the creek; thence 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide in the creek to Western Avenue, Petaluma, including a depth of 8 feet in the turning basin; thence 4 feet deep and 50 feet wide to Washington Street Bridge; thence 4 feet deep and 40 feet wide to a point 935 feet above the Washington Street Bridge. All depths refer to mean lower low water. The length of the section under improvement is 19.5 miles, of which 5 miles are in San Pablo Bay downstream from the mouth of the creek. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 6.1 feet at the entrance and 6.6 feet at the head of navi- gation, with an extreme range of 10 feet. The cost of new work under the project, completed in 1933, was $85,062.57, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The 1720 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $55,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. 183, 70th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest pub- lished map is in this document. Local cooperation. Fully complied with for new work. The act of July 3, 1930, requires that local interests furnish satisfactory areas with necessary levees, spillways, and drainage works for the proper disposal of spoil from maintenance. Terminal facilities. There are 24 wharves and piers and 11 small landings, all privately owned. These facilities are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, 342,918 cubic yards of material were removed from the downstream end of cutoff A to the head of navigation, by contract, at a cost of $176,439.17; condition surveys and inspections were accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $14,653.21; and miscellaneous investigations and reports were made by hired labor at a cost of $595.76. The total maintenance costs were $191,688.14, and the expenditures were $191,953.50 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project was completed in 1933. The controlling depths on the dates indicated were as follows: July 1952, 6.5 feet in the channel across the flats in San Pablo Bay; March 1953, 9 feet to Haystack Landing, 8 feet to F Street in Petaluma, 7 feet to Western Avenue, and 2.5 feet to the head of the project. The cost of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year was $85,062.57 for new work and $619,408.07 for maintenance, a total of $704,470.64. The expenditures were $704,470.64 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 New work: Appropriated-------- .......--........------------------------------------.. ------------.......... $297, 145. 52 Cost-----.......----------------------------------------------------------........ 297, 145. 52 Expenditures..... ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 297, 145. 52 Maintenance: ........ Appropriated------- $54, 000. 00 -$78, 000. 00 $4, 535. 00 $194, 000. 00 $7, 475. 00 935, 411. 87 Cost-- 3, 936. 01 2, 794. 03 4, 561. 00 8, 475. 36 191, 688. 14 934, 100. 37 Expenditures....-------- 1, 370. 50 2, 545. 66 4, 647. 76 8, 210. 00 191, 953. 50 934, 100. 37 1 Includes $212,082.95 for new work and $314,692.30 for maintenance for previous project 2 In addition, $15,558.55 for new work was expended from contributed funds for the previous project. 9. NAPA RIVER, CALIF. Location. This stream rises in the St. Helena Mountains, flows in a southerly direction, and empties into Mare Island Strait. The navigable portion is a tidal estuary. The head of navigation is at Third Street in the city of Napa, 16.2 miles above the mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5533.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 11, 1888, and modified by the River and RIVERS AND HARBORS SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1721 Harbor Act of March 2, 1919. For further details, see page 1756, Annual Report for 1930, and page 1683, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 15 feet deep and 100 feet wide between the mouth at Mare Island Strait and Asylum Slough and 10 feet deep and 75 feet wide thence to Third Street in Napa with a cutoff at Horseshoe Bend, a turning basin 300 feet wide at Jacks Bend, and additional widenings, realinements, and related works in other difficult sections. The length of the section included in the project is 16.2 miles. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 6 feet at the mouth and 7.1 feet at the head of navigation. The extreme range is about 11 feet. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $1,156,800, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $15,500. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 30, 1935 Channel 8 feet deep, 100 feet wide from Mare Island Rivers and Harbors Committee Strait to Asylum Slough, thence 75 feet wide to Doc. 6, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Napa. July 24,1946 Channel 15 feet deep, 100 feet wide between Mare H. Doc. 397, 79th Cong., 2d sess. Island Strait and Asylum Slough, thence 10 feet (Contains latest published map.) deep, 75 feet wide to 3d St. in Napa. Local cooperation. The act of July 24, 1946, requires that local interests: (a) Furnish, free of cost to the United States, all necessary lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil disposal areas for the new work and subsequent channel maintenance when and as required; (b) provide all necessary spoil impounding and drainage works; (c) assume responsibility for maintenance of such bank revetment and levees as may be constructed or reconstructed in connection with the works; and (d) hold and save the United States free from damages due to construction and subsequent maintenance of the Federal im- provements. These and all prior requirements have been complied with for work performed to date. Terminal facilities. There are 4 dry docks, 1 vessel outfitting wharf, 7 wharves used in connection with oil distributing plants, and 4 wharves for general cargoes and other miscellaneous pur- poses. There are also numerous small yacht mooring facilities along the river. These facilities are considered adequate for existing com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, condi- tion surveys and inspections, and miscellaneous investigations and reports were accomplished by hired labor at costs of $4,181.04 and $165.76, respectively, a total maintenance cost of $4,346.80. The ex- penditures were $3,034.26 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 99 percent complete. The remaining work consists of the construction of dikes and revetments should they be required. In July 1952 the controlling depths over various sections of the project were as follows: 15 feet from Mare Island Causeway to Dutton Landing, except for depths of 14 feet at Slaughterhouse Point and 13 feet at Goodluck Point; from 1722 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Dutton Landing the controlling depth was 11 feet to Bull Island, thence 14 feet to Asylum Slough, 11 feet to Tannery Bend, and 5 feet to the head of the project. The cost of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year was $1,021,274.83 for new work and $45,761.81 for maintenance, a total of $1,067,036.64. The expenditures were $1,067,036.64 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated------- ........ $872, 600. 00 $56, 650. 00 ----------- $18, 274. 83 -- $1,048, 830. 38 ... ___ Cost ______ .... 44, 135. 78 863, 034. 17 $15, 604. 25 24, 750. 63 ___________ 1, 048, 830. 38 ..... Expenditures-------- 44, 877. 63 853, 866. 31 15, 816. 98 32, 963. 91 ------ --- 1, 048, 830. 38 Maintenance: Appropriated-__ -4, 000. 00 18, 600. 00 -311. 00 7, 500. 00 $6, 200. 00 84, 400. 21 Cost---------------- 2, 663. 05 17, 776. 43 642. 01 5, 310. 48 4, 346. 80 80, 357. 49 Expenditures--------...... 2, 364. 13 17, 776. 43 642. 01 6, 623. 02 3, 034. 26 80, 357. 49 1 Includes $27,555.55 for new work and $34,595.68 for maintenance for previous project. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_____________ $135, 525. 17 10. SAN PABLO BAY AND MARE ISLAND STRAIT, CALIF. Location. The channel extends from a point in the lower end of San Pablo Bay west of Pinole Point in a general northeasterly direc- tion across Pinole Shoal in San Pablo Bay to the junction of Carqui- nez Strait and Mare Island Strait, thence northwesterly in Mare Island Strait along the frontage of the Mare Island Navy Yard. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5533.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of June 13, 1902, February 27, 1911, and August 8, 1917. For further details, see page 1680, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for dredging a channel across Pinole Shoal in San Pablo Bay 600 feet wide and 35 feet deep; thence through Mare Island Strait a channel 700 feet wide and 30 feet deep flaring to a turning basin generally 1,000 feet wide from former dike 6, Mare Island, to a line 75 feet southerly from the causeway between Vallejo and Mare Island, 30 feet deep, except at the northerly end where the project depth is 26 feet. The project provides also for two approach areas 20 feet deep to within 50 feet of the pierhead line adjacent to the improved water front at Vallejo and South Vallejo and for maintenance of the two approach areas to the navy yard piers at the southern end of Mare Island. All depths refer to mean lower low water. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 5.8 feet at the lower end of San Pablo Bay, and 6 feet opposite the Mare Island Navy Yard with an extreme range of about 10 feet. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $382,200, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $197,500. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1723 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Feb. 27, 1911 A depth of 30 feet through Pinole Shoal------------ H. Doc. 1103, 60th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8,1917 A depth of 35 feet and the Mare Island Strait Channel H. Doc. 140, 65th Cong., 1st sess. and turning basin. Jan. 21, 1927 Increasing width of the channel to 600 feet and de- H. Doc. 104, 69th Cong., 1st sess. creasing channel and turning basin depth in Mare Island Strait to 30 feet. June 20, 1938 Increasing width of the channel in Mare Island Strait H. Doc. 644, 75th Cong., 3d sess. to 700 feet and increasing length of turning basin. Mar. 2, 1945 Approach areas at Vallejo and South Vallejo and H. Doc. 217, 77th Cong., 1st sess. maintenance of approach areas to navy yard piers (Contains latest published map.) at south end of Mare Island. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. There are 3 wharves along the southern shore of San Pablo Bay; in Mare Island Strait there are 6 wharves, 2 ferry slips, and 3 small boat moorings, in addition to the Navy Yard facili- ties. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, the U. S. hopper dredge Hyde removed 255,040 cubic yards of material from Mare Island Strait at a cost of $43,352.16; condition surveys and inspections were accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $3,925.90; and miscellaneous investigations and reports were made by hired labor at a cost of $1,471.44. The total maintenance cost was $48,749.50, and the expenditures were $48,408.77 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project is about 97 percent complete. The work remaining to be done is the dredging of the two approach areas adjacent to Vallejo and South Vallejo. In March 1952 the controlling depth throughout Pinole Shoal channel was 33 feet, and in April 1953 the controlling depth in Mare Island Strait was 27 feet. The costs of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $282,669.05 for new work and $3,222,331.85 for maintenance, a total of $3,505,000.90. The expenditures, all from regular funds, were $3,505,000.90. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated---.------------ ------- ------------- ............ --------------------- $1,369,372. 50 Cost...------ --------- -------- ------- ------------ 1, 369, 372. 50 Expenditures ------------ ---------- ----------------------------------- 1, 369, 372. 50 Maintenance: Appropriated-.......------ -$9, 000. 00 $174, 200. 00 $143, 700. 00 $185, 900. 00 $103, 634. 27 4, 636, 936. 90 Cost--------------- 144, 972. 28 208, 347. 07 108, 066. 18 227, 974. 33 48, 749. 50 4, 581, 711. 40 Expenditures-_ 142, 414. 24 210, 989. 50 104, 217. 63 232, 057. 05 48, 408. 77 4, 581, 711. 40 1 Includes $1,086,703.45 for new work and $1,359,379.55 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data : Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project--------------------$99, 530. 95 1724 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 11. RICHMOND HARBOR, CALIF. Location. This harbor is on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay about 10 miles north of Oakland. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5532.) Existing project. This provides for a channel 30 feet deep from San Francisco Bay to the Santa Fe Channel (Ellis slough), 400 feet wide between the bay and the basin at terminal No. 1; thence 500 feet wide to Point Potrero, with an increased width of 1,150 feet at the turn off at that point; thence widening from about 700 feet just east of Point Potrero to 850 feet at a point 575 feet northerly therefrom; thence 850 feet wide to the Santa Fe Channel; for widening and flar- ing to the basin at terminal No. 1 and the subsequent maintenance, to a depth of 30 feet, of the basin as thus enlarged to within 75 feet of the pierhead line; for the maintenance to a depth of 30 feet in the Santa Fe Channel to within 50 feet of the established harbor lines; for approach areas 32 feet deep to within 75 feet of the pierhead line in the outer harbor at Point San Pablo, Point Orient, and Richmond long wharf; for a channel 20 feet deep, 150 feet wide and about 2,000 feet long from deep water in San Pablo Bay easterly along the north side of Point San Pablo; and for a training wall 10,000 feet long extending in a general westerly direction from Brooks Island. All depths refer to mean lower low water. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 5.8 feet, with an extreme range of about 11 feet. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $878,000, exclusive of contributed funds in the amount of $524,777.66. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $47,500. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 8,1917 Channel 24 feet deep and 600 feet wide in the inner H. Doec. 515, 63d Cong., 2d sess. harbor and the training wall. July 3, 1930 A 30-foot channel with lessened widths------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 16, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Aug.30,19351 Increasing project widths in the inner harbor, the Rivers and Harbors Committee maintenance of the Santa Fe Channel to 30 feet and Doc. 7, 73d Cong., 1st sess., and the approach areas in the outer harbor to 32 feet. Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 10, 74th Cong., 1st sess. June 20, 1938 Widening of the channel at Point Potrero and north H. Doc. 598, 75th Cong., 3d sess.' thereof, and for enlarging and subsequently main- taining the basin at terminal No. 1. 2 Mar. 2,1945 Channel in San Pablo Bay 20 feet deep-------------- H. Doc. 715, 76th Cong., 3d sess. 1Included in part in the Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6, 1933. 2 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation. The act of June 20, 1938, requires that local interests furnish necessary rights-of-way and spoil disposal areas for initial work and subsequent maintenance and that no portion of the channel widening north of Point Potrero authorized by that act be undertaken until assurances are received that industries will avail themselves of the improved navigation facilities. These latter assur- ances have not been received. All other requirements have been fully complied with. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1725 Terminal facilities. In the inner harbor there are 4 deep-water ter- minals, an oil wharf, a shipyard, and 4 privately owned wharves. In the outer harbor there are 2 oil wharves, a car ferry terminal, an auto ferry terminal, a deepwater terminal, and about 10 fish receiving wharves. These facilities are exclusive of those owned by the United States, and are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fscal year. As maintenance, the U. S. hopper dredge Hyde removed 363,184 cubic yards of material from the approach area to the Richmond long wharf and in the inner harbor at a cost of $107,689.11; condition surveys and inspections were accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $3,187.33; and miscel- laneous investigations and reports were made at a cost of $3,842.24; a total maintenance cost of $114,718.68. The expenditures were $113,- 473.46 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 94 percent complete. The work remaining to be done is the widening of the channel north of Point Potrero. Controlling depths in the project channels on the dates indicated were as follows: January 1953, 29.5 feet in channel from San Francisco Bay to southerly end of Santa Fe Channel, and 27 feet in Santa Fe Channel; April 1951, 10 feet in channel east of Point San Pablo; April 1952, 29 feet in approach to Point San Pablo and Point Orient; March 1952, 29 feet in approach to the Richmond long wharf. The costs and expenditures for the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: New work Maintenance Total costs Expenditures costs costs Regular funds . ..---------------------- $709, 017. 63 $1, 146, 957. 45 $1, 855, 975. 08 $1, 855, 975. 08 Public works funds----.-- ------ 105, 000. 00 -- 105, 000. 00 105, 00 Contributed funds 524, 777. 66 34, 800. 20 559, 577. 86 559, 577. 86 Total___..--..---------------------.. 1, 338, 795. 29 1, 181, 757. 65 2, 520, 552. 94 2, 520, 552. 94 Cost and financial sunmary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated--------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------------------ $814, 017. 63 Cost-------------- ------------------------------------------------ 814, 017. 63 Expenditures--------- -------------------- __ ------------ 814, 017. 63 Maintenance: Appropriated .......- - - - -- $43, 560. 00 $58, 000. 00 $46, 412. 00 $111, 500. 00 $114, 554. 78 1, 148, 038. 77 Cost--------- ------- 89, 340. 64 15, 105. 90 91, 311. 77 110, 597. 46 114, 718. 68 1, 146, 957. 45 Expenditures--------- 89, 462. 67 14, 992. 70 91, 141. 66 111, 993. 75 113, 473. 46 1, 146, 957. 45 1In addition, $524,777.66 for new work and $34,800.20 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data : Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project--------------- $63, 982. 37 1726 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 12. OAKLAND HARBOR, CALIF. Location. This harbor is on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay, opposite the city of San Francisco. The inner harbor is situated be- tween the cities of Oakland and Alameda. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5535.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of June 23, 1874, June 13, 1902, March 2, 1907, and June 25, 1910. For further details, see page 1979 of Annual Report for 1915, page 1755 of Annual Report for 1921, and page 1674 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for an entrance channel to Oakland Outer Harbor, 35 feet deep from deep water in San Francisco Bay and 800 feet wide across the shoal southeast of Yerba Buena Island, thence narrowing to 600 feet at Oakland Mole; thence, a channel and turning basin 35 feet deep and from 600 to 950 feet wide in the outer harbor to the Army Base. The project also provides for an entrance channel to Oakland Inner Harbor, 30 feet deep and 800 feet wide at the bay- ward end, narrowing to 600 feet wide at the ends of the Oakland jetties; a channel from the ends of the jetties 30 feet deep and 600 feet wide to the west end of Government Island, with additional widening to the pierhead line in front of the Grove and Market Street (formerly municipal) piers, and widening to within 75 feet of the pierhead line along the south side of the channel from Harrison Street eastward to harbor-line point 119 in Brooklyn Basin; a channel 30 feet deep and 500 feet wide through Brooklyn Basin; for dredging to a depth of 30 feet a triangular area about 2,700 feet long and of a maximum width of 300 feet at the western end of Brooklyn Basin; maintenance of a channel 25 feet deep and 300 feet wide at the north end of Brooklyn Basin; a turning basin at the east end of Brooklyn Basin 30 feet deep, 500 feet wide, and 1,200 feet long; a navigation channel in the tidal canal 30 feet deep and 275 feet wide from Brooklyn Basin to Park Street, thence 25 feet deep to San Leandro Bay; a total channel length of 81/ miles from San Francisco Bay to San Leandro Bay. The proj- ect also includes parallel rubble-mound jetties at the entrance to the inner harbor, a north jetty 9,500 feet long and a south jetty 12,000 feet long; and three highway bridges across the tidal canal, two of which (at Park Street and High Street) have been replaced by local inter- ests. The railroad and highway bridges at Fruitvale Avenue are be- ing maintained and operated by the United States. All depths refer to mean lower low water. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 6 feet in the outer harbor and 6.3 feet in the inner harbor at the Park Street Bridge. The extreme range is about 11 feet. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $1,589,800, exclusive of contributed funds in the amount of $83,547.02 and of amounts ex- pended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $90,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1727 Acts Work authorized Documents June 23, 1874 Jetties ---..........----------............... . Annual Report, Part II, 1874, p. 378. June 25,1910 North channel in Brooklyn Basin and tidal canal to H. Doc.647, 61st Cong., 2d sess. 18 feet. Sept. 22, 1922 Channel across the shoal southeast of Yerba Buena H. Doc. 144, 67th Cong., 2d sess. Island, and thence to Webster St.; south channel in Brooklyn Basin; turning basin at the east end of Brooklyn Basin; and the channel in the tidal canal from Brooklyn Basin to Park St. 1 Jan. 21,1927 Channel from Webster St. to Brooklyn Basin, the H. Doc. 407, 69th Cong., 1st sess. maintenance of the area to within 75 feet of the pier- head line south of the channel from Harrison St. to harbor line point 119 in Brooklyn Basin; dredging of a triangular strip about 2,700 feet long and maxi- mum width of 300 feet and deepening to 25 feet of the tidal canal above Park St. to San Leandro Bay. Apr. 28, 1928 Local cooperation requirements modified to provide Public Res. 28, 70th Cong. that alteration or replacement of bridges by local interests shall apply only to that feature of the project covering the deepening of the tidal canal to 25 feet. The draw bridges across the tidal canal were required by the 1882 decree of the court in the condemnation proceedings whereby title was obtained to the right-of-way for the tidal canal. July 3, 1930 Entrance channel to the outer harbor, 800 feet to Rivers and Harbors Committee 600 feet wide. Doc. 43, 71st Cong., 2d sess.1 Mar. 2, 1945 Elimination of requirement that local interests con- H. Doec. 466, 77th Cong., 1st sess. tribute 10 cents per cubic yard toward deepening the tidal canal. Do----.... Deepening channel to outer harbor to 35 feet and Report on file in Office, Chief of maintenance of channel and turning basin in outer Engineers. harbor. 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation. The act of January 21, 1927, as modified by the act of March 2, 1945, requires that local interests contribute one-half the cost of the entrance channel (400 feet wide) to the outer harbor and that the future maintenance by the United States of the north channel in Brooklyn Basin be contingent upon the removal by local interests of all sewers emptying therein, or, in lieu of such removal, upon the contribution of one-half the cost of maintenance (H. Doc. 407, 69th Cong., 1st sess., and H. Doc. 466, 77th Cong., 1st sess.). The first of the above requirements has been fulfilled. The others have not been fulfilled. In compliance with a 1910 license issued by the Sec- retary of War pursuant to provisions of act of June 25, 1910, local interests have replaced the bridges at Park Street and High Street and are operating and maintaining them. They have been legally unable to continue to maintain, operate, or replace a combined rail- road and highway bridge at Fruitvale Avenue because of a decision rendered by the California Court of Appeals that it was illegal for them to use appropriated funds for the sole benefit of a private cor- poration. The Southern Pacific Railroad Co. operated trains over the combined bridge until June 1951 when a separate railroad bridge, constructed for its use by the Federal Government, was placed in oper- ation. (The railroad and highway bridges at Fruitvale Ave. are maintained and operated by the United States.) Terminal facilities. In the inner harbor there are 64 wharves of which 36 are owned by the Port of Oakland, 7 shipyards, 2 ferry ter- minals and numerous small.boat moorings. In the outer harbor there are 5 wharves, owned by the Port of Oakland, and 2 privately owned ferry terminals. These facilities are exclusive of those owned by the 1728 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 United States and are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results duringfiscal year. As maintenance, the fol- lowing work was performed at the indicated costs: The U. S. hopper dredges Hyde and Biddle removed 365,930 cubic yards of material from the inner and outer harbors------------$75, 754. 92 Condition surveys and inspections, by hired labor----------------- 8, 910. 50 Miscellaneous investigations and reports, by hired labor------____ 2, 589. 17 Operation and care of the highway and railroad bridges at Fruitvale Ave., by hired labor-----_-------------------------------- 55, 380. 63 Plans and specifications were initiated by hired labor for reconstruct- ing deck and repairing approaches to Fruitvale Ave. Highway Bridge ---------------------- --- ---------------------------- 717. 13 The total maintenance costs during the fiscal year were $143,352.35, and the expenditures were $209,196.37 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 82 percent complete. The work remaining to be done is the deepening to 25 feet of the tidal canal above the Park Street Bridge. The control- ling depths in the project channels on the dates indicated were as follows: May 1953, 31.5 feet in the entrance channel to the outer harbor, 30 feet in the outer harbor, and 28 feet in the entrance channel to the inner harbor; January 1953, 29 feet in the inner harbor to Fort- mann Basin, 28 feet to the easterly end of Government Island, and 24 feet to Park Street Bridge; June 1952, 16 feet in tidal canal to Fruitvale Avenue Bridges; August 1950, 17 feet in tidal canal to San Leandro Bay, and 18 feet in north channel of Brooklyn Basin. The costs and expenditures for the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Newwork Maintenance Total costs Expenditures Regular funds__.---------------- $1, 134, 462. 21 $4, 252, 229. 19 $5, 386, 691. 40 $5, 386, 630. 65 Contributed funds --------------------- 83, 547. 02 ---- _ _ 83, 547. 02 83, 547. 02 Total.....------....----------------- 1, 218, 009. 23 4, 252, 229. 19 5, 470, 238. 42 5, 470, 177. 67 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June . . 30, 1953. includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 2 New work: Appropriated.-------- ----------------------------------- .. . . .----------- ........ $5, 521, 263. 24 Cost---------- ------------------ ------------------------------------------------ 5, 521, 263. 24 Expenditures -------------- --------------------- ----------- ------------ 5, 521, 263. 24 Maintenance: Appropriated------- .......-- $293, 500. 00 $847, 450. 00 $82, 275. 00 $237, 000. 00 $168, 250. 00 3 4, 971, 470. 99 Cost -------------- 202, 091. 75 635, 359. 78 531, 354. 86 336, 206. 88 143, 352. 35 44, 936, 257. 37 Expenditures......... 192, 979. 98 552, 034. 44 544, 633. 43 351, 030. 43 209, 196. 37 5 4, 936, 196. 62 1 Includes $4,386,801.03 for new work and $684,028.18 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition, $83,547.02 for new work was expended from contributed funds for the existing project. 3'Including $383,750 applicable to operation and care. 4 Including $357,280.22 applicable to operation and care. 6 Including $357,219.47 applicable to operation and care. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project--_ -- - $455, 337. 79 RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1729 13. REDWOOD CITY HARBOR, CALIF. Location. Redwood City Harbor is on Redwood Creek, a tributary of San Francisco Bay about 20 miles south of the city of San Fran- cisco. The project works also include a channel in San Francisco Bay east of Point San Bruno. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5531.) Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 5, 1884, and modified by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902. For further details, see page 1979 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1672 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 500 feet wide and 30 feet deep across San Bruno Shoal in San Francisco Bay; a channel 300 feet wide and 30 feet deep to the vicinity of the confluence of West Point Slough and Redwood Creek, with a basin at that location 2,200 feet long and from 400 to 900 feet wide; thence a channel 400 feet wide, 30 feet deep, and approximately 1,300 feet long flaring to a second turning basin approximately 900 feet wide, 1,700 feet long, and 30 feet deep; thence a channel 150 feet wide and 5 feet deep extending to Steinberger Slough. All depths refer to mean lower low water. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 6.9 feet at Point San Bruno and 7.9 feet at Redwood City. The extreme ranges are estimated to be 12 feet and 13 feet at the respective localities. The authorized channel across San Bruno Shoal is about 41/3 miles long. In the creek, the authorized deep-water channel is 3.4 miles long in- cluding the basins, and the 5-foot channel extends to mile 4.3. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $1,593,800, exclusive of $119,572.23 contributed by local interests and of the amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $85,630. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 - A 5-foot channel to Steinberger Slough.-_ .---- H. Doc. 307, 61st Cong., 2d sess. July 3, 1930 -- A 20-foot channel to West Point Slough_----_- H. Doc. 142, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 A 27-foot channel to West Point Slough and a turn- Rivers and Harbors Committee ing basin 27 feet deep, 1,800 feet long, and 700 feet Doc. 10, 73d Cong., 1st sess. wide. Mar. 2, 1945 A 30-foot channel across San Bruno Shoal and en- H. Doc. 94, 79th Cong., 1st sess. larging and deepening the 27-foot channel and turning basin in Redwood Creek to 30 feet. May 17,1950 Extending the 30-foot channel 1,300 feet upstream H. Doc. 104, 81st Cong., 1st sess. and providing a second turning basin 30 feet deep, (Contains latest published map.) 900 feet wide and 1,700 feet long at junction of Red- wood Creek and Boundary Slough. Project name changed from Redwood Creek, Calif., to Redwood City Harbor, Calif. Local cooperation. The act of August 30, 1935, requires that local interests furnish areas for disposal of dredged material removed dur- ing maintenance; the requirements for new work have been fully com- plied with for work performed to date. No local cooperation is re- quired by the act of March 2, 1945. The act of May 17, 1950, requires 278038-53-voL. 2-- 47 1730 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 that the port of Redwood City give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that it will (a) provide, without cost to the United States, all necessary land, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil disposal areas with necessary impounding works, for the construc- tion 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 works; (c) arrange with responsible local interests to relocate, without cost to the United States, the municipal yacht harbor and provide new facilities at least equal to those now available; (d) maintain at its own expense the existing public terminal and construct and maintain, without cost to the United States, an additional public wharf, sufficient in size to accommodate a modern cargo vessel, located on the proposed extension of the project, with the understanding that all public terminals shall be open to all on equal terms. The board of port commissioners of the city of Redwood City has passed a resolution of intent to comply with these requirements. Terminal facilities. There are 3 municipally owned wharves, 3 privately owned wharves, a boat repair yard, a bulk salt loading facility, and a pleasure boat mooring in Redwood City Harbor. Local interests have definite plans for additional facilities to accommodate anticipated increases in commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, the U. S. hopper dredge Davison removed 384,321 cubic yards of material from the entrance channel and outer turning basin at a cost of $91,- 188.70; condition surveys and inspections were accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $6,396.75; and miscellaneous investigations and re- ports were made by hired labor at a cost of $787.38; a total maintenance cost of $98,372.83. The expenditures were $97,926.74 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 20 percent complete. The work remaining to be done is the widening and deepening of the channel across San Bruno Shoal, and of the channel and turning basin in Redwood Creek as authorized by the act of March 2, 1945, and the channel and turning basin in Redwood Creek as authorized by the act of May 17, 1950. The controlling depths in the various channels on the dates indicated were as follows: March 1952, 27 feet in San Bruno Shoal Channel; April 1953, 27 feet in San Francisco Bay to outer turning basin, 26 feet in turning basin, and 15 feet to the municipal yacht harbor; October 1950, 5 feet to Steinberger Slough. The costs and expenditures for the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: New work Maintenance Total costs Expenditures __ _ Regular funds ---------------------- $129, 893. 03 $566, 552. 55 $696, 445. 58 $696, 445. 58 Contributed funds.._------------------ 119, 572. 23 119, 572. 23 119, 572. 23 Total__.....------ _-------- ----- 249, 465. 26 566, 552. 55 816, 017. 81 816, 017. 81 RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1731 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated-- -_.--__ - ___--------- - -------------- ---------- $161,335. 69 Cost_----------------- --- - -------------------------------- ------------ 161, 335. 69 Expenditures .----------- -------- ---------------------------- ------------ 161,335. 69 Maintenance: Appropriated --- - $57, 000. 00 -$7, 000. 00 $49, 800. 00 $3, 000. 00 $100, 725. 00 569, 350. 81 Cost -- - 61, 763. 70 55, 147. 37 49, 589. 48 3, 176. 07 98, 372. 83 566, 552. 55 Expenditures ._- _- 62, 873. 69 54, 924. 71 49, 977. 96 3, 326. 50 97, 926. 74 566, 552. 55 1 Includes $31,442.66 for new work for previous projects. 2 In addition, $119,572.23 for new work was expended from contributed funds for existing project. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------ $1, 463, 906. 97 -- 14. MOSS LANDING HARBOR, CALIF. Location. This harbor is approximately 80 miles south of San Francisco Harbor on Monterey Bay about midway between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5403.) Existing project. This provides for an entrance channel 200 feet wide and 15 feet deep, protected by jetties, from Monterey Bay into the inner lagoon at Moss Landing, thence a channel in the lagoon, 100 feet wide, 15 feet deep, and approximately 3,200 feet long extending southerly from the entrance, with a flared widening to a width of 200 feet for a length of 400 feet at the southerly end. All depths refer to mean lower low water. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 5.3 feet with an estimated extreme range of 10.5 feet. The cost of new work under the project, completed in 1947, was $343,552.15. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $30,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. (Report on file in the Office of the Chief of Engineers.) No map has been published. Local cooperation. The act of March 2, 1945, requires that local interests furnish the necessary rights-of-way and suitably bulkheaded spoil disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance, when and as required, and hold the United States free from claims for damages resulting from construction work. The requirements for new work have been fulfilled. Terminal facilities. There are 5 piers, 1 of which has boat fueling facilities, 1 oil receiving terminal, several fish receiving hoppers, and a number of mooring facilities within the protected harbor. Outside the harbor in Monterey Bay there is 1 privately owned submerged petroleum pipeline and 1 pier which is used for receipts of petroleum products. These facilities are not adequate, but plans have been made for improvements to accommodate prospective commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, plans and specifications were prepared by hired labor and 67,200 cubic yards of material were removed from the project by contract at a cost of 1732 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 $77,836.64; condition surveys and inspections were accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $1,027.59; and miscellaneous investigations and reports were made by hired labor at a cost of $281.13; a total mainte- nance cost of $79,145.36. The expenditures were $8,931.74 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1947. The controlling depths in May 1953 were 5.5 feet in the en- trance channel and 13 feet in the inner channel and turning basin. The cost of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year was $338,215.50 for new work and $830,231.74 for maintenance, a total of $1,168,447.24. The expenditures were $1,098,447.24 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated .........---------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ $338, 215. 50 Cost .......------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- 1 338, 215. 50 Expenditures ..--.......--- --.....................---- ----------.......... ......----------.......-------------........----------- 338, 215. 50 Maintenance: Appropriated .......------- $38, 500. 00 $33, 000. 00 -$36, 800. 00 $3, 500. 00 $134, 200. 00 885, 900. 00 Cost......----...-----------...... 278, 924. 95 1, 163. 36 1, 911. 33 2, 886. 38 79, 145. 36 2 830, 231. 74 Expenditures........ ----- 259, 972. 68 19, 922. 84 1, 946. 56 3, 100. 00 8, 931. 74 760, 231. 74 1 Exclusive of $5,336.65 surplus material from Corps of Engineers' military activities. 2 Exclusive of $8,538.60 surplus material from Corps of Engineers' military activities. 15. MONTEREY HARBOR, CALIF. Location. This harbor is about 90 miles south of San Francisco Bay, at the south end of Monterey Bay, an indentation in the coast of California. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5403.) Pr vious projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912. No work was done. No expenditures were made. Existing project. This provides for a breakwater 1,700 feet long, with the shore connection extending about 750 feet due east from a point about half-way between Reeside Avenue and the Presidio bound- ary, and the outer section bearing about S. 700 E.; a harbor depth of 8 feet adjacent to municipal wharf No. 1; and a sand trap, 500 feet long, to prevent further encroachment of sand into the protected portion of the harbor. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 5.5 feet. The extreme range is about 10 feet. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $901,000. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $22,500. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Breakwater, 1,300 feet long ..................---------------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 12, 71st Cong., 1st sess. Aug.30,19351 Extension of breakwater to length of 1,700 feet-..... Rivers and Harbors Committee Doec. 45, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2,1945 Harbor depth of 8 feet and sand trap_ -------------- H. Doc. 266, 76th Cong., 1st sess.2 1 Previously authorized Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6, 1933. 2 Contains latest published map. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1733 Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, required that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary easements for the construction and maintenance of the sand trap, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvements; and provided further that local interests bear the excess cost of placing dredged materials in disposal areas of their selection. These requirements have been complied with for the work performed to date. All prior requirements have been fulfilled. Terminal facilities. Within the protected harbor the existing com- mercial facilities consist of 2 publicly owned wharves with a total of about 2,600 feet of berthing space, 3 boat fueling stations, 2 net tan- ning plants, 2 machine shops and other facilities for servicing fishing boats, exclusive of facilities owned by the United States. Outside the protected harbor there are 1 boatbuilding and repair plant, 35 an- chored floating fish-receiving hoppers connected by pipelines to the sardine plants ashore, 2 submarine pipelines between tanker moorings and shore plants for handling petroleum products, and other facilities for servicing fishing boats. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce, although a state of congestion generally exists within the protected harbor due to a lack of sufficient protected anchor mooring space. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, plans and specifications were prepared and 5,980 cubic yards of material were removed from the area adjacent to municipal wharf No. 1 by con- tract at a cost of $13,176.39; condition surveys and inspections were accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $169.99; and miscellaneous investigations and reports were made by hired labor at a cost of $227.88; a total maintenance cost of $13,574.26. The expenditures were $1,509.03 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 78 percent complete. The breakwater was completed in 1934. The har- bor was partially dredged in 1947. The work remaining to be done is the completion of the dredging to project limits of the authorized harbor depths adjacent to municipal wharf No. 1 and the construction of the sand trap. In the completed portion of the harbor the con- trolling depth in May 1953 was 7 feet except in the areas westerly of municipal wharf No. 1, which was 0.0 feet, and immediately adjacent to the easterly side of municipal wharf No. 1, which was 1 foot. The costs and expenditures for the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: New work Maintenance Total costs Expenditures costs costs Regular funds___...__.---------- _ $490, 671.00 $37, 434. 03 $528, 105. 03 $516, 105. 03 Public works funds____------------__ _ 207, 800. 00 ......----- .. . 207, 800. 00 207, 800. 00 Total......------------------------ 698, 471. 00 37, 434. 03 735, 905. 03 723, 905. 03 1734 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June S_30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated__----------------- $45, 520.00 ...------------------------------------ $698, 471.00 Cost------.......--------------------....------- ------------ ..----------....---------- .. 698, 471.00 Expenditures__---- -------------- 45, 520. 00 ......-----------...----------- ..-----------. 698, 471. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated ....- - - _ -$8, 000. 00 14, 700.00 -$1,175. 00 $2, 500. 00 $30, 925. 00 55, 200. 00 Cost---------------- 2, 279. 32 15, 939. 51 .47 2, 084. 77 13, 574. 26 37, 434. 03 Expenditures.........----- 1, 363. 08 17, 956. 22 -999. 53 2, 150. 00 1, 509. 03 25, 434. 03 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project____________-------- $202, 529 16. NAWILIWILI HARBOR, T. H. Location. This harbor is on the southeast coast of the island of Kauai, about 100 nautical miles northwest of Honolulu. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 4111.) Existing project. This provides for a rubble-mound breakwater about 2,150 feet in length along the reef which separates this bay into an inner and an outer harbor; for an entrance channel 35 feet deep with a minimum width of 600 feet and a length of about 2,400 feet; for a harbor basin 35 feet deep, 1,100 feet wide, and with an average length of about 2.000 feet protected by a filled area in addi- tion to the protection afforded by the breakwater. The plane of reference is mean lower low water. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is about 1.8 feet, the extreme tidal range being about 4 feet. The cost of new work under the project, completed in 1930, was $1,197,178.23, exclusive of $200,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $20,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919 (H. Doc. 609, 62d Cong., 2d sess., as modified by the Chief of Engineers). The latest published map is found in the project document. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. The Territory of Hawaii owns a reinforced concrete wharf with two sheds thereon. Pipelines for kerosene, gaso- line, molasses, and water are available. There is also a plant for stor- ing, handling, and loading bulk sugar. The plant consists of a rein- forced concrete and steel storage building with a storage capacity of 28,000 tons, and conveying belts of various widths. The facilities of the harbor are open to all on equal terms and are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, a con- dition survey was performed by hired labor at a cost of $2,612.86, and miscellaneous inspections and reports were accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $397.62, a total maintenance cost of $3,010.48. The expenditures were $2,693.77 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1735 pleted in July 1930. The controlling depths in May 1953 were 32.6 feet in the entrance channel and 34.5 feet in the harbor basin. The costs and expenditures for the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: New work Maintenance Total costs Expenditures costs costs Regular funds --------------------- $1, 197, 178. 23 $327, 989. 27 $1, 525, 167. 50 $1, 529, 365. 55 Contributed funds ---- 00 200, 000----------------. 200, 000. 00 200, 000. 00 Total .----------- 1, 397, 178. 23 327, 989. 27 1, 725, 167. 50 1, 729, 365. 55 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 New work: Appropriated . .------ ----------------- ------------ $1, 197, 178. 23 .----------------------- - - - - - - -... . . . . . ------------ Cost- Cost---------------------- . . . . . . . . . . ------------ . .------------ . . --- . . . . . . --------- 7.2 23 1,197,178. 1,17 Expenditures ----------.------------ - . ------------ ------------ ------------ 1, 197, 178. 23 Maintenance: Appropriated -.. - .- -$7, 550. 00 $3, 500. 00 $24, 956. 29 $4, 006. 08 $3, 450. 00 333, 850. 84 Cost__ ... _ -_ 3, 062. 84 1, 741. 87 2, 930. 37 31, 214. 82 3, 010. 48 327, 989. 27 Expenditures ...... _ 3, 119. 31 1, 052. 22 3, 837. 55 27, 138. 20 2, 693. 77 2 332, 187. 32 1 In addition, $200,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. s Includes $4,186.92 expended for rock stockpile. 17. PORT ALLEN HARBOR, T. H. Location. This harbor is located in Hanapepe Bay on the southern coast of the island of Kauai, about 110 nautical miles northwest of Honolulu. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 4108.) Existing project. This provides for a rubble-mound breakwater about 1,200 feet long on the east side of the bay; for the dredging of a harbor basin about 1,200 feet wide, 1,500 feet long, and 35 feet deep; and an entrance channel 500 feet wide and 35 feet deep. The plane of reference is mean lower low water. The range of tide between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 1.7 feet, and the extreme tidal range under ordinary conditions is 2.7 feet. The cost of new work under the project, completed in 1948, was $752,645.10 exclusive of $200,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $18,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 30, 19351 Construction of a breakwater 1,200 feet long; dredging H. Doc. 30, 73d Cong., 1st sess. of a harbor basin about 1,000 feet wide, 1,500 feet long, and 35 feet deep; and an entrance channel 500 feet wide and 35 feet deep. Mar. 2,1945 Additional dredging of an area at the northerly side H. Doec. 180, 77th Cong., 1st sess. of the existing project, 200 feet wide, 1,200 feet long, (Contains latest published map.) and 35 feet deep. 1Included in the Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6, 1933. 1736 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Local cooperation. Fully complied with. .Terminal facilities. The Territory of Hawaii owns a concrete wharf with a concrete-steel transit shed. The wharf is operated by the Territorial Board of Harbor Commissioners, and is open to ship- ping on equal terms. Pipelines for oil and molasses and a sugar conveyor are available. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year. As maintenance, a con- dition survey was accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $2,470.49, and miscellaneous inspections and reports were made by hired labor at a cost of $289.60, a total maintenance cost of $2,760.09. The ex- penditures were $3,011.35 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in May 1948. The portion of the existing project authorized prior to the modification adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, was completed in September 1935. The controlling depth in June 1953 was 32.9 feet in the harbor basin. The costs and expenditures for the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: New work Maintenance Total costs Expenditures costs costs Regular funds---......................-------------------- $72, 645. 10 $78, 344. 69 $150, 989. 79 $150, 998. 29 Public works funds--------------- ................----- 680, 000. 00 ---------------- 680, 000. 00 680, 000. 00 Contributed funds..................-------------------- 200, 000. 00 - 200, 000. 00 200, 000. 00 952, 645.10 Total--..................---------------....----..... 78, 344. 69 1, 030, 989. 79 1, 030, 998. 29 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated- ......-- $2, 354. 90 -----------------------------............ $752, 645.10 Cost.------------------------------------ 752, 645.10 Expenditures------- ........-- 26. 29 ..----------------------- --------------------- 752, 645. 10 Maintenance: Appropriated ....--------... 2, 000. 00 $2, 019. 66 $484. 93 $4, 000. 00 $3, 100. 00 79, 948. 12 Cost ..---- ---------- 2, 377. 35 266. 77 3, 718. 16 2, 736. 48 2, 760. 09 78, 344. 69 Expenditures --------... 2, 382. 21 144. 12 3, 840. 81 2, 493. 72 3, 011. 35 78, 353. 19 1In addition, $200,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 18. KEEHI LAGOON, T. H. Location. Keehi Lagoon is on the south coast of the island of Oahu, approximately midway between the entrance to Honolulu Har- bor and the entrance to Pearl Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 4132 and 4110.) Existing project. This provides for construction of a seaplane har- bor as follows: a. Three intersecting runways (designated A, B, and D on project map), each 10 feet deep and 1,000 feet wide, of lengths 2.9 miles, 3 miles, and 2.25 miles, respectively. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1737 b. Two rock breakwaters of lengths 2,500 lineal feet and 2,000 lineal feet at the seaward ends of the runways. c. A mooring basin 800 feet long by 400 feet wide by 10 feet deep at the northwesterly side and midway of runway A. (Note. As a wartime measure, the basin was enlarged to 3,000 feet long by 500 feet wide.) d. Installation of a standard seaplane lighting system. The plane of reference is mean lower low water. The range of tide between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 1.9 feet, and the extreme tidal range under ordinary conditions is 2.3 feet. The cost of new work under the project, completed in 1944, was $3,348,000. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $34,000 for the first 3 years after completion and $18,000 thereafter. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Oct. 17,1940 Construction of a seaplane harbor of 3 intersecting H. Doe. 329, 76th Cong., 1st sess. runways (A, B, and C) each 10 feet deep and 1,000 feet wide, of lengths 2.9 miles, 3 miles, and 1.4 miles, respectively, with 2 protecting breakwaters at the seaward ends thereof; a mooring basin, and stand- ard seaplane lighting system. Mar. 2,1945 Elimination of runway C and protective breakwater H. Doc. 379, 77th Cong., 1st sess. and construction of runway D, about 2.25 miles (Contains latest published map.) long, 1,000 feet wide, and 10 feet deep, with pro- tective breakwater at the seaward end. Local cooperation. Fully complied with for new work. The Act of October 17, 1940, requires that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way and spoil disposal areas as and when required for maintenance. Terminal facilities. Shore facilities are available for servicing of seaplanes and are considered adequate. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, a con- dition survey was completed by hired labor at a cost of $5,490.79, and miscellaneous inspections and reports were accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $211.29, a total maintenance cost of $5,702.08. The expenditures were $5,702.08 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in September 1944, except that no work was done on the rock break- waters at the seaward ends of the runways. The controlling depths in January 1953 were 9.2 feet in runway A, 9.7 feet in runway B, and 9.4 feet in runway D. The cost of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year was $3,348,000 for new work and $36,915.77 for maintenance, a total of $3,384,915.77. The expenditures were $3,384,915.77. In addition, $276,673.74 was paid from funds of the following agencies for new work: $92,526.24, Navy funds; $177,618.33, Civil Aeronautics Author- ity funds; and $6,529.17, military funds. 1738 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated ......--------- .. . ------------------------------------ ------------ $3, 348, 000. 00 Cost ---- ------------ -------------------------------------------- 3, 348,000.00 Expenditures ---------------------------------------------------------- 3, 348,000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated ....--------. $5, 000 $6, 500. 00 $4, 613. 69 ......------------ $5, 725. 00 36, 938. 69 Cost 6, 500 6, 336. 02 4, 801. 15 ------------ 5, 702. 08 36, 915. 77 Expenditures-------- 6, 500 6, 336. 02 4, 801. 15 ........------------ 5, 702. 08 36, 915. 77 1 Exclusive of the respective funds provided by the following agencies: Navy $92, 526. 24 ..-------------------------------------------- CAA ---------------------------------------------------------------- 177, 618. 33 Military ...--------------------------------------------------------------------- - 6, 529. 17 276. 673. 74 19. HONOLULU HARBOR, T. H. Location. This harbor is on the south coast of the island of Oahu, about 2,100 nautical miles from San Francisco. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 4109.) Existing project. This provides for an entrance channel 40 feet deep and 500 feet wide; easing the curve where the entrance channel joins the inner harbor; deepening the harbor basin to 35 feet for a general width of 1,520 feet; a depth of 35 feet in the channel connect- ing Honolulu Harbor with Kapalama Basin, 1,000 feet wide through the first 1,000 feet, thence 600 feet wide for the remaining distance of 2,400 feet; a turning basin in Kapalama Basin 35 feet deep by 1,000 feet wide and 3,000 feet long; and a slip of like depth, 1,000 feet long on the easterly side of pier 39. The plane of reference is mean lower low water. The range of tide between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 1.9 feet, and the extreme tidal range under ordinary conditions is 2.3 feet. The cost of new work under the project, completed in 1945, was $3,952,363.43. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost of annual maintenance is $35,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1905 Deepening to 35 feet the inner harbor with a general Annual Report 1905, p. 2565. width of 1,200 feet and easing the curve between the entrance channel and the inner harbor. Aug. 8, 1917 For the channel 1,000 feet long__ ----- --- H. Doc. 392, 64th Cong., 1st sess. July 3, 1930 Channel connecting Honolulu Harbor and Kapa- H. Doc. 753, 69th Cong., 2d sess. lama Basin. Aug. 30, 19351 Enlarging entrance channel to present project dimen- H. Doc. 54, 73d Cong., 1st sess. sions, widening of the harbor basin by 320 feet and the maintenance of the improved 400-foot wide por- tion of the reserved channel. July 24,1946 A depth of 35 feet over the full width of 600 feet H. Doc. 705, 79th Cong., 2d sess.2 throughout the reserved channel: a turning basin in Kapalama Basin 35 feet deep by 1,000 feet wide and 3,000 feet long; and a slip of like depth 1,000 feet long on the easterly side of pier 39. 1 Included in the Public Works Administration program Sept. 6, 1933. 2 Contains latest published map. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1739 Recommended modification of project. Modifications to the exist- ing project are recommended in House Document 717, 81st Congress, 2d session, to provide for a second entrance channel 35 feet deep below mean lower low water extending seaward from the west end of Kapa- lama Basin, having a width of 400 feet for 5,850 feet, thence increas- ing to a width of 1,000 feet in a distance of 4,150 feet; and installation of a pontoon drawbridge or other suitable movable-type bridge across the channel having a minimum clear horizontal draw opening of 200 feet, all generally in accordance with the plan of the district engineer and the comments of the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, and 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 $2,380,000 for construction and $5,000 annually for main- tenance of the navigable channel in addition to that now required; provided that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secre- tary 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 damage due to the construction works; and (c) relinquish to the United States, without royalty charge, all salvageable material removed from the channel; and provided further that the Territory of Hawaii take title to the proposed drawbridge after construction and maintain and operate it in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Local cooperation. Fully complied with on existing project. Terminal facilities. There are 37 piers and 2 marginal wharves (a 470-foot concrete wharf and a 2,600-foot timber wharf). The Federal Government owns 4 of the piers and the 2 marginal wharves. Of the remaining piers, 15 are owned by the Territory of Hawaii, adminis- tered by the Territorial Board of Harbor Commissioners, and 18 are privately owned. Construction of a new freight terminal at pier 2 by the Teritory of Hawaii is in progress to accommodate two C-3-type general cargo vessles and one lumber cargo vessel. All piers owned by the Territory and private concerns are open to all on equal terms. However, certain piers are reserved for certain commodities such as oil, pineapples, and bulk cement. Pipelines for diesel oil, fuel oil, kero- sene, gasoline, distillate, molasses, and water are available. In addition to these facilities, the United States Army started con- struction of a slip in the northerly side of Kapalama Basin adjacent to the storage and terminal facilities in the vicinity of the United States owned piers 39 and 40. The slip is 151 feet wide by 544 feet long on the westerly side, 468 feet long on the easterly side, and 30 feet deep, and is intended for mooring of barges and small vessels only. Work was suspended on August 22, 1945. At that time, dredging was completed, piling was driven, and 450 lineal feet of concrete curtain wall and shelf were in place. There is a definite need for a powder and explosive terminal since existing facilities do not permit the proper handling of this type of cargo. Establishment of an anchorage area in or near by Honolulu Harbor is desired for the mooring of idle craft. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, a con- 1740 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 dition survey was completed by hired labor at a cost of $6,774.13, and miscellaneous inspections and reports were accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $6,741.52, a total maintenance cost of $13,515.65. The expenditures were $13,325.31 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in August 1945. The controlling depths in March 1953 were 40.1 feet in the entrance channel, 33.5 feet in the harbor basin, 34 feet in the connecting channel, and 34 feet in Kapalama Basin. The costs and expenditures for the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were as follows: New work Maintenance Total costs Expenditures costs costs costs Expenditures .........-----------------. $3, 167, 563. 43 Regular funds---- $582, 354. 90 $3, 749, 918. 33 $3, 749, 918. 33 Public works funds....------------------- 784, 800. 00 ---------------- 784, 800. 00 784, 800. 00 Total ------------------------ 3, 952, 363. 43 582, 354. 90 4, 534, 718. 33 4, 534, 718. 33 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ......---------...... ------------..... ...------------..... ......-----------...------------ $3, 952, 363. 43 Cost.......... ..----------------... ----------------------------------------------.. 3, 952, 363. 43 ......... Expenditures------- ..................-------.... ------------ ------------ 3, 952, 363. 43 _--------------------- Maintenance: Appropriated- ....... -$9, 850. 00 $1, 000. 00 -$3, 201. 26 $8, 000. 00 $12, 660. 00 583, 189. 59 Cost ............----------------. 4, 415. 09 5, 738. 81 3, 865. 34 6, 309. 66 13, 515. 65 582, 354. 90 Expenditures--------...... 4, 730. 93 5, 923. 93 3, 865. 34 6, 500. 00 13, 325. 31 582, 354. 90 20. KAUNAKAKAI HARBOR, T. H. Location. This harbor is located centrally on the southern coast of the island of Molokai, about 52 nautical miles southeast of Hono- lulu. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 4121.) Existing project. This provides for dredging a harbor basin about 1,500 feet long, 600 feet wide, and 23 feet deep at mean lower low water. The range of tide between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 2 feet and the extreme tidal range for normal conditions is about 2.5 feet. The cost of new work under the project, completed in 1934, was $103,200. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,000. The existing project was authorized by the Public Works Ad- ministration, September 6, 1933, and adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (H. Doc. 35, 73d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation. Fully complied with for new work. The River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, provides that no expense shall be incurred by the United States in acquiring any lands or easements required for maintenance of the project. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1741 Terminal facilities. There is one concrete wharf owned by the Territory of Hawaii, operated by the Territorial Board of Harbor Commissioners, and open to shipping on equal terms. The facilities are considered adequate. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, a con- dition survey was completed by hired labor at a cost of $2,131.44, and miscellaneous inspections and reports were accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $210.72, a total maintenance cost of $2,342.16. The expenditures were $2,342.16 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in January 1934. The controlling depth in September 1952 was 22.3 feet in the harbor basin. The costs and expenditures of the existing project to the end of the. fiscal year were as follows: New work Maintenance Total costs Expenditures Regular funds _---_ --------------------------- _.__ _ $53, 022. 09 $53, 022. 09 $53, 022. 09 Public works funds------------ -------- $103, 200 ----------- 103, 200. 00 103, 200. 00 Total---------------------------- 103, 200 53, 022.09 156, 222. 09 156, 222. 09 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated--.----------.------------------------------------------------ $103, 200.00 Cost- --.------- ----------------------------------- ------------------------ 103,200. 00 Expenditures ----------------------------------------------------------- 103, 200. 00 Maintenance: Appropriated- .......-- $13, 450. 00 $2, 188. 43 -$356. 30 ........-----------.... $2, 500. 00 53, 179. 93 Cost ..-------------....---....... 2, 192. 52 2,143. 70 ............-............ 2, 342. 16 53, 022. 09 Expenditures-------.......- 2, 011. 80 2,324. 42 ........................ 2, 342. 16 53, 022. 09 21. KAHULUI HARBOR, T. H. Location. This harbor is on the north coast of the island of Maui, about 90 nautical miles southeast of Honolulu. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 4105.) Existing project. This provides for the extension of a total length of 2,850 feet of the privately constructed rubble-mound breakwater on the east side of the harbor, for a rubble-mound breakwater on the west side with an approximate length of 2,396 feet and for the dredg- ing of a basin in the lee of the east breakwater to a depth of 35 feet, mean lower low water, and a maximum width of 1,450 feet. The range of tide between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 2.4 feet and the extreme tidal range under normal conditions is 3.4 feet. The cost of new work under the project, completed in 1931, was $1,778,560.46. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost. of maintenance is $30,000. 1742 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 Extending the east breakwater and dredging the basin_ H. Doc. 593, 61st Cong., 2d sess. July 27,1916 For the west breakwater-------------------------- H. Doc. 1330, 62d Cong., 3d sess. 1 Jan. 21, 1927 Extension of both breakwaters and enlargement of H. Doc. 235, 69th Cong., 1st sess. the dredged basin. 2Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are two wharves at the end of the harbor, both owned by the Territory of Hawaii. They are operated by the Territorial Board of Harbor Commissioners, and are open to shipping on equal terms. Pipelines for fuel oil, distillate, kerosene, gasoline, molasses, and water are available. Facilities available for storing and conveying sugar in bulk consist of a 30,000-ton wooden storage building and conveying belts of various widths. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, a con- dition survey was performed by hired labor at a cost of $1,607.41, miscellaneous inspections and reports were made by hired labor at a cost of $541.48, plans and specifications for the repair of the break- water were completed by hired labor at a cost of $23.19, and repairs to the breakwater were completed by contract at a cost of $79,189.10, a total maintenance cost of $81,361.18. The expenditures were $74,559.95 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project was completed in December 1931. The controlling depth in May 1953 was 30.6 feet in the harbor basin. The costs of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $1,778,560.46 for new work and $1,016,732.69 for maintenance, a total of $2,795,293.15. The expenditures were $2,795,293.15 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated Cost_. . ------------------------ .......---------.........------------.......------------. _ 1, 778, 560. 46 $1, Cost---------------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ 1,778,560.46 Expenditures ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ 1, 778, 560. 46 Maintenance: Appropriated- ....... -$209,850.00 -$5, 359. 54 -$37. 67 $105, 400. 00 -$22, 854.00 1, 019, 461. 01 Cost----------------2, 951. 08 3, 462. 33------------5, 032. 74 81, 361. 18 1, 016, 732. 69 Expenditures- ....... -146, 411. 28 3, 462. 33 ----------- 5, 257. 73 74, 559. 95 1, 016, 732. 69 22. KAWAIHAE HARBOR, T. H. Location. This harbor is in Kawaihae Bay, adjacent to the town of Kawaihae, and is on the northwest coast of the island of Hawaii, approximately 45 miles northwesterly from Hilo, island of Hawaii. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 4166.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1743 Existing project. This provides for an entrance channel 400 feet wide and approximately 2,900 feet long to a depth of 40 feet; a harbor basin 1,250 feet square to a depth of 35 feet; and a pro- tective breakwater with maximum crest elevation 13 feet above mean lower low water and approximately 4,400 feet long, of which 3,200 feet would be protected with heavy stone revetment. The plane of reference is mean lower low water. The range of tides between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 2.1 feet, and the extreme range under ordinary conditions is 4.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $6,679,100. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 311, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, requires that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Sec- retary of the Army that they will (a) furnish 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, to include specifically properties landward of the harbor basin and breakwater from the shoreline to the paved public highway; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction and subsequent maintenance of the project; (c) provide and maintain at their own expense ade- quate public terminal and transfer facilities open to all on equal terms; and (d) accomplish without cost to the United States all neces- sary alterations in water supply, sewerage, drainage, and other utilities. Responsible local interests have expressed their willingness and ability to cooperate in any harbor development project that may be recommended by the Federal Government at this location. The Territory of Hawaii, by authority of its legislature, would assume through the Territorial Board of Harbor Commissioners full sponsorship of the project. The Territory has offered (1) to provide all lands and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the project; (2) to construct all shore structures relative and germane to the improvement of the harbor; and (3) to maintain such structures at Territorial and local expense. The legislature of the Territory, by Act 95 session laws 1947, authorized the Territorial Board of Harbor Commissioners to expend $1,000,000 for harbor facilities at Kawaihae, upon approval and development of the proj- ect by the Federal Government. The Kohala Sugar Co. would aban- don its wholly owned subsidiary, the Mahukona Terminals, Ltd., which represents a substantial investment, and is prepared to partic- ipate jointly with other sugar companies to finance the installation of bulk sugar handling facilities at Kawaihae. By Act No. 136 of the 1953 session of the Territorial legislature, the Board of Harbor Commissioners was authorized to provide har- bor improvements at Kawaihae at a cost of $500,000. The plan contemplates a channel 200 feet wide and 17 feet deep and a turning basin 400 feet square to the same depth. These facilities would be 1744 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 built so that they could be incorporated in the Federal harbor and would reduce the cost of the Federal project. Act No. 136 was signed by the Governor of Hawaii on May 28, 1953. Terminal facilities. There is one pier approximately 2,200 feet northwesterly from the location of the proposed project. It is 60 feet wide and 104 feet long, and provides 60 feet of wharf frontage and about 1,800 square feet of storage area. An approach to the pier extends 323 feet offshore and consists of a reinforced concrete substructure, 130 feet of timber decking, and 193 feet of reinforced concrete slab. There is a light hoist available for handling freight, and a cattle chute for handling livestock. The pier is owned and administered by the Territorial Board of Harbor Commissioners and is open to all on equal terms. The existing facilities are considered inadequate to permit year- round trans-Pacific and interisland shipping, and to meet the increas- ing shipping needs of the communities of the western half of the island of Hawaii. Operationsand results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. No work has been done under the existing project. Cost and financial summary Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be -- appropriated for completion of existing project--___ ____-_ $6, 679, 100 23. HILO HARBOR, T. H. Location. This harbor is on the northeast coast of the island of Hawaii, about 195 nautical miles southeast of Honolulu. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 4103.) Existing project. This provides for a rubble-mound breakwater 10,170 feet long, for the removal of shoals at the entrance to Kuhis Bay to a depth of 35 feet, and for dredging an area in Kuhio Bay 1,400 feet wide, about 2,300 feet long, and 35 feet deep. The plane of reference is mean lower low water. The range of tides between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 2.3 feet, and the extreme range under ordinary conditions is 3.2 feet. The cost of new work under the project, completed in 1930, was $3,408,825.58. The latest (1953) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $11,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2, 1907 For a rubble mound breakwater--- .....................------------- H. Doec. 407, 59th Cong., 2d sess. July 25,1912 Dredging the entrance to Kuhio Bay without in- H. Doc. 417, 62d Cong., 2d sess. creasing the original limit of cost. 1 Mar. 3, 1925 Extension of the breakwater and dredging in the bay__ H. Doc. 235, 68th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Contains latest published map. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1745 Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are three wharves at the head of Kuhio Bay, owned by the Territory of Hawaii. They are operated by the Territorial Board of Harbor Commissioners, and are open to shipping on equal terms. Pipelines for fuel oil, Diesel oil, distillate, kerosene, gasoline, molasses, and water are available. Facilities available for storing and conveying sugar in bulk consist of four 10,000-barrel steel storage tanks and 42-inch conveying belts. The facilities are consid- ered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. As maintenance, a con- dition survey was completed by hired labor at a cost of $3,832.93, mis- cellaneous inspections and reports were accomplished by hired labor at a cost of $715.97, plans and specifications for repair of the break- water were completed by hired labor at a cost of $136.68, and break- water repairs were completed by contract at a cost of $75,430.45, a total maintenance cost of $80,116.03. The expenditures were $80,144.83 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project was completed in July 1930. The controlling depth in May 1953 was 34.4 feet in the harbor basin. The costs of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $3,408,825.58 for new work and $1,633,686.56 for maintenance, a total of $5,042,512.14. The expenditures were $5,042,460.76 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: .....-------------.----- Appropriated----- I ................. -......-- ------- $3, 408, 825. 58 Cost -_....... _...-.. --..... ....- .. . 3, 408, 825. 58 Expenditures ..... . ----- ___----- ---------.. ________ _. . _ --- -- 3, 408, 825. 58 Maintenance: Appropriated-- ..-- $59, 500. 00 $31, 585. 70 -$8, 445. 68 $82, 993. 92 -$5, 240. 00 1, 634, 238.97 Cost 11, 300.85 20, 305.19 -1.00 617.46 80,116.03 1, 633, 686. 56 _ Expenditures .-------- 9, 415. 64 19, 750. 45 -1. 00 1, 011. 38 80, 144. 83 1, 633, 635. 18 24. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) During the fiscal year, preliminary examinations, surveys, and re- views authorized by Congress and cooperative beach erosion studies were made at a cost of $54,183.83; and miscellaneous investigations and reports not chargeable to authorized projects were accomplished. st a cost of $27,982.68; all by hired labor. Under the supervision of the South Pacific Division, commercial statistics were compiled by the regional office at a cost of $83,091.62. The total cost was $165,258.13, and the expenditures were $164,487.20 from regular funds and $1,576.33 from contributed funds, a total of $166,064.53. 278038-53-voL. 2- -48 1746 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated ..... __$231, 500.00 $291, 855. 00 $208, 440. 00 $84, 000. 00 $174, 800. 00 $2, 029, 963. 55 Cost_ 202, 196. 21 247, 099. 54 223, 183. 34 ..---------------. 142, 351. 76 163, 484. 38 2, 004, 412. 77 ..... Expenditures----- 200, 085. 09 248, 634. 17 220, 763. 47 144, 316. 08 164, 487. 20 2, 004, 167. 51 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-___ $21, 120. 29 -....... $7, 895.00 __ ______ $17,000. 00 $46, 015. 29 Cost - 21, 120. 29 -- $4,949. 74 1, 773. 75 27, 843. 78 Expenditures -------- 19, 180. 24 $1, 940. 05 5, 147. 16 1, 576. 33 27, 843. 78 25. PLANT ALLOTMENT, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated- ..... $840, 000. 00 -$260,372.09 -$1,257,372.29-------- -- ....------------ -$264, 310. 23 Cost Expenditures __ ___ 1, 438, 127. 69 -98,953.58 -1,159,125.78 -$37, 360. 65 -$217,578.58 -673, 737. 57 26. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see Annual required to Report for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Lower San Francisco Bay, Calif_ ___________ 1935 _---- - --- _-___. - - I $403, 500 2. Halfmoon Bay, Calif _______________ ______ 1952 2 $36, 875. 00 --- ____------ 6, 016, 125 3. W elles H arbor, M idway Island 3 ..-... ..... 1950 2, 488, 056. 39 $2, 111. 16 4. Wake Island Harbor _-____---- _____-1950---- --- - - - 4 14, 493. 46 3, 217, 700 Not including $260,000 to be contributed by local interests. 1 2 Engineering and design was approximately 41 percent complete on June 30, 1952. 8Project was 99 percent complete on June 30, 1941. Remaining new work will be accomplished by the Department of the Navy. 4 For hydrographic survey completed in August 1948. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1747 27. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Congress No. mendation Ala Wai Yacht Basin (Kewalo River and Harbor Act, - -- - - - - - - -- -- -- - Basin, Honolulu, T. H., includ- May 17, 1950. ing Ala Wai Yacht Basin). Albany, Berkeley, and Emery- Commerce Committee ville Harbors, Calif., in interest resolution, Jan. 12, 1945. of air commerce and national defense. Alhambra Creek (Carquinez River and Harbor Act, Strait, and Alhambra Creek Mar. 2, 1945. Calif.), with a view to providing harbor improvements at, and in the vicinity of, Martinez. Berkeley (Albany, Berkeley and Commerce Committee Emeryville Harbors, Calif.), in resolution, Jan. 12, 1945. interest of air commerce and na- tional defense. Bodega Bay (Coast of California Rivers an Harbors Com- to establish harbors for light- mittee resolution Mar. draft vessels, between Bodega 5, 1946. Bay and Fort Bragg and Fort Bragg and Humboldt Bay). California, northern coast of, from River and Harbor Act, Point Pinos to northern bound- July 24, 1946. ary of State, including the San Francisco Bay area, with a view to the establishment of harbors for light-draft vessels. California, southern coast of, with River and Harbor Act, a view to the establishment of Mar. 2, 1945. harbors for light-draft vessels (portion north of Cape San Mar- tin combined with report of northern California). California, coast of, to establish Rivers and Harbors Com- harbors for light-draft vessels, mittee resolution, Mar. between Bodega Bay and Fort 5, 1946. Bragg, and Fort Bragg and Humboldt Bay. Carquinez Strait and Alhambra River and Harbor Act, Creek, Calif., with a view to pro- Mar. 2, 1945. viding harbor improvements at, and in the vicinity of, Martinez. Emeryville (Albany, Berkeley Commerce Committee res- and Emeryville Harbors, Calif.), olution, Jan. 12, 1945. in interest of air commerce and national defense. Fort Bragg (Coast of California, to River and Harbor Com- establish harbors for light-draft mittee resolution, Mar. vessels, between Bodega Bay 5, 1946. and Fort Bragg and Fort Bragg and Humboldt Bay). Fruitvale Ave. Bridge (Oakland Senate Public Works Com- Harbor, Calif., with particular mittee resolution, May reference to Fruitvale Ave. 12, 1950. Bridge). Hawaiian Islands, T. H., Coasts River and Harbor Act, of, with a view to the establish- May 17, 1950. ment of harbors for light-draft vessels for refuge and other pur- poses. Hanapepe (Waimea and Hane- River and Harbor Act, pepe, Kauai, T. H., cooperative July 3, 1930; acts of Con- beach erosion study). gress, July 31, 1945, and Aug. 13, 1946. Hilo Harbor, T. H., with a view House Public Works Com- to determining advisability of mittee resolution, Sept. providing a lava barrier. 27, 1951. Hilo Harbor, Hawaii _ ____ ___ Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, June 15, 1943. Hilo Harbor, Hawaii, including River and Harbor Act, consideration of a sea wall to July 24, 1946. protect against tidal waves and excessive high tides. 1748 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 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 o me Congress o. mendation Honolulu Harbor, T. H., with a House Public Works Com- view to determining feasibility mittee resolution, Apr. of additional anchorage areas. 21, 1950. Humboldt 'Bay (Coast of Cali- Rivers and Harbors Com- fornia to establish harbors for mittee resolution, Mar. 5, light-draft vessels, between Bo- 1946. dega Bay and Fort Bragg and Fort Bragg and Humboldt Bay). Kahului Harbor, Maui, T. H., to House Public Works Com- determine advisability of en- mittee resolution, Apr. larging turning basin at west end 21, 1953. of harbor. Kalaupapa Landing, Island of River and Harbor Act, Molokai, T. H. Mar. 2, 1945. Kalepolepo Boat Harbor, Island of ----d o --------------------. Maui, T. H. Keauhou Bay, Island of Hawaii, River and Harbor Act, T. H., harbor at. May 17, 1950. Kewalo Basin, Honolulu, T. H., - --------------- do .----- - - -. including Ala Wai Yacht Basin. Lahaina Harbor, Maui, T. H., to House Public Works Com- determine advisability of im- mittee resolution, Sept. proving harbor to accommodate 27, 1951. seagoing vessels. Mare Island Strait (San Pablo Bay Rivers and Harbors Com- and Mare Island Strait, and mittee resolution, Mar. Napa River, Calif.). 12, 1946. Martinez (Carquinez Strait and Alhambra Creek, Calif., with a River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. --------------- ------------ view to providing harbor im- provements at and in the vicinity of Martinez). Monterey Bay, Calif............. -_ do -------------------- --------------- Moss Landing Harbor, Calif ..... Senate Public Works Com- --------------- mittee resolution, July 22, 1947. Napa River, (San Pablo Bay and Rivers and Harbors Com- --------------- Mare Island Strait, and Napa mittee resolution, Mar. River, Calif.). 12, 1946. Nawiliwili and Port Allen Har- House Public Works Com- --------------- bors, Kauai, T. H., with a view mittee resolution, June to determining if any further 17, 1948. improvements are advisable. Noyo River and Harbor, Calif., Senate Public Works Com- to determine advisability of mod- mittee resolution, Apr. ifying existing project with par- 24, 1953. House Public ticular reference to the need for a Works Committee reso- mooring basin. lution, June 24, 1953. Oakland Harbor, Calif., with par- Senate Public Works Com- ticular reference to Fruitvale mittee resolution, May Ave. Bridge. Point Pinos (Coast of northern 12, 1950. River and Harbor Act, -------------- ------------ I California, from Point Pinos to July 24, 1.946. northern boundary of State, in- cluding San Francisco Bay area, with a view to the establishment of harbors for light-draft vessels). Port Allen (Nawiliwili and Port House Public Works Com- Allen Harbors, Kauai, T. H., mittee resolution, June with a view to determining if 17, 1948. any further improvements are advisable). Richardson Bay, Calif ._.._...... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, June 7, 1945. Richmond Harbor, Calif -......... House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Apr. 13, 1948. ussian River, harbor at mouth River and Harbor Act, (California, northern coast of, July 24, 1946. from Point Pinos to northern boundary of State, including the San Francisco Bay area, with a view to the establishment of har- Rbors for light draft vessels). FLOOD CONTROL--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1749 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by River and Harbor Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress I i I i San Francisco Bay, including San River and Harbor Act, Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, and May 17, 1950. other adjacent bays and tribu- taries thereto, Calif. San Francisco Bay area (with a River and Harbor Act, .... view to the establishment of July 24, 1946. harbors for light-draft vessels on northern coast of California from Point Pinos to northern bound- ary of State, including the). San Francisco, Calif., area at and River and Harbor Act, --------------- ------------ in the vicinity of South Basin. Mar. 2, 1945. San Pablo Bay and Mare Island Rivers and Harbors Com- --------------- ------------ Strait, and Napa River, Calif. mittee resolution, Mar. 12, 1946. San Pablo Bay (San Francisco River and Harbor Act, --------------- ------------ Bay, including San Pablo Bay, May 17, 1950. Suisun Bay, and other adjacent bays and tributaries thereto, Calif.). San Rafael Creek, Calif-------........._ House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Apr. 22, 1947. Santa Cruz, Harbor at (California, River and Harbor Act, .... Northern coast of, from Point July 24, 1946. Pinos to northern boundary of State, including San Francisco Bay area, with a view to the establishment of harbors for light draft vessels). Santa Cruz, Calif., cooperative River and Harbor Act, beach erosion study. July 3, 1930; Acts of Con- gress, July 31, 1945, and Aug. 13, 1946. South Basin (San Francisco, Calif., River and Harbor Act, area at and in vicinity of). Suisun Bay (San Francisco Bay, Mar. 2, 1945. River and Harbor Act, ------- -- --------------- including San Pablo Bay, Suisun May 17, 1950. Bay, and other adjacent bays and tributaries thereto, Calif.). Tomales Bay, Harbor at (California, River and Harbor Act, northern coast of, from Point July 24, 1946. Pinos to northern boundary of State, including San Francisco Bay area, with a view to the establishment of harbors for light draft vessels). Waikiki, Oahu, T. H., cooperative River and Harbor Act, beach erosion study. July 3, 1930; Acts of Con- gress, July 31, 1945 and Aug. 13, 1947. Waimea and Hanapepe, Kauai, ---- do---------------------- T. H., cooperative beach erosion study. 28. RUSSIAN RIVER, CALIF. Location. The Russian River rises in the Coast Range in northwest- ern California, flows southerly for a distance of 87 miles, and then turns westerly to flow for 23 miles to the Pacific Ocean at Jenner, 60 miles northwest of San Francisco, Calif. (For the general location see U. S. Geological Survey map for the State of California.) Existing project. The authorized project provides for the construc- tion of the initial stage of the plan of improvement consisting of Coyote Valley Reservoir at mile 1 on the East Fork of the Russian River, and channel stabilization works on the lower 97 miles of the Russian River and on the lower reaches of several tributaries. The dam is an earthfill type, with a total length of 4,600 feet, a crest at 1750 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 elevation 785, mean sea level datum, and a height above the stream bed of 150 feet. A paved overflow spillway is to be located adjacent to the right abutment (looking downstream), having a fixed crest at elevation 768 and a crest length of 410 feet. Gated outlet works, located through the dam, will provide capacity to empty the flood- control storage in about 4 days. The dam will create a reservoir hav- ing a capacity at spillway crest of 122,000 acre-feet, of which 48,000 acre-feet are reserved for flood control and the remainder for water conservation and siltation. The dam will control runoff from 105 square miles of drainage area. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $15,250,200, exclusive of $5,598,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance of Coyote Valley Reservoir is $18,900. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 585, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is contained in the project document. Local cooperation. The improvements are subject to the condition that prior to starting construction, local interests shall contribute the sum of $5,598,000 in cash in full payment of the conservation benefits, and shall (a) Furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the channel stabilization works; (b) make all necessary road and bridge revisions and utility alterations and relocations required for the chan- nel stabilization works; (c) adjust all claims concerning water aris- ing from the construction and operation of the improvements; (d) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the con- struction works; (e) maintain the channel stabilization works, after completion, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army; (f) prevent any encroachment on the stream channel which would interfere with the proper functioning of the improve- ments or lessen their beneficial effects; and, (g) enter into an agree- ment among themselves as to the method of operation of the reservoir for conservation subject to flood control priority. Sonoma and Mendocino Counties have formed flood control and water conservation districts as an initial step toward meeting the re- quirements of local cooperation. In addition, they have engaged con- sultants to make an independent appraisal of the water conservation feature of the project, held a number of local meetings and hearings preparatory to arriving at a method of raising the necessary cash con- tribution toward the cost of the reservoir project, initiated action to secure participation by the State of California in the project in accord- ance with existing State law, and supported appropriations being considered in behalf of the project. Operations and results during fiscal year. Engineering and design for the Coyote Valley Reservoir was initiated by hired labor at a cost of $169,874.32, and subsurface explorations in connection there- with were made by contract at a cost of $5,267.20, a total new work cost of $175,141.52. The expenditures were $173,288.81 from regular funds. Conditionat end of fiscal year. No construction has been performed on the project. Engineering and design for the Coyote Valley Reser- voir is approximately 26 percent complete. The costs of the existing FLOOD CONTROL--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1751 project to the end of the fiscal year were $175,141.52 for new work. The expenditures were $173,288.81 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated--------- ----------------------------------- 226, 000.00 $226, 000.00 Cost---- ------------------------------ 175, 141. 52 175, 141. 52 Expenditures--------- ------------------------ 173, 288. 81 173, 288. 81 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_____________________--- $46, 447. 12 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954----------- 100, 000.00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_-------- 146, 447. 12 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project___--_--_--_-----_------- 14, 924, 200. 00 29. HANAPEPE RIVER, T. H. Location. This river is on the southwest portion of the island of Kauai, T. H., northwest of the town of Hanapepe. Existing project. This provides for construction, along the left bank of the river, of a 370-foot earth levee, commencing at the new Kauai Belt Highway Bridge about one-half mile above the river mouth; thence a 1,720-foot reinforced concrete flood wall extending to the cliffs at the northeast corner of the town of Hanapepe. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $314,400. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in a report submitted to Congress by the Secretary of War on March 15, 1944. Local cooperation. Local interests are required to (a) Furnish lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the project; (b) bear the expense of all highway alterations, of removing the existing railroad trestle near the river mouth, and of replacing this trestle with a satisfactory structure if replacement is required; (c) hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from construction of the works; and (d) maintain and operate all works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of War. The railroad trestle was removed in 1948. Bill No. 165, resolution No. 152, adopted October 3, 1951, by the Board of Supervisors, County of Kauai, providing formal assurance of local cooperation, was ac- cepted by the district engineer March 10, 1952. Operations and results during fiscal year. As new work, engineer- ing and design was continued by hired labor at a cost of $2,866.55. The expenditures were $2,866.55 from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. No construction has been per- formed on the project. Engineering and design is approximately 74 percent complete. The cost of the existing project to the end of 1752 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 the fiscal year was $15,595.59 for new work, and the expenditures were $15,595.59 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June __30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-------_ __---__ $20,000.00__-.- -- -. $7, 270. 96 $8, 300.00 $21, 029. 04 Cost- -- 10, 209. 63 $2, 456. 77 62. 64 2, 866. 55 15, 595. 59 Expenditures ------------------- 8,329. 67 4, 179.01 220. 36 2, 866. 55 15, 595. 59 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953___ _____----$5, 433.45 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954___ ____--5, 433.45 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project____------------------ 293, 370. 96 30. KAWAINUI SWAMP, T. H. Location. This swamp is in the southeasterly portion of the island of Oahu, in the Kailua District, 13 miles northeasterly of Honolulu. Existing project. This provides for an unlined tidewater flood channel 9,600 feet long extending from Kailua Bay to the northern end of Kawainui Swamp, 14 to 15 feet deep, and approximately 160 feet wide except for a narrowed section under the highway bridge at Kalaheo Avenue. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $911,900. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. No. 214, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation. Local interests are required to: (1) 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; (2) construct all highway and street bridges, alterations, and other related works made necessary by the construction of the project; (3) hold and save the United States free from any damages resulting from the construction and maintenance of the works; (4) maintain and operate all works after completion of the project in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secre- tary of the Army. Local interests have indicated their willingness to furnish the required items of cooperation and have initiated measures to provide them. At the 1951 session of the Territorial Legislature, the sum of $325,000 was authorized for flood control purposes at Kailua. The Department of Public Works has constructed a concrete bridge at Kalaheo Avenue at a cost of $90,000. A large part of the lands and rights-of-way have been acquired for the project. In addition to FLOOD CONTROL--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1753 the required cooperation, local interests have constructed a pilot channel along the alinement of the proposed Federal project for emergency flood relief at a cost of $158,936. Operations and results during fiscal year. As new work, engineer- ing and design was continued by hired labor at a cost of $15,345.14. The expenditures were $17,121.68 froth regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. No construction has been per- formed on the project. Engineering and design is approximately 52 percent complete. The cost of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year was $20,557.82 for new work, and the expenditures were $20,557.82 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ...............------------......------------......----------- $28, 000. 00 $3, 000.00 $31, 000.00 Cost---------- ----------------------------------- 5, 212. 68 15, 345. 14 20, 557.82 Expenditures--.. ------------ ------------------------ 3, 436. 14 17, 121. 68 20, 557. 82 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953______---- $10, 442. 18 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 --- ___ -8, 700, 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_........ 19, 142. 18 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project---------------- 872, 200. 00 31. 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 trib- utaries 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. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 1953, as new work, debris, snags, and tree and brush growths were cleared by hired labor from the Salinas River channel between river miles 3 and 16 at a cost of $41,- 458.47, and from the channels of Alameda Creek tributaries in Liver- more Valley, Calif., at a cost of $18,026.09. The total costs were $59,484.56, and the expenditures were $59,710.86 from regular funds. 1754 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary CONSOLIDATED Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated __ - - $20, 340. 79 $39, 000.00 -_-$-,- _ $50, 000.00 $24, 929. 79 $250, 180. 69 Cost - - _ -2, 229. 68 25, 710. 58 $35, 419. 56 12, 778. 91 59, 484. 56 231, 136. 21 Expenditures-...--.. - 2, 201. 68 26, 214. 64 35, 722. 88 12, 735. 24 59, 710. 86 232, 004. 88 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953________ ------------ $17, 261. 14 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------------- 17, 261. 14 32. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work performed during the fiscal year amounted to $28,958.40. The expenditures were $29,732.75 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated_ $124, 732. 40 $110, 000. 00 $117, 000. 00 $30, 900. 00 $32, 900. 00 $1, 343, 661. 85 Cost -- - 140, 469. 31 107, 625. 38 134, 792. 87 23, 150. 73 28, 958. 40 1, 339, 686. 69 Expenditures -- 141, 876. 38 104, 361. 34 127, 413. 82 41, 941. 55 29, 732. 75 1, 339, 686. 69 33. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED PROJECTS Section 3 of the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, as amended and supplemented, included the requirement that local inter- ests maintain and operate flood control works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of War. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 1953, costs incurred for work performed under this heading amounted to $1,683.62. The expendi- tures were $1,652.12 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-----.....--..------------------------ $750 ------------ $1, 800.00 $2, 550. 00 Cost ...... - ... . 750 1, 683. 62 2, 433. 62 Expenditures---------------...------------------------ $750 1, 652.12 2, 402.12 FLOOD CONTROL-SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1755 34. PLANT ALLOTMENT, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New Work: Appropriated ---- $100, 000. 00 - _ . $100, 000. 00 Cost Expenditures - - -85, 082.38 $173, 409. 35 -$28,273.44 -$16,476.34 $18,087. 78 61, 664.97 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953--------------------------- $38, 335. 03 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------------ -- 38, 335. 03 35. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report complete for- New work Maintenance 1. Eel River, Calif _-------_- ------------- - 1938 __-------------------------- 1$810, 000. 00 2. Napa River above (Conn Creek Reservoir) Suscol, Calif 293, 400. 00 :3.Pajaro River, Calif ---------------------- - 1950 $748, 283. 02 _----- _ 837, 116. 98 4. Salinas River, Calif ------------------------ 1952 4 89, 925. 00 ------------- 7,467, 075. 00 1Awaiting local cooperation. 2 Authorized by the Flood Control Act approved Dec. 22, 1944, in accordance with H. Doc. 626, 78th Cong., 2d sess. Local interests subsequently constructed a reservoir for domestic water supply at the same site as that proposed by the United States for flood control. Work now contemplated by Federal Government ,consists of channel clearing at a cost of $93,400. 3 Levees on Pajaro River and Corralitos Creek completed. Local interests are not now in favor of the Carnadero Creek levee. 4For engineering and design, which was approximately 32 percent complete on June 30, 1952. 36. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Alameda Creek, Calif.-Livermore Senate Public Works Com- -------------- Valley and southern Alameda mittee resolution, Apr. County areas. 15, 1949. Alameda Creek and its tribu- Senate Public Works Com- ------------- --- --- --- taries, Calif. mittee resolution, June 17, 1949. Big Sur River and Carmel River, Flood Control Act, Aug. -------------- and their tributaries, Monterey 18, 1941. County, Calif. Carmel River (Big Sur River and ---- do .------------ - - -------------- Carmel River, and their tribu- taries, Monterey County, Calif.). Corte Madera Creek, Marin County, Flood Control Act, Dec. ----- ---- --- --- --- Calif. 22, 1944. Coyote River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. - - - ---- -- California. 18, 1941. Eel River, Calif., flood control in Flood Control Commit- ------------- Mendocino County, Calif. tee resolution, Aug. 5, 1939. Eel River, Humboldt County, Flood Control Act, June Calif. 22, 1936. Guadalupe River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. California. 18, 1941. 1756 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Humboldt County (Reclamation Flood Control Act, May District Numbered 768, Hum- 17, 1950. boldt County, Calif.). Iao Stream, Island of Maui, T. H ... .._do ......-......... Kaunakakai Gulch (Island of .... do ................-.... Sept. 20, 1952 -----------...... Unfavor- Molokai, T. H.). able. Klamath River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. Oregon. 28, 1937. Livermore Valley (Alameda Senate Public Works Com- Creek, Calif.-Livermore Valley mittee resolution, Apr. and southern Alameda County 15, 1949. areas). Manoa Valley (Palolo and Manoa Flood Control Act, May Valleys, Island of Oahu, T. H.) 17, 1950. Matadero Creek, Santa Clara Flood Control Act, Aug. County, Calif. 18, 1941. Napa River, Calif..............___ Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Napa River and tributaries (be- Flood Control Act, June low Suscol) Calif. 28, 1938. Novato Creek and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. Marin County, Calif. 18, 1941. Pajaro River watershed, Calif., Flood Control Committee for flood control, water conserva- resolution, May 14, 1945. tion, and other purposes. Palolo and Manoa Valleys, Island Flood Control Act, May of Oahu, T. H. 17, 1950. Petaluma Creek and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. Sonoma County, Calif. 18, 1941. Reclamation District Numbered Flood Control Act, May 768, Humboldt County, Calif. 17, 1950. Salinas River, Calif............... Flood Control Act, Aug. 28, 1937. Salinas River, Monterey County, Flood Control Act, June Calif. 22, 1936. San Francisquito Creek, San Flood Control Act, Aug. Mateo and Santa Clara Coun- 18, 1941. ties, Calif. San Lorenzo Creek, Calif......... Flood Control Committee resolution, May 14, 1945. San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz Flood Control Act, June County, Calif. 28, 1938. Wailua River Basin, Kanai, T. H._ House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Aug. 16, 1950. Waimea River, Kauai, T. H___..... House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, July 6, 1949. 37. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 5 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 208 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948 The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, as amended by section 12 of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, section 206 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, and section 210 of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorized an emer- gency fund in the amount of $15 million 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. Section 208 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, authorized the appropriation of the sum FLOOD CONTROL--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1757 if $25 million as an emergency fund to be expended under the direc- tion of the Secretary of the Army and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers for similar emergency flood control work. Operations during the fiscal year consisted of the preparation of a maintenance manual for the work performed previously on San Lorenzo Creek, the burning of brush cleared from Alameda Creek during the preceding fiscal year, the collection of flood damage data on streams in the San Francisco Bay area, and emergency flood fight- ing and collection of damage data on northern California coastal streams, all by hired labor, at a cost of $30,677.94. The expenditures were $38,036.61 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated--- .............----. -------------------- $20, 000. 00 $62, 640. 79 $22, 300. 00 $104, 940. 79 Cost----------..------------------------ 17, 640. 79 55, 359. 89 30, 677. 94 103, 678. 62 Expenditures..--- ------------------------ 17, 640. 79 48, 001. 22 38, 036. 61 103, 678. 62 38. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 14 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JULY 24, 1946 The Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the Secretary of War to allot from any appropriations made for flood control not to exceed $1 million per year for the construction of emergency bank protection works to prevent flood damage to high- ways, 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 the appropriations for any one fiscal year. During the fiscal year, approximately 2,000 feet of the left bank of Redwood Creek, Humboldt County, near United States Highway 101 Bridge at Orick, Calif., was revetted, by hired labor, at a cost of $23,732.93. The expenditures were $23,732.93 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated__..........---------------------------------------------......... $3, 738. 09 $23, 738. 09 Cost....----- ------------ --------------------------------- 23, 732. 93 23, 732. 93 Expenditures------------------ ...........----........------------------------ 23, 732. 93 23, 732. 93 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 --------------------------- $5. 16 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 .------ ------ 5. 16 1758 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 39. SMALL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 205 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, as amended by sec- tion 212 of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorized allotments of not to exceed $3,000,000 for any one fiscal year for the construction 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 such work is advisable; provided that not more than $150,000 shall be allotted for this purpose at any single locality for any one fiscal year; that the provisions of local cooperation specified in section 3 of the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936, as amended, shall apply; and that the work shall be complete in itself and not commit the United States to any addi- tional improvement to insure its successful operation. During the fiscal year, a report on flood damages prevented by the Kaunakakai Stream, T. H., project, constructed under authority of this act during fiscal year 1951, was completed at a cost of $492.55, and a report to determine the economic feasibility of constructing a project at Mad River, Blue Lake, Calif., was initiated by hired labor at a cost of $2,510.79. The total costs were $3,003.34, and the expenditures were $3,003.34 from regular funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ...... ...----------. $98, 600. 00 ---- ---. --- $24, 852. 00 $4, 000. 00 $77, 748. 00 Cost.. .. .----- 5,057. 71 $67, 405. 59 792. 15 3, 003. 34 76, 258. 79 Expenditures .. . .... .. .... 4, 954. 64 67, 740. 06 560. 75 3, 003. 34 76, 258. 79 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ___------_--------_--_ $1,471.21 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_-.----.. . 1, 471.21 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT This district comprises the basins of Suisun Bay and the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers, in California, and Goose Lake, in Oregon; the basins of the Great Salt Lake and Sevier Lake, in Utah; and the inter- vening portion of the Great Basin in northern Nevada and northern California. District engineer: Colonel C. C. Haug, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the South Pacific Division, San Francisco, Calif., comprising the Los Angeles, Calif., San Francisco, Calif., and Sacramento, Calif., Districts: Colonel D. S. Burns, Corps of Engi- neers, July 1, 1952, to January 1, 1953; Colonel Paul D. Berrigan, Corps of Engineers, January 1, 1953, to date. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood Control-Continued Page Page 1. Sacramento River, Calif . 1760 18. Kaweah and Tule Rivers, in- 2. Suisun Channel, Calif .- 1766 cluding Terminus and Suc- 3. Suisun Bay Channel, Calif_ 1768 cess Reservoirs, Calif .... 1805 4. Old River, Calif -__-_-_- 1769 19. Isabella Reservoir, Kern 5. San Joaquin River, Calif_ . 1771 River, Calif_ 1806 6. Stockton and Mormon Chan- 20. Spanish Fork River, Utah_ __ 1809 nels (diverting canal), 21. Snagging and clearing under Calif _ __ __ __ 1777 authority of section 2 of 7. Examinations, surveys, and the Flood Control Act ap- contingencies (general)___ 1778 proved August 28, 1937, as 8. Plant Allotment __ __ _ 1778 amended________________ 1810 9. Inactive projects_ _ _-_- -- 1779 22. Preliminary examinations, sur- 10. Miscellaneous Activities_ - - 1779 veys, and contingencies for 'flood control .... ----- 1812 23. Inspection of completed proj- Flood Control ects _- -- - - 1812 24. Inactive flood control projects_ 1813 11. Sacramento River and tribu- 25. Miscellaneous activities -.... taries, California, from 1813 Collinsville to Shasta 26. Emergency flood control Dam 1780 work under authority of section 208 of the Flood 12. Folsom Reservoir, Sacra- Control Act approved mento River Basin, Calif__ 1783 June 30, 1948- 1815 13. Calaveras River and Little- 27. Emergency flood control john Creek and tributaries, work under authority of including Hogan and section 5 of the Flood Con- Farmington Reservoirs, trol Act approved August Calif___________________ 1786 18, 1941, as amended, in- 14. Lower San Joaquin River and cluding section 210 of tributaries, including Flood Control Act ap- Tuolumne and Stanislaus proved May 17, 1950_____ 1818 Rivers, Calif__ 1791 28. Emergency Bank Protection 15. Merced County Stream under authority of section 1796 14 of the Flood Control Act Group, California -__ _m approved July 24, 1946___ 1819 16. Big Dry Creek Reservoir and 29. Emergency flood control Diversion, California -____ 1799 work under authority of 17. Kings River and Tulare Lake, Public Law 371, 82d Con- including Pine Flat Reser- gress, approved June 4, voir, Calif __________ 1802 1952- 1820 1759 1760 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 1. SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF. Location. Sacramento River is formed by numerous streams drain- ing the Trinity and Warner Mountains in north-central California, flows in a general southerly direction about 375 miles and empties into Suisun Bay, an arm of San Francisco Bay, at Collinsville, Calif. (See U. S. Geological Survey topographic map of the Sacramento Valley, Calif.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1875, August 2, 1882, December 21, 1889, July 13, 1892, and August 18, 194. For further details see page 1985, Annual Report for 1915, and page 1708, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for construction of a ship channel 30 feet deep and 200 to 300 feet wide from deepwater in Suisun Bay to Washington Lake, including such works as may be necessary to compensate for or to alleviate any possible detrimental effects on salinity of Delta tidal channels which might result from the ship channel; a triangular basin of equal depth, 2,400 feet by 2,000 feet by 3,400 feet at Washington Lake; and a connecting canal 13 feet deep and 120 feet wide, with lock and drawbridge, thence to Sacramento River; thence 6 feet deep at low water to Colusa, 85 miles; thence 5 feet deep at low water to Chico Landing, 50 miles; and such depths as practicable, thence to Red Bluff, 52 miles. Below Sacramento the re- sults are to be obtained by means of dredging and dry excavation of cuts of 30 feet for channel, 13 feet for canal, with related confining embankments, harbor excavation and structures. The 10-foot chan- nel project by the river route adopted in 1927 provides for a channel 10 feet deep at mean lower low water and from 150 to 200 feet wide from the mouth of the river to Sacramento, a distance of 60 miles. It has been completed and is still to be maintained for local navigation. Above Sacramento the results are to be obtained by removal of snags and concentration of the channel by temporary works, and streamflow regulation by the Shasta Reservoir. All depths refer to mean lower low water. The following table shows the tidal and flood conditions prevailing: Range in feet Miles from Place mouth of river Mean Extreme Ordinary Extreme tidal 1 tidal 1 flood flood Collinsville__.................... __ _____ 0 5.8 7. 0 8 10 Sacramento- ......--------------...---------------- 59 2 2. 0 3. 0 20 28 Verona (mouth of Feather River) .. 80 . . 80... Trace 22 30 Colusa_..--..........----------....----..--------------..... 144-----..........-------.......----- 26 32 Chico Landing .......................---------------------------.. 193 ....------........ ___ 20 25 Red Bluff................------------------------------- 246 -----------------------............ 24 30 1Mean lower low water to mean higher high water. a Tide at low water season only. The estimate of Federal cost for new work (1953) is $34,400,000 for the 30-foot deepwater ship channel and 13-foot deep connecting canal, and $894,000 for shallow-draft river channels, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $175,000 for the deep- RIVERS AND HARBORS-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1761 water channel and 13-foot deep connecting canal, and $250,000 for shallow-draft channels. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 A depth of 7 feet below Sacramento....---------------_ H. Does. 186, 55th Cong., 2d sess., and 48, 55th Cong.. 3d sess. (Annual Report, 1898, p. 2944, and 1899, p. 3171.) 1 July 25,1912 For work above Sacramento---- ------------- _ H. Doc. 76, 62d Cong., 1st sess. Jan. 21,1927 The 10-foot channel up to Sacramento_ . Doe. 123, 69th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 A depth of 6 feet between Sacramento and Colusa and Rivers and Harbors Committee, 5 feet between Colusa and Chico Landing, at a Doc. 35, 73d Cong., 2d sess. cost of $390,000 provided the flow of the river is increased to the minimum flow of 5,000 cubic feet per second after Shasta Reservoir is built. Do-. Authority for a special direct participation of the Rivers and Harbors Committee Federal Government of $12,000,000 in the cost of Doc. 35, 73d Cong., 2d sess. Shasta Reservoir. Aug. 26,1937 Transfer of authority for expenditure of the above $12,000,000 from the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Interior. July 24, 1916 Modification of the existing navigation project for S. Doec. 142, 78th Cong., 2d sess. Sacramento River, Calif., to provide for construc- tion of a ship channel 30 feet deep and 200 to 300 feet wide from deep water in Suisun Bay to Washington Lake, including such works as may be necessary to compensate for or to alleviate any detrimental salin- ity conditions resulting from the ship channel; a triangular basin of equal depth, 2,400 feet by 2,000 feet by 3,400 feet at Washington Lake; and connect- ing channel 13 feet deep and 120 feet wide, with lock and draw bridge, thence to Sacramento River. 1 This document contains latest published map of the section above Sacramento. For map of the section below Sacramento, see H. Doe. 1123, 60th Cong., 2d sess. and S. Doe. 142, 79th Cong., 2d sess. ZLocal cooperation. No work shall be undertaken on the deep water channel feature until responsible local agencies agree to furnish with- out cost to the United States all necessary lands, easements, rights-of- way, and spoil disposal areas for the initial work and subsequent main- tenance when and as required and to make all necessary utility changes, and until they give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will (a) construct, operate, and maintain at the Wash- ington Lake Basin an adequate public terminal with necessary utili- ties and rail and highway connections open to all on equal terms, and (b) hold and save the United States free from any damages which may arise from construction, operation, and maintenance of the improve- ment. These assurances have been furnished and accepted. The Cali- fornia Legislature on June 20, 1947, by chapter 1152, 1947 statutes, duly signed by the Governor, appropriated $750,000 for the Sacra- mento-Yolo Port District for rights-of-way, contingent upon a show- ing satisfactory to the State director of finance (1) that approval of a bond issue (for $3,750,000) has been given by the voters of the port district, and (2) the making of a Federal appropriation for construc- tion of the deep water channel to Sacramento, Calif. The first re- quirement was fulfilled by passage of the bond issue at an election of November 4, 1947, and the second requirement was fulfilled by a Fed- eral appropriation of $250,000 in July 1948 for initiation of construc- tion. A portion of the above bond issue is being used as needed in procurement of rights-of-way by the port authority; and the sum of 278038-53-vol. 2------49 1762 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 $500,000 was advanced to the United States in June 1949 to accelerate construction, of which $300,000 of this advance has been returned to the port authority. Initial port facilities installation as planned by local interests will consist of (a) one warehouse, 160 feet by 400 feet; (b) two transit sheds, 160 feet by 400 feet; (c) one grain elevator, 500,000-bushel ca- pacity; (d) 1,500 linear feet of fireproof wharf; and (e) access road, railroad and utilities. A master plan covering development of termi- nal facilities has been prepared for the future development of the port and will cover all future expansion after initial development above described. The 500,000-bushel bulk-storage grain elevator with railway and highway connections was completed in 1950. Additional railway fa- cilities are to be constructed in 1953-1954. No local cooperation is required on the shallow-draft feature of the project. Recommended modification of project. In House Document No. 1883, 64th Congress, 2d session, it was recommended that Chico Land- ing, 52.4 miles downstream from Red Bluff, be made the head of the improvement. Terminal facilities. All of the piers, wharves, and docks at the port of Sacramento are open pile structures with timber decks, some of which are designed to meet the extreme high waters at flood stages. Eleven facilities are located along the east bank, or Sacramento side, of the river, and 10 are on the west bank at Broderick, West Sacra- mento, and points below. Of the 21 piers, wharf, and dock facilities at the port, 9 are used for receipt of petroleum products, with 955 linear feet of berthing space; 2 are general cargo wharves, with 592 linear feet berthing space and 40,000 square feet of transit shed storage area; 2 are used for the receipt and shipment of sacked rice with 150 linear feet of berthing space; and 1 is receiving point for Diesel oil used in the gas and electric power plant with 130 linear feet of berthing space. Four facilities, providing 1,620 linear feet of berthing space and com- prised mainly of floats, are used for mooring and servicing recrea- tional craft; the three remaining wharves provide 1,292 linear feet of berthing space but are not operated from the waterside, however, the 39,885 square feet of transit sheds are occupied for storage purposes. These facilities provide a total of 4,739 linear feet of berthing space, with 79,885 square feet of transit sheds, of which 40,000 square feet are available for receipt and shipment of general cargo. All the preceding is for shallow-draft navigation. All the main wharves at Sacramento have rail connections. Municipal belt railroad tracks serve the shedded wharves from the rear. Ten public warehouses, located within a radius of 31/2 miles from the waterfront, provide 305,000 square feet of space for dry cargo and approximately 3,074,000 cubic feet of space for the cold storage of perishable foods. The amount of storage space at Sacramento varies according to the season of the year owing to the great amounts of rice, fruits, vegetables, and other commodities that are produced in the Sacramento Valley. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1763 Thirteen of the waterfront facilities are served by one or more of the four' carriers operating in the port area. Two of the carriers are truck line railroads and two are interurban electric lines operated for freight service; all traverse the rich agricultural areas and pro- vide connections with other transcontinental and local carriers. All waterborne movements to and from the port are transported by shallow-draft river steamers, tank barges, and freight barges, and will continue to be handled thus until such time as the authorized deep- water ship channel is completed. Two grain elevators are located at the port. One, handling rice exclusively, is located on the river at West Sacramento, and is served by two wharves. The elevator, a warehouse, and storage bins have a combined capacity of approximately one million 100-pound sacks of rice. The other elevator, the port district grain elevator, has a ca- pacity of 500,000 bushels of barley, wheat, or other grains in its 12 concrete silos. It is located near Lake Washington, on the site of the new port development to be built upon completion of the deepwater channel. The port district elevator is served by rail and highway facilities. Construction of a new rice plant in the port district area is currently under way by the Farmers Rice Growers Cooperative. The first units of the plant will be for rice storage and drying facili- ties; these facilities are scheduled for completion in October 1953 in time for the 1953-54 crop season. The plant will be enlarged with the addition of a mill next year. The new plant will have a capacity of more than 400,000 100-pound bags of rice and there will be 40 storage bins. Between Sacramento and Chico Landing there are 47 warehouses and numerous small landings. Several oil companies have recently made major capital investments for the storage of petroleum products in the vicinity of Colusa. Freight is also handled on the bank. On the river channels, between Sacramento and the mouth of the river, there are, in addition to 1,440 linear feet of wharf with warehouse facilities at Rio Vista, 19 large wharves, about 38 large warehouses, and many small warehouses and landings all owned and operated by private interests. The facilities below Sacramento, except at Rio Vista, are for shallow-draft navigation. They are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. The total tonnage through the port in 1951 was 1,975,223 tons. Operations and results du ring fiscal year. New work: There were no new work operations on the shallow-draft portion of the project. New work activities for the deep-draft channel to Sacramento con- sisted of office engineering and design and a detailed reanalysis of the economic feasibility of the project. Total cost during the year for new work on the deep-draft channel was $13,046.62, of which $10,000 was from United States funds and $3,046.62 from funds advanced by the Sacramento-Yolo Port District. Total expenditures were $14,- 337.49, of which $10,000 was from United States funds and $4,337.49 from funds advanced by the Sacramento-Yolo Port District. Maintenance: a. Above Sacramento (shallow-draft). Dredging of critical shoals in Sacramento River at various locations from Sacramento to Colusa 1764 -REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 from September to November 1952, by hired labor and rented clam- shell dredge, resulted in the removal of 146,478 cubic yards of material from the channel. d. At and below Sacremento (shallow-draft). Preliminary sur- veys, preparation of plans and specifications, condition surveys of the channel, and miscellaneous inspection and reports were accomplished by hired labor during the fiscal year. Construction of a levee to pro- vide spoil area near Sacramento, by contract, resulted in the clearing of about 12 acres and placement of 59,194 cubic yards embankment during July to September 1952. A contract was awarded in June 1953 for construction of spoil area at West Sacramento. Dredging of shoals in Steamboat Slough, between the mouth of Steamboat Slough and Walker Landing, by hired labor and rented clamshell dredges, resulted in the removal of 64,118 cubic yards of material from the channel during August and September 1952. Wing dams were constructed along the right bank of Sacramento River, mile 59.9 to mile 60.1, near Sacramento, by contract, September to November 1952; work placement included 1,160 tons quarry rock and 2,400 willow fascines. A contract suction dredge removed 323,661 cubic yards of material from the Sacramento River at Sacramento, from the M Street Bridge to the Y Street bend, from the I Street Bridge to mouth of the American River, and at Bryte Bend, during September and October 1952. Removal of snags from the Sacramento River, near Three Mile Slough, was accomplished by hired labor and rented equipment in September 1952. Hired labor and rented clamshell dredge were utilized to remove 38,826 cubic yards of material in Sacramento Harbor at Sacramento in March 1953. Blow-sand con- trol on the spoil area, Steamboat Slough, was accomplished by hired labor in March 1953. c. Deepwater ship channel. Bank protection along Ryer Island and Egbert Tract, Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel, near Rio Vista, California, was accomplished by contract, August to Oc- tober 1952; work placed included 9,812 cubic yards embankment, 7,478 tons filter material, and 20,451 tons quarry rock. Total cost for maintenance during the year for both sections of shallow-draft channels was $257,212.78 and for the deepwater ship channel $123,779.75, a total of $380,992.53. Total expenditures were $380,028.47. Total cost of all work during the fiscal year was as follows: Funds New work Maintenance Total United States funds--.. ----------------------------- $10, 000. 00 $380, 992. 53 $390, 992. 53 Advanced funds....------------------------------------ 3,046. 62--- ------------- 3, 046. 62 Total of all funds--- ----------------------------- 13, 046. 62 380, 992. 53 394, 039. 15 The total expenditures were $394,365.96, of which $390,028.47 was from United States funds and $4,337.49 from funds advanced by the Sacramento-Yolo Port district. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1765 Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the 7-foot shallow- draft below Sacramento was initiated in September 1899 and com- pleted in 1904. The modified 10-foot shallow-draft up to Sacramento was initiated in fiscal year 1928 and completed in 1931. The shallow- draft channel above Sacramento was initiated in April 1946. New work on the shallow-draft channel is about 66 percent complete. The :work remaining to complete the shallow-draft portion of the project is the provision of a 5-foot depth between Colusa and Chico Landing (50 miles), subject results to be obtained by removal of snags, con- struction of wing dams, concentration of the channel by temporary works, and streamflow regulation of 5,000 second-feet by operation of Shasta Reservoir. Construction of the 30-foot deepwater ship channel, under the modi- fication authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, was initiated in July 1949 and is about 7 percent complete. Con- struction of road, railroad, and levee embankments in the harbor area was completed by contracts in October 1.949 and February 1950. Ex- cavation of the ship channel together with necessary levee reconstruc- tion, mile 14.1 to mile 17.8, by contract, was completed in October 1951. Preparation of plans and specifications for the project are about 20 percent complete. Work remaining to complete the deep- draft portion of the project is construction of the lock with gates and operating equipment, barge canal, bascule bridge, bank protection and levees, channel and turning basin, and pumping plants and drainage facilities. The entire, project as modified is about 8 percent complete. The controlling low water season depths were as follows: From the mouth of the river to Sacramento, 8 feet; thence to Colusa, 5 feet; thence to Chico Landing, 2 feet; and thence to Red Bluff, head of navigation 1.5 feet. The channel is navigable during the entire year; however, there is no regular navigation above Sidds Landing, 178 miles above the mouth of the river. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1953, was as follows: Funds New work Maintenance Total United States funds: Shallow-draft ------- . ..------------------------- $585, 435. 99 $5, 811, 971. 03 $6, 407.02 397, _ ........ 30-foot channel__ ..-....... _ __ ..... . 2, 308, 758. 12 124, 495. 88 2, 433, 254.00 Total United States funds_ ._------ -- --- 2, 894, 194. 11 5, 936, 466. 91 8, 830, 661. 02 Advanced funds: 30-foot channel ..-------------------------------- 115, 351. 79 ------. --.. --... 115, 351. 79 Contributed funds (nonproject): 30-foot channel__..........---------------- - - 172, 109. 06 -------------- 172, 109. 06 Total, all funds---.......-.-......---...---...-- - 3, 181, 654. 96 5, 936, 466. 91 9, 118,121. 87 Total expenditures on the existing project were $9,117,498.66, of which $8,830,037.81 was United States funds, $115,351.79 was funds advanced by the Sacramento-Yolo Port district, and $172,109.06 was contributed nonproject funds. 1766 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and flnancial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto.19491 New work: Appropriated-..-.... $275,000.00 $1,700,000.00 ...........- $8, $263,000.00----------- 819. 25 2 $3,079, 392.30 Cost__.---------------_ 134, 060. 27 671, 280. 06 1, 510, 456. 49 $17, 760. 18 10, 000. 00 2 3,079,392. 30 Expenditures--------- 142, 050. 11 633, 840. 54 1, 469, 414. 94 95, 475. 02 10, 000. 00 2 3, 079,392.30 Maintenance: Appropriated -------- 200, 000. 00 183, 000. 00 172, 078. 62 330, 784. 34 286, 971. 76 3 6, 575, 507. 95 Cost .--------------- 218, 620. 78 205, 534. 08 137, 114. 88 188, 683. 92 380, 992. 53 46, 490,186.86 Expenditures....-------- 235, 725. 06 203, 191. 76 138, 472. 58 188, 700. 36 380, 028. 47 b 6, 489, 563.65 1 Includes $185,198.19 for new work and $553,719.95 for maintenance for previous projects. 2Includes $585,435.99 for existing shallow-draft project and $2;308,758.12 for deep-draft project; these amounts are exclusive of funds advanced by the Sacramento-Yolo Port district for the deep-draft channel, which are listed on separate summary. = Includes $5,897,292.12 for existing shallow-draft project and $124,495.88 for deep-draft project. 4 Includes $5,811,971.03 for existing shallow-draft project and $124,495.88 for deep-draft project. b Includes $5,811,347.82 for existing shallow-draft project and $124,495.88 for deep-draft project. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------- $32, 399, 805. 89 ADVANCED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ._30,1953, includ.- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated_-------.....-- -.. - $400,000.00-1$200,000.00 __ _ ........------------. $200,000.00 Cost ... ..------------------. $112,305.17 $3,046.621 115, 351.79 Expenditures- - __- - - __-----111, - 014.30 4,337. 49 115, 351.79 I Refund of advanced funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------ $84, 648. 21 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ----------- 84, 648. 21 2. SUISUN CHANNEL, CALIF. Location. Suisun Channel is the project channel in Suisun Slough, a tidal inlet with its mouth on the northwest side of Suisun Bay, about 7 miles northeast of Benicia and 36 miles northeast of San Francisco. The head of navigation is at the town of Suisun, about 13 miles north of the mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5534.) Existing project. This provides for dredging a channel 8 feet deep at mean lower low water from Suisun Bay to and in the basin at the town of Suisun, straightened by four cutoffs in the upper portion; channel widths to be 200 feet in the bar channel, 100 feet in the cutoffs, and a minimum of 125 feet in the remaining parts of the project chan- nel; widening four bends located 5, 5 , 71/2, and 21/2 miles below Suisun; the removal of ledge rock from the channel at a location about 31/2 miles below Suisun; and a 1,400 by 150-foot harbor at Suisun, with an extension for a turning basin 275 feet wide and 600 feet long. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is about 6 feet, with an extreme range of 10 feet. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1767 The total Federal cost of new work for the project, completed in 1947, was $217,676.65, and the latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25,1910 To secure a channel up to Suisun, 6 feet deep at low H. Doc. 1110, 60th Cong., 2d sess, water, by dredging and making a cutoff just below the town. Mar. 4,1913 Pursuant to this act the project was modified by the Assistant Secretary of War to provide for dredging a channel 125 feet wide on the bottom and 6 feet deep, mean lower low water, up to and including a harbor 6 feet deep, 150 feet wide, and 1,400 feet long in front of the town of Suisun, and the removal of a rock about 3 miles below the head of navigation. Aug. 26, 1937 Depth of 8 feet with a width of 200 feet in the bar chan- Rivers and Harbors Committee nel and 100 feet in cutoffs; widening 4 bends below Doc. 97, 74th Cong., 2d sess. Suisun; removal of ledge rock and extension of the (Contains latest published map.) harbor at Suisun to provide a turning basin. Local cooperation. Local interests are required to furnish free of cost to the United States all necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance, under- take any necessary reconstruction of the powerline crossing over the proposed cutoff near Suisun, and provide at Suisun adequate public terminal facilities subject to the approval of the Chief of Engineers. These requirements have been fulfilled except for the public terminals, which will be completed when materials are available at reasonable cost. Terminal facilities. There are three wharves in the city of Suisun, with a total of 600 feet of berthing space. There is also warehouse space of 33,500 square feet, and an oil storage terminal. These are all privately owned and operated, and will be increased in compliance with the provisions of local cooperation, as land has been purchased, financing arranged, and plans have been prepared for construction when materials are available at reasonable cost. Certain facilities are in use for military purposes. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: Opera- tions during the year consisted of preliminary surveys, condition sur- veys of the channel, and miscellaneous inspections and reports, all of which were accomplished by hired labor. Total cost during the year was $4,577.18 for maintenance, and total expenditures were $4,298.34. Condition at end of fiscal year. The construction of new work was initiated in March 1912; improvement of the channel authorized in 1937 was initiated in May 1946 and completed in June 1947. The channel is navigable during the entire year; head of navigation is in the town of Suisun, Calif., about 400 feet above Sacramento Street. The controlling depth is 7 feet in the channel and harbor basin at mean lower low water. The total cost for the project to June 30, 1953 was $289,961.08, of which $217,676.65 was for new work, and $72,284.43 for maintenance. Total expenditures were $289,682.24. 1768 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: A ppropriated ......... ............ ............ ..................... .......... ---.. $217, 676. 65 Cost ...-------- ----------- ----------------------------------------------- ures 217,676.65 Expenditures---- ------------------- "---------------------------------- 217, 676. 65 Maintenance: Appropriated ....... $27, 000.00 $2, 000. 00 -$3, 215. 39 $10, 000. 00 $4, 800. 00 72, 507. 25 Cost....--------------- 25, 784. 61 ............----------------------...... 10, 000. 00 4, 577. 18 72, 284. 43 Expenditures --------.... 25, 784. 61 ............-------------------............ 10, 000.00 4, 298. 34 72, 005. 59 3. SUISUN BAY CHANNEL, CALIF. Location. Suisun Bay is about 30 miles northeast of San Francisco, Calif., and is an integral part of the waterways which provide access to the Pacific Ocean from inland ports of California. Sacra- mento and San Joaquin Rivers flow to a junction and empty into Suisun Bay near Collinsville, and New York Slough, a distributary of San Joaquin River, leads to the head of Suisun Bay at Pittsburg, Calif. The port of Sacramento is situated on the Sacramento River about 60 miles north of Collinsville; the city of Stockton is on the San Joaquin River about 40 miles above Pittsburg and access to the city has been provided by Stockton Deep Water Channel, an artificial cut extending from the river about 21/4 miles into the city. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5534.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919. For further details, see page 1562 of Annual Report for 1926, and page 1714 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 300 feet wide and 30 feet deep through Bulls Head Point, Point Edith, and Middle Ground Shoals to the mouth of New York Slough, and for a channel 20 feet deep and 250 feet wide south of Seal Islands from the main channel at Point Edith to the main channel again at Bay Point. All depths refer to mean lower low water. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is about 6 feet. The extreme range is about 9.5 feet. The total Federal cost of new work for the existing project, com- pleted in 1934, exclusive of work accomplished under the public works program as part of the San Joaquin River 30-foot project, was $142,026.28, and the latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $75,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 Jan. 21,1927 For a 26-foot channel through the bay ....------------- H. Doe. 554, 68th Cong., 2d sess. July 3, 1930 The 30-foot channel across Bulls Head Point Shoal Rivers and Harbors Committee and for the 20-foot channel south of Seal Islands. Doc. 23, 71st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30,19352 A 30-foot channel through Bulls Head Point, Point Senate committee print, 73d Cong., Edith, and Middle Ground Shoals to the mouth of 1st sess. (San Joaquin River and New York Slough. Stockton Channel, Calif.). I The latest published map is in Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 4, 70th Cong., 1st sess. 2 Included in the Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6, 1933. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1769 Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. Along the channel between the western end of the bay and mouth of New York Slough, there are 3 wharves and 2 car-ferry slips, all privately owned and used. Also, a naval magazine with wharves and warehouses has been constructed at Port Chicago, on the southern shore (mile 6). Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: Opera- tions during the year accomplished by hired labor included prelim- inary surveys, preparation of plans and specifications, miscellaneous inspections and reports, and condition surveys. The Government- owned hopper dredge Hyde was utilized during November and De- cember 1952 to remove 144,979 cubic yards of material in maintenance dredging at scattered locations in Suisun Bay Channel. Total cost during the year was $66,709.70 for maintenance, and total expenditures were $66,628.46. Condition at end of fiscal year. New work under the existing proj- ect was initiated in June 1930 and completed in 1934; a portion of this work was accomplished under the public works program. The por- tion of the existing project authorized prior to the public works pro- gram was completed in 1931 except for deepening the 26-foot channel. across Bulls Head Point Shoal to 30 feet; this portion was subsequently included in the public works program. Work under the public works program was accomplished during 1933 and 1934. The channel is navigable during the entire year. The controlling depth at mean lower low water in the main channel is 28 feet, and in the channel south of Seal Island is 14 feet. Total cost for the existing project to June 30, 1953, exclusive of the work performed under the public works program at a cost of $207,197.64 as a part of the San Joaquin River 30-foot project, was $960,630.48, of which $142,026.28 was for new work and $818,604.20 for maintenance. Total expenditures were $960,385.24. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953. includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 i 2 New work: Appropriated---------------......... .------------------............------------............-----------........................ $200, 927. 53 Cost .... ------- ----------- ----------------------------------- ------------ 3 200, 927. 53 Expenditures-----..------ - ------------ ----------- --------------------.. " a 200, 927. 53 .Maintenance: Appropriated......... $61, 000.00 $71, 000.00 -$381. 18 $62, 000. 00 $66, 875. 00 878, 586. 51 Cost--------------- 57, 178. 59 69, 022. 97 16, 310. 25 64, 179. 75 66, 709. 70 878, 421. 21 Expenditures....--------- 71, 438. 10 68, 446. 96 17, 949. 85 62, 954. 98 66, 628. 46 878, 175. 97 1 Includes $58,901.25 for new work and $59,817.01 for maintenance for previous projects. 2In addition $59,551.24 for new work and $5,448.76 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds for the previous project. 3 Exclusive of work accomplished under existing project at a cost of $207,197.64 from Public Works Ad- ministration funds allotted to San Joaquin River. 4. OLD RIVER, CALIF. Location. Old River is the most westerly branch of the intercon- necting tidal channels into which the San Joaquin River divides in crossing its delta. It leaves the main river 21/ miles downstream 1770 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 from the Mossdale State Highway Bridge, or 131/2 miles above the mouth of Stockton Channel, and flows westerly and northerly 32 miles to its lower confluence with the main river, 23 miles above its mouth in Suisun Bay. Existing project. This provides for the easing of three sharp bends in Old River between its mouth and Orwood (Santa Fe) bridge; a channel 10 feet deep and 80 feet wide to the Santa Fe wharves and Phillips cannery at Orwood; entrances 8 feet deep and 80 feet wide to the Fabian-Bell Canal at its westerly end and just west of the Grant Line Highway Bridge; enlargement of Grant Line Canal west of Doughty Cut to a depth of 10 feet and width of 100 feet; a channel 10 feet deep and 80 feet wide with suitable alignment from the west- erly end of Doughty Cut to the Holly sugar factory; a channel 8 feet deep and 80 feet wire from the southerly end of Doughty Cut to the head of Old River; and a channel 6 feet deep and 80 feet wide in the original channel of Old River from the westerly end of Grant Line Canal to the Lammers Ferry Road. All depths are referred to mean lower low water. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water at the head of Old River is about 3 feet; and at its mouth about 5.5 feet; ordinary flood ranges are, respectively, 16 feet and 8 feet; extreme flood ranges are, respectively, 20 feet and 11 feet. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $83,400 and the latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $35,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. 151, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). This document contains the latest published map. Local cooperation. Local interests are required to furnish without cost to the United States all necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as necessary, and to agree to provide public landings satisfactory to the Chief of Engineers on each side of the proposed channel in the Old River near Lammers Ferry Road and on the Fabian-Bell Canal west of Grant Line bridge. Spoil disposal areas have been provided for those channels so far completed. Completion of the project is being held in abeyance pending fulfillment of all requirements for local cooperation. Terminal facilities. The Santa Fe Railroad has a warehouse and wharf at Orwood for transfer of farm produce from boat to rail. The Phillips cannery at Orwood has similar facilities. The Holly Sugar Co. refinery and terminal near Tracy has a large wharf and an unloading basin with three mechanical unloading and conveying units connecting with a warehouse; there is also a passing basin one-half mile downstream. There are about 100 private bank landings along the project channels; some have sheds for storage. These are all privately owned and operated. Public landings should be provided as set forth above under "Local cooperation." Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: Opera- tions during the year consisted of preliminary surveys, preparation of plans and specifications, condition surveys of the channel, miscella- neous inspections and reports, all of which were accomplished by hired labor; and the removal of 64,285 cubic yards of material at scattered RIVERS AND HARBORS-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1771 locations in Grant Line and Fabian-Bell Canals and connecting chan- nels leading to the Holly sugar factory was accomplished by hired labor and hired clamshell dredge Monarch. Total cost during the year was $21,003.24 for maintenance, and total expenditures were $21,003.24. Condition at end of fiscal year. The construction of new work was initiated in fiscal year 1939; the project is about 28 percent complete. Work remaining to complete the project includes completion of the project channels up to and at Orwood; in Fabian-Bell Canal, in Grant Line Canal, from Grant Line Canal to the head of Old River in San Joaquin River, and in the original channel of Old River from Grant Line Canal up to the Lammers Ferry Road, when the remaining re- quirements for local cooperation, including rights-of-way, spoil area, and public landings have been fulfilled. The channel is navigable during the entire year. The two heads of navigation are at the head of Old River in San Joaquin River, and at the Holly sugar factory wharf, 2 miles north of Tracy. The controlling depths at the end of the fiscal year were: From the mouth of the river to Orwood, 11 miles, 10 feet; thence to the lower end of Grant Line Canal, 10 miles, 10 feet; thence (a) to Holly sugar factory near Tracy, 6 feet (low water season), or (b) to head of Old River in San Joaquin River, 5 feet (low water season). All depths refer to mean lower low water. The total cost for the project to June 30, 1953 was $270,890.15, of which $23,184.86 was for new work and $247,705.29 for maintenance. Total expenditures were $270,890.15. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-........ --$25,000.00 -............ ............ ..... , ........... $23, 184.86 Cost....----------........----------------------------------............--------------............---.......................--- 23,184.86 Expenditures-........- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------.................................... 23,184. 86 Maintenance: Appropriated--------....... Cost-----......--__ .. 30, 000.00 11, 356. 27 Expenditures....--------- 8, 332. 49 $25,000.00 45, 422. 93 49, 565. 57 29, 237. 77 29, 308. 71 -.----.. . - $28, 183. 72 -$1,996.81 48. 21 $21,003. 24 21,003.24 21, 003. 24 247, 705. 29 247, 705.29 247, 705. 29 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project--------------- $60, 215. 14 5. SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIF. Location. San Joaquin River rises in east central California in the Sierra Nevada about 25 miles southeast of the Yosemite Valley and flows southwesterly to the town of Mendota, thence northerly to its confluence with Sacramento River about 48 miles northeast of San Francisco to empty into Suisun Bay near Collinsville, Calif. Total length of the river is about 340 miles. Near the mouth, a distributary channel, New York Slough, 3 miles long, leads to the head of Suisun Bay at Pittsburg; thence a deep channel extends through this bay and others to San Francisco. The city of Stockton is on the east side of San Joaquin River about 40 miles above Pittsburg and access to the city has been provided by Stockton Ship Channel, an artificial cut 1772 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 extending from the river about 21/4 miles into the city. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Sheet No. 5527.) Ecoisting project. This improvement, as authorized by the River and Harbor Acts through May 17, 1950 (Public Law 516, 81st Cong.), provides for a channel 30 feet deep at mean lower low water and for channel bottom width of 400 feet below Criminal Point (near river mile 25) and 225 feet above that point, from the mouth of New York Slough to Mormon Channel at Stockton, a distance of 41 miles (suit- ably widened at bends and at the entrances to New York Slough and to channels through shoals, with levees set back 230 feet from the center of the channel) ; for a channel 30 feet deep and 150 feet wide thence to Weber Point, 1 mile; for a 9-foot depth, thence to the head of naviga- tion at El Dorado Street, one-half mile; for a 9-foot depth at Fremont Channel and McLeod Lake, arms of Stockton Channel; and for a chan- nel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide in Mormon Channel from its mouth to Washington Street, head of navigation, about 1 mile. It also provides for suitable passing basins and a turning basin 30 feet deep, 960 feet wide and 1,900 feet long at Stockton; for a turning basin 30 feet deep, 600 feet wide and 1,350 feet long adjacent to Rough and Ready Island; for a triangular shaped settling basin 30 feet deep and average side length of about 1,000 feet at the San Joaquin River just above its junction with the deepwater channel (mile 42) and a second settling basin 30 feet deep, 100 feet wide and 1,200 feet long adjoining the deepwater channel at the mouth of Calaveras River; for dredging an additional settling basin 17 feet deep, 600 feet wide and 2,000 feet long on San Joaquin River above the head of Burns Cutoff; for a leveed channel 30 feet deep and 225 feet wide around Rough and Ready Island including construction of a combination railroad and highway bridge; for the reconstruction to grade and sec- tion of about 4,000 feet of levee along the north side of Venice Island Cut, and the setting back of levees where required for channel im- provements and for other levee changes and levee protective works below Stockton; for cutting off sharp bends and making cutoffs in the river; for filling Mormon Channel and Mormon Slough above Wash- ington Street with dredge spoil insofar as is economically feasible; for partial closing of side channels at Laird Slough and Paradise Cut by weirs to confine the low water flow to one main channel; and for snagging, removing overhanging trees, and constructing brush wing- dams from the mouth of Stockton Channel to Hills Ferry, 86 miles, to facilitate light-draft navigation on this part of the river during higher stages of water. The following table shows the tide and flood conditions prevailing: Range in feet Miles from Place mouth of river Mean Extreme Ordinary Extreme tidal I tidal I flood flood .....--------------------------- Collinsville----- 5. 8 7.01 8 10 Mouth of Stockton Channel--------------- 40 3.2 4.5 9 11 Mossdale Bridge--------------------------- 56 1.5 2.5 17 22 HillsFerry.------------------------------ 126 ..........-------------........------------. 12 16 1 Mean lower low water to mean higher high water RIVERS AND HARBORS-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1773 The estimate of Federal cost (1953) for new work is $12,638,000. This amount does not include $1,307,500 previously contributed by local interests toward the cost of dredging and the $530,000 cash contribution required by the River and Harbor-Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $175,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 14,1876 These acts provided for cutting off sharp bends and Mar. 3,1881 making cutoffs in San Joaquin River below the July 5,1884 mouth of Stockton Channel; dredging Mormon Aug. 11,1888 Channel; snagging, removing obstructions, and con- July 13,1892 structing wing dams in San Joaquin River from Aug. 18,1894 Stockton Channel to Hills Ferry; and the partial June 3,1896 closing of side channels at Laird Slough and Para- dise Cut, without adopting any specific dimensions. June 25, 1910 A 9-foot channel up to Stockton- ..------------------ _ H. Doc.1124, 60th Cong., 2d sess. July 25,1912 Improvement of Fremont Channel and McLeod Lake H. Doc. 581, 62d Cong., 2d sess. at Stockton. 1 Jan. 21,1927 A 26-foot channel up to Stockton..------ H. Doe. 554, ...----------- 68th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30, 1935 2 The original 30-foot channel up to Stockton ........ Senate committee print, 73d Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26,1937 The widened 30-foot channel up to Stockton..-------........ Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 Doc. 15,75th Cong., 1st sess. 1 May 17,1950 Modification of the navigation project to provide for H. Doc.752, 80th Cong., 2d sess. construction of a new turning basin adjacent to Rough and Ready Island; widen existing turning basin at Stockton; enlargement of Stockton Channel between existing turning basin and Weber Point; construction of leveed channel, as necessary, around Rough and Ready Island, including construction of a combination railroad and highway bridge; dredging a settling basin on San Joaquin River above the head of Burns Cutoff; elimination of dredging of a portion of Mormon Channel: filling of a portion of Mormon Channel and Mormon Slough; and for levee changes and levee protective works below Stockton. 1 Contains latest published maps. 2 Included in the Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6, 1933. Local cooperation. All requirements for work accomplished to date under the authorization of the River and Harbor Acts through August 26, 1937, have been complied with. In accordance with those acts, local interests were required to furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, rights-of-way, and suitable spoil disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance; contribute $1,307,500 to- ward the first cost of the dredging for the 26-foot project; provide terminal facilities; and assume maintenance of the levees. In accordance with the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950; local interests are required to (a) except for the new turning basin, fur- nish free of cost to the United States all necessary lands, easements, rights-of-way, and suitable spoil disposal areas for the new work and subsequent maintenance, when and as required; (b) agree to accept ownership of the combined rail and highway bridge upon completion of construction, together with maintenance, operation, and future replacement or alteration as may be required, provide and maintain any other bridges required over the waterway, a nd accomplish all necessary utility relocations and alterations and the maintenance thereof ; (c) contribute progressively as the project is constructed, at such rate as is satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army, a total of 1774 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 $530,000 in cash toward the cost of new work of the improvement; (d) prior to enlargement of Stockton Channel and construction of the channel around Rough and Ready Island, agree to provide, main- tain, and operate suitable terminal and related facilities at the site of the improvement under consideration; (e) agree to continue to maintain the levees along the deepwater channel including those pro- vided with bank protection by the Federal Government and those bordering the improved channel around Rough and Ready Island; and (f) agree to hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from construction, maintenance, and operation of the pro- posed improvements. The necessary assurances for compliance with the above requirements of the 1950 authorization will be requested from local interests upon completion of detailed project plans. Terminal facilities. The harbor facilities at the Port of Stockton, Calif., consist of 55 piers, wharves and docks which are located along the San Joaquin River and on the Stockton, Mormon, and Fremont Channels. With the exception of four facilities on the San Joaquin River and three on Mormon Channel, all facilities are located on Stockton Channel or in proximity thereto. Nearly half of the port's water terminals are bulkhead-type shore wharves with sufficient depths of water to accommodate ordinary river craft; the ocean terminals are concrete marginal wharves; and the remainder are generally open pile, timber-decked piers, shore wharves, or offshore wharves. Gen- eral cargo facilities (6 in number) and petroleum handling facilities (7 in number), are indicative of the foremost items of waterborne commerce handled at the port. A marine service station and facilities for handling ore and other bulk materials, creosote and treated piling, and fruits and vegetables, are included in the harbor facilities. About one-half of the waterfront facilities are owned by the city of Stockton and are under the jurisdiction of the Stockton Port Dis- trict, governed by the board of port commissioners. The Stockton Port District is the agency operating the Stockton Ocean terminal, comprised of seven public wharves and a bulk-material wharf pro- viding 3,335 feet of berthing space in depths of 28 and 29 feet, mean lower low water, with approximately 303,400 square feet of transit sheds, as well as 508 feet of open wharf. Eight oceangoing vessels can be accommodated at one time at the public ocean terminal. The transit sheds are provided with rail connections by the Stockton pub- lic belt railroad. The port also owns and operates five storage ware- houses with a total of 799,420 square feet of storage area available for public merchandise, equipped with portable mechanized handling equipment and served by trackage of the belt railroad, adjacent to the public ocean terminal which includes a cotton warehouse and compress with 246,400 square feet of floor area and a grain terminal. The grain terminal has a floor area of 185,140 square feet and a cubical capacity of 3,414,600 feet. It has a storage capacity of 2,500 tons of loose barley in 15 laminated wood bins, and space for approximately 35,000 tons of sacked grain. Bulk shipments are transferred to vessels by overhead conveyors having a maximum capacity of 250 tons of bulk grain or 50 tons of sacked grain per hour. Approximately 1,000,000 square feet open storage space is available at Stockton Port District public wharves for commodities not affected by weather conditions. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1775 The open storage space is readily accessible to trucks and is served by trackage of the belt railroad. Portable handling equipment and a 121/ 2-ton locomotive crane serve the storage areas on the port district property. Certain facilities at the Stockton port terminal are in use for military purposes. A naval supply depot (Stockton annex) has been completed on Rough and Ready Island, bounded by the Stockton deep water channel on the north side, San Joaquin River on the east side, and Burns Cutoff on the south and west sides. Shallow-draft facilities on the upper channel include 12,500 linear feet of wharves of which 8,620 linear feet are privately operated, the remainder being operated by the Stockton Port district. Included along these wharves are 341,600 square feet of transit sheds and 225,-- 370 square feet of storage warehouses. There are two privately owned cold-storage warehouses located on Mormon Channel with a total storage capacity of 1,582,750 cubic feet, of which 1,124,750 cubic feet are available for public storage. The port owns and operates the belt-line railroad, which connects with three transcontinental railroads and serves all facilities in the area; highway trucks are afforded easy access by paved street and roads. An excellent system of improved highways connects the port. with the Pacific coastal areas, as well as the surrounding agricul- tural area. Downstream from Stockton, the traffic is accommodated by bank landings and sheds, except at Antioch and near Pittsburg, where there are wharves for shallow and deep draft vessels. The terminal transfer facilities at the public ocean terminal of the port of Stockton are adequate for the present and immediate future. The 1952 tonnage reported in and out by the port of Stockton was nearly 2,000,000 tons. Of this amount, over 1,000,000 tons constitutes deep draft cargo and the balance barge traffic. There has been a sus- tained annual growth of traffic in and out of the port of Stockton. The port has expanded its loading and storage facilities to handle iron ore brought in by rail from Nevada; it is expected that this item will reach 1,000,000 tons a year. It is expected that construction of the facilities authorized by the 1950 River and Harbor-Flood Control Act will be required in the relatively near future to accommodate the additional requirements of industry and commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: None. Maintenance: Operations during the year included preliminary sur- veys, preparation of plans and specifications, condition surveys of the channel, and field reconnaissance, all or which were performed by hired labor; and the removal of 344,971 cubic yards of material at scattered locations in the Stockton deep water channel, of which 182,- 755 cubic yards were removed during October-November 1952, under contract by the utilization of the pipeline dredge Palmer and 162,216 cubic yards during November-December 1952, by hired labor and the Government-owned hopper dredge Hyde. Total cost during the fiscal year was $146,584.19 for maintenance. Total expenditures were $147,032.85. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 32 percent complete. Construction of the project was initiated in December 1877; further modifications were subsequently authorized 1776 REPORT OF CHIEF' OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 and accomplished. The 9-foot channel up to Stockton, authorized in 1910, was initiated in 1915 and completed in 1923. Improvement of Fremont Channel and McLeod Lake, authorized in 1912, was accom- plished in 1914. Dredging of the 26-foot channel up to Stockton, authorized in 1927, was initiated in 1930 and completed in 1933. The original 30-foot channel up to Stockton, which was included in the Public Works program under the National Industrial Recovery Act and subsequently authorized in 1935, was accomplished during 1934 and 1935. Dredging of the widened 30-foot channel, authorized in 1937, was initiated in 1938 and completed in October 1940; Mormon Channel was dredged from the junction with Stockton deep water channel to a point near Washington Street Bridge at Stockton in 1948. There has been no new work accomplished since that date. All work authorized prior to May 1950 is complete except for the dredging above the south line of Main Street in Stockton to a depth of 9 feet; local interests have advised that dredging above the south. line of Main Street will not be required. The turning basin in Stock- ton Channel is 725 fret wide and has a length of 1,900 feet along the northerly edge, tapering to 1,100 feet along the southerly edge. The controlling depth from mouth of the river in Suisun Bay to Mormon Channel, 41 miles, is 28 feet; thence to Edison Street, three- quarters of a mile, 22 feet; and thence to head of Eldorado Street, one-half mile, 9 feet. A 9-foot depth is available in Mormon Channel, up to Main Street, 0.9 mile; thence 2 feet to Center Street, head of navigation; and 9 feet in Fremont Channel and McLeod Lake. All depths are referred to mean lower low water. The channel is navi- gable during the entire year. The river, from its junction with Stockton Channel to the Mossdale Bridge (16 miles), usually has a controlling depth of 4 feet from April to June, inclusive, and from Mossdale Bridge to Hills Ferry (70 miles), head of navigation, the usual controlling depth is 3 feet from April to June, inclusive. Navigation in the section above the San Joaquin Bridge (Southern Pacific Railroad crossing) is im- practicable in the low stages after June. Work remaining to complete the project is the construction author- ized by the River and Harbor-Flood Control Act of May 7, 1950, for modification of the navigation project. Definite design studies and construction have not been initiated for this modification. The total cost for the project to June 30, 1953, was as follows: Funds New work Maintenance Total United States: Regular __.----------------------------------- $2, 851, 590. 48 $3, 145, 983. 81 $5, 997, 574. 29 Public works .... _ . _-......... .....----- ..... 1, 158, 347. 99----------..... 1, 158, 347. 99 Total United States funds .............------------. 4, 009, 938. 47 3, 145, 983. 81 7, 155, 922. 28 Contributed__.------...- ---........- __- ... ----..- ____ 1, 307, 500. 00 1, 250. 00 1, 308, 750.00 Total, all funds-............................. ..__ 5, 317, 438.47 3, 147, 233. 81 8, 464, 672. 28 The total expenditures were $7,156,156.55 including $1,158,347.99 from Public Works funds, of which $207,197.64 was for the 30-foot channel in Suisum Bay Channel. In addition, $1,308,750 was ex- pended from contributed funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1777 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ. ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated-.................... -$966.33 .... ...---------------------------...... - 2 $4, 009, 938. 47 Cost--_------------- 2 4, 009, 938.47 $55. 20 .......................-----------..............-------------------. Expenditures---...---...... ------------------------......... 25, 242.16 .....................--------------- 4,009, 938.47 Maintenance: Appropriated-......... 140, 000.00 108, 000. 00 $238, 749.45 $299,446. 13 $146, 550.00 3, 157, 243. 07 Cost-------------- 106, 260.87 62, 039.01 314, 509. 22 293, 547. 63 146, 584. 19 3, 145, 983. 81 Expenditures------........ 176, 677. 92 61, 866.47 315, 742. 73 293, 333. 24 147, 032. 85 3, 146, 218.08 1 In addition $1,307,500 for new work and $1,250 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. 2 Includes $1,158,347.99 from Public Works funds, of which $207,197.64 was for the 30-foot channel in Suisun Bay Channel. Other new work data: lEstimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------ $8, 628, 061. 53 6. STOCKTON AND MORMON CHANNELS (DIVERTING CANAL), CALIF. Location. This is an artificial cut located about 3 miles east of Stockton, Calif., which extends northwesterly about 41/2 miles to in- tersect the original Calaveras River Channel near the northeast corner of the city of Stockton. (See U. S. Geological Survey Sheet, Stock- ton quadrangle.) Existing project. This provides for diverting the waters of Mor- mon Slough before reaching Mormon and Stockton Channels by means of a dam in the slough 3 miles east of Stockton, and a canal 150 feet wide, with average cut of 8 feet, thence to the north branch of the Calaveras River, 4.63 miles; by the enlargement of the cross section of this branch to 1,550 square feet, thence to its mouth at San Joaquin River, 5 miles; and by the construction of a levee along the west side of the canal and the south side of the north branch of the Calaveras River from the material excavated. The height of the levee is limited by necessary railway and highway crossings to about 3 feet above the contemplated flood surface. The canal is empty during the greater part of the year, but at times of extreme flood there is a depth of about 12 feet, and at ordinary flood a depth of about 10 feet. The total Federal cost of new work for the project, completed in 1910, was $253,151.03, and the latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $8,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902 (H. Doc. 152, 55th Cong., 3d sess., and annual report for 1899, p. 3188). The latest published map is in House Document 256, 63d Congress, 1st session. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. See report on San Joaquin River, Calif. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: Operations during the year included preliminary surveys and preparation of plans and specifications, by hired labor. Bank repairs along the left bank of Calaveras River, near Stockton, were initiated in April 1953, by contract; 12,513 cubic yards of embankment were placed. Total cost of maintenance during the fiscal year was $8,861.81, and total expendi- tures were $8,757.20. 27038-53-voL. 2--50 1778 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of new work was initiated in July 1909, and all features of the project were completed in 1910. The structures involved are in good condition except for clear- ing and bank repairs required along banks of the channel to eliminate slippage and erosion of banks caused by flood waters. Most of the silt formerly deposited in Stockton and Mormon Channels is diverted therefrom by this canal, obviating serious inconveniences to naviga- tion and expensive annual dredging and providing diversion of flood flows past the city of Stockton. The total cost of the project to June 30, 1953 was $401,893.33, of which $253,151.03 was for new work and $148,742.30 for maintenance. Total expenditures were $401,788.72. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ... 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-----........ ----------- --------------------...........--............ ----------- ............----------....................... $253,151.03 Cost -----....-- ------------------------------------------------------ -- 253,151.03 Expenditures---.........------------------------............----------------............--............-------------........................ 253,151.03 Maintenance: Appropriated--------......... $8, 100.00 $8, 000.00 -$2,071.83 $7, 712. 47 $17, 500.00 157, 380.49 Cost___ .--.-------- 5, 573. 63 9, 359.45 6.36 7, 712.47 8, 861.81 148, 742.30 Expenditures---------........ 5, 237. 18 9, 695. 90 6.36 7, 712. 47 8, 757. 20 148, 637. 69 7. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the fiscal year was $16,001,08 for main- tenance, of which $7,246.01 was for authorized examination, survey, and review reports, and $8,755.07 for contingencies; total expenditures were $10,902.51. Cost and /tnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated.......... $12, 400.00 $50, 000.00 $39, 500.00 $9, 400.00 $16, 115. 00 $975, 441.80 Cost--------------- 54, 893. 12 46, 870. 76 24, 806.01 27, 950.87 16, 001. 08 974, 308.00 Expenditures---------........ 65, 343. 79 48, 007. 04 22, 374. 76 30, 213.33 10,902. 51 969, 264. 19 8. PLANT ALLOTMENT, SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated_..-....._.---.... -- $127,222.34 -$400,000.00 -$286,540.00-------.---- -$85, 339.09 Expenditures-------- $25, 163. 61 -640,361.40 -455,208.51 -33,612.69 -$148,776.90 -341 441. 06 RIVERS AND HARBORS-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1779 9. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to reportrequired to for- New work Maintenance com Feather River, Calif------------------------- 1951 --------------- 1 $5, 752. 47 Completed. Middle River and connecting channels, Calif_ - - 1951 2$8, 354. 22 2 1, 681. 53 Do. Mokelumne River, Calif ............__--__. 1951 8, 500.00 67, 537. 01 Do. Snagging and clearing under authority of sec 3 of the River and Harbor Act approved Mar. 2, 1945-.......------------------------------------ 1951 -------------- 2, 996. 65 Do. 1Includes $9.56 for maintenance for previous project. In addition, $6,159.90 for previous project and $3,840.10 for existing project for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. 2 Includes $1, 600 for new work and $790.23 for maintenance for previous project. 10. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 American and Sacramento Riv- Rivers and Harbors Com- ers at Sacramento, Calif., fur- mittee resolution, May ther development and expansion 10, 1945. of harbor. Bear River debris dam, Sacra- Rivers and Harbors Com- mento River and tributaries, mittee resolution, July Calif (report being made by 28, 1939. California Debris Commission). Chico Lariding to }Red Bluff, from Rivers and Harbors Com- Sacramento River, Calif. mittee resolution, Sept. 25, 1945. Dutch Slough, Sacramento River, Senate Public Works Com- Calif., elimination of tidal flow. mittee resolution, June 1, 1948. Franks Tract, Sacramento River, ....do _.................. Calif., elimination of tidal flow. Garfield, Utah, Great Salt Lake, River and Harbor Act, July 26,1951 Unfavor- with view to providing harbor July 24, 1946. able. for light-draft vessels. Great Salt Lake, Utah, vicinity of ... do -....-..... ..... _.. ----. do.-.---- Do. Garfield, with view to providing harbor for light-draft vessels. Red Bluff, Chico Landing, to Sac- Rivers and Harbors Com- ramento River, Calif. mittee resolution, Sept. 25, 1945. Sacramento and American Riv- Rivers and Harbors Com- ers at Sacramento, Calif., further mittee resolution, May development and expansion of 10, 1945. harbor. Sacramento, Calif., further devel- .... ------------- do ....... opment and expansion of harbor, on Sacramento and American Rivers. Saprmento River and tributaries, Rivers and Harbors Com- ;-lif., debris dam on Bear River mittee resolution, July (repbrt being made by California 28, 1939. Debris Commission). Sacramento River, Calif., from Rivers and Harbors Com- Chico Landing to Red Bluff. mittee resolution, Sept. 25, 1945. Sacramento River, Calif., elim- Senate Public Works Com- ination of tidal flow into lower mittee resolution, June 1, Sherman Island, Franks Tract 1948. and south of Dutch Slough and similar areas subject to tidal inundation so as to reduce the tidal prism of Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ..... do.... ---- ----- .......-------...........---- area, California, reduction of tidal prism. 1780 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 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 Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Rivers and Harbors Com- June 26, 1952 ..------......-----Unfavor- Calif., elimination of water hya- mittee resolution, Dec. able. cinth. 21, 1945. San Joaquin-Sacramento Delta, ..... do.......................... do ......------------......... Do. Calif., elimination of water hya- cinth. San Joaquin-Sacramento Delta Senate Public Works Com- ---------------------- area, Calif., reduction of tidal mittee resolution, June prism. 1, 1948. San Joaquin River and tributary Rivers and Harbors Com- June 26,1952 .......--------------Do. channels, elimination of water mittee resolution, Dec. hyacinth from Sacramento-San 21, 1945. Joaquin Delta, Calif. Sherman Island (lower), Sacra- Senate Public Works Com----------------------- mento River, Calif., elimination mittee resolution, June of tidal flow. 1, 1948. 11. SACRAMENTO RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, CALIF., FROM COLLINSVILLE TO SHASTA DAM Location. The Sacramento River rises in the Trinity Mountains in north-central California, flows in a general southerly direction about 374 miles and empties into Suisun Bay, an arm of San Francisco Bay at Collinsville, Calif. The works covered by this improvement are on the Sacramento River and tributaries from Collinsville to Shasta Dam, about mile 312. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangles of the area for Sacramento River and upper Butte Basin; Flournoy and Fruto quadrangles for Black Butte Reservoir; and the Tuscan Buttes, Tehama, Redding, and Hooker quadrangles for Table Mountain Reser- voir.) Existing project. The project comprises the enlargement of exist- ing levees on Sacramento River between vicinity of Moulton Weir and Ord bend; the construction of new levees from the present levee terminus to vicinity of Chico Landing; construction of a weir in vicin- ity of Chico Landing, extension of Moulton Weir, and construction of a bypass through Upper Butte Basin; the construction of new levees in lower Butte Basin; the enlargement of existing levees on Feather River; and the enlargement of existing levees in Sutter, Tisdale, Sacramento, and Yolo bypasses. In addition to the above, the project includes construction and channel enlargement on the fol- lowing minor tributaries of the Sacramento River: Antelope Creek; Chico and Mud Creeks and Sandy Gulch; Butte and Little Chico Creeks; Cherokee Canal; Elder Creek; Deer Creek (Tehama County) ; Thomes Creek, and Willow Creek. The authorization also provides for the construction of Black Butte Dam and Reservoir, an earthfill dam with 160,000 acre-feet gross storage capacity, for flood control and water conservation, which will be located about 9 miles westerly of Orland, Glenn County, Calif., on Stony Creek, a tributary entering the Sacramento River at mile 190; and for the construction of Iron Canyon Dam and Reservoir, with a gross storage capacity of 503,000 acre-feet, for flood control, water conservation, and power generation, to be located on the Sacramento FLOOD CONTROL--SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1781 River, mile 250, 3 miles north of Red Bluff, in Tehama and Shasta Counties, Calif. The above levee construction supplements the program of levee improvements which are being accomplished pursuant to the Flood Control Act of March 1, 1917, as amended by subsequent acts, includ- ing the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941, and which are reported by California Debris Commission under Improvement No. 4, "Sacra- mento River, Calif., Flood Control." The estimate of cost for new work (1953) of the principal features is as follows: Estimated cost Project Construction Lands an damages Total Levees, Sacramento River and tributaries, including Upper Butte Basin----- ------------------------- $31, 629, 000 ---------------- $31, 629, 000 Black Butte Dam and Reservoir_ _ _____ _ 14, 220, 800 $664, 200 14, 885, 000 Table Mountain (Iron Canyon) (low-level) dam and powerplant__- ------------- __--------------70, 475, 000 3, 664, 000 74, 139, 000 Total--....---------------------------- - 116, 324,800 4,328,200 120,653,000 The improvement was adopted by the Flood Control Act of Decem- ber 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 649, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map), which authorized to be appropriated for the initiation of the project the sum of $15,000,000; and as further amended by the Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 367, 81st Cong., 1st sess.), to include the necessary works of improvement for the protection of the upper Butte Basin. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. With respect to conservation storage to be provided by the Table Mountain (Iron Canyon) and Black Butte Reservoirs, payment, as determined by the Secretary of the Army upon the basis of continuing studies by the Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of the Army, and local organi- zations, is to be made to the United States by the State or other responsible agency for this storage when used. Chapter 1514 oflthe Statutes of 1945, State of California, approved July 19, 1945, provides for adoption of the project and for the fur- nishing of the required assurances of local cooperation for the levee and channel improvement work. These assurances have been fur- nished and accepted. All lands and rights-of-way required to date have been furnished by the State of California. Operations and results during fiscal year. a. Construction and en- largement of levees and local improvements on Sacramento River and major and minor tributaries: Preliminary engineering, including field surveys and preparation of detailed plans and contract plans and specifications, was continued. The Federal cost of new work during the fiscal year was $37,241.77, and expenditures were $35,632.66. b. Black Butte Reservoir: There were no operations and no ex- penditures during the fiscal year, and no costs were incurred. c. Table Mountain Reservoir: There were no operations and no expenditures during the fiscal year, and no costs were incurred. 1782 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Total cost of new work for the entire project during the fiscal year was $37,241.77, and total expenditures were $35,632.66. Condition at end of fiscal year. a. Construction and enlargement of levees and local improvements on Sacramento River and major and minor tributaries: Preliminary engineering, including field surveys and preparation of detailed plans and contract plans and specifica- tions, is being continued. Construction of the project was initiated in May 1949 with the construction of levees on the north and south banks of Deer Creek, Tehama County, which was completed in November 1949. Channel improvement and levee construction along Little Chico and Butte Creeks from Highway 99E downstream 8.7 miles, near Chico, Calif., was completed in April 1952. The project is about 6 percent complete. Levee work remaining to be done includes enlargement of existing levees on Sacramento River between Moulton Weir and Ord Bend; on Feather River between Marysville and Gridley; and on Sutter, Tis- dale, Yolo, lower Yolo, and Sacramento bypasses; construction of new levees on Sacramento River from Butte City to Chico Landing and in lower Butte Basin. In addition to the above, the project includes un- completed levee construction and channel enlargement on the follow- ing minor tributaries of the Sacramento River : Antelope Creek; Little Chico-Butte Creek above Highway 99E, Chico, Mud, and Sandy Gulch Creeks; Cherokee Canal; Elder Creek; Deer Creek (Tehama County) ; Thomes Creek; and Willow Creek. Construction of bypass levees and necessary works of improvements for the protection of the upper Butte Basin, as authorized by the Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 367, 81st Cong.), also remains to be accomplished. Total cost of new work to June 30, 1953, was $1,725,229.33, and total expenditures were $1,724,708.11. b. Black Butte Dam and Reservoir: Preliminary engineering, in- cluding site explorations and laboratory testing, is about 18 percent complete. Further preliminary engineering activities have been dis- continued due to lack of funds. Construction has not been initiated for this project. Total cost of new work to June 30, 1953, was $101,260.11 and total expenditures were $101,260.11. c. Table Mountain (Iron Canyon) Dam and Reservoir: Prelimi- nary engineering for the project is about 30 percent completed. Only portions of the definite project report have been completed; no work on the preparation of plans and specifications is in progress. Further preliminary investigations and engineering studies for the reservoir have been indefinitely delayed because of lack of agreement among local interests and State and Federal agencies concerned as to the need, with respect to flood control and economic justification, for con- struction of the reservoir at the present time, particularly since the upper Butte Basin bypass plan for flood protection which was author- ized in 1950 would protect one of the areas for which Iron Canyon Reservoir would furnish flood protection. Total cost of new work to June 30, 1953, was $614,608.07, and total expenditures were $637,608.07. Total cost of new work and total expenditures for the entire project to June 30, 1953, were as follows: FLOOD CONTROL--SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1783 Project Total cost of Total expendi- new work tures Sacramento River and major and minor tributaries ........ ........... _ $1, 725, 229. 33 $1, 724, 708. 11 Black Butte Dam and Reservoir_________ _______________-- - _ 101, 260. 11 101, 260. 11 Table Mountain (Iron Canyon) Dam and Reservoir--------------------. 614, 608.07 637, 608.07 Total ............................. . __ .. ... ...... 2, 441, 097. 51 2, 463, 576. 29 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated- ....... 1$525, 000.00 $695, 000. 00 $216, 108. 07 -$2, 239. 89-------- $2, 588, 868. 18 --------------- Cost Expenditures- -.. 266, 649. 73 618, 151. 78 594, 788. 06 255, 438. 10 $37, 241. 77 135, 813. 18 673, 367. 55 557, 003.69 315, 035.66 35, 632. 66 2, 441, 097. 51 2, 463, 576.29 Other new work data: _ __$124, Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ----------------- 770. 67 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_ .... _ 124, 770. 67 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project -- ------------- 118, 064, 131. 82 12. FOLSOM RESERVOIR, SACRAMENTO RIVER BASIN, CALIF. Location. The Folsom Dam site is on the American River about 21/2 miles above or northeasterly of the town of Folsom in Sacra- mento County, Calif., about 1 mile below the confluence of the north and south forks of this stream, and about 20 miles upstream from the city of Sacramento. The reservoir will extend from the dam site up the main river to this confluence and about 14 miles farther upstream in each of the two forks. The American River system originates on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, and the main river flows into the Sacramento River at the city of Sacramento. The lower portion of the American River, 25 miles below Folsom, is in the Sacramento Valley. The drainage area of the river system contains 2,115 square miles of which 1,875 square miles are above the dam site. (See U. S. Geological Survey Folsom, Auburn, and Placerville quadrangles of the area.) Existing project. The authorization provided initially for the con- struction of a dam, with gross storage capacity of 355,000 acre-feet, and facilities for future power generation. The project, as modified, provides for the construction of a multiple purpose storage reservoir for flood control, irrigation, municipal water supply, and power generation. The project provides for the reservoir to be constructed with a gross storage capacity of 1 million acre-feet and further pro- vides for simultaneous construction of the power facilities by the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, and subsequent maintenance and opera- tion of the completed project by that agency in conjunction with other units of the Central Valley project. The authorization also provides for the dam to be operated for flood control in accordance with criteria established by the Secretary of the Army. The reservoir will be formed by construction of earthfill wing dams and a gated concrete 1784 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 gravity dam in the river channel with a maximum height of approxi- mately 340 feet and crest length of 1,400 feet. The earth fill wing dams on each side of the river with a maximum height of 145 feet will complete the closure; the crest length of the right wing dam will be about 6,700 feet and the left wing dam about 2,100 feet. An earthfill auxiliary dam is provided at Mormon Island, about 21/2 miles easterly from the main dam, with a maximum height of 110 feet and a crest. length of about 4,820 feet. Eight earth fill dikes with a total crest length of approximately 11,700 feet and maximum height of 10 feet to 100 feet, close saddles in the reservoir perimeter. Outlet facilities: will be provided for irrigation and flood control releases and for power generation; this will enable the installation of power generating equipment of about 160,000 kilowatts by the Bureau of Reclamation. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $65,335,000, of which $3,078,900 is for lands and damages and $62,256,100 for construction, including $4,967,000 for penstocks, trash racks, penstock face gates, and tailrace excavation being constructed by the Corps of Engineers for and in coordination with the facilities being built at the Folsom site by the Bureau of Reclamation. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 649, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map), as modified by the American River Basin Development Act (Public Law 356, October 14, 1949, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation. None required, except payment for conservation costs when used; these costs have not yet been allocated. The State of California officially adopted the project by chapter 1514 of the Statutes of 1945, State of California, approved July 19, 1945. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Preparation of project plans and contract plans and specifications was continued throughout the fiscal year. Surveys for sedimentation ranges, prepa- ration of operation and maintenance manuals, operation of the Govern- ment camp facilities, and engineering studies to develop criteria for flood control operation of Folsom Reservoir, and acquisition of land (including improvements, disposals and damages) were continued during the fiscal year. Construction of the Folsom Dam and appurtenant works, initiated in October 1951, by continuing contract, was continued during the year. The contractor's operations during the fiscal year were restricted due to discovery of the fault zone under the left abutment and loss of the construction trestle in January 1953 due to failure of the cofferdam. Work placed during the year included the following items: 4,676,393 cubic yards excavation; 3,870,500 cubic yards embankment; 114,429 cubic yards mass concrete for dam; 59,143 linear feet grout holes drilled and 31,972 linear feet pressure grouting; 32,721 tons sand and gravel, 7,247 tons dredge tailings, 8,021 tons sand and gravel filters, and 9,562 tons rock riprap; 77,213 pounds steel reinforcement, 99,261 pounds structural steel, and 4,116 pounds miscellaneous iron and steel; and 513 acres cleared. Construction of a river diversion tunnel and access road to the power plant, initiated in May 1951 by contract, was completed in July 1952: work placed during the year consisted of 864 cubic yards unclassified FLOOD CONTROL-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1785 excavation and 1,869 cubic yards embankment for the access road. Construction of Mormon Island auxiliary dam, which was initiated by continuing contract in February 1951, was completed in July 1952. Work placed during the fiscal year included the following items: 24,590 cubic yards unclassified excavation; 15,897 cubic yards ditch and canal excavation; and 5,743 cubic yards fill. Experimental grout- ing through earthfill and foundation rock was accomplished by hired labor and rented equipment from January to March 1953. Riprap- ping of the upstream slope of Mormon Island auxiliary dam, by con- tract, was accomplished from December 1952, to June 1953; 168,298 tons dumped riprap were placed. Relocation of South Fork Road, initiated in June 1952, was continued and is 74 percent complete; construction of South Fork Road, Sweet- water Creek extension, initiated by contract in February 1953, is 90 percent complete; and reservoir clearing (area "A"), initiated in April 1953 by contract, is 14 percent complete. Relocation of Natoma Canal and appurtenant facilities, initiated in January 1953 by contract, is 74 percent complete. Work placed during the year under this con- tract included the following items: 27,000 cubic yards ditch excava- tion; 53,000 cubic yards pipe excavation; 3,000 cubic yards structural excavation; 2,000 cubic yards compacted backfill; 6,700 cubic yards compacted dike; 13,300 cubic yards noncompacted dike; 1,755 cubic yard dredged tailings fill; 4,200 pounds miscellaneous metal; 27,500 pounds steel reinforcement; 1,167 linear feet metal flume; and 9,151 linear feet various pipes. Relocation of Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s power distribution lines, by negotiated contract, initiated in February 1952, was continued and is 65 percent complete, and relocation of their Halsey Junction-Newark power transmission line, by negotiated continuing contract, initiated in November 1951, was continued and is 90 percent complete. Work in connection with furnishing and installing pumping plant equipment, by continuing contract, initiated in June 1951, was con- tinued and is 99 percent complete. Fabrication of equipment, previ- ously initiated under continuing supply contracts, was continued throughout the year and status is as follows: tandem slide gates, started in June 1951, 99 percent complete; 140-ton gantry crane and appurtenances, started in April 1952, 47 percent complete; fixed-wheel gates, frames, and anchorage for penstocks, started in May 1952, 55 percent complete; penstock gate hoists and appurtenances, started in May 1952, 80 percent complete; and tainter gates and appurtenances, started in May 1952, 63 percent complete. The cost of new work during the fiscal year was $15,261,242.07, and expenditures were $15,660,161.40. Condition at end of fiscal year. New work: Construction of this project was initiated in October 1948; the project is about 46 percent complete. The closure date is scheduled for April 1955. Definite de- sign studies are complete. Preparation of contract plans and speci- fications and operation of Government camp were continued. Acqui- sition of lands is about 73 percent complete. The following features have been completed: Five of the eight earthfill dikes required; the Government administration and operational buildings; excavation for the diversion tunnel and for the main dam abutment; Mormon 1786 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Island auxiliary dam including riprapping; relocation of North Fork Ditch Co. buildings and utilities; relocation of Folsom-Auburn Road; and fabrication of slide gates for main dam outlet works. Work under way includes: Relocation of power transmission and power distribution lines; construction of main dam and appurte- nances, 32 percent complete; pumping plant equipment for north fork and Natomas permanent facilities; fabrication of the gates, gate hoists, and gantry crane; Natomas Canal relocation and appurtenant facilities, 74 percent complete; South Fork Road relocation and bridge, 74 percent complete; South Fork Road, Sweetwater Creek section extension, 90 percent complete; reservoir clearing (area "A"), 14 percent complete; and sedimentation ranges. Work remaining to complete the project includes: Completion of items now under construction and relocation of telephone lines; reser- voir clearing (area "B") ; removal of improvements from reservoir area; Green Valley Road relocation; grouting and drainage-concrete dam; grouting-earth dam; precipitation and temperature gages and local radio transmission; recreation facilities and malaria control; and preparation of operation and maintenance manuals. Design and construction programs of the Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation have been coordinated to provide for or- derly prosecution of the project and construction work to be accom- plished by the Corps of Engineers in the interest of power develop- ment is under way. The total cost of new work to date was $29,897,389.11, and total exepnditures were $29,591,288.88. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated- ........ $1,000,000.00 $3,100,000.00 $4,400,000.00 $6,870,000.00 $16,917,000.00 $32,869,000.00 Cost--.. .____ . __ 865, 395. 14 1, 372, 848. 28 2, 924, 498.93 8, 893, 048. 57 15,261,242.07 29, 897, 389.11 Expenditures ....-------- 771, 298. 73 1, 314, 301, 06 2, 924, 688. 53 8, 356, 705. 85 15,660,161.40 29, 591, 288. 88 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ------------------- -$466, 768. 10 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_ .--- - 8, 800, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_------- 8, 333, 231.90 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ---------------------- 23,666,000.00 13. CALAVERAS RIVER AND LITTLEJOHN CREEK AND TRIBUTARIES, INCLUDING HOGAN AND FARMINGTON RESERVOIRS, CALIF. Location. The streams comprising the Calaveras River and Little- john Creek groups rise in the Sierra Nevada and its foothills, flow westerly across the flat lands of San Joaquin Valley and empty into the San Joaquin River directly, or through various sloughs, in the vicinity of Stockton, Calif. The Littlejohn Creek group drains 487 square miles, of which 184 square miles are below the base of the foot- hills; the watershed is located in Calaveras, Stanislaus, and San FLOOD CONTROL---SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1787 Joaquin Counties. The three principal stream systems of the group are, from south to north, Lone Tree Creek, Littlejohn Creek, and Duck Creek. This group is bounded on the south by Stanislaus River water- shed, and on the north by the Calaveras River group. The Calaveras River group drains 173 square miles below the base of the foothills and 560 square miles above. It is located in Calaveras and San Joaquin Counties, and is bounded on the south by Littlejohn Creek group watershed, and on the north by Mokelumne River watershed. The two principal streams of the group are, from south to north, Calaveras River and Bear Creek. The valley lands are essentially a delta area in which the streams of both groups are more or less inter- connected by creeks and swales. (See U. S. Geological Survey Valley Springs quadrangle for Hogan Reservoir area and Trigo and Bache- lor Valley quadrangles for Farmington Reservoir area.) Existing project. This provides for- a. Construction of Farmington Dam and Reservoir, with a gross storage capacity of 52,000 acre-feet, construction of a diversion channel from Duck Creek to Littlejohn Creek and of two dikes across down- stream channels leading from Duck Creek to Mormon slough, and enlargement of downstream Littlejohn Creek channels for flood con- trol. The reservoir is formed by an earthfill dam with a maximum height of about 58 feet and a length of about 7,800 feet; is located on Littlejohn Creek 31/2 miles upstream from Farmington and about 18 miles easterly of Stockton, Calif. The outlet works are located in the right abutment and consist of two rectangular concrete conduits, each 6 feet by 9 feet, controlled by slide gates, and a stilling basin. A concrete broad-crested weir approximately 95 feet long, located in the right abutment, serves as the spillway. The Duck Creek diversion, located approximately 1 mile east of Farmington, comprises an earth dike across Duck Creek with two pipe outlets, an overflow concrete weir adjacent thereto, and a diversion channel approximately 5,000 feet long with a capacity of 2,000 cubic feet per second to Littlejohn Creek. The two dikes across the downstream channels are of earth- fill construction and are located approximately 3 and 8 miles, respec- tively, west of Farmington. Enlargement of downstream Littlejohn Creek channels will consist of clearing, channel excavation, and minor levee construction. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $3,729,000, of which $3,058,800 is for construction and $670,200 for lands and damages. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance and operation of Farmington Dam and Reservoir is $12,800. b. Construction of a new dam and reservoir (Hogan) with a gross storage capacity of 325,000 acre-feet, on Calaveras River, about 30 miles northeast of Stockton, Calif., for flood control and other pur- poses. The improvement will be comprised of an earthfill dam, with a height of about 213 feet, incorporating the existing dam in the new structure, together with three related earthfill auxiliary dams. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $15,111,000, of which $14,973,800 is for construction and $137,200 for lands and damages. The estimate for annual cost of maintenance (based on 1940 price in- dex) is $7,600. c. The channel and levee work on Bear Creek would consist of en- 1788 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 larging 14.4 miles of existing channel, excavating 1.3 miles of new ,channel, and constructing about 30.1 miles of levee. This work would extend along the south channel of Bear Creek from Jackstone Road, about 2 miles south of Lockeford, Calif., to Disappointment slough, a delta channel which connects with San Joaquin River. This con- struction would provide a channel of 4,000 cubic feet per second capacity with 3 feet of levee freeboard. The necessary bridge al- terations in connection with this construction would be accomplished by local interests. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $678,000, for construction. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act of .December 22, 1944. ( See H. Doc. 545, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map.) Recommended modifications of project. In House Document No. 367, 81st Congress, 1st session, a plan of improvement was recom- mended which would provide for construction of a levee on the right bank of the Stockton diverting canal and incidental channel improve- ment, such work to extend from its source at Mormon slough to its :confluence with the lower Calaveras River. The recommended work would supplement the authorized Hogan Reservoir, and would control Calaveras River floods by confining regulated flows to leveed channels. The estimate of Federal cost for new work (1948) is $52,000. Local cooperation. None is required for construction of Farming- ton Dam and Reservoir. Payment for conservation storage in Hogan Reservoir, when used, is to be made to the United States by the State of California or other responsible agency. Arrangements for such repayment have not been undertaken as yet. The State of California has officially adopted the project by chapter 1514 of the Statutes of 1945, State of California, approved July 19, 1945. The State of Cali- fornia or other responsible local agencies must give assurances satis- factory to the Secretary of the Army that for the Duck Creek diversion structures and dikes, the enlarged downstream Littlejohn Creek chan- nels, and Bear Creek channel and levee improvements they will (1) provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for construction of the works; (2) make all necessary bridge and utility alterations; (3) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works; and (4) maintain and operate all works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Chapter 1514, Statutes of State of California, 1945, approved by the Governor of that State on July 19, 1945, provided for the furnishing of the assur- ances for the Duck Creek diversion structures and dikes and the Bear Creek levee and channel improvements. Duck Creek diversion struc- tures and dikes were transferred to the State of California for main- tenance by Sacramento District letter dated June 19, 1952. This con- struction was accepted by the State of California by letter dated July 3, 1952. Senate bill No. 26, signed by the Governor of Califor- nia on April 16, 1952, modified the 1945 Statutes of the State of Cali- fornia to authorize furnishing of assurances for the enlargement of the channels of Littlejohn Creek below Farmington Dam. Assurances have not been requested from local interests for the Bear Creek channel and levee improvements pending completion of project FLOOD CONTROL--SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1789 plans. Assurances were furnished and all requirements have been complied with for the Duck Creek diversion structures and dikes. Assurances for the enlargement of the downstream Littlejohn Creek channels were requested from local interests in January 1952. The 1953 California State Legislature appropriated the necessary funds for the acquisition of rights-of-way for the downstream channel im- provements, and the State is now proceeding with acquisition activi- ties and will accomplish the necessary utility modifications. Operations and results during fiscal yea . New work: a. Farmington Reservoir: Preliminary engineering, including prep- aration of contract plans and specifications, was continued. Relocation of Pacific Gas & Electric Co. power transmission lines, by negotiated contract, which was started in May 1952, was completed in December 1952. Installation of local and net wire transmission for stream gage station, near Farmington, was accomplished during February and March 1953, by supply contract and hired labor. Removal of floatable debris from the reservoir area was accomplished from March through May 1953, by hired labor and rented equipment. Construction of embankment slope protection, installation of relief wells, and con- struction of connecting channel between Littlejohn Creek and Rock Creek, by contract, was initiated in December 1952, is 25 percent comn- plete, and is scheduled for completion in October 1953. The reservoir regulation manual was completed in June 1953. Survey of sedimen- tation ranges was under way throughout the fiscal year. Farmington Reservoir and the Duck Creek Channel improvement were operated for flood control under interim regulations during the 1952-53 flood season, by the Federal Government and local interests, respectively. Duck Creek Channel improvements were transferred to the State of California June 19, 1952, and accepted for operation and maintenance on July 3, 1952. Only minor flood flows occurred and no appreciable amount of floodwaters was stored in the reservoir. The total cost of new work for Farmington Reservoir during the fiscal year was $277,119.70 from United States funds and $7.51 from contributed funds, a total of $277,127.21. Total expenditures for new work were $280,727.19, of which $280,651.78 was from United States funds and $75.41 from contributed funds, which together with a credit of $167.16, represents a refund to the State of California of contrib- uted funds in the amount of $242.57 in excess of costs chargeable to local interests. b. Bear Creek channel improvements: There were no operations, no expenditures, and no costs were incurred. c. Hogan Reservoir: There were no operations, no expenditures, and no costs were incurred. Maintenance: Farmington Reservoir. Periodic gage reading and other operational functions, including repairs to gages, were accom- plished by hired labor during the fiscal year, and operation of the dam and gates during the 1952-53 flood season was accomplished by hired labor. Miscellaneous maintenance, including repairs to fence and gates and removal and burning of rubbish, was accomplished by hired labor from August to December 1952. Total cost of maintenance during the fiscal year was $3,865.88 from Federal funds, and total expenditures were $3,708.58. 1790 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The costs and expenditures for the entire project during the fiscal year were as follows: Funds New work Maintsenance Total costs Expenditures United States funds------------------ $277, 119. 70 $3, 865. 88 $280, 985. 58 $284, 360.36 Contributed funds - ____ - 7. 51 ---------------- 7. 51 75. 41 Total ............-.............. 277, 127. 21 3, 865. 88 280, 993. 09 284, 435. 77 Condition at end of fiscal year. New work: a. Farmington Reservoir: Farmington project is about 81 percent completed. Preliminary engineering is substantially completed, ex- cept for preparation of contract plans and specifications for down- stream Littlejohn Creek channel improvement. Acquisition of real estate lands, and/or flowage easements has been completed except for legal proceedings. Construction work on this project was initiated in July 1949, and the following major features have been completed: Construction of the outlet works, including installation of slide gates and appurtenances; main dam and spillway was completed in June 1951; Duck Creek channel improvement was completed in November 1951; relocation of portions of Sonora Road; relocation of telephone lines, and power transmission and distribution lines; construction of Littlejohn Creek gaging station; installation of local and net wire transmission for stream gaging station; and removal of floatable debris from the reservoir area. Construction of embankment slope protec- tion, installation of relief wells, and construction of connecting chan- nel between Littlejohn Creek and Rock Creek is 25 percent complete. The work remaining to complete Farmington project includes chan- nel improvement on Littlejohn Creek below Farmington Dam, con- struction of stream gaging station with local and net wire transmis- sion, and completion of embankment slope protection, installation of relief wells, and upstream connecting channel. It is estimated that this work will be completed in fiscal year 1954. Total cost of new work for Farmington Reservoir to June 30, 1953, was $3,016,295.08 from United States funds and $6,757.43 from con- tributed funds, a total of $3,023,052.51. Total expenditures were $2,- 986,254.41 from United States funds and $6,757.43 from contributed funds, a total of $2,993,011.84. Total cost of maintenance for Farmington Reservoir to June 30, 1953, was $3,865.88 from United States funds, and total expenditures were $3,708.58. b. Bear Creek channel improvements: Engineering studies for the Bear Creek channel improvements are about 28 percent complete and further studies are delayed until agreement is reached with local in- terests regarding the plan of improvement; construction has not been started for this improvement. Total cost of new work for the Bear Creek channel improvements was $17,056.99 from Federal funds, and total expenditures were $17,056.99. c. Hogan Reservoir: Preliminary enginering for Hogan Reservoir is about 18 percent complete and includes preparation of project plans and investigation of alternative upstream storage sites. Construction FLOOD CONTROL-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1791 work has not been started for this project. Total cost of new work for Hogan Reservoir was $122,179.72 from Federal funds, and total expenditures were $122,179.72. Total costs and expenditures for the entire project to June 30, 1953, were as follows: Funds New work Mainteance Total costs Expenditures costs costs United States funds ---------------- $3, 155, 531. 79 $3, 865. 88 $3, 159, 397. 67 $3, 129, 199. 70 Contributed funds .---------.... ------------ 6, 757. 436, 757.43 6, 757. 43 Total-... ----------------------- .. . 3,162, 289. 22 3,865.88 3,166,155.10 3,135. 957.13 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated---- _-- $308, 000. 00 $1,750,000.00 $1,420,000.00 $181, 179. 72 .........------------ $3, 871, 179. 72 Cost--------------- 230, 017. 38 503, 871, 01 1, 533, 887. 71 473, 275. 27 $277, 119. 70 3, 155, 531. 79 Expenditures --------- 212, 121. 78 418, 608. 67 1, 567, 095. 49 510, 994. 18 280, 651. 78 3, 125, 491. 12 Maintenance: Appropriated ............. ------------------------...------------ -----.......... ------- 8, 000. 00 8, 000.00 Cost.-------...... ------------....------------......----------- ...............------------ 3, 865. 88 3, 865. 88 Expenditures .... ...------------------------ ..------------.....------------ 3, 708. 58 3, 708. 58 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 --------------------- $285, 392. 09 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954---------- 285, 392. 09 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project--------------------- 15, 646, 820. 28 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated....- ............-.... ------------- ___ ... $7, 000.00 1 -$242. 57 $6, 757. 43 Cost--------- ------------------------------------ 6, 749. 92 7. 51 6, 757. 43 Expenditures--------- -------- --------------------- 6, 924. 59 -167. 16 6, 757. 43 1 Refund of trust funds. 14. LOWER SAN JOAQUIN RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, INCLUDING TUOLUMNE AND STANISLAUS RIVERS, CALIF. Location. The San Joaquin River has its sources in the Sierra Nevada, and flows generally southwest through the mountains and foothills to the vicinity of Friant, where it enters the flat alluvial valley through which it flows west 60 miles to Mendota midway of the valley floor. At Mendota the river turns northwest and flows 157 miles to Mossdale at the head of the San Joaquin Delta, an extensive area of reclaimed tidal swamplands through which the river flows with nu- merous side channels and sloughs to join the Sacramento River at the head of Suisun Bay near Pittsburg. The river drains an area of 1792 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 17,000 square miles. The Tuolumne and Stanislaus Rivers, two of the principal tributaries of the San Joaquin River, likewise have their sources in the Sierra Nevada, and flow in a generally westerly direc- tion through the mountains and foothills to enter the alluvial valley and join the main river from the east in its lower reaches. Stockton, at the head of the delta, and Fresno, just south of the San Joaquin watershed, are the principal commercial and distributing centers serv- ing the area under consideration. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangles of the area.) The lower San Joaquin River is under improvement for navigation, the existing project providing for a 30-foot ship channel to Stockton and various minor improvements for the benefits of light-draft navigation in the delta channels. Existing project. This improvement provides for- a. Construction of New Melones Dam and Reservoir on Stanislaus River, about 14 miles above the town of Knights Ferry, Calif., for flood control and other purposes. The project provides for construc- tion of a concrete gravity dam with a storage capacity of 1,100,000 acre-feet. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $51,153,000, of which $47,130,600 is for construction and $4,022,400 for lands and damages. The latest (1940 price index) estimate for annual cost of maintenance and operation is $30,000. b. An expenditure toward the first cost of Cherry Valley Reservoir and the New Don Pedro Reservoir in the Tuolumne River Basin, in an amount justified by proportionate benefits to flood control, for the equivalent of 340,000 acre-feet of flood-control storage at the Jackson- ville Reservoir site. The program of development on the Tuolumne River involves a cooperative arrangement between the Federal Govern- ment and local Tuolumne River interests, comprising the city and county of San Francisco and the Turlock and Modesto irrigation dis- tricts. Under the initial phase of this arrangement, local interests are constructing Cherry Valley Reservoir with financial participation from the Federal Government, and, in return for such participation, will operate the reservoir in conjunction with their Hetch Hetchy and existing Don Pedro Reservoirs to obtain flood control as agreed with the Secretary of the Army. The Cherry Valley Reservoir consists of a multiple-purpose dam and reservoir for flood control, municipal water supply, power generation, and other purposes. It is located in the upper Tuolumne River watershed 25 miles east of the town of Sonora, Calif. The dam is a composite earth and rock embankment 315 feet high and 2,500 feet long, which will create a reservoir with a capacity of 268,000 acre-feet below the spillway crest. Under the final phase of the project, local interests will construct new Don Pedro Reservoir with further financial assistance on the part of the Federal Govern- ment, and will operate 340,000 acre-feet of storage in the reservoir for flood control, as prescribed, in lieu of flood storage in Cherry Valley, Hetch Hetchy, and existing Don Pedro Reservoirs. The esti- mate of total Federal contribution (1953), as justified by proportionate benefits to flood control, is $12 million. c. Construction of levee and channel improvements on the lower San Joaquin River and tributaries consisting of the improvement of the existing levee system along the river below the mouth of the Merced River by raising and strengthening the existing levees; for construc- FLOOD CONTROL-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1793 tion of new levees; for revetment of banks where required; for chan- nel improvements; and for the acquisition of flowage rights on natu- ral overflow lands generally downstream of Skaggs Bridge and up- stream of Merced River where necessary to insure continued effective- ness of channel storage. The flowage rights are to be provided by the State of California or other responsible local agency. These chan- nel and levee improvements are designed to supplement the reservoir units in a and b above by providing channel capacities along the San Joaquin River sufficient to safely pass regulated flows. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $5,598,000 for construction. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. (See H. R. Flood Control Committee Doc. 2, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map.) Recommended modifications of project. In House Document No. 367, 81st Congress, 1st session, it was recommended that power-gen- erating facilities, not now included in the authorized project, be con- structed concurrently with and as part of New Melones Dam. For an initial installation of 41,000 kilowatts, the first cost is estimated (May 1948) at $4,727,000, and the annual cost for maintenance and operation at $194,400. Local cooperation. a. New Melones Reservoir (Stanislaus River) : The State of California or other responsible agency will be required to pay for the conservation storage when used. Such payment will be based upon future cost allocation studies by the Department of the Army. The State of California has officially adopted the project by chapter 1514, Statutes of State of California, 1945, approved by the Governor of that State, July 19, 1945. b. In Tuolumne Basin: Local interests are to construct, maintain, and operate the dams and reservoirs, allocate storage for flood control, and agree to operate such storage in accordance with rules and regula- tions prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Local interests have agreed by means of a negotiated contract to construct, maintain, and operate in the interest of flood control, the Cherry Valley Reservoir, as well as allocate flood control storage space in their existing facili- ties until such time as the New Don Pedro Dam and Reservoir is con- structed by local interests and flood control storage is provided therein. The existing Don Pedro Reservoir is now being operated for flood control in accordance with regulations. c. San Joaquin River: The State of California or other responsible local agencies are to give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will: (1) furnish flowage rights to overflow cer- tain lands along the main San Joaquin River, and all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for construction of levees; (2) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works in the San Joaquin River and tributary channels, and their subsequent maintenance and operation; and (3) maintain all levees and channel improvements after completion in accordance with regu- lations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Chapter 1514, Stat- utes of State of California, 1945, approved by the Governor of that State on July 19, 1945, provides for furnishing the requirements for the levee and channel improvement work. These assurances will be furnished when required. 278038-53--voL. 2--51 1794 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: a. New Melones (Stanislaus River) : There were no operations dur- ing the fiscal year, no costs were incurred, and there were no expendi- tures. b. Cherry Valley Reservoir, Tuolumne River Basin: Engineering and design studies, including preparation of rules and regulations for flood-control operation, reviewing and approving plans, specifications, and design analyses, were continued. The contractors, City and County of San Francisco, Turlock irrigation district, and Modesto irrigation district, operated the existing Don Pedro Reservoir facili- ties for flood control (phase I of the project) during the year in accordance with requirements of the contract. Compilation of tech- nical supporting data and derivation of rules and regulations cover- ing flood-control operations under phase II of the project (Cherry Valley Reservoir) were continued during the fiscal year. Construc- tion of Cherry Valley Reservoir was continued; operations included initiation of work on the diversion and outlet tunnel and shaft and on stripping and grouting of the dam foundation. c. Construction of channel improvement works and levee construc- tion on lower San Joaquin River and tributaries: Operations during the year included continuation of preliminary engineering, design studies, design memorandum, and preparation of brief report to deter- mine scope of work and sequence of construction. The cost and expenditures for the entire project during the fiscal year for new work were as follows: Project Cost Expenditures - New Melones Reservoir, Stanislaus River- ..............- .. Tuolumne River Basin Reservoirs, including Cherry Valley Reservoir__ $2, 177, 380.70 $2,177,038.64 Lower San Joaquin River and tributaries-----------..............----------------- 12, 319. 15 25, 579. 3& Total.....------------- -- ------------ 2,189, 699. 85 2,202, 618.01 Condition at end of fiscal year. a. New Melones Reservoir (Stanislaus River): Preliminary engi- neering, including studies of general flood control and irrigation bene- fits, is about 3 percent complete. Work remaining to complete New Melones Reservoir includes completion of engineering and design studies, preparation of contract plans and specifications, and con- struction of the project. b. Cherry Valley Reservoir, Tuolumne River Basin: Engineering and design studies including preparation of flood control operation criteria, review and approval of plans prepared by the contractor, and design analyses, have been accomplished. A contract was awarded in fiscal year 1950 to local interests for modification as necessary of existing facilities at Don Pedro Reservoir, owned and operated jointly by the Modesto and Turlock irrigation districts, and Hetch Hetchy and Lake Eleanor Reservoirs, owned and operated by the city and county of San Francisco, and for operation of their existing facilities in accordance with regulations of the Secretary of the Army to obtain immediately a degree of control over Tuolumne River floods. The contractors have been operating the existing Don FLOOD CONTROL---SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1795 Pedro Reservoir facilities for flood control (phase I of the project) since December 1949, in accordance with the applicable regulations. Construction of Cherry Valley Reservoir (phase II of the project) was initiated in September 1950; this construction is about 14 percent complete. Necessary lands have been acquired by the city and county of San Francisco; construction of permanent housing and relocation of roads and utilities are completed. Work remaining to complete Cherry Valley Reservoir is the completion of the diversion and outlet tunnel and shaft; completion of stripping and grouting of the dam foundation; and construction of the dam. In addition, construction of New Don Pedro Reservoir (phase III of the project) remains to be accomplished to complete the Tuolumne River Basin unit of the authorized plan for flood control on San Joaquin River and tribu- taries, California. c. Construction of channel improvement works and levee construc- tion on lower San Joaquin River and tributaries: Data for the definite design studies are being assembled, including studies of channel ca- pacities, topographic surveys, reconnaissance of existing levees, and preliminary layout of plan of improvement; preliminary engineering is about 55 percent complete. Cooperative studies with the State of California have been made to determine requirements of flowage easements. The definite design studies are about 35 percent complete. Construction has not been initiated under this improvement. Work remaining to complete the lower San Joaquin River and tributaries unit includes completion of design studies, preparation of contract plans and specifications, the levee construction, bank protection and revetment work, and channel improvement. The cost and expenditures for the entire project to June 30, 1953, for new work were as follows: Project Cost Expenditures New Melones Reservoir, Stanislaus River--.....-..-...------------ ! $63,155. 84 1$70, 155. 84 Tuolumne River Basin Reservoirs, including Cherry Valley Reservoir__ 7,192, 219. 39 7,191, 090. 51 Lower San Joaquin River and tributaries-------- ........... -- 328, 453.66 -----.............. 324, 285. 86 Total--------------_. ---------------- -------------------------- 7, 583, 828. 89 7,585, 21 532. 1Includes $7,000 advance toward establishment of South Pacific division laboratory. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated......... $635, 000. 00 $539, 900. 00 $728,000.00 $3,394,344.87 $2,274,000.00 $7, 691,244.87 Cost---------------- 53, 292. 15 165, 815. 48 1, 516, 725. 38 3, 592, 308. 63 2, 189, 699. 85 7, 583, 828. 80 Expenditures ....--------- 63, 274. 54 159, 000. 30 1, 512, 051.02 3, 584, 001. 80 2, 202, 618. 00 7, 585, 532. 21 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------ $43, 484. 88 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 ---------- 216, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ------- 259, 484. 88 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project----------------------- 60, 843, 755. 13 1796 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 15. MERCED COUNTY STREAM GROUP, CALIF. Location. The streams comprising the Merced County stream group rise in the Sierra Nevada foothills of the Central Valley of California and flow in a general westerly direction to join the San Joaquin River west of the city of Merced. The streams form three general groups; Bear Creek with its tributaries, Black Rascal, Canal, Fahrens, and Burns Creeks; Mariposa Creek with its tributaries, Miles and Owens Creeks; and Deadmans Creek with its tributaries, Little Deadmans, Big Deadmans, and Dutchmans Creek. The latter group crosses an undeveloped area of low grade pasture land and no flood control improvements are provided for this group. The remainder of the Merced County stream group drains an upper area of 398 square miles, ranging from mountains to low foothills, and a lower area of 312 square miles of broad alluvial valley. The flow of the streams under consideration is intermittent throughout the year. (See U. S. Geo- logical Survey Haystack Mountain quadrangle for Burns Reservoir area and Indian Gulch quadrangle for Bear, Owens, and Mariposa Reservoirs areas.) Existing project. The project provides for flood detention reser- voirs, located 5 to 20 miles easterly of the city of Merced, in Merced County, on Bear, Burns, Owens, and Mariposa Creeks; for a diversion canal from Owens Creek to Mariposa Creek; and for a diversion canal from Black Rascal Creek to Bear Creek. Mariposa Dam, completed in November 1948, comprises an earthfill main dam 1,330 feet long with a maximum height of about 88 feet and 2 auxiliary dikes aggregating 1,375 feet in length; the reservoir has a gross storage capacity of 15,000 acre-feet; the outlet consists of an ungated 5-foot 5-inch diameter reinforced concrete conduit located through the left abutment of the dam; and the spillway is located in a saddle near the left abutment of the main dam and consists of an ungated concrete gravity weir, with a crest length of 260 feet, and trapezoidal approach and exit channels. Owens Dam, completed in October 1949, consists of an earthfill main dam with a maximum height of 75 feet and a crest length of 790 feet and an auxiliary dike approximately 300 feet long in a saddle near the left abutment; the gross storage capacity of the reservoir is 3,600 acre-feet; the outlet is an ungated concrete encased corrugated metal pipe 3 feet, 4 inches in diameter; the spillway is an ungated concrete broadcrested weir with a crest length of 75 feet, located in a saddle near the left abutment of the auxiliary dike. Burns Dam, completed in January 1950, is also an earthfill structure with a maximum height of 55 feet and a crest length of 4,075 feet; a low auxiliary dike about 255 feet long is located in a saddle near the left abutment; the reservoir has a gross storage capacity of 7,000 acre-feet; the outlet works consist of an ungated double-barrel conduit, each barrel being 4 feet, 9 inches by 6 feet; the spillway is located near the right abutment, consisting of an ungated concrete weir 110 feet long with an exit channel and a jump basin. Bear Dam, construction of which has not yet been initiated, will be an earthfill structure with a maximum height of 92 feet and a crest length of 1,830 feet; the reservoir will have a gross storage capacity of 7,700 acre-feet. FLOOD CONTROL---SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1797 The diversion canals between Black Rascal and Bear Creeks and between Owens and Mariposa Creeks will be constructed with a length of 1 and 1.6 miles, respectively; capacities will be 3,000 and 400 cubic feet per second, respectively. In addition, channel enlargement on Miles Creek and restoration of impaired channel capacities of Black Rascal, Burns, Owens, and Mariposa Creeks is to be accomplished by responsible local interests at their expense. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $2,875,000, for con- struction. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance and operation of the reservoirs, dams, and appurtenant gages is $15,000. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 473, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation. Construction of the project is subject to the conditions that the State of California or other responsible local agencies give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will (a) provide without cost to the United States all land, ease- ments and rights-of-way necessary for the construction; (b) bear the expense of all necessary highway and utility changes; (c) com- plete the enlargement of the channel of Miles Creek and restore the channel capacities of Black Rascal, Burns, Bear, Owens, and Mariposa Creeks in accordance with the plan of the district engineer; (d) hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from construc- tion of the works; and (e) except for the reservoirs, dams, and appurtenant gages, maintain and operate the completed project works and existing channel in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Chapter 1514, Statutes of State of Cali- fornia, 1945, approved by the Governor of that State on July 19, 1945, provides for the furnishing of the required assurances which were furnished and accepted by the Secretary of the Army on January 22, 1948. All lands, easements, and rights-of-way have been furnished with- out cost to the United States for Mariposa Dam and Reservoir, Owens Dam and Reservoir, and Burns Dam and Reservoir and the additional lands and rights-of-way needed for the project will be furnished by the State of California as required, in accordance with the above assurances. The State of California has been requested to provide the enlarge- ment and restore the channel capacities of the creeks enumerated in (c) above. State Senate bill No. 1659, chapter 1118, Statutes of State of California of 1953, authorized the State to provide the en- largement and restore the channel capacities of these creeks. The State of California reclamation board furnished a copy of Senate bill No. 1659 to Sacramento District by letter dated June 15, 1953, and advised that the work will be commenced in fiscal year 1954. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Mariposa Dam and Reservoir: Preparation of the maintenance manual was under way during the entire fiscal year. Total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $1,037.05 from Federal funds. Owens Dam and Reservoir: Preparation of the maintenance manual 1798 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 was under way during the entire fiscal year. Total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $929.44 from Federal funds. Burns Dam and Reservoir: Preparation of the maintenance manual was under way during the entire fiscal year. Total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $833.62 from Federal funds. Bear Dam and Reservoir: Preliminary engineering, including prep- aration of contract plans and specifications for Bear Dam and ap- purtenances and the access road, was continued throughout the fiscal year. Total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $3,650.19 from Federal funds. Channel improvements, Black Rascal and Owens Creeks: Prelim- inary engineering, including design and hydraulic studies, field sur- veys, and explorations, was continued throughout the fiscal year. Total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $9,796.62 from Federal funds. The "Master Manual of Reservoir Regulations for San Joaquin Basin, Calif.," and appendix III thereto, covering the Merced County stream group project, were completed. The three completed reservoirs were in operation as units of the project designed to protect the city of Merced and adjoining agricul- tural areas during the fiscal year. Maintenance: Periodic gage reading and other operational func- tions, including repairs to gaging station and recorders, was accom- plished by hired labor during the fiscal year. Miscellaneous mainte- nance at Mariposa, Owens, and Burns Dams, including cleanup, rodent control, and repair of roads and fences, was accomplished in December 1952 by hired labor. Preparation of contract plans and specifications for protective fencing at Owens and Burns Dams was accomplished by hired labor, during March and April 1953; construction of the fenc- ing, by contract, was initiated in April 1953, is 95 percent complete, and scheduled for completion in July 1953. Total cost of new work for the entire project during the fiscal year was $16,246.92 from Federal funds, and total expenditures were $25,088.22 from Federal funds. Total cost of maintenance during the fiscal year was $7,706.17 from Federal funds, and total expenditures were $6,725.72. Condition at end of fiscal year. New work: The project is about 63 percent completed. Construction of this improvement was initiated in March 1948, with the construction of Mariposa Dam and Reservoir, which was completed in November 1948. Construction of Owens Dam and Reservoir, initiated in March 1949, was completed in October 1949, and Burns Dam and Reservoir, initiated in July 1949, was completed in January 1950. The Master Manual of Reservoir Regulations for San Joaquin Basin, Calif., and appendix III thereto covering the Merced County stream group project, and the maintenance manuals for the Mariposa, Owens, and Burns Dams and Reservoirs have been completed. New work items remaining to be done include completion of contract plans and specifications for Bear Dam and appurtenances and access road, completion of design and hydraulic studies and prep- aration of contract plans and specifications for Black Rascal Creek and Owens Creek diversion channels, completion of design and con- tract plans for gaging stations, preparation of Bear Dam operation FLOOD CONTROL-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1799 and maintenance manuals, and construction of Bear Dam and Reser- voir, Owens Creek and Black Rascal Creek diversion channels, and local and net wire transmission for stream gage station. Total costs and expenditures for the project to June 30, 1953, were as follows: New work Maintenance Funds Newostsrk Maintenance Total costs Expenditures United States funds ..----------------- $1, 796, 489. 12 $15, 514. 63 $1,812,004.05 $1,807,247.26 Contributed funds . ..---------------------37, 981. 92 ---------.. - 37, 981. 92 37, 981. 92 ------------------------ Total....................... 1, 834, 471.04 15, 514. 63 1, 849, 985. 97 1, 845, 229. 18 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated- ........ $860, 000. 00 $175, 000. 00 $60, 000. 00 $265, 000.00 $199, 000.00 $2, 254, 000. 00 Cost------------ 606, 165. 21 770, 249. 06 19, 582. 75 31, 987. 33 16, 246. 92 1, 796, 489. 42 Expenditures- ........ 610, 467. 18 837, 072. 90 23, 649. 16 19, 807. 65 25, 088. 22 1, 792, 713. 08 Maintenance: ........ Appropriated-------- 3,000. 000. 00 ------------ 4, 000. 00 10, 000. 00 6, 000. 00 23, 000. 00 Cost-- --------------- 538. 25 1, 879. 65 2, 586.81 2, 803. 75 7, 706. 17 15, 514. 63 ........ Expenditures------ 147. 05 2, 253. 84 2, 603. 82 2, 803. 75 6, 725. 72 14, 534.18 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------- $457,510.58 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_ ...------ - 300, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954----------- 757, 510. 58 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project- _ __-- __ - 321, 000. 00 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated------.......... -------------------- _ $3, 300. 001-$318.08 $37, 981. 92 Cost--.-..----- 587. $19, 45 451. $2, 82 40-----------------.---..-37, 981. 5,719. 92 Expenditures------- ........ 29, 810. 70 2, 219. 19 5, 952. 03 ------------------------ 37,981.92 1 Refund of trust funds. 16. BIG DRY CREEK RESERVOIR AND DIVERSION, CALIF. Location. The streams comprising the Fresno County group are Big Dry Creek, Dog Creek, Redbank Creek, and Fancher Creek. All of them rise in the Sierra Nevada, near the foothills, from 17 to 31 miles northeasterly from Fresno, Calif., and follow nearly parallel courses in a southwesterly direction toward Clovis and Fresno. Por- tions of the channels of these creeks, after entering the valley floor, serve as part of large and complicated systems of irrigation canals. The creeks eventually empty directly into the San Joaquin River, or 1800 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 indirectly through Murphy Slough, at various points northwesterly and southwesterly of Fresno, Calif. (See U. S. Geological Survey Clovis and Friant quadrangles of the area.) Existing project. This improvement consists of a dam and auxil- iary dikes, excavated channels, controlled outlets, spillway and mis- cellaneous features; the project is located on Big Dry Creek about 10 miles northeast of Fresno, Calif. The controlled outlet and diver- sion structure on Dog Creek, the 2,500-foot long Dog Creek dike and the 2,400-foot long Dog Creek diversion channel provide the means of controlling and diverting Dog Creek flows into Big Dry Creek. The Big Dry Creek dike extending from Dog Creek dike about 14,590 feet to the head of the Big Dry Creek Reservoir, confines the Big Dry Creek and diverted Dog Creek flows. Improvement in the alignment of Big Dry Creek was accomplished by the construction of a 6,500-foot long excavated channel located opposite the lower reach of Big Dry Creek dike. Construction of Big Dry Creek Dam, approx- imately 20,000 feet long and extending from high ground near the end of Big Dry Creek dike to high ground near the Little Dry Creek outlet channel, controls the combined flows of Big Dry and Dog Creeks. The dam has a storage capacity of 15,500 acre-feet, a maxi- mum height of 40 feet, and a crest elevation of 425 feet. A controlled outlet and diversion structure on the southerly side of the reservoir provides the means of releasing ordinary flows of Big Dry Creek, an outlet channel and dike provides the means of returning such releases to the existing downstream channel of Big Dry Creek. A controlled outlet and diversion structure on the westerly side of the reservoir near the end of the Big Dry Creek Dam provides the principal outlet for the disposal of floodwaters stored in the reservoir; the 17,698- foot long Little Dry Creek outlet channel conveys such releases to the existing channel of Little Dry Creek which discharges into the San Joaquin River. A dike 6,750 feet in length is constructed along the southerly bank of Little Dry Creek outlet channel to confine flows within the excavated channel. A spillway located in a natural saddle at the northwest extremity of the reservoir provides a safety outlet for possible storage resulting from floods. The estimate of cost (1953) for new work is $1,372,124.28. The Big Dry Creek Dam was completed in February 1948. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 845, 76th Cong., 3d sess., which con- tains the latest published map.) Local cooperation. Local interests were required to give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they would provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of- way necessary for the construction of the project; hold and save the United States free from claims for damages due to construction and maintenance of the project; bear the expense of bridge construction; and maintain and operate all the works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Chapter 1514, Statutes of State of California, 1945, approved by the Governor of that State on July 19, 1945, provided for these assurances which were furnished, and approved by the Secretary of the Army March 18, 1947. The reservoir and diversion structures, completed in February FLOOD CONTROL--SACRA1VIENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1801 1948, were transferred to the State of California for maintenance and operation by letter dated March 19, 1948, and accepted by the State April 7, 1948. The State of California transferred responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the completed works to the county of Fresno in accordance with contract and agreement dated August 6, 1946, between the State reclamation board and the county of Fresno. The drop structures, completed in April 1953, were transferred to the State of California by letter dated April 13, 1953, for operation and maintenance. Operations and results during fiscal year. Studies of the erosion along the outlet channel of Little Dry Creek and preparation of con- tract plans and specifications were accomplished. Revision of the operation and maintenance manuals to include new construction was initiated during the fiscal year. Construction of drop structures in outlet channel to Little Dry Creek was accomplished, by contract, from October 1952 to April 1953. Work placed during the year included the following items: 7,529 cubic yards excavation, 579 cubic yards concrete, and 3,432 cubic yards backfill and dike fill; 98,068 pounds steel reinforcement; 369 tons gravel blanket; and 178 tons rock paving. A contract was awarded in June 1953 for construction of side erosion control structures along Little Dry Creek outlet channel; improve- ments to the approach and discharge channel of the drop structures; and the addition of fences on the side walls of the drop structures. Total cost for new work during the year was $91,554.70, and total expenditures were $89,699.04. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction was initiated in April 1947. The reservoir was completed in February 1948; since that time extensive erosion has occurred on Little Dry Creek outlet channel. Construction of drop structures in the outlet channel to Little Dry Creek was accomplished in fiscal year 1953. The project is about 97 percent complete. Work remaining to complete the project includes construction of side erosion control structures and additional work on drop structures along Little Dry Creek channel and the completion of the operation and maintenance manuals. The total cost of new work for the project to June 30, 1953, was $1,377,687.10, of which $1,333,678.98 was from United States funds and $44,008.12 from contributed funds. Total expenditures were $1,375,831.44, of which $1,331,823.32 were United States funds and $44,008.12 contributed funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 1 New work: Appropriated.....--------------.....--....... -- $13, 875. 72 ..------------ -------- $130, 000. 00 $1, 372, 124. 28 Cost------- ------------ ----------------------------------- 91, 554. 70 1, 333, 678. 98 Expenditures-..----.... -$3, 173.05------------------- ------------ 89, 699.04 1, 331, 823.32 1 In addition, $44,008.12 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new :work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-----------------_--- $22, 750. 96 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-------------. 22; 750. 96 1802 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 17. KINGS RIVER AND TULARE LAKE, INCLUDING PINE FLAT RESERVOIR, CALIF. Location. The area covered by this project comprises the upper watershed of Kings River, its valley alluvial fan or delta, and the lake bed known as Tulare Lake. The upper basin above the town of Piedra is rugged and mountainous. Below Piedra the river enters the relatively flat alluvial valley where the river divides, one branch known as Fresno slough flowing north to join the San Joaquin River, and the second south to Tulare Lake, an area which in its unreclaimed state varied from a completely dry condition to a body of water some 750 square miles in extent. There is no natural outlet from this lake as it is separated from the San Joaquin Basin by a low ridge, but lake waters have escaped over this ridge at least once since settlement of the region. Tulare Lake also receives floodwaters of Tule, Kaweah, and Kern Rivers in some years. The area below Piedra, including Tulare Lake, is known as the Kings River service area. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangles of the area.) Existing project. This provides for construction of a concrete gravity dam for flood control, irrigation and related purposes with a gross storage capacity of 1,000,000 acre-feet and for supplemental channel improvement work on Kings River and its distributaries on the valley floor about 24 miles south of Fresno. Pine Flat Reservoir is located about 4 miles upstream from Piedra and about 25 miles east of the city of F.resno. The total crest length of the dam is 1,820 feet and the maximum height about 440 feet. The gated spillway in the river channel has a gross crest length of about 292 feet and a maxi- mum discharge capacity of 391,000 cubic feet per second. Provisions have been made for irrigation and flood control releases. Penstock outlets for future power are located in the right abutment section of the dam. Construction of the main dam is 99 percent complete, June 1953; closure has been effected. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $42,022,000, of which $41,419,300 is for construction and $602,700 for lands and damages. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance and operation of the reservoir is $112,000. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 630, 76th Cong., 3d sess., which contains the latest published map.) Re-ommended modifications of project. In House Document No. 367, 81st Congress, 1st session, it was recommended that a power in- stallation be authorized for construction at such time as it may be economically feasible. For an initial installation of 45,000 kilowatts, the first cost is estimated (May 1948) at $5,500,000, and the annual cost for maintenance and operation at $224,000. Local cooperation. The allocation to local interests for repayment for use of conservation storage when used, has been established in accordance with War Department Civil Appropriation Act, 1947, and published in House Document 136, 80th Congress, 1st session. The exact amount is to be agreed upon between the Bureau of Reclama- tion of the Department of the Interior and the local agencies con- cerned. Negotiations with local interests are now under way. The FLOOD CONTROL--SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1803 State of California has officially adopted the project by chapter 1514 of the Statutes of 1945, State of California, approved July 19, 1945. Operations and results during fiscal year. Preparation of detailed plans for the project and contract plans and specifications, by hired labor, was continued. Land acquisition (including improvements, disposals, and damages) and operation of the Government camp were continued. Construction of the main dam, by continuing contract, was initiated in January 1950, and 41 percent of the work was ac- complished during the fiscal year which included 3,017 cubic yards unclassified excavation, placement of 600,916 cubic yards mass con- crete and 974,522 pounds steel reinforcement, and 4,258 square yards foundation cleanup, and installation of sluice gates is about 98 per- cent completed. Tainter gates and appurtenances, which were fabri- cated under a supply contract, were delivered in January 1953; 50 percent of the work was accomplished during the fiscal year. Con- struction of Sycamore Creek Road in the vicinity of Trimmer, Fresno County, initiated in February 1951 by continuing contract, was com- pleted in August 1952; 6 percent of the work was placed this period and consisted of 7 acres cleared and grubbed, 4,671 cubic yards un- classified excavation, and placement of 1,562 cubic yards base course material, 7,352 cubic yards road mix aggregate, 78,182 square yards finish road mix, 460 tons liquid asphalt, and 247 linear feet steel fence. Construction of the River Road relocation and the Sycamore Creek gaging station, initiated in April 1952 by continuing contract, is 99 percent complete; 79 percent of the work was accomplished during the fiscal year, and work placement included 39 acres cleared and grubbed, 472,911 cubic yards unclassified excavation, 16,553 cubic yards struc- tural excavation, 4,857 cubic yards aggregate for base course, 7,415 cubic yards aggregate for road mix surfacing, 517 tons liquid asphalt for road mix, 231,666 pounds reinforcing steel and 377,408 pounds structural steel, 348 cubic yards concrete in bridge deck, 1,040 cubic yards concrete in bridge piers and abutments, and 1,201 linear feet metal guard rail. Reservoir clearing, initiated in January 1952 by contract, was completed in March 1953; 54 percent of the work was accomplished this fiscal year. Removal of Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s power distribution lines, started in March 1952 by negotiated contract, was completed in December 1952; 10 percent of the work was accom- plished this fiscal year. Relocation of Southern California Edison Co.'s Vincent power transmission line, related telephone line, and ap- purtenances, initiated in March 1952 by negotiated contract, was com- pleted in July 1952; 15 percent of the work was accomplished during the year. Drilling and grouting of the dam foundation, by contract, was initiated in August 1952, is 75 percent complete, and will be com- pleted about August 1953. Fabrication of truck-mounted crane for Pine Flat Dam, by supply contract, was initiated in September 1952 and delivery was completed in April 1953. Installation of stream gage and rating station on Big Creek, near Trimmer, by contract, was initiated in April 1953, is 74 percent complete, and will be completed about October 1953. Operation of the partially completed reservoir and associated down- stream diversion works for flood control during the 1952 spring snow- melt runoff was concluded in July 1952. See 1952 Annual Report, 1804 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 page 2076, for results obtained by emergency operation of the partially completed reservoir. The reservoir was available for operation under interim regulations during the 1952-1953 flood season; however, no large flood flows occurred and the only operation was during a minor rain flood to prevent damage to construction operations at a down- stream highway bridge. A maximum of about 6,000 acre-feet of stor- age space was used. Total cost of new work during the fiscal year was $8,939,663.81, and total expenditures were $10,109,592.81. Condition at end of fiscal year. Project plans are being continued. Land acquisition is complete, except for legal proceedings. Opera- tion of the Government camp and facilities was continued. Construc- tion work on this project was initiated in April 1947; the project as a whole is about 89 percent complete. Construction of the main dam is 99 percent complete and will be completed about November 1953. The final concrete pour on the main dam was made on March 20, 1953, and closure has been effected. The following major features have been completed, by contract: Procurement of slide gates, sluice gates, tainter gates, and truck-mounted crane; reservoir clearing; relocation of the Hughes Creek Road and the Sycamore Creek Road; removal of Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s power distribution line; and relocation of Southern California Edison Co.'s Vincent power transmission line, related telephone line, and appurtenances. Work remaining to be done to complete the project includes: completion of the control tower and miscellaneous features under the main dam contract; furnishing and installing elevator; completion of the River Road relocation and Sycamore Creek gaging station; completion of drilling and grouting of the dam foundation; completion of installation of stream gage and rating station on Big Creek, near Trimmer; completion of oper- ation and maintenance manuals; construction of lower Kings River channel improvement; local radio or wire transmission for 2 stream gages; bridge and rating weir, stream gage, and local wire transmis- sion; net radio transmission; two radioactive snow gages with local radio transmission; overlook site and access road; and miscellaneous items, including recreational facilities, and malaria control. Total cost of new work to June 30, 1953, was $37,235,624.03, and total expenditures were $37,116,933.90. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-........ $3,500,000.00 $7,100,000.00 $8,365,000.00 $8,000,000.00 $8,707,000.00 $38,872, 000.00 Cost-----------.......--.2, 942, 074. 87 3, 286, 738. 76 7, 497, 576. 06 12,130,726.55 8, 939, 663.81 37, 235, 624. 03 Expenditures- .. , . 3, 273, 370. 8112, 214, 120. 48 7, 870, 816. 19 11,588,716.18 10,109,592.81 37, 116, 933.90 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ----------------- _ $913, 155.08 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954--..---- 2, 900, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_.------- 3,813, 155. 08 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------------------. 250, 000. 00 FLOOD CONTROL--SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1805 18. KAWEAH AND TULE RIVERS, INCLUDING TERMINUS AND SUCCESS RESERVOIRS, CALIF. Location. The area covered by this project comprises the upper watersheds of Kaweah and Tule Rivers, their valley alluvial fans and the reclaimed Tulare Lake area, their common terminus. Kaweah River, which drains an area of 630 square miles in the Sierra Nevada is formed by the junction of its north, middle, and south forks near Three Rivers, flows southwest 10 miles through low foothills and emerges on the valley floor near the town of Lemon Cove. At this point the river divides into two channels, the flow to each being divided equally by control weirs. The northerly channel, known as St. Johns River, flows west 23 miles and unites with Cottonwood Creek to form Cross Creek, which flows thence southwest 35 miles to Tulare Lake. The southerly channel, which continues as Kaweah River, flows south- west 4 miles and then divides into numerous distributary channels. Flows in these channels not diverted for irrigation or lost by seepage cross the delta region and unite with Tule River or Cross Creek to enter Tulare Lake. Tule River, which drains an area of 420 square miles in the Sierra Nevada, adjoining the Kaweah Basin on the south, is formed by the junction of its north and middle forks near Spring- ville, flows southwest 13 miles and emerges on the valley floor near the city of Porterville. From this point the river continues west about 40 miles across the alluvial fan to Tulare Lake. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangles of the area.) Existing project. The improvement provides for construction of the Terminus and Success Reservoir projects, including supplemental spreading works, for flood control and other purposes. The Terminus Dam and Reservoir will be located on the Kaweah River about 20 miles upstream from the city of Visalia. This project will consist of an earthfill dam and reservoir, spillway, and outlet works, with a gross storage capacity of 143,000 acre-feet. In addition, the project includes supplemental spreading works on the valley floor consisting of diversion levees, control structures, channel improvement, check structures, and leveed spreading areas. The Success Dam and Res- ervoir will be located on the Tule River about 6 miles upstream from the city of Porterville. This project will consist of an earthfill dam, auxiliary dike, spillways, and outlet works, with a gross storage ca- pacity of 75,000 acre-feet; the dam will have a length of 3,425 feet and a maximum height of 146 feet. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is as follows: Estimated cost Project Construction ands and Total Terminus Dam and Reservoir------ ..--- - __--- $15, 540, 000 $1, 170, 000 $16, 710, 000 Success Dam and Reservoir-... ------------------------ 11, 452, 000 1, 008, 000 12, 460, 000 26, 992, 000 2, 178, 000 Total.........-----.............--------.............------------------. 29, 170, 000 The latest (1940 price index) estimate for annual cost of maintenance and operation of the reservoirs is $13,000. 1806 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. (See H. R. Flood Control Committee Dec. 1, 78th Cong., 2d sess., and H. Doc. 559, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation. Payment, as determined by the Secretary of the Army upon the basis of continuing studies by the Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of the Army, and local organizations, is to be made to the United States by the State or other responsible agency for the conservation storage, when used. Local interests state they will meet these requirements. The State of California officially adopted the project by chapter 1514 of the Statutes of 1945, State of California, approved July 19, 1945. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: No work was accomplished, no costs were incurred, and there were no expenditures during the fiscal year for Terminus and Success Reservoirs. Condition at end of fiscal year. Project plans and reports are par- tially completed. Field explorations at Terminus and Success Reser- voirs and core drilling at Frazier Valley dike site for Success Reser- voir have been accomplished. Preliminary engineering for Terminus Reservoir is about 46 percent completed and for Success Reservoir about 65 percent completed. Work remaining to complete the project includes completion of project plans, contract plans and specifications, and construction for Terminus and Success Reservoirs. Total cost of new work to June 30, 1953, was $744,789.43, of which $343,471.63 was for Terminus Reservoir and $401,317.80 for Success Reservoir. Total expenditures were $744,789.43. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ........ $200, 000. 00 $140, 000.00 $40, 000.00 -$5, 210. 57------------ $744, 789. 43 ------------------ Cost_ 117, 575. 17 275, 228.67 47, 245.81 6, 929.88 ....---- 744, 789. 43 Expenditures-......... 126, 356. 44 283, 699. 40 55, 543. 02 8, 692. 87 . .744, 789. 43 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project--- ....------... $28, 425,210. 57 19. ISABELLA RESERVOIR, KERN RIVER, CALIF. Location. The area covered by this project comprises the upper watershed of Kern River, its valley alluvial fan (which includes the Buena Vista Lake area and a large portion of that part of the San Joaquin Valley floor south of Tulare Lake), and the Tulare Lake area. Kern River is the most southerly of the major streams flowing into the San Joaquin Valley and drains an area of some 2,400 square miles in the Sierra Nevada. North Fork and South Fork, headwaters of Kern River, have their sources in the high Sierra Nevada, flow south 83 and 82 miles, respectively, and join near the town of Isabella to form Kern River, which flows southwest 72 miles past the city of FLOOD CONTROL--SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT i807 Bakersfield to a point in the valley trough just north of Buena Vista Lake. River flows at this point are either diverted into the Buena Vista Lake Basin for temporary storage or are carried northwest along the trough of the valley toward Tulare Lake by improved flood and irrigation channels. Under normal conditions of runoff the flow of Kern River below Bakersfield is gradually dissipated by irrigation diversions so that Kern River water reaches Tulare Lake only during large floods. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangles of the area.) Existing project. The project provides for construction of a multi- ple purpose reservoir, with a gross storage capacity of 550,000 acre- feet, for flood control, irrigation, and other related purposes. The improvement is located about 50 miles northeast of the city of Bakers- field and consists of an earthfill dam constructed near the confluence of the north and south forks of Kern River and an earthfill auxiliary dam across Hot Springs Valley about one-half mile east of the main dam. The earthfill dam across the river has a crest length of 1,725 feet and a maximum height of 185 feet. A concrete spillway was constructed in the left abutment of the main dam with a length of 140 feet and a discharge capacity of 53,000 cubic feet per second. The auxiliary dam, also of earthfill, has a crest length of 3,257 feet and a maximum height of 100 feet. Facilities were included in the auxil- iary dam to provide for the continuance in service of the existing Borel Canal power development. No initial provision will be made for power penstocks through the dam at this time. The main dam was completed in April 1953. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $21,093,000 of which $16,412,000 is for construction and $4,681,000 for lands and damages. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance and operation of the reservoir is $71,000. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 513, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation. Payment, as determined by the Secretary of the Army upon the basis of continuing studies by the Bureau of Rec- lamation, the Department of the Army, and local organizations, is to be made to the United States by the State or other responsible agency for the conservation storage when used. Studies to determine the amount of this payment have been initiated. Local interests state they will meet these requirements. The State of California has offi- cially adopted the project by chapter 1514 of the Statutes ()f1945, State of California, approved July 19, 1945. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Preparation of detailed plans for the project and contract plans and speci fications for construction was continued. Land acquisition (including im- provements, disposals, and damages) and operation of telIll)orary housing facilities and Government camp was continued. Construc- tion of the main dam and Borel Canal outlet works and appurtena iices, and completion of the auxiliary dam, by continuing contract initiated in November 1951, was completed in April 1953. Work placed during the year under this contract includes: 4,137 cubic yards excavation for auxiliary dam foundation and cutoff trench; 68,137 cubic yards excavation for main dam spillway; 98,410 cubic yards excavation for 1808 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 main dam foundation and cutoff trench; 224,880 tons sand, gravel, and cobbles, and 147,936 tons dumped riprap and derrick stone placed; 33 percent of construction of auxiliary dam embankment; 31 percent of main dam grout curtain; and 20 percent of work in connection with relocation of Borel Canal through the auxiliary dam. Reloca- tion of a portion of State Highway No. 142, initiated in September 1949 by continuing contract, was completed in March 1953; and reloca- tion of a portion of State Highway No. 57, initiated in May 1950 by continuing contract, was completed in December 1952. Relocation of Southern California Edison Co.'s telephone and power transmis- sion facilities, initiated in April 1952 by negotiated continuing con- tract, is 99 percent complete and is scheduled for completion in Decem- ber 1953; 74 percent of the work was accomplished during the year. Removal of Southern California Edison Co.'s power distribution lines and appurtenances, initiated in May 1952 by negotiated continuing contract, is 50 percent complete and is scheduled for completion in December 1953; 47 percent of the work was accomplished during the year. Relocation of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co.'s telephone lines and appurtenances, by negotiated contract, was initiated in November 1952, is 99 percent complete, and is scheduled for comple- tion in September 1953. Reservoir clearing (area "B"), by contract, was initiated in April 1953, is 50 percent complete, and scheduled for completion in January 1954; timber cutting on 405 acres was completed. Installation of stream gages was accomplished by hired labor from October 1952 through June 1953. Sedimentation range surveys, started in Septem- ber 1951 by hired labor, were continued during the fiscal year, are 85 percent complete and are scheduled for completion about August 1953; 35 percent of the job was accomplished this year. The reser- voir regulation manual was completed. Total cost of new work during the year was $7,443,338.67; total expenditures were $7,595,785.46. Conditionat end of fiscal year. New work: Project plans are being continued; land acquisition, including the town sites of Isabella and Kernville, has been completed, except for legal proceedings and reset- tlement claims. Construction of the project was initiated in March 1948; the project as a whole is about 95 percent complete. The main features of construction have been completed, and the project is now on a maintenance and operation basis. Construction of the main dam and Borel Canal outlet works and completion of the auxiliary dam was completed in April 1953. Other features which have been completed include: Administration buildings and utilities; fabrication and in- stallation of slide gates for the main dam and the Borel Canal outlet works and of the elevator in the main dam control tower; alteration of Borel Canal and facilities; highway and utility relocations; reloca- tion of United States Forest Service facilities; and reservoir clearing (area A). Work remaining to complete the project includes: Completion of contracts under way for relocation of power distribution, power transmission, and telephone lines and for reservoir clearing (area B); installation of two stream gages and a rating station; district net communication system; installation of radioactive snow gages and FLOOD CONTROL--SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1809 local radio transmission; local radio and wire transmission for four stream gages; conversion of portion of Government administration building to operator's quarters; relocation of Kernville telephone lines; removal of improvements from reservoir area; relocation of Kern County Airport Road; and miscellaneous features including recreational facilities, malaria control, overlook site, and preparation of maintenance manual. Total cost of new work to date was $20,039,432.13. Total expendi- tures were $19,656,603.34. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated- ....... $2,500,000.00 $2,550,000.00 $2,855,000.00 $4,500,000.00 $7,330,000.00 00 $21,093,000. Cost-------- ------1,277, 587.31 1,756, 127. 93 2,175, 863. 31 6,679, 906.87 7, 443, 338. 67 20, 039, 432. 13 Expenditures----- ---1, 394, 699. 62 1,664, 464. 13 2, 162, 672.31 6,217, 657.167,595, 785. 46 19, 656, 603. 34 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------- $427, 011. 67 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_---------- 427,011. 67 20. SPANISH FORK RIVER, UTAH Location. Spanish Fork River rises in the Wasatch Mountains in the southeastern part of Utah County, Utah, and flows northwesterly to Utah Lake, a component of the Jordan River system draining into Great Salt Lake near Salt Lake City. Existing project. The plan of improvement will provide for con- trol of floods along the lower 13 miles of Spanish Fork River adjacent to the town of Spanish Fork, which is about 55 miles south of Salt Lake City. The project provides for the enlarging, deepening, and straightening of the existing channel from its mouth at Utah Lake upstream to the Lake Shore diversion dam, a distance of 5.3 miles; cleaning the channel and constructing levees from the Lake Shore diversion dam upstream about 1.4 miles to an existing county high- way bridge just upstream from the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad; and cleaning and enlarging the channel and constructing levees at critical points along the 6.3 mile reach immediately upstream from the bridge. Improvement would be required of about 2 miles of channel through this upstream reach. Modification of two diver- sion dams, revision of bridge and road facilities, and provisions of necessary protective works at bridge abutments and piers within the limits of the improvements, by local interests, will be required. The project will provide a substantial flood protection for 2,250 acres of improved land in the basin. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $219,000, for construc- tion. The estimated first cost (July 1952) to local interests is $66,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 518, 79th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map.) 278038-53-voL. 2- 52 1810 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. In addition, local interests are required to bear the expense of all necessary altera- tions of roads, bridges, utilities, and irrigation works. The necessary assurances have not been requested from local interests pending com- pletion of detailed project plans; however, they have formed a Spanish Fork flood control committee to support the project and have advised that the requirements of local cooperation will be fulfilled. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. No work has been accomplished to date. Cost and financial summary Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project__--------------_. $219, 000 21. SNAGGING AND CLEARING UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 2 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 28, 1937, AS AMENDED Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937, as amended by section 9 of the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, was further amended by section 13 of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, to read as follows: "That the Secretary of War is hereby authorized to allot not to ex- ceed $1,000,000 from any appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for any one fiscal year for flood control, for removing 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 con- trol: 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." Operations during the fiscal year included channel clearing and snagging along Merced River, near Winton, Calif.; along Los Banos Creek, Merced County, Calif.; along Anderson Creek, Shasta County, Calif.; along Spanish Fork River, near Spanish Fork, Utah; along Lower Provo River, near Provo, Utah; along Hobble Creek, near Springville, Utah; and along Galena Creek, Washoe County, Nev. Prior to initiation of this work local interests furnished assurances that they would furnish all rights-of-way without cost to the United States, hold and save the United States harmless from damages that might occur as a result of the work, and maintain the completed work. Operations during the fiscal year also included clearing and snag- ging Morrison Creek, near Sacramento, Calif. For this project local interests were required to assume the responsibility of accomplishing about two-thirds of the work, at a cost of about $3,000; provide neces- sary rights-of-way; and hold and save the United States free from damages. The county of Sacramento assumed all local interest responsibility. Snagging and clearing of Marsh Creek, near Brentwood, Contra Costa County, Calif., was initiated in November 1952 and is 90 per- cent complete. Prior to initiation of this work local interests fur- nished assurances that they would provide rights-of-way necessary FLOOD CONTROL--SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1811 for the job, hold and save the United States free from damages, main- tain the completed work, and excavate Sand Creek from its mouth 1.25 miles upstream, at an estimated cost of $6,000. In addition, local in- terests contributed $4,000 to cover the cost of clearing Marsh Creek from a point 1,000 feet upstream from Concord Avenue to Balfour Road. Plans and specifications for equipment rental were prepared for snagging and clearing Salt Creek, in the vicinity of Nephi, Utah. Snagging and clearing operations were not initiated during the fiscal year; it is estimated that this work will be accomplished during August 1953. Local interests were requested on June 12, 1953, to furnish assurances that they will provide all necessary rights-of-way, hold and save the United States free from damages that may occur as a result of the work, and maintain the work after completion. It is expected that the assurance agreement will be furnished early in July 1953. Total costs for new work during fiscal year 1953 were $233,031.34, of which $229,031.34 was from Federal funds and $4,000 from con- tributed funds. Total expenditures during the fiscal year were $236,697.64, of which $232,697.64 was from Federal funds and $4,000 from contributed funds. Total costs to June 30, 1953, for new work were $1,222,363.56, of which $1,218,363.56 was from Federal funds and $4,000 from con- tributed funds. Total expenditures to June 30, 1953, were $1,222,- 053.70, of which $1,218,053.70 was from Federal funds and $4,000 from contributed funds. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated-......... -$7, 133. 93 $191,734. 13 $145, 933.83 $56, 671.04 $211, 264. 31 $1, 251, 945. 06 Cost---------------............ 46,732. 97 103, 195. 15 100, 920. 83 141, 011. 57 229, 031.34 1, 218,363. 56 Expenditures-------- 44, 487. 57 96, 457. 76 108, 668.06 138, 278. 87 232, 697. 64 1,218, 053. 70 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953---------------------- $33, 581. 50 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ----------- 33, 581. 50 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ........-- ------------------------ ----------- ------------ $4, 000 $4,000 Cost--------- ----------------------------------------------- 4,000 4,000 Expenditures 4,000 4,000 1812 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 22. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The total cost of work during the fiscal year 1953 for maintenance was $58,868.08, of which $9,694.27 was for contingencies and $49,- 173.81 for preliminary examinations and surveys. Total expendi- tures during the fiscal year were $57,911.52. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated......... $200, 000. 00 $220, 000. 00 $160, 000. 00 - $5, 400. 00 $53, 900. 00 $3, 499, 852. 45 Cost-----........... 221, 072. 90 241, 245. 04 127, 505. 95 25,284. 93 58, 868. 08 3, 507, 138. 20 Expenditures -........ 219, 355. 11 235, 412. 05 134, 385. 04 34, 510. 59 57, 911. 52 3, 497, 018.04 23. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED PROJECTS Projects authorized subject to specified conditions of local coopera- tion are transferred to responsible local interests upon completion of construction for operation and maintenance in accordance with the requirements of the authorizing legislation. Periodic inspections are performed to determine the status of the project and to insure com- pliance with approved regulations for the operation and maintenance of these completed projects. During fiscal year 1953, inspections were made of the following projects: Sevier River, Redmond and vicinity, Utah; completed units of Sacramento River flood control project, various emergency flood control works under authority of section 208 of the Flood Con- trol: Act approved June 30, 1948, and of section 210 of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950; and snagging and clearing projects under authority of section 2 of the Flood Control Act ap- proved August 28, 1937, as amended. Total cost for maintenance during the year was $4,021.84 and total expenditures were $3,085.22. Total costs for maintenance to June 30, 1953, were $6,900.48 and total expenditures were $5,958.14. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 Maintenance: ------------ Appropriated--........ ----- $4, 450. 00 ------------ 00 $2,500. 950. $6, 00 Cost_--,--. --- -----.--- 1,384.51 $1,494.13 4,021.84 6,900.48 Expenditures_.. _-------- -- 1,310.48 1,562. 44 3,085.22 5,958.14 FLOOD CONTROL-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1813 24. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report mplete for- New work Maintenance complete Emergency Flood Control Work under author- ity of Public Laws 138 and 318, 78th Cong.; Public Law 75, 79thCong., and 102, 80th Cong_ 1951 _---........-- $3, 069,098. 99 Humboldt River and tributaries, Nevada_... 1951 __---- 1$10,315,000.00 Magna, Little Valley Wash, Utah _ .------- 1951-------------------- 1 680, 000. 00 Redmond and vicinity, Sevier River, Utah _ _ 1952 23$919, 900. 00 Salt Lake City, Jordan River, Utah ..... ... 1951 42, 398. 59 --- --------- 11,079, 601. 41 1 1953. 2 Expended for accounts payable from previous fiscal year, $22.61. 3 In addition, $48,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 25. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 American River, Dry Creek area Senate Public Works Com- in and near Roseville, Calif. mittee resolution, June 1, 1948. Bear Mountain, Kern County, Flood Control Committee Kern River, Calif. resolution, Mar. 22, 1946. Bear River debris dam, Sacra- Rivers and Harbors Com- mento River and tributaries, mittee resolution, July California (report being made by 28, 1939. California Debris Commission). Bear River, Utah, Idaho, and Flood Control Act, June --- --- --- -- Wyo., streams draining into 28, 1938. Great Salt Lake, and the Great Basin, Utah and Nev. Cache Creek Basin, Calif., Sacra- Flood Control Committee ---- ---- ---- mento River and tributaries resolution, May 29, 1946. from Collinsville to Shasta Dam. Calaveras River and Littlejohn Senate Public Works Com- Creek stream groups, California. mittee resolution, June 30, 1948. Caliente and Poso Creeks, Kern Flood Control Committee River, Calif., for flood protection. resolution, Jan. 31, 1946. Carson River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June ---- ---- ---- California and Nevada. 28, 1938. Cedar City and South Sevier Lake .... do ....-------------- ---- ---- ---- Basin, Utah, streams draining into Great Salt Lake, and the Great Basin, Utah and Nev. Clear Lake area of Cache Creek Flood Control Committee ---- ---- ---- Basin, Sacramento River and resolution, May 29, 1946. tributaries from Collinsville to Shasta Dam, Calif. Contra Costa County, Walnut Flood Control Act, May ---- ---- ---- Creek drainage area, California. 17, 1950. Cosumnes River, a tributary of Senate Public Works Com- San Joaquin River, Calif. mittee resolution, May 9, 1949. Deer Creek and White River, Flood Control Committee Tulare County, Kern River, resolution, Mar. 22, 1946. Calif. Dry Creek, a tributaryof American Senate Public Works Com- River, near Roseville, Calif. mittee resolution, June 1, 1948. Dutch Slough, area southerly, .....do .---.--------------- Sacramento River, Calif. Ely, at and in the vicinity of, Glea- Flood Control Act, May son Creek, Robinson watershed, 17, 1950. White Pine County, Nev. Franks tract, Sacramento River, Senate Public Works Com- Calif. mittee resolution, June 1, 1948. 1814 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendatlon Congress Gleason Creek, Robinson water- shed, at and in the vicinity of Flood Control Act, May 17, 1950. --------------- Ely, White Pine County, Nev. Great Basin, Utah and Nev., and Great Salt Lake, Utah, streams Flood Control Act, June 28, 1938. --------------- draining into, as follows (streams as in original group, Great Salt Lake). Great Salt Lake, streams draining --.. ............ ---------.... ---....------.............. --... into, and the Great Basin, Utah and Nev., as follows: Sevier River and tributaries above Redmond, compre- hensive report. Jordan River, Utah: Final comprehensive report. Weber River and streams in Willard Mountains draining into Great Salt Lake, Utah. Cedar City and South Sevier Lake Basin, Utah. Streams draining into Utah Lake, Utah. Bear River, Utah, Idaho, and Wyo. Streams in western Utah and eastern Nevada. Humboldt County, Nev., Martin Flood Control Act, May Creek, at and in the vicinity of Paradise Valley. 17, 1950. ------------- ------------ Jordan River, Utah, streams drain- ing into Great Salt Lake, and the Flood Control Act, June 28, 1938. - -- -lr~r ----- ------ - Great Basin, Utah and Nev. (final comprehensive report). Kern River, for flood protection on Flood Control Committee creeks off Bear Mountain, Kern resolution, Mar. 22, 1946. County, and Deer Creek and White River in Tulare County, Calif. Kern River, flood protection on Flood Control Committee --------------- Poso and Caliente Creeks, Calif. resolution, Jan. 31, 1946. Littlejohn Creek and Calaveras Senate Public Works Com- River stream groups, California. mittee resolution, June 30, 1948. --------------- Martin Creek, at and in the vicinity Flood Control Act, May of Paradise Valley, Humboldt 17, 1950. County, Nev. --------------- Mokelumne River, Calif., with a Flood Control Committee view to construction of additional resolution, July 25, 1946. multiple purpose projects on upper river, and/or additional flood protection on lower river. --------------- Paradise Valley, Martin Creek, at Flood Control Act, May and in the vicinity of Humboldt 17, 1950. County, Nev. -------------- Poso and Caliente Creeks, Kern Flood Control Committee River, Calif., for flood protection. resolution, Jan. 31, 1946. ~ - -- - I-- Red Bluff, Sacramento River, Flood Control Act, May Calif., in interest of bank pro- 17, 1950. --r------- ----- tection and channel improve- ment below. Robinson watershed, Gleason ..... do.---................ --------------- Creek, at and in the vicinity of Ely, White Pine County, Nev. Roseville, Calif., for flood protec- Senate Public Works Com- --------------- tion from Dry Creek, a tributary mittee resolution, June of American River. 1, 1948. Sacramento River, Calif., elimina- ..... do................ tion of tidal flow into lower Sher- man Island, Franks tract, and south of Dutch Slough and simi- lar areas subject to tidal inunda- tion, so as to reduce the tidal prism of Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. FLOOD CONTROL---SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1815 Status of all investigationsfor flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Sacramento River and tributaries, Rivers and Harbors Com- debris dam on Bear River, Calif. mittee resolution, July (report being made by California 28, 1939. Debris Commission). Sacramento River and tributaries Flood Control Committee from Collinsville to Shasta Dam, resolution, May 29, 1946. to provide protection in Clear Lake area of the Cache Creek Basin, Calif. Sacramento River, from Chico Senate Public Works Com- Landing to Red Bluff, Calif. mittee resolution, June - 1, 1948. Sacramento River, in the interest Flood Control Act, May 17, of bank protection and channel 1950. improvements below Red Bluff, Calif. Sacramento River and tributaries, Senate Public Works Com- Dry Creek, a tributary of Ameri- mittee resolution, June 1, can River, in and near Roseville, 1948. Calif. Sacramento-San Joaquin delta .....do-......------------ --------------- area, California, reduction of tidal prism. Sacramento and San Joaquin River Flood Control Act, May 17, ---------------- delta areas, California. 1950. San Joaquin River and tributaries, Senate Public Works Com- --------------- with a view to flood protection mittee resolution, May 9, and allied improvements on the 1949. Cosumnes River, Calif. San Joaquin-Sacramento River Flood Control Act, May 17, --------------- delta areas, California. 1950. San Joaquin-Sacramento Delta Senate Public Works Com- --------------- area, California, reduction of mittee resolution, June 1, tidal prism. 1948. Sevier River and tributaries above Flood Control Act, June --------------- Redmond, streams draining into 28, 1938. Great Salt Lake, and the Great Basin, Utah and Nev. (compre- hensive report). Sevier (south) Lake Basin and ..... do....---------------- ------------- Cedar City, Utah, streams drain- ing into Great Salt Lake and the Great Basin, Utah and Nev. Sherman Island (lower) Sacra- Senate Public Works Com- --------------- mento River, Calif., elimination mittee resolution, June 1, of tidal flow. 1948. Truckee River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June --------------- California and Nevada. 28, 1938. Utah Lake, Utah, streams drain- ....----do-------...............-------- --------------- ing into Great Salt Lake, and the Great Basin, Utah and Nev. Walker River and tributaries, Cal- ....-- do.....---------------- --------------- ifornia and Nevada. Walnut Creek drainage area, Con- Flood Control Act, May 17, --------------- tra Costa County, Calif. 1950. Weber River and streams in Wil- Flood Control Act, June --------------- lard Mountains draining into 28, 1938. Great Salt Lake, Utah, and the Great Basin, Utah and Nev. White Pine County, Gleason Creek, Flood Control Act, May 17, Robinson watershed, at and in 1950. the vicinity of Ely, Nev. White River and Deer Tulare County, Kern River, Creek, Flood Control Committee resolution, Mar. 22, 1946. --------------- Calif. --------------- 26. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC- TION 208 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948 Under the provisions of section 208 of the above-quoted act, $25,- 000,000 was authorized to be appropriated as an emergency fund to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Army and 1816 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 the supervision 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 recent 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 discre- tion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate functioning of the works for flood control. Under the provisions of section 208 of the Flood Control Act of June 30, 1948, 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. Spring and summer snowmelt floods were experienced in 1952 be- cause of repeated winter storms and an extremely heavy snowpack throughout the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Basins, Calif.; Truckee, Carson and Walker River Basins, Calif. and Nev.; Humboldt River Basin, Nev.; and Salt Lake City and vicinity, Utah. In fiscal year 1952 technical assistance was furnished to local interests in con- nection with flood emergencies to enable them to perform preventive and protective functions to best advantage, flood fighting operations were performed, and emergency repairs made, as reported in the Annual Report for 1952, pages 2102 and 2103; Operations during fiscal year 1953 under the provisions of this act and the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, as amended by section 210 of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, im- provement No. 27, consisted of continuation of flood control operation of Pine Flat Reservoir in July 1952; cleanup of emergency flood fight- ing operations; investigations of, and reports on, flood hazards and levee breaks; flood observations; stream gaging; field investigations required for flood damage surveys and analysis of data obtained; preparation of a report on the 1952 snowmelt floods in the Sacramento district; furnishing technical assistance to local interests in connection with flood emergencies; and repair work at the following locations: a. ReclamationDistrictNo. 756, Bouldin Island, San JoaquinRiver, Calif.: Emergency bank protection work was accomplished by con- tract. In addition to the local cooperation requirements stated above, local interests contributed $18,876.09 to cover one-half the cost of rock revetment and all the cost of the bank and levee sloping at locations where bank protection work was performed by the Government under this project, and local interests were required to raise the levees of Bouldin Island. b. Reclamation DistrictNo. 2075, San JoaquinRiver, Calif.: Emer- gency levee repair work was accomplished along the Cardoza property and at two sites near Manteca, by contracts. In addition to the local cooperation requirements stated above, local interests contributed $4,000 toward the cost of rock revetment work on the Cardoza property. c. Emergency levee constructionor repairand bank protection work: (1) Paradise Dam, San Joaquin River, Calif. (2) Mokelumne River, Lockeford protection district No.1, near Lockeford, Calif. FLOOD CONTROL-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1817 (3) San Joaquin River, near mile 27.8 on Medford Island, Calif. (4) Reclamation district No. 1619, Bethel Island, along Piper Slough, San Joaquin River, Calif. All requirements of local cooperation have been fully complied with for all work performed during the year. Total cost during fiscal year 1953 for maintenance were as follows: Flood Control Act United States Contributed Total funds funds 1948 Flood Control Act_.--.-----.-. -----. ----.-.. _ -- $95, 864. 91 ........ .. $95, 864. 91 1950 Flood Control Act .--............................. -- 82, 516. 34 $22, 876. 09 105, 392. 43 Total-........................................... 178, 381. 25 22, 876. 09 201, 257. 34 Total expenditures from Federal funds during the fiscal year were $190,061.15, of which $95,864.91 was from the 1948 Flood Control Act and $94,196.24 from the 1950 Flood Control Act. Total expendi- tures from contributed funds during the fiscal year were $22,876.09, all under the 1950 Flood Control Act. Total costs to June 30, 1953, for maintenance were as follows: Flood Control Act United States funds Contributed funds Total Total 1948 Flood Control Act-.....--------------------------- $1,927,034.35 $184, 986. 09 $2, 112, 020.44 1950 Flood Control Act-----------------------.... 1, 568, 573. 28 22, 876. 09 1, 591, 449. 37 Total.__...-- .-- 3, 495, 607. 63 207, 862. 18 3, 703, 469. 81 Total expenditures from Federal funds to June 30, 1953, were $3,493,436.15, of which $1,927,034.35 was from the 1948 Flood Control Act and $1,566,401.80 from the 1950 Flood Control Act. Total ex- penditures from contributed funds to June 30, 1953, were $207,862.18, of which $184,986.09 was under authority of the 1948 Flood Control Act and $22,876.09 under the 1950 Flood Control Act. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: 85 Appropriated-....... $383,000.00 -$52, 000.00 $1,521,944.63 -$65. 13 $74,154. $1,927,034.35 Cost--- 314,732.82 16,155.44 1,493,514.11 6,767.07 95,864.91 1,927,034.35 330, 888. 261,482, 173. 81 18, Expenditures--------...........---------..........107. 37 864. 95, 91 034.35 1,927, 1818 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated.......___ _._ ..----------------- $225, 000. 00 -$40, 013. 91------------ $184, 986. 09 Cost------------------ - ------------ 143, 887. 17 41, 098. 92 184, 986. 09 Expenditures-----.... ------- ....... _140, 656. 52 44, 329. 57------------ 184, 986. 09 27. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC- TION 5 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941, AS AMENDED INCLUDING SECTION 210 OF FLOOD CONTROL ACT, APPROVED MAY 17, 1950 Section 5 of the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, as amended by section 12 of the Flood Control Act of July 24, 1946, and as further amended by section 206 of the Flood Control Act of June 30, 1948, which authorized the allotment from flood control ap- propriations 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, was further amended by section 210 of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, to read as follows: "That there is hereby authorized an emergency fund in the 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 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. The appropriation of such moneys as may be necessary for the initial establishment of this fund and for its replenishment on an annual basis, is hereby authorized: Provided, That pending the appropriation of said sum, the Secretary of the Army may allot, from existing flood control appropriations, such sums as may be necessary for the immediate prosecution of the work herein authorized, such appropriations to be reimbursed from the appropriation herein au- thorized when made: And provided further, That the Chief of Engi- needs is authorized, in the prosecution of work in connection with rescue operations, or in conducting other flood emergency work, to acquire on a rental basis such motor vehicles, including passenger cars and busses as in his discretion are deemed necessary." Operations during fiscal year 1953 for emergency flood control work under the provisions of this act are reported under improve- ment No. 26, "Emergency flood control work under authority of sec- tion 208 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948." Total costs during fiscal year 1953 for work under this act were $105,392.43 for maintenance, of which $82,516.34 was from Federal funds and $22,876.09 from contributed funds. Total expenditures during the fiscal year were $117,072.33, of which $94,196.24 was from Federal funds and $22,876.09 from contributed funds. FLOOD CONTROL-SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1819 Total costs to June 30, 1953, for work under this act were $1,591,- 449.37 for maintenance, of which $1,568,573.28 was from Federal funds and $22,876.09 from contributed funds. Total expenditures to June 30, 1953, were $1,589,277.89, of which $1,566,401.80 was from Federal funds and $22,876.09 from contributed funds. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ,_30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-........ $26, 674.39 - , -. _ $692, 734. 48 $42, 100. 75 $32, 624. 12 $1, 597, 109. 97 Cost--...-------------- 7, 059. 74 $29, 391. 18 377, 241. 11 279, 165. 21 82, 516. 34 1, 568, 573. 28 Expenditures--------........ 9, 093. 18 29, 391. 18 279, 580. 36 362, 974. 58 94,196. 24 1, 566, 401.80 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year end ing June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: ............ Appropriated---------........----------- -------------------------- $22, 876. 09 $22, 876. 09 Cost----------------------------------------------------- 22,876.09 22,876.09 Expenditures_------------ ----------- ----------- ------------ 22, 876.09 22, 876.09 28. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 14 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JULY 24, 1946 The Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the allotment of not to exceed $1,000,000 per year, for the construction of emergency bank protection works to prevent flood damage to high- ways, bridge aproaches, 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 the appropriations for any one fiscal year. Operations during the fiscal year under the provisions of this act consisted of emergency bank repairs at two sites along the Sacramento River, near Freeport, reclamation district No. 744, California, by con- tract, rented clamshell dredge and hired labor; and emergency bank protection along the San Joaquin River in reclamation district No. 17, near Mossdale, Calif., by contract. Prior to initiation of the work, local interests provided assurances that they would provide, without cost to the United States, all rights- of-way, hold and save the United States free from damages, and main- tain the completed work. In addition, local interests contributed $7,700 toward the cost of the work in reclamation district No. 744 and $5,000 toward the cost of the work in reclamation district No. 17. The costs and the expenditures from Federal funds during the fiscal year were $40,013.44 for new work, and the costs and expenditures during the fiscal year from contributed funds were $12,700. Total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, from Federal funds and from 1820 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 contributed funds for work under this act are the same as the fiscal year costs and expenditures. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30.1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated,----------------------------------------------$40, 013.44 $40,013,.44 Cost----------------- ------------------------------------ 40,013.44 40,013.44 ......... Expenditures-------- -- ------------ ------------ ------------ 40, 013. 44 40, 013. 44 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated............ ----------------------------------------------- $12, 700 $12, 700 Cost. ---------------------- ------------ ---------------------- 12, 700 12, 700 Expenditures -- ------------ ------------ ----------------------- 12, 700 12, 700 29. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAW 371, 82D CONGRESS, APPROVED JUNE 4, 1952 Public Law 371, approved June 4, 1952, authorized the allotment of an additional amount for "Flood control, general (emergency fund)," $35,000,000, to remain available until expended. Operations during the fiscal year under the provisions of this act consisted of the following emergency repair work: a. Emergency repairs and restoration of debris basins, Salt Creek, near Nephi, Utah. b. Emergency bank protection along left bank of Paradise Cut, approximately 2 miles southwest of Mossdale, Calif. c. Repair of two levee breaks along left bank of San Joaquin River, on W. C. Blewett estates, near Vernalis, Calif. Local interests con- tributed $1,000 toward the cost of this work. d. Emergency levee repairs, bank sloping, and rock revetment along the left banks of Old River and Sand Mound Slough, Holland tract, reclamation district No. 2025, Calif. Local interests contributed $11,500 toward the cost of this work. e. Initiation of emergency levee repairs along right bank of Sacra- mento River, 21/2 miles above Sacramento weir, reclamation district No. 537, Calif. This work, which is being performed by contract, is 11 percent complete, and will be completed about August 1953. The State of California has furnished assurances that they will pro- vide for relocation of power and telephone lines and pay for extra material for a 30-foot levee crown and replacing and paving the exist- ing highway. FLOOD CONTROL--SACRAMENTO, CALIF., DISTRICT 1821 f. Reclamation district No. 2075, San Joaquin River, Calif. (See operations reported under improvement No. 26, "Emergency flood control work under authority of sec. 208 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948.") In addition to the monetary contributions specifically mentioned, for all of the work listed above local interests furnished assurances prior to initiation of the work that they would provide without cost to the United States all rights-of-way, hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the work, and maintain the com- pleted work. Allotments in the amount of $130,292.08 and $7,549.62, respectively, were received in fiscal year 1953 for reimbursement of expenses in- curred during May and June 1952 for emergency levee repairs and extension to existing levees on upper Humboldt Lake, near Lovelock, Nev., and emergency levee repairs and bank protection on Weber River, near Morgan, Utah. This work was reported in the Annual Report for 1952, page 2103. Total costs during fiscal year 1953 for work under this act were $203,989.11 for maintenance, of which $191,489.11 was from Federal funds and $12,500 from contributed funds. Total expenditures dur- ing the fiscal year were $203,359.63, of which $190,859.63 was from Federal funds and $12,500 from contributed funds. Total costs and total expenditures to June 30, 1953, from Federal funds and con- tributed funds for work under this act are the same as the fiscal year costs and expenditures. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated.........------------ ............----------.......... 470. 71 -------------------- $254, $254, 470. 71 Cost ....---- ------------ -------------------------- ------ 191,489.11 489.11 191, Expenditures ----------------------- ___. .. . 190, 859.63 190, 859.63 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated------......... ----------------.......------------......------------............ $12, 500 $12, 500 Cost------- ------------ ------------------------------------ 12, 500 12, 500 Expenditures_- -- __--__---------------12, 500 12, 500 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT This district comprises all of Oregon which lies within the water- shed of Columbia River and tributaries below Irrigon; also the coastal drainage area, together with south central Oregon, not including that part which drains into Klamath Lake and River. It also includes that part of southern Washington within said watershed and downstream from a point opposite Irrigon, Oreg. District engineer: Col. T. H. Lipscomb, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the North Pacific Division, Portland, Oreg., comprising the Portland, Oreg., Seattle, Wash., Walla Walla, Wash., and Alaska districts: Colonel E. C. Itschner, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation--Continued Page Page 1. Columbia River and tribu- 20. Umpqua River, Oreg 1863 taries above Celilo Falls to 21. Coos Bay, Oreg_ 1866 Kennewick, Wash ____ . 1824 22. Coquille River, Oreg__.... 1869 2. The Dalles Dam, Columbia 23. Snagging and clearing of River, Wash. and Oreg- - 1827 channels in the interest of 3. The Dalles-Celilo Canal, navigation under authority Oreg. and Wash ----..... 1828 of sec. 3 of the River and 4. Columbia River at Bonne- Harbor Act approved Mar. ville, Oreg 1830 2, 1945_ 1870 5. Restoration of Indian fishing 24. Examinations, surveys, and grounds, Bonneville, Oreg_ 1835 contingencies (general) __ 1871 6. Columbia River between 25. Plant allotment _... .... 1871 Vancouver, Wash., and 26. Inactive navigation projects_ 1872 The Dalles, Oreg_____ 1835 27. Miscellaneous activities 1872 7. Columbia Slough, Oreg 1838 8. Willamette River above Flood control Portland and Yamhill River, Oreg 1839 28. Amazon Creek Oreg_ 1874 9. Willamette River at Willam- 29. Willamette River Basin, ette Falls, Oreg _ 1842 Portland district, Oregon-- 1875 10. Columbia and lower Willam- 30. Hills Creek Dam, Willam- ette Rivers below Van- ette River Basin, Oreg ..- 1879 couver, Wash., and Port- 31. Lookout Point Reservoir land, Oreg- 1845 (Meridian site), Willamette 11. Cowlitz River, Wash._ 1849 River Basin, Oreg_____ __ 1880 12. Westport Slough, Oreg_ 1850 32. Cottage Grove Reservoir, 13. Skipanon Channel, Oreg -.. 1851 Willamette River Basin, 14. Columbia River at Baker Oreg 1882 Bay, Wash _ 1853 33. Dorena Reservoir, Willam- 15. Columbia River at the ette River Basin, Oreg_ __ 1883 mouth, Oregon and Wash- 34. Fern Ridge Reservoir, Willam- ington___ 1854 ette River Basin Oreg ... 1885 16. Tillamook Bay and bar, Ore- 35. Cougar Dam, Willamette gon - 1856 River Basin, Oreg_______ 1886 17. Depoe Bay, Oreg_ 1858 36. Green Peter Dam, Willam- 18. Yaquina Bay and Harbor, ette River Basin, Oreg 1887 Oreg _ 1859 37. Detroit Reservoir, Willam- 19. Siuslaw River, Oreg .... 1861 ette River Basin, Oreg. ... 1887 1823 1824 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Flood control-Continued Flood control-Continued Page Page 38. Johnson Creek, Portland and 48. Emergency flood control vicinity, Oregon ........ 1889 work under authority of 39. Willamette River Basin, Flood Control Act ap- Oreg. (bank protection) __ 1890 proved July 24, 1946 ..... 1900 40. Lower Columbia River Basin, 49. Emergency flood control Oreg. and Wash ______ 1892 work under authority of Public Laws 138 and 318, 41. Sandy drainage district, 78th Cong., as amended Multnomah County, Oreg_ 1894 to and including sec. 208 42. Multnomah County drainage of Flood Control Act ap- district No. 1, Multnomah proved June 30, 1948 _ 1901 County, Oreg_ 1894 50. Emergency flood control 43. Beaver drainage district, work under authority of Columbia County, Oreg_ 1895 Flood Control Act ap- 44. Preliminary examinations, proved Aug. 18, 1941 .. 1902 surveys, and contingencies 51. Construction of flood con- for flood control ......... 1896 trol works under authority of sec. 205 of the Flood 45. Inspection of completed flood Control Act approved control works - 1896 June 30, 1948, as amended 46. Inactive flood control proj- by sec. 212 of the Flood ects _- 1897 Control Act approved May 47. Miscellaneous activities .... 1898 17, 1950_ 1902 1. COLUMBIA RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES ABOVE CELILO FALLS TO KENNEWICK, WASH. Location. This project includes improvement of the 128-mile stretch between the head of Celilo Falls and Kennewick, Wash. For brief description of Columbia River, see page 1854. (See U. S. Geo- logical Survey map of Washington.) Previous project. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 10, 1872, and modified by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1907. For further details, see page 1992 of Annual Report for 1915; page 1889, Annual Report for 1931; and page 1845, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 7 feet deep and 150 feet wide at low water from Celilo Falls to Wallula, with no specified depth or width between Wallula and the mouth of the Snake River; for an approach channel 6 feet deep at low water from the navigation channel in the Columbia River to the site of port development at Arlington, Oreg.; for removal of obstructions in the channel from the mouth of the Snake River to Kennewick, Wash.; and for an approach channel 6 feet deep from the channel in the Columbia River to the site of terminal developments at Kenne- wick. The section included in the project is 128 miles long. The lower end of the project is about 200 miles from the mouth of the river. The summer freshets occur from May to August and the or- dinary freshets reach a stage of 21 feet on Umatilla gage. The high- est flood (1894) reached a stage of 341/2 feet at Umatilla. Freshets due to rains sometimes occur in the early winter, but rarely exceed a 9-foot stage. Ice conditions, usually occurring in January or Feb- ruary, sometimes suspend navigation for 2 weeks or more. Construc- tion of McNary Dam has obviated the necessity for channel work between Umatilla Rapids and Kennewick, Wash. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1825 The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost for new work is $1,773,- 700, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $120,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 Apr. 8,1935 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act authorized the 1Rivers and Harbors, Committee existing project as an Emergency Relief project. Doc. 16, 73d Cong 2d sess. Aug. 30, 1935 Adopted existing project as a river and harbor project__ . , ., Mar. 2, 1945 Arlington approach channel- ........................ S. Doc. 28, 76th Cong., 1st sess. Do_...._ Kennewick approach channel_------...... -.----.- - H. Doc. 324, 77th Cong., 1st sess. 1Contains latest published map Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, provides that for each of the Arlington and Kennewick channels local interests give assurance that they will construct a suitable freight terminal, open to all on equal terms, and for the Kennewick channel that they furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil disposal areas necessary for the improvements and their subsequent maintenance, when and as required, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvements. Assur- ances of cooperation for work at Arlington were approved Decem- ber 29, 1947, but a suitable freight terminal has not yet been constructed. Terminal facilities. There is one public wharf on this stretch of the river located at Pasco, Wash. (mile 127.2 above Celilo), and owned by the port of Pasco. A bulk grain elevator of 500,000-bushel capacity, with rail, truck, and water connections, is located adjacent to the wharf at Pasco; a bulk grain elevator of 1,200,000-bushel capacity, with rail and truck connections with a dock now being constructed for water connections, is located at Kennewick, Wash. (mile 129.6 above Celilo); and a 300,000-bushel capacity grain ele- vator is located at Arlington, Oreg. Other facilities for handling bulk grain from truck to river craft, but without rail connections, are as follows: A bulk grain elevator of 150,000-bushel capacity at Port Kelley, Wash. (mile 110.6 above Celilo); a 335,000-bushel ele- vator at Umatilla (mile 88 above Celilo); and a 40,000-bushel ele- vator at Blalock (mile 32 above Celilo). There are privately owned storage facilities for handling petroleum products with capacities and locations as follows: At Pasco, Wash. (mile 127.2 above Celilo), 9 million gallons with rail, truck, and water connections; at Attalia, Wash. (mile 117 above Celilo), 4,381,000 gallons with truck and water connections; and at Umatilla, Oreg. (mile 88 above Celilo), 14,794,425 gallons, of which 8,494,425 gallons have rail connections and 6,300,000 gallons with truck and water connections only. There is a railroad located on each bank of the river, but there is no physical connection between the railroad and the river except as noted. At Irrigon, Oreg., there is a privately owned wharf for the shipment of lumber and general cargo by barge. Also, on the Oregon shore, 278038---53-voL. 2--53 1826 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 across the river from Patterson, Wash. (mile 76 above Celilo), there is a privately owned dock for the shipment of general cargo by barge, and at Umatilla there are bulk cement storage facilities of 15,000 barrels capacity with rail, truck, and water connections. Located on the Snake River, a tributary of the Columbia River (between mouth and mile 2.7), there are privately owned storage facilities for handling petroleum products with a present capacity of 18,614,647 gallons with pipeline, rail, truck, and water connec- tions with a planned immediate expansion to a capacity of approxi- mately 23,115,650 gallons. These facilities, with planned extensions, are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: Hydro- graphic condition surveys were made at a cost of $3,260. Inspections and reports were made at a cost of $360.95. Total costs and expenditures for the fiscal year were $3,620.95 all for maintenance. Conditions at end of fiscal year. The existing project is approxi- mately 90 percent complete. The authorized 7-foot channel 150 feet wide has been completed to the foot of Umatilla Rapids, but channel rectification at Indian Rapids, Squally Hook Rapids, and Owyhee Rapids remain to complete this stretch of the project. The con- trolling depth between Celilo Falls and the foot of Umatilla Rapids is 7 feet, survey of July 1952. Construction of McNary Dam at Umatilla Rapids has been under- way since May 5, 1947. Navigation past McNary Dam through the old Umatilla Rapids channel along the Oregon shore was closed on October 10, 1950, when the last river tow passed through the closure section. On December 16, 1950, the navigation lock was officially opened to river traffic. The lock was again closed during the period from February 2 to April 24, during final closure of the spillway. For the portion of the project above McNary Dam, project depths or greater are now available. Total costs and expenditures have been $2,126,038.32, of which $1,356,584.37 (including $400,000 Emergency Relief funds) was for new work and $769,453.95 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated ........ - -$11, 500. 06_---------- ----.--------------- ------------ $1, 851,195. 27 .. Cost .......-------------.. 5. 26---------- ------------------ ------------ 1, 851, 195. 27 Expenditures -------- -804.16------------------------- --------------- 1, 851,195. 27 Maintenance: Appropriated--...------..... 39, 000. 00 $73, 377. 45 $25, 499. 65 $9, 840. 33 $4, 000. 00 870, 662. 65 Cost------------------ 42, 872. 33 73, 377. 45 25, 499. 65 9, 840. 33 3, 620. 95 870, 283. 60 Expenditures---------.... 42, 394. 68 73, 377. 45 25, 499. 65 9, 840. 33 3, 620. 95 870, 283. 60 1Includes $494,610.90 for new work and $100,829.65 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition $25,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds for previous project. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project.-. -- _ $417, 116 RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1827 2. THE DALLES DAM, COLUMBIA RIVER, WASH. AND OREG. Location. The site of this project is on Columbia River at the head of the pool behind Bonneville Dam, approximately 192.5 miles above the mouth of the river and 90 miles east of Portland, Oreg. Existing project. This project provides for a dam, powerplant, navigation lock and appurtenant facilities. The improvement will provide for navigation and hydroelectric power generation. The dam is designed for a normal pool at elevation 160 mean sea level. The normal pool will create a reservoir extending upstream about 31 miles, providing slackwater to the John Day Dam site. The total length of The Dalles Dam will be approximately 8,600 feet and will consist of a rock, gravel, and sand closure section from the Oregon shore connecting to the powerhouse, then concrete nonoverflow sec- tions connecting the spillway with the powerhouse and the spillway with the navigation lock located at the right abutment on the Wash- ington shore. Fish passing facilities including two ladders will be provided. The 2,150-foot powerhouse will be constructed for 16 units with 14 units installed initially and substructure will be constructed for 6 additional units, an ultimate total of 22 units. The rated capacity of each unit is to be 78,000 kilowatts and the initial installa- tion is to be 1,092,000 kilowatts. The spillway dam will be 1,370 feet long and located near the right abutment. The overflow crest at eleva- tion 121 mean sea level will be surmounted with 23 radial gates 50 feet wide by 43 feet high which will provide capacity to pass a spillway design flood of 2,290,000 cubic feet per second. The deck will be at elevation 185.5 mean sea level and will provide a service road and track for two gantry cranes. The navigation lock will have clear plan dimensions of 86 feet by 675 feet and a single lift of about 87.5 feet with minimum depth over the sill 15 feet and normally 20 feet. The lock will include upstream and downstream guard and guide walls to protect boats and tows from adverse currents. The structures will be founded on Columbia River basalt. The estimate of cost for new work approved in 1953 is $348,372,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved May 17, 1950, House Document 531, 81st Congress, ed session. Operations and results during fiscal year. Excavation for the powerhouse was continued, with a total of 1,894,254 cubic yards of material removed through June 30, 1953. All cofferdam cells were completed. Construction of the spillway dam was initiated by con- tinuing contract in November 1952. Drilling, blasting, and excavat- ing operations in the area of the spillway dam, stilling basin, and ap- proach channel progressed satisfactorily. Work as a whole under this contract was 22 percent complete, and is scheduled to be 100 per- cent complete December 1955. Contracts were awarded on June 10 and June 17, 1953, respectively, for construction of the substructure for the first 14 main units, sta- tion service units, and complete assembly bay of the powerhouse (phase I), and for construction of a shoofly on the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway in vicinity of the dam site on the Washington shore. Engineering and design for fabrication of fourteen 123,800 hp. turbines were 5 percent complete by contract. 1828 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Contract plans and specifications covering the grading work for relocation of 8.7 miles of Union Pacific Railroad and 7.1 miles of U. S. Highway No. 30 were prepared, but advertisement of the construction was in abeyance pending signing of agreement by the Union Pacific Railroad. Land acquisition and settlement negotiations with the Indians in connection with their fishing rights at Celilo Falls were in progress. Total costs during the fiscal year were $12,696,907.26. Expendi- tures were $13,079,935.17. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project initiated February 1952, is 5 percent complete. Powerhouse excava- tion and cofferdam work is 88 percent complete. Construction of the spillway dam and appurtenances is 22 percent complete with opera- tions to date consisting of excavation in dam, stilling basin, tail race and approach channel, and installation of cofferdams. A contract has been awarded for construction of the powerhouse substructure and ap- purtenances, and operations to be initiated early in July 1953 are scheduled to be complete December 1955. Surveys, engineering and design for the relocation of the Union Pacific Railroad and Highway No. 30 on the Oregon shore are well advanced. It is expected that the agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad will shortly be consummated and work will be initiated by contract in the late summer of 1953. Plans and specifications for procurement of powerhouse equipment; and miscellaneous items of construction are being prepared and the work will be advertised for bids as plans are completed and approved. Total costs have been $16,232,710.54. Expenditures have been $16,508,375.39. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, Includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: ..........--....-----.......-----------..... Appropriated----- $800, 000. 00 $4, 000, 000.00 $19, 876, 000. 00 $24, 676, 000.00 Cost--....--- .....----------- ----------- 542, 207. 03 2, 993, 596. 25 12, 696, 907. 26 16, 232, 710. 54 .....--..---------- Expenditures---- ------- 516, 706. 51 2, 911, 733. 71 13, 079, 935. 17 16, 508, 375. 39 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-------_--- $1, 624, 729. 19 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 --------- 32, 000, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-- __. 33, 624, 729.19 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project-----_ _ -------------- 291, 696, 000. 00 3. THE DALLES-CELILO CANAL, OREG. AND WASH. Location. This improvement embraces about 12 miles of the Co- lumbia River between The Dalles and Celilo, Oreg. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Oregon.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 18, 1894. For further details see page 1993 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 1842 of Annual Report for 1938. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1829 Existing project. This provides for open river improvement from the foot of Threemile Rapids to the foot of The Dalles (Fivemile) Rapids, and a continuous canal on the Oregon shore from the foot of The Dalles (Fivemile) Rapids to the head of Celilo Falls, the canal to have a depth of 8 feet, width of 65 feet at the bottom, and length of 81/2 miles, with 4 locks, as follows: Detailed information of locks Dimensions Lift Avail- Miles Great- able from est depth When lower Lock Foundation length on com- Cost en- avail- Clear Low High lower pleted trance able for width water water sill full (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) width (feet) 0 Big Eddy lock 1.... Rock__-..... 265 45 44. 7 18 9. 2 1941 $477, 600 1. 6 Fivemile lock-------- .. ... do------- ........-- 265 45 10. 1 15 8. 7 1915 246, 700 5. 2 Tenmile lock 2-........ do---..... 265 50 6 7. 8 1915 149, 600 8. 1 Ceillo lock 2-------..........-do-------......... 265 45 6 7. 9 1915 103, 200 1Originally constructed tandem locks converted to single lift lock in 1941. 2Not used at low water. There are no dams in the canal. The lower end of the canal is about 4 miles and the lower end of the Threemile Rapids about 11/2 miles above The Dalles, Oreg. The normal pool level at the lower end of the canal has an eleva- tion of 72.5 feet above mean sea level and the highest flood 114.2 feet above mean sea level. At the upper end of the canal the nor- mal freshets are about 18 feet and the maximum rise 33 feet. The canal was designed to operate to a stage of 18 feet at the upper pool and is then "drowned out" until the river recedes to a stage of 18 feet. The actual cost for new work was $4,669,092.33, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The estimate of annual cost of opera- tion and care, made in 1952, is $172,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1905 (Annual Report, 1904, p. 3475). Operation and care of the canal were included in the project July 1, 1935, under the provisions of the Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act ap- proved June 26, 1934. For latest published map see Annual Report for 1915, page 3380. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. None. Operationsand results during fiscal year. The canal and locks were in continuous operation throughout the fiscal year except for the periods from noon, September 22, to 4: 30 p. m., September 25, 1952, when the locks and canal were closed for inspection, cleaning, and repairs. 1830 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The various items of maintenance (operation and care) and their costs were as follows: Operation of locks and canal__--- ------------------- ------- $84, 217. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repair----- ----------------- 13,159. 48 Dredging canal and turning basin--------------------------- 13, 317. 00 Total--__----------------- ------------------------ 110, 693.48 Total costs for the fiscal year were $110,693.48. Expenditures were $108,292.77, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year. The canal and locks were completed in 1919. The originally constructed tandem locks at Big Eddy were converted into a single lift lock in 1941. The available dimensions of the locks and canal are inadequate for the existing traffic. The Dalles Dam, Columbia River, Wash., and Oreg., a multiple purpose project now under construction will, when completed, provide adequate navigation facilities and will inundate the existing facilities of The Dalles-Celilo Canal. The existing facili- ties of The Dalles-Celilo Canal will be maintained until navigation facilities in connection with The Dalles Dam are completed. Total costs under the existing project have been $6,653,072.49 of which $4,669,092.33 was for new work, $5,445.17 for maintenance, and $1,978,534.99 for operation and care. Total expenditures have been $6,652,485.58. In addition the sum of $525,267.16 was expended between May 5, 1915, and June 30, 1935, on operation and care of the work of improvement, under provision of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated----................-----...........------------...-----------............... ------------ ---------..........----........... $4, 716, 205. 16 Cost --------- --- 4, 716, 205.16 Expenditures ..--------- ----------............ --- ------------------------ ------------............ 4, 716, 205. 16 Maintenance: Appropriated-......... $170, 000.00 $145, 500. 00 $151, 000. 00 $120,000. 00 $97, 000.00 2, 508, 872. 42 Cost-.------------- 192, 795. 55 130, 403. 06 132, 912. 43 140, 126. 09 110, 693. 48 2, 509, 247. 32 Expenditures-......... 192, 073. 13 132, 481. 06 132, 974. 91 140, 094. 71 108, 292. 77 2, 508, 660. 41 1Includes $47, 112.83 for new work for previous projects. 4. COLUMBIA RIVER AT BONNEVILLE, OREG. Location. This project is located on Columbia River, 42 miles east of Portland, Oreg., about 144 miles above the mouth of the river. For description of Columbia River see page 1854. Existing project. This project provides for a dam, power plant, and lock, for power and navigation. The spillway dam extends across the main river channel from the Washington shore to Bradford Island, which divides the river at this point. The overflow crest at 24 feet above mean sea level is surmounted by 18 vertical lift-steel gates placed between piers which extend to elevation 99 feet where a service roadway permits the operation of two 350-ton gantry cranes for regulating the gates. The powerhouse extending across Bradford RIVERS AND HARBORS--PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1831 Slough to the Oregon shore has an installation of 10 units, consisting of 2 units of 3,200 kilowatts each and 8 units of 54,000 kilowatts each, totaling 518,400 kilowatts. The ordinary and extreme fluctuations of the river at the lower lock gate are about 21 and 47 feet, respectively. The project includes fish ladders and locks to serve both the main channel and the Bradford Slough channel. The lock and powerhouse are founded on andesite, and the main dam rests upon solidified sedi- mentary rock of volcanic origin. The pool created by the dam pro- vides a navigable channel with depth of 30 feet and over between Bonneville and Big Eddy, a distance of 47 miles. The principal data concerning the ship lock and spillway dam are shown in the following table: Ship lock Dimensions : Clear width of chamber_--------------- 76 feet. Greatest length available for full width.... 500 feet. Lift (vertical) : At extreme low water and normal pool level--------- --- feet. 6----------6 At normal river stage-------------- 59 feet. At extreme high water -------- About 30 feet. Depth over miter sills at adopted low water_ 24.2 feet. Character of foundation ...----- ------ -- Andesite. Spillway dam Opened to navigation_ ------------------------- January 1938. Type of construction_ ------------------------- Concrete, gravity. Complete ------ - --- -_ - - 1938. Capacity------------------------------ 1,600,000 cubic feet per second. Elevation of gate sills on crest of spillway .... 23.3 feet. Height above lowest foundation ............ About 170 feet. Length of dam proper- 1,090 feet. Length of dam overall- 1,230 feet. Width at base------- ------------. - - 200 feet. Gate openings- - - - - 18. Crest overflow (above mean sea level)- __-.- 24 feet. Pool elevation (normal) (above mean sea level) _ 72 feet. Power plant Length 1,027 feet. Width- 190 feet. Height (roof to bedrock) 190 feet. Generator (station unit) 1 4,000-kw. 0.8 power factor. Generators------- 2 43,200-kw. 0.9 power factor. 8 54,000-kw. 0.9 power factor. Total rated capacity- _-_ 518,400-kw. 0.9 power factor. Speed--------------- 75 revolutions per minute. The actual cost of the dam, navigation lock, 10-power unit gener- ating installation, fishways, and attendant buildings and grounds is $83,210,608, of which $6,072,480 is for navigation facilities, $39,322,037 is for power facilities, and $37,816,091 is for joint facilities, consisting of dam, fishways, buildings, and grounds, and the headwall section of power units 0 to 6, cost of which ($2,106,000) is allocated to dam and reservoir facilities. The estimated annual cost approved in 1953 of operation and maintenance exclusive of any amount for improvements, reconstruction, or contingencies, is $1,215,000. Of this amount $55,- 1832 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 000 is for navigation, $560,000 for power and $600,000 for joint facil- ities. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents The existing project was originally authorized Sept. 30, 1933, by the Federal Emergency Administra- tion of Public Works. Aug. 30, 1935 Existing project authorized by Congress--...----------.......... Senate committee print, 73d Cong., 2d sess. (Report of Chief of Engineers, dated Aug. 21, 1933.) Aug. 20,1937 This act authorized the completion, maintenance, (Pub. 329, and operation of the Bonneville project under the 75th Cong.) direction of the Secretary of War and the super- vision of the Chief of Engineers, subject to certain provisions contained therein relating to the powers and duties of the Bonneville Power Administrator. Operationsand results duringfiscal year. New work: Power facili- ties-Installation of the emergency closures for the wicket gates was completed April 13, 1953, and the installation of the annunciator trouble alarms was completed January 30, 1953. The installation of facilities for providing clean water for the turbine gland water was completed November 14, 1952. Installation of the one shot lubrication system was completed February 19, 1953. All authorized new work was completed during the fiscal year. Maintenance: The project was in continuous operation throughout the fiscal year. Ordinary maintenance and repairs were accomplished as needed. Seven of 10 generating units were overhauled during the fiscal year. The navigation lock was in continuous operation except during the period from June 17 to July 2, 1953, when the lock was closed to permit cleaning and painting. Total costs during the fiscal year were $1,167,583.41, of which $18,042.83 was for new work and $1,149,540.58 for maintenance. Expenditures were $1,148,357.58. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project, initi- ated October 1933, was completed February 19, 1953. The navigation lock was placed in operation in January 1938. The spillway dam and the first two power units were completed and placed in operation dur- ing the fiscal year 1938. The powerhouse, with the complete installa- tion of 10 units, was in operation in December 1943. Miscellaneous construction on the various features of the project was continued until February 19, 1953, when the project was declared complete. Total costs to June 30, 1953, have been $94,931,636.46, of which $83,210,608.05 was for new work ($39,322,037.26 for power facilities and $43,888,570.79 for other than power) and $11,721,028.41 for op- eration and care ($5,753,535.51 for power facilities and $5,967,492.90 for other than power). The costs of new work include $32,440,700 emergency funds. Total expenditures have been $94,917,220.38. Power production and revenues. Electrical power energy gener- ated, excepting that portion required for the operation of the project, is delivered to the transmisison lines of the Bonneville Power Admin- istration for disposition in accordance with the terms of the Bonne- RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1833 ville Act. During the fiscal year 1953, a total of 4,227,463,000 kilowatt- hours was so delivered and 15,059,000 kilowatt-hours used for opera- tion of the project, a total of 4,242,522,000 generated. Total generated by years, in thousands of kilowatt-hours, from 1939 through 1953, is as follows: Delivered to Delivered Fiscal year Fiscal Total TotalBonneville gen- eration gen- Power yearAdministra- Fiscal year eration ville Totalgen- to Bonne- Power yile Power Administra- Adminis- tion tration 1939---.............. .__. 39, 750 34, 874 1947 -------------------- 3, 711,155 3, 695, 255 1940 __--------------_ 218, 063 208, 426 1948_------------------ 4, 008, 064 3, 991, 860 1941--.--------------- 907, 729 894, 177 1949------------------ 3, 885, 101 3, 868, 558 1942 .......-............. 1, 826, 048 1, 807, 309 1950-.......---------------- 3, 708, 564 3, 689, 309 1943_..... ...- - _ 2. 815, 954 2, 801. 480 1951------------------ 3, 811, 032 3, 793, 276 1944 - -........ -__ 3, 502, 610 -___ 3, 488, 874 1952---------- -------- 4, 480, 174 4, 462, 935 .....- 1945---- ---- -__ 3, 405, 231 3, 391,128 1953------------------. 4, 242, 522 4, 227, 460 1946_ ------------- 2,691, 503 2,674,834 Receipts from power sales by the Bonneville Power Administration are deposited in the United States Treasury as required by law, but allocated to the project in accordance with memorandum of under- standing with Bonneville Power Administration. Amounts so allo- cated are independent of the amount of power generated and delivered and are designed to cover (a) operation and maintenance expense applicable to power operations, (b) interest at the rate of 2.5 percent per annum on that portion of Government expenditures allocated to power, and (c) scheduled repayment of construction cost, including replacements, allocated to power, over a 50-year period beginning July 1, 1944. During the fiscal year 1953 the amount of $3,500,000 was so deposited, of which sum the amount of $819,088.93 was for repayment of project operating expenses applicable to power, $1,037,401.57 for repayment of interest expense applicable to power and $1,643,509.50 for amortization of construction costs, including replacements applicable to power. As of June 30, 1953, the sum of $45,475,522.85 has been deposited in the United States Treasury to the credit of the project, of which $8,061,614.68 was for repayment of operating expenses ap- plicable to power, $17,070,745.16 for interest expense applicable to power and $20,343,163 for amortization (including replacements) of construction costs applicable to power. Of a total of $94,944,086.05 expended to date on the project for construction, operation and main- tenance and replacements, the amount of $65,466,382.17, or 69 percent, has been for direct and allocated portions of power features. Summary of governmental investments and expenses for power pur- poses as of June 30, 1953, and repayments thereon are tabulated below : Investment Construction costs (including interest during construction) ... $59, 561, 589. 76 Replacements (net retirements) ------------------------- 196, 293. 73 Total cost of fixed plant --------------------- 59, 757, 883. 49 Net other assets ---------------------------------- 66, 901. 83 Total capital investment ------------------- 59, 824, 785. 32 1834 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Eicpenses Operation and maintenance (excluding depreciation) ---------- $8, 061, 614. 68 Interest ------------------------------------------ --- 17, 070, 745. 17 Total expenses---------------------------------------- 25, 132, 359. 85 84, 957, 145. 17 Repayments Total expenses (currently repaid) -------------------- - 25, 132, 359. 85 Amortization of capital investment__------------------------ 120, 343, 163. 00 1 Represents 34 percent of total capital investment though only 9 years, or 181 percent, of scheduled payment period has elapsed. Total repayments-- ---- --------------- ___ 45, 475,522.85 Net remaining capital investment to be repaid_ ------------ 39, 481, 622. 32 84, 957, 145. 17 Cost and financial summary CONSOLIDATED Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ. ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-........ $335, 854. 77 $1,250,000.00 -$412,419.00----------........... -$72, 976. 27 $83, 210, 608.05 Cost.-------------- 1, 045, 214. 20 452, 847. 65 655, 028. 29 $186, 662. 84 18, 042. 83 183, 385, 608. 05 Expenditures---------......... 985, 895. 98 473, 316. 51 482, 627. 71 185, 012. 96 22, 927. 70 83, 210, 608. 05 Maintenance: Appropriated-......... 1, 282, 500. 00 1, 047, 000. 00 1, 319, 500. 00 1, 110, 000. 00 1, 192, 000. 00 11, 816, 527. 75 Cost--- -------------- 1, 206, 014. 96 961, 635. 68 1, 171, 291. 38 1, 255, 367. 24 1, 149, 540. 58 11, 589, 900. 36 ........ Expenditures------- 1, 255, 919. 51 1, 077, 230. 31 1, 178, 556. 78 1, 229, 658. 44 1, 125, 429. 88 11, 706, 109. 67 1 Cost includes appraised value of $175,000 for Dredge Cascade received from military surplus without expenditure. CONSTRUCTION OF ALL FACILITIES OTHER THAN' POWER AND INSTALLATION POWER UNITS NO. 0-2; OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ENTIRE PROJECT Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-........ $335, 854. 77 $1,250,000.00 -$412,419.00 .............--- -$72, 976. 27 $56, 974, 608. 05 Cost---........------------......... 840, 798. 42 406, 302. 45 552, 563. 91 $70,378. 10 1, 350. 92 1 57,149, 608. 05 Expenditures-------....... 803, 591. 86 408, 180. 64 385, 971. 04 61, 735. 43 3, 605. 28 56, 974, 608. 05 Maintenance: Appropriated_.---. . 1, 282, 500. 00 1, 047, 000. 00 1, 319, 500. 00 1, 110, 000. 00 1, 192, 000. 00 11, 816, 527. 75 Cost---...............-----------1, 206, 014. 96 961, 635. 68 1, 171, 291. 38 1, 255, 367. 24 1, 149, 540. 58 11, 589, 900. S6 Expenditunes-......... 1, 255, 919. 51 1, 077, 230. 31 1, 178, 556. 78 1, 229. 658. 44 1, 125, 429. 88 11, 706, 109. 67 1 Cost includes appraised value of $175,000 for dredge Cascade received from military surplus without expenditure. POWER PLANT Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ... . . .... 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal'years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated........---- ---------------------- -------------------- -- ----------- $26, 236, 000 Cost -------------- _ $204, 415. 78 $46, 545. 20 $102, 464. 38 $116, 284. 74 $16, 691. 91 26, 236, 000 Expenditures.........- 182,304. 12 65, 135. 87 96, 656. 67 123, 277. 53 19, 322. 42 26, 236, 000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1835 5. RESTORATION OF INDIAN FISHING GROUNDS, BONNEVILLE, OREG. Location. Columbia River between Bonneville and The Dalles, Oreg. and Wash. Existingproject. The Secretary of War was authorized, under such terms and conditions as he may deem advisable, to acquire lands and provide facilities in the States of Oregon and Washington to replace Indian fishing grounds submerged or destroyed as a result of the construction of Bonneville Dam: Provided, That not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for this purpose from funds heretofore or hereafter appropriated for maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works: Provided further, That such lands and facilities shall be transferred to the Secretary of the Interior for the use and benefit of the Indians, and shall be subject to the same conditions, safeguards and protections as the treaty fishing grounds submerged or destroyed. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. Operations and results during fiscal year. Camp sites for Indian fishing grounds were constructed at Underwood, Wash., and at Lone Pine site in the vicinity of The Dalles, Oreg. The Under- wood site was completed in September 1952 and the Lone Pine site was completed in May 1953 except for completion of drilling a well. Total costs for the fiscal year were $10,477.48. Expenditures were $11,135.68, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project is 55 percent complete. Additional fishing camp sites to be purchased and developed are contingent upon agreements with the Indians concerned. Total costs have been $27,585.67. Expenditures have been $27,368.33. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June _30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated------......---------- - ----------------------------------------------- $50, 000.00 Cost--------------- $2, 992. 15 $1, 978. 19 $2, 843. 70 $8, 359. 53 $10, 477. 48 27, 585. 67 Expenditures-------- 2,882. 81 1, 998.34 2, 587. 81 7,859. 97 11, 135. 68 27, 368. 33 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953--------------------- $21,410.67 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954__----- - 21, 410. 67 6. COLUMBIA RIVER BETWEEN VANCOUVER, WASH. AND THE DALLES, OREG. Location. On Columbia River, between the Interstate Bridge at Vancouver, Wash., 106.5 miles above the mouth and The Dalles, Oreg., mile 191, a distance of 84.5 miles. For description of Columbia River see page-. Existing project. This provides for a channel 27 feet deep at low water and 300 feet wide between Vancouver, Wash., and The Dalles, Oreg., 85 miles; a channel 10 feet deep at low water and 300 feet wide at the upstream entrance to Oregon slough, Oregon; a suitable turning 1836 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 basin adjacent to the site of port development in the vicinity of Camas and Washougal, Wash.; a boat basin at Hood River, Oreg., 500 by 1,300 feet and 10 feet deep at normal Bonneville pool level, with a con- necting channel of the same depth to deep water, and a protecting breakwater on the easterly side; a barge channel to the waterfront at Bingen, Wash., 10 feet deep at normal Bonneville pool level, 200 feet wide and approximately 1 mile long, and for an access channel 7 feet deep at normal Bonneville pool level, 100 feet wide and approximately 1,000 feet long, to a natural mooring basin for small boats near the east end of the channel; and for the construction of The Dalles Harbor, Oreg., to provide a breakwater and shear boom protected basin approx- imately 400 feet by 800 feet in size with depth of 8 feet below a pool elevation of 72.5 feet mean sea level. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water at Vancouver is about 21/2 feet and at Bonneville about 0.2 foot at low stages of the river. Extreme tidal ranges are about 3 feet and 0.4 foot respectively. Annual freshets average about 21 feet at Vancouver, while the highest known stage reached 33 feet above low water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1953 is $6,750,400. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $480,000. The existing project was authorized under the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 26, 1937 Construction of a channel 27 feet deep by 300 feet House Committee Doec. 94, 74th from Vancouver, Wash., to Bonneville, Oreg. Cong., 2d sess.' 1 Mar. 2, 1945 Construction of Camas-Washougal turning basin ... - . H. Doe. 218, 76th Cong., 1st sess. July 24, 1946 Construction of a channel 27 feet deep by 300 feet H. Doec. 704, 79th Cong., 2d sess. wide from Bonneville, Oreg., to The Dalles, Oreg. Do-....... Construction of a channel 10 feet deep and 300 feet Do. wide at the upper entrance to Oregon Slough, Oreg. Do-...... Construction of a boat basin at Hood River, Oreg., Do. 10 feet deep, 500 feet wide, by 1,300 feet long. Do- ....- Construction of a barge channel at Bingen, Wash., Do. 10 feet deep, 200 feet wide, by 1 mile long, and an access channel 7 feet deep, 100 feet wide, by 1,000 feet long to natural mooring basin. Do-....... Construction of The Dalles Harbor 8 feet deep, 400 S. Dec. 89, 79th Cong.1 feet wide by 800 feet long. 1 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, provides in connection with the Camas-Washougal turning basin that local interests furnish assurances that they will construct a suit- able freight terminal, open to all on equal terms, and bear additional cost of disposing of dredged material behind bulkheads provided by them; and provides that no dredging will be performed by the United States within 50 feet of the proposed dock. The act of July 24, 1946, provides that for improvements at Hood River, Oreg., and at Bingen, Wash., local interests furnish free of cost to the United States all necessary rights-of-way, agree to maintain depths in the basins, and to construct, operate, and maintain necessary RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1837 mooring facilities and public wharf available to all on equal terms. For The Dalles, the act of July 24, 1946, provides that local interests (a) furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way required for new work, and suitable spoil disposal areas for new work, and for subsequent maintenance when and as required, (b) provide necessary bulkheads, and (c) agree to construct, maintain, and operate within the basin suitable moorages and a public landing with adequate supply facilities, open to all on equal terms. Assurances of local cooperation for The Dalles Harbor were approved by the Sec- retary of the Army October 5, 1948. Terminal facilities. The only terminal facilities at present avail- able or suitable for ocean vessels on the stretch of the river under the project are at The Dalles, Oreg. The port of Camas-Washougal has constructed a wharf 528 feet in length at Washougal, Wash., which will be available for ocean vessels when an adequate entrance channel is provided. At the port of The Dalles (mile 44 above Bonneville) there is a municipal wharf 125 by 1,100 feet for use of both ocean vessels and river boats. There are two one-story timber and corrugated-iron warehouses, each 94 by 461 feet, on this wharf with rail connections. There is also a municipal oil terminal consisting of a concrete and timber wharf, 27 by 193 feet, located about a mile below the main wharf. There are private storage tanks with a total capacity of 2,300,000 gallons located near this terminal for handling petroleum products from ocean vessels and river boats. Storage tanks have rail and truck connections. A private elevator with a capacity of 40,000 bushels and a public elevator of 868,000 bushels capacity for handling bulk grain to ocean or river craft are also located at The Dalles. The public elevator has rail and truck connections. There is a privately owned rail connection about three-fourths miles below the municipal wharf where certain types of cargo may be handled between railroad cars and river boats or barges, by means of a derrick of 22-ton capac- ity. The facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance dredging with Government plant and hired labor was accomplished during Au- gust and September 1952. Shoals at Ryan Point, Leisure Point, and Fishers Landing were removed providing a controlling depth of 15 feet in the channel. A total of 152,710 cubic yards of material was removed at a cost of $47,208. Hydrographic surveys were made at a cost of $4,560. Inspection and reports cost $2,232 and repair of water level gage $462.38. Total costs and expenditures for the fiscal year were $54,462.38, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is approxi- mately 52 percent complete. Dredging of the main channel between Vancouver and Bonneville was completed to project dimensions of 27 feet deep and 300 feet wide on October 12, 1949. This channel, at the present time is used for barge transportation and log towing and is maintained to a depth of 15 feet which is adequate for existing traf- fic. Depths of 20 feet or more are available between Bonneville and The Dalles. Construction of The Dalles Harbor authorized by the 1838 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 River and Harbor Act of 1946, Senate Document 89, 79th Congress, was started March 8, and completed October 17, 1949. No construction work has been done on the 27-foot channel between Bonneville and The Dalles, the channel at the upper entrance to Ore- gon Slough, the Camas-Washougal turning basin, the Hood River boat basin, the Bingen channels, or the improvement of the lower entrance to Bonneville canal. Total costs and expenditures have been $3,651,391.29, of which $3,074,513.32 was for new work and $576,877.97 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-......... .........---............ $491, 000.00-------............ -- $304,279.70------- $3, 074, 513. 32 Cost --------------- 140, 023. 91 $79, 008. 41--........--..---.......--------..--..------------............ 3, 074, 513.32 Expenditures-------......... 138, 775. 97 80, 156. 35 ------ .---------------- _---------- 3, 074, 513. 32 Maintenance: Appropriated---------......... 27, 000. 00 53, 313. 93 56, 331. 28 $48, 013. 40 $55, 200. 00 577, 615. 59 Cost------------------ 56, 094. 83 53, 313. 93 56, 331. 28 48, 013. 40 54, 462. 38 576, 877. 97 Expenditures---......---... 56, 011. 63 53, 313. 93 56, 331. 28 48, 013. 40 54, 462. 38 576, 877. 97 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------$3, 675,886. 68 7. COLUMBIA SLOUGH, OREG. Location. Columbia Slough is a narrow back channel which empties into the Willamette River about one-half mile above the confluence of the latter stream with Columbia River near Portland, Oreg. Existing project. This provides for a suitably aligned channel, 10 feet deep and generally 100 feet wide, between the mouth and Union Avenue, Portland, Oreg., a distance of 7.7 miles, with two turning basins of equal depth, 1,000 feet long and 200 feet wide, including the width of the 100-foot channel, one basin below Union Avenue and one below Denver Avenue, with such modifications thereof as in the discretion of the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Engineers may be advisable. The estimated cost revised in 1953 is $1,149,300 for new work. The project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved in 1950 (H. Doc. 270, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in this document. Local cooperation. The authorizing act provides that local interests agree to (a) furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil disposal areas for the new work and for subsequent maintenance, when and as required; (b) provide, maintain, and operate adequate terminal and transfer facilities along the slough; (c) hold and save the United States free from all damages resulting from the construction and maintenance of the improvements; and (d) such alterations of the Union Pacific Railroad bridge, which crosses Columbia Slough, Oreg., 5.1 miles above Willamette River, RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1839 as the Secretary of the Army may find necessary, be accomplished under the provisions of the act of Congress of June 21, 1940 (54 Stat. 497), except that the cost to be apportioned between the United States and the bridge owner in accordance with the provisions of that act shall be limited to the cost which would be required for necessary alterations of the bridge if it now conformed to the plans for the bridge approved by the Secretary of War on December 23, 1908, and any additional cost for altering the existing bridge shall be borne by the bridge owner. Terminal facilities. There are no publicly or privately owned wharves or docks on the slough. There are, however, several booms, dolphins, and slips used for storage and handling of logs, near the shingle and lumber mills along the slough. Adequate space is avail- able for construction of terminal facilities. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. No work has been done. 8. WILLAMETTE RIVER, ABOVE PORTLAND, AND YAMHILL RIVER, OREG. Location. The Willamette River rises in the Cascade Range in southwestern Oregon, flows northerly, and empties into the Colum- bia River about 100 miles from the sea. Its length from the source of the Middle Fork is about 294 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6155 and the U. S. Geological Survey map, State of Oregon.) The Yamhill River rises in the Coast Range, flows easterly, and empties into the Willamette River about 42 miles above Portland. Its length from the source of the South Fork is about 52 miles. Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1871, and July 13, 1892. For further details, see page 1997 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1754 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for improvement of Willamette River between Portland (14 miles above the mouth) and Oregon City (26 miles above the mouth) by a channel 8 feet deep at low water, 200 feet wide below Cedar Island and 150 feet wide thence to Oregon City; for such channel improvement and contraction works as may be necessary to secure, with stream flow regulation, controlling depths of 6 feet at low water from Oregon City to the mouth of Santiam River (108.5 miles above the mouth), and 5 feet from that point to Albany (120 miles above the mouth); for a channel 3.0 to 3.5 feet deep at low water and of no prescribed width from Albany to Corvallis (132 miles above the mouth) ; and for necessary snagging between Corvallis and Harrisburg (163 miles above the mouth). The project also provides for a channel in the Yamhill River 4 feet deep at low water and 60 feet wide from its mouth to McMinnville (18 miles) to be secured by means of a lock and dam near Lafayette and the removal of obstructions. The section of Willamette River in the vicinity of Willamette Falls at Oregon City is covered by a project described on page 1842 of this report. 1840 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The following table shows the principal features of the lock and dam in Yamhill River: Location------.--------- 11/2 miles below Lafayette, Oreg., 8 - miles above the mouth. Usable lock dimensions-------------- 1 lock, 175 by 38 feet. Lift of lock_.....____------------ 16 feet. Depth on sills at low water-------- 4 feet on upper sill; 2 feet on lower sill. Character of foundation -__..-------- - Timber piling in clay. Kind of dam__. Fixed. Type of construction__----- ___, Timber crib. Date of completion----------------- Sept. 21, 1900. Cost ----------------------------- $72,164.83. For the Willamette River below the falls at Oregon City ordi- nary fluctuation of stage of water is 15 feet and the extreme fluctua- tion due to flood conditions 35 to 50 feet. Above Oregon City the ordinary fluctuation is 12 to 20 feet and the extreme is 20 to 27 feet. For the Yamhill River the ordinary fluctuation is 35 feet and the extreme 48 feet. Tidal changes vary from about 21/2 feet at the mouth of the Willamette to zero 26 miles above the mouth. The approved estimate (1953) of cost for new work is $2,404,000. The latest (1953) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $547,000 including $15,000 for operations and care of the lock and dam in Yamhill River. For information concerning the compre- hensive flood control plan for Willamette River Basin see page 1875. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 3,1896 Improvement of Willamette River above Oregon H. Doc. 260, 54th Cong., 1st sess. City. (Annual Report, 1896, p. 3309). Do-....... Improvement of Yamhill River by lock and dam Annual Report, 1895, p. 3602. construction. Project modified in 1904 by abandoning the 20-mile Annual Report, 1904, p. 3529. stretch of the river between Harrisburg and Eugene as unworthy of improvement. July 25,1912 For a 6-foot channel in the Willamette River below H. Doe. 438, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Oregon City. July 3,1930 For the 8-foot channel between Portland and Oregon H. Doc. 372, 71st Cong., 2d sess. City. (Contains latest published map.) June 26,19341 Operating and care of the lock and dam in Yamhill River and provided for with funds from War De- partment appropriations for rivers and harbors. June 28,1938 2 Stream flow regulation with controlling depths of 6 H. Doc. 544, 75th Cong., 3d sess. feet to the mouth of Santiam River and 5 feet to Albany with enlargement of locks at Oregon City. 1 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. 2 Flood Control Act. Terminal facilities. Between Portland and Willamette Falls the terminal facilities consist of privately owned mill wharves, sand and gravel wharves, and oil receiving stations. Above the falls there are privately owned landings including a facility at pulp siding (3 miles above the falls) with rail and water connections for shipment of clay by barge and receipt of paper mill products, also by barge. About 5 miles downstream from Albany there is a newly constructed tank farm of 1,367,100-gallon capacity with truck and water connection which receives petroleum by barge from Portland. At numerous locations over the entire waterway there are log dumps with water and rail or RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1841 truck connections to facilitate the movement of logs to mills in the lower Columbia and Willamette Rivers. These facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Dredging by hired plant and dredging and snag removal by Government plant and hired labor maintained sufficient depths for the requirements of present navi- gation. Releases of storage water from the completed Fern Ridge, Cottage Grove, and Dorena Reservoirs aided materially during low water periods in providing sufficient depths for existing traffic. For more detailed information on reservoir releases see pages covering those reservoirs. The Yamhill Lock was in continuous operation throughout the year except for the period from December 12 to 14 when the lock was closed for repairs to the lower gate. During the fiscal year a total of 9,396 persons in cars visited the project. The various items of maintenance and their costs during the fiscal year were as follows: Maintenance: Dredging by Government plant, a total of 659,688 cubic yards removed ---------------------------------------- $297, 686. 00 Leveling and disposal of dredge material------------------12, 470. 00 Snagging in Willamette and Yamhill Rivers------------------3, 294.00 Inspections and reports-------- ------------------------- 3, 810. 48 Hydrographic surveys by Government plant-----------------23, 133. 00 Total maintenance-------------------------------- 340, 393. 48 Operation and care of Yamhill lock: Operation ----------- 8, 530. 60 8---------------------------- Maintenance and repair of structures and grounds------------ 874.00 Total operation and care----------------------------- 9, 404. 60 Total costs for the fiscal year were $349,798.08 of which $340,393.48 was for maintenance and $9,404.60 for operation and care. Expendi- tures were $355,843.30. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is approxi- mately 65 percent complete. The 8-foot channel between Portland and Oregon City and the 21- to 31/2-foot channel between Oregon City and Albany were completed in 1939. The 3.0- to 3-1/2foot channel between Albany and Corvallis was completed in 1945. The remaining work required to complete the project consists of the construction of such contraction works and channel improvements as may be nec- essary, with streamflow regulation, to secure controlling depths of 6 feet at low water from Oregon City to the mouth of Santiam River, and 5 feet from that point to Albany. Controlling depths at low water are 8 feet from Portland to Oregon City, and 31/2 feet from Oregon City to Corvallis. In Yamhill River, the controlling depth is 4 feet from the mouth to Yamhill Lock and 2 feet from the lock to McMinnville. Traffic is confined to towboats, log rafts, launches, and dredges. Between Oregon City and Pulp Siding (about 3 miles) and between 278038-53-voL. 2- 54 1842 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Oregon City and Portland, barges are used in the transportation of paper and woodpulp products. The Yamhill Lock and grounds are in fair condition, the lock gates were replaced during the fiscal year 1951 and 1952. Partial repairs to the dam, which is in poor condition, have been made. The lock is used only for the passage of logs downstream, and the grounds to a considerable extent for recreational purposes. Total costs under the existing project, from Federal funds, have been $7,126,136.98 of which $615,169.74 was for new work, $6,371,- 270.25 for maintenance and $139,696.99 for operation and care. Ex- penditures have been $7,126,051.40. In addition, the sum of $106,- 433.23 was expended between September 24, 1900, and June 30, 1935, on operation and care of works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriations for such purposes. An additional sum of $7,500 was expended from contributed funds for maintenance and $484,900 from emergency flood control funds for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 New work: Appropriated---------......... - ------------ ------------------------ ------------ $862, 917.25 Cost- ------------------------------------------------------------------ 862,917.25 Expenditures--------- -----------.---- ----------------------------------- 862, 917. 25 Maintenance: Appropriated......... $451, 000.00 $400,374. 07 $357, 250.00 $358, 764. 75 $357, 000.00 6, 625, 513. 57 Cost-- ------------.... 469, 647. 58 399, 711. 64 423, 291. 19 364, 477. 71 349, 798.08 6, 617, 400. 47 Expenditures......... 461, 598. 29 403, 686. 35 389, 514. 15 379, 186. 12 355, 843.30 6, 617, 314. 89 21In Includes $247,747.51 for new work for previous projects. addition, $484,900 for new work was expended from Emergency Relief flood control funds for bank protection, and $7,500 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project--------------$1, 303, 930 9. WILLAMETTE RIVER AT WILLAMETTE FALLS, OREG. Location. The locks and the dam covered by this project are located at Willamette Falls, a rocky reef in the Willamette River at Oregon City, Oreg., about 26 miles above the mouth of the river. Existing project. This provides for the construction of a new single-lift main lock and a guard lock each with clear dimensions of 56 feet by 400 feet and minimum depth over the sills of 91/2 feet, to replace the authorized existing facilities which were pro- vided for by the purchase, rehabilitation, and deepening to 6 feet at low water of the existing canal and locks and the separation of the canal from the waterpower intake by construction of a concrete di- vision wall. The total length of the existing canal and locks is about 3,500 feet. The following table shows the principal features of the existing canal and locks at Willamette Falls: RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1843 1 Usable lock dimensions-------. Series of 4 locks, each 175 by 37 feet. Lift of each lock_ ------------ock 1 (lower), 22.5 feet; ' lock, 2, 8.7 feet; lock 3, 10.9 feet; lock 4 (upper), 8.1 feet. Depth on miter sills at low water Lower lock, 8.4 feet; upper lock, 6 feet. Character of foundation--.... Rock Kind of dam--- - -__--- Fixed.3 Type of construction---------. Concrete. Year of completion_----___ 1873; purchased by United States Apr. 26, 1915. 'A Cost-------------------. Unknown; purchase price, $375,000. guard lock 210. by 40 feet, which is used only at higher stages of water, is located at the upper end of the canal basin. SA concrete division wall, 1,227 feet long, extending from lock 4 to the guard lock, separates the upper basin of the canal from the head race, which formerly led directly from the basin and supplied water for the power plants operated by the Crown Willamette Paper Co. and the Portland Ry., Light & Power Co. AThe dam is owned by private parties. The ordinary fluctuation of the stage of water above the locks is 12 feet, and the extreme, due to flood conditions, 20 feet. Below the locks the ordinary fluctuation is 15 feet and the extreme 50 feet. The estimated cost, revised in 1953, is $10,164,300. The latest (1953) approved estimate of annual cost of operation and care is $228,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25,1910 For the purchase and rehabilitation of the system H. Doc. 202, 56th Cong., 1st sess., and the construction of the concrete division wall. and Annual Report, 1900, p. 4374. 1 Aug. 8,1917 Deepening of the locks___-------............................ H. Doc. 1060, 62d Cong., 3d sess. June 26, 1934 2 Operation and care of the canal and locks provided for with funds from War Department appropria- tions for rivers and harbors. Mar. 2,1945 Construction of the New Willamette Falls lock-....... H. Doc. 544, 75th Cong., 3d sess. 1 Contains latest published maps. 2 Permanent Appropriation Repeal Act. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. The Crown Willamette Paper Co. has con- structed a timber wharf about 850 feet in length, extending to and supported by the concrete division wall built in the lock canal by the United States. Operations and results during fiscal year. The existing canal and locks were in continuous operation throughout the fiscal year, except on January 19 and 24, 1952, due to flood stage of the river, when the guard lock was closed to upper river traffic for the installation of a new gate. The lower lock remained in operation during the entire year. The various items of operation and care and their costs were as follows : Operation of locks and canal_ _ ------------------------ $114, 778. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repair- ---- ------------------ 25, 504. 00 Improvement and reconstruction-___------------------- 19, 201. 22 Total -- -------------------------------- 159, 483.22 Total costs for the fiscal year were $159,483.22 for operation and care. Expenditures were $159,493.12. 1844 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing canal and locks were originally constructed by private interests in 1873 and purchased April 26, 1915, by the United States for $375,000. The dam is owned by private interests. The final report on the purchase and rehabilita- tion of the existing locks and canal was given in the Annual Report for 1923, when the project was reported 98 percent complete. No further work on that existing project was considered necessary. The controlling depth is 6 feet at low water on the miter sill of the upper lock. The existing locks and grounds are in fair condition and are in continuous operation except when flooded out by high water or under- going repair. The facilities are obsolete and inadequate for existing traffic. The original manually operated lock gates have been converted to hydraulic opening and closing but the operation of the gate wickets is still manual. During the fiscal year 1951 the height of the easterly wall of the guard lock was raised 3 feet permitting use of the lock to elevation 14.5. No construction work has been done on the lock and guard lock, which was authorized to replace the existing facilities, by the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, and the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945. Plans and specifications for the work have been essentially completed, but will require review and some revision. Total costs have been $2,463,720.96, of which $520,005.08 was for new work ($377,122.20 for purchase and rehabilitation of existing lock and canal and $3,882.88 for new lock from river and harbor funds and $139,000 for new lock from flood control funds) and $1,943,715.88 for maintenance (operation and care) from river and harbor funds. Expenditures have been $2,465,177. In addition $300,000 was expended from contributed funds for new work on existing canal and lock and $452,109.76 was expended between April 16, 1915, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of works of the improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriations for such purposes. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June .-. 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated-------.........----............-----............ -$35,617.12--............---------------........... $520, 005. 08 Cost--..............----------..--.. $0.32 ........-------...........----------------------........................------------..... 520,005.08 Expenditures--------......... -199. 68 .................-----....-----...............--------...------------ ............------------ 520, 005.08 Maintenance: Appropriated-......... 215, 000. 00 $182, 709. 78 144, 000. 00 $146, 114. 00 $182, 000.00 2, 421, 983. 54 Cost--------------.--. 216, 297. 16 179, 702.45 128, 116. 20 161, 364.01 159, 483. 22 2, 395, 825. 64 Expenditures------......... 210,112.45 186, 803.35 128, 349.69 162, 346. 63 159, 493. 12 2, 397, 281.68 1 In addition $300,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project --------------- . $9, 644, 300 RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1845 10. COLUMBIA AND LOWER WILLAMETTE RIVERS BELOW VANCOUVER, WASH., AND PORTLAND, OREG. Location. This project embraces 1031/2 miles of Columbia River below Vancouver, Wash., and 14 miles of Willamette River below Portland, Oreg. For description of Columbia River see page 1854, and of Willamette River, page 1839. Previous project. Some relief dredging was done between 1866 and 1876. Projects were adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of June 18, 1878; July 13, 1892; June 13, 1902; and March 3, 1905. For further details see pages 1995 and 1998 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1746 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 35 feet deep and 500 feet wide in the Columbia River from its mouth to the mouth of the Willamette, 101.5 miles, and thence up Willamette River to Broadway Bridge at Portland 12 miles; 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide from Broadway Bridge to Ross Island, 14 miles above the mouth of Willamette River, to be maintained by the port of Port- land. The existing project also provides for maintenance at not to exceed a depth of 35 feet at low water, over such areas in the Portland harbor and Willamete River between its mouth and Broad- way Bridge as have been or may be dredged to project depth by the port of Portland; no dredging, however, shall be done by the United States within 50 feet of the pierhead line. In addition, the existing project also provides for the following: A channel 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide in the Columbia River from the mouth of the Willamette River to the interstate highway bridge at Vancouver, Wash., about 5 miles, with two turning basins of same depth at Vancouver, 800 feet wide and approximately 2,000 and 3,000 feet long for the upper and lower basins, respectively, auxiliary channels 10 feet deep and 300 feet wide in the vicinity of Cathlamet, Wash., 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide in St. Helens (Oreg.) Channel, and 30 feet deep and 500 feet wide connecting the upper end of the St. Helens Channel with the main ship channel of the Columbia; 24 feet deep and 200 feet wide along the frontage of the town of Rainier, Oreg., extended at its up- per and lower ends to deep water in the Columbia River, 8 feet deep and 150 feet wide from this depth in Columbia River through the old mouth of Cowlitz River to a point approximately 3,000 feet up- stream from the present terminus of the harbor line; a channel from the Longview Port dock downstream along the pierhead line and past the Weyerhaeuser Timber Co's plant at Longview, to a connection with the main ship channel below Mount Coffin the downstream 2,400 feet of this channel to be 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide and the re- mainder to be 28 feet deep and 250 feet wide; construction of a small boat mooring basin at Astoria, Oreg., to include a sheet-pile, sand- filled breakwater about 2,400 feet long with a 30-foot roadway along its full length, and steel-pile shore wings totaling about 1,460 feet in length; and for the construction of stone and pile dikes and revetments. The plane of reference in the estuary from the mouth to Har- rington Point is mean lower low water; thence to Portland and Van- couver, low water. The tidal range between mean lower low water 1846 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 and mean higher high water at the mouth of the Columbia is about 8 feet, and at Portland and Vancouver about 21/2 feet at low stages of the rivers. Extreme tidal ranges are about 13 feet and 3 feet, respectively. Annual freshets have but little effect on depths at the mouth of the Columbia; at Portland and Vancouver they average about 20 feet, while the highest known reached a stage of 33 feet above low water at Portland. The actual cost for new work, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects and contributed funds, is $5,384,677. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,845,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 18,1878 Dike at St. Helens Bar__........._._.....___ Annual Report, 1877, p. 1019. July 13,1892 For the closing dike at head of Oregon Slough and H. Does. 36 and 38, 52d Cong., dikes at Deer Island and Walker Island. 1st sess. June 13,1902 Replacing the revetment of Coon Island__............ H. Doec. 673, 56th Cong., 1st sess. Feb. 27,1911 2 pipeline dredges and accessories ------------ July 25,1912 Increasing the main channel depth to 30 feet .......... H. Doc. 1278, 61st Cong., 3d sess. July 27,1916 Consolidating the improvements below Portland, No prior report. Oreg., and between Vancouver, Wash., and the mouth of the Willamette. Aug. 8,1917 For the Cathlamet Channel- ....................... H. Doc. 120, 63d Cong., 1st sess.t Sept. 22, 1922 Construction of an additional dredge (dredge was H. Doc. 1009, 66th Cong., 3d sess. not built) and accessories for better maintenance, and the construction of contraction works. Mar. 4,1923 2 Channel from deep water in Willamette Slough to H. Doc. 156, 67th Cong., 2d sess. deep water in Columbia River. Mar. 3, 1925 Depth of 25 feet and width of 300 feet from mouth of H. Doec. 126, 68th Cong., 1st sess, the Willamette River to Vancouver, Wash.. Mar. 3, 1927 Closing of the east channel at Swan Island in the Rivers and Harbors Committee Willamette River on condition that the main chan- Doe. 10, 69th Cong., 2d sess. nel to be opened to project dimensions on the west side of the island by the port of Portland. July 3,1930 For a 35-foot channel 500 feet wide from Portland to H. Doec. 195, 70th Cong., 1st sess., the sea. and Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee Doe. 8, 71st Cong., 1st sess.' Sept. 6, 1933 8 A channel 28 feet deep and 300 feet wide from the H. Doec. 249, 72d Cong., 1st sess. mouth of the Willamette River to Vancouver, with 2 turning basins, each generally 28 feet deep by 800 feet wide by 2,000 feet long. Aug. 30, 1935 A channel in the Columbia River from mouth of the Rivers and Harbors Committee Willamette to the Interstate Highway Bridge at Doe. 1, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Vancouver, Wash., 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide, with 2 turning basins at Vancouver. Do....... Maintenance of not to exceed 35-foot depth at low Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 water in Portland Harbor and Willamette River Doe. 6, 73d Cong., 1st sess. between its mouth and Broadway Bridge at Port- land. 1 Do....... Auxiliary channels, 30 feet deep, 300 and 500 feet at H. Doec. 235, 72d Cong., 1st sess. St. Helens. Aug. 26,1937 Extension of the lower turning basin at Vancouver, Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 Wash., 1,000 feet downstream. Doc. 81, 74th Cong., 2d sess. 1 Do....... An auxiliary channel 24 feet deep and 200 feet wide H. Doec. 203, 75th Cong., 1st sess. along the water front at Rainier, Oreg. 1 Mar. 2, 1945 Improvement of old mouth of the Cowlitz River ... H. Doe. 341, 77th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Do...... An auxiliary channel in the vicinity of Longview, H. Doc. 630, 77th Cong., 2d sess. Wash. 1 July 24,1946 A small-boat mooring basin at Astoria, Oreg.......... H. Doe. 692, 79th Cong., 2d sess. 1 Contains latest published maps. s Public Res. 105, 67th Cong. =Public Works Administration. Local cooperation. Requirements of cooperation prior to 1945 have been fully complied with. The act of July 24, 1946, authorizing the construction of a small-boat mooring basin at Astoria, Oreg., provides that local interests furnish assurances to the United States that they will furnish free of cost all necessary lands, easements, and rights-of- RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1847 way for the new work and subsequent maintenance when and as re- quired; provide all necessary mooring facilities within the basin, sewers, water and electric supply lines, and a public landing with suitable supply facilities open to all on equal terms. Assurances for the small-boat basin at Astoria were approved on November 4, 1947. Local interests have provided some mooring facilities, and public landings. Terminal facilities. At Portland, Oreg., there are under public ownership two terminals for handling general cargo, bulk grain, coal, phosphate, lumber, oils and similar commodities. Under private own- ership, but open to the public on equal terms, are 7 general cargo, 5 grain and flour, 6 lumber, 1 cement, 1 bulk creosote, 1 salt, and 9 fuel oil and gasoline wharves or piers, besides outfitting and repair, sand and gravel, and construction-equipment wharves. During the year extensive construction was completed at Swan Island in Portland Harbor by the port of Portland Commission, a State of Oregon agency, to provide a new basin for 3 drydocks, 1 of 2,000-ton, 1 of 12,500-ton and 1 on a long-term lease from the United States Navy of 14,000-ton capacity. There are also available at the drydocks 5 rail-mounted gantry cranes each of 45-ton capacity, and 1 truck-mounted crane, as well as machine shops, rail lines, staging, compressed air, steam, electricity, and water. Seven berths are available at the outfitting dock at this modern facility open to all on equal terms. Also located within the harbor is 1 drydock of 85-ton capacity, 3 privately owned marine railways for handling small vessels and barges, as well as several skid-type haulouts on which launches and other small craft can be accommodated. Heavy lift equipment at the general-cargo wharves include 10 locomotive cranes and auto cranes with up to 35-ton capacity, one 150-ton swinging boom derrick, one 100-ton shear- leg derrick crane, two 35-ton traveling gantry cranes, and two 75-ton floating cranes. At Astoria, Oreg., there is a large municipal terminal with grain elevator and flour mill, facilities for receiving oil products by tanker, and bunkering of vessels. There are also private wharves used for receipt of fish, sand and gravel, and bunkering of fishing vessels. At Vancouver, Wash., below Interstate Bridge, there are two mu- nicipal terminal wharves. There are also several privately owned wharves for the shipment of lumber, a fuel and gasoline terminal, and a privately owned grain elevator and wharf. The port of Longview has a public terminal on the Columbia River at Longview, Wash., and the Long-Bell Lumber Co. and Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. have wharves in the same vicinity for the shipment of lumber. A privately operated grain elevator for shipment of grain and flour is located at the port terminal; a fuel oil and gasoline terminal is also located at the port dock for the receipt of petroleum products. There is a heavy lift of 125-ton capacity. At other locations on the Columbia River between Portland and Columbia River entrance, there are sufficient private facilities to ac- commodate the river vessels and fishing craft, and at seven points there are large sawmill docks used exclusively for shipment of lumber in oceangoing carriers. These facilities, with planned extensions, are considered adequate 1848 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 for existing commerce. (For further details, see Port Series No. 11, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: Dredging with Government plant and hired labor was done on all bars and shoals in the main and side channels where condition surveys indicated shoaling. A total of 12,140,760 cubic yards of material was removed at a cost of $1,505,927. and hydrographic condition surveys were made at a cost of $82,392. Inspections and reports were made at a cost of $10,028 and minor repairs to dikes and engineering cost $5,035.57. Removal of snags with Government plant cost $571. Total costs for the fiscal year were $1,603,953.57, all for maintenance. Expenditures were $1,499,118.94. Condition at end of fscal year. The existing project was completed on September 29, 1950. The main channel project was completed in 1933, except that a revision at Harrington Point was made in 1935. The dikes were completed in 1935 and the extension of the Vancouver turning basin in 1939. The auxiliary channel in the vicinity of Long- view was completed May 12, 1949, and the improvement of the old mouth of Cowlitz River on March 10, 1950. The small boat mooring basin at Astoria was completed September 29, 1950. The controlling depth at low water in Columbia River from its mouth to the mouth of Willamette River is 34 feet. Above the mouth of Willamette River the Vancouver Channel has a controlling depth of 30 feet and in Willamette River from its mouth to Broadway bridge the controlling depth is 33 feet. Project depths are maintained throughout the year except during short shoaling periods following freshets which generally occur in May, June, and July. In Columbia and Willamette Rivers between the mouth and Broad- way bridge at Portland a draft 32 feet at low tide and 35 feet at high tide is practicable throughout the year. In Columbia River between the mouth of Willamette River and Vancouver, Wash., drafts of 26 and 28 feet at low and high tide, respectively, are practicable through- out the year. Total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1953, have been as follows: New work Maintenance Total United States funds: Regular funds-_ _-- ----------------------------- $4, 799, 931. 77 $22, 901, 881. 52 $27, 701, 813. 29 Public works funds_ ..----------------------------- 446, 296. 19 ................ 446, 296. 19 Emergency Relief administrative funds------------............ 138, 449. 04 98, 667. 57 237, 116. 61 Total United States funds_--------------------- 5, 384, 677. 00 23, 000, 549. 09 28, 385, 226.09 Contributed funds_ __----.......------------------- . 223, 026. 09 24, 319. 82 247, 345. 91 Total all funds...................--------------------------- 5, 607, 703.09 23, 024, 868.91 28, 632, 572. 00 Total expenditures have been $27,597,424.11 from regular funds, $446,296.19 from Public Works funds, and $237,116.61 from Emer- gency Relief funds; a total of $28,280,836.91 from United States funds and $247,345.91 from contributed funds; a grand total of $28,528,182.82. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1849 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 2 New work: Appropriated......... $929, 000. 00 $150, 000. 00 -$97, 000. 00 -$9, 577. 92----------- $6, 914, 090. 14 Cost_ _------...---. 173, 966. 53 1, 273, 746. 39 16, 059. 98-------- .........---............... 6, 914, 090., 14 Expenditures-......... -133, 630. 06 1, 202, 588. 70 ............-----------............ 89, 870. 78----------- 6, 914, 090. 14 Maintenance: Appropriated- ........ 1, 662, 206. 76 1, 543, 559. 64 1, 296, 296. 86 1, 162, 134. 47 $1,623,200.00 24, 237, 973. 31 Cost--- - - -1, 510, 300. 49 1, 660, 559. 33 1, 318, 572. 33 1, 171, 452. 58 1,603,953.57 24, 215, 413. 88 Expenditures-...--....1, 470, 757. 60 1, 700, 469. 45 1, 317, 079. 75 1, 173, 023. 38 1,499,118.94 24, 111, 024. 70 1 Includes $1,529,413.14 for new work and $1,214,864.79 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition, $223,026.09 for new work and $24,319.82 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. 11. COWLITZ RIVER, WASH. Location. This river rises in the Cascade Range in Washington, flows westerly and southerly about 120 miles, and empties in the Columbia River about 69 miles from the mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6153.) Previous projects. Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880. For further details see page 2000 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 1763 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel 4 feet deep at low water and 50 feet wide from the mouth to Ostrander (9 miles), thence 21/2 feet deep and 50 feet wide to Castle Rock (10 miles), and thence 21/2 feet deep at low water and not less than 40 feet wide to Toledo (18 miles), to be secured by snagging, dredging, and regulating works. The water level, due to tides, varies from 4 feet at the mouth to zero at Ostrander. During ordinary freshets a stage of 20 feet, and at extreme floods a stage of 25 feet, is reached in the river at Kelso, Wash. The actual cost for new work was $32,906.62, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $40,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. 1167, 60th Cong., 2d sess., from the mouth to Castle Rock, and H. Doc. 404, 61st Cong., 2d sess., from Castle Rock to Toledo). For the latest published map see House Document 1167, 60th Congress, 2d session. Recommended modifications of project. The Chief of Engineers has recommended that the project be modified by the elimination of all work above Castle Rock (H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). Terminal facilities. Above Kelso the terminal facilities are limited to two log dumps. At Kelso there are a number of small private wharves and one public landing. Between Kelso and the mouth there are two private commercial wharves. These facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1913. The channel is maintained to the project depth of 4 1850 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 feet between the mouth and Kelso, Wash. Above Kelso the channel is in poor condition with a controlling depth at low water of 2 feet. Total costs and expenditures for the existing project have been $357,083.50, of which $32,907.62 was for new work and $324,175.88 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 New work: Appropriated ........-----------------------------........................--------------............--------------........................ $37, 906. 62 Cost.------- .------------------------------------------------------------ 37, 906.62 Expenditures- .------------.-----------------------.------------.------------ 37, 906. 62 Maintenance: Appropriated------_ $28, 828. 45 $29, 093. 04 $25, 789. 25 ............--------------------............--- 372, 359. 81 Cost---------------.......... 28, 828. 45 29, 093. 04 25, 789. 25 ............----------------------- 372, 359. 81 Expenditures ........------- 28, 828.45 29, 093.04 25, 789. 25 ...------.....--...........---------..... 372, 359. 81 1 Includes $4,999 for new work and $48,183.93 for maintenance for previous projects. 12. WESTPORT SLOUGH, OREG. Location. Westport slough is a side channel of the Columbia River located about 70 miles below Portland, Oreg. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6152.) Eisting project. This provides for a channel 32 feet deep at low water, 300 feet wide in the entrance and to about the midpoint of its length, and generally 250 feet wide in the upper 1,800 feet. Low water is the plane of reference. The average tidal range during low water conditions in Columbia River is about 5 feet. The estimated cost for new work revised in 1953 is $203,000. The latest (1952) approved estimate of the annual cost of maintenance is $18,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. 79, 75th Cong., 1st sess.), and modified by the River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 134, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act of May 17, 1950, provides that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Sec- retary of the Army that they will: (1) provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, right-of-way, and spoil disposal areas, including necessary bulkheads, for the construction and sub- sequent maintenance of the project, when and as required; (2) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works and subsequent maintenance; and (3) provide and maintain, at their own expense, a channel 32 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the upstream terminus of the existing project to the upper end of the mill dock, an additional distance of approximately 1,300 feet. Terminal facilities. The only terminal is the privately owned wharf of the Shepard and Morse Lumber Co. There is no need at present for additional terminals. RIVERS AND HARBORS--PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1851 Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance dredging of the channel to a depth of 28 feet was accomplished by the Govern- ment pipeline dredge WahkiakumA. A total of 94,500 cubic yards of material was removed and condition surveys completed. Total costs and expenditures during the fiscal year were $14,990.26. Condition at end of fiscal year. The channel 28 feet deep and 200 feet wide, as originally authorized, was completed in 1930. No work has been done on the 32-foot channel authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1950 as a modification of the existing project. The channel is in good condition but commerce and vessels must wait for tides to leave the channel when loaded. A survey, made after dredg- ing, showed a controlling depth of 28 feet. Total costs and expenditures have been $84,387.26, of which $16,276.19 was for new work and $68,111.07 for maintenance. osst and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated......----...--------..........-----------.. ............---------------------............------------- $16,276.19 Cost ------------------------------------------- ----------- ---------- 16, 276.19 Expenditures ........------ .................------------...---------..............---------..------------ ----------- 16, 276.19 Maintenance: Appropriated------- ........ -$2, 700. 05 $9, 482.85 $15, 832.34 $2, 346. 56 $14,990. 26 68, 111.07 Cost--...........--------------------------............ 9, 482. 85 15, 326. 77 2, 852. 13 14, 990. 26 68, 111.07 Expenditures---------..................---------- 9, 482. 85 15, 832. 34 2, 346. 56 14, 990. 26 68, 111. 07 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount need to be appro- priated for completion of existing project- -- __ ----- ------- $186, 724 13. SKIPANON CHANNEL, OREG. Location. This channel is a tidal waterway extending south 2.7 miles from deep water in Columbia River. The channel enters the Columbia about 10 miles above its mouth and 4 miles below Astoria, Oreg. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6151.) Existing project. This provides for a channel 30 feet deep and generally 200 feet wide extending from deep water in Columbia River to the railroad bridge at Warrenton, Oreg., a distance of 1.8 miles, for a turning basin of the same depth, a mooring basin 12 feet deep at mean lower low water at Warrenton, Oreg.; and for a channel 6 feet deep and generally 40 feet wide, with increased widths at log dumps and terminals, for a distance of 4,500 feet, via cutoff chan- nel, above the railroad bridge. Mean lower low water is the plane of reference. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is about 8 feet; the extreme tidal range is about 13 feet. The estimate of cost of new work revised in 1953 is $314,800. The latest (1952) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $48,000. 1852 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was authorized by the following River andt Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 July 3,1930 Channel from deep water in Columbia River to the H. Doe. 278, 70th Cong., 1st sess. railroad bridge. Aug. 26,1937 For the channel extending upstream from the rail- H. Doc. 201, 75th Cong., 1st sess, road bridge a distance of 4,500 feet. Tune 30,1948 For a mooring basin 12 feet deep at Warrenton .... S. Doe. 93, 80th Cong., 1st sess. 1Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation. Requirements contained in River and Harbor Acts of July 3, 1930, and August 26, 1937, have been fully complied with. The River and Harbor Act approved June 30, 1948, Public Law 858, provides in connection with the mooring basin that before construction is initiated, 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, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the project and subsequent maintenance thereof, (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction work, (c) maintain project depth in the basin after com- pletion, and (d) construct, maintain, and operate the necessary moor- ing facilities and utilities within the basin, including a public landing with suitable supply facilities, all of which shall be open to all on equal terms. Before adoption of the project, local interests and the port of Astoria constructed timber bulkheads and dredged the channel at a total cost of about $560,000. Terminal facilities. The city of Warrenton owns a wharf with 300-foot frontage open to the public. One privately owned lumber mill wharf with 800-foot frontage is used for loading lumber ship- ments. One privately owned cannery wharf with 300-foot frontage is used for unloading fish, loading and unloading nets. One privately owned boatyard has floats and moorage facilities for a maximum of 80 small boats. In the channel above the railroad bridge the facilities are the log dumps used by log trucks. These facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. Dredging of the channel and turn- ing basin was completed in 1930. No work has been done on the con- struction of the small boat mooring basin at Warrenton. The project is 70 percent complete. Controlling depths are 27 feet in the channel and 10 feet in the turning basin. No recent surveys above the railroad bridge at Warrenton have been made. Total costs and expenditures have been $408,123.10, of which $130,119.35 was for new work and $278,003.75 for maintenance. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1853 Cost and financiaZ summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ...........-----...........-------------.........-----..............----------...-----------....... ------------ $130,119. 35 Cost-------------.................-------------------............----------- ---------------------- 130,119.35 --------------------------------- ------------ Expenditures .................-----------.... 130, 119.35 Maintenance: Appropriated--........ ----- $8, 493. 30 $27, 000 ............--------------------............---------............ 278, 003. 75 Cost-- . . 8, 393. 30 27, 100 ......................--------------------------------- 278, 003. 75 Expenditures--------........ 8, 393. 30 27, 100 ...................... 278, 003. 75 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_______--------- $184, 681 14. COLUMBIA RIVER AT BAKER BAY, WASH. Location. Baker Bay is a shallow body of water about 15 square miles in extent, lying on the north side of Columbia River near its mouth. The bay is separated from the river by Sand Island, a low- lying sand bar only a few feet above high tide level. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6151.) Existing project. This provides for a main channel, 10 feet deep and 200 feet wide extending through the easterly passage at Sand Island to the port of Ilwaco, a distance of about 5 miles; for a moor- ing basin 10 feet and 12 feet deep, about 20 acres in extent, located east of the port of Ilwaco dock, with protecting breakwaters; and for a west channel 10 feet deep connecting the basin with deep water in Columbia River, with a width of 150 feet, increased to 200 feet for a distance of 2,000 feet at the southerly end. Mean lower low water is the plane of reference. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is about 8 feet, and the extreme about 13 feet. The estimate of cost for new work revised in 1953 is $1,015,100. The approved estimate of annual maintenance revised in 1950 is $88,500. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Dec. 11, 1933 Main channel............--------------------------------Public Works Administration. Aug. 30, 1935 .... ----- do____ _---..-----------...-....... H. Doc. 44, 73d Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2,1945 West channel 8 feet deep------------ Doc. 443, 76th Cong., 1st sess. H---------------. May 17,1950 West channel 10 feet deep and mooring basin with S. Doc. 95, 81st Cong., 1st sess. protecting breakwaters. Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950, in connection with construction of the mooring basin and modi- fication of the west channel provides: (a) That local interests furnish free of cost to the United States all necessary lands, easements, rights- of-way, and spoil disposal areas for the new work and for its subse- quent maintenance, when and as required; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works and 1854 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 their subsequent maintenance; (c) maintain project depths in the mooring basin; (d) make the necessary changes in existing sewers; and (e) provide and maintain adequate terminal and mooring facilities within the basin, including a public landing with suitable supply facilities open to all on equal terms. Terminal facilities. The facilities consist of wharves, floats, ramps and berths for fishing craft, oil and sand barges, and towboats. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Closure of about 800 feet of the timber and stone dike was 80 percent complete. Maintenance: Hydrographic surveys were made at a cost of $1,432 and contract dredging of the west channel was completed at a cost of $24,942.44. Total costs for the fiscal year were $39,279.97 of which $12,905.53 was for new work and $26,374.44 for maintenance. Expenditures were $39,252.74. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 40 percent complete. The channel extending through the easterly passage at Sand Island was completed in 1934. Dredging of the west channel extending from deep water in Columbia River to the east channel near Ilwaco was completed to a depth of 8 feet, August 26, 1948. Construction of 3 spur dikes in connection with the west channel was completed September 30, 1948. Construction of an 1,800-foot pile, timber and stone dike was completed October 25, 1951, but addi- tional piling are needed to tighten the dike. No work has been done on the mooring basin authorized as a project modification by the River and Harbor Act approved May 17, 1950. Total costs and expenditures have been $662,781.28 of which $415,- 998.55 was for new work and $246,782.73 for maintenance. Cost and filnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing nscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-....... $60, 000.00 ..----------- $5, 315. 00 ----------- $5, 500. 00 $419, 392. 47 Cost---------......-----.......... 172, 120. 95 $2, 474. 00 2, 629. 55 $74, 371. 90 12, 905. 53 415, 998. 55 Expenditures- ...--... 173, 291. 17 3, 295. 63 -37. 47 76, 217. 29 12, 905. 53 415, 998. 55 Maintenance: ........ Appropriated------- 16, 348. 71 30, 000. 00 26, 377. 33 34, 300. 89 -7, 300. 00 246, 826. 93 Cost 28, 270. 47 25, 731. 35 29, 946. 87 1, 281. 36 26, 374. 44 246, 782. 73 Expenditures --------.. 25, 789. 47 19, 094. 08 37, 283. 25 609.48 26, 347. 21 246, 782. 73 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_--__----_ _ - -- __---- $1, 253. 92 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ----------- 1, 253.92 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project--------_---------_--- - 595, 707. 53 15. COLUMBIA RIVER AT THE MOUTH, OREGON AND WASHINGTON Location. This river rises in British Columbia, through which it flows for 425 miles. It enters the United States in northeastern Washington, flows southerly to the mouth of Snake River, thence westerly between Oregon and Washington, and empties into the RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1855 Pacific Ocean 645 miles north of San Francisco Bay and 160 miles south of the Straits of Juan de Fuca. The total length of the river is 1,210 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 5902, 6151, 6152, 6153, 6154, 6155, and 6156; also Geological Survey map of Washington.) Previous project. Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 5, 1884. For further details see page 1999 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 1740 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel across the bar 40 feet deep at mean lower low water and of suitable width (not less than one-half mile), to be secured by dredging and by converging rubble-mound jetties, the south jetty being about 7 miles and the north jetty about 21/2 miles long, terminating 2 miles north of the end of the south jetty. Mean lower low water is the plane of refer- ence. The tidal range on the bar between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is about 8 feet, and the extreme tidal range is about 13 feet. The actual cost for new work was $11,357,506.35 exclusive of amount expended under previous projects. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $336,000 except for the repairs to jetties. Jetty maintenance is done only at intervals of several years and is covered by special allotments. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1905, making final provision for the south jetty, the construction of the north jetty, and dredging (H. Doc. 94, 56th Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report for 1903, p. 2275). The con- struction of the north jetty was approved July 29, 1910, and a modification of its alignment December 27, 1913. The latest pub- lished map is in the Annual Report for 1921 opposite page 1868. Local cooperation. The existing project contains no conditions requiring local cooperation. However, during 1914 the port of Port- land contributed $475,000 and the port of Astoria $25,000 to this improvement. These amounts have been expended, the greater part having been applied to the purchase of stone for the north jetty. Terminal facilities. For terminal and transfer facilities see re- port on Columbia and Lower Willamette Rivers. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: Land management costs were $433, condition surveys $8,200, inspections and reports $3,404.06, construction of channel ranges $1,976, and re- moval of scales at Fort Canby $1,280. Repair of a hole in Jetty A was completed with a cost for the fiscal year of $79,854 and dike repairs were made at a cost of $1,642. A total of 2,796,753 cubic yards. of material was removed from the entrance channel by the Corps of Engineers hopper dredge Biddle at a cost of $361,327. Total costs for the fiscal year were $458,116.06, all for maintenance. Expenditures were $453,489.87. Conditionat end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1918. The jetties are in fair condition. Storms have broken through the narrow portion of Sand Island about 2 miles from the east end which continue to cause shoaling at Clatsop Spit and Baker Bay Channels. A survey made in June 1952, showed a controlling 1856 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 depth in the entrance channel of 42 feet at mean lower low water except at Clatsop Spit where the controlling depth for the left quar- ter of the channel was 40 feet after dredging in June 1953. Total costs under the existing project from Federal funds have been $23,245,138.39 of which $11,357,506.35 was for new work and $11,887,632.04 for maintenance. Total expenditures have been $23,- 245,138.39. In addition, $475,000 and $25,000 were contributed by the ports of Portland and Astoria, respectively, and expended for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 2 New work: Appropriated----- $13, 343, 759. 49 .........................---......-----..........--..----.....------..... ...----------....------------......-- Cost-------- ------------------------------------------------------- 13,343, 759.49 Expenditures..--------------- ---------- ---------------------------------- 13, 343, 759.49 Maintenance: Appropriated......... $108, 000. 00 $315, 112. 81 $203, 800. 00 $208, 297. 09 $385, 300. 00 11, 890, 615. 35 Cost-------------- 202, 670. 73 117, 719. 53 310, 716. 70 222, 974. 30 458, 116. 06 11, 887,632.04 Expenditures----......--- 208, 986. 32 118, 585. 98 280, 609. 10 256, 960. 70 453,489.87 11,887, 632. 04 1 Includes $1,986,253.14 for new work for previous projects. 2 In addition $500,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 16. TILLAMOOK BAY AND BAR, OREG. Location. This bay is located on the Oregon coast about 50 miles south of the mouth of Columbia River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 5902 and 6112.) Previous project. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of August 11, 1888, and July 13, 1892. For further details, see page 1989 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1474 of Annual Report for 1936. Existing project. This provides for a jetty about 5,700 feet long on the north side of the entrance; for a channel through the bar 18 feet deep and of such width as can be practically and economically ob- tained; for a channel 200 feet wide and 18 feet deep from deep water in the bay to Miami Cove; for initial dredging of a small boat basin and an approach thereto at Garibaldi, Oreg., to a depth of 12 feet; for a channel to Hobsonville, 200 feet wide and 16 feet deep, with a turning basin 500 feet wide at Hobsonville, and regulating works as needed. The mean of the higher high waters above the plane of reference and the extreme tidal range at the entrance are 7.4 feet and about 13 feet, respectively. The estimate of cost for new work revised in 1953 is $784,000, exclusive of contributed funds. The latest (1953) approved esti- mate for annual cost of maintenance is $28,000 for entrance and bay channels. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1857 Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 11, 1888 Improvement of Dry Stocking bar and Hoquarton H. Ex. Doc. 185, 50th Cong., 1st Slough. sess. July 13, 1892 Dredging channel 200 feet wide and 6 feet deep be- H. Ex. Doc. 35, 52d Cong., 1st sess. tween north and middle channels above Bay City and construction of various control dikes. July 25,1912 tConstruction of north jetty, 5,700 feet long and dredg- H. Doc. 349, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 4,1913 J ing channel 16 feet deep, 200 feet wide, to Bay City. Mar. 2,1919 Abandonment of that portion of project above Bay H. Doc. 730, 65th Cong., 2d sess. City. Mar. 3,1925 Abandonment of Bay City channel and for present H. Doc. 562, 68th Cong., 2d sess. project dimensions of the channels and turning basins with regulating works as needed. June 30,1948 Dredging small-boat basin and approach at Gari H. Doc. 650, 80th Cong., 1st sess. baldi, Oreg., to a depth of 12 feet. Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act approved June 30, 1948, in connection with the authorization of small boat basin at Garibaldi provides, (a) that local interests furnish all necessary easements, rights-of-way, and spoil disposal areas, both for new work and maintenance, and (b) agree to maintain necessary depths in the mooring basin proper, to construct, maintain, and operate necessary mooring facilities and utilities within the basin, including a public landing with suitable supply facilities, open to all on equal and equitable terms, and (c) to hold and save the United States free from any claim for damages which might result from execution of the work. The River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1925, provides that no work is to be done in the Hobsonville Channel until assurance is given that a mill of substantial capacity will be erected in the vicinity of Hobsonville. This condition has not been complied with. All other prescribed conditions of local cooperation have been fully complied with except for requirements for Garibaldi Channel. Terminal facilities. At Garibaldi there is a privately owned wharf for the shipment of lumber; a public wharf suitable for fishing vessels, towboats and other craft, and a privately owned fixed derrick for loading logs to oceangoing barges. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Hydrographic condition surveys were made at a cost and expenditure of $3,354.68. Total costs and expenditures for the fiscal year were $3,354.68, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 74 percent complete. The jetty was completed in 1933 and is in poor condition, with the outer 800 feet below low water level. The remaining work required to complete the project consists of dredging the Hobsonville Channel and turning basin, which work will not be done until naviga- tion requires deeper water, and dredging a small boat basin and connecting channel at Garibaldi. A survey made in May 1953 shows a controlling depth of 171/2 feet on the bar, 12 feet in the channel to Miami Cove, and 10 feet in the turning basin, at lower low water. Total costs and eApenditures have been $1,528,751 of which $574,- 446.78 was for new work and $954,304.22 for maintenance. In addi- tion $398,832.70 was expended for new work and $6,450 for main- tenance from contributed funds. 278038-53--voL. 2- 55 1858 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 New work: Appropriated---.......----..--........---- ..........----------------------....--.........----...--------.......----------- $651, 655.70 Cost--------- ------------------------------------------------------ 651, 655. 70 Expenditures ----------........------------ ------------ ------...--..........---------........------. 651, 655. 7 Maintenance: Appropriated----- ......---. -$369. 94 $55, 030 $1, 022 ........------------ $3, 354. 68 1, 025, 802. 69 Cost__---------------- 2, 582. 25 55, 030 1, 022 .......------------ 3, 354. 68 1, 025, 802. 69 Expenditures ---........ 2, 333. 25 55, 030 1,022 ..- ........ 3, 354. 68 1, 025,802. 6C 1 Includes $77,208.92 for new work and $71,498.47 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition, $398,832.70 for new work and $6,450 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_------- ------- $209, 553 17. DEPOE BAY, OREG. Location. This harbor is located on the Oregon coast, 100 miles south of the mouth of Columbia River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 590.2.) Existing project. This provides for a breakwater north of the entrance, for an entrance channel 8 feet deep and 30 feet wide, and for an inner basin 750 feet long by an average of 390 feet wide, 8 feet deep, with retaining wall along the easterly side. Mean lower low water is the plane of reference. The mean of the higher high water and the extreme rise at the entrance above the plane of reference are 7.8 feet and about 11.5 feet respectively. The actual cost for new work was $367,364.46. The latest (1953) approved esti- mate for annual cost of maintenance is $15,000. The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. 202, 75th Cong., 1st sess.), authorized construction of an inner basin 375 feet long, 125 feet wide, and 5 feet deep, with entrance channel of same depth and 30 feet in width. The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 350, 77th Cong., 1st sess.), modified the project to pro- vide for the existing project as described. The latest published map is in this document. Local cooperation. Provisions of the River and Harbor Act ap- proved August 26, 1937, have been fully complied with except for the construction of a public terminal. Under the provisions of the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, local interests are required to furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of- way, and spoil disposal areas necessary for the improvements and their subsequent maintenance, when and as required, hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the im- provements, and save and hold free for use of the public as a roadway, promenade, or landing, a strip at least 60 feet wide along the easterly side of the retaining wall for its full length. Terminal facilities. Terminal facilities consist of three permanent landings and several floats, just inside the entrance and east of the highway bridge, privately owned and used by operators of excursion and fishing boats. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1859 Operations and results during fiscal year. No work was accom- plished during the fiscal year. Total costs for the fiscal year were $194.50 deferred charges for new work. Expenditures were $233.38. Condition at end of fiscal year. Dredging of the basin and entrance channel to a depth of 5 feet as originally authorized was completed in 1939. Enlarging and deepening the basin and entrance channel and construction of a retaining wall and breakwater at the entrance authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1945 was completed in June 1952. Total costs and expenditures have been $457,205.42, of which $367,- 364.46 was for new work and $89,840.96 for maintenance. Cost and financia summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years. 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ......---------.....--------..... $400, 000. 00 -$62, 315. 00-----------..- -$2, 28. 73 $367, 364. 46 Cost-----------------_ $402. 29 47, 862. 03 261, 065. 55 $26,875.74 194. 56 367, 364. 46 Expenditures ......---------. 724. 08 16, 913. 54 280, 531. 67 37, 997. 50 233. 38 367, 364. 46 Maintenance: ........ Appropriated-----__ 11, 000. 00 ............-------------........................ 2, 302. 15--------------- 89, 840. 96 Cost---------.------- 11, 015. 00 2, 302. 15 ---------------------------------- 89, 840.96 Expenditures ..-------_ 11, 071. 75 2,362.15---------------------- ------------ 89, 840. 96 18. YAQUINA BAY AND HARBOR, OREG. Location. This bay is located on the Oregon coast, 115 miles south of the mouth of the Columbia River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 5802 and 6058.) Previous projects. The River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880, provided for the improvement of the entrance. Subsequent projects were adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 3, 1896, June 6, 1900, and March 3, 1905. For further details, see the Annual Report for 1893, part 4, page 3314, House Document 68, 54th Congress, 1st session, and the Annual Report for 1938, page 1736. Existing project. This provides for two high tide rubble-mound jetties at the entrance, 1,000 feet apart at their outer ends; the north jetty to be 4,700 feet and the south jetty to be 5,800 feet in length; for a spur jetty on the channel side of the south jetty 4,700 feet from its sea end, 800 feet in length; for five groins channelward from the south jetty; insofar as the rock bottom will allow for a channel 26 feet deep and of suitable width across the entrance bar for a channel 20 feet deep and 300 feet wide from the outer end of the jetties upstream and along the south' side of the bay a distance of about 2 miles to McLean Point with a turning basin at the upstream end 22 feet deep, 1,000 feet wide and 1,200 feet long; for a channel 18 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the 20-foot channel at about mile 1, along the city docks at Newport, thence upstream to the abandoned railroad terminus at Yaquina, a dis- tance of about 41/2 miles; and for a small boat mooring basin at New- port, Oreg., by construction of a breakwater about 2,650 feet long and a shore wing about 400 feet long, and initial dredging in the mooring basin to a depth of 10 feet. 1860 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. AR1MY, 1 953 Mean lower low water is the plane of reference. The mean of the higher waters above the plane of reference and the extreme tidal range at the entrance and at the head of the bay are 8.1 feet and 12 feet, respectively. The actual cost for new work is $2,181,724.59. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance dredging in the bay and entrance is $87,500. The latest (1937) approved estimate of cost for maintenance of the north jetty is $12,000 annually to be ap- plied at intervals of several years. There is no approved estimate for maintenance of the south jetty. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 14, 1880 For improvement of the entrance-..---.-.--- Annual Report, 1881, p. 2589. dune 6, 1900 Rock removal at the entrance_---------------- H. Doc. 110, 56th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 3, 1905 This act repealed previous acts relating to improve- ment of the entrance, but provided for 2 years' maintenance. Mar. 2, 1919 Restoration and extension of the jetties constructed H. Doec. 109, 65th Cong., 1st sess. under previous projects; rock removal at the en- trance; and dredging in the bay up to the railroad terminus at Yaquina. Aug. 26, 1937 Extension of the north jetty seaward 1,000 feet-......------ Senate committee 1 print, 75th Cong. 1st sess. 1 Mar. 2,1945 26-foot channel of suitable width across entrance bar, S. Doc. 119, 77th Cong., 1st sess. insofar as rock bottom will allow, a 20-foot channel 300 feet wide along south side of bay to and includ- ing a turning basin 22 feet deep, 1,000 feet wide, and 1,200 feet long. July 24,1946 Construction of a small-boat mooring basin at New- S. Doc. 246, 79th Cong., 2d sess. port, Oreg. I Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. At McLean Point, on the north side of the bay, about 2 miles from the entrance, the Yaquina Bay Dock & Dredge Co., Inc., wharf has a frontage of about 900 feet, including 375 feet of new construction during the year, to provide loading beiths for two vessels. This facility has a lumber planing mill, necessary lumber carriers and lift trucks, and is open to all on equal terms. On the south side of the bay immediately above the highway bridge, about a mile and a quarter above the entrance, the C. D. Johnson Lumber Co. maintains private dolphins with a frontage of 700 feet for loading from barges. The port of Newport has a public wharf with 400 feet of frontage for handling of fishing boats. In addition, the port of Newport maintains about 500 feet of protected float landings for use by seagoing fishing vessels. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Cost of removal of pinnacles from the channel by hired labor in prior fiscal year was $21.20. Maintenance: Dredging entrance bar and channel restored project depths. A total of 104,250 cubic yards of material was removed at a cost of $50,289. Hydrographic surveys were made at a cost of $2,593. Inspections and reports were made at a cost of $433.83. Total costs for the fiscal year were $53,337.03, of which $21.20 was RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1861 for new work and $53,315.83 for maintenance. Expenditures were $53,311.42. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was complete in May 1952. Restoration of the jetties was completed in 1934 and the extension to the north jetty in 1940. Both jetties are in fair con- dition. The main channel from the outer ends of the jetties to Mc- Lean Point with turning basins at the upstream end was completed in May 1952, and the channel 18 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the 20-foot channel at mile 1 along the city dock at Newport, thence up- stream to the abandoned railroad terminus at Yaquina and the small- boat mooring basin at Newport were completed during the fiscal year 1949. The controlling depth on the bar is 26 feet for a width of 300 feet reported by dredge and 19 feet between the jetties, 22 feet in the turning basin, 10 feet in the small-boat basin, by survey of May 1953. Total costs and expenditures under the existing project from Fed- eral funds have been $3,354,253.51, of which $2,181,745.79 was for new work and $1,172,507.72 for maintenance. In addition, $729,168.48 was expended for new work from contributed funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June .. . 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated- -...... $120, 900. 06 ............ $35, 000. 00 -$79, 000. 00------------ -$743. 57 $2, 889, 059. 24 Cost.---------------- 253, 491. 54 13, 295. 72 40, 464. 03 $7,248.47 21. 20 2, 889, 059. 24 Expenditures----......... 361,140. 88 -20, 314. 36 40, 577. 12 6, 456. 79 -82. 63 2, 889, 059. 24 Maintenance: Appropriated---------......... 32, 294. 72 83, 650. 00 29, 639. 29 117, 000. 00 53,900. 00 1, 179, 117. 40 Cost: .............. 33, 141. 10 79, 151. 54 34, 137. 75 117, 000. 00 53, 315. 83 1,178,533. 23 Expenditures---------......... 32, 913. 55 83, 650. 00 29, 639. 29 116, 921. 78 53, 394. 05 1, 178, 533. 23 1 Includes $707,313.45 for new work and $6,025.51 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition, $729,168.48 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 19. SIUSLAW RIVER, OREG. Location. This river rises in the Coast Range, flows about 110 miles in a westerly direction, and empties into the Pacific Ocean through a low, shifting sand beach about 160 miles south of the mouth of Columbia River and 485 miles north of San Francisco Bay, Calif. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 5802.) Preious project. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of September 19, 1890, and modified in 1891. For further details of previous project see page 1988 of Annual Report for 1915. Eaisting project. This provides for a bar channel 8 feet deep at mean lower low water, and 2 mean high tide rubblestone jetties, 750 feet apart at their extremities, the north jetty to extend westerly along the edge of the north spit for a distance of 3,700 feet, a south jetty to extend westerly across the south spit a distance of about 4,200 feet, and a channel 12 feet deep at mean lower low water 200 feet wide through the shoal below Florence and 150 feet wide on the two shoals above Florence. 1862 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Mean of the higher high water above the plane of reference and the extreme tidal ranges at the mouth of the river, under ordinary condi- tions, are 6.9 feet and about 10 feet, respectively. Floods rise to 20 feet above low water. The tidal influence extends about 19 miles up the river to the foot of Mapleton Rapids. The actual cost for new work from Federal funds is $374,888.04. In addition, $322,531.59 was expended from contributed funds. The latest (1953) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance dredging is $30,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Act Work authorized Document Sept. 19,1890 Construction of original jetties. Modification of Annual Report of 1891, p. 3174. jetties. June 25,1910 Extension of jetties_- __- ---- .---------_____-__ H. Doc. 648, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 3, 1925 ......... ... For river channel--.------ -____._ Senate committee print, serial 1, 68th Cong., 1st sess. The latest published map is in H. Doc. No. 173,65th Cong., 1st sess. :Local cooperation. Fully complied with. For details, see Annual Report for 1931, page 1837. Terminal facilities. Located at Florence is the port dock which is the principal terminal facility on the river. This dock is 150 feet wide, and 350 feet long, is located about 41/2 miles above the river entrance and accommodates a fish receiving station at east end of wharf which maintains a winch of 2-ton capacity and supplies gaso- line, oil and ice to fishermen. Other facilities at Florence consist of floatways which provide docking facilities for fishing vessels and other small craft. Across the river and below the highway bridge at Glenada are floatways used by small craft. Upstream at Cushman and Mapleton are a number of private landings and numerous booms to accommodate river traffic. These facilities are considered adequate for existing traffic. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fisal year. The existing project was completed in 1930. The jetties at the entrance were completed in 1917. Both jetties have subsided considerably since no maintenance work has been done since 1918. The channel above Florence is shoal in places and dredging is required for existing and contemplated navigation. At the close of the fiscal year project depths prevail on the bar channel; however, shoaling may occur with summer storms. Total costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $406,828.20, of which $374,888.04 was for new work and $31,940.16 for maintenance. In addition, $322,531.59 was expended for new work from contrib- uted funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1863 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Apprpriated---------.................------------------------.....------------.... ------------ $526, 588. 87 Cost---------------------------------------------------------------- 526, 588. 87 Expenditures ....------------ ---------... ------------------------ -------.. --.. . 526, 588.87 Maintenance: - Appropriated-..-- ------------ ----------- ------------------ ----------------- 42, 551.43 Cost ------------------------------------------------------------------- 42, 551.43 Expenditures .-------- ----- ------------ -----------.-------........---- ----------- 42,551. 43 1 Includes $151,700.83 for new work and $10,611.27 for maintenance for previous projects. 2In addition, $322,531.59 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 20. UMPQUA RIVER, OREG. Location. This river rises in the Cascade Range, flows westerly about 120 miles, and empties into the Pacific Ocean 180 miles south of the mouth of the Columbia River and 465 miles north of San Fran- cisco Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 5802 and 6004.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1871, and modified in 1886. For further details, see page 2967 of Annual Report for 1898, and page 1732 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a jetty on the north side of the entrance approximately 8,000 feet in length, westerly from the highwater line to the sea; for a south jetty extending to a point 1,800 feet south of the outer end of the north jetty; for dredging to provide a usable entrance channel 26 feet deep, and a river channel 22 feet deep and 200 feet wide, from the mouth to Reedsport, a distance of about 11 miles, with a turning basin at Reedsport 1,000 feet long, 600 feet wide, and 22 feet deep; for a channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from deep water in the river to the vicinity of the docks in Winchester Bay with a mooring and turning basin 12 feet deep, 175 feet wide and 300 feet long at the inner end; and for a channel 22 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the main river channel near mile 8 to Gardiner, Oreg., and a turning basin of the same depth, 500 feet wide and 800 feet long, opposite Gardiner. Mean lower low water is the plane of reference. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water at the river mouth is 6.9 feet, and the extreme range is about 11 feet. The latest 1953 approved estimate of cost of new work is $2,708,400, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects and $276,500 contributed by local interests. The latest 1953 approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $174,500, excluding jetty mainte- nance. 1864 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 22, 1922 North jetty, 7,500 feet long....---------------------- H. Doc. 913, 65th Cong., 2d sess. Jan. 21, 1927 Present project dimensions of north jetty and for H. Doc. 320, 69th Cong., 1st sess. dredging the ocean bar. 1 July 3, 1930 For a short south jetty__.......... .. ... ____ __ _ ...... . H. Doc. 317, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 For a full length south jetty and maintenance dredg- Rivers and Harbors Committee ing to a 26-foot depth. Doc. 9, 72d Cong., 1st sess.1 June 20, 1938 Channel 22 feet deep and 200 feet wide from mouth S.Doc. 158, 75th Cong., 3d sess.' to Reedsport. 1 Mar. 2,1945 Channel 22 feet deep and 200 feet wide from river S.Doc. 86, 76th Cong., 1st sess. channel to Gardiner and turning basin 22 feet deep, 500 feet wide and 800 feet long. 1 Do-...... Channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide from river S.Doc. 191, 77th Cong., 2d sess. channel to dock in Winchester Bay with mooring and turning basin 10 feet deep, 175 feet wide and 300 feet long at inner end. 1 June 30,1948 Channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from river S. Doc. 154, 80th Cong., 2d sess. channel to dock in Winchester Bay with mooring and turning basin 12 feet deep, 175 feet wide and 300 feet long at inner end. 1 Contains latest published maps. Recommended modification of the project. Senate Document 133, Eighty-first Congress, second session, recommends that the existing project for Umpqua River, Oreg., be modified to provide for a channel in Scholfield Creek, 12 feet deep at mean lower low water, generally 100 feet wide from its confluence with Umpqua River to a point 0.5, mile below the first railroad bridge, a distance of 2 miles, the entrance to be widened to 300 feet in a distance of 500 feet, at an estimated cost to the United States of $41,000 for new work and $7,000 annually for maintenance in addition to that now required; provided, that local interests contribute in cash $10,000 toward the cost of the new work; agree to furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil dis- posal areas for initial work and subsequent maintenance when and as required; and hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction and maintenance when and as required. Local cooperation. Requirements of local cooperation for all work authorized prior to 1945 have been fully complied with and approved. Under the provisions of River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, state or other local interests are required, for the Winchester Bay channel, to furnish free of cost to the United States suitable areas for spoil disposal for initial work and subsequent maintenance, when and as required, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvements; construct, maintain, and operate suitable public terminal and mooring facilities with essen- tial utilities and supply services at the basin, open to all on equal terms, and at their own expense maintain project depths within the mooring and turning basin after its construction has been accom- RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1865 plished. For the Gardiner Channel local interests are to furnish assurances that the Gardiner mill will be operated to produce an average daily output of 100,000 feet board measure for 300 days per year; that the mill wharf or other suitable wharf will be open to all on equal and reasonable terms; and that local interests furnish free of cost to the United States, when and as required, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way 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 improvement. Assurances in connection with Gardiner Channel were approved December 26, 1947. Assurances in connection with Winchester Bay channel have not yet been requested. Terminal facilities. At Gardiner there is approximately 650 feet of wharf frontage, of which 60 feet is publicly owned. At Reedsport there is about 750 feet of usable wharf frontage, all privately owned. The port of Umpqua owns one wharf with 456 feet of water frontage and another with about 75 feet of water frontage which has not been used generally for commercial shipping. On Bolon Island across the river from Reedsport a wharf was recently constructed which has about 5 acres of open storage for lumber and is available to all on equal terms. At Winchester Bay, there is a public landing float with a wooden pile and timber shore approach, and a privately owned wharf used exclusively for the receipt of fish and marine products. The existing terminals are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: Engi- neering costs in connection with training jetty and contract dredging were $2,514. Conditions surveys were made at a cost of $8,335 and the cost of inspections and reports was $706.07. A total of 197,802 cubic yards of material was removed from the entrance bar and 547,314 cubic yards from the inner channel at costs of $38,557 and $122,535, respectively. Total costs for the fiscal year were $172,647.07. Expenditures were $166,193.29. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 97 percent complete. The north jetty was completed in 1940. The extension to the original south jetty was completed in 1.938 and construction of a new training jetty on the south side of the entrance was completed February 28, 1951. Dredging of a 22-foot channel from the mouth of the river to Reedsport was completed in 1941. The controlling depth at the close of the fiscal year was 24 feet reported by dredge on the bar, and 17 feet from the mouth of Reeds- port and 21 feet in Gardiner Channel and turning basin, survey of June 1953. No work has been done on the Winchester Bay Channel and mooring basin. Total costs and expenditures under the existing project from Fed- eral funds have been $6,168,300.53, of which $2,605,811.15 was for new work and $3,562,489.38 for maintenance. In addition, $276,500 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 1866 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 2 New work: Appropriated- ... __ ------------- __ -$10, 394. 91 .. __ __-... --............ $2, 645, 053. 44 Cost -_ .____ _..____ $26,055.94 .------------ 14, 605. 09 ..----------------------. 2,645, 053. 44 Expenditures .....--------- 24, 032. 10 $27.00 14, 605. 09 ...------------------..........---. 2, 645, 053. 44 Maintenance: Appropriated...--------- 50, 000.00 704, 085. 97 977, 460. 00 $37, 000. 00 $220, 300. 00 3, 616, 596. 09 Cost____ 72, 992. 63 576, 770. 15 1, 108, 486. 85 32, 787. 30 172, 647. 07 3, 562, 489. 38 Expenditures...--------- 71, 727. 58 593, 786. 77 1, 093, 046. 97 37, 000. 00 166, 193. 29 3, 562, 489. 38 1 Includes $39,242.29 for new work for previous projects. 2 In addition, $276,500 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project-...---------- - $102, 589 21. COOS BAY, OREG. Location. On the Oregon coast 200 miles south of the mouth of Columbia River and 445 miles north of San Francisco Bay. It is about 13 miles long and 1 mile wide, with an area at high tide of about 15 square miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 5802 and 5984.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1879, September 19, 1890, and August 18, 1894. For further details, see page 1987 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1728 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for two rubble-mound, high-tide jetties at the entrance; a channel across the outer bar 40 feet deep at mean lower low water, and of suitable width with dimensions reduced gradually to Guano Rock; a channel 30 feet deep at mean lower low water and generally 300 feet wide thence to the mouth of Isthmus slough; turning basins of the same depth and 1,000 feet long and 600 feet wide opposite Coalbank slough and at the city of North Bend; anchorage basins 600 feet wide by 2,000 feet long at mile 3.5 and near mile 7; a channel 22 feet deep and 150 feet wide from Smith's Mill (mouth of Isthmus Slough) to Millington, a mooring basin, about 500 feet by 900 feet, for small boats at Charleston, with a connecting channel, 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide, to deep water in Coos Bay, and the construction of a protecting breakwater and a bulkhead. The plane of reference is mean lower low water. The mean of the higher high waters above the plane of reference and the extreme tidal range at the entrance are 7 feet and about 11 feet, respectively, and at Coos Bay 7.3 feet and 11 feet, respectively. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1952, is $8,203,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $654,500, not including repairs to jetties. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1867 The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 19, 1890 For 2 jetties ...-.. --------------------------------- Annual Report, 1890, p. 2936. June 15,1910 Dredging the ocean bar channel--.... H. Doc. 958, 60th Cong., 1st sess. ..---------------- Mar. 2,1919 A channel 22 feet deep to Smith's mill i . Doec. 325, 65th Cong., 1st sess. H------------- Sept. 22, 1922 Restoration of the north jetty, 9,600 feet long; con- H. Doe. 150, 67th Cong., 2d sess. struction of a south jetty about 3,900 feet long; extension of the 22-foot bay channel from Smith's mill to Millington. Jan. 21, 1927 Extension of the jetties to such lengths as may be practicable within the estimate of total cost of the jetties, $3,250,000, as given in the former document (H. Doc. 150, 67th Cong.). July 3, 1930 A channel 24 feet deep and 300 feet wide through H. Doc. 110, 70th Cong., 1st sess.' Pigeon Point Reef, following a location along the westerly side of the bay. Aug. 30, 1935 For the 24-foot channel from Pigeon Point Reef to Senate committee print, 73d Cong., Smith's mill and a turning basin above Marshfield. 2d sess.' July 24,1946 For increased dimensions of channel across the bar S. Doc. 253, 79th Cong., 2d sess. and to Isthmus slough and turning basin opposite Coalbank slough and at city of North Bend; an- chorage basins at mile 3.5 and near mile 7. June 30, 1948 For a mooring basin and connecting channel at H. Doe. 646, 80th Cong., 1st sess. Charleston. 1 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946, provided that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will: (a) Furnish free of cost to the United States necessary spoil disposal areas for new work and sub- sequent maintenance as and when required; and (b) construct and maintain any additional terminal facilities necessary to the full use of the port, such facilities to be open to all on equal terms. Assur- ances of local cooperation approved by the Secretary of the Army on November 4, 1947, have been fully complied with. The River and Harbor Act of June 30, 1948, in connection with Charleston Channel, provides that local interests (a) furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil disposal areas required for both new work and subsequent main- tenance; (b) agree to construct, maintain, and operate adequate moor- ing facilities within the basin, and a public landing with suitable utility and supply facilities, without profit and open to all on equal and equitable terms; (c) maintain the bulkhead and maintain project depths within the mooring basin; (d) agree to hold and save the United States free from any claims for damages which might result from execution of this improvement; (e) contribute $40,800 to defray one-half of the estimated cost of constructing the bulkhead; and (f) hold for the free use of the public as a roadway, promenade, or landing, a strip at least 100 feet wide, adjacent to and landward of the bulk- head along the northerly, easterly, and southerly sides of the filled area. Assurances have not; been requested. Terminal facilities. At North Bend there is a municipal wharf 649 feet long fronting on the channel and about 1,400 feet of privately 1868 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 owned mill wharves, and 3 oil docks in the vicinity. At Coos Bay there is a privately owned wharf with a frontage of 1,310 feet, 500 feet of which was constructed in 1952, open to the public on equal terms; several small landings for fishing boats and harbor craft; and 2 lumber docks with 1,300-foot and 596-foot frontages, respectively. At Eastside, on Isthmus Slough, there is a 200-foot wharf to accom- modate coastal lumber schooners and about 41/2 miles above Eastside on Isthmus Slough, there is a newly constructed mill wharf served by oceangoing barges. At Empire there is a privately owned lumber wharf with a frontage of 545 feet. About 11/2 miles below Empire there is a privately owned lumber and pulp mill wharf with a frontage of 410 feet. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. At Charleston there are 2 wharves, 1 public and 1 private, with usable area of 1,200 square feet and 2,400 square feet, respectively, each equipped with facilities for servicing fishing craft. A float land- ing extends some 200 feet north of the private wharf. Present fa- cilities are congested and inadequate to accommodate the boats op- erating in the vicinity. A privately owned floating moorage located on Joe Ney Slough has facilities for mooring approximately 50 fishing vessels. During stormy season, vessels from Charleston seek shelter at these moorings, which are entirely inadequate during these periods. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys of the entrance and bay channel were made at a cost of $8,322. Engi- neering, land management and inspections and reports cost $2,959.69. Dredging on the bar and inner channel to project depths by Govern- ment plant and hired labor was accomplished at a cost of $225,895, and dredging in the bay channel at various locations was accomplished by contract at a cost of $215,881. Total costs for the fiscal year were $453,057.69 for maintenance. Expenditures were $451,428.66. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 91 percent complete. All work authorized prior to 1946 was completed in 1937. The south jetty was completed in 1928, the north jetty in 1929 and the 24-foot channel in 1937. Excavation of the channel to a depth of 30 feet and generally 300 feet wide from the entrance to Isthmus slough was completed January 15, 1951. Dredging a channel on the outer: bar to a depth of 40 feet decreasing to 30 feet at Guano Rock was completed in 1952. No work has been done on construction of the Charleston Channel and small-boat basin. The controlling depth on the bar is 35 feet reported by dredge and from the entrance to Coos Bay, 23 feet, survey of May 1953. Total costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $14,444,666.80, of which $7,595,106.51 was for new work and $6,849,560.29 for maintenance. In addition, $2,713.14 was expended for new work and $8,386.86 for maintenance from contributed funds. / RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1869 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 New work: Appropriated-........ $1,504.000.00 $850, 000. 00 $622,800.00 ..........----------- -- $2, 457. 00 $8, 397, 202. 95 Cost--------------_2, 249, 731.39 486, 628. 12 681, 186. 12 $20, 465. 36 ...------------ 8, 397, 202. 95 ........-- Expenditures------- 2, 244, 750. 25 323, 925. 94 868, 223. 20 191.99 -2, 457. 00 8, 397, 202. 95 Maintenance: Appropriated ....--------- 65, 000. 00 140, 000.00 134, 235.00 111, 286. 00 465, 000.00 7,040, 303. 43 Cost---.------------- 68, 145. 13 115, 149. 11 58, 570. 10 211, 801. 79 453, 057. 69 7, 028, 361. 12 Expenditures--------- 64, 832.00 104, 486. 70 69, 695.87 210, 762. 46 453, 885. 66 7, 028, 361.12 1Includes $802,096.44 for new work and $178,800.83 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition, $2,713.14 for new work and $8,386.86 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds 22. COQUILLE RIVER, OREG. Location. This river rises in the Coast Range, flows in a gen- eral westerly direction for about 100 miles, and empties into the Pacific Ocean at Bandon, Oreg., 225 miles south of the mouth of the Columbia River and 420 miles north of San Francisco Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 5802 and 5971.) Previous projects. Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, and July 13, 1892. For further details, see page 1986 of the Annual Report for 1915, and page 1727 of the Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for two rubble-mound high tide jetties at the river mouth, the south jetty 2,700 feet long and the north 3,450 feet; and for a channel 13 feet at mean lower low water and of suitable width from the sea to a point 1 mile above the old Coquille River Lighthouse, and for snagging to the State highway bridge at the city of Coquille. Mean lower low water is the plane of reference. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water at the mouth is 6.8 feet and the extreme range about 10 feet. The actual cost for new work, is $316,640.21, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $50,000 for dredging and snagging. There is no approved estimate for maintenance of jetties. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 14, 1880 Jetties---------......................................... S. Ex. Doc. 14, 45th Cong., 3d sess.'; Annual Report 1879, p. 1806. June 25,1910 Dredging shoals between the mouth and Riverton, H. Doc. 673, 61st Cong., 2d sess. and removing obstructions between the mouth of the North Fork and Bandon. Mar. 2,1919 For a 13-foot channel from the ocean to Bandon _ _ H. Doc. 207, 65th Cong., 1st sess. July 3, 1930 Deepening the channel to 16 feet between the sea and H. Doc. 186, 70th Cong., 1st sess.1 the eastern end of the north jetty. Aug. 30, 1935 Present project.depth between the sea and the east- Senate committee print, 74th ern end of the north jetty. Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2,1945 For 13-foot, depth from sea to a point 1 mile above H. Doc. 672, 76th Cong., 3d sess. Coquille River Lighthouse and snagging to State highway bridge. 1 Contains latest published maps. 1870 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. At Bandon there is one privately owned lumber wharf suitable for handling coastwise vessels. There is a publicly owned wharf open to all on equal terms. These facilities are adequate for the present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made as required at a cost of $2,242. Inspections and reports cost $277. A total of 39,905 cubic yards of material was removed from the entrance at a cost of $18,417.53. Total costs for the fiscal year were $20,936.53, all for maintenance. Expenditures were $18,984.04. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was com- pleted in 1933. The jetties were completed in 1908 and the entrance channel in 1933. The north jetty was reconstructed in 1942 and a 750-foot extension to the easterly end was constructed in 1951. The jetties are in fair condition. The controlling depth on the bar is 12 feet and in the entrance channel, 11 feet, survey of May 1953. Total costs and expenditures from Federal funds under the existing project have been $1,203,073.16, of which $316,640.21 was for new work and $886,432.95 for maintenance. In addition $72,891.20 was ex- pended for new work from contributed funds. Cost and flnancia summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 2 New work: Appropriated--- -----------------..... ------------------------------------ $657, 365. 79 Cost------------ --- -- ------------ ---------------------------------- 657, 365.79 Expenditures .................---....---..... ....---.....------------ ------------ ---------...... 657, 365.79 Maintenance: Appropriated- ....... $27,000.00 $138, 000.00 $53, 909.00 -$617.08 $20, 300. 00 929, 216. 08 Cost-------------- 39, 971.43 31, 636. 45 157, 990. 53 2,100.83 20, 936. 53 927, 900. 12 Expenditures- .....--- 39, 872. 34 32, 526. 02 156, 751.37 4, 010. 00 18, 984. 04 927, 900. 12 1 Includes $340,725.58 for new work and $41,467.17 for maintenance for previous projects. 2In addition, $72,891.20 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 23. SNAGGING AND CLEARING OF CHANNELS IN THE INTEREST OF NAVIGATION 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 appropriation here- tofore or hereafter made for any one fiscal year for the 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 advis- able in the interest of navigation or flood control. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1871 Funds in the amount of $106,338.93 have been allotted the Port- land district to June 30, 1953, for work under this authority. Operations during the fiscal year 1953 consisted of the removal of snags and debris from the channel in Columbia Slough, Oreg., and for the removal of trees on the banks which had become undermined. Total costs and expenditures during the fiscal year were $8,398.09. Total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, have been $106,337.02. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June S30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated- ....... -$3, 410. 83 $20, 000.00 1-$1, 700. 24 .......------------ $8, 400. 00 $106, 338.93 Cost--------------- 24, 891.99 10, 406. 54 7, 893. 22-- .... 8, 398.09 106, 337. 02 ... Expenditures-------- . 24, 614. 12 2, 340. 31 15, 959.45 _ 8, 398.09 .---------- 106, 337. 02 24. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS The total cost of work during the fiscal year was $37,110.53. Ex- penditures were $36,030.80. Total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, have been $4,220,523.74. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-....... $139, 200. 00 $91, 700. 00 $44, 750. 00 $42, 100. 00 $36, 300.00 $4, 226, 783. 90 Cost_-------------- 204, 472. 95 88, 367. 04 61, 432. 09 47, 187. 27 37, 110. 53 4, 220, 523. 74 Expenditures-......... 227, 715.46 84, 875. 34 62, 855. 75 47, 607. 20 36, 030. 80 4, 220, 523. 74 25. PLANT ALLOTMENT, PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance:.... Appropriated--....... -$1,313,636.79 $27, 222.34 $1,467,372.29 $3,914,036.82 -$524,923.51 $6, 728,000.41 Cost.... Expenditures-...... -770, 308. 59 247, 170. 25 713, 012. 95 3, 794, 927. 51 -582, 021. 02 5, 150, 137. 55 1872 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 26. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see Annualrequiredto Report required to for-- New work Maintenance complete 1. John Day Dam, Columbia River, Wash. and 1950 ...........-----------------------..............---- $461,031,000. Oreg. 1 2. The Cascades Canal, Columbia River, Oreg. _ 1939 $3, 903, 780.30 $559,857.78 Comoleted. 3. Bridges across the Columbia at Cascade 1944 1, 081, 805.96 .............-------------- Do. Lock and Hood River, Oreg. 4. Oregon 2Slough (North Portland Harbor, 1936 416, 881. 30 4 12, 576. 42 Do. Oreg.). 3 5. Columbia Slough, Oreg...................--------------------.. 2- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1950------------- _--------------_ $1,149,300. 6. Multnomah Channel, Oreg. 1949 18, 112. 28 61.33 Completed. 7. Lake River, Wash....----------------------- 2 - - - - - - - - - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1948 2, 700.00 4, 000. 00 Do. 8. Lewis River, Wash. . 2- - - ..- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1950 35, 880. 44 74, 929. 36 Do. 9. Clatskanie River, Oreg. -.2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1949 3, 703. 34 79, 833. 27 Do. 10. Skamokawa Creek, Wash. 1950 2, 400. 00 35, 343. 57 Do. 11. Skamokawa (Steamboat Slough, Wash.) 2- -2- - - -- 1932 .... ...------------------------- $8,300.5 12. Youngs Bay and Youngs2 -River, - - - - - -Oreg. --- - --- - -- -- 1949 9, 347. 51 258. 85 Completed. 13. Elokomin Slough, Wash.- -_- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1943 18, 641.25 437. 49 Do. 14. Grays River, Wash... 1951 2, 500. 00 6, 002. 29 Do. 15. Deep River, Wash.2-..----------------------- 2 - - - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- 1950 15, 384. 40 12, 435. 66 Do. 16. Nehalem Bay, Oreg. .. 1933 6302, 691. 71 11, 337. 32 Do. 17. Salmon River, Oreg _----------------------- 1949 2, 145.23 --------------- Do. 18. Bayocean Peninsula, 2Oreg...------------------ - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- - -- -- 1945 _.... . ...... .. - $120,000. 19. Yaquina River, Oreg. ...... ....... 1950 728, 800.00 76, 631.28 Completed. 20. Smith River, Oreg.....................------------------------ 1950 ------------------------- $146,600. 21. Chetco River, Oreg.....----------------------- 1950 6. 19 -------------..... ... $600,000. 22. Coos and Millicoma Rivers, Oreg------------- 1950 8, 000. 00 85, 154. 00 $487,000. 23. Columbia River between Chinook, Wash., 1950 40, 000. 00 63, 287. 46 Completed. and Head of Sand Island. 1 Project abandoned due to flooding by Bonneville pool. 2 Channel adequate for present commerce. 8 Abandonment of the project was recommended in 1916 (H. Doc. 580, 64th Cong., 1st sess.). 4 In addition, $24,556.30 was expended from contributed funds, $17,556.30 for new work and $7,000 for maintenance. 5 Local interests are to contribute two-thirds of the costs or not to exceed $20,000. 6 In addition, $304,825.61 was expended from contributed funds. 7 In addition, $43,200 was expended from contributed funds. 8 In addition, $3,000 was expended from contributed funds. 27. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Alsea Bay, Oreg., with a view to River and Harbor Act, the construction of a harbor of Mar. 2, 1945. refuge. --- --- --- -- Birnie Creek, Wash-............... House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Aug. 16, 1950. Chetco Cove, Oreg ............. House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Feb. 17, 1949. Columbia and Lower Willamette Senate Public Works Com- Rivers, below Vancouver, Wash. mittee resolution, May and Portland, Oreg. 17, 1951. Columbia River at the mouth, Senate and House Public Oregon and Washington. Works Committees resolu- tions, Aug. 4, 1948, and Aug. 6, 1948, respectively. Columbia River at Desdemona House Public Works Com- Shoal. mittee resolution, June 7, 1952. Columbia River, between Chi- Senate Public Works Com- Aug. 12, 1952 S. Doc. 8, Favorable. nook, Wash., and Head of Sand mittee resolution, June 83d Island. 1, 1948. Cong., 1st sess. Columbia River at Bonneville, Senate Public Works Com- .....---- Oreg., with regard to modifica- mittee resolution, May tion of Bonneville lock. 12, 1950. RIVERS AND HARBORS--PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1873 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 Columbia River, Oreg. and Wash. Senate Public Works Com- . . - -- - -- - (Celilo to Wallula). mittee resolution, Apr. 27, 1948. Columbia River (Oregon Slough), Senate Public Works Com- -- - - - - - - Oreg., with a view to improving mittee resolution, Jan. the unimproved portion. 20, 1948. Drift Creek, Oreg__ . .. ..... _ River and Harbor Act, ... -- - -- - July 24, 1946. Empire, Oreg., harbor at ........... River and Harbor Act, _-- - - - - - Mar. 2, 1945. Gold Beach, Oreg., improvement Commerce committee reso- . . - - -- - - - of harbor (on Rogue River, lution, July 31, 1946. Oreg.). John Day Dam, Columbia River, Senate Public Works Com- .- - - - - - - Wash. and Oreg. with regard to mittee resolution, Apr. flood control features (cross- 22, 1953. referenced to flood control re- ports). Nehalem Bay and River, Oreg...... River and Harbor Act, . . - - - - - - - Mar. 2, 1945. Nelscott, Oreg., with a view to pro- -.- _do--------------------- tection of the beach. Oregon, bays, inlets, and rivers ... do ...--. along the coast of, with a view to .. . -- - -- - providing an adequate number of deep draft harbors. Oregon Slough (Columbia River), Senate Public Works Com- .. - -- - -- - Oreg., with a view to improving mittee resolution, Jan. the unimproved portion. 20, 1948. Oregon Slough (North Portland House Public Works com- Harbor), Oreg. mittee resolution, Apr. . . - - - - - - - 13, 1948. Portland (North) Harbor, Oregon .--. do---------....... . .... .. - - - - -- - Slough, Oreg. Port Orford Harbor at Port Or- Commerce Committee res- ford, Oreg. olution, Feb. 5, 1945. . . - - - - -- - Rogue River, Oreg., improvement Commerce Committee res- of harbor at Gold Beach, Oreg. olution, July 31, 1946. Rogue River, Oreg., Wedderburn House Public Works Com- .. - - - - - - - to Agness. mittee resolution, Dec. 14, 1950. .. - - - - - - - Sandy River, Oreg-__ --- .---- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Feb. .. - - - - - - - 8, 1946. Siletz River, Bay and entrance, Commerce Committee res- Oregon. olution, May 20, 1946. . . - - - - - - - Siuslaw River and bar, Oregon.... Commerce Committee res- ------..... olution, May 16, 1939. Siuslaw River and bar, Oregon . River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Tillamook Bay and bar, Oregon _.. Senate Public Works Com- mittee resolution, June 20, 1952. Umpqua River, from Scottsburg to Commerce Committee res- Roseburg, Oreg. olution, Nov. 18,1937. Umpqua iarbor and River, Schol- Senate Public Works Com- Nov. 14, 1949 S. Doc. Favorable. field River at Reedsport, Oreg. mittee resolution, Mar. 133, 81st 14, 1947. Cong., 2d sess. Umpqua River, Oreg., for naviga- River and Harbor Act, .----......-..-- (1). tion, power, flood control, and June 20, 1938. irrigation. Vancouver Lake, Wash __... .... _ Senate Public Works Com- . . - -- - -- - mittee resolution, Sept. 20, 1950. Winchester Bay, Oreg _..__ __... Senate Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Apr. -- - --. -- - 8, 1952. Yamhill River, Oreg., for naviga- Rivers and Harbors Com- tion and flood control. mittee resolution, July . . - -- - -- - 11, 1939. Yaquina Bay and Harbor, Oreg .... Senate Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Aug. 7, 1948. 1An interim report recommending urgently needed local works, which can be incorporated into an overall plan for comprehensive development of the basin's water resources, has been submitted to the Office, Chief of Engineers. 278038-53-voL. 2- 56 1874 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 28. AMAZON CREEK, OREG. Location. On Amazon Creek, a tributary of Willamette River in the vicinity of and below the city of Eugene, Oreg. Existing project. This provides for channel improvement from a point above the south limits of the city of Eugene through the city to the diversion point; a diversion canal 3.5 miles in length from Amazon Creek at the diversion point to Fern Ridge Reservoir; and an improved channel from the diversion point to Clear Lake and from Clear Lake to Long Tom River, with 3 lateral drainage canals, one 13,000 feet, one 15,000 feet, and one 5,000 feet in length. The project will control the entire Amazon Creek drainage area of 62 square miles and care for a flood of 1,000 second-feet through the city of Eugene and 1,840 second-feet at the point of diversion. The estimated Federal cost approved in 1953 is $1,038,000. The estimated non-Federal cost is $688,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1946, Senate Document 138, 79th Congress, 2d session, and modified by the Flood Control Act of 1950, House Document 531, 81st Congress, 2d session. Local cooperation. The Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, provided that local interests furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will (a) provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the con- struction of the project; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works; (c) bear the cost of fences and bridge construction and revision; (d) maintain and operate all the works after completion in accordance with regulations pre- scribed by the Secretary of War. Local interests have furnished as- surances of local cooperation. These assurances were approved August 2, 1951. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Plans and specifications were essentially completed for channel improvement 5.6 miles in length, to be constructed from a point in the city of Eugene, Oreg., to the completed diversion canal leading to Fern Ridge Reservoir. This proposed construction will complete a flood control unit of the authorized plan. Total costs for the fiscal year were $26,277.40. Expenditures were $52,168.07, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was in- itiated August 1951. The diversion channel from Amazon Creek to Fern Ridge Reservoir including the diversion works, and a portion of the channel improvement of Amazon Creek in the vicinity of the west city limits of Eugene, Oreg., have been completed and turned over to local interests for operation and maintenance November 26, 1952. Plans and specifications have been essentially completed for con- struction of another section of the project. Total costs have been $383,223.11. Expenditures have been $381,- 596.29, all for new work. FLOOD CONTROL-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1875 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated.....--------. 00 ..------------ $67,000. ------------------------------ 000. 00 $372, Cost------------------ 610. 36 $2,713. 13 $5, 694. 62 $297, 578. 42 1$26, 277. 40 1383, 223. 11 Expenditures.......- -108, 958. 69 2,655. 73 1,201. 83 274, 611. 12 252,168.07 2 381, 596. 29 1Includes costs of $11,223.11 applying against borrowed funds of $18,700 received in fiscal year 1953. sIncludes expenditures in amount of $9,596.29 applying against borrowed funds of $18,700 received in fiscal year 1953. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-------------------- -$13, 976.29 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954- - .------- 245, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954---------- 231, 023.71 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_ -------------------------- 421, 000.00 29. WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN, PORTLAND DISTRICT, OREG. Location. The Willamette River is formed by the Coast and Middle Forks which join a few miles above Eugene, Oreg., flows north 189 miles, and enters the Columbia River 101.5 miles above its mouth. The basin has an area of 11,200 square miles and lies between the Cas- cade Range on the east and the Coast Range on the west. The major tributaries of the Willamette River rise in the Cascade Mountains and consist of the Coast and Middle Forks and the McKenzie, Cala. pooya, Santiam, Molalla, and Clackamas Rivers. The important trib- utaries that head in the Coast Range are the Luckiamute, Yamhill, and Tualatin Rivers. Minor tributaries, all of which enter the main stream from the west, are Marys River, Rickreall Creek, and Long Tom River. Eisting project. The Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, ap- proved the general comprehensive plan for flood control, navigation, and other purposes in the Willamette River Basin, as set forth in House Document No. 544, 75th Congress, 3d session, and authorized $11,300,000 for the initiation and partial accomplishment of the plan recommended for initial development; the reservoirs and related works to be selected and approved by the Chief of Engineers. Subsequent Flood Control Acts authorized additional flood con- trol works and increased the monetary authority as follows: Act of August 18, 1941, $11 million; act of December 22, 1944, $20 million; act of July 24, 1946, $35 million; and act of May 17, 1950, $40 million; a total authorization of $117,300,000. In addition, the act of May 17, 1950, as amended by Public Law 75 approved June 22, 1953, con- tains an authorization of $150 million for the Columbia River Basin, including the Willamette River Basin. 1876 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The dams and reservoirs and other improvements included in the plan as modified by the Flood Control Act of 1950 are as follows: Projects and streams Authorizing act Estimated cost Dstimateof estimate Amazon Creek, Oreg.................. July 24, 1946, S. Doec. 138, 79th Cong., $1,038,000 1953. 2d sess., and May 17, 1950, H. Doc. 531, 81st Cong., 2d sess. Cottage Grove Reservoir, Coast Fork.,_. June 28, 1938, H. Doec. 544, 75th 2, 373, 294 Actual cost. Cong., 3d sess. Dorena Reservoir Row River 1._...... ....do..__....................... 13, 517,102 Actual cost. Lookout Point Reservoir, including June 28, 1938, H. Doe. 544, 75th 90, 769, 800 1953. Dexter reregulating dam.' Cong., 3d sess., and May 17, 1950, H. Doec. 531, 81st Cong., 2d sess. Hills Creek Dam, Middle Fork 1 ....... ....do---- . 32, 261, 000 1953. Fall Creek Dam, Middle Fork 2......... ...d o ......................... .....18, 779, 000 1953. Cougar Dam, South Fork, McKenzie June 28, 1938, H. Doc. 544, 75th 39, 781, 000 1953. River. 3 2 Cong., 3d sess. Blue River Dam, McKenzie Basin 2 3_ .. _do_ . ............ . . . . 13, 674, 000 1953. Gate Creek Dam, McKenzie Basin 3_0 Not authorized.................... 13, 724, 000 1953. Cascadia Dam, South Santiam River 2 4 . .- do - . ... .............. -- __ 25, 126, 000 1953. Wiley Creek Dam, South Santiam River -----................................. 8,069, 000 1953. Basin.2 4 Green Peter Dam, Middle Santiam June 28, 1938, H. Doec. 544, 75th 37,030, 000 1953. River.' 4 Cong., 3d sess. Fern Ridge Reservoir, Long Tom ....-- do _______................... 4, 495, 780 Actual cost. River.' Detroit Reservoir, including Big Cliff, Power authorized by Public Law 63, 711, 200 1953. North Santiam River.' 858, 1948. Holley Dam, Calapooya River 2_........ May 17, 1950, H. Doec. 531, 81st Cong., 12, 405, 00 1953. 2d sess. Waldo Lake tunnel and reregulating ....do--- ..........-..--.---_ _..- 922, 000 1953. works, North Fork, 2 Middle Fork, Willamette River. Channel improvements for flood control -..... do---........................ 14, 804, 000 1953. and major drainage on 16 streams tributary to Willamette River.2 Pudding River, Oreg_ _ _............... Aug. 18, 1941, S. Doec. 185, 76th 6, 639, 000 1953. Cong., 3d sess., and May 17, 1950, H. Doe. 531, 81st Cong., 2d sess. Johnson Creek, Oreg. '.........-....... May 17, 1951, H. Doec. 531, 81st 519,000 1953. Cong., 2d sess. Floodwall 2 and levees at Portland, do---------- -.... ..........---..-.. 18, 806, 000 1953. Oreg. Willamette River bank protection (in- June 28, 1938, H. Doec. 544, 75th 10, 701, 600 1953. eluding bank protection on 77 addi- Cong., 3d sess., and May 17, 1950, tional locations on Willamette River3 H. Doec. 531, 81st Cong., 2d sess. and 94 locations on major tributaries). Channel clearing and snagging on Wil- May 17, 1950, H. Doec. 531, 81st Cong., 2,101, 000 1953. Jamette River and major tributaries.2 2d sess. Willamette Falls fish ladder t ....__._ May 17, 1950, H. Doe. 531, 81st 206, 000 1953. Cong., 2d sess. New Willamette Falls navigation lock, June 28, 1938, and Mar. 2, 1945, H. -.........-.- ....-......... Willamette River at Oregon City.S 5 Doec. 544, 75th Cong., 3d sess. Open river navigation 2 improvement, June 28, 1938, H. Doc. 544, 75th Willamette River. 8 Cong., 3d sess. i See individual report for details of this project. 2 Not yet selected for construction. See H. Doc. 531, 81st Cong., 2d sess., for details. 3 Proposed in lieu of Quartz Creek Reservoir. 4 Proposed in lieu of Sweet Home Reservoir. 5 Reauthorized as a river and harbor project by River and Harbor Act of 1945. 6 Included under river and harbor project, "Willamette River above Portland and Yambill River, Oreg." Local cooperation. Section 2 of Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies to reservoir and dam projects. Local cooperation for other projects is shown in individual reports for those projects. FLOOD CONTROL--PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1877 Operationsand results during fiscal year. The progress of prelimi- nary work and construction on projects selected for construction is given in individual reports for those projects. No costs were incurred or expenditures made other than those shown under individual re- ports for those projects. Condition at end of fiscal year. The following projects have been completed and are in continuous operation: Fern Ridge Reservoir was completed in August 1951; Cottage Grove Reservoir, March 1952; and Dorena Reservoir, October 1952. Detroit Dam is complete and the first generating unit placed on the line June 26, 1953. Unit No. 2 is scheduled to be placed in operation October 1953. Construction of Big Cliff reregulating dam is nearing completion and use of the dam for reregulation of the Detroit units will be effected in October 1953, and power is scheduled to go on the line in April 1954. Lookout Point Reservoir project is 65 percent complete. The "in- service" date for the Lookout Point Dam generating units No. 1 and No. 2 is scheduled for October 1954. Unit No. 3 is scheduled to be placed on the line in February 1955. Construction of Dexter reregu- lating dam and powerhouse is in progress. Reregulation is planned for September 1954, and power on the line from the Dexter unit in April 1955. Advance planning for construction of Hills Creek and Cougar Dam projects was in progress during the fiscal year. Details of progress and the financial status of the above projects are given in the individual reports for those projects. As an aid to navigation, water releases can be made prior to Septem- ber 1 from Fern Ridge, Cottage Grove, Dorena, and Detroit Reser- voirs when navigation interests indicate the need for increasing low water flows on lower Willamette River. Maximum available storage in these four existing reservoirs is 345,000 acre-feet which is not ade- quate to maintain proposed navigation flows continuously during critical low water flow conditions. However, the procedure of re- leasing water to meet specific navigation requirements utilizes avail- able storage to the greatest advantage. This practice has proven satis- factory, both from the standpoint of navigation as well as recreation. After September 1 there is normally adequate water available to main- tain scheduled navigation flows at Albany and Salem. The following table summarizes the status of projects authorized, under "Willamette River Basin, Portland, Oreg., district": Total new Cost to June 30, 1953 Approved work ap- Project 1953 esti- propria- Percent Date construction initiated and mated tions to completed completed cost June 30, New work Mainte- Id 1953nance Cottage Grove Reservoir....______.------ -... .......--------------... $2, 373, 294 $2,373, 294 $2,373, 293. 94 $252, 089. 15 100 Started in August 1940. Dam com- pleted and in operation in September 0 1942. Project completed Mar. 28, 1952. ____.. _______ . Dorena Reservoir.---------------------------.-- -- _.13, 517, 102 13, 517, 102 13, 517, 101.31 126, 615. 27 100 Relocations started in June 1941. Dam and reservoir completed and in opera- 0 tion in October 1949. Project com- lid plete October 1952. Lookout Point Reservoir, including Dexter reregulating dam- .....-- . 90, 769, 800 67, 176, 320 63, 440, 25 604. 66 Construction of project initiated May 1947. Construction of Dexter rereg- ulating dam initiated April 1953. Project scheduled for completion fiscal year 1957. Hills Creek Dam .. 32, 261, 000 320, 000 299, 706. 76 I--...____---- Planning initiated fiscal year 1952. 0 Fall Creek Dam_.------------- 18, 779, 000 CI Cougar Dam __ ------------ ----------------------........ 39, 781, 000 111, 000 092. 48 108, Planning initiated fiscal year 1953. Blue River Dam --- ------------------------------.. . .. 13, 674, 000 196, 000 96, 000. 00 M Gate Creek Dam . . . ..-----------------.--- . . . . . . 13, 724, 000 195, 000 95, 000. 00 rJ Cascadia Dam . . . -------------.. . . ... .... 25, 126, 000 1112, 000 112, 000. 00 Wiley Creek Dam ---------------------- ---......... --------- 8, 069,000 1112,000 112, 000.00 Green Peter Dam - .. . . . . --- . 37, 030, 000 1113,000 113, 000. 00 Fern Ridge Reservoir__--- ....... _______ _ __ ___ 4, 495, 780 4, 495, 780 4,495, 779. 55 388, 447. 61 100 Construction started in April 1940. Dam and-reservoir in operation in 1942. Project completed August 1951. GJ Holley Dam ... 12, 405, 000 ---- . 8 .--------- Detroit Reservoir and Big Cliff reregulating dam .- - - - - 63, 711, 200 63, 711, 200 885.99 -- 58,738, 86 Construction of project initiated May 1947. Construction of Detroit Dam started March 1949, and completed CD) June 1953. Construction of Big Cliff AI) Dam started September 1951. Project completion date June 1954. Waldo Lake tunnel and reregulating works----------------------- 922,000---------- --.. .... .... .... .... .... .... W illamette Falls fish ladder.------- .... 206, 000 .------------ Amazon Creek, Oreg- ----------- ..---- ----------- - ---. 1,038,000 372,000 383,223.11 ... 36 Construction was initiated Aug. 14, 1951. Pudding River, Oreg ---------.................. . - 6, 639,000 5,000 5,000.00 Costs were for advance planning. Johnson Creek at Portland_-- 519,000 -------------- 905, 885. 21 ----- - - - ----------- 4 7 Floodwall and levees at Portland .... 18, 806, 000 5, -- 4,-969,-008.-04 ------------- -- --------------- 092,--423 - ----- ------------ 3 Willamette River Basin, bank protection__........................... 10, 701, 600 5, 092,423 4, 969, 008. 04 905, 885. 21 47 Construction was initiated in 1938. Channel improvements for flood control and major drainage on 16 14,804,000 ----------------- tributaries to Willamette River. Channel clearing and snagging on Willamette River and major trib- - 2,101,000 ..---- ... ---------------- --- utaries. Total ..........-------------------- ............... 431, 452, 776 157, 702, 119 ,i 148, 858, 694. 88 1,673, 037. 24 I 1Pro rata costs of site selection studies. FLOOD CONTROL--PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1879 30. HILLS CREEK DAM, WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN, OREG. Location. On the Middle Fork Willamette River, 47.8 miles from the mouth and 26.5 miles upstream from the Lookout Point Dam. The Middle Fork Willamette River rises on the west slope of the Cascade Range and flows northwesterly to its junction with the Coast Fork Willamette River 4 miles southeast of Eugene, Oreg., to form the main Willamette River. The location of the dam is about 45 miles south- east from Eugene, Oreg. The drainage area above the dam site is 389 square miles. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of an earth and gravel-fill dam about 1,960 feet long at the crest and 304 feet high above the streambed. An ungated spillway of the straight chute type will be located in the right abutment. The dam will form a reservoir 6.8 miles long, with a usable storage capac- ity of 221,000 acre-feet at normal pool level. A diversion and outlet tunnel will be located in the right abutment. Power facilities con- sisting of a power tunnel, surge tank, penstock, and powerplant will be located at the left abutment. The power installation will consist of one 20,000-kilowatt unit. The Hills Creek Dam project is an integral unit of the comprehen- sive plan for development of the water resources of the Willamette River Basin. The Hills Creek and Lookout Point reservoirs will be operated as a unit for control of floods and generation of power on the Middle Fork Willamette River. These reservoirs, in conjunction with the Dexter reregulating dam and the Fall Creek flood control reservoir, will effectively control floods on the Middle Fork and pro- vide maximum efficient generation of hydroelectric power. The Hills Creek Dam project was authorized by Public Law 516, 81st Congress, 2d session, approved May 17, 1950. The estimated cost, revised in 1953, including power facilities, is $26,824,600 for construc- tion and $5,436,400 for lands and damages including relocations, a total of $32,261,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Engineering and design for construction were continued. Geological investigations of the dam foundation and borrow areas were largely complete, and planning studies for general design memorandum were 60 percent complete. Total costs for the fiscal year were $252,735.59. Expenditures were $256,356.77. Condition at end of fiscal year. No construction has been done. Engineering, including field surveys and investigations, is in progress. Total costs have been $299,706.76. Expenditures have been $284,640.37. 1880 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated........ .... .... ........... _ _...------------$165, 000. 00 $155, 000. 00 $320, 000. 00 Cost........ _ _...._... ----- __-.......... -----.. ......---- 46, 971. 17 252, 735. 59 299, 706. 76 Expenditures---......... ....--..... ......-----------........... 28, 283.60 256, 356. 77 284, 640.37 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_------------- - $9, 056. 92 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_-------- 100, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954__---.. 109, 056. 92 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_ __-_----_-___ _--- --- 31, 841, 000. 00 31. LOOKOUT POINT RESERVOIR (MERIDIAN SITE), WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN, OREG. Location. On the Middle Fork Willamette River at Meridian site, 21.3 miles from the mouth. The Middle Fork Willamette River rises in Lane County on the western slope of the Cascade Range and flows northwesterly to its junction with the Coast Fork, which is the head of the main stem Willamette River. The dam site is approximately 22 miles southeast from Eugene, Oreg. The drainage area tributary to the reservoir is 991 square miles. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a main dam at the Meridian site and a reregulating dam 3 miles downstream at the Dexter site. Both dams will be earth and gravel fills with concrete gravity spillways and power generating facilities. The main dam will have a height of 250 feet above the stream bed and will be 3,175 feet long at the crest, forming a reservoir 14.2 miles long and providing total storage of 456,000 acre-feet at normal pool level. The spillway, 274 feet long, will be a gate-con- trolled overflow type, forming the right abutment. Outlet works, consisting of slide-gate-controlled conduits, will pass through the spillway section. The powerhouse will have 3 main generating units totaling 114,000-kilowatt capacity. The reregulating dam will have a maximum height of 80 feet above the foundation and will be 2,835 feet long at the crest, forming a pool extending upstream to the main dam and providing pondage to reregulate Lookout Point power water releases to a uniform discharge. The spillway will be a gate-controlled overflow section 476 feet long forming the right abutment. Flow regulation will be accomplished by use of the spillway gates plus re- leases through the powerhouse, which will contain one 15,000-kilowatt unit. Lookout Point and Dexter Dams will be operated as a single unit of a coordinated system of dams to protect Willamette River Valley against floods, to provide needed hydroelectric power, and to increase low water flows for navigation, irrigation, and other purposes. The existing project, authorized as a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Willamette River Basin, was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, FLOOD CONTROL-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1881 House Document 544, 75th Congress, 3d session. The Flood Control Acts of December 22, 1944, and July 24, 1946, modified the project to provide for recreational facilities and the Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950, House Document 531, 81st Congress, 2d session, modified the project to provide for power generating facilities. The estimated cost revised in 1953, including the Dexter reregu- lating dam, is $36,883,500 for lands and damages, including relocations and $53,886,300 for construction, a total of $90,769,800. The latest (1953) approved estimate of annual cost of operation and maintenance is $218,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Lookout Point Dam: Relocations: Relocation of the Southern Pacific Railroad around the reservoir was completed and railroad traffic diverted to the relo- cated line on August 25, 1952. Relocation of State Highway No. 58 was also completed. The relocation of 14.28 miles of county road No. 360 was in progress and work 79 percent complete. Fish facilities: Construction of a game fish hatchery at Leaburg was essentially completed June 1953. Delivery of all equipment re- quired to operate the Oakridge salmon hatchery was about completed. Dam and spillway: Construction of the earth dam and concrete gravity spillway progressed from 55 percent to 82 percent completion. Embankment operations were materially delayed in the winter and spring by continued wet weather, which made handling of the core material impossible. A total of 722,953 cubic yards of concrete, of approximately 860,000 cubic yards, was in place in the spillway dam and appurtenances. Power facilities: Construction of the powerhouse was initiated November 1952, and work was 15 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year and is scheduled to be 100 percent complete November 1954. Dexter reregulating dam: Construction of the Dexter reregulating dam and powerhouse was initiated on April 8, 1953, by continuing contract. Relocation of 2 miles of Highway No. 58 was in progress, and clearing of the major portion of the reservoir was accomplished. Total costs for the fiscal year were $13,390,026.53. Expenditures were $14,177,138.22. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project initi- ated in May 1947 is 66 percent complete on June 30, 1953. At Look- out Point, railroad and highway relocations have been accomplished except for completion of county road No. 360, which is scheduled to be 100 percent complete November 1953. Construction of the earth fill dam and concrete gravity spillway is 82 percent complete, with completion scheduled for June 1954. The powerhouse structure is 15 percent complete. All equipment has been placed under contract and design and fabrication are in progress. Construction of Dexter reregulating dam and powerhouse, initiated April 1953, is 6 percent complete and is scheduled to be 100 percent complete December 1954. The major portion of the reservoir has been cleared, and relocation of 2 miles of Highway No. 58 around the reservoir is 42 percent complete. A salmon hatchery at Oakridge, Oreg., is complete and in opera- 1882 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 tion, and at Leaburg, construction of a game fish hatchery is essen- tially complete. Total costs have been $63,440,604.25. Expenditures have been $63,480,728.16. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated __ $5,027,000.00 $9, 500, 000. 00 $13,617,700.00 $16,000,000.00 $17,166,620.00 $67, 176, 320. 00 Cost----------- 3, 822, 761. 62 6, 835, 493. 54 16, 347, 322. 28 20, 264, 237. 62 13, 390, 026. 53 63, 440, 604. 25 Expenditures-----3, 625, 020. 55 6, 651, 550. 60 16, 021, 582. 27 20, 256, 136. 21 14, 177, 138. 22 63, 480, 728. 16 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_--------------------- $152, 471. 21 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954__------- 18, 000, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 __- ___ 18,152, 471.21 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project---__-____-------- 5, 593, 480. 00 32. COTTAGE GROVE RESERVOIR, WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN, OREG. Location. On the Coast Fork of Willamette River, 29 miles from the mouth. The Coast Fork rises in Douglas County, Oreg., on the western slope of the Cascade Range and the northern slope of the Calapooya Range, flows north for 49 miles, and unites with the Middle Fork to form the main Willamette River. The drainage area tribu- tary to this reservoir is 104 square miles. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for construc- tion of an earthfill dam, 1,650 feet long at the crest, rising 95 feet above the stream bed, with a reservoir providing for usable storage of 30,000 acre-feet. The spillway, 264 feet long, is a concrete, gravity, overflow type forming the right abutment. Outlet works, consisting of three gate-controlled conduits, pass through the spillway section. The reservoir is operated as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system to protect the Willamette River Valley and to increase low water flow for navigation. The existing project was selected for construction under the gen- eral authorization for the Willamette River Basin, contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The Flood Control Acts of December 22, 1944, and July 24, 1946, modified the project to pro- vide for recreational facilities. The actual cost for new work is $1,821,793.94 for construction and $551,500 for lands and damages, a total of $2,373,293.94. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and maintenance is $35, 00. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: The dam, reservoir, and public use facilities were in continuous operation throughout the fiscal year. A total of 55,556 persons visited the reser- voir area for recreational purposes. FLOOD CONTROL--PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1883 The reservoir functioned normally during the fiscal year. Conser- vation filling of the reservoir began February 1 and prescribed maxi- mum conservation pool, elevation 790.0 feet, was reached on May 1. The flood of January 18-20 with a peak inflow into the reservoir of 9,200 cubic feet per second required about 19,000 acre-feet, or 63 percent of available storage, to regulate the flood. Flows in the Willamette River during August and September were increased by releasing about 15,000 acre-feet, or 52 percent of usable storage capacity, at Cottage Grove reservoir. Total costs for the fiscal year were $31,708.50, of which $995 was for new work costs occurred in fiscal year 1952, and $30,713.50 for maintenance. Expenditures were $31,638.70. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project ini- tiated August 1940 was completed April 1952. The dam and reservoir have been in continuous operation since September 1942. Total costs have been $2,625,383.09, of which $2,373,293.94 was for new work and $252,089.15 for maintenance. Expenditures have been :$2,622,466.40. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated .--------- _--------... $140, 000. 00 -$20, 000.00 ... -$3, 206.06 ..---------- $2,373,293.94 Cost-------- ......---- . $4, 405.12 56, 809. 04 33, 735. 36 $26, 248.92 995. 00 2, 373, 293. 94 Expenditures...--------- 4, 415.61 39, 783. 52 50, 285. 08 26, 724. 72 995. 00 2, 373, 293. 94 Maintenance: Appropriated......---------. 12, 500. 00: 31, 200. 00 27, 200. 00 28, 250.00 28, 000. 00 253, 850. 00 Cost------.......---....------- 24,720. 37 31, 087. 81 25, 835. 16 25, 252. 68 30, 713. 50 252, 089. 15 Expenditures..---------... 24, 860. 31 29, 352. 75 25, 966. 70 24, 103. 26 30, 643. 70 249, 172. 46 33. DORENA RESERVOIR, WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN, OREG. Location. Dorena Reservoir is located on Row River, Oreg., 7 miles from the mouth. Row River rises in Lane County on the western slope of the Cascade Range, flows northwest for 19 miles, and enters the Coast Fork of Willamette River 19 /2 miles above the mouth. The drainage area, tributary to this reservoir, is 265 square miles. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for construc- tion of an earthfill dam, 3,297 feet long at the crest, rising 145 feet above the streambed, with a reservoir providing usable storage capacity at normal pool level of 70,000 acre-feet. The spillway, 200 feet long, is a concrete gravity, overflow type, forming the right abutment. Out- let works consisting of five slide gate-controlled conduits pass through the spillway section. The reservoir, controlling practically the entire drainage area of Row River, will be operated as a unit of the coordi- nated reservoir system to protect the Willamette River Valley and to increase low water flows for navigation, and for other purposes. The existing project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Willamette River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The Flood Control Acts of December 22, 1944, and July 24, 1946, modified the project to provide for recreational facilities. 1884 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The actual cost of new work is $13,517,102. The approved (1953) estimate of the annual cost of operation and maintenance is $40,300. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year. New work: Construction of bank protection works and channel improvements on Row River at Hemenway and Veatch locations were completed August 1952. On Coast Fork, Willamette River in the vicinity of Seavey Bridge and downstream from Creswell Bridge, bank protection and channel im- provement work were completed October 1952. This completed all channel work downstream from the dam. Hired labor accomplished. miscellaneous cleanup work in the project area. Maintenance: The dam and reservoir were in continuous operation during the fiscal year. With one exception, routine reservoir regula- tion was in effect during the fiscal year. The pool elevation during the period May 20 through June 8 was raised from 832 feet, maximum conservation pool, to 834 feet for the purpose of collecting floating logs and other debris above the dam. After the debris was cleared from the reservoir, the pool was again lowered to the maximum con- servation pool, elevation 832 feet. During the flood of January 18 through 20, peak inflow into the reservoir was 15,000 cubic feet per second and required about 44,000, acre-feet, or 63 percent of flood control storage, to regulate the high flow. During the months of August and September 1952 when flows in the Willamette River were low, about 40,000 acre-feet, or 62 percent of usable storage, was released from Dorena Reservoir to increase the flows in the Willamette River. A total of 34,240 persons visited the reservoir area for recreational purposes during the fiscal year. Total costs for the fiscal year were $83,888.31, of which $48,846.46 was for new work and $35,041.85 for maintenance. Expenditures were $147,273.61. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project ini- tiated in June 1941 was completed October 1952, except for public use facilities, which are not to be installed under the present program. The dam and appurtenant works were placed in operation November 1949. Total costs have been $13,643,716.58, of which $13,517,101.31 was for new work and $126,615.27 for maintenance. Expenditures have been $13,640,384.46. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated- ...--... $3,005,000.00 $2,500,000.00 $170, 600. 00 $100, 000.00 -$132,060.00 $13, 517, 101. 31 ...--... Cost-------------- 3, 900, 539. 16 1, 777, 286. 41 217, 671. 20 366, 033.83 48, 846. 46 13, 517,101.31 Expenditures------ .......-- 3, 342, 830. 26 2, 080, 135. 05 186, 672. 33 366, 395. 81 .112, 242. 55 13, 517, 101. 31 Maintenance: Appropriated-----..........--------------......... 21, 000. 00 35, 100. 00 38, 520. 00 33, 500. 00 128, 120. 00 Cost ..-------------------------. 20, 172. 10 33, 955. 04 37, 446. 28 35, 041. 85 126, 615. 27 Expenditures --.... ....-----------.... .------ 18, 429. 80 31, 433. 21 38, 389. 08 35, 031.06 123, 283. 15 FLOOD CONTROL-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1885 34. FERN RIDGE RESERVOIR, WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN, OREG. Location. On the Long Tom River, 23.6 miles from the mouth. The Long Tom River rises in Lane County, Oreg., on the eastern slope of the Coast Range, flows north for 50 miles, and enters the Willamette River 147 miles above its mouth. The drainage area tributary to this reservoir is 252 square miles. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for con- struction of an earthfill dam, 6,360 feet long at the crest, and two auxiliary dikes, 850 feet and 3,680 feet long, along the north- easterly boundary of the reservoir. The main dam has a maximum height of 44 feet above the streambed. The spillway, located near the left abutment, consists of a gravity section concrete overflow structure controlled by six automatic radial gates. Outlet works are located in the spillway structure. The project includes rectification of the channel of Long Tom River downstream from the dam. The reservoir, having a usable storage capacity of 95,000 acre-feet, protects the Long Tom River Valley and will be operated as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system to protect the Willamette River Valley generally and to increase low water flows for navigation. The existing project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Willamette River Basin contained in the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The Flood Control Acts of December 22, 1944, and July 24, 1946, modified the project to provide for recreational facilities. The actual cost of new work is $3,683,145 for construction and $812,635 for lands and damages, a total of $4,495,780. The latest (1953) estimate of the annual cost of operation and maintenance is $48,400. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: The dam, reservoir, and public use facilities were in continuous operation dur- ing the fiscal year. A total of 129,716 persons visted the reservoir area for recreational purposes. The functioning of the reservoir was normal during the fiscal year. One major flood, that of January 18 through 20, with a peak inflow of 12,000 cubic feet per second was well regulated and the channel between the dam and the mouth of the Long Tom River was kept within its banks. Conservation filling of the reservoir began Febru- ary 1, and maximum conservation pool, elevation 373.5 feet, was reached on May 18. In order to keep erosion in the channel below the dam at a minimum the radial gates were used to release most of the stored flood water from the reservoir during the period January 28 through February 10. During the months of August and September flows in the Willamette River were augmented by releasing about 52,000 acre-feet, or 55 per- cent of usable storage capacity at Fern Ridge Reservoir. Total costs for the fiscal year were $47,677.46 for operation and maintenance. Expenditures were $48,148.16. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project initi- ated April 1940, was completed August 1951. The dam and reservoir have been in continuous operation since December 1941. 1886 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Total costs have been $4,884,227.16, of which $4,495,779.55 was for new work and $388,447.61 for maintenance. Expenditures have been $4,879,022.60. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated- .. .. $155, 000. 00 $190, 000. 00 $50, 000. 00 -$4, 000. 00 -$7, 945. 45 $4, 495, 779. 55 Cost....-----------__ _ 20, 293.54 192, 778. 27 80, 759. 60 95, 134. 40 _....____ _ 4, 495, 779. 55 Expenditures---------..... 19, 948. 54 143, 166. 43 113, 982. 25 113, 095. 29 12. 55 4,495,779.55 Maintenance: Appropriated--------.... 44, 500. 00 45, 800. 00 35, 700. 00 46, 230. 00 46, 500. 00 390, 630. 00 Cost-------------__ 57, 789. 02 45, 310. 70 35, 236. 13 43, 823.32 47, 677. 46 388, 447. 61 Expenditures-----.... - 57, 028. 24 44, 241.84 35, 119. 09 40, 593. 06 48, 135. 61 383, 243. 05. 35. COUGAR DAM, WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN, OREG. Location. On South Fork McKenzie River 4.4 miles from the mouth. South Fork McKenzie River flows northwesterly from its. source and joins McKenzie River about 56.5 miles above its confluence with Willamette River. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of an earth- and gravel-filled dam about 1,630 feet long at the crest and 430 feet high above the stream bed. The dam will form a reservoir about 6 miles long with a usable capacity at normal pool of 182,000 acre-feet. The spillway, 288 feet long, will be an ever- flow combination chute and tunnel section located in the left abut- ment. The outlet tunnel and power tunnel will pass through the right abutment. The powerhouse, when authorized, will include one unit rated at 25,000 kilowatts and will be located near the toe of the dam along the right abutment. The improvement will function as a unit in the coordinated system of reservoirs for multiple-purpose develop- ment of the water resources in the Willamette River Basin. The project is one of three reservoirs to replace the Quartz Creek Reservoir which was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Authorization for Cougar Reservoir, exclusive of complete power features, is contained in the Flood Control Act ap- proved May 17, 1950. The estimated cost approved in 1953, exclusive of power, is $38,027,000 for construction and $1,754,000 for lands and damages including relocations, a total of $39,781,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Planning on the project was initiated. Topographic survey of the dam site was partially complete. Total costs for the fiscal year were $12,092.48. Expenditures were $9,353.35. Condition at end of fiscal year. No construction work has been done. Engineering, including field surveys, was initiated during the fiscal year 1953. Total costs have been $12,092.48. Expenditures have been $9,353.35. FLOOD CONTROL-PORTLAND, OREG., ItISTRICT 1887 Cost and /iancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated---------.................------------ ------------------------ $15,000. 00 $15,000. 00 Cost--------- ----- ------------------------ ------------ 12, 092. 48 12, 092. 48 ......... -------- Expenditures--------- --...---... ---- -------------------- 9, 353. 35 9, 353. 35 Other new work data: Unolbligated balance, June 30, 1953 ----------- $680. 65 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_-........ 680. 65 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project -------------------- 39, 766, 000. 00 36. GREEN PETER DAM, WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN, OREG. Location. On Middle Fork Santiam River, 4 miles from the mouth and 56.8 miles from the mouth of Santiam River. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of an earth- and rock-fill dam about 1,180 feet long at the crest and 350 feet high above the stream bed. The dam will form a reservoir about 11 miles long with a usable capacity at normal pool of 322,000 acre-feet. The spillway to be located in the left abutment will consist of a free overflow chute section about 300 feet long at the crest. Outlet works will be incorporated in a tunnel through the left abutment. The powerhouse, when authorized, will include two units rated at 40,500 kilowatts each and will be located near the toe of the dam along the left abutment. The improvement will function as a unit in the coordinated system of reservoirs for multiple purpose devel- opment of the water resources in Willamette River Basin. The project is one of the three reservoirs to replace the Sweet Home Reservoir which was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Authorization for Green Peter Dam exclusive of com- plete power features is contained in the Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950. The estimated cost approved in 1953 exclusive of power is $32,- 260,000 for construction and $4,770,000 for land and damages including relocations, a total of $37,030,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. A site selection report has been completed for Green Peter Dam, 1 of 3 dams proposed to be con- structed in lieu of Sweet Home Reservoir originally authorized. Total costs and expenditures have been $113,000. 37. DETROIT RESERVOIR, WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN, OREG. Location. On North Santiam River, with dam site 60 miles from the mouth and 45 miles southeast of Salem, Oreg. North Santiam River flows north and west for 85 miles, and unites with South Santiam River to form Santiam River, which 10 miles downstream enters the Willamette River 108 miles above its mouth. 1888 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of one main dam and a reregulating dam both with power generating facilities. Detroit Dam will be a concrete-gravity structure approximately 1,580 feet in length and 379 feet in height above river- bed. The spillway will be a gate-controlled overflow section, and the outlet works will be gate-controlled conduits through the dam. The powerhouse with two units having a capacity of 50,000 kilowatts each will be located in the right abutment immediately below the dam. The reservoir will have a usable storage capacity of 340,000 acre-feet. It will be operated as a unit in the coordinated reservoir system to protect the Willamette Valley from floods, to increase low water flows in the interest of navigation and irrigation, to generate power, and for other purposes. The reregulating dam will be located 3 miles downstream at the Big Cliff site and will be of the concrete-gravity type, approximately 128 feet in height above riverbed. The power in- stallation proposed will be one unit with a capacity of 18,000 kilowatts. The reservoir created by the dam will have a usable storage capacity of 1,800 acre-feet. The project is a unit of comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Willamette Basin. The existing project was selected for construction under the general authorization for the Willamette River Basin contained in Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The Flood Control Acts of December 22, 1944, and July 24, 1946, modified the project to provide for recreational facilities, and the Flood Control Act of June 30, 1948, modified the existing project to provide for the installation of hydroelectric power generat- ing facilities, including the construction of a reregulating dam. The estimated cost (1953) is $55,456,900 for construction and $8,- 254,300 for lands and damages including relocations, a total of $63,- 711,200. The 1953 estimate of annual cost of operation and maintenance is $218,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. Detroit Dam: All re- location work except for grading a short section of Kinney Creek Road at the dam axis and some minor surfacing and oiling operations was completed. Reservoir clearing operations were complete and effective use of the dam and reservoir for flood control purposes occurred during the periods January 8 to 20 and February 2 to 8 1953. Discharges at the dam were reduced from a natural flow oi 31,000 cubic feet per second to a regulated flow of 1,000 cubic feet per second. This reduced the flood crest stage at Jefferson and Salem, Oreg., about 1.3 feet. On June 30, 1953, storage in the reservoir totaled 317,200 acre-feet. The concrete gravity dam was completed, except for installation of six spillway crest gates, and a dedication ceremony was held on June 10, 1953. The powerhouse superstructure was also completed and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment was 80 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. On June 26, 1953, the first unit was placed on the line. Big Cliff regulating dam: Construction of the dam and powerhouse FLOOD CONTROL--PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1889 under one contract progressed from 44 percent to 94 percent com- pletion and is scheduled to be 100 percent complete March 1954. Design and fabrication of all powerhouse equipment are in progress under various contracts. Total costs for the fiscal year were $9,337,239.38. Expenditures were $11,866,722.80. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project, initiated in June 1947, is 86 percent complete. The Detroit Dam is complete except for installation of spillway crest gates and operating machinery. In the powerhouse, installation of mechanical and electrical equipment is in progress. One generating unit is installed and producing power. Both units are scheduled to be on the line in October 1953, meeting the Bonneville Power Administration power schedule and requirements. Construction of Big Cliff reregulating dam and powerhouse is 94 percent complete. Use of Big Cliff Dam for regulation of the Detroit units will be effected in October 1953, and power is scheduled to go on the line in April 1954. Construction of a salmon hatchery at Marion Forks is complete and the facility is in operation. A permanent salmon egg collecting station at Minto pool below Big Cliff Dam is essentially complete and in operation. Minor uncompleted road grading, surfacing, and oiling, will be accomplished during the 1954 construction season. Total costs have been $58,738,885.99. Expenditures have been $59,105,469.53, all for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated.... 1$5,429,000.00 $9, 600, 000. 00 $15,862,100.00 $16,978,000.00 $10,299,000.00 $63,711,200. 00 Cost-.-.---- . 1, 861, 021. 01 6, 930, 048. 62 14, 940, 661. 78 20, 378, 702. 62 9, 337, 239. 38 58, 738, 885. 99 Expenditures---- 2, 298, 536. 91 8, 828,381. 7411, 760, 252. 57 18, 975, 920. 16 11, 866, 722. 80 59, 105, 469. 53 Other new work data : Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_-__ ----- _______- $3, 272, 036. 17 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954__--- __- 3, 272, 036. 17 38. JOHNSON CREEK AT PORTLAND AND VICINITY, OREG. Location. Johnson Creek, a minor tributary of Willamette River, rises in the low foothills of the Cascade Range and flows in a westerly direction through the towns of Gresham and Lents along the southeast boundary of the city of Portland to its confluence with Willamette River at the town of Milwaukie. Existing project. This provides for channel improvements and bank protection at various locations between mile 15.26 and the mouth. Through the town of Gresham, the project provides for about 1 mile of channel clearing and rectification; for channel clearing between mile 10.3 and mile 9.27; and between mile 7.79 and the mouth for channel rectification, clearing, and revetment work including excava- 278038-53-voL. 2--57 1890 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 tion of a bypass channel to pass floodwater through the constricted industrial and residential reach between mile 7.79 and mile 5.19. This will provide protection through the town of Gresham against floods of a frequency of once in 7 years, and between mile 10.3 and the mouth against floods of a frequency of once in 25 years. The estimated cost approved in 1953 is $519,000. The existing project was authorized by the Food Control Act of May 17, 1950. Local cooperation. Local interests are required to furnish assur- ances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of- way; make all necessary highway, highway bridge, and utility alterations; hold and save the United States free from all damages due to the construction works; and maintain and operate the works after completion in accordance with the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. A local water-control district is being formed to provide the necessary assurances when construction funds become available. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. No work has been done. 39. WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN, OREG. (BANK PROTECTION) Location. On Willamette River and tributaries, between the Cas- cade Range and the Coast Range, from a point south of Eugene to Portland, Oreg. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for clearing, sloping, and revetting of river banks; construction of pile and timber bulkheads and drift barriers; minor channel improvements; and maintenance of existing works for control of floods and prevention of erosion at various locations along Willamette River and its tributaries. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936, and June 28, 1938. The Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950, authorized similar work at 77 additional locations. The estimated cost of new work revised in 1953 is $10,701,600. The latest approved annual cost of maintenance (1953) is $100,000. Local cooperation. Section 204 of the Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: A total of 8,750 linear feet of bank protection works was completed during the fiscal year at the following locations: Willamette River at location No. 9 upstream extension, Kentucky Bar and Stoutenberg locations; Coast Fork Willamette River at Harrold and lower Bentor locations. This construction completed all work accomplished under the author- ity of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. All future construction will be accomplished under authorization of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, which requires that local interests provide assurances that they will maintain any bank protection works constructed by the Government and furnish necessary rights-of-way. A contract was awarded for construction of bank protection works FLOOD CONTROL-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1891 and channel improvement at Cox location on South Santianm River and work was initiated the end of June 1953. Plans and specifications were completed, but advertisement of the work was in abeyance at the following locations pending receipt of assurances of local cooperation and approval by higher authority; Henshaw, Fawver Island, Hathaway, Blakely, Crenshaw, and Morriss. Maintenance: Repair of existing revetment by hired labor was in progress at the end of the fiscal year at various scattered locations on Willamette River and tributaries. On June 25, 1953, bids were opened for repair of bank revetment at Stockade location on McKenzie River. Total costs for the fiscal year were $408,689.31, of which $285,681.82 was for new work and $123,007.49 for maintenance. Expenditures were $402,383.20. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project is 47 percent complete with a total of 237,723 linear feet of bank protection works, con- sisting of the revetment of river banks, pile and timber bulkheads, drift barriers and channel improvements, having been completed on Willamette River and tributaries. The Annual Reports for the fiscal years 1949-52 itemized 228,973 linear feet of this total by streams and locations. The 8,750 linear feet completed in fiscal year 1953 was accomplished as itemized below: Location Nature of work Quantity (linear feet) WILLAMETTE RIVER Location No. 9, upstream extension, left bank, mile 169 -------- Dumped stone revetment. 2, 300 Kentucky Bar, left bank, mile 98 ....-----------------------.----- do---------------------- 200 Stoutenberg, left bank, mile 66-........................---------------------------...--do--------------------- 3, 914 Harrold, left bank, mile 11.... do---- ----------------- ......--------------------------------- 1,282 Lower Bentor, right bank, mile 11 .....-......... - ..... ..----. do--------------------- 1,054 Total linear feet .....--------------- ---------- ----- -------------------------------- 8, 750 Total costs to June 30, 1953, from Federal funds have been $5,830,924.20, of which $905,885.21 has been for maintenance and $4,925,038.99 for new work as follows: Stream Regular funds Remiege d Total Willamette River------------ ------------------- .---- $3, 330, 556. 02 $131, 767. 89 $3, 426, 323. 91 McKenzie River_____...------------------- _ 426, 640. 33 21. 66 426, 661. 99 Clackamas River--- ..............------------------------- 23, 019. 21 21,600. 00 44, 619. 21 Molalla River___..... ............ ...------------------- 152, 004. 72 122, 477. 91 274, 482. 63 ..................------------------------------- Santiam River---- 618, 297. 78 72. 54 618, 370.32 Tualatin River--...-------------------------------- 68, 941.97 ---------------- 68, 941.97 Marys River and Muddy Creek- ....--------- _ 9, 271.82 ------------- - -9, 271. 82 Calapooya River.........................---------- 20,367. 14 -------------- 20, 367. 14 Total, all funds--..--------------.............. -------------. 4, 649, 098.99 275, 940. 00 4, 925, 038. 99 Expenditures have been $5,821,546.21. In addition $43,969.05 has been expended for new work on Willamette River from contributed funds. 1892 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated ....... $500, 000. 00 $450, 000. 00 $450, 000. 00 $400,000. 00 $398,000.00 $5, 092, 423. 92 Cost.--------------- 695, 881.43 376, 155. 27 357, 120. 48 515, 070. 77 285, 681. 82 4, 925, 038. 99 Expenditures- 692, 439. 20 372, 546. 52 309, 854. 22 575, 825. 78 283, 859. 21 4, 921, 488. 29 Maintenance: Appropriated--------- 310, 000. 00 61, 000. 00 66, 000. 00 66, 000. 00 43, 800. 00 941, 800. 00 Cost--------------- 170, 734. 04 176, 806. 20 58, 852. 85 23, 535. 22 123, 007. 49 905, 885. 21 Expenditures 162, 721. 49 177, 904. 43 65, 474. 30 22, 517. 95 118, 523. 99 900, 057. 92 1 In addition $43,969.05 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: -------------- Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953___ $12, 396.03 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_____-__---- 310, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_....___- 322, 396. 03 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_________------- ------- 5, 299, 176. 08 40. LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN, OREG. AND WASH. Location. On Columbia River and minor tributaries, channels, and sloughs, between Sandy River, Oreg., approximately 15 miles east of Vancouver, Wash., and the mouth of Columbia River. Existing project. The plan of improvement for bank protection, construction of flood control works, and improvements to existing projects, in the lower Columbia River Basin, was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, House Document 531, 81st Congress, 2d session. The plan provides for new construction and for supplementing and extending projects authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936, in the Columbia, Lewis, and Cowlitz River Basins, as follows: a. Lower Columbia River Basin levees at new locations, Oregon and Washington. This provides for flood control works at five locations: Washougal area, Clark County, Wash., approximately 51/2 miles of levee and other appurtenant works at an estimated cost of $669,500 from Federal funds. Hayden Island, Oreg., approximately 4 miles of levee and other appurtenant works at an estimated cost of $545,200 from Federal funds. Vancouver Lake area, in vicinity of Vancouver, Wash., approximately 11 miles of levee and other appurtenant works at an estimated cost of $3,372,500 from Federal funds. Kalama River (south area) Cowlitz County, Wash., approximately 3 miles of levee and other appurtenant works at an estimated cost of $752,700 from Federal funds. Clatskanie River Area, Oreg., approximately 2,000 feet of bulkhead and levee and other appurtenant work at an estimated cost of $154,700 from Federal funds. The estimated total Federal cost approved in 1953 is $5,494,600. The estimated non-Federal cost is $1,349,100. b. Lower Columbia River Basin bank protection works, Oregon and Washington. This improvement provides for bank protection works at 66 locations on Columbia River and tributaries between Sandy FLOOD CONTROL--PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1893 River and mouth of Columbia River, totaling approximately 123,800 linear feet. The estimated total cost approved in 1953 is $6,214,000. c. Lower Columbia River Basin levees and improvement to existing projects. This provides for improvements to existing projects as delineated below: Estimated cost of Location work approved in 1953 Sandy drainage district, Multnomah County, Oreg --------------- $226, 000 Multnomah drainage district No. 1, Multnomah County, Oreg Peninsula drainage district No. 2, Multnomah County, Oreg--------- --.-- 1,911,900 901, 100 Peninsula drainage district No. 1, Multnomah County, Oreg--------- 783, 800 Sauvie Island (areas A and B) - ------------------------------ 571, 300 Columbia drainage district No. 1________-__---------------- 1,191,900 Bachelor Island, Clark County, Wash------------------------- 2, 126, 600 Scappoose drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg----------------815, 700 Lewis River area 8--------------------------- Cowlitz diking and improvement district Nos. 5 and 11-------------1, 253, 000 Deer Island drainage district--------------------------------- 380, 400 Cowlitz County diking and improvement districts Nos. 2 and 13------ 387, 100 Consolidated diking and improvement district No. 1, Cowlitz County, Wash------------------------------------- 1,395, 000 Cowlitz County diking improvement district No. 15----------------- 211, 500 Rainier drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg__--- 518, 000 John drainage district----_---- , 500 86------------------------ Beaver drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg___ - ____-----185, 600 Clatskanie drainage district----------------------------------- 161, 500 Magruder drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg---__---- 62, 000 Midland drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg-------------- 107, 300 Woodson drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg------------------81, 300 Puget Island Area, Wahkiakum diking districts Nos. 1 and 3------- 1, 099, 700 Tenasillahee Island diking district No. 6______------------- 45, 600 Wahkiakum diking district No. 4____------------------ 322, 300 Clatsop County diking district No. 4------------------------------ 30, 700 Clatsop County drainage district No. 1__--------------------------- 20, 300 The estimated total cost from Federal funds approved in 1953 is $15,829,200. The estimated non-Federal cost is $725,200. The approved 1953 Federal cost of all work under the lower Colum- bia River Basin, Oregon and Washington, as authorized by the Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950, is $27,537,800. Local cooperation. The Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950, provides that local interests: (a) Provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way; (b) make all necessary highway, highway bridge, and utility alterations; (e) hold and save the United States free from all damages due to the construction works; and (d) maintain and operate the works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Operations and results during fiscal year. The progress of prelimi- nary work is indicated on individual report for the Sandy drainage district. Condition at end of fiscal year. No construction has been accom- plished. Planning for construction to be accomplished at Sandy drainage district under the project "Improvements to existing works" is in progress. 1894 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 41. SANDY DRAINAGE.DISTRICT, MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OREG., LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN LEVEES AND IMPROVEMENT TO EXISTING PROJECTS Location. This district is located in Multnomah County, Oreg., near the town of Troutdale about 13 miles east of Vancouver, Wash., and 119 miles and 121.5 miles above the mouth of Columbia River at lower and upper ends respectively. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for strength- ening existing levee on the landward side by the addition of pervious material between stations 0+00 and 145+00 and the installation of type 2 toe drains along the levee at various locations as needed. The estimated cost revised in 1953 is $226,000 for construction. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved May 17, 1950, House Document 531, 81st Congress, 2d session. Local cooperation. The Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, provides that local interests: (a) provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way; (b) make all necessary highway, highway bridge, and utility alterations; (c) hold and save the United States free from all damages due to the construction works; and (d) maintain and operate the work after completion in accord- ance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Operations and results during fiscal year. Preliminary surveys and explorations were completed. Soils studies were 90 percent complete. Total costs for the fiscal year were $9,770.62. Expenditures were $9,833.37. Condition at end of fiscal year. No construction work has been accomplished. Engineering, including surveys and explorations, was initiated during fiscal year 1953. Preparation of a design memoran- dum is in progress. Total costs have been $9,770.62. Expenditures have been $9,833.37. Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated .--------------------- ------------------------$15,355. 00 $15, 355. 00 Cost-------- ---------------------------------------------- 9,770.62 9,770.62 Expenditures..------- -- ---- ----------------------------------- 9,833. 37 9,833.37 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953___--- ----------- $5, 084. 38 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_____ ___- 5, 084.38 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_ --------------------------- 210, 645.00 42. MULTNOMAH COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1, MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OREG., LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN LEVEES AND IMPROVEMENT TO EXISTING PROJECTS Location. This district is located in Multnomah County and ad- joins the northeast city limits of Portland, Oreg., on Columbia River. FLOOD CONTROL--PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1895 Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for construc- tion of cross levees to divide the district into three areas to minimize and localize the resulting damage due to failure at any point in the levees. The cross levees to be constructed to the confined 1894 flood level plus one foot freeboard. Tide boxes equipped with gates at both ends will be required at Columbia Slough crossing. The estimated cost approved in 1953 is $1,911,900. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, House Document 531, 81st Congress, 2d session. Local cooperation. The Flood Control Act approved April 17, 1950, provides that local interests: (a) provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way; (b) make all necessary highway, highway bridge, and utility alterations; (c) hold and save the United States free from all damages due to the construc- tion works; and (d) maintain and operate the work after completion in accordance with regulation prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. Operationand results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. No funds have been allotted and no work has been accomplished under the Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950. Cost and financial sumnmary Other new work data : Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954---------------- $10, 000 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project __- -__--------------1, 901,900 43. BEAVER DRAINAGE DISTRICT, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREG., LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN LEVEES AND IMPROVEMENT TO EXISTING PROJECTS Location. This district is located in Columbia County, Oreg., north of the town of Clatskanie and extends along Columbia River and Bradbury Slough between river miles 49.7 and 55.4. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for raising and strengthening 30,000 linear feet of existing primary levee to pro- vide a 3-foot freeboard over the confined 1948 flood level, strengthen the levees along the Tank Creek diversion canal, plug Larson Slough tide box, and increase the pumping capacity of the district. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved May 17, 1950, House Document 531, 81st Congress, 2d session. The estimated cost approved in 1953 is $185,600. Local cooperation. The Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950, pro- vides that local interests: (a) provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way; (b) make all neces- sary highway, highway bridge, and utility alterations; (c) hold and save the United States free from all damages due to the construction works; and (d) maintain and operate the work 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 funds have been allotted and no work has been accomplished. 1896 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 44. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL Total costs for the fiscal year were $34,317.40 Expenditures were $34,019.66. Total costs to June 30, 1953, have been $2,918,503.31. Expenditures have been $2,918,038.80. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated_- . .- I $419, 619. 30 $175, 000. 00 $118, 000. 00 -$16, 500. 00 $32, 700. 00 $2,918, 93 519. Cost---...------------.......... 414, 225. 48 171, 036. 01 89,129. 09 20,872. 19 34, 317. 40 2, 918, 503.31 Expenditures -------- 396, 928. 45 181, 495. 29 93, 890. 80 22, 781. 46 34,019. 66 2, 918, 038. 80 45. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED FLOOD CONTROL WORKS Funds in the amount of $19,450 have been allotted to June 30, 1953, to cover costs of inspections of completed local flood control protec- tion projects. The purposes of the inspection are to determine the condition of the completed works and to ascertain whether those works are being properly maintained by local interests. Operations and results during fiscal year. A total of 48 diking districts (9 in Washington and 39 in Oregon) along Columbia River were inspected. In most cases a representative of the diking districts accompanied the Portland district inspector in making the inspections of their districts. Deficiencies in maintenance and the need for repairs were pointed out to the diking districts' representatives on the ground and a report was made for each district inspected on the conditions found with recommendations for correction of deficiencies. Copies of these reports were furnished the diking districts concerned. Total costs during the fiscal year were $3,224.29. Expenditures were $4,109.35. Total costs to June 30, 1953 have been $7,841.88. Expenditures have been $7,130.20. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated -- _------- ------------------ $5, 750. 00 ----------- $13, 700. 00 $19, 450. 00 Cost--------....------------------------------------ $4, 617. 59 3, 224. 29 7,841.88 Expenditures.............------------ ------------------------ 3, 020. 85 4, 109. 35 7, 130.20 FLOOD CONTROL--PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1897 46. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report required to for- New work Maintenance complete COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN 1. Diking and improvement district 5, Cowlitz County, Wash-------------------------- 1940 $161, 380. 07 ............-------------- (1) 2. Beaver drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg ------- ------------------------------- 1940 274, 578. 03 ...........-------------- (1) 3. Magruder drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg ----------------------------- 1940 61,186. 49 ............ (1) 4. Midland drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg ------------------------------------- 1939 77, 743.64 ...... ...... (1) 5. Marshland drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg------------------------- 1940 39, 474.74 .......-------------- (1) 6. Webb-District Improvement Co., Columbia County, Oreg-----. 1940 84, 591.68 ..... . (1) 7. Woodson drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg --------------------------------- 1940 22, 796.86 ..........-------------- (1) 8. Westland District Improvement Co., Colum- bia County, Oreg___----------------------- 1940 205, 531. 21 ___-------------- (1) 9. Tenasillahe Island, Clatsop County, Oreg _- 1939 133, 778. 47 ...--------.. (1) 10. Blinid slough diking district, Clatsop County, Oreg 1939 163, 396. 66 . ...-------------- (1) 11. Drainage district 1, Clatsop County, Oreg--.. 1939 240, 939. 43 _______ --- (1) 12. Diking district 2, Clatsop County, Oreg --.. 1940 43, 149. 78-__ ......-- - (1) 13. Diking district 5, Clatsop County, Oreg 14. Warrenton diking district 1, Clatsop County, -.. 1940 25, 608. 49 .. -....... (1) Oreg ------ ---- ------------------ 1940 69, 503. 03 ... ...-------------- (1) 15. Warrenton diking district 2, Clatsop County, Oreg _- - 1940 117,142.92 --------------- (1) 16. Warrenton diking district 3, Clatsop County, Oreg 1940 74, 596.11 .........-------------- (1) 17. Consolidated diking and improvement dis- trict 1, Cowlitz County, Wash__ _ 1941 163, 290. 97 --------------......(1) 18. Diking districts 1 and 3 (Puget Island) and Little Island, Wahkiakum County, Wash__ 19411,. 258, 795.11 _ .--- - (1) 19. Diking improvement district 1, Pacific County, Wash__-------------------------- 1941 26, 810. 33 ---- -__--------(1) 20. Karlson Island, Clatsop County, Oreg--__- 1941 25, 773.40- -______-- - (1) 21. Deep River area, Wahkiakum County, Wash_. 1942 69, 723. 84-_.--....... (1) 22. Sandy drainage district, Multnomah County, Oreg 1942 138,955.89 .-.-.. ... (1) 23. Peninsula drainage district 1, Multnomah County, Oreg_- - - 1942 211, 250. 51 -- . (1) 24. Peninsula drainage district 2, Multnomah County, Oreg------------------ 1942 241,148.60 .........--------.. (1) 25. Scappoose drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg_------ ---------- --------- 1942 424, 309. 56 _- ---- __ (1) 26. Rainier drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg ----------- --------------------------- 1942 47,661.88--------------... .... 1) 27. Knappa area, Clatsop County, Oreg...--------- 1942 18, 788. 70 _-------(1) 28. John Day River area, Clatsop County, Oreg__ 1942 33, 080.38 . ..-------------- (1) 29. Walluski River, Clatsop County, Oreg ---.. 1942 66, 932.39---- .__-..---(1) 30. Youngs River Dikes, Clatsop County, Oreg_ 1942' 248, 802. 48 -------------- (1) 31. Lewis and Clark River area, Clatsop County Oreg -....---- _ - - ------- 1942 158,418.51- - - - (1) 32. Deer Island area, Columbia County, Oreg -- 1943 574, 122. 85 ..-------------- (1) 33. Westport district, Columbia and Clatsop Counties, Oreg - - - 1943 40, 657. 64 ......... (1) 34. Skamokawa Creek area, Wahkiakum County, Wash --------------------- ------------ 1946 178, 884.82 _ --- (1) 35. Upper Grays River area, Wash--------------- 1947 61, 263. 40 30, 000 (1) 36. M ultnom ah diking district 1, Oreg ---------.. 1951 610, 652. 28 ... .....-.... (1) 37. Sauvie Island areas A and B, Multnomah County, Oreg . 1951 1, 623, 505. 42 .. . . . . . (1) 38. Diking and improvement district 4, Wahkia- kum County, Wash ------ 1951 169, 542. 29 ... ....-------------- (1) 39. Prescott area, Columbia County, Oreg---.... 1941 124. 88 --------------..... 2 36, 075 40. Diking district 3, Clatsop County, Oreg ...-- 1938 258.28-2 4, 342 -------------- 41. Local protection projects ..... 1950 ------------- -- (4) Total Columbia River Basin_ 7,188,152. 02 30, 000 40, 417 See footnotes at end of table. 1898 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953amount Name of project see annual required to report required to for- New work Maintenance complete LEWIS RIVER BASIN 42. Diking and improvement district 11, Cow- litz County, Wash.....---------------------.............-- 1943 $172, 521.40----------- (1) COWLITZ RIVER BASIN 43. Cowlitz County drainage improvement dis- trict 1, W ash .... _. . . -- . . . -. . . 1939 42, 078. 11 ............- (1) 44. Diking improvement district 2, Cowlitz County, Wash -----------... ---- -------- 1940 120, 728. 84 .............- (1) 45. Diking improvement district 13, Cowlitz County, Wash ..........................--. 1939 26, 262. 78 .............. (1) Total Cowlitz River Basin ................- 189, 069. 73 ---- __-------- (1) 1949 46. Castle Rock, Cowlitz River, Wash.......__ 3,499.90 ............ $143, 500 47. Mill Four drainage district, Yaquina River, 1949 Oreg ...................................... 1950 118, 432.84 --- -- .- (1) 48. Arlington, Alkali Canyon, Oreg-- -- 1950 20, 111. 51 -........... 3492, 689 49. Pudding River, Oreg_ .. 6, 635. 066 3, 933. 62 .........-----------.. 50. Coquille River, Oreg_ ... 1948 908. 15----------- 2353, 092 51. Umpqua River and tributaries, Oreg ........ 1952 428, 880. 60 ..............----------- 52. Vicinity of Nehalem, Nehalem River, Oreg_ 1952 45, 677. 12 .............. WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN Blue River Dam ................................ 1952............ 13, 674, 000 Cascadia Dam __- 1952........ 25, 126, 000 Green Peter Dam---............................ 37, 030, 000 Holley Dam .................................... ............ 12, 405, 000 Gate Creek Dam .-------- ------- -- -------- ............ 13, 724, 000 Waldo Lake Tunnel --.----.... 922, 000 Wiley Creek Dam ............................... 8, 069, 000 Flood wall and levees at Portland, Oreg .----.. 18, 806, 000 Willamette River Basin Channel clearing and snagging -............................ 2, 040, 000 Willamette Falls fish ladder_ - 206, 000 Channel improvement for flood control and ma- jor drainage on 16 tributaries to Willamette River-._-.................................. 14, 804, 000 ' Completed. 2Awaiting local cooperation. 3 Construction of John Day Dam will inundate the site of authorized work. 4 The Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, approved a general comprehensive plan for the Columbia River Basin for flood control and other purposes as set forth in House Document 5,31, 81st Congress, 2d session, and authorized the sum of $75 million to be ap- propriated for the partial accomplishment of certain projects. Of this authorization, an amount not to exceed $15 million was authorized for the construction of local flood protec- tion works throughout the Columbia River Basin, subject to the conditions that all work undertaken pursuant to this authority shall be economically justified prior to construc- tion, and local cooperation specified in the 1936 Flood Control Act, as amended, shall be required. 47. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date trans trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Beaver Creek, Lincoln County, Flood Control Act, June --- ... Oreg. 30, 1948. Columbia River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June Washington. 13, 1934. Columbia River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June -- - - - - -. - - Washington. 22, 1936. See footnotes at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1899 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions--Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No edtn Congress No. mendation Columbia River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. Washington, downstream point 18, 1941. of Vancouver Lake to Bachelor Island. Columbia River, lands below and Flood Control Act, June contiguous to Vancouver Lake 28, 1938. area, Clark County, Wash., to provide for flood protection for lowlands between Whipple Creek and mouth of Lake and Lewis Rivers. Coquille River and tributaries, Senate Public Works Com- Oregon. mittee resolution, Jan. 18, 1949. - - - - - - - Cowlitz River and tributaries, Flood Control Committee Washington, for flood control and resolution, July 23, 1946. other purposes at and in the vicin- ity of Toledo, Wash. Crooked River, Oreg., with a Commerce Committee res- view to control of floods on the olution, Nov. 8, 1946. Ochoco and McKay Creeks, Oreg. Dry Hollow, Wasco County, Oreg_ Senate Public Works Com- mittee resolution, May 18, 1950. John Day Dam, Columbia River, Wash. and Oreg., with re- Senate Public Works Com- mittee resolution Apr. 22, I------------ -------------- gard to flood control features. 1953. (Cross-referenced to river and harbor reports). John Day River, Oreg., for flood Commerce Committee res- ------------ control, stream flow, irrigation, and other water uses. olution, Nov. 22, 1937. --------------- , John Day River, Oreg....--- Flood Control Committee Lincoln County drainage district ... resolution, Feb. 10, 1938. Senate Public Works Com- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------- No. 1, Yaquina River, Oreg. mittee resolution, Dec. 15, 1947. McKay Creek, Crooked River, Oreg., with a view to control Commerce Committee res- olution, Nov. 8, 1946. --------------- ------------ of floods. Nestucca River and tributaries, Oreg., improvement for flood Senate Public Works Com- mittee resolution, Mar. 4, ------------- ------------ control. 1947. Ochoco Creek, Crooked River, Commerce Committee res- -------------- ------------ Oreg., with a view to control olution, Nov. 8, 1946. of floods. Rogue River and tributaries, Oreg. Flood Control Act, July 1, ------------ ------------- 1935. Do............... ............ Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. ~-------------- ------------ Silvies River and tributaries, Ore- Flood Control Act, Aug. 18, gon. 1941. --------------- ---------- Siuslaw River and tributaries, Ore- House Committee on Pub- gon. lic Works, resolution of --------------- ------------ July 6, 1949. Toledo, Cowlitz River and tribu- Flood Control Committee ------------ taries, Washington, for flood con- resolution, July 23, 1946. trol and other purposes at and in vicinity of. ------ ~---- Tualatin River, Oreg ........... Commerce Committee res- olution, July 22, 1940. --------------- Two Mile Creek, Oreg ............ Flood Control Act, June (1) 30, 1948. ---------------I Umpqua River, Oreg., for naviga- River and Harbor Act, (2) tion, power, flood control and June 20, 1938. -------------- irrigation. Vancouver Lake area, Columbia Flood Control Act, June River lands, below and contigu- 28, 1938. ous to Clark County, Wash., to provide for flood protection for lowlands between Whipple Creek and mouth of Lake and Lewis Rivers. See footnotes at end of table. 1900 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of .allinvestigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Willamette River 3 Basin (partial Commerce Committee res- report on Columbia River and olution, Sept. 24, 1943. tributaries). Willow Credk, Oreg....__----------- Flood Control Act, Aug. ........... 28, 1937. Yamhill River, Oreg., for naviga- Rivers and Harbors Com- tion and flood control. mittee resolution, July 11, 1939. Yaquina River and tributaries, Senate Public Works Com- ...................... Oregon, particular reference to mittee resolution, Dec. Lincoln County drainage dis- 15, 1947. trict No. 1. 1A favorable preliminary examination report has been submitted and the Office, Chief of Engineers, has approved preparation of a survey report. 2An interim report recommending urgently needed local works, which can be incorporated into an overall plan for comprehensive development of the basin's water resources, has been submitted to the Office, Chief of Engineers. 3 Included in Review Report on Columbia River and Tributaries submitted to Congress, Feb. 14 1950. Report on Willow Creek previously submitted under date of Dec. 26., 1945 has been returned to the district office for revision at such time as a normal survey report program can be resumed. 48. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JULY 24, 1946 The Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the al- lotment of $1 million per year for construction of emergency bank pro- tection works to prevent flood damage to highways, bridge approaches, and public works; provided that not more than $50,000 shall be al- lotted for this purpose at any single locality from the appropriations for any one single year. In addition to funds in the amount of $402,301.80 previously allotted, funds in the amount of $11,000 were allotted during the fiscal year for emergency bank protection work at Market Road No. 38 near Gladstone, Clackamas River, Oreg. For accomplishment of the work Clackamas County must make a cash contribution of $1,500. Operations during the fiscal year consisted of the construction of emergency flood control work on Nestucca River, Oreg., at Pacific City in the vicinity of the city airstrip, and work on Wilson River in vicinity of Oregon State Highway No. 101, near Tillamook, Oreg. Total costs from Federal funds during the fiscal year were $31,847.78. Expenditures were $32,549.65. Total costs and expenditures from Federal funds have been $402,301.80. In addition, $65,190.42 has been expended from funds contributed by Qregon State Highway Commission. The funds unexpended June 30, 1953, amounting to $11,000 Federal funds will be applied to emergency construction on Clackamas River near Gladstone, Oreg., and to costs incurred on work authorized under this heading. FLOOD CONTROL---PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT I901 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 1 New work: Appropriated- .. __ $187, 346. 40 -- $3, 516. 42 $50, 000. 00 $46, 000. 00 -$677. 63 $413, 301. 80 Cost-------------- 240, 563. 54 4, 791.86 50, 000. 00 2, 474. 59 31, 847. 78 402, 301. 80 Expenditures......... 238, 148. 00 7, 205. 40 50, 000. 00 1, 772. 72 32, 549. 65 402, 301. 80 1In addition $65,190.42 (Santiam River, Millar-Bannick location-$58,257.86; Wilson River, vicinity o Highway 101, Tillamook, Oreg.-$6,932.56) for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-______---- $11, 000 49. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS 138 AlND 318, 78TH CONGRESS, AS AMENDED TO AND INCLUDING SECTION 208 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948 Because of the heavy demands for emergency repair work to flood control structures damaged or destroyed by disastrous floods, Congress in the Flood Control Acts approved July 12, 1943, to June 30, 1948, authorized the total amount of $74 million to be appropriated 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 strengthening of levees and other flood control works which had 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 nec- essary in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers, for the adequate functioning of the works for flood control: Provided, That local in- terests shall provide without cost to the United States all lands, ease- ments, 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. Funds in the amount of $6,679,813.98 have been allotted the Port- land District to June 30, 1953, for emergency repair work pursuant to the act approve4 June 30, 1948. Operations during the fiscal year included emergency repair work at the following locations: Construction initiated in fiscal year 1952, in Sauvie Island drainage district, Multnomah County, Oreg., was completed September 1952. Emergency protective work along dikes in Cowlitz County diking im- provement district No. 15, Washington, was completed in November 1952. Total costs during the fiscal year from Federal funds were $84,- 341.67. Expenditures were $85,306.02. Total costs to June 30, 1953, have been $6,661,546.68. Expenditures have been $6,660,991.37. In addition, $145,000 has been expended from contributed funds. 1902 REPORT OF: CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial- summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 I Maintenance: Appropriated-........ $4,824,150.00 $79, 323. 91 $131, 729. 04 $28, 760. 00 $12, 342. 01 $6, 679, 813. 98 Cost-------------- .. 4, 824, 592. 09 603, 804. 97 172, 286. 80 22, 048. 73 84, 341. 67 6, 661, 546. 68 Expenditures - 4, 760, 853. 06 656, 753. 49 238, 104. 39 22, 303. 08 85, 306. 02 6, 660, 991. 37 i In addition $145,000 (South Santiam River at Sanderson Bridge, $30,000; Consolidated improvement district No. 1, Cowlitz County, Wash.-$115,000) for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953--------- $17, 932. 81 50. 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 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, and was further amended by the Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950, as follows: "That there is hereby authorized an emergency fund in the amount of $15,000,000 to be expended in rescue work or in the repair, restoration, or maintenance of any flood control work threatened or destroyed by flood, including 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." A total of $338,380.71 has been allotted to June 30, 1953, to the Portland district for work under this authority. Total costs and expenditures during the fiscal year were $4,234.45 charges against revision of the Willamette River Basin Flood Manual which was prepared in fiscal year 1951. Total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, have been $334,144.87. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 Maintenance: Appropriated--------..... -$692. 53 $1, 334. 83 ..---------------- -........ $338, 380.71 Cost-------------- - 43, 602. 64 1, 883.41 $4, 737. 64 $304. 70 $4, 234.45 334,144. 87 Expenditures--------......... 43, 672.05 1, 883. 41 4,737.64 304. 70 4, 234.45 334, 144. 87 51. CONSTRUCTION OF FLOOD CONTROL WORKS UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 205 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 212 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED MAY 17, 1950 The Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, as amended by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorized the allotment from flood control appropriations not to exceed $3,000,000 for any one fiscal year, for the construction of small flood control projects not specifically authorized by Congress, and not within areas intended to FLOOD CONTROL-PORTLAND, OREG., DISTRICT 1903 be protected by projects so authorized, which come within the pro- visions 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: Providedfurther, 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 improve- ment 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. To June 30, 1953, a total of $98,914.09 has been allotted from Federal funds for the preparation of project reports and for construction. In addition, the amount of $2,520 has been contributed by local interests in connection with the construction on Clackamas River at Dixon farm location. During the fiscal year funds in the amount of $12,800 were allotted for study and preparation of a report on a problem area on Siuslaw and North Fork Siuslaw Rivers in vicinity of Cushman, Oreg. Prelim- inary work only was accomplished. Total costs from Federal funds during the fiscal year were $50.60. Expenditures were $44.28. Total costs to June 30, 1953, from Federal funds have been $86,- 164.69. Expenditures have been $86,148.57. Contributed funds in the amount of $2,520 have been expended. Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 1 New work: Appropriated------...._$88,340.00 $2,300.00 $8, 274.09 $98, 914.09 Cost_----------------- - 7, 337.18 78, 776.91 50.60 86,164.69 Expenditures......... _--------.------ 3,435.01 82, 669.28 44. 28 86,148. 57 1 In addition, $2,520 (Clackamas River at Dixon farm location) for new work was expended from con- tributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ------- $12, 615. 52 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT This district comprises all of Washington except the southern and southeastern portions, northern Idaho, and northwestern Montana em- braced in the drainage basins tributary to the Pacific Ocean south of the international boundary to Cape Disappointment, and to the Columbia River above the Yakima River, inclusive. District engineer: Col. Norman A. Matthias, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the North Pacific Division, Portland, Oreg., comprising the Portland, Oreg.; Walla Walla, Wash.; Seattle, Wash.; and Alaska districts: Col. E. C. Itschner, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control-Continued Page Page 1. Puget Sound and its tribu- 24. Libby Dam, Kootenai River, tary waters, Wash ...... 1906 Mont - _ 1943 2. Bellingham Harbor, Wash___ 1907 25. Albeni Falls Reservoir, Pend 3. Anacortes Harbor, Wash 4. Swinomish Slough, Wash ... - 1909 Oreille River, Idaho .--.. 1910 26. Stillaguamish River, Wash _ 1944 1946 5. Neah Bay, Wash_ 1911 27. Eagle Gorge Reservoir, Green 6. Lake Crockett, Wash ...... 1912 River, Wash_ 1947 7. Waterway connecting Port 28. Tacoma, Puyallup River, Townsend Bay and Oak Wash _ 1948 Bay, Wash__ _ 1913 29. Mud Mountain Reservoir, 8. Everett Harbor, Wash ...... 1914 White River, Wash ... __ 1949 9. Chief Joseph Dam, Colum- 30. Priest Rapids Dam, Colum- bia River, Wash _ 1916 . bia River, Wash _ _____- 1951 10. Quillayute River, Wash_ .. 1919 31. Preliminary examinations, 11. Port Gamble Harbor, Wash_ 1920 survey(, and contingencies 12. Lake Washington Ship Canal, for flood control_ 1952 Wash 1922 32. Inspectionl of completed 13. Seattle Harbor, Wash_ ...... 1924 works, local protection proj- 14. Tacoma Harbor, Wash - 1926 ects 1952 15. Olympia Harbor, Wash -_ _ 1929 33. Inactive -flood control proj- 16. Grays Harbor and Chehalis ects _- -- - 1953 River, Wash_- 1931 34. Miscellaneous activities .... 1953 17. Willapa River and Harbor, Wash-- _-------------- 1936 35. Emergency flood control work under authority of 18. Removing accumulated snags and debris under authority section 5 of the Flood Con- of section 3 of River and trol Act approved August Harbor Act approved 18, 1941, as amended .- __ 1954 March 2, 1945_ 1938 36. Emergency flood control 19. Examinations, surveys, and work under authority of contingencies (general)___ 1939 section 208 of the Flood 20. Plant allotment 1939 Control Act approved 21. Inactive navigation projects_ 1940 June 30, 1948____ _____ 1955 22. Miscellaneous activities .... 1940 37. Small flood control projects Flood control under authority of section 205 of the Flood Control 23. Columbia River Basin, local Act approved June 30, flood protection projects _ 1942 1948, as amended------ 1957 1905 278038-53-voL. 2---58 1906 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 1. PUGET SOUND AND ITS TRIBUTARY WATERS, WASHINGTON Location. Puget Sound is located in the western part of the State of Washington. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 6300, 6450, and 6460.) Previous projects. Project adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 2, 1882, contemplated clearing and maintaining the navi- gable portions of the Skagit, Stillaguamish, Nooksack, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie Rivers, Wash., free from snags, debris, and drift, by means of a shallow-draft stern wheel snag boat constructed for this purpose. For further details, see page 2003 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 1869 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for maintenance of Puget Sound and its tributary waters by snagging and dredging. The actual cost for new work was $43,336.92. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $165,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892 (Annual Re- port for 1893, p. 3425). The latest published map is in the Annual Report for 1913, page 3127. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. The terminal facilities at the numerous locali- ties on Puget Sound and its tributary waters are, in general, con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Floating obstructions to navigation were removed from ship lanes in the Seattle area by two small United States tugs during the fiscal year, at a cost of $360.10. The U. S. snagboat W. T. Preston was operated a total of nine months at a cost of $76,408.71, accomplishing the following work: Dredging Obstructions removed Waterway (cubic - Miscellaneous yards) Snags Piles Skagit River and North Fork.... 44, 112 385 19 5 trees removed. Everett Harbor and Snohomish 1,215 479 109 6 trees removed. River. Lake Washington --- ---................--............ 423 23 3 rafts, 26 cords of slab wood, 4 cubic yards of rubbish, and 1 pipe removed. Lake Washington Ship Canal .. . 145 2 1 float, 1 shed, and 1 bait tank and Elliott Bay. removed. Duwamish Waterway------------------............----............-----1,342 3 1 raft and 495 cubic yards of debris removed. Puyallup Waterway and vicinity ........------------ 20 2 Hammersley Inlet...---------------......................--------- 3 ..-- Total--....----....-------------............. 45, 327 2, 797 158 Miscellaneous inspections and reports were made at a cost of $1,259.69, all for maintenance. Total costs were $78,028.50, all for maintenance. Expenditures were $78,605.10. Condition at end of fiscal year. The work has consisted chiefly of snagging and dredging in the principal tributaries of Puget Sound. No permanent results are obtainable, but the maintenance of existing channels requires practically continuous operation of the snag boat. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1907 The controlling depths range from 1 to 40 feet at mean lower low water. The total costs of the existing project to June 30, 1953, have been $43,336.92 for new work and $1,856,176.54 for maintenance, a total of $1,899,513.46. The total expenditures have been $1,899,442.21. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated...................---------------------.. ..------------------------------------ $43,336.92 Cost---------------------------...........---...................------------...--------------------....... 43,336.92 Expenditures-- ...----.... ---------.......-----------...... ..---------.. -------...---......----------- 43, 336.92 Maintenance: Appropriated- ........ $125, 000.00 $175, 000.00 $137, 247. 24 $50, 647. 85 $78, 028.50 1,923, 672. 12 Cost.--------------_... 120, 001. 95 147, 736. 79 181,147.28 55,119.02 78, 028.50 1, 923, 672. 12 Expenditures------........ 119, 868.80 149, 700. 19 183, 244. 74 51, 957.14 78, 605.10 1, 923, 600. 87 2. BELLINGHAM HARBOR, WASH. Location. This harbor is a part of Bellingham Bay, an arm of Puget Sound, about 18 miles south of the international boundary and about 100 miles north of Seattle. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6378.) Previous projects. The original project adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902, contemplated dredging Whatcom Creek waterway to a depth of 12 feet and 200 feet wide from deep water to the railroad bridge, a distance of 1,200 feet, and to its full width (363.2 feet) above the bridge, an additional distance of 1,950 feet. For further details see page 2006 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 1888 of Annual Report for 1938. E misting project. This provides for (a) dredging a channel known as Whatcom Creek waterway from deep water to the head of the harbor, 363.2 feet wide, 26 feet deep at mean lower low water for the outer 3,800 feet, and 18 feet deep for the inner 1,300 feet; (b) for Squalicum Creek waterway, including dredging an entrance channel 200 feet wide and 26 feet deep from deep water in the bay to the main pierhead line, maintenance of the southerly half and westerly end of the Squalicum Creek basin to a depth of 26 feet at mean lower low water, and maintenance of the breakwater constructed by the port of Bellingham in 1934, to a crest height of 14 feet, provided that no dredging be done within 75 feet of wharves, piers, or similar structures. The extreme tidal range is about 16 feet. The range be- tween mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 8.6 feet. The actual cost for new work was $112,013, exclusive of amount expended on previous project. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $5,000 for Whatcom Creek water- way, and $2,500 for Squalicum Creek waterway. 1908 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 For the Whatcom Creek Waterway------_--- -- H. Doc.1161, 60th Cong., 2d sess.1 July 3,1930 Entrance channel in Squalicum Creek Waterway .--H. Doc. 187, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26,1937 Maintenance of the southerly half and westerly end Rivers and Harbors Committee2 of Squalicum Creek Basin and maintenance of the Doc.70, 74th Cong., 1st sess. breakwater constructed by the port commission in 1934. 1 Contains latest published map of Whatcom Creek Waterway. 2 Contains latest published map of Squalicum Creek Waterway. Recomminended modifications of project. Under date of March 20, 1951, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the exist- ing project to provide for a small-boat basin by removal of existing breakwater southeasterly of Squalicum Creek waterway and construc- tion of a new breakwater seaward of the existing one and in two sec- tions totaling 3,920 feet in length, at an estimated cost to the United States of $1,224,300 with $13,500 annually for maintenance in addi- tion to that now required; subject to certain conditions of local co- operation (H. Doc. 558, 82d Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation. Fully complied with. In addition, the port of Bellingham, since November 1945, has improved the small-boat basin behind the Squalicum Creek breakwater constructed in 1934, by con- structing breakwaters, bulkheads, floats, and utilities, and by dredg- ing in the basin at a cost of $507,586. Further improvements, con- sisting of relocation and extension of the breakwater, are planned. Terminal facilities. There are 23 wharves and piers in Bellingham Harbor; 8 are located on Whatcom Creek waterway, 4 on Squalicum Creek waterway, and 11 on Bellingham Bay. Three wharves on Whatcom Creek waterway serve general cargo terminals. One of these, which is publicly owned and operated, is suitable for use by oceangoing vessels; the other two are privately owned and operated and serve vessels in the Puget Sound trade. The four wharves on Squalicum Creek waterway are publicly owned; one oil-handling wharf is publicly operated; the other three are privately operated. The latter 3 wharves and the other 15 are used for various industrial purposes. These terminal facilities are considered adequate for exist- ing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance dredging of Whatcom Creek waterway by contract was commenced June 29, 1953. Miscellaneous inspections and reports were made as required: Costs were $2,084.92, all for maintenance. Expenditures were $2,615.82. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1931. The dredging of Whatcom Creek Waterway was completed in 1913. The dredging of the entrance channel in Squalicum Creek Waterway was completed in 1931, and lol interests have since dredged the southerly half and westerly end of Squalicum Creek Basin, and in 1934 constructed a detached rubble breakwater 1,500 feet long south of the basin. This structure was raised and extended in 1945 (see "Local cooperation"). RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1909 In June 1952:the inner 1,300 feet of Whatcom Creek Waterway had a controlling depth of 13.7 feet except at the head of the waterway, and a depth of 26 feet over a width of 70 feet in the next 800 feet; the outer 3,000 feet were 26 feet deep over a 140-foot width. In June 1952 the Squalicum Creek Waterway entrance channel was 23.1 feet deep over a width of 200 feet, and the basin was 20.3 feet deep except near the edges and at the head of the waterway. The costs under the existing project to June 30, 1953, have been $112,013.16 for new work and $94,551.93 for maintenance, a total of $206,565.09. The expenditures have been $206,520.56. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 Now work: Appropriated -- .---------- __ ------------------------ _------------ ------------ $168, 595. 09 Cost----- ------------------------------------------------------------ 168, 595.09 Expenditures ---------.---- _------------------ ------------ ------------. .... 168, 595.09 Maintenance: Appropriatd_- -$21, 000. 00 $549. 20 -$216. 36 $1, 500. 00 $49, 000. 00 142, 751. 21 Cost -..- L-__ 20, 352. 81 849. 32 130. 71 1, 307. 85 2, 084.92 95, 643. 98 Expenditures--------- 15, 339. 18 5, 871. 10 122. 56 732. 42 2, 615. 82 95, 599. 45 Si 1 Includes $56;581.93 for new work and $1,092.05 for maintenance for previous projects. 3. ANACORTES HARBOR, WASI. Location. Anacortes Harbor is on the northern point of Fidalgo Island in Puget Sound, 17 miles south of Bellingham, Wash., and 64 miles north of Seattle. The main harbor is on Guemes Channel. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6377.) Existing project. This provides for a channel in Cap Sante Water- way, 12 feet deep at mean lower low water and 150 to 250 feet wide, between the east side of Q Avenue and deepwater in Fidalgo Bay, a distance of 2,850 feet. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 8.2 feet. The extreme range is about 15.5 feet. The actual cost for new work was $46,377, exclusive of $23,188 contributed funds. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual maintenance is $3,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919 (H. Doc. 1117, 64th Cong., 1st sess.). This document contains the latest published map of the locality. Recommended Modification of Project. Under date of June 26, 1953, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the exist- ing project to provide for a mooring basin 570 feet wide, and 960 feet long, adjacent to the north side of Cap Sante Waterway, protected by a breakwater, at an estimated cost to the United States of $150,000 with $3,500 annually for maintenance in addition to that now required, subject to certain conditions of local cooperation. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are 21 terminals in the port of Ana- cortes, 16 on Guemes Channel, 1 on Cap Sante Waterway, and 4 on 191 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Fidalgo Bay. Three terminals on Guemes Channel are open for pub- lic use; of these, 1 is publicly owned and operated and used for han- dling general cargo in foreign and domestic trade; and 2, 1 publicly and 1 privately owned and operated, are used by ferries plying to the San Juan Islands. The terminal on Cap Sante Waterway is publicly owned and operated and is used for the receipt of petroleum products, and by small craft in the fishing trade. All of the other terminals are used for general industrial purposes. Operationsand results duringfiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1930, except that portion of Cap Sante Waterway west of R Avenue which was omitted at the request of local interests. A survey made in June 1948 shows a controlling depth of 9.4 feet in the completed portion of the waterway. The costs and expenditures from Federal funds have been $46,376.90 for new work and $7,188.42 for mainte- nance, a total of $53,565.32. In addition, $23,188.45 has been expended from contributed funds for new work. Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 New work: Appropriated - ----------- -- ------------.------------.------------.------------ $46, 376. 90 Cost--------- ---------------------------------------------------------- 46, 376. 90 Expenditures -------------- ----------- ---------------------------------.. 46, 376.90 Maintenance: Appropriated ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 7, 188. 42 Cost----------- ------------------------------------------- 7, 188. 42 Expenditures --------- ----------- -----------....... .-----...--......---- --. 7,188.42 1 In addition $23,188.45 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropri- ated for completion of existing project---------------------------- (2) 2Project completed to extent contemplated; portion of Cap Sante Waterway west of R Ave. has been omit- ted at request of local interests. 4. SWINOMISH SLOUGH, WASH. Location. This is an inland passage, 11 miles long, between Sara- toga Passage and Padilla Bay, in the northwestern part of the State of Washington, about 60 miles north of Seattle. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 6300, 6376, and 6380.) Existing project. This provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 12 feet deep at mean lower low water from deep water in Saratoga Passage to deep water in Padilla Bay, a distance of 11 miles, by dredg- ing and dike construction where necessary. The extreme tidal range is about 19 feet at the south end of the slough and about 16 feet at the north end. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 11.5 feet at the south end of the slough, 8.5 feet at the north end, and 6.5 feet at La Conner. The actual cost for new work was $409,030. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $100,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND. HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1911 Acts Work authorized Documents 1 July 13,1892 Channel 4 feet deep and 100 feet wide, and dike con- H. Doc. 31, 52d Cong., 1st sess., struction. and annual report, 1892, p. 2752. Aug. 30, 1935 Enlargement of the channel to present project di- Senate committee print, 73d Cong., mensions. 1st sess. 1 For latest published map, see H. Doc. 860, 63d Cong., 2d sess. Local cooperation.. Under the provisions of the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, adopting the project for the 12-foot channel, local interests were required to furnish free of cost to the United States suitable areas for the disposal of dredged material during ini- tial construction and for future maintenance as and when needed. Compliance with these conditions has not yet been required, as suitable areas for disposal of dredged material have been found without in- voking the requirements of local cooperation. Terminal facilities. There are nine wharves on Swinomish slough, all of which are privately owned and operated for industrial purposes and not open for general public use. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance dredging was commenced June 15, 1953, and 100,000 cubic yards of material were removed from the channel by the end of June at a cost of $45,495.77, to complete 40 percent of the contract. Condition surveys and miscel- laneous inspections and reports were made at a cost of $3,549.40. Total costs during the fiscal year were $49,045.17, all for maintenance. Ex- penditures were $48,906.66. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1937. The dikes are in good condition. In December 1952, the controlling depth at mean lower low water was 4.2 feet. The costs to June 30, 1953, have been $409,029.51 for new work and $836,957.07 for maintenance, a total of $1,245,986.58. The expenditures have been $1,245,848.07. Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June -_30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated------- ...........--------------............--..........------------------.......------......-----------.. $409,029. 51 Cost...----------------..........------ --------------------------------------------- 409,029. 51 Expenditures .....--- ------------ .......------ ....----------------------- .......... 409, 029. 51 Maintenance: Appropriated- ...... . $20, $ 000.00 $101, 450. 00 $2, 462. 50 $3, 120 $105, 300. 00 893, 211. 90 Cost .. .....---------------.30, 564. 84 102, 386. 60 2, 535. 38 3,120 49, 045. 17 836, 957. 07 Expenditures------- ........ 34,009. 56 102, 370. 28 2, 537. 88 3, 120 48, 906. 66 836, 818. 56 5. NEAH BAY, WASH. Location. On the south side of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, 5 miles east of Cape Flattery, at the entrance to the strait from the Pacific Ocean, and about 60 miles west of Port Angeles, Wash. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 6102, 6265, and 6266.) Emisting project. This provides for a rubblestone breakwater ap- proximately 8,000 feet long between Waadah Island and the westerly 1912 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 shore of the bay. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 8.2 feet. The extreme range is 15.5 feet. The actual cost for new work was $1,934,483. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $35,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 51, 75th Cong., 2d sess.). This document contains the latest published map. Recommended Modifications of Project. Under date of June 26, 1953, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the exist- ing project to provide for reinforcement of the existing rock revetment extending 1,800 feet west from Baada Point and an immediate 200- foot extension of the revetment westward, then successive 200-foot extensions at intervals of 2 years, or as needed, for a total of 1,200 feet, at an estimated cost of $118,650, consisting of $40,000 for initial work and $15,730 for each of five successive extensions with $2,000 annually for maintenance in addition to that now required; subject to certain requirements of local cooperation. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are 6 wharves at Neah Bay, including 2 owned by the United States which are used by the Coast Guard, and 4 privately owned wharves, 3 of which are open to general public use to accommodate small commercial fishing vessels. In addition to the wharves, there is a facility for dumping and rafting logs. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project was completed in Feb- ruary 1944. In July 1950, the breakwater was in good condition. The costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, have been $1,934,482.70 for new work, and $174,577.62 for maintenance, a total of $2,109,060.32. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June S_ 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated---.....-----------............-----------.....--------------------------------..-- $1, 934, 482. 70 Cost--------------- -----------------------------------------------... 1, 934, 482. 70 Expenditures----- ..... - ------- --------------------- ..------------ ------------ 1, 934, 482. 70 Maintenance: Appropriated-.....-_. $170, 000. 00 .------ --$1, 439. 68 .. ..------------ ----------- 174, 577. 62 Cost--- 166, 570. 40 $2, 049. 50 1, 076. 87 .....----------------- . 174, 577. 62 Expenditures--.. ... 115, 882. 22 52, 737. 68 1, 076. 87 .....----------------------- 174, 577. 62 6. LAKE CROCKETT, WASH. Location. The harbor is located on the west side of Whidbey Island, about 35 nautical miles north of Seattle, Wash. The lake lies parallel to Admiralty Bay and is separated from it by a narrow strip of gravel beach. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6450.) Existing project. This provides for a basin in Lake Crockett with an area of about 6 acres and a depth of 18 feet at mean lower low water, connected with Admiralty Bay by a channel of the same depth RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1913 and 150 feet wide protected by a breakwater. The diurnal tidal range in Admiralty Bay is 8.8 feet and the extreme range is about 16.5 feet. The actual cost for new work was $260,240. The latest (1953) estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $20,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945. (See H. Doc. 303, 77th Cong., 1st sess., which con- tains the latest published map.) Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. There is one publicly owned and privately operated passenger and automobile ferry landing within the dredged basin which is open for public use. The United States Army has a wharf just outside of the basin. The public terminal is adequate for existing commercial traffic. Operations and results during fiscal year. Miscellaneous inspec- tions and reports were made as required. Costs were $101, all for maintenance. Expenditures were $72.04. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project was completed in Jan- uary 1948. An inspection made in the spring of 1953 showed dete- rioration of the inshore end of the breakwater and considerable shoaling in the entrance channel. The costs to June 30, 1953, have been $260,239.67 for new work and $21,334.40 for maintenance, a total of $281,574.07. Expenditures have been $281,545.11. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated- ...... -$29, 760. 33------ ------------ ------------------------ $260, 239. 67 ---------- Cost_ ------------------------- 260, 239. 67 Expenditures -----------__------------------------ ------------------------ 260, 239. 67 Maintenance: Appropriated ...------_ 20, 033. 40 $1, 200. 00 -----------.------------ $1, 000. 00 22, 233. 40 Cost__ .. ------ 755. 67 20, 477. 73 101. 00 21, 334. 40 ..... Expenditures------- 755. 67 20, 477. 73 ------------------------ 72. 04 21, 305. 44 7. WATERWAY CONNECTING PORT TOWNSEND BAY AND OAK BAY, WASH. Location. The canal connects two bays which are arms of Ad- miralty Inlet on the west side of Puget Sound, in the northwestern part of the State of Washington, about 40 miles north of Seattle. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6405.) Emisting project. This provides for a canal 15 feet deep at mean lower low water, 75 feet wide on the bottom and about 4,800 feet long, and for the construction of jetties to protect the channel at the south- ern or Oak Bay end, and a bulkhead for the retention of dredged material. The extreme tidal range is 16 feet. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 8.3 feet in Port Townsend Bay and 9.4 feet in Oak Bay. 1914 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The actual cost for new work was $73,322. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $5,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 4, 1913 (H. Doc. 625, 62d Cong., 2d sess.). The latest pub- lished map is in the Annual Report for 1915, page 3441. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are no terminal facilities directly served by the canal. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1915. Project depths were available when last surveyed in January 1949, and the bulkhead and jetties were in good condition. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $73,322.35 for new work and $65,775.90 for maintenance, a total of $139,098.25. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June . . 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated- .. . _ ---------------------------------- ...------------------------ $73,322.35 Cost- ------------.------------.----------------------------------------------- 73,322.35 ... ------------- ------------ --------------------- ----------- Expenditures---- 73,322.35 Maintenance: $7,344.52 ................. Appropriated--...---... -------------------------------------------- 65,775.90 Cost-- - --......8, 344. 59 -------- ..------------ 65,775.90 ------------.. ......------------ Expenditures--......... 8,332.69 -----------.... $11.90 ........ ..------------- 65,775. 90 8. EVERETT HARBOR, WASH. Location. On Port Gardner Bay, at the northern end of Possession Sound, an arm of Puget Sound, 30 miles north of Seattle and 45 miles south of Bellingham. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6448.) Previous projects. The orginal project adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 18, 1894, provided for a basin in front of the Everett Peninsula, for a channel from the end of the basin around the peninsula to the head of Old River, and for a dike from the lower end of Smith Island to the south end of the basin. By au- thority of joint resolution of Congress approved April 23, 1902, the work in Old River was discontinued. The project was further modi- fied by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1905, to provide for survey of Everett Harbor with a view to the extension of the dike and of the dredged area. For further details, see page 704 of Annual Report of 1905, page 2005 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1883 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a training dike in the upper harbor extending from Smith Island to a point opposite 23d Street, with a gap of suitable width at the outlet of Snohomish River channel and spur dikes to regulate the flow through the gap; for a channel shoreward of the training dike, between the outlet of the main river channel and deep water in the lower harbor, 100 feet wide and 8 feet deep at mean lower low water; for a settling basin with a capacity RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1915 of about 200,000 cubic yards, 1,200 feet long, 700 feet wide, and 12 feet deep at mean lower low water, in the upper harbor in the vicinity of the 14th Street dock; and for a channel throughout that portion of the lower harbor known as East Waterway, 30 feet deep at mean lower low water and generally 900 feet wide. The length of channel improvement under this project is 2.5 miles. The extreme tidal range is about 19 feet. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 11.1 feet. The ctual cost for new work was $325,968, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1953) approved esti- mate of annual cost ofmaintenance of the entire project is $35,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 Training dike 10,500 feet long extending across the H. Doc. 1108, 60th Cong., 2d sess. bar at the outlet of Old River Channel. July 3, 1930 Raising 6,000 feet of the training dike, extending spur H. Doc. 377, 71st Cong., 2d sess. dike, widening gap in dike as required, maintain- ing East Waterway and the channel to the gap. June 20,1938 Abandoned the project for Snohomish River, and H. Doc. 546, 75th Cong., 3d sess. provided for the settling basin. (Contains latest published map.) RecommendJd modifications of project. Under date of March 8, 1950, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the exist- ing project to provide for realining and enlarging to a depth of 15 feet and widths of 150 to 425 feet that portion of the existing chan- nel extending from deep water in Port Gardner Bay to the settling basin opposite 14th Street, deepening the existing settling basin to 20 feet, constructing a spur dike extending westward from Preston Point a distance of 1,410 feet, and removing the section of the existing train- ing dike north of the gap; all at an estimated cost to the United States of $325,970, with $10,000 annually for maintenance in addition to that now required; subject to certain conditions of local cooperation (H. Doc. 569, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. There are 26 wharves and piers on Everett Harbor and Snohomish River-13 are located on Port Gardner Bay, 6 on the channel to the gap, and 7 on Snohomish River. Seven wharves are suitable for use by oceangoing vessels; all of these are located on Port Gardner Bay and East Waterway channel and one serves a publicly owned and operated general cargo terminal that is open for public use. The remaining wharves are used by barges and light-draft vessels and serve various industrial purposes. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance dredging of the settling basin and of the 8-foot channel, totaling 250,982 cubic yards, was completed by contract in March 1953 at a cost of $66,282.80. Contract repair of the training dike was completed in May 1953 by placing 2,012 tons of stone at a cost of $8,557.45. Miscellaneous in- spections and reports were made at a cost of $1,767.68. Additional costs on a survey made the previous year were $78.44. Total costs were $76686.37, all.for maintenance. Expenditures were $77,203.37. 1916 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1940. Dike work was commenced in September 1911 and termi- nated in September 1912, and 6,000 feet of dike were raised to an elevation of 14 feet above mean lower low water in 1931. The channel between the river outlet and the lower harbor was dredged to 8 feet in 1931 and the settling basin was completed in 1940. Dredging of East Waterway has been completed by local interests. Controlling depths in March 1953 were 9.1 feet in the channel from the lower harbor to the settling basin, 12.9 feet in the settling basin,, and 9.1 feet from the settling basin to the gap in the dike. Controlling depth in East Waterway in October 1950 was 29 feet. The dike was in good condition except for the southerly end. The costs under the existing project to June 30, 1953, have been $325,968.16 for new work and $348,373.34 for maintenance, a total of $674,341.50. The expenditures have been $674,224.72. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years. 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated ....--------- --- _ ------------ . -..... ...... ........ ... $744, 177.301 Cost------ ------------ ------------------------------------------------ 744, 177. 30 Expenditures ----------- - ------------ ------------ ------------------------ 744, 177.30 Maintenance: Appropriated- .. __ $50, 000. 00 . -.- $1, 001.24 $2, 500. 00 $76, 471. 50 354, 349. 85 Cost.--------------- 46, 841. 40 $1, 355. 44 1, 828.07 2, 177. 25 76, 686. 37 354, 241. 97 Expenditures--..-- - - 5, 973.67 42, 225. 79 1, 825. 45 1, 543. 47 77, 203. 37 354, 125. 19 1 Includes $418,209.14 for new work and $5,868.63 for maintenance for previous projects. 9. CHIEF JOSEPH DAM, COLUMBIA RIVER, WASH. Location. The Columbia River rises in Columbia Lake, British Columbia, at elevation 2,650, flows northwesterly for nearly 200 miles, then southerly through Upper and Lower Arrow Lakes to enter the United States near the northeast corner of the State of Washington. From the international boundary the river flows south 112 miles to a point below the mouth of the Spokane River, then west 100 miles to the mouth of the Okanogan River, passing Grand Coulee Dam and the Chief Joseph Dam site en route. Swinging south, the river follows the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains for. 209 miles to its confluence with Snake River. A few miles below the Snake, it turns sharply westward and flows for 324 miles, forming the Washington- Oregon boundary, to the Pacific Ocean. The works covered by this project are on the Columbia River just upstream from the mouth of Foster Creek, 11/2 miles upstream from the town of Bridgeport, Wash., and 51 miles downstream from Grand Coulee Dam. (U. S. Geological Survey topographic sheet "Okanogan, Wash.," shows the general locality.) Existing project. The project provides for a straight concrete gravity overflow dam on the Columbia River, 220 feet high, for a powerhouse, and an intake of sufficient capacity to utilize future up- stream storage, The powerhouse will have 16 units installed initially and a substructure for 4 additional units. The ultimate installed RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1917 capacity will be dependent upon the rate and amount of future devel- opment of upstream storage. Present plans provide for future expan- sion to a maximum development of 27 units. All units are to be 64,000 kilowatts capacity. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $186,880,000 (16 units). The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and maintenance ranges from $940,000 for the first 4 units to $1,853,000 for 16 units. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 693, 79th Cong., 2d sess., which con- tains the latest published map.) Local cooperation. None required. Operations and results during fiscal year. Hired labor operations were carried on as follows: Preparation of the final report on hydrau- lic model tests was in progress. Engineering and design were com- pleted for the following intake structure and powerhouse items: In- take gate operating machinery, main generators (4 units), station service turbines, draft tube gantry crane, main transformer (12 units), station service generators, main turbines (6 units), main control boards (8 units), generator control cubicles (8 units), main unit sub- station (12 units), intake trash racks, draft tube stoplogs, 15-kilovolt bus and grounding equipment (12 units), station service transformer, station service grounding equipment, intake structure substation, 480- volt motor control centers. Engineering and design were completed for main dam switchgear, and were in progress for other powerhouse equipment supply contracts and construction contract for installation of powerhouse equipment. Preparation of construction drawings to supplement contract drawings for the powerhouse and intake struc- ture, and planning for acquisition of reservoir lands were in progress. Work was completed on contract for procurement of copper bar and trolley wire. Work was under way on the following features by contract: Sec- ond-stage construction (main dam) contract was continued, including completion of excavation within left bank cofferdam, placing right bank abutment fill, removal of left bank cofferdam, placing left bank fill, placing concrete in main dam monoliths, including concrete in first low diversion block. The tainter gates to be installed under the second- stage construction have been revised to raise normal reservoir pool from elevation 937.5 to 946. Construction of powerhouse and intake structure was continued, including excavation for the intake and clo- sure structure; completion of powerhouse cofferdam; placing concrete in intake monoliths, service deck piers, and slabs, assembly bay, station service bay, closure section, generator bays, and penstock encasement. Work was continued on supply contracts for procurement of ten 100,000-horsepower turbines, four 64,000-kilowatt generators, 4,160- volt switchgear, two 165-ton bridge cranes, station service substation, control boards, and wire and cable required for the powerhouse. Work was continued on supply contracts for procurement of 19 tainter gates and operating machinery, and sluice gates for the main dam. Supply contracts were awarded for main unit governors (10 units), 50-ton intake gantry crane, intake gates and latch assemblies, copper bus bar, trolley wire, two 3,500-horsepower station service turbines, intake 1918 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 gate operating machinery, 18-ton draft tube gantry crane, main unit substation (12 units), 15-kilovolt bus (12 units), main control boards (8 units), generator control cubicles (8 units), intake structure sub- station, six 100,000-horsepower turbines, two 3,000-kilovolt-ampere station service generators, twelve 103,300-kilovolt-ampere transform- ers, four 64,000-kilowatt generators, and 15-kilovolt bus and ground- ing equipment (12 units) for the powerhouse. The costs for the fiscal year were $24,591,317.53, all for new work. Expenditures were $26,057,099.65. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is about 30 percent complete. Engineering and design (including construction drawings) are about 80 percent complete. The Okanogan River Bridge on the access highway was completed in November 1950. The Columbia River Bridge was completed in August 1951. The access highway was completed in October 1950. Housing, administration, and maintenance facilities were completed in September 1950. Exca- vation of intake canal and relocation of State highway were com- pleted in June 1951. The first-stage construction, including the first cofferdam and right bank blanket and excavation, commenced in July 1950, was completed in August 1951. Lawn seeding and land- scaping of housing and administration areas, commenced in October 1950, were completed in July 1951. The second-stage construction, including the main dam and excavation for the powerhouse and intake structure, commenced in February 1951, is 84 percent complete. Con- struction of the powerhouse and intake structure, commenced in April 1952, is 36 percent complete. Supply contracts for procurement of sixteen 100,000-horsepower turbines, eight 64,000-kilowatt genera- tors, 4,160-volt switch-gear, two 165-ton bridge cranes, station service substation, control boards, wire and cable, main unit governors (10 units), 50-ton gantry crane, intake gates and latch assemblies, two 3,500-horsepower station service turbines, intake gate operating ma- chinery, 18-ton draft tube gantry crane, main unit substation (12 units), 15-kilovolt bus (12 units), main control boards (8 units), gen- erator control cubicles (8 units), intake structure substation, two 3,000- kilovolt-ampere station service generators, twelve 103,300-kilovolt- ampere transformers, and 15 kilovolt bus and grounding equipment (12 units) for the powerhouse have been awarded. Supply contracts for procurement of 19 tainter gates and operating machinery, and sluice gates for the main dam have been awarded. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of completion of engineering and design of powerhouse equipment to be procured under supply contracts; completion of engineering and de- sign for installation of powerhouse equipment and miscellaneous minor features; completion of construction drawings for powerhouse and in- take structure; preparation of construction drawings for installation of powerhouse equipment; awarding supply contracts for equipment and materials for the project; completion of construction features now in progress; continuation of land acquisition; and initiation and completion of installation of powerhouse equipment and miscellaneous minor features. The total costs to June 30, 1953, have been $56,017,836.62, all for new work. Expenditures have been $55,972,955.73. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1919 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ----- $2,571,760.33 $5, 000, 000. 00 $18,529,000.00 $16,892,000.00 $14,903,000.00 $58, 495, 760. 33 Cost_ - 306, 199. 33 3, 187, 696. 70 12, 550, 089. 83 15, 008, 561. 43 24, 591, 317. 53 56, 017, 836. 62 Expenditures_ -_ _ 326, 370. 21 2, 869, 019. 04 11, 821, 613. 07 14, 552, 558. 29 26,057, 099. 65 55, 972, 955. 73 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_____________--------- $1, 089, 467.31 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954---------- 23, 350, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_------ 24, 439,467. 31 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for _128, completion of existing project_ ___-----_------------- 384, 239. 67 10. QUILLAYUTE RIVER, WASH. Location. This river is formed by the junction of the Soleduck and Bogachiel Rivers, and flows westerly 5 miles to the Pacific Ocean at La Push, Wash., about 30 miles south of Cape Flattery. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6102.) Existing project. This provides for a jetty on the easterly side of the mouth, and a dike, with groins, on the westerly side, with a view of stabilizing the entrance, and for maintenance dredging to afford a channel 6 feet deep and of suitable width from the ocean to within the river mouth. The length of the section included in the project is 1,500 feet. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water at La Push is 8.3 feet. The extreme range is about 15 feet. The actual cost for new work was $68,000. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $13,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Jetty on easterly side of mouth, and a dike, with H. Doc. 125, 71st Cong., 1st sess. groins, on the westerly side, to stabilize entrance. Mar. 2,1945 Maintenance dredging to provide a channel 6 feet H. Doc. 218, 78th Cong., 1st sess. deep and of suitable width from ocean to within (Contains latest published map.) river mouth. Recommended mnoditcations of project. Under date of March 8, 1950, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the exist- ing project to provide a channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide extending 2,000 feet upstream from deep water; a basin 10 feet deep, 300 to 425 feet wide, and 2,400 feet long at the upper end of the channel; and raising the easterly jetty to a height of 15 feet above mean lower low water, all at an estimated cost to the United States of $375,000 for construction and annual maintenance of $65,750 in 1920 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 addition to that now required; subject to certain conditions of local cooperation, including a cash contribution of $20,000 toward the cost of the improvement (H. Doc. 579, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation. Fully complied with, including agreement to repair any breach in the sand spit north of James Island. A channel 6 feet deep, 50 feet wide, and about 2,500 feet long, extending upstream from the Coast Guard ways, was dredged in 1948 and 1949 with Coast Guard funds. Terminal facilities. There are four terminals at La Push; of these, three privately owned are open to public use to accommodate small commercial fishing vessels, and one owned by the United States is used as a Coast Guard station. These facilities are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. A condition survey was made in April 1953 at a cost of $1,960.14. Costs for preparation of plans and specifications for dredging and dike repair were $451.98, and for miscellaneous inspections and reports, $11.76. Total costs during the fiscal year were $2,423.88, all for maintenance. Expendi- tures were $2,127.15. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was sub- stantially completed in 1931, omitting the groins, which do not ap- pear necessary or desirable. In April 1953, the dike and jetty showed considerable deterioration. The controlling depth in the entrance channel was 2.6 feet over a width of 100 feet. The costs to June 30, 1953, have been $68,000 for new work and $141,322.04 for maintenance, a total of $209,322.04. The expenditures have been $209,025.31. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ. ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated - -------------- --------- - ----------- ----------- ----- ------........ $68, 000.00 Cost------------.----- 68, 000.00 Expenditures --------.-------------------------------------------- -- --.----- 68, 000.00 Maintenance: Appropriated--------_ $20, 000. 00 $15, 000. 00 -$30, 554. 15 $1, 091. 01 $52, 000. 00 190, 898. 16 Cost.---------------- 2, 545.60 35, 373. 26 .80 1, 091. 01 2, 423. 88 141, 322. 04 Expenditures--------- 2, 313. 24 35, 603. 42 3.00 1, 091. 01 2, 127. 15 141, 025. 31 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appro- priated for completion of existing project__________________________ (1) 1 Project completed to extent contemplated. 11. PORT GAMBLE HARBOR, WASH. Location. Port Gamble Harbor is on the east side of Hood Canal 20 miles northwest of Seattle, Wash. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 6450 and 6421.) Existing project. This provides for a channel 30 feet deep at mean lower low water, 200 feet wide and about 3,000 feet long, at the entrance to the bay. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 10.3 feet. The extreme range is about 18.5 feet. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1921 The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $67,600 exclusive of $34,800 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $250. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1919 Channel 28 feet deep, 150 feet wide, and 2,500 feet long. H. Doc. 851, 65th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30,1935 Enlargement of the channel to present project di- H. Doe. 152, 72d Cong., 1st sess. mensions. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation. Fully complied with, except as modified by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, adopting the 30-foot channel, which provides that local interests shall contribute two- thirds of the cost, but not to exceed $13,500. This condition has not been met, and local interests reported under date of April 28, 1937, that, due to heavy losses suffered by the lumber industry, they were unable to bear such a large percentage of the cost at that time. Terminal facilities. There are two privately owned and operated wharves in Port Gamble Harbor; one located at a sawmill is suitable for use by oceangoing vessels, the other is used by light-draft vessels for handling petroleum products. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance dredging totaling 19,500 cubic yards was accomplished by contract during August and September 1952, at a cost of $10,516.70; and cost of in- spections and reports was $184.50. Total costs during the fiscal year were $10,701.20, all for maintenance. Expenditures were $10,692.95. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 62 percent complete. The original project for a 28-foot channel 150 feet wide was completed in 1920. These dimensions were available after dredg- ing in September 1952. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is to widen the channel to 200 feet and deepen it to 30 feet. The costs have been $11,911.08 from Federal funds and $21,260.09 from contributed funds for new work, and $13,336.65 for maintenance, a total of $25,247.73 from Federal funds and $21,260.09 from contrib- uted funds. The total expenditures have been $46,484.73. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 New work: Appropriated .....--------- ----------...... ..............------------ ..------------.........------------ $11, 911.08 Cost---- ------------------------------------------------------------ 11, 911.08 Expenditures-------------- ------------ ----------- --------- ------------ 11, 911. 08 Maintenance: Appropriated ._ _.- $635. 12 ....------------ $750. 00 $12, 920. 37 -- $2, 000. 00. 13, 336. 65 Cost _ .----------------- 635. 12 ------------........... 670. 37 298.80 10, 701. 20 13, 336. 65 Expenditures ..-------- 635. 12 .------------ 634. 72 319. 61 10, 692. 95 13, 313. 56 SIn addition $21,260.09 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data :'Estimated additional amount needed to be appro- priated for completion of existing project --- ___--. _$55, 689 S278038 -53--voL.: 2 59 1922 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 12. LAKE WASHINGTON SHIP CANAL, WASH. Location. This improvement lies entirely within the city of Seattle and extends from Puget Sound through Shilshole Bay, Salmon Bay, Lake Union, Portage Bay, and Union Bay to deep water in Lake Wash- ington. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6447.) Previous projects. The original project adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 18, 1894, provided for dredging Salmon Bay and the improvement of the waterway connecting the waters of Puget Sound, at Salmon Bay, with Lakes Union and Washington, by enlarg- ing the said waterway into a ship canal, with necessary locks and appliances. The project as modified by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902, provided for dredging a low-water channel 10 feet in depth from Shilshole Bay through Salmon Bay to the wharves at Ballard; and for the appointment of a board of engineers to make investigations for constructing a canal, over alternate routes, with necessary locks and dams. For further details see page 2003, Annual Report for 1915, and page 1880, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a double lock and fixed dam with movable crest and necessary accessory works at the Narrows at the entrance to Salmon Bay, approximately 11/4 miles from deep water in Puget Sound; for a channel 34 feet deep at mean lower low water and 300 feet wide from Puget Sound to the Great Northern Railway bridge, about 5,500 feet, with a passing basin 34 feet deep and log basin 8 feet deep at the turn below the railway bridge; thence 34 feet deep and 150 to 200 feet wide to the locks, about 900 feet; and a guide pier 600 feet long; for the revetment of the canal banks between the locks and Lake Union and between Lakes Union and Washington; and for a channel 30 feet deep with a width of 100 feet from the locks to Lake Union, 200 feet thence to Portage Cut, 100 feet through Portage Cut, and thence 200 feet wide through Union Bay to Lake Washington. The following table shows the principal features of the double lock and dam. (The structures are located at Seattle, Wash.) Large lock Small lock Miles above mouth..------------------------------------------------ - - 4 14 Clear width of chamber---- .......------ -----------------------.... feet- 80 30 Maximum available length..................................---------------------------------.do.... 760 123 Lift ----... ........................---------------------- ...............--------------- do... 26 26 Depth on upper miter sill 1.__._ ------- _ _...-- -- ...... do---- 36 16 Depth on intermediate miter sill 2-.......----. -........... ---..... do.... 29 ............ Depth on lower miter sill 2.......---.---------..................do----.... 29 16 Character of foundation-.................------------------------...............--------------------..... (3) (3) Kind of dam-----...........................--....-------------------....................------------------------- .(4) (4) Type of construction ------------ ----------------------------------- (5) (5) Year completed...----------------------------------------------------- 1916 1916 Cost----------------.............----------------------------------------- (6) () 1 Low water in upper pool. 2Mean lower low water in Puget Sound. s Clay. 4 Fixed dam with movable crest. 8 Concrete. 6 The cost of double lock and dam was $2,224,712 and the emergency gates, completed in 1923, $174,698.31. The length of section included in this project is about 8 miles. The extreme tidal range is 19.3 feet. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 11.3 feet, and between mean RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1923 lower low water and extreme low water is 4.5 feet. The ordinary fluc- tuation in the upper pool is approximately 16 inches and the extreme fluctuation is 2 feet. The actual cost for new work was $3,539,295, exclusive of amounts; expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $385,000, of which $345,000 is for operating and care of locks and dam. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents For a double lock and fixed dam with movable crest and necessary accessory works at the entrance to June 25, 1910 Salmon Bay; dredging a channel from the locks to H. Doe. 953, 60th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 4,1913 deep water in Puget Sound,. and excavation by local interests of a channel from the locks into Lake Washington. Aug. 8,1917 Dredging below the locks and revetting canal banks__ H. Doc. 800, 64th Cong., 1st sess. Sept. 22, 1922 Increased dimensions of the channel between Puget H. Doe. 324, 67th Cong., 2d sess.. Sound and the locks and a 600-foot extension of the lower guide pier. June 26,19341 Operating and care of the locks and dam provided for with funds from War Department appropria- tions for rivers and harbors. Aug.30,19352 Enlargement of the channel between the locks and H. Doc.140, 72d Cong., 1st sess.f Lake Washington. 1Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. 2 Included in the Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6, 1933. 3 Contains the latest published maps. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are 103 wharves, piers, and landings on Lake Washington Ship Canal and adjacent inland waters, including: Shilshole Bay, Salmon Bay, Lake Union, Portage Bay, and Lake Washington. Fifteen wharves are used for moorage and servicing: of commercial fishing vessels; of these, four are publicly owned. Other publicly operated wharves include 6 used by agencies of thee United States Government, and 3 by the city of Seattle. The other wharves include 15 used for the building, outfitting, or repair of vessels, 16 for handling petroleum products, 28 for various industrial purposes, 18 for mooring and servicing pleasure craft, and 2 are not in use. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. The locks were operated and maintained throughout the year. A new guide pier below the small lock, installation of mercury vapor lights on the lock wall, and other minor improvements were completed, and several others com- menced. The costs were $335,207.81, all for operation and care. The expenditures were $330,176.81. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1934. The water between the locks and Lake Washington is non- tidal and is maintained between elevations 20 feet and 22 feet above mean lower low water in Puget Sound. The controlling depths when last ascertained were as follows: From Puget Sound to the locks, 28.7 feet in July 1948; the locks to Lake Union, 30 feet in June 1948; Lake Union to Lake Washington, 28.6 feet in November 1949. The costs under the existing project to June 30, 1953, have been $3,539,294.87 for new work, including $192,516.44 public works funds, 1924 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 $108,379.38 for maintenance, and $4,212,844.56 for operation and care, a total of $7,860,518.81. The expenditures have been $7,851,813.66. In addition, the sum of $1,631,195.33 was expended between 1916 and 1936 on the operation and care of the works of improvement, under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. In addition there was expended by the State of Washington $246,- 567.07, and by King County, $742,070.51 in the excavation of the channel above the locks and in construction of concrete revetment at the portage. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June .... . . ...... .. . 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto1949 1 New work: Appropriated ........--------------------............-------------------------------------........................ $4, 024, 297. 32 --------------- Cost..... ---- .--------- ---------------------- ----------- 4, 024, 297. 32 Expenditures--------- ------------ ------------..---- ...... -- -- 4, 024, 297. 32 Maintenance: Appropriated......... $450, 000. 00 $500, 000. 00 $268, 500. 00 $328, 817. 23 $371, 500.00 5, 994, 019. 95 Cost_--------------. 372, 304. 14 442, 335. 49 341, 324. 14 392, 089. 30 335, 207. 81 5, 952, 419. 27 Expenditures......... 372, 461.88 442, 857. 14 342, 326. 30 387, 731. 63 330, 176. 81 5, 943, 714. 12 1 Includes $485,002.45 for new work for previous projects. 13. SEATTLE HARBOR, WASH. Location. This harbor includes all waterways within the city limits of Seattle. The chief anchorage basin is Elliott Bay, an arm of Puget Sound, 30 miles north of Tacoma. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6449.) Existing project. This provides for maintenance of the east and .west waterways to a depth of 34 feet at mean lower low water, with a width of 750 feet for distances of 6,500 and 5,200 feet, respectively, 'from the pierhead line in Elliott Bay; for the maintenance of east waterway between the upper end of the 750-foot section and Spokane Street, 34 feet deep, 700 feet long, and 400 feet wide, and of a turning basin, including the head of the east waterway at the junction of the waterways south of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Rail- road bridge, to a depth of 30 feet, after these sections of the water- 'way have been dredged by local interests to full project dimensions; and for dredging the Duwamish Waterway 200 feet wide and 30 feet deep at mean lower low water between the west waterway and 1st Avenue South, 150 by 20 feet between 1st and 8th Avenues South, thence 150 by 15 feet to a point about 1.4 miles above 14th Avenue South Bridge, with a turning basin 600 by 350 feet and 20 feet deep just south of the 1st Avenue South Bridge, and a turning basin 500 by 250 feet and 15 feet deep and settling basin with a capacity of about 100,000 cubic yards at the upper end of the waterway, a distance of :27,060 feet, or 5.12 miles. The total length' of waterways included under the project is about '71/2 miles. The range between mean lower low water and mean ihigher high water is 11.3 feet. The extreme tidal range is 19.3 feet. :The estimate of cost for :new work (1953) is $192,400 exclusiv of RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1925 $97,833 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimates for annual cost of maintenance are $4,750 for the east waterway, $6,000 for the west waterway, and $48,000 for the Duwamish Waterway. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1919 Maintenance of the east and west waterways 750 feet S. Doe. 313, 65th Cong., 3d sess. wide and 34 feet deep, and of the Duwamish Water- way 20 feet deep and 150 feet wide as far south as the 8th Ave. South Bridge. 1 Mar. 3, 1925 1H. Doc. 108, 68th Cong., 1st sess. ------------ Enlargement of the Duwamish Waterway........ and H. Doc. 126, 71st Cong., 2d July 3, 1930 sess. Aug. 30, 1935 Maiintenance of the east waterway between the 750- H. Doc. 211, 72d Cong., 1st sess; foot section and Spokane St. and of the turning ba- sin at the junction of the east and west waterways. I Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation. Fully complied with, including agreement to pay half of the cost of dredging the settling basin at such time as in the judgment of the United States seems necessary. Terminal facilities. There are 105 wharves and piers on Seattle Harbor, exclusive of those given in the report for Lake Washington Ship Canal. Fifty are located on Elliott Bay, 19 on east water- way, 15 on west waterway, 18 on Duwamish Waterway, and 3 on Puget Sound near the northern limits of the port. Of these, 20 general cargo terminals and 1 grain terminal are open for public use. Eleven of the general cargo terminals are publicly owned, and 7 of these are publicly operated. The grain terminal is publicly owned and privately operated. The remaining 84 serve various in- dustrial purposes, with the exception of 10 that are either owned or leased by the United States and are restricted to Government use. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys and miscellaneous inspections and reports were made, and plans and speci- fications for maintenance dredging were prepared. Bids for main- tenance dredging opened June 4, 1953, exceeded the Government estimate by more than the statutory limitation, and were under con- sideration at the end of the fiscal year. Costs were $9,857.61, all for maintenance. Expenditures were $9,289.38. Conditionat end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1931, except the settling basin. Controlling depths in the several waterways when last surveyed were as follows: West waterway, 34 feet except along the edges and the extreme inner portion in April 1953; East waterway, 34 feet except along the edges and except over two small shoals where the least depth is 32.2 feet, from Elliott Bay to the Spokane Street terminal, and 15.2 feet over a width of 200 feet in the southerly 600 feet of the waterway in January 1951; Duwamish Waterway, 27.5 feet except along the edges from the head of west waterway to 1st Avenue South in March 1953, 19.6 feet except along the edges from 1st Avenue South to 8th Avenue South and 15 feet except along the edges from 8th Avenue South to 14th Avenue South 1926 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 in February 1951; 10.2 by 100 feet from 14th Avenue South upstream for 4,400 feet, + 0.5 by 150 feet to the settling basin, and a least depth in the settling basin of +0.1 foot above the datum plane, in March 1953. All depths refer to the plane of mean lower low water. Local interests have practically completed dredging of east waterway above the 750-foot section and of the turning basin at the junction of the waterways to 30 feet. The costs from Federal funds to June 30, 1953, have been $170,334.74 for new work and $733,188.52 for maintenance, a total of $903,523.26 The expenditures have been $902,955.03. In addition, $69,332.64 has been expended from contributed funds for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 New work: Appropriated ... ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ------------ $170,334. 74 Cost----__ ------ ------------ - - - ----- ------------ ------------ 170, 334. 74 Expenditures--------------------................ .....------------------------- --------..-----.......170, 334. 74 Maintenance: Appropriated......... $100, 000. 00 $70, 000. 00 $143, 700.00 -$5, 833. 69 $88, 875. 00 812, 430. 40 Cost---------------. 31, 491.30 135, 393. 90 142, 124. 96 775. 51 9, 857. 61 733, 188. 52 Expenditures---------......... 31, 819. 51 57, 844. 31 219, 636. 02 775. 51 9, 289. 38 732, 620. 29 1 In addition $69,332.64 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appro- priated for completion of existing project---------------------- $22, 100 14. TACOMA HARBOR, WASH. Location. This harbor is 30 miles south of Seattle and embraces Commencement Bay and tributary waterways. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6407.) Previous projects. The project for the Puyallup Waterway, pro- viding for a channel 500 feet wide, 32 feet deep, and 3,650 feet long, was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1905; suspended by the act of June 25, 1910; and abandoned by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935. For further details, see pages 1372 to 1376 of Annual Report for 1934, and page 1875 of Annual Report for 1938. The project providing for maintenance of a channel in Wapato Waterway, 700 feet wide and 34 feet deep over such length as shall have been dredged by local interests to dimensions stated, was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, and superseded by the existing project for that waterway adopted March 2, 1945. For further details, see page 1702 of Annual Report for 1944. Existing project. This provides for (a) city waterway, having a channel 500 feet wide and 29 feet deep at mean lower low water from deep water in Commencement Bay to the 11th Street Bridge, 500 feet wide and 22 feet deep to the 14th Street Bridge, and varying from 500 to 250 feet wide and 19 feet deep from the 14th Street Bridge to the end of this waterway, a total length of 8,500 feet; (b) for a channel in Hylebos Waterway 200 feet wide and 30 feet deep from Commencement Bay to the bend below Lincoln Avenue, thence 150 RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1927 feet wide and 30 feet deep to a turning basin of the same depth, 410 feet wide and 900 feet average length; (c) construction of two train- ing walls, each about 700 feet long, at the mouth of Puyallup River; and (d) dredging to a depth of 30 feet, an area in the Wapato Water- way (renamed Port-Industrial Waterway in 1949), not nearer than 50 feet from established pierhead lines or lateral limits of the water- way, nor 100 feet from the northerly line of East 11th Street. The extreme tidal range is about 20 feet. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 11.8 feet. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $806,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and exclusive of $40,000 to be contributed by local interests for dredging Wapato (Port-Indus- trial) Waterway. The latest (1953) approved estimates for annual cost of mainte- nance are as follows: City Waterway, $10,000; Hylebos Waterway, $16,000; Wapato Waterway, $1,000; Puyallup River training walls, $2,500. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 13, 1902 City Waterway- .................-.- H. Doc. 76, 56th Cong., 2d sess. Rivers and Harbors Committee uly 3,1930 Hylebos Waterway Doc. 25, 71st Cong., 2d sess.,' and Aug. 26,1937 aRivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 91, 74th Cong., 2d sess.' Aug. 30,1935 Training walls at the mouth of Puyallup River. Rivers and Harbors Committee (Training walls previously authorized by the Doc. 55, 72d Cong., 2d sess. Public Works Administration Sept. 6, 1933.) Mar. 2, 1945 Wapato Waterway----------------........... H. Doe. 124, 76th Cong., 1st sess.' 1 Contains latest published maps of Hylebos Waterway. 2Contains latest published map of Wapato Waterway. Local cooperation. Fully complied with, except for Wapato Water- way, the improvement of which is subject to the provisions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil dis- posal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required, and contribute $40,000 toward the initial cost. The port of Tacoma was advised of the foregoing requirements on December 30, 1946; and in reply of December 31, 1946, stated it would provide disposal areas, but did not feel justified in contributing $40,000 toward the initial cost. Tewminal facilities. There are 74 wharves and piers on Tacoma Harbor. Twenty-five are located on Commencement Bay, 20 on City Waterway, 4 on Middle Waterway, 5 on Milwaukee Waterway, 8 on Wapato Waterway, and 12 on Hylebos Waterway. Twenty-eight of the wharves are suitable for use by oceangoing vessels; of these five serving general cargo terminals and one serving a grain elevator are open for public use; two of the former and the latter are publicly owned. These facilities are considered adequate for existing com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys of Puyallup, City, and Hylebos Waterways were made in March and April 1953, at a cost of $2,343.78. Miscellaneous inspections and re- 1928 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 ports were made at a cost of $109.10. Total costs were $2,452.88, all for maintenance. Expenditures were $2,428.63. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 74 percent complete. City Waterway was completed in 1905. The costs have been $150,018.58 for new work and $204,175.01 for maintenance, a total of $354,193.59, not including $5,000 expended for maintenance from contributed funds. The depths available in April 1953 were as follows: 29 feet over a width of 500 feet, from Commencement Bay to South 11th Street; 22 feet over a width of 400 feet, from South 11th Street to South 14th Street; and 16.2 feet over a width of 130 feet, from South 14th Street to the head of the waterway. Hylebos Waterway was completed in 1939. The costs have been $212,501.60 for new work and $73,842.15 for maintenance, a total of $286,343.75. Depths available in March 1953 were as follows: 30 feet over a width of 160 feet from deep water in Commencement Bay to East 11th Street; 28.8 feet over a width of 150 feet from East 11th Street to bend below Lincoln Avenue; and 28.8 feet over a width of 150 feet above Lincoln Avenue, with a least depth of 30 feet in the turning basin, except in the upper 100 feet. The two training walls at the mouth of Puyallup River were com- pleted in 1934 at a cost of $51,609.12, all for new work; and mainte- nance costs, all for surveys, have been $5,370.40, a total of $56,979.52. On April 4, 1943, a slide destroyed the east training wall. The depth at its outer end in April 1953 was about 44 feet. The west wall is in good condition. No work has been done by the Corps of Engineers on the existing project for Wapato Waterway. The latest survey, made in December 1944, showed a controlling depth of 30 feet over a width of about 500 feet in the lower 1,600 feet of the waterway, thence a channel 80 feet wide with a minimum depth of 14.5 feet extending southerly along the westerly margin of the waterway for about 1,800 feet; and a chan- nel' 200 feet wide with a minimum depth of 20.7 feet extending south- erly along the easterly margin of the waterway. The easterly side of the waterway has since been improved by the United States Navy for mooring inactivated ships. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is to dredge all of Wapato Waterway to a depth of 30 feet. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1953, have been $414,129.30 for new work, including $51,609.12 Public Works funds, and $283,496.66 for maintenance, a total of $697,625.96, not including $5,000 contributed funds for maintenance. The expendi- tures have been $697,601.71. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1929 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 194912 New work:: Appropriated------.......------------..........----..........---------------.....................................------------------- $573,713. 76 Cost..------- ---------------------------------------------------------- 573,713.76 Expenditures--------- ------------------- ----------------------------------- 573, 713. 76 Maintenance: Appropriated- ....... $50,000.00 $48, 499.00 ------------$2, 600. 00 -$870.11 289, 097. 78 50, 412. 89 Cost---------------.................. $1, 094. 65 45, 892. 02 1, 892. 91 2, 452. 88 288, 843. 57 Expenditures--------......... 25, 614. 15 25, 962. 28 45, 819. 84 1,964. 39 2,428. 63 288, 819. 32 1Includes $159,584.46 for new work and $5,346.91 for maintenance for previous projects. 2In addition, $5,000 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project------------------- $391, 900 15. OLYMPIA HARBOR, WASH. Location. This harbor is near the southern end of Puget Sound at the head of Budd Inlet, about 45 miles southwest of Tacoma. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6462.) Previous projects. The original project adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892, provided for a channel on the east side of the harbor 250 feet wide and 12 feet deep from vicinity of Fourth Street Bridge to deep water in Budd Inlet, with a turning basin 500 feet wide at the inner end. The River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910, modified and extended the project to provide for a channel on the west side of the harbor 200 feet wide and 12 feet deep from deep water to a point 1,900 feet south of the west side waterway, with a turning basin at its inner end 800 feet long and a maximum width of 400 feet. For further details see page 1369 of Annual Re- port for 1934 and page 1873 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel between deep water in Budd Inlet and the port terminal, 30 feet deep at mean lower low water and 500 feet wide, with suitable additional width at the bend, and a turning basin adjacent to the port terminal 30 feet deep, 3,350 feet long, and 500 to 960 feet wide. The extreme tidal range is 22.5 feet. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 14.4 feet. The (1953) estimate of cost for new work is $593,900, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,000. 1930 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Jan. 21, 1927 Channel 22 feet deep and 150 feet wide__----....- H. Doe. 244, 69th Cong., 1st sess. July 3,1930 Channels of 26-foot depth on the east side of the harbor- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 5, 71st Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 19351 Elimination from the project of the 12-foot channels Rivers and Harbors Committee on the east and west sides of the harbor and for a Doe. 21, 73d Cong., 2d sess. channel 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide between Budd Inlet and the port terminal, with turning basin of same depth. Aug. 26, 1937 Widen outer portion of channel to 500 feet, and widen Rivers and Harbors Committee entrance to turning basin. Doc. 75, 74th Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2,1945 Entrance channel 500 feet wide to and including a H. Doc. 699, 76th Cong., 3d sess.2 turning basin 3,350 feet long and generally 960 feet wide, all at a depth of 30 feet at mean lower low water. 1Included in Public Works Administration program. 2 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. Local interests are required to furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitably bulkheaded areas for the reten- tion of dredged materials, when and as required. The port of Olym- pia advised January 25, 1949, that it could not comply with the requirements at that time but would do so on the earliest possible date. Terminal facilities. There are 15 wharves and piers on Olympia Harbor. Two serve general cargo terminals that are open for public use; one of these, which is publicly owned and operated, is located on the improved channel and has sufficient depths alongside to ac- commodate oceangoing vessels; the other, privately owned and op- erated, is used by vessels in the Puget Sound trade. The remainder are suitable for barges and scows and are used for various indus- trial purposes. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 83 percent complete. The channel and basin were completed to present dimen- sions in 1939. In July 1949, controlling depths in the completed sec- tion were as follows: 29 feet in the outer channel, 29.3 feet in the entrance channel, and 27.9 feet in the turning basin. The work re- maining to be done to complete the project is to widen the entrance channel and enlarge the turning basin as authorized by the act of March 2, 1945. The costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1953, have been $262,825.33 for new work, including $105,467 Public Works funds, and $77,809.97 for maintenance, a total of $340,635.30. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1931 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953. includ. ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: Appropriated-------.. $187,000. 00---------- -$184,094.00---.--------------------- $446,081. 85 Cost----------------- 2,873.46 $32.19 .35------------------------ 446, 081.85 Expenditures------- ........ 2, 873. 46 32. 19 .35---__ ----------.......... 446, 081. 85 ............ Maintenance: Appropriated------......... 3, 000. 00 .-- ------ -8, 998. 84------ ............ ---- _ 92, 227. 84 Cost-----------------1, 492.83 2,006. 75 ----------------------------- 92, 227. 84 Expenditures----------1, 439. 74 2, 064.34----------------------------------.. 92, 227. 84 1Includes $183,256.52 for new work and $14,417.87 for maintenance for previous projects. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ----------------- $331,100 16. GRAYS HARBOR AND CHEHALIS RIVER, WASH. Location. Grays Harbor lies at the mouth of Chehalis River, in the southwestern part of the State of Washington, 45 miles north of the entrance to Columbia River. The inner portion comprises two main channels, the south and the north, connecting the harbor proper with the Chehalis River at Aberdeen. Chehalis River rises in the southwestern part of the State of Washington, about 40 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, flows in a general northwesterly direction and empties into the eastern part of Grays Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6195.) Previous projects. The original project for the Chehalis River, adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 2, 1882, provided for removal of log jams and for annual snagging. The original project for the inner harbor, adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892, provided for improvement of North channel, by constructing a dike across middle channel and head of South chan- nel; and improving Chehalis River from Grays Harbor to Monte- sano by dredging a channel 16 feet deep and 200 feet wide and by diking across five sloughs. For further details, see pages 2002-2003 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 1863 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for an entrance channel across the bar 600 feet wide and 30 feet deep, to be secured by a south jetty 13,734 feet long and a north jetty 16,000 feet long, both at an elevation of 16 feet above mean lower low water and by dredging; for maintenance of a channel 30 feet deep at mean lower low water and 350 feet wide from deep water in Grays Harbor to the Port of Grays Harbor Commis- sion terminal, a distance of 131/ miles; thence 26 feet deep and 200 to 350 feet wide to the Union Pacific Railroad bridge at Aberdeen, a distance of 21/4 miles; thence 18 feet deep and 200 feet wide to Cosmopolis, a distance of 3 miles; for a channel 16 feet deep at mean lower low water and 150 feet wide from Cosmopolis to Montesano, a distance of 1034 miles, with a turning basin at Montesano of the same depth, 1,500 feet long, and 200 to 500 feet wide; for a channel 14 feet deep at mean lower low water and 100 feet wide in South Bay to Bay City; for a breakwater at and maintenance of an entrance channel to Westhaven Cove; and for protection of Point Chehalis for an exposed length of about 7,500 feet. 1932 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 9 feet at Point Chehalis, 9.9 feet at Aberdeen, and 8.1 feet at Montesano. The extreme range is 15 feet at Point Chehalis, 18.1 feet at Aberdeen, and 23.8 feet at Montesano (river flood of 1935). The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $6,802,800. This cost does not include amounts expended on previous projects and Navy funds expended on deepening from 26 feet to 30 feet the channel from deep water in Grays Harbor to the Port of Grays Harbor Commission terminal, nor does it include $239,500 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance dredging in the section below Aberdeen is $373,700. Local interests are to maintain the work above Aberdeen; enlarge and maintain Westhaven base. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 3, 1896 South jetty- --------------------------- -Annual Report, 1895, pp. 3517-3533. Mar. 2,1907 A north jetty, 9,000 feet long-.-.-.--.-- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 2, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Do-..... The 18-foot channel___ .. . ---..............----- H. Doe. 507, 59th Cong., 1st sess. June 25, 1910 Extension of the north jetty 7,000 feet; length of the Rivers and Harbors Committee south jetty fixed at 13,734 feet. Doe. 29, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Do .- ___ A 6-foot channel above Cosmopolis-----....-----.. H. Doc. 1125, 60th Cong. 2d sess. Aug. 8, 1917 Jan. 21,1927 Dredging in the bar channel- g --------- -------------- H. Doc. 1729, 64th Cong., 2d sess.; 1 H. Doc. 582, 69th Cong., 2d sess. July The 16-foot channel above Cosmopolis, with turning 3, 1930 H. Doe. 315, 70th Cong., 1st sess. basin at Montesano. Aug. 30,1935 Reconstruction of the north and south jetties to an Rivers and Harbors Committee elevation of 16 feet above mean lower low water. Doe. 2, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Do....... Maintenance of the 26-foot channel below Aberdeen H. Doc. 53, 73d Cong., 1st sess.; (as authorized by the Public Works Administration Rivers and Harbors Committee Dec. 11, 1933) and for combining the projects for Doe. 2, 74th Cong., 1st sess. for Grays Harbor and bar entrance, and Grays Harbor, inner portion, and Chehalis River, under a modified project for Grays Harbor and Chehalis River. Mar. 2,1945 Maintenance of a 30-foot depth in the channel from Report on file in Office, Chief of deep water in Grays Harbor to the Port of Grays Engineers. Harbor Commission terminal, which was deepened from 26 to 30 feet with Navy funds. June 30,1948 The 14-foot channel to Bay City; breakwater at H. Doc. 635, 80th Cong., 2d sess. Westhaven; and protection of Point Chehalis. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation. The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, adopting the 16-foot channel, provides that local interests contribute one-half the first cost, estimated at $239,500, and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War and Chief of Engineers that they will assume the entire cost of maintenance of same and provide a suitable public terminal at Montesano. These assurances have been given and $35,834.27 contributed, which was expended in 1931 with an equal amount of Government funds in securing a 12-foot channel to Montesano, the remaining contribution necessary to complete the proj- ect being deferred until a later date, as approved by the Secretary of War, March 18, 1931. The River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, continues the require- ment that local interests shall pay one-half of the first cost of enlarg- ing the - channel between Cosmopolis and Montesano, and further provides that the Grays Harbor Port Commission shall continue to remove all snags and deadheads from the channels, shall furnish free of cost to the United States suitable areas for the disposal of dredged RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1933 material as and when needed, and shall assist in the work of main- tenance by loaning to the United States, when not required on the work of the Commission, its pipeline dredge without charge other than reimbursement to the Port of Grays Harbor Commission for the, operating costs of the dredge on a basis approved by the Chief of Engineers, and maintain the channel above the Union Pacific Rail- road bridge at Aberdeen. These conditions have been met as required to cover current needs. With Navy funds, the 26-foot channel was deepened to 30 feet, and widened to 350 feet in the narrow section, from the port terminal to deep water, at a cost of $162,000. The Act of June 30, 1948, authorizing the Bay City channel and improvements at Westhaven and Point Chehalis, provides that local interests furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will furnish lands and rights-of-way required for con- struction and suitable spoil disposal areas for initial dredging and subsequent maintenance, when and as required; maintain depths at the Bay City wharf commensurate with those of the channel; lend to the United States the Port of Grays Harbor dredge for dredging the Bay City and Westhaven channels, without charge other than reimbursement for the operating cost of the dredge on a basis ap- proved by the Chief of Engineers; hold and save the United States free from damages due to construction and maintenance of improve- ments; enlarge and maintain the Westhaven base by dredging; and construct, in accordance with plans approved by the Secretary of the Army, maintain, and operate, adequate mooring facilities within the basin, utilities, and a public landing with suitable service and supply facilities, open to all on equal terms. The necessary assur- ances of local cooperation were furnished by the Port Commission of the Port of Grays Harbor on October 7, 1949, and were approved by the Secretary of the Army on November 23, 1949. Right-of-way re- quired for construction and maintenance of the project was furnished' by the Port Commission of the Port of Grays Harbor on May 1, 1950. Terminal facilities. There are 23 wharves and piers on Grays Harbor and adjacent inland waters, including 1 general cargo ter- minal, 11 sawmill wharves, 1 pulp- and paper-mill wharf, 5 fish wharves; 3 miscellaneous industrial wharves, and 2 are not in use. One general cargo wharf and two fish wharves are publicly owned and open to public use. These facilities are considered adequate for exist- ing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Hired labor operations during the fiscal year included model studies conducted by the Waterways Experiment Station at Vicksburg, and preliminary engineering studies and investigations for protection of Point Che- halis. Costs were $15,851.54. A contract awarded in August 1952 for construction of rock revet- ment along the north shore of Point Chehalis from groin 4 to groin 5, strengthening groins 1 and 3 with rock, and provision of a rock stock- pile for emergency repair of the revetment, was completed in Novem- ber 1952. A total of 11,273 tons of rock, removed from the east end of the south jetty, was placed. Costs were $64,236. The rock revet- ment was damaged by storm waves and repaired in December 1952, 1934 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 using approximately 880 cubic yards of rock from the rock stockpile, at a cost of $1,206. Maintenance: Surveys were made by the U. S. survey boat Mamala at a cost of $21,098.41. The U. S. hopper dredge Hyde, during July 1952, removed 27,674 cubic yards of shoaling from Westhaven Cove outer channel and Sand Island Shoal at a cost of $10,659.58. The U. S. hopper dredge Pacific, during the period January to April 1953, removed 6,500 cubic yards of material from the Chehalis River above Cow Point, 314,334 cubic yards from Cross-Over Channel, 24,984 cubic yards from Sand Island Shoal, and 4,384 cubic yards from West- haven Cove outer channel, a total of 350,202 cubic yards, at a cost of $124,736.23. The pipeline dredge Robert Gray, leased from the port of Grays Harbor commission, removed 499,397 cubic yards of material from the north channel at a cost of $61,314.23, and 58,780 cubic yards from Westhaven Cove inner channel at a cost of $20,285.21. Miscel- laneous inspections and reports were made at a cost of $1,982.90. Sale of the south jetty tramway rail netted $1,890.25. Costs for the fiscal year were $81,293.88 for new work and $238,- 186.31 for maintenance. Expenditures were $318,661.77. Condition at end of fscal year. The existing project was 55 percent complete. The south jetty was completed in 1902 with a groin 11,952 feet from the high water line. A 12,656-foot section of the jetty was reconstructed to an elevation of 20 feet above mean lower low water during the period 1936-40. In August 1952, the inner 100 feet of the reconstructed jetty was partially removed, the next 7,100 feet were at or near grade, the next 400 feet showed subsidence to a maximum depth of 10 feet below grade, and the outer 5,056 feet were below mean lower low water. Serious erosion of the shore line immediately north of the jetty was occurring, the Point Chehalis beach having cut back about 1,000 feet since 1936. The north jetty was completed to midtide eleva- tion in December 1913. It was later restored and raised to or above ordinary high water, this work being completed in January 1916. During 1941 and 1942, an 8,288-foot section was reconstructed west- ward from the high water line, the inner 7,760 feet being raised to a crest elevation of +20 feet and the remainder to an elevation of + 30 feet. The remainder of the north jetty has not been restored. The 412-foot section seaward of the reconstructed jetty is at the elevation of mean lower low water, and the 7,300-foot section shoreward of the reconstructed jetty has sanded in. An examination of the recon- structed jetty, made in June 1949, showed that sea action had leveled the outer 325 feet; had breached the sand spit at the shore end, expos- ing old jetty rock to the east; and a 400-foot section about 2,000 feet from the outer end showed a settlement of approximately 4 feet. The Westhaven Cove breakwater was completed in 1950, and local interests completed initial dredging of an entrance channel in 1952. Construc- tion of three rock groins for protection of Point Chehalis was com- pleted in 1951. In 1952, the groins were reinforced, and a revetment was constructed along the north shore of Point Chehalis from groin 4 to groin 5, using rock from the east end of the south jetty. The 26-foot channel previously dredged by the Port of Grays Har- bor below Aberdeen was deepened to 30 feet from the port terminal to deep water in the lower harbor in 1945. The 18-foot channel below RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1935 Cosmopolis and 6-foot channel between Cosmopolis and Montesano were completed in 1910, and the latter was deepened to 12 feet in 1931. The Bay City Channel was completed in July 1950. The controlling depths, when last ascertained, were as follows: Bar channel, 34 feet over a width of 2,000 feet (August 1952) ; deep water in lower harbor to port terminal, 28.3 feet over a width of 200 feet (May 1953) ; port terminal to Union Pacific Railroad bridge at Aber- deen, 25.8 feet over a width of 150 feet (May 1952); Union Pacific Railroad bridge at Aberdeen to Cosmopolis, 22.6 feet over a width of 200 feet (January to March 1950) ; Cosmopolis to Montesano, 8.9 feet (April 1943) ; Bay City Channel, 14 feet except for 1 shoal above the highway bridge which has a least depth of 11.6 feet (September 1951). Project dimensions were available in Westhaven Cove entrance chan- nel after dredging in March 1953. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is to con- struct further protective works for Point Chehalis, reinforce the breakwater at Westhaven Cove, and increase the channel depth from Cosmopolis to Montesano to 16 feet. The total costs of the existing project to June 30, 1953, have been as follows : New work Maintenance Total Regular ____........___ __------------------- $3, 717, 173. 62 $12, 920, 083. 30 $16, 637, 256. 92 Public works__...------------------- --------------- ---------------- 57, 000. 00 57, 000. 00 Emergency Relief__-- ...--------.. ..----------.------.- --------------- 409, 659. 55 409, 659. 55 Total, United States funds _---__-------_ .-. 3, 717, 173.62 13, 386, 742. 85 17, 103, 916. 47 Contributed funds_____................. .. ..--------- 35, 834. 27 47, 889. 45 83, 723. 72 Total, all funds_-------------.---------------- 3, 753, 007. 89 13, 434, 632. 30 17, 187, 640. 19 The total expenditures have been $17,103,218.85, of which $16,636,- 559.30 were regular funds, $57,000 Public Works funds, and $409,659.55 Emergency Relief funds. In addition, $83,723.72 has been expended from contributed funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 19491 2 New work: Appropriated_ .--..... ______... $650, 000. 00 $500, 000. 00 .__________ -- $137,781.24 $3, 966, 808. 00 Cost ._________------------. 112, 663. 57 436, 593. 13 $245, 168. 18 81, 293. 88 3, 830, 308.00 Expenditures .------------------- 80,190.98 468, 924. 27 244, 924. 78 81, 179. 31 3, 829, 808. 58 Maintenance: Appropriated-.... $267, 500.00 365, 770 00 340, 000. 00 109, 665. 45 233, 000. 00 13, 428, 025. 99 Cost.. 249, 285. 45 398, 991.22 329, 893.89 111, 717. 86 238, 186. 31 ..---------------. 13, 424, 158. 30 Expenditures.....--------- 250, 969. 97 398, 610. 73 329, 308.45 113, 244. 46 237, 482. 46 13, 423, 960. 10 1 Includes $113,134.38 for new work and $37,415.45 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition $35,834.27 for new work and $47,889.45 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds; and $162,000 was expended from Navy funds for new work. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 _________ ________-- $136, 535. 49 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 _________ 136, 535. 49 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project_ _-----_ _------ 2, 815, 400. 00 1936 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 17. WILLAPA RIVER AND HARBOR, WASH. Location. Willapa Harbor consists of the lower reaches of Willapa River and Willapa Bay, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean located about 30 miles north of the mouth of Columbia River. Willapa River rises in the State of Washington, about 30 miles east of the harbor, flows in a general westerly direction, and empties into the bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6185.) Previous projects. The original project adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892 provided for a channel 100 feet wide and 8 feet deep from deep water in Willapa Bay to Willapa City, by dredging and construction of dikes across the head of Mailboat and Lauderbach Sloughs, and for snagging the Nasel River. The act of August 18, 1894, appropriated funds for the work underway and for improving North River by removal of a log jam. The act of March 3, 1899, authorized additional work in clearing a channel through the log jam on North River and appropriated funds for work on the 8-foot channel to Willapa City. The act of June 13, 1902,. authorized the expenditure of funds for the improvement of Willapa River and Harbor, North and Nasel Rivers, by snagging or other- wise. The act of March 2, 1907, contemplated a channel 150 feet wide and 12 feet deep between South Bend and Raymond. The act of June 25, 1910, provided for a channel 200 feet wide and 18 feet deep from deep water in Willapa Bay to the junction of the north and south forks of the river at Raymond, and for a channel 18 feet deep and 150 feet wide up the south fork for a distance of 3,100 feet. For further details, see page 2001 of Annual Report for- 1915; page 968 of Annual Report for 1910; and page 1861 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project. This provides for a channel over the bar at the mouth of Willapa Bay, 26 feet deep at mean lower low water, with a minimum width of 500 feet; for straightening the river channel at the Narrows about a mile downstream from Raymond by a cutoff channel 200 feet wide, 24 feet deep, and about 3,100 feet long; for a channel 24 feet deep and 200 feet wide from deep water in Willapa Bay to the forks of the river at Raymond, 24 feet deep and 150 feet wide up the south fork as far as the deep basin above the Cram lumber mill, and up the north fork to a point opposite Twelfth Street, with a turning basin 250 feet wide, 350 feet long, and 24 feet deep at the latter point, and a closing dike at Mailboat slough; and for a channel from deep water in Palix River to Bay Center' Dock, with a depth of 10 feet at mean lower low water over a bottom width of 40 feet, widened at the shoreward end to provide a small mooring basin. The length of the section included in the project: is 26 miles for the main channels, and about 2,800 feet for the Palix River-Bay Center channel. The tidal range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 8.9 feet at Toke Point; 9.9 feet at Raymond; and 9.2 feet at Bay Center. The extreme range is 18 feet at Toke Point; 19.3 feet at Raymond; and: 16 feet at Bay Center. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1937 The actual cost for new work was $772,637, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects and exclusive of $71,775 contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $277,500. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 July 27, 1916 Present project dimensions of the river channels .-. H. Doc. 706, 63d Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30, 19352 Maintenance of the channel over the bar to a depth of Rivers and Harbors Committee 26 feet and minimum width of 500 feet. Doc. 41, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Do.3 -____ For the cutoff channel at the Narrows------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 37, 73d Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2, 1945 Channel from deep water in Palix River to Bay Cen- H. Doc. 481, 76th Cong., 2d sess. ter dock. 1 Contain latest published maps. 2 Included in the Public Works Administration program, Dec. 11, 1933. 3 Included in the Emergency Relief program May 28, 1935. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. There are 34 wharves on Willapa River and Harbor, including 7 in Willapa Bay, 7 in Bay Center, 18 in Ray- mond and South Bend, and 2 in Tokeland. Three of the wharves at Raymond and South Bend are suitable for use of oceangoing ves- sels; one of these, which is publicly owned and operated, is open for use as a general cargo terminal, and 2 are located at sawmills. All of the other wharves, including three that are publicly owned and operated, are used by light-draft vessels in local trade. These facil- ities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Hydrographic surveys were made by the United States survey boat Mamala at a cost of $22,529.33. Maintenance dredging in Willapa River at Mailboat Slough totaling 52,266 cubic yards (bin measurement) was accom- plished by the United States hopper dredge Pacific, during April 1953, at a cost of $15,333.29. Miscellaneous inspections and reports were made at a cost of $747.08. Costs for the fiscal year were $38,609.70, all for maintenance. Ex- penditures were $38,660.10. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1936 except for the channel from Palix River to Bay Center, which was completed in 1949. The dike at the head of Mailboat Slough is in good condition. A survey completed June 15, 1953, showed a controlling depth of 26 feet over a width of 2,000 feet across the bar. The controlling depths in the inner channels (March and April 1953) were as follows: Below forks at Raymond, 23.2 feet over width of 120 feet; lower 2,200 feet of north fork, 24 feet over width of 100 feet; and lower 1,500 feet of south fork, 24 feet over width of 100 feet. The controlling depth in Bay Center Channel in July 1951, was 10.7 feet, except near the south edge of the channel at the head of the waterway. There has been no navigation in the upper portions of the forks, and no soundings have been taken in recent years. 278038--53-voL. 2- 60 1938 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The total costs of the existing project to June 30, 1953, have been as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular -. ___..__............................__ -______ _ $580, 322. 47 $2, 386, 633. 24 $2, 966, 955. 71 Public works__...... ------------------------- ................-- ------.. 78, 533.00 78, 533.00 ......------ Emergency Relief___-- __..-------......--- .. 192, 314. 06--.------ -192, 314. 06 Total, United States funds__ .. ________-_______ 772, 636. 53 2, 465, 166. 24 3, 237, 802. 77 Contributed funds ___----------__ _ _-------- ---- 775. 00 7 750-71, 71, 775. 00 Total, all funds___- __--------------------844, 411. 53 2, 465,166. 24 3, 309, 577. 77 The total expenditures have been $3,237,706.72, of which $2,966,- 859.66 were regular funds, $78,533 public works funds, and $192,314.06 Emergency Relief funds. In addition, $71,775 was expended from contributed funds. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June -- 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 12 New work: Appropriated--........ -$851. 93 ...-........ $74, 000.00 -$14, 783. 02 ..------------......... $1,000,720.36 Cost___________---- 25, 539. 00 29, 026. 57 $3, 793. 73 5. 75-----....-------...... 1, 000, 720. 36 14, 105. 69 Expenditures ......---------. 40, 459. 88 3, 800. 58 -1. 10------------ 1, 000, 720. 36 Maintenance: Appropriated_-....... 275, 000. 00 292, 848. 13 196, 751. 53 131, 259. 12 -$19, 635. 00 2, 475, 533. 66 Cost__ ___________ 254, 669. 55 329, 650. 65 186, 901. 17 85, 216. 65 38, 609. 70 2, 472, 342. 86 Expenditures---------.. 222, 863. 63 358, 640. 06 172, 640. 08 102, 064. 36 38, 660. 10 2, 472, 246. 81 1 Includes $228,083.83 for new work and $7,176.62 for maintenance for previous projects. 2In addition $71,775 for new work was expended from contributed funds for existing project and $6,596.92 contributed funds for previous project. 18. REMOVING ACCUMULATED SNAGS AND DEBRIS UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 3 OF RIVER AND HARBOR ACT APPROVED MARCH 2, 1945 Section 3 of the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized the allotment of not to exceed $300,000 from any appro- priations for any one fiscal year for improvement of rivers and har- bors, 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. An allotment of $40,000 was made in October 1951, for channel dredging at Grays Harbor, Wash., to provide a 30-foot channel near the mouth of Chehalis River, which flows into Grays Harbor at Aber- deen, Wash. The authorized project at the locality provides for a channel 18 feet deep. A contract was executed for lease of the port of Grays Harbor dredge in April 1952, and dredging totaling 41,540 cubic yards was completed during October 1952, between the Union Pacific Railroad bridge and the highway bridge at Aberdeen. Because of a water sup- ply pipeline of the city of Aberdeen and several power cables in the RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1939 vicinity of the highway bridge, no dredging was done under the draw span of the bridge. However, a sump was dredged to a depth of 36 feet immediately below the bridge for a distance of 300 feet, which is expected to cause sufficient scouring under the bridge to reach required grade. Periodic surveys have been made to ascertain amount of scouring. Costs and expenditures for the fiscal year were $25,481.20, all for maintenance. Total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, have been $69,320.69, all for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated--.....---------..--...------.......-----------------........ $40, 000.00 -$13, 300.00 $69, 888. 01 Cost...-----------....------------.------------------------ 651.48 25, 481. 20 69, 320. 69 19. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year amounted to $21,849.54; the ex- penditures were $23,498.30. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated- ..... _$115, 111. 44 $97, 300. 00 $70, 000. 00 $29, 100.00 $39, 100. 00 $2, 179, 461. 57 Cost _---------------112, 025. 77 94, 256. 27 58, 479. 12 46, 359. 99 21, 849. 54 2, 157, 326. 63 Expenditures-......... 115, 809. 63 95, 316. 03 58, 290. 58 46, 286. 22 23, 498. 30 2, 158, 536. 52 20. PLANT ALLOTMENT, SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated- ..... -$85, 234. 60 $257, 469. 79----------......... -$100,000.00----------- ............- $254, 256. 88 Cost . Expenditures.......--------- 159, 783.40 60, 536. 32 -$35, 658. 85 49, 828. 96-$188,317.90 -146, 267.90 1940 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 21. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see Annual req to Report cqu-et for-- New work Maintenance complete 1. Kootenai River, Idaho and Mont.----------.... 1933 $9, 254. 54 $5, 642. 60 (2) 2. Columbia River, Wenatchee to Kettle Falls, Wash.' 4- - - - - _-------------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1923 274, 390. 53 7, 692. 58 (3) 3. Skagit River, Wash. _ 1950 99, 829. 80 36, 257. 81 $333, 900 4. Stillaguamish River, Wash.'----------------- 1946 ---------------------------- 189, 000 5. Flathead River, Mont.--------------------__ 1901 9, 810. 77- -_______-.- - () 6. Port Angeles Harbor, Wash.7__------ 8 _ 1950 42, 000 7. Polson Bay, Flathead Lake, Mont. ----- ..... 1918 4, 491. 14 258. 86 (2) 8. Port Orchard Bay, Wash.------------------ 1928 42, 803. 58 -------------- (2) 9. Hammersley Inlet, Wash.9------------------ 1950 9,000. 00 10, 682. 67 28, 800 10. Hoquiam River, Wash..........._.......... 1950 51, 293.64 5, 316.35 (2) 1 No commerce reported. 2 Completed. 3 All work now contemplated has been completed. River closed by Grand Coulee Dam. 4 Local cooperation cannot be expected. 5 No longer economically justified. 6 All work now contemplated has been completed. 7 Proposed for construction in 1956. Modification recommended May 23, 1951, in H. Doe. 155, 82d Cong., 1st sess. 8 No maintenance required at present. ' Deepening of shoal not required for present traffic. 22. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Anacortes H arbor, W ash.... ...... Senate Public Works Com- mittee resolution, June 17, 1947. Bainbridge Island (Millers or Senate Public Works Com- Squaib Bay), Wash., to determine mittee resolution, Sept. need for small-boat harbor (Puget 22, 1950. Sound and its tributary waters, Washington). Ballard Locks, Shilshole Bay, River and Harbor Act, Seattle, Wash. July 24, 1946. Bellingham Harbor, Wash ___.... Rivers and Harbors Com- Sept. 11, 1952 H. Doc. Favorable. mittee resolution, Aug. 558, 82d 30, 1944. Cong., 2d sess. Blaine Harbor, Wash__ ............ Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, June 23, 1943. Chehalis River and Grays Harbor, House Public Works Com- Wash., with a view to extending mittee resolution, Apr. the 30-foot channel from port 22, 1947. terminal 1, to Cosmopolis. Des Moines Harbor, Puget Sound Senate Public Works Com- and tributary waters, Wash- mittee resolution, May ington, with view to providing 12, 1950. small-boat harbor at or in vicin- ity of Des Moines harbor, Wash. Dogfish (Liberty or Poulsbo) Bay, Senate Public Works Com- Aug. 19,1952 I............ Unfavor- Wash. mittee resolution, May 9, able. 1949. Eagle Harbor, Wash ___......... ... River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. ........ Edmonds Harbor, Wash ___ Rivers and Harbors Com- May 12,1953............ Do. mittee resolution, Feb. 1, 1946. Fisherman Bay, Lopez Island, River and Harbor Act, Wash. June 30, 1948. Friday Harbor, Wash., Port of House Public Works Com- (preliminary examination scope). mittee resolution, June 11, 1952. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1941 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 Grays Harbor and Chehalis River, House Public Works Com- Wash., with a'view to extending mittee resolution, Apr. the 30-foot channel from port 22, 1947. terminal 1, to Cosmopolis. Hood Canal (Seabeck Harbor), River and Harbor Act, Wash. May 17, 1950. Indian Bay, Wash. (Swinomish House Public Works Com- Slough), to determine need for mittee resolution, Feb. small-boat harbor, or other 20, 1951. improvements. Liberty (Poulsbo or Dogfish) Bay, Senate Public Works Com- Aug. 19,1952 ............ Unfavor- Wash. mittee resolution, May 9, able. 1949. Lopez Island, Fisherman Bay, River and Harbor Act, Wash. June 30, 1948. Millers Bay (Squaib Bay), Wash., Senate Public Works Com- to determine need for small-boat mittee resolution, Sept. harbor north of Bainbridge Island 22, 1950. (Puget Sound and its tributary waters, Washington). Naselle (Nasel) River, Wash., to House Public Works Com- determine need for removal of mittee resolution, Feb. snags and channel rectification. 20, 1951. Neah Bay. Wash...............----- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, June 7, 1945. Olympia Harbor, Wash..........-- River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. D o .... -.. -.. Rivers -.. -.-.......... and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Oct. 5, 1943. Port Townsend, Wash ............ River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. Poulsbo (Liberty or Dogfish) Bay, Senate Public Works Com- Aug. 19,1952---------- Do. Wash. mittee resolution, May 9, 1949. Puget Sound and tributary waters, Senate Public Works Com- Washington, with a view to mittee resolution, May providing a small-boat harbor 12, 1950. at or in the vicinity of Des Moines Harbor, Wash. Puget Sound and tributary waters, Senate Public Works Com- Wash., with a view to providing mittee resolution, Sept. a small-boat harbor north of 22, 1950. Bainbridge Island at or in the vicinity of Millers Bay (Squaib Bay), Wash. Quilcene Bay Harbor, Wash...... River and Harbor Act, June 30, 1948. Seabeck Harbor, Hood Canal, River and Harbor Act, Wash. May 17, 1950. Seattle, Wash., Shilshole Bay, River and Harbor Act, Ballard locks. July 24, 1946. Shilshole Bay, Ballard locks, ....---do...----------- Seattle, Wash. :Skagit River, Wash., for modifi- House Public Works Com- cation of existing project in mittee resolution, May interest of navigation. 13, 1947. Swinomish Slough, Wash., to House Public Works Com- determine need for small-boat mittee resolution, Feb. harbor in Indian Bay, or other 20, 1951. improvements. :Squaib Bay (Millers Bay), Wash., Senate Public Works Com- to determine need for small-boat mittee resolution, Sept. harbor north of Bainbridge Island 22, 1950. (Puget Sound and its tributary waters, Washington). Tacoma Harbor, Wash., to determine Senate Public Works Com- need for small-boat harbor. mittee resolution, Jan. 19, 1950. Tacoma Harbor, Wash. (Wapato Rivers and Harbors Com- Waterway). mittee resolution, July 18, 1945. Wapato Waterway, Tacoma Har- .....---- do................-------------- bor, Wash. Washington Lake Ship Canal, King Rivers and Harbors Com- County, Wash. mittee resolution, Feb. 9, 1939. 1942 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 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 Willapa River and Harbor, Wash .. CommerceJ......,..... Committee res- ............... olution, June 15, 1944. Willapa River and Harbor, Wash., Rivers and Harbors Com-...................... with view to construction of mittee resolution, Oct. 2, single jetty. 1944. Willapa Harbor, Wash., to provide River and Harbor Act, ....................--..... channel to and turning basin at Mar. 2, 1945. Tokeland dock, and to provide mooring basin and breakwater at and near Nahcotta dock, Nah- cotta. Willapa River and Harbor, Wash., House Public Works Com-..................... for wide channel between South mittee resolution, Aug. Bend and Raymond, Wash. 16, 1950. 23. COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN, LOCAL FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECTS Location. The improvements included in this project are located along the Columbia River and its tributaries within the confines of the Seattle, Wash., district. Tributaries on which works are author- ized are the Pend Oreille-Clark Fork River in Montana, Idaho, and Washington; the Okanogan, Entiat, Methow, Wenatchee, and Yak- ima Rivers in Washington; and Crab and Wilson Creeks, Wash. Existing project. The Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, approved a general comprehensive plan for the Columbia River Basin, for flood control and other purposes as set forth in House Document 531, 81st Congress, 2d session, and authorized to be appro- priated the sum of $75,000,000 for the partial accomplishment of certain projects. Of this authorization, an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 was authorized for local flood protection throughout the Columbia River Basin, subject to the conditions that all work under- taken pursuant to this authority shall be economically justified prior to construction, and local cooperation specified in the 1936 Flood Con- trol Act shall be required. Protection to the following areas, located in the Seattle district is being considered under this latter authori- zation: Yakima River at Ellensburg, Wash. Lightning Creek, Clark Fork, Idaho. Okanogan River, Wash. Clark Fork at Missoula, Mont. St. Regis River, Mont. Methow River, Wash. Entiat River, Wash. Wenatchee River, Wash. Crab and Wilson Creeks, Wash. The estimate of cost for new work in the Seattle, Wash., district (1953) is $2,652,900. Local cooperation. Section 3 of the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, as amended, applies to all flood-control projects. Operations 'and results during fiscal year. None. There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. FLOOD CONTROL---SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1943 Condition at end of fiscal year. No work has been done under this project. There have been no costs and no expenditures. Cost and financial summary Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project in the Seattle district_ $2, 652, 900 24. LIBBY DAM, KOOTENAI RIVER, MONT. Location. The Kootenai River rises in British Columbia, flows southerly about 40 miles into Montana and thence northwesterly across western Montana and the northeastern corner of Idaho to reenter British Columbia, where it empties into Columbia River after passing through Kootenay Lake. Libby Dam will be located in the 12-mile reach of the Kootenai River upstream from Libby, Mont., between 204.9 and 217.0 miles upstream from its mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey topographic sheet, "Thompson Lakes, Mont.") Existing project. The project provides for a straight concrete gravity overflow flood control and power dam on Kootenai River over 400 feet high; for a powerhouse; and for a reservoir backing water into Canada with a usable storage capacity of from 5,000,000 to 6,500,000 acre feet. The power installation will consist of six units, each unit with a capacity of 100,000 to 110,000 kilowatts. Final height of the dam and usable capacity will depend on the final location of the dam axis and on an order to be issued by the International Joint Commis- sion, determining the maximum pool level. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $290,796,000 (six units). The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual operation and mainte- nance is $876,000 (six units). The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950. (See H. Doc. 531, 81st Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation. None required. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Preliminary engineering studies were continued on final location of axis, type and layout of dam, spillway design flood, construction materials investigation, pre- liminary locations of alternate routes for railroad relocation, and studies for relocation of Forest Service roads. Field work included mapping alternate railroad relocations, topography for alternate dam axes, explorations for concrete aggregate, and preliminary explora- tion by drilling at three axes. Costs were $243,412.92, all for new work. Expenditures were $254,128.97. Condition at end of fiscal year. No construction work has been done. Preliminary engineering is about 20 percent complete. Studies on axis selection have been expanded to include sites upstream of Fisher River. Additional dam site surveys have been completed, and foundation exploration is under way. Discussions have been held with Great Northern Railway, United States Forest Service, Montana State Highway Department, J. Neils Lumber Co., and Zonolite Mine Co. on relocation problems. The project as a whole is about one per- cent complete. Costs to June 30, 1953, have been $341,879.08, all for new work. Expenditures have been $341,646.56. 1944 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated_......... _ ..- -- __-__285, -......... __ .- .... $ 000. 00 $85, 500. 00 $370, 500. 00 Cost ...-------- ...........---------- ...... 98, 466. 16 243, 412. 92 341, 879. 08 Expenditures-------.---------------.. ----....... 87, 517. 59 254, 128. 97 341, 646. 56 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------------ $7, 351. 63 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_... ___ 150, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954___--- 157, 351. 63 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project-----__-------------- 290, 275, 500. 00 25. ALBENI FALLS RESERVOIR, PEND OREILLIE RIVER, IDAHO Location. Pend Oreille River has its source in Pend Oreille Lake in northern Idaho, which receives most of its inflow from Clark Fork. The lake has an area of about 83,500 acres. Pend Oreille River leaves the lake near Sandpoint, Idaho, and flows westerly 25 miles to Albeni Falls, where the channel is divided by an island and the low water fall is about 7 feet. About 2 miles downstream from the falls, the stream enters the State of Washington, in which its course is northwesterly for 72 miles to the Canadian border. In Canada, Pend Oreille River flows westerly for 16 miles and joins the Columbia River. Just downstream from this junction, Columbia River enters the United States, where it flows generally southward across Washington and westerly along the Washington-Oregon line to:the Pacific Ocean, a total distance of about 748 miles. (See U. S. Geological Survey topographic sheets "Sandpoint, Idaho," and "Newport, Wash.") Existing project. The project provides for a low concrete gravity dam at Albeni Falls on Pend Oreille River for power generation, flood control, and related water uses. The dam will consist of a gated, open channel spillway in the left channel and a powerhouse having an installation of 42,600 kilowatts in the right channel, creating a res- ervoir with a usable storage capacity of 1,153,000 acre-feet. The dam site is 838 and 90 miles upstream from the mouths of Columbia and Pend Oreille Rivers, respectively, and is 50 miles northeast of Spokane, Wash. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $31,070,000. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $345,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950. (See S. Doc. 9, 81st Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation. None required. Operations and results during fiscal year. Hired labor: The reser- voir was operated through its first annual cycle of storage and release during the year. The highest pool level attained was elevation FLOOD CONTROL--SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1945 2062.66, approximately normal, on August 11, 1952; the lowest was elevation 2048.16 on January 2, 1953. Maximum storage used was 1,270,000 acre-feet. There was no flood surcharge during the year. Planning was continued for protective an'd restoration works required by reservoir effects on railroads, highways, municipal and utility prop- erties. Plans for development of reservoir utilization facilities were completed. Shop inspections of manufactured equipment and lab- oratory tests of construction materials were continued. Engineering and design were completed and contracts awarded for Sandpoint waterlines, Sandpoint municipal beach facilities, United States Forest Service Samowen Beach replacement, bank protection for Lakeview Cemetery, and reservoir clearing. Acquisition of land rights for the reservoir was continued. Engineering and design for installation of powerhouse equipment were completed. Supply contracts were awarded for practically all remaining powerhouse equipment. Bids were opened for installation of powerhouse equipment, and award will be made in July. Contract: Supply contracts were completed for gantry cranes for spillway and powerhouse intake; and were continued for hydraulic turbines and generators, turbine governors, main transformers, and powerhouse overhead traveling crane. Construction of gaging sta- tions under arrangements with the United States Geological Survey was completed in June 1953. Construction of the powerhouse and intake structure was continued, and is about 70 percent complete. A log passage facility was completed under this contract. Construction was completed on Sandpoint water lines, Sandpoint municipal beach facilities, United States Forest Service Samowen Beach replacement, bank protection for Lakeview Cemetery, and reservoir clearing. Op- erations were continued on protective works for county roads which are vulnerable to direct damage by the reservoir. The costs were $10,913,173.34, all for new work. Expenditures were $11,180,881.39. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the existing project was started in January 1951, and the project is about 60 percent com- plete. Engineering and design are about 98 percent complete. Con- struction of the spillway dam and powerhouse cofferdams was com- pleted in June 1952. The project started operations in June 1952, impounding storage which was used to increase minimum flows through downstream power plants during the extremely low water supply period of the fall. The reservoir was filled again in June 1953. Construction of the powerhouse and intake structure was started in March 1952, and is about 70 percent complete. Engineer- ing and design of powerhouse operating equipment and machinery are complete. Evaluation of reservoir effects on vulnerable public and utility property is complete, and negotiations with owning agencies are proceeding with a view to restoring or protecting the properties so far as legally required. Work remaining to be done to complete the project is installation of powerhouse equipment; design and construction of a few minor features; delivery of remaining powerhouse operating equipment and machinery; and limited development of public access and reservoir utilization facilities. 1946 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The costs to June 30, 1953, have been $18,706,861.73, all for new work. Expenditures have been $18,697,333.28. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ. ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated---- ............ ....-------------- -------.........$2;900,000.00 $10,000,000.00 $6, 966, 000. 00 $19, 866, 000. 00 Cost .......------------------........-- 408, 714. 97 6, 384, 973. 42 10, 913, 173. 34 _-----------1, 18, 706, 861.73 Expenditures . 1, 021, 509. 57 6, 494, 942. 32 11,180, 881.39 18, ..........------------------------ 333. 697, 28 Other new work data: Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 .----------- $6, 840, 000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_- .------- 6, 840, 000 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project_____ -__------------_---- __- 4, 364, 000 26. STILLAGUAMISH RIVER, WASH. Location. Stillaguamish River is formed by the confluence of its North and South Forks at Arlington, Wash., and flows westerly a dis- tance of 22 miles to Puget Sound, entering Port Susan through Hat Slough and South Pass, and Skagit Bay through West Pass. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6450, and U. S. Geological Survey quadrangles Stanwood, Marysville, and Stillaguamish, Wash.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for works to reduce bank erosion and channel changes on Stillaguamish River be- tween Arlington and the head of Hat Slough, a distance of 15 miles, and on Cook Slough, 3 miles long, as follows: Revetment at 26 places on the river and Cook Slough; a concrete control weir 275 feet long between steel sheet pile piers at the head of Cook Slough to limit flow through the slough; and 2 cutoff channels, each about 900 feet long, to eliminate sharp bends in Cook Slough. Tidal influence extends about 3 miles into the improved section. Flood stages of 16 feet above low water at the Cook Slough weir have been observed. The actual cost for new work was $220,594. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $15,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. 657, 71st Cong., 3d sess.). This document contains the the latest published map of the locality. Local cooperation. Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year. Condition surveys were made, and trees were removed from revetments by contract and hired labor during the spring of 1953. Bids for revetment repairs, opened in November 1952, were excessive, and the work was readvertised in June 1953. Costs were $20,265.06, all for maintenance. Expenditures were $20,075.16. Conditionat end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1939. Progressive deterioration of brush mat revetments necessi- tates annual repair at critical points. Other features are in good con- dition. The costs to June 30, 1953, have been $134,594.98 from regular FLOOD CONTROL---SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1947 funds and $85,999 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $220,593.98, :for new work; and $111,599.21 for maintenance, a total of $332,193.19. Expenditures have been $332,003.29. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priortc 1949 New work: Appropriated .... ------------ ------------ ----------- ..---------------------- $220, 593.98 Cost ------------------------------------------------------------------ 220, 593.98 Expenditures---........ ------------------------ ----------- ---------- ----------- 220, 593. 98 Maintenance: Appropriated- ........ $15, 000.00 $15, 000. 00 ----------- $15, 000.00 $57, 000. 00 152, 000.00 Cost---------------.- 18, 157. 69 17, 441.80 $11, 126. 30 11, 334. 15 20, 265. 06 111, 599. 21 Expenditures -------- 17, 088. 09 17, 687. 86 11, 140. 20 11, 334.15 20, 075.16 111, 409. 31 27. EAGLE GORGE RESERVOIR, GREEN RIVER, WASH. Location. Green River lies wholly in King County, Wash. From its source at the crest of the Cascade Mountains in the vicinity of Stampede Pass, the river flows westerly for 40 miles to Auburn, thence northerly 32 miles to its mouth in Elliott Bay, which forms the prin- cipal part of Seattle's salt water harbor. Eagle Gorge dam site is on the upper Green River, 6 miles southeast of Kanaskat, Wash., and 1 mile downstream from the mouth of North Fork. (See U. S. Geo- logical Survey topographic sheet, "Cedar Lake quadrangle, Wash.") Existing project. The project provides for a concrete gravity dam about 230 feet high, with spillway crest at elevation 1205 feet above mean sea level, to create a reservoir with a capacity of 106,000 acre-feet. The length along the top is 700 feet; at the bottom, 100 feet. The im- provement is designed to control flooding in the Green River Valley to prevent existing agricultural and urban flood damage, and to make possible further expansion of the Seattle industrial area. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $19,855,300, exclusive of $2,000,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance and operation is $80,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950. (See H. Doc. 271, 81st Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation. Local interests are required to contribute $2,- 000,000 in cash toward the cost of the project. The Washington State legislature, by acts approved 1949, 1951, and 1953, appropriated $1,- 500,000 for participation in the Eagle Gorge project, contingent upon contribution by King County, Wash., of $500,000, authorization of the project by Congress, and appropriation of funds therefor. The King County Board of County Commissioners, by resolution dated March 7, 1949, agreed to furnish $500,000 as their contribution. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Preliminary engineering studies, initiated in June 1952, were continued on location of axis, type and layout of dam, construction materials investigation, and reloca- tions. Spillway design flood and hydroelectric power potential studies were completed. Field work included mapping alternate railroad 1948 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 relocation routes, topography for dam site, exploration for construc- tion materials, and foundation explorations. Costs were $185,000.52, all for new work. Expenditures were $183,870.10. Condition at end of fiscal year. No construction work has been done. Preliminary engineering is about 45 percent complete. Studies on location of axis, type and layout of dam, construction materials investigations, and relocations are underway. Studies and design memoranda have been completed on spillway design flood and hydro- electric power potential. The project as a whole is about one percent complete. The costs to June 30, 1953, have been $185,000.52, all for new work. Expenditures have been $183,870.10. Cost and financiaZ summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: ....... Appropriated-------- --.. ------------ ---------------------- 216, 200. 00 $216, 200. 00 Cost..------------------------------------..........----------------- ...........185,000. 52 185, 000. 52 Expenditures---------......... ------------------------------------ 183, 870.10 183,870.10 Other New Work Data : Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----- ------------ $13, 179.93 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 ----------- 100, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-------- 113,179. 93 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project- . ___..----------- '19, 539, 100. 00 1In addition, local interests are required to contribute $2,000,000. 28. TACOMA, PUYALLUP RIVER, WASH. Location. The Puyallup River has its source in the glaciers on the western slopes of Mount Rainier in the State of Washington, flows northwesterly 50 miles, and empties into Commencement Bay, an arm of Puget Sound, at Tacoma, Wash. The work covered by this project is on Puyallup River, within the city limits of Tacoma. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 6407.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for a channel with a capacity of 50,000 second-feet between the East Eleventh Street Bridge and the lower end of the intercounty improvement, a distance of about 2.2 miles, by straightening the channel, building levees, revet- ting the channel and levees, and making all necessary bridge changes. The 11th Street Bridge at the lower end of the project is 0.75 mile above the mouth of the Puyallup River. The diurnal tidal range at the mouth of the river is 11.8 feet and the extreme range is 20 feet. The improvement was planned in conjunction with Mud Mountain Dam and affords protection against floods about 50 percent greater than the maximum discharge of record. The actual cost for new work was $3,947,493. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $40,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, FLOOD CONTROL--SEATTLE, WASH.., DISTRICT 1949 1936. (See Senate committee print, "Puyallup River, Wash.," 74th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation. None required. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Costs and expenditures for real estate condemnation were $986.86. Maintenance: Inspections and condition surveys were made, and repair of revetments was started by contract. Costs and expenditures were $980. Total costs and expenditures for the fiscal year were $986.86 for new work and $980 for maintenance, a total of $1,966.86. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1950. Reconstruction of six bridges, channel improvement, and levee construction were completed in 1949. Placing of additional riprap was completed in May 1950. In June 1953, all features were in good condtion, except for two minor revetment sloughs which were being repaired. The costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, have been $3,947,492.81 for new work and $2,183.12 for maintenance, a total of $3,949,675.93. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated- ----- _ $650, 000. 00 $359, 740. 00 ------------------- -$11, 022. 19 $3, 948, 717. 81 Cost _----- ------ 2, 241, 087. 09 516, 049.31 -$3, 893. 02 $1, 063. 51 986. 86 3, 947, 492. 81 Expenditures-....... 2, 262, 055. 62 651, 670. 21 66, 586. 74 1,075. 54 986. 86 3, 947, 492. 81 Maintenance: Appropriated--- ...------ -----....... ... 20, 000.00 -13, 600.00 ...----------------------- 6, 400. 00 Cost--------------------------------- ------------ 1, 203.12 980. 00 2, 183. 12 Expenditures---.....-----------.................------------------------ 1, 203. 12 980. 00 2,183. 12 29. MUD MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR, WHITE RIVER, WASH. Location. The White River rises on the northeastern slope of Mount Rainier, in the State of Washington, and flows in a general northwesterly direction for 57 miles to its confluence with the Puy- allup River. The White River is the principal tributary of the Puy- allup River and enters the latter 10 miles above its mouth in Puget Sound at Tacoma, Wash. The works covered by this project are on White River near Mud Mountain, 6 miles southeast of Enumclaw, Wash. (See U. S. Geological Survey topographic sheet "Cedar Lake quadrangle, Washington.") Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a rockfill dam, 700 feet long at crest elevation and rising 425 feet above bedrock. The dam is located 28 miles above the confluence of the White and Puyallup Rilvers and 38 miles above the mouth of the Puyallup River. The reservoir has a storage capacity of approximately 106,000 acre-feet. Outlet works are located in the right abutment and permit controlled discharge of 17,700 cubic feet per second through two concrete-lined tunnels, with uncontrolled dis- 1950 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 charge over a spillway having a maximum capacity of 139,000 cubic feet per second. The improvement affords flood protection to the White and Puyallup River Valleys and protects the Tacoma industrial district in conjunction with the authorized project at that locality against floods about 50 percent greater than the maximum discharge of record. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See Senate committee print, "Puyallup River, Wash.," 74th Cong., 2d sess.) The actual cost for new work was $13,208,570.98. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance and operation is $115,000. Local cooperation. None required. Section 2 of the Flood Con- trol Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Contract operations were completed on revision of 9- and 23-foot tunnel in- takes and installation of a gate in the 9-foot tunnel in February 1953; replacement of cables on the highline cableway in March 1953; and construction of a concrete ground storage tank for the water supply system in October 1952. New work by hired labor was completed on relocation of hydro- logical radio reporting station and construction of an access road to the cableway. Work was under way on a new water supply system, land- scaping administration and recreation areas, and sedimentation survey mapping. The project as a whole was completed June 30, 1953. Minor features that were not completed at that time will be com- pleted under the operation and maintenance program. Reservoir clearing near the intake structure was deleted from the new work program, and will be indefinitely deferred. Operation and maintenance of the dam and appurtenances, gages, radio network, roads, buildings, grounds, and utilities were continued; and drift removal, fish haul, and storm studies were accomplished. A total of 10,845 migratory fish was transported around the dam in tank trucks. There were no severe floods during the year, the highest pool level attained attributable to floods being elevation 1069 in February 1953, equivalent to a head of 174 feet and storage of 17,066 acre-feet. In June 1953, the pool was raised to elevation 1081 to facilitate clearing operations near the intake structures. Costs for the fiscal year were $264,436.46, of which $190,720.92 was for new work and $73,715.54 for maintenance. Expenditures were $291,564.87. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in June 1953. The costs to June 30, 1953, have been $13,182,570.98 from regular funds and $26,000 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $13,208,- 570.98, for new work; and $821,166.47 for maintenance, a combined total of $14,029,737.45. Expenditures have been $14,027,815.13. FLOOD CONTROL--SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1951 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total toJune 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated- ....... $543, 700.00 $400, 000. 00 $191, 700. 00 __ _ -$5, 103. 34 $13,207,657.23 Cost-------------- 348, 612. 21 187, 921. 46 301, 258. 77 $341,933.13 190, 720. 92 1 13, 208, 570. 98 Expenditures_..-. 666, 959.01 -113,185.98 295, 110. 18 351, 867. 91 211, 930. 04 13, 207, 657. 23 Maintenance: Appropriated ...-------- 85, 000. 00 96, 000. 00 ;63, 000.00 85, 000.00 80, 000. 00 836, 880. 00 Cost________ _____ 84, 716. 92 89, 057. 58 72, 235. 79 80, 686.88 73, 715. 54 821, 166. 47 Expenditures ....--------. 82, 369.38 86, 952. 63 74, 504. 41 77, 893. 53 79, 634. 83 820, 157. 90 1Includes $913.75 for surplus military stock used without reimbursement from project funds. 30. PRIEST RAPIDS DAM, COLUMBIA RIVER, WASH. Location. Columbia River rises in Columbia Lake, British Colum- bia, at elevation 2,650, flows northwesterly for nearly 200 miles, then southerly through Upper and Lower Arrow Lakes to enter the United States near the northeast corner of the State of Washington. From the international boundary, the river flows south 112 miles to a point downstream from the mouth of Spokane River, then west 100 miles to the mouth of Okanogan River, passing Grand Coulee Dam and Chief Joseph dam site en route. Swinging south, the river follows the east- ern foothills of the Cascade Mountains for 209 miles to its confluence with Snake River. A few miles below the Snake, it turns sharply westward and flows for 324 miles, forming the Washington-Oregon boundary, to the Pacific Ocean. The works covered by this project will be on the Columbia River at mile 397, about 28 miles east of Yakima, Wash. (See U. S. Geological Survey topographic sheet, "Priest Rapids.") Existing project. The project provides for a combination concrete dam and earthfill embankment directly across the Columbia River, with a crest length of 13,500 feet at elevation 600 feet above mean sea level; for a power pool elevation of 550 feet; a flood control pool eleva- tion of 590 feet with 2,100,000 acre-feet of storage for the control of extraordinary floods. The project provides for a powerhouse with an initial installation of 1,219,000 kilowatts and an ultimate capacity of 1,590,000 kilowatts; and for future navigation locks. The estimate of cost for new work (1953) is $364,270,000 (23 units and initial lock construction). The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of operation and maintenance is $2,723,000 (23 units). The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950. (See H. Doc. 531, 81st Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation. None required. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. No work has been done under this project, and there have been no costs or expenditures. Cost and Financial Summary Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------.... $364, 270, 000 1952 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 31. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the year amounted to $20,577.91; expendi- tures were $20,628.61. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance:, Appropriated .. __ _ _ _$403, 094. 52 $189, 000.00 $163, 000. 00 $7, 000. 00 $19, 000. 00 $4, 306, 379.'00 Cost ... _-_ ___ __ .. 476, 206. 96 289, 597. 81 126, 271. 77 47, 727. 41 20, 577. 91 4, 311, 064. 76 Expenditures ........- 507, 071.23 245, 451.49 126, 261. 63 65, 062. 00 20, 628. 61 4, 304, 107.96 32. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, LOCAL PROTECTION PROJECTS An allotment of $3,500 was made in May 1951, to defray the costs of inspections of local protection projects. Costs in the amount of $1,269.83 were incurred in fiscal year 1951, for inspections of protective works on the Puyallup River, Stilla- guamish River, Coeur d'Alene Lake and Spokane River, St. Joe River, Kootenai River, and Yakima River. Costs in the amount of $2,230.17 were incurred in fiscal year 1952 for inspections of protective works on the Puyallup, Stillaguamish, St. Joe, Kootenai, Yakima, Nooksack, Snohomish, and Green Rivers, and Coeur d'Alene Lake and Spokane River. Expenditures were $2,495.08. An allotment of $3,600 was made in August 1952. Costs in the amount of $2,262.50 were incurred in fiscal year 1953 for inspections of protective works on the Skagit, Nooksack, Snohomish, Hoquiam, Chehalis, Clearwater, Humptulips, Wynoochee, Satsop, Willapa, Nis- qually, Stillaguamish, Green, Yakima, Naches, Entiat, Methow, Oka- nogan, Twisp, Flathead, Wenatchee, Kootenai, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and St. Joe Rivers. Expenditures were $2,305.15. Costs to date have been $5,762.50, all for maintenance; expenditures have been $5,762.50. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: A.ppropriated ._____ _________...... ____ _ $3, 500.00 - -------- $3, 600. 00 $7, 100. 00 Cost-- __-------------__--__ _ -- ____-- 1,269. 83 $2, 230.17 2, 262. 50 5, 762. 50 Expenditures . .. - ------ 962. 27 2; 495. 08 2, 305. 15 5,762. 50 FLOOD CONTROL---SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1953 33. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS I II For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual report required to for- New work Maintenance complete i I 1 1. Skagit River, Wash.' - - 1938 $8, 000, 000 2. Coeur d'Alene, Spokane River, Idaho ....... 1942 $152,872.16 (2) 3. Spokane, Spokane River, Wash.3- - 1939 2, 944. 45 74, 600 4. St. Maries, St. Joe River, Idaho __- 1942 357, 697. 93 (2) 5. Upper Puyallup River, Wash__ 1938 (4) 6. Hoquiam, Aberdeen, and Cosmopolis, Che- halls River, Wash.5'_- 8 1948 83, 631. 14 1, 976, 400 7. R aym on d, W illapa R iver, W ash. .... ...- . 1950 23, 742. 60 316, 200 8. Yakima, Yakima River, Wash_ 1948 381, 000. 00 (2) 9. Snagging and clearing under authority of sec. 2 of the Flood Control Act approved Aug. 28, 1937, as amended__ 1952 7 126, 032. 25 (8) 10. Emergency flood-control work under author- ity of Public Laws 138 and 318, 78th Cong.; Public Law 75, 79th Cong.; and Public Law 102, 80th Cong - 1950 $2, 234, 584. 98 (8) 11. Emergency bank-protection works, under authority of sec. 14 of Public Law 526, 79th Cong - _ 1952 9 429,039.98 50, 000. 00 (8) 1Awaiting local cooperation. 2 Completed and transferred to local interests for maintenance. 3 Project indefinitely deferred because of unsatisfactory foundation conditions. 4 The work has been completed as a Works Progress Administrative project, and no expenditures have been made by the Corps of Engineers. 5 Assurances of local cooperation were requested Oct. 15, 1947. Authorization for the project expired in October 1952, due to failure of local interests to furnish assurance of local cooperation within the time specified by law. 6 Work deferred as not essential to the defense program. Completion of design for care of interior drainage awaits formulation of plans by city of Raymond for sewage handling facilities. 7 Expended for Cedar River, Wash., $28.85; and Okanogan River, Wash., $2, for work done in previous fiscal year. Revoked, Cedar River, Wash., $2,171.26; and Okanogan River, Wash., $7,013.47. 8 All work now contemplated has been completed. 9 Expended for Nisqually River, Wash., $248.67, for work done in previous fiscal year. Revoked, $22,500 from Hoh River, Wash.; and $6,054.75 from Nisqually River, Wash. In addition, $6,181.90 was expended from contributed funds for work done in previous fiscal year on Twisp-Carlton Highway, Methow River, vicinity of Twisp, Wash.; and $213.92 contributed funds were returned to the State of Washington. Total funds contributed to date have been $29,637.65, all for new work. 34. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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. m tion Congress Cedar River, Wash_____--- - Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Chehalis River and tributaries, Flood Control Committee Washington, for flood control. resolution, Apr. 19, 1946. Columbia River and tributaries, River and Harbor Act, additional investigations (flood Aug. 30, 1935. control). Columbia River and tributaries, Senate Public Works Com- improvement of Flathead River mittee resolution, Aug. in vicinity of Kalispell, Mont. 3, 1951. Columbia River and tributaries, Senate Public Works Com- improvement of Kootenai River mittee resolution, Feb. in the Kootenai Flats area, 26, 1952. Idaho. Flathead River, Mont., improve- Senate Public Works Com- ment in vicinity of Kalispell, mittee resolution, Aug. Mont. (Columbia River and trib- 3, 1951. utaries). Kalispell, Mont., improvement of ....do---------------------... Flathead River (Columbia River and tributaries). 278038-53--voL. 2- 61 1954 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Kootenai Flats area, Idaho, im- Senate Public Works Com- provement of Kootenai River mittee resolution, Feb. (Columbia River and tributaries). 26, 1952. Kootenai River, Idaho, improve- _ --.. do ..................... ment in vicinity of Kootenai Flats area (Columbia River and tributaries). Mount Vernon to Skagit Bay, Flood Control Act, Aug. Wash., Skagit River, north and 28, 1937. south forks. Nooksack River Basin, Wash-.... Flood Control Committee resolution, Jan. 31, 1946. Okanogan River and tributaries, House Public Works Com- V ash. mittee resolution, Aug. 16, 1950. Do--------------------------- Senate Public Works Com- mittee resolution, July 22, 1950. Samish River, Wash_ __--------- Flood Control Act, May 17, 1950. S a m m am is h Riv e r, W a sh . . . . . . . . . Flood Control committee resolution, May 2, 1946. Skagit River and tributaries, Wash_ Flood Control Act, June 13, 1934. Do -------.--------------------- Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Skagit River, north and south Flood Control Act, Aug. forks, from Mount Vernon to 28, 1937. Skagit Bay, Wash. Skokomish River, Mason County, Senate Public Works Com- Wash. mittee resolution, Jan. 19, 1950. Skykomish River, Wash .......... Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Do--------------------------- Flood Control Act, Aug. 11, 1939. Snohomish River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June Wash. 22, 1936. Snoqualmie River, Wash __._-... __ do -... --------.......... Yakima River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, May 6, Wash. 1936. Do------....--------------------- Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Do--------------------------- Senate Public Works Com- mittee resolution Apr. 15, 1949. Do...------....--------------------- House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, July 6, 1949. I I I 35. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 5 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 the Flood Control Acts approved July 24, 1946, June 30, 1948, and May 17, 1950, authorized an emergency fund in the amount of $15,000,000 to be expended in rescue work or in the repair, restora- tion or maintenance of any flood control work threatened or destroyed by flood, including the strengthening, raising, extending or other modi- fication thereof as may be necessary in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate functioning of the work for flood control; and further authorized the appropriation of such moneys as may be necessary for the initial establishment of this fund and for its replenish- FLOOD CONTROL---SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1955 ment on an annual basis, provided that pending the appropriation of such sum, the Secretary of the Army may allot, from existing flood control appropriations, such sums as may be necessary for the im- mediate prosecution of the work authorized, such appropriations to be reimbursed from the appropriation authorized by the above acts when made. The Chief of Engineers was authorized, in the prosecution of work in connection with rescue operations, or in conducting other flood emergency work, to acquire on a rental basis such motor vehicles in- cluding passenger cars and busses as in his discretion are deemedE necessary. In addition to funds in the amount of $530,097.14 previously allotted (including $481,114.43 Federal and $48,982.71 contributed funds), funds were allotted during fiscal year 1953 as follows: Murphy levee along Pend Oreille River, near Cusick, Wash., $15,000 (July 1, 1952). Total allotments to June 30, 1953, amounted to $536,084.20 (includ- ing $487,101.49 Federal funds and $48,982.71 contributed funds). Operations during the fiscal year included: Jeffries levee, Yakima River below Ellensburg, Wash.: Reconstruc- tion of damaged training levee along the right bank of the Yakima River was completed by contract during the period October 11 to No- vember 11, 1952. Costs were $10,760.02, all for maintenance. Murphy levee along Pend Oreille River, near Cusick, Wash.: Repair of flood damage on the Murphy levee along the left bank of Calispell Creek was completed by contract during April and May 1953. Costs were $7,681.91, all for maintenance. Total costs for the fiscal year were $18,962.51 (including $520.58 for the project, Skagit River Flats area, Washington), all for maintenance. Total costs to June 30, 1953, have been $541,324.20 (including $492,- 341.49 Federal funds and $48,982.71 contributed funds), all for mainte- nance. Expenditures have been $535,884.20. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 Maintenance: Appropriated- .......---- $84, 568. 80 $34, 150. 00 $164, 860. 68 $78, 939. 42 $5, 987. 06 $487, 101. 49 Cost --------------- 12, 301. 37 96, 040. 13 117, 098. 26 138, 476. 26 18, 962. 51 492, 341. 49 Expenditures--------....... 12, 301. 37 93, 452. 54 69, 321. 14 183, 273. 80 19, 089. 68 486, 901.49 I In addition $48,982.71 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. 36. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 208 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948 Section 208 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, au- thorized the appropriation of $25,000,000 as an emergency fund to be expended for the repair, restoration, and strengthening of levees and 1956 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 other flood control works 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; provided, 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. Compliance with the requirements for local cooperation specified in this act is obtained for each project prior to construction. In addition to funds in the amount of $2,147,964.93 previously al- lotted (including $2,098,358.58 Federal funds and $49,606.35 con- tributed funds), funds were allotted during fiscal year 1953 for work as follows : Pollin levee, Calispell Creek near Cusick, Wash.: $600 (September 8,1952). Funds contributed by the State of Washington in the amount of $20,500 were allotted November 17, 1952, to the project, North Fork, Stillaguamish River, near Oso, Wash. Funds were revoked during the fiscal year as follows: Kootenai River, Kootenai Flats area, Idaho, $14,902.27 (September 2, 1952), and $13,727.52 (April 3, 1953). Total allotments to June 30, 1953, amounted to $2,110,241.88 (in- cluding $2,048,635.53 Federal funds and $61,606.35 contributed funds). Operations during the fiscal year included: Pollin levee along Calispell Creek near Cusick, Wash.: Removing, re-laying and extending culverts, installing seep rings, and restoring damaged embankment sections were completed by contract during the period October 10 to November 7, 1952. Costs were $4,493.85, all for maintenance. North Fork, Stillaguamish River, near Oso, Wash.: Placement of rock riprap bank protection along the right bank of the Stillaguamish River near Oso was completed by contract during the period Septem- ber to November 1952. Costs were $26,746.11, all for maintenance. Emergency flood control work: Assembly of flood data, commenced in 1948, is 65 percent complete. No work was done during the fiscal year, and there were no costs. Total costs during the fiscal year, all for maintenance, amounted to $36,288.19 (including $13,000 contributed funds). Costs include $4,- 869.46 for Skagit River Flats, Wash.; -$46.23 for Kootenai River, Idaho, flood fighting; and $225 for Kootenai Flats area, Kootenai River, Idaho. Expenditures during the fiscal year were $31,259.05 (including $13,- 000 contributed funds). Total costs to June 30, 1953, all for maintenance, have been $2,106,- 087.73, including $2,044,481.38 Federal funds and $61,606.35 con- tributed funds. Expenditures have been $2,102,241.88, including $2,040,635.53 Federal funds and $61,606.35 contributed funds. FLOOD CONTROL--SEATTLE, WASH., DISTRICT 1957 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 Maintenance: Appropriated-....... $1,653,700.00 -$123,059.89 $554, 953. 03 $12, 765. 44 -$49, 723. 05 $2,048, 635.53 Cost--------------- 463, 957. 11 969, 105. 81 564, 114. 14 24, 016. 13 23, 288. 19 2, 044, 481. 38 Expenditures.....--------- 18, 461. 48 1, 412, 572. 64 543, 195. 54 48, 146. 82 18, 259. 05 2,040, 53 635. 1In addition $61,606.35 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. 37. SMALL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC- TION 205 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED JUNE 30, 1948, AS AMENDED Section 205 of the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, as amended by section 212 of the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, authorized the allotment from flood control appropriations of not to exceed $3,000,000 for any one fiscal year for the construction 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 approved 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 submission of preliminary examination and survey reports. In addition to funds in the amount of $7,500 previously allotted, funds were allotted during fiscal year 1953 as follows: Mission Creek at Cashmere, Wash., $3,500 (August 14, 1952), $600 (April 1, 1953), and $385.02 (May 12, 1953). Funds were revoked during the fiscal year as follows: West Spring Creek at Kalispell, Mont., $750 (April 1, 1953), and $199.30 (May 12, 1953). Hot Springs Creek, Hot Springs, Mont., $185.72 (May 12,1953). Total allotments to June 30, 1953, have been $10,850. Operations during the fiscal year included: West Spring Creek, Kalispell, Mont.: The project report was sub- mitted by the district engineer December 8, 1952, recommending that no Federal project for control of floods of West Spring Creek be under- taken at this time, because local cooperation could not be assured. The report was concurred in by the division engineer, February 24, 1953, and approved by the Chief of Engineers March 10, 1953. Costs and expenditures were $566.78, all for new work. Hot Springs Creek, Hot Springs, Mont.: The project report, recom- mending that no Federal project be constructed at this time, submitted 1958 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 by the district engineer June 13, 1952, was concurred in by the division engineer August 8, 1952. Costs were $56.69, all for new work. Expen- ditures were $441.01. Mission Creek at Cashmere, Wash.: Project report studies were completed, and report was substantially completed. Local interests have assured required local cooperation. Costs and expenditures were $4,441.51. Costs during the fiscal year were $5,065.28, all for new work. Expenditures were $5,449.30. Total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1953, have been $10,806.49, all for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June . . . . _30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated_- I . .------------ .------------ $5,000.00 $2,500.00 $3,350.00 $10, 850. 00 Cost --....------.-...... -43. 07 5,303.14 5,065. 28 10,806.49 Expenditures--........ ------------------............ ............ ----------------............ 5, 357. 19 5, 449. 30 10, 806. 49 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 $43. 51 _---------------_------- Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954--_----- __, 43. 51 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON DISTRICT This district comprises southeastern Washington, exclusive of the watershed of the Columbia River and tributaries above and in- cluding the Yakima River, Wash.; all of Idaho, except the northern part and a small southeastern portion; a portion of western Wyoming; a small part of northwestern Utah; part of northeastern Nevada and all of eastern Oregon. District engineer: Col. W. H. Mills, Corps of Engineers, to April 1, 1953; Col. F. S. Tandy, Corps of Engineers since that date. Division engineer of the North Pacific division, Portland, Oreg., comprising the Portland, Oreg., Seattle, Wash., Walla Walla, Wash., and Alaska districts; Col. E. C. Itschner, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS . Navigation Flood Control-Continued Page Page 1. Snake River, Oreg., Wash., 16. Preliminary examinations, and Idaho___-_---__ 1959 surveys, and contingencies 2.0:McNary Lock and Dam, for flood control ........ 1974 Columbia River, Oreg _ -- 1962 17. Inspection of completed flood 3. Examinations, surveys, and control works _ 1974 contingencies -- (general) 1964 18. Inactive flood control proj- ects _- - - - - -- - - - 1974 4. Plant allotment_ ......... 1964 19. Snagging and clearing under 5. Inactive rivers and harbors authority of Section 2 of projects-------------- 1965 the Flood Control Act 6. Miscellaneous activities .... 1965 approved August 28, 1937, as amended_____ 1975 Flood Control 20. Miscellaneous activities -- 1975 7. Columbia River Basin, local 21. Emergency flood control work flood protection projects _ 1965 under authority of Public Laws 138 and 318, 78th 8. Jackson Hole, Snake River, Congress; Public Law 75, Wyo -- - - - - - - 1966 79th Congress; and Public 9. Heise-Roberts Area, Snake Laws 102 and 858, 80th River, Idaho_ 1967 Congress_ 1977 10. Lucky Peak Reservoir, Boise 22. Emergency flood control work River, Idaho 1967 under authority of the 11. Pullman, Palouse. River, Flood Control Act ap- Wash- 1969 proved Aug. 18, 1941, as 12. Colfax, Palouse River, Wash_ 1970 amended_ 1978 23. Small flood control projects 13. Milton-Freewater, Walla under authority of section Walla River Oreg___. 1970 205, Public Law 858, 80th 14. Mill Creek, Wash__ _ 1971 Congress, as amended by 15. Dayton, Touchet River, section 212, Flood Control Wash _ .... 1973 Act of 1950_ 1978 1. SNAKE RIVER, OREG., WASH., AND IDAHO Location,. The Snake River, which is the largest tributary of Columbia River, rises in Yellowstone National Park, in the western part of Wyoming, flows in a general westerly direction for about 1,000 1959 1960 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 miles and empties into Columbia River near Pasco, Wash., 324 miles from the Pacific Ocean. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps of Oregon, Washington and Idaho.) Previous projects. No formal project for the improvement of Snake River was adopted by Congress prior to the act of June 13, 1902. Subsequent projects were adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 13, 1902, June 25, 1910 and August 30, 1935. For further details see page 1991 of Annual Report for 1915, page 1849 of Annual Report for 1938 and page 2676 of Annual Report for 1948. Existing project. This provides for the construction of such dams as are necessary and open channel improvement for purposes of pro- viding slack water navigation and irrigation between the mouth of Snake River and Lewiston, Idaho. The pool formed by McNary Dam will provide slack water from the mouth of Snake River to mile 9.7. For maintenance purposes the project also provides for any necessary work on the River between Lewiston and Johnson's Bar, Idaho, as authorized under previous projects. No channel dimen- sions are specified above Lewiston. A system of four dams between the mouth of Snake River and Lewiston has been approved. The estimated total cost, revised in 1953 including the installation of three power units at each dam is as follows: Dam 1, Ice Harbor, river mile 9.7----------------------------- $135,930, 000 Dam 2, Lower Monumental, river mile 44.7---------------------- 118, 000, 000 Dam 3, Little Goose, river mile 72.2----------------------------- 133, 000, 000 Dam 4, Lower Granite, river mile 113.1-------------------------111, 000, 000 Total----------- --- 497, 930, 000 The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. (See H. Doc. 704, 75th Cong., 3d Sess.) Local cooperation. No conditions were imposed by law. Terminal facilities. From the mouth of Snake River to Riparia, 67 miles, there are no wharves or warehouses on the river banks. From Riparia to Lewiston, Idaho, 73 miles, there are no wharves, but there are public and privately owned warehouses and grain ele- vators located at Penawawa, mile 91.5, Lewiston, mile 140, Asotin, mile 146 and between Asotin' and 11 miles above. Just above Lewis- ton, mile 140.5, there is a privately owned 40 by 60 foot wharf. On the left bank between Riparia and Lewiston there are several wheat warehouses formerly used for storage of wheat to be transferred to the railroad on the right bank. Operations and results during fiscal year. Reanalysis of design features of the Ice Harbor project, taking account of latest develop- ments in connection with McNary and The Dalles projects, was author- ized in July 1952 for the purpose of developing a firm project cost estimate. Pursuant thereto, additional surveys, foundation explora- tion and design studies for railroad relocations have been undertaken, a new real estate appraisal has been made and general phases of the preliminary design for the project have been completed, including RIVERS AND HARBORS-WALLA WALLA, WASH., DISTRICT 1961 foundation exploration for the right abutment, incorporation of pre- liminary powerhouse designs of the architect engineer in the project plan and reanalysis'and redesign of the fish facilities in accordance with latest developments for these facilities. Costs for the fiscal year were $131,152.15 for new work and $432.66 for maintenance, a total of $131,584.81. Expenditures were $137,622.25 for new work and $432.66 for maintenance, a total of $138,054.91. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction has not been initiated at any of the four dam sites. Engineering and design of Ice Harbor Dam is approximately 18 percent complete. Hydraulic design and model studies have been initiated and the preliminary stage of an architect engineer powerhouse design contract has been completed. Plans and specifications for the first step cofferdam are 75 percent complete. Engineering and design studies for dams 2, 3, and 4 are in a preliminary stage only. Preliminary plans on real estate, flow- age, and relocations covering the four dams have been completed and submitted to higher authority. Total costs under the existing project have been as follows: Description of work New work Maintenance Site selection, lands and damages (all dams)---- - -- -- $587, 499. 94 Ice Harbor Dam (dam 1)-------------------------- ------------ 846, 059. 01 Lower Monumental Dam (dam 2)_----- ------- ---- -- 43, 165. 84 - Maintenance of channel between Lewiston and Johnson's Bar__ --------------------------- $9, 825. 11 Total costs... ..----------------.............----------------------------- 1, 476, 724. 79 9, 825. 11 Total expenditures have been $1,475,354.89 for new work and $9,825.11 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 2 New work: Appropriated- ..... $300, 000. 00 $225, 000. 00 $87, 610. 93 -$240, 438. 29 $140, 000. 00 $1, 921, 936. 07 Cost---- --_ 381, 865. 73 109, 791.53 34, 894. 73 93. 38 131,152.15 1, 911, 488. 22 Expenditures ... _ 302, 470. 20 130, 092. 71 36, 076. 83 -95. 49 137, 622. 25 1, 910, 118. 32 Maintenance: Appropriated .----- -781. 01 6, 000. 00 5, 000. 00 -5, 000. 00 ........--- 214, 946. 70 Cost-------------------------- 4, 601.82 235. 22 336. 42 432. 66 214, 552. 82 Expenditures . ---- ---......... 4, 601. 67 235. 37 336. 42 432. 66 214, 552. 82 1 Includes $434,763.43 for new work and $204,727.71 for maintenance for previous projects. 2 In addition, $85,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds on previous project. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953___------ _______--_ $10, 447. 85 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 ......... _ 50, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ------- 60, 447. 85 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------------------- 496, 393, 000. 00 1962 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 2. McNARY LOCK AND DAM, COLUMBIA RIVER, OREG. ,Location. The site of this project is on the Columbia River, 292 miles above the mouth, near Umatilla, Oreg., and 3 miles above the mouth of the Umatilla River. Existing project. This project includes a dam, powerplant, navigation lock, and appurtenant facilities for purposes of naviga- tion, power development, and incidental irrigation. The proposed improvement provides principally for the improvement of navigation, creation of pool extending approximately 64 miles upstream to a point about 27 miles above Pasco, Wash. The dam, which will raise the normal water surface approximately 85 feet to elevation 340 mean sea level, will be approximately 7,600 feet long and will con- sist of an earth dam at the Oregon (south) abutment, a powerhouse, a spillway dam, a navigation lock, and an earth dam at the Washington (north) abutment. Suitable facilities for migrating fish, including fish ladders, will be provided. The powerhouse installation will comprise 14 units of 70,000 kilowatts each, making a total installed capacity of 980,000 kilowatts. The spillway dam will be 1,310 feet long and will be located in the north channel of the river. The overflow crest at 291 feet above sea level will be surmounted by 22 spillway gates capable of releasing the design flood of 2,200,000 cubic feet per second. The deck will be at elevation 361 and will provide a service roadway and tracks for the operation of two gantry cranes. The navigation lock will be a single type and will operate at all flows less than 800,000 cubic feet per second. The pool created by the spillway dam will provide a navigable channel with depths of 12 feet and over, between McNary Dam and the confluence of the Yakima River, a distance of approximately 43 miles. A controlling depth of 9 feet will be provided on Snake River from its mouth to a point approximately 10.2 miles above. All structures will be founded on a massive basalt flow that reaches a maximum thickness of 130 feet and directly overlies a sedimentary interbed. The principal data concerning the navigation lock and spillway dam are shown in the following table: Navigation ock Type----- ----------------------------- Single lift. Dimensions : Net clear width of chamber ----------- 86 feet. Net clear length_____ _-------______675 feet. Lift (vertical) : At extreme low water and normal pool__ 92 feet. At mean annual flow (190,000 cubic feet per second) -------------------- 84.4 feet. At average maximum flow (550,000 cubic feet per second) ----------------- 72.3 feet. Depth over miter sill at adopted low water (43,000 cubic feet per second) _------ 12 feet. Depth over upper sill at normal pool (eleva- tion 340) --------------------- 20 feet. Character of foundation_ --- __---- -Basalt flow. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WALLA WALLA, WASH., DISTRICT 1963 Spillway dam Overall length of spillway dam section.------. 1,310 feet. Type of construction___------, --- Concrete gravity. Elevation spillway crest-----------------291 feet above mean sea level. Elevation deck'_.....____..__----- - 361 -feet above mean sea level. Height, maximum (foundation to deck)-_. 158 feet. Type of control --- __ --------- Fixed wheel segmental lift gates. Number of gates---22.---------------- Size of gates__----------- ----------- 50 by 53 feet. Stilling basin type-__---...... __ __--Concrete apron with baffles. Normal pool elevation-............ __-- 340 feet above mean sea level. Maximum pool elevation______------------ 356.5 feet above mean sea level. Maximum spillway capacity at normal pool elevation _____----------------- 1,480,000 cubic feet per second. Maximum spillway qapacity at maximum _ ".......--2,200,000 pool elevation .....- cubic feet per second. The estimated cost of the dam, navigation lock, 14 power unit generating installation, fishways, and attendant buildings and grounds, revised in 1953 is $286,950,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. (See H. Doc. 704, 75th Cong., 3d sess.) Operations and results during fiscal year. Placing of concrete in powerhouse structure, nonoverflow dam, spillway dam and navigation lock upstream miter sill is in progress. The cofferdam has been re- moved. Installation of pumping unit No. 1 in fishway pumphouse was completed and placed in operation. Installation of turbines, generators, electrical equipment, fishway pump, piping, electrical distribution facilities, spillway gates, dif- fusion chamber valves, upstream miter gate for navigation lock, fish collection system machinery, gates and stoplogs is in progress by several contractors. Construction of stoplogs, lifting beams, and fish screens for main units and station service units was completed. All utility relocation was completed except minor cleanup and extraordinary maintenance resulting from the raising of the pool. Contracts for construction of Pasco and Kennewick Levees and pumping plants was completed except minor work on the Kennewick levees and pumping plants which is in progress. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of existing project which was started May 5, 1947, is now approximately 74 percent complete. Work on the Washington shore including the navigation lock is 98 percent complete; the north embankment is 99 percent complete. Fish facilities were completed except for installation of operating and control equipment which is 25 percent complete. The spillway super- structure consisting of 22 bays is complete except for minor work on deck structure, the powerhouse and intake structure is 90 percent complete; Oregon fishladder is complete except the installation of operating and control equipment; the south embankment is 95 percent complete; the fishway pumphouse building is complete and installa- tion of equipment is in progress. Relocation of 80.8 miles of railroad is 95 percent complete. Forty-two and five-tenths miles of state high- way and county roads is 95 percent complete and 57 miles of power and communication lines is 95 percent complete, and construction of 1964 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 levees is 95 percent complete: Construction of townsite is complete. The pool was raised to elevation 310 on April 26, 1953, and the pool is being maintained between elevations 310 to 316 until September 1953 and will be raised to elevation 335 by November 1, 1953, and to normal pool elevation of 340 as soon thereafter as river flow will permit. Total costs have been $205,193,219.95, all for new work. Expendi- tures have been $208,418,438.82. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated_--- $30,000,000.00 $35,000,000.00 $39,610,000.00 $42,900,000.00 $62,604,000.00 $217,689,000.00 Cost . -- 14,336,311.20 36,791,572.86 40,305,923.42 55,813,617.15 50,696,511.22205,193, 219.95 Expenditures.. 14,112,040.70 36,142,060.90 40,046,827.54 52,965,297.95 57,863,710.29 208, 418, 438. 82 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953------------------ - $1,802, 994. 33 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954--------- 126, 350, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ------ 24, 547, 005. 67 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ---------------------- 42, 911, 000. 00 SIncludes $2,000,000 for repayment of loan. 3. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The total cost of work for the fiscal year was $21,282.26 and expend- itures were $21,095.43, all for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ* ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated- ..... $20,300. 00 $16, 000. 00 $20, 000. 00 $17, 000. 00 $28, 750. 00 $102, 050. 00 Cost..----------------. 7, 095. 76 26, 114. 92 20, 232. 56 16,330. 51 21, 282. 26 91, 056. 01 Expenditures.------ -- 7, 430. 54 25, 368.10 21, 015. 05 15, 908. 23 21, 095. 43 90, 817. 35 4. PLANT ALLOTMENT, WALLA WALLA, WASH., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated---------- ---------- ----------- - --------------- Cost----------------- - Expenditures---..... -- $973, 082.71 $669,471. 56 $34, 020. 61 -$121, 066.89 -$133, 096.13 -- $523, 753. 56 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ------ $519, 433.46 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-- -519, 433.46 FLOOD CONTROL---WALLA WALLA, WASH., DISTRICT 1965 5. INACTIVE RIVERS AND HARBORS PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report June 30, 1951 amount Name of project see annual required to report complete for- New work Maintenance mplete Umatilla Harbor---------------------------- 1952 ----- ------------- 1 $552,000, 1 No funds appropriated for work. 6. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Clearwater, Snake, and Salmon Sec. 6, River and Harbor - ........- Rivers, Oreg. and Idaho (supp. Act, Aug. 30, 1935. 308 report). Columbia and Snake Rivers, Senate Public Works Com- - - - Oreg., Wash., and Idaho, for mittee resolution, Jan. further improvement in the vi- 28, 1947. cinity of Umatilla, Oreg. Salmon, Snake, and Clearwater Sec. 6, River and Harbor -...............- - - - - . Rivers, Oreg. and Idaho (supp. Act, Aug. 30, 1935. 308 report). Snake and Columbia Rivers, Senate Public Works Com- - - -- Oreg., Wash., and Idaho for mittee resolution, Jan. further improvement in the vi- 28, 1947. cinity of Umatilla, Oreg. Snake, Clearwater, and Salmon Sec. 6, River and Harbor -------------------------- Rivers, Oreg. and Idaho (supp. Act, Aug. 30, 1935. 308 report). Umatilla, Oreg., for further im- Senate Public Works Com- _--- provement of the Columbia mittee resolution, Jan. and Snake Rivers, Oreg., Wash., 28, 1947. and Idaho, in vicinity of. 7. COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN, LOCAL FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECTS Location. The improvements included in this project are located along the Columbia River and its tributaries within the confines of the Walla Walla, Wash., district. Existing project. The Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950, approved a general comprehensive plan for the Columbia River Basin for flood control and other purposes as set forth in House Document 531, 81st Congress, 2d session, and authorized the sum of $75 million to be appropriated for the partial accomplishment of certain projects. Of this authorization, an amount not to exceed $15 million was author- ized for the construction of local flood protection works throughout the Columbia River Basin, subject to the conditions that all work undertaken pursuant to this authority shall be economically justified prior to construction, and local cooperation specified in the 1936 Flood Control Act, as amended, shall be required. Protection to the 1966 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 following areas, located in the Walla Walla district, is being con- sidered under this latter authorization: Project Federal Cost Grande Ronde Valley, Oreg. - -- $4, 445, 000 Portneuf River and Marsh Creek, Idaho- - ______- ___----- -1, 186, 000 'Umatilla River, Oreg-1___1______ ________----------, 060, 000 Touchet River, Wash_________________________---- - - 472, 000 ileise-Roberts extension, Idaho-.... ________________-----___ 4, 837, 000 Boise Valley, Idaho------------------------------------------ 5, 316, 000 Lower Walla Walla River, Wash--------------------------------- 357, 000 Blackfoot Area, Snake River, Idaho-------------------------------- 71, 000 Blackfoot River, Idaho __________________- -________ 433, 000 Shelley Area, Idaho------------ --------------------------------- 49, 000 Little Wood River, Idaho ______- - -- __ -- ___----- 178, 000 Kendrick, Potlatch River, Idaho_-----.-.------------------------- 73, 000 Mill Creek, Wash------------------------------------------------ 108, 000 Payette Valley, Idaho--------------------------------------- 1, 058, 000 Teton River, Idaho------_-------------------- 659, 000 Malheur River, ()reg- ---------------------------------- 414, 000 South Fork, Clearwater River, Idaho______-- ---------- _ 98, 000 Palouse River, Wash ___------- 494, 000 Mud Lake area, Idaho -------------- 649, 000 Weiser River, Idaho_ ____----- 000 7-----------756, Whitebird Creek, Idaho------------- 61, 000 Camas Creek, Idaho------------------ --------------------------- 660, 000 1The economic justification of work proposed for this area has been established in com- pliance with conditions set forth in the Flood Control Act of 1950. Local cooperation. Section 3 of the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, as amended, applied to all the flood control projects. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year. No work has been done under this project. There have been no costs and no expenditures. 8. JACKSON HOLE, SNAKE RIVER, WYO. Location. This project is located on both banks of the Snake River in the vicinity of Wilson, Wyo. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for a levee with full riprap protection on the right bank, extending from a knoll at the circle H ranch, which is approximately 9.2 miles upstream from the Jackson-Wilson Highway Bridge, to a point approximately 2.5 miles below the same bridge, a total length of 11.7 miles; also a levee with full riprap protection along the left bank, extending approxi- mately 0.9 of a mile immediately upstream from the Jackson-Wilson Highway Bridge. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved May 17, 1950 (Public Law 516, 81st Cong., 2d sess.). The estimated cost revised in 1953 is $1,915,000 for construction. The costs of rights-of-way are to be paid by local interests. Local cooperation. Section 3 of the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, as amended, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year. No work has been done on this project. There have been no costs and no expenditures. FLOOD CONTROL--WALLA WALLA, WASH., DISTRICT 1967 9. HEISE-ROBERTS AREA, SNAKE RIVER, IDAHO Location. This project is located on both banks of the Snake River between the towns of Heise and Roberts in eastern portion of Idaho, approximately 20 miles northeast of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Existing project. This provides for channel improvement of the Snake River at selected points between Heise and Roberts, Idaho, by channel clearing, alignment changes, levee construction and bank protection works. This work is a part of a multipurpose project on the Snake River, Idaho, which also includes the construction of the Palisades Dam by the Bureau of Reclamation for operation in the combined interest of flood control, irrigation, and power. The existing project was authorized by Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 452, 77th Cong., 1st sess.). The estimate of cost, revised in 1953 is $1,575,905 for construction. The costs of lands and damages is to be paid by local interests. Local cooperation. Assurances of local cooperation have been furnished. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Special report on project adequacy is approximately 97 percent complete. Construction on emergency controls on outlets through flood walls is 50 percent complete. Total costs for the fiscal year were $32,384.48 and expenditures were $34,125.50, all for new work. Conditions at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project as described in definite project report entitled "Heise-Roberts and Weiser Areas, Snake River, Idaho" dated January 29, 1948, is 100 percent complete. Construction on emergency controls on outlets through flood walls, being done by hired labor, is 50 percent complete. Total costs have been $1,570,660.21 and expenditures have been $1,567,593.48, all for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June . 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated- ........---- 000. 00 $340, 300. 00 $351, $9,000. 00 $78,000. 00 -$1,095.00 575, $1, 00 905. 453,750.74 Cost...---------------- 207,792.18 416.30 177, 54,468.29 32,384.48 1,570,660.21 ........ Expenditures------- 468, 693. 87 209, 383. 56 183, 075. 79 50, 716. 91 34, 125. 50 1, 567, 593. 48 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------------------- $5, 244. 79 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954__----------- 5, 244. 79 10. LUCKY PEAK RESERVOIR, BOISE RIVER, IDAHO Location. On the Boise River in southwestern Idaho approxi- mately 9 miles southeast of the city of Boise, and approximately 12 miles downstream from Arrowrock Reservoir. 1968 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for con- struction of a rolled earthfill dam approximately 250 feet high and 1,700 feet long at the crest, with a reservoir providing a total storage, at normal pool level, of 306,000 acre-feet. The spillway will be located on the left abutment and will be designed to pass 123,000 cubic feet per second at maximum pool. Its discharge will be con- trolled by automatically operated tainter gates. The outlet works are to be located on the left abutment and consists of a tunnel con- trolled by Howell-Bunger valves. The plan contemplates the joint use of storage in Lucky Peak, Arrowrock, and Anderson Ranch Reservoirs. Operations of the dam as a flood control facility will be by the Department of the Army under the direction of the Secretary of the Army with the under- standing that complete or partial joint use of the storage in the three reservoirs may be undertaken at such time as may be agreed upon by the Secretary of the Army, Secretary of the Interior, and local in- terests concerned with flood control and use of irrigation water. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. The latest (1953) approved estimated project cost is $19,300,000. Local cooperation. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year. Contract for completion of diversion channel, cofferdams, main dam and excavation of spillway progressed to 87 percent of completion, and contract for completion of outlet works, intake tower, penstocks, manifold intake bridge and spillway concrete is 14 percent complete. Construction of low intake tower and outlet diversion structures was completed. Relocation of Idaho State Highway No. 21 was completed except for interim and final surfacing which is being deferred to a later date. Erection of Mores Creek Bridge, a part of Highway 21, has progressed to 90 percent of completion and the relocation of the Arrowrock County Road is 85 percent complete. Memorandum of understanding was completed with the Bureau of Reclamation for alteration of their facilities affected by the dam and work is progressing under their direction. Conditions at end of fiscal year. Construction of the existing proj- ect, which was initiated in November 1949, is now 64 percent complete. A diversion and control tunnel was completed in March 1951 and a portion of the intake tower was completed under contract awarded December 1951 and completed July 1952. Supply contracts for all operating and control equipment have been awarded with initial de- liveries scheduled for next fiscal year. Revisions to Arrowrock Dam covered by memorandum of understanding with the Bureau of Recla- mation have been initiated and will be completed during the next fiscal year. FLOOD CONTROL---WALLA WALLA, WASH., DISTRICT 1969 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ........ $590, 000. 00 $3,000,000.00 $2,400,000.00 $3,800,000.00 $4,975,000.00 $14, 955, 000. 00 Cost- 339, 844. 79 1,099,374.91 3,499,735.87 2,784,968.83 4,482,799.59 12, 364,789.84 Expenditures -------- 383, 417. 65 921, 826. 90 3,178,851.36 2,652,609.57 4,995,512.67 12, 285, 085. 16 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_________________--___ $1, 570, 346. 76 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954___________ 1, 500, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954________ 3, 070, 346. 76 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project______ ____-____________ 2, 845, 000. 00 11. PULLMAN, PALOUSE RIVER, WASH. Location. This project is located on south fork of Palouse River at Pullman in eastern Washington. Emisting project. This provides for flood control at Pullman, Wash., by the improvement of the channel of the south fork of Palouse River, the construction of levees, raising existing flood and retaining wall, and revetment work. The latest 1953 approved estimate of cost for new work, is $1,451,- 000 for construction. The cost of lands and damages is to be paid by local interests. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 888, 77th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation. In addition to the usual requirements, local interests are required to accomplish at their own expense the street, railroad, and bridge modifications necessary for the construction of the project. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. There was no work accomplished during the fiscal year. There were no costs or expenditures. Conditions at end of fiscal year. No construction work has been done. Approval of definite project report and additional studies pertaining thereto has not been received from Office, Chief of Engi- neers. Total costs have been $49,267.33. Expenditures have been $49,- 267.33, all for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated .--.- $10, 000. 00 $11, 000. 00 $15, 000. 00 -$11, 732. 67 __ $49, 267. 33 Cost__----------- - 12, 986. 89 11,113. 49 12, 215. 04 1, 506. 62 ____________ 49, 267. 33 Expenditures - -. 12, 984. 58 10, 670. 16 12, 734. 04 1, 506. 62 ------------ 49, 267. 33 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------- $1,401, 732. 67 278038-53---votL. 2--62 1970 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 12. COLFAX, PALOUSE RIVER, WASH. Location. This project is located on the Palouse River and the south fork of the Palouse River at and adjacent to their conflu- ence and on Spring Flat Creek in eastern Washington. Existing project. This provides for flood control works in the vicinity of and through Colfax, Wash., by channel enlargement and modification, levees, floodwalls, and revetments. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost is $2,361,000 for construction. The cost of lands and damages is to be paid by local interests. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 888, 77th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation. In addition to the usual requirements, local interests are required to accomplish at their own expense the street railroad, and bridge modifications necessary for the construction of the project. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. There was no work accomplished during the fiscal year. There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Conditions at end of fiscal year. No construction work has been done. Detailed project plans were resubmitted to North Pacific Divi- sion, May 18, 1951. Total costs have been $73,851.07. Total expendi- tures have been $73,851.07. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June S 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated......... $15, 000. 00 $25, 000. 00 -$6, 000. 00 -$148. 93 ------------ $73, 851. 07 Cost . 24, 113. 86 4, 585. 74 14, 267. 17 -1. 84 ------------ - 73, 851.07 Expenditures---------........ 24, 302. 47 4, 443. 99 14, 205.02 202.06 ------------ 73, 851.07 Other new work data : Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ----- $2, 287, 148. 93 13. MILTON-FREEWATER, WALLA WALLA RIVER, OREG. Location. On both banks of the Walla Walla River between Joe West and McCoy Bridges in the vicinity of Freewater and Milton, Oreg., 8 miles south of Walla Walla, Wash. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for chan- nel rectification and improvement of approximately 7 miles of Walla Walla River in the vicinity of the towns of Milton and Freewater, Oreg. The lower 5.3 miles, between McCoy Bridge and the Milton powerplant, will be protected by levees with necessary revetment and channel improvement designed for a flood of 18,600 cubic feet per second. The upper 1.7 miles, extending from the Milton powerplant upstream to Joe West Bridge, will be improved by some channel clear- ing and rectification. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, H. Doc. 719, 76th Congress, 3d session. FLOOD CONTROL---WALLA WALLA, WASH., DISTRICT 1971 The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost is $890,000 for construc- tion, and $59,600 for lands and damages to be paid by local interests. The project will provide protection for the towns of Milton and Freewater and for other lower lying areas in the Walla Walla River Valley from Milton, Oreg., to McCoy Bridge against floods with a discharge about two times as great as that of the maximum flood of record, which occurred in 1931. Local cooperation. Assurances of local cooperation have been fur- nished. Local interests have contributed $6,300 to cover the cost of their portion of diversion structures. Operations and results during fiscal year. No work was accom- plished during the fiscal year. Total costs for the fiscal year were $147.54, all for new work. Expenditures were $416.97. Conditions at end of fiscal year. Construction of levee and channel improvement has been completed throughout sections 1 to 6, inclusive, This includes all levees and revetments on the project. Remaining work consists of channel from the up- stream limit of the project to station 108. This work is indefinitely 'improvement postponed pending reopening by sponsors. Total costs have been $884,690.45 for new work. Expenditures have been $884,690.45. In addition, costs and expenditures for new work from contributed funds amounted to $6,300. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 New work: Appropriated--------......... $300, 000. 00 $640, 000.00 ------------ ---------- -- $125, 000.00 $890, 000. 00 Cost----------------- ....... 49, 542. 26 388, 853. 04 $273, 981. 27 $123, 105. 80 147. 54 884, 690. 45 Expenditures-------- 225, 161. 71 186, 334.38 300, 734. 97 123, 099. 88 416. 97 884, 690. 45 1In addition, $6,300 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953----------------------- $3, 909. 55 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954-.------------ 3, 909. 55 14. MILL CREEK, WASH. Location. Near Walla Walla, Wash., on Mill Creek, a tributary of the Walla Walla River. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for construc- tion of flood control works consisting of a storage dam, outlet works, diversion works, division structures and improvement of a stretch of Mill Creek Channel, including the reconstruction of the Otis and Merriam Street Bridges across Mill Creek in the city of Walla Walla, Wash. The storage dam, which forms a reservoir of 6,000 acre-feet capac- ity, is a rolled earthfill structure 145 feet high, 3,200 feet long at the crest, and 800 feet wide at the base. Flood water is diverted storage 1972 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 by means of diversion work on Mill Creek consisting of a rolled earth- fill dam 1,700 feet long and 20 feet high, with a concrete spillway section and headworks at the left abutment, and a concrete lined canal leading from the headworks to the storage reservoir. Stored water is subsequently released through outlet works consisting of a steel lined concrete conduit through the base of the storage dam and a canal 5,900 feet in length from the dam to Mill Creek. The normal flow of water past the diversion works is apportioned, by means of two con- crete division structures, to the three delta streams, Yellowhawk, Gar- rison, and Mill Creek. The project controls the entire Mill Creek drainage area of 85 square miles and cares for a flood of 11,400 second- feet. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, modified the project in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Document 719, 76th Congress, 3d session. Cost of the completed project was $2,162,155. Local cooperation. For the project, except for Mill Creek through the city of Walla Walla, section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. For the section of Mill Creek through the city of Walla Walla, Wash., local interests will provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements and rights-of-way necessary for construction of the project, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from improvement. Assur- ances of compliance with these requirements received from local in- terests were approved by the division engineer, March 2, 1948. Local interests have contributed $80,000 toward the cost of channel improve- ment through the city of Walla Walla. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: Piezome- ter and seepage studies were conducted. Ordinary maintenance and repairs were continued. Reservoir regulation was routine except for diversion for bed sealing. Streamflow was normal. Reservoir regu- lation manual will be resubmitted for approval in September 1953. Total cost for the fiscal year was $17,290.22, all for maintenance. Expenditures were $16,978.62. Conditions at end of fiscal year. Construction of the dam and appurtenant works was completed in 1942. An auxiliary outlet canal from the dam to Russell Creek and construction of additional drain- age at the toe of the dam were completed in 1944. Paving of the channel through city of Walla Walla was completed in 1948. Com- paction of reservoir area, installation of seepage relief wells, grouting of interior drains, and installation of a new sluice gate were com- pleted in 1949 and 1950. Diversion of water for bed-sealing opera- tions carried out during 1952. Total cost has been $2,542,420.77, of which $2,162,155.38 was for new work and $380,265.39 for maintenance. Expenditures have been $2,541,304.54. In addition, costs and expenditures for new work from contributed funds amounted to $80,000. FLOOD CONTROL-WALLA WALLA, WASH., DISTRICT 1973 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 1 New work: Appropriated- .-- __. $559, 900. 00 $58, 800. 00 -$95, 439. 28-----------.---------...... $2, 162, 155. 38 Cost---------------........ 592, 819. 58 36, 432. 79 4,010.80 ...----------- --------- 2, 162, 155. 38 Expenditures ..----. 575, 143. 66 36,324. 37 4, 195. 28- ...--------- .....------------ 2, 162, 155. 38 .Maintenance: -_251, 000. 00 Appropriated- -_-_-. 18, 000. 00 -7, 000., 00 $15, 000. 00 $17, 200. 00 386, 100. 00 Cost --------- ---- 50, 288. 63 196, 695. 89 23, 244. 75 14, 899. 44 17, 290. 22 380, 265. 39 Expenditures--..------213, 059. 09 25, 420. 84 29, 439. 48 16, 555. 78 16, 978. 62 379,149. 16 1In addition, $80,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. 15. DAYTON, TOUCHET RIVER, WASH. Location. On both banks of the Touchet River, through the city ,of Dayton, 25 miles northeast of Walla Walla, Wash. Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of earth and gravel levees and enlargement and straightening of the channel through the city of Dayton, Wash. The project will provide protection for the city of Dayton against floods with a dis- pcharge more than 1.5 times as great as that of the maximum flood of record which occurred in 1931. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941. The latest (1953) ap- proved estimate of cost is $542,000 for construction and $10,000 for lands and damages to be paid for by local interests. Local cooperation. See pages 4-5 for requirements. Informal as- surances of local cooperation have been received. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. There were no -costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year. No construction work has been done. Redesign of this project will be required due to channel changes since original plans and specifications were completed. Total costs have been $16,063.99. Expenditures have been $16,063.99. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated-------------------- ---- -$4, 236. 01-- ..------.......-- 16,063.99 ..--- ----------------- Cost_ $141. 28 --------------------------------.. ---------- 16, 063. 99 Expenditures--- ------ 145. 28 ...------------ ...------------.....----------------------.. 16, 063. 99 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project----- --- -- $525, 936. 01 1974 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 16. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL Total cost of work during the fiscal year was $32,554.26 and expendi- tures were $30,862.57, all for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated--- ----- $86, 158. 19 $117, 600. 00 $120, 000. 00 $18, 400. 00 $50, 100. 00. $552, 026 40 , Cost..------------------ 55, 007. 52 146,1996.36 112, 461. 93 27, 081. 93 32, 554. 26 533, 878. 40 Expenditures --------- 44, 742. 25 154, 448. 41 108, 321. 78 30, 224. 64 30, 862. 57 528, 367. 86 17. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED FLOOD CONTROL WORKS In addition to a previous allotment of $1,500, an allotment of $1,000 was received in August 1953 for inspection of various completed flood control works to insure that projects are being maintained by local interests. Operations during the fiscal year 1953 consisted of inspection of flood control works at the following locations: North Lewiston, on the Clearwater River, Idaho ; Heise-Roberts area, Snake River, Idaho; Falk Bridge, Payette River, Idaho; Strunk-Stillwell, Boise River, Idaho; Portneuf River, Payette River levees, and Boise River levees, Idaho; Jackson Hole, Snake River, Wyo.; Umatilla River, Catherine Creek, and Milton-Freewater, Oreg.; Mill Creek and Touchet River, Wash. Cost during the fiscal year 1953 were $651.82 and expenditures were $383, all for maintenance. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June _ -30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated......... . _ _- ---------- ...... $1,500. 00 ------------ $1,000. 00 $2, 500. 00 Cost- .............. Expenditures-----..... - --- --- ------------ _ ----__ 174. 60 $579, 15 651. 82 1,405. 57 ___-_ -- 126.07 627.68 383. 00 1, 136. 75 18. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see Annual required to Report complete for-- New work Maintenance com Pendleton, Umatilla River, Oreg- ____- - - ___- 1939 $143, 262. 83 -----........... (1) Malheur improvement district near Weiser, Snake River, Idaho- .. 1949 319. 39 ............. 2 $49, 680. 61 Pilot Rock, Birch Creek, Oreg.-----------__-__ 1949 3, 700. 00 -------------- 2141, 300. 00 Pendleton, Umatilla River, Oreg - 1950 .....-.---- -_ --- -. 2 607, 000. 00 Lewiston, Clarkston levees ..................... 1950 -- -------------- 3, 750, 000. 00 1Completed. ' No funds appropriated for work. FLOOD CONTROL-WALLA WALLA, WASH., DISTRICT 1975 19.' 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 million from the flood control appropriations for any 1 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 interests of flood control: Provided,That not more than $50,000 shall be allotted for this purpose for any single stream from the appropriations for any 1 fiscal year. In addition to funds previously allotted amounting to $176,861.05, funds in the amount of $35,561.32 were allotted during fiscal year 1953, making a total of $212,422.37, all for new work. In addition, local interests at Waitsburg, Wash., have contributed $20,000 to cover cost of their portion of Touchet River project. Operations during the fiscal year consisted of preparation of plans and specifications for channel clearing and snagging at Owyhee River, Oreg. Total costs from Federal funds during the fiscal year were $1,286.09. Expenditures were $1,188.80, all for new work. Total costs have been $163,708.46. Expenditures have been $163,- 561. 17. In addition, costs and expenditures from contributed funds amount to $20,000, all for new work. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 1 New work: $25, 000. 00 .......... Appropriated-........ $70, 000. 00 $35, 561. 32 ........-------- $212,422.37 Cost . ..--.. ..- 29, 833. 90 ------------ 39, 090. 31 $16, 471. 01 1, 286. 09 163, 708. 46 Expenditures --------... 29, 846. 65 ------------ 26, 088. 49 29, 422. 83 1,188. 80 163, 561. 17 1In addition, $20,000 for new work was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953--_________-___-_______--_- $48, 661.20 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 ________ 48, 661.20 20. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and commvittee resolutions Date trans- Document Recomi Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Big Wood River and tributaries, Senate Public Works Comn- ......---....-.......- Blaine County, Idaho, Snake mittee resolution, Apr. River and tributaries, with a 20, 1948. view of flood protection on. Boise River, Idaho, to provide Senate Public Works Com- flood protection along Dry Creek, mittee resolution, Mar. Idaho. 4,1947. Cascade storage project, Payette Flood Control Act, Mar. ........ _.................. River, Idaho. 4, 1937. Clearwater River (Snake, Clear Sec. 6, River and Harbor ......................... water, and Salmon Rivers), Act, Aug. 30, 1935. Oreg., and Idaho (supp. 308). 1976 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Dry Creek, Boise River, Idaho, Senate Public Works Com- to provide flood protection. mittee resolution, Mar. 4, 1947. Grande Ronde River and tribu- Flood Control Act, Aug taries, Oregon. 28, 1937. D o.------------------- ----- Flood Control Act, Mar. 4, 1937. Do_ __ ... Flood Control Act, June 13,1934. Heise-Roberts area, Idaho, Snake Commerce Committee res- River Basin. olution, Sept. 24, 1943. Marsh Creek, and along Portneuf Flood Control Committee River, Idaho, in the Pocatello resolution, July 23, 1946. area, Snake River Basin, for flood protection. Marsh Creek and, Portneuf River, Commerce Committee res- Idaho, in the Pocatello area. olution, July 27, 1946. Snake River Basin, for flood protection. Mill Creek, Wash., for flood pro- Commerce Committee res- tection, at Walla Walla, Wash. olution, Mar. 5, 1946. Palouse and Touchet Rivers, Wash- House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, July 6, 1949. Palouse River, Idaho, Wash., and Senate Public Works Com- Oreg. mittee resolution, Apr. 15, 1949. Payette River, Idaho ........- _. Flood Control Act, Mar. 4, 1937. Payette River, Idaho, Cascade _- do . ..------------ --. storage project. Pocatello area, Portneuf River, Flood Control Committee and along Marsh Creek, Idaho, resolution, July 23, 1946. Snake River Basin for flood pro- tection. Do -..._.__......-.......... Commerce Committee reso- lution, July 27, 1946. Portneuf River in the Pocatello Flood Control Committee area, and along Marsh Creek, resolution, July 23, 1946. Idaho, Snake River Basin, for flood protection. D o----------------- _-_ Commerce Committee res- --------------- olution, July 27, 1946. Powder River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. --------------- Oregon. 28, 1937. Powder River, Oreg _ .. Flood Control Act, Mar. --------------- 4, 1937. Salmon River, Oreg., Snake, Clear- Sec. 6, River and Harbor water, and Salmon Rivers, Oreg. Act, Aug. 30, 1935. and Idaho (supp. 308). Snake River and tributaries, with Senate Public Works Com- a view to flood protection on mittee resolution, Apr. Big Wood River and tributar- 20, 1948. ies, Blaine County, Idaho. Snake River Basin, Heise-Roberts Commerce Committee res- area, Idaho. olution, Sept. 24, 1943. Snake River Basin (partial report ....do .--- on Columbia River and tribu- taries). Snake River Basin, for flood pro- Flood Control Committee ... tection along Portneuf River, resolution, July 23, 1946. Idaho, in the Pocatello area, and along Marsh Creek, Idaho. Snake River Basin, for flood pro- Commerce Committee res- tection along Portneuf River, olution, July 27, 1946. Idaho, in the Pocatello area, and along Marsh Creek, Idaho. Snake River and tributaries, Wy- Flood Control Committee oming, flood control and bank resolution, Nov. 10, 1943. erosion, protection in vicinity of Wilson, Wyo. FLOOD CONTROL-WALLA WALLA, WASH., DISTRICT 1977 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Snake, Clearwater, and Salmon Rivers, Oreg. and Idaho (supp. Sec. 6, River and Harbor Act, Aug. 30, 1935. - 308). Touchet River, Wash _ ________ Senate Public Works Com- ______________ ___ mittee resolution, Apr. 15, 1949. To u ch e t an d Palou s e R iv er s , W a sh _ Ho u s e P ubl ic W or k s C om - _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mittee resolution, July 6, 1949. Umatilla River, Oreg____________ Commerce Committee res- olution, Mar. 23, 1939. Walla Walla, Mill Creek, Wash., for Commerce Committee res- flood protection of. olution, Mar. 5, 1946. Weiser River, Idaho_______ _____ Flood Control Act, Mar. 4, ........ ___ 1937. Wilson, Snake River and tribu- Flood Control Committee............. taries, Wyoming, flood control resolution, Nov. 10, 1943. and bank erosion protection in vicinity of. 21. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS 138 AND 318, 78TH CONGRESS; PUBLIC LAW 75, 79TH CONGRESS; AND PUBLIC LAWS 102 AND 858, 80TH CONGRESS Because of the heavy demands for emergency repair work to flood control structures damaged or destroyed by the disastrous floods which occurred in the spring of 1943, 1944, and 1948, Congress, in the act approved July 12, 1943, Public Law 138, 78th Congress; in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public Law 318, 78th Congress; in the act approved June 5, 1945, Public Law 75, 79th Congress; in the act ap- proved June 23, 1947, Public Law 102, 80th Congress; and in the act approved June 30, 1948, Public Law 858, 80th Congress, authorized the amounts of $10 million, $12 million, $12 million, $15 million, and $25 million, respectively, to be appropriated 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 strengthening of levees and other flood control works which had been threatened or destroyed by recent floods or which may be threatened or destroyed by later floods. In addition to funds in the amount of $1,801,425.13 previously al- lotted, funds in the amount of $38,659.86 were allotted during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1953, for emergency repair work pursuant to the act approved June 30, 1948. Operations and results during fiscal year. Design was completed for emergency repair work for Ford Smith and Galloway locations, Weiser River, Idaho. Total costs for the fiscal year were $30,319.75. Expenditures were $30,315.99. Total costs to June 30, 1953, have been $1,820,922.87. Expenditures have been $1,820,919.11, all for maintenance. 1978 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto19491 Maintenance: Appropriated- ....-- $651, 500. 00 $136, 512. 84 $48, 248. 32 -$19, 622. 61 $38, 659. 86 $1, 840, 084. 99 Cost--------------- 484,161.95 182, 721. 75 154, 057. 50 35, 373. 61 30, 319. 75 1, 820, 922. 87 Expenditures ...------ 142, 653. 89 475, 716.18 193, 642. 50 35, 471. 73 30, 315. 99 1, 820, 919. 11 1In addition, $44,000 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. 22. 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, authorized an emergency fund in the amount of $15 million to be expended in rescue work, or in the repair, restoration, or maintenance of flood control work threatened or destroyed by flood. In addition to funds in the amout of $591,094.49 previously allotted, funds in the amount of $96,000 were allotted during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1953. Operations during the fiscal year consisted of completion of emer- gency repair work at the following locations: Koon location, Snake River, Idaho; Little Wood River, Carey, :Idaho; Slate and Allen loca- tion, Boise River, Idaho. Design of revetment of existing levee at Ferry Butte Road location, Snake River, Idaho, has progressed to 90 percent of completion. Total costs during the fiscal year were $101,794.66. Expenditures were $101,554.74. Total costs to June 30, 1953, have been $633,088.10. Expenditures have been $632,362.03, all for maintenance. In addi- tion, $20,000 was previously expended from contributed funds at Silver Bridge, Boise River, Idaho. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 Maintenance: ........ Appropriated---- $36, 000. 00 $90, 000. 00 -----------..... $65, 841. 07 $96, 000. 00 $687, 094.49 Cost_--------------- 71,845.89 $31, 442.15 .1,832. 99 279.80 45, 101, 794.66 633, 088. 10 80, 196. 09 Expenditures------.... . 80 33, 099. 06 44, 969. 73 101, 554. 74 632,362. 03 1 In addition, $20,000 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. 23. SMALL FLOOD CONTRO~L PROJECTS UNDER AUTHORITY SECTION 205 OF PUBLIC LAW 858, 80TH CONGRESS, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 212, FLOOD CONTROL ACT, 1950 Section 205 of Public Law 858, as amended by section 212 of Flood Control Act of 1950, authorized the Secretary of the Army to allot from any appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for flood con- trol, not to exceed $3 million for any 1 fiscal year, for the construction of small flood control projects not specifically authorized by Congress FLOOD CONTROL---WALLA WALLA, WASH., DISTRICT 1979 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, provided that not more than $150,000 shall be al- lotted for this purpose at any single locality from the appropriations for any 1 fiscal year. A revocation in the amount of $67,123.76 was made during fiscal year 1953 from a total of $234,092.82 previously allotted, leaving a balance of $166,969.06 for work under this authorization. Operations during the fiscal year consisted of completion of project report for Ahsahka, Clearwater River, Idaho, and Lower Dry Creek location, Walla Walla River, Wash. Work is underway on project report for channel improvement at Bancroft location, Portneuf River, Idaho, and Deep Creek location, Potlatch, Idaho. Reports have been completed on the following loca- tions: Ahsahka, Clearwater River, Idaho; Lower Dry Creek location, Tributary of the Walla Walla River, Wash.; Tomanovich-Salmon City, Salmon River, Idaho; South Park feeding grounds, Jackson Hole, Snake River, Wyo. Total costs during the fiscal year were $14,553.30. Expenditures were $36,371.97. Total costs to June 30, 1953 have been $121,552.07. Expenditures have been $120,468.62. Cost and:financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated ------------.........-----............----- $100, 000. 00 $14, 000. 00 $120, 092. 82 -$67, 123. 76 $166, 969.06 Cost ..................- 12, 758. 78 71, 352. 21 22, 887. 78 14, 553. 30 121, 552. 07 Expenditures-------------------... 9,148. 12 53, 206. 35 21, 742. 18 36, 371. 97 120, 468. 62 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ____- ___- _-_--- _ $45, 281. 30 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954_ _---__---_-_ 45, 281.30 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE ALASKA DISTRICT This district consists of the Territory of Alaska. District engineer: Col. L. H. Foote, Corps of Engineers, July 1, 1952, to June 30, 1953. Division engineer of the North Pacific division, Portland, Oreg., comprising the Portland, Oreg., Walla Walla, Wash., Seattle, Wash., and Alaska districts: Col. Emerson C. Itschner, Corps of Engineers, July 1, 1952, to June 30, 1953. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood Control Page Page 1. Nome Harbor, Alaska _... 1981 12. Skagway, Skagway River, Alaska -- - - - - - - 1993 2. Harbor of Refuge, Seward, 13. Salmon River, Alaska-..... 1994 Alaska______________ 1983 14. Preliminary examinations, 3. Skagway Harbor, Alaska __ 1984 surveys, and contingencies 4. Wrangell Narrows, Alaska_ 1986 for flood control - - 1995 5. Wrangell Harbor, Alaska___ 1987 15. Inactive flood control pro- jects 1995 6. Ketchikan Harbor, Alaska _ 1988 16. Miscellaneous activities..... 1996 7. Examinations, surveys, and 17. Emergency flood control work contingencies___________ 1989 under authority of Public 1990 Law 138, 78th Cong., and 8. Plant allotment __ _ Public Laws 102 and 858, 9. Inactive navigation projects_ 1990 80th Cong --- 1996 10. Snagging and clearing under 18. Emergency flood control work authority of sec. 3 of the under authority of sec. 208 River and Harbor Act of the 1948 Flood Control Act, 80th Cong., and Pub- approved Mar. 2, 1945___ 1990 lic Law 371 approved June 11. Miscellaneous activities ._. 1991 4, 1952, 82d Cong-...... 1997 1. NOME HARBOR, ALASKA Location. Nome Harbor is situated at the mouth of Snake River on the northerly shore of Norton Sound an arm of Bering Sea. It is a shallow, open roadstead, 581 nautical miles north of Dutch Harbor and 2,288 nautical miles northwest of Seattle, Wash. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 9302, 9380, and 9381.) Existing project. This provides for two jetties: The easterly, 951 feet long, and the westerly, not exceeding 676 feet long, at the mouth of the Snake River; a channel 8 feet deep at mean lower low water and 75 feet wide from Norton Sound through Snake River to the mouths of Bourbon and Dry Creeks, in the city of Nome, terminating in a basin of similar depth 250 feet wide and 600 feet long, revetting the banks of the river; and protecting all existing waterfront improve- ments on the easterly beach by means of a rock mound seawall 3,350 feet long extending easterly from the east jetty. The extreme tidal range is 2.8 feet, and the range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 1.15 feet, but water levels are influenced 1981 1982 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 more by wind than tide. Levels of 7 feet below mean lower low water have been observed during offshore winds, and a level of 14 feet above mean lower low water has been observed during a southerly storm. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost for new work is $2,187,- 000. The latest (1952) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance, exclusive of the seawall, which is to be maintained by local interests, is $67,500, including $20,000 for annual maintenance of the authorized extensions to the jetties, but excluding $2,500 to be con- tributed by the city of Nome. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports 1 Aug. 8,1917 For 2 jetties, the easterly 335 feet and the westerly 460 H. Doc. 1932, 64th Cong., 2d sess. feet long; revetment, channel, and basin 200 feet wide and 250 feet long. Aug. 30, 1935 Extension of the jetties and basin______------- __ IH. Doe. 404, 71st Cong., 2d sess., and Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee Doc. 38, 73d Cong., 2d sess. June 16,1948 Seawall----....-............---..-------------...........---------------.. Report of the Chief of Engineers dated Mar. 8, 1948. 1 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation. In accordance with the provisions of the River and Harbor Act of August 8, 1917, which authorized the initial im- provement, the city of Nome furnished evidence, accepted by the Secretary of War on December 22, 1917, that it would contribute $2,500 annually toward the maintenance of the improvements and furnish all lands or easements necessary to the proper execution of the work. These conditions have been met annually as required. In accordance with the provisions of the River and Harbor Act of June 16, 1948, which authorized the seawall, local interests are re- quired to furnish, without cost to the United States, the necessary lands, easements, rights-of-way, and quarry rights; accomplish, with- out expense to the United States, alterations as may be required to utility facilities; agree to hold and save the United States free from any claims for damages that may result from construction of the project; and agree to maintain the works after completion. These conditions have been met. Terminal facilities. Cargoes and passengers from ocean vessels are lightered to and from shore a distance of about 2 miles. Traffic en- ters the dredged channel and is handled over the revetment, where transfer facilities that are open to public use have been installed by a lighterage company. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. There was no new work during the fiscal year. Maintenance was performed by Government plant and hired labor, July to October 1952 and June 1953, and consisted of dredging 24,000 cubic yards, at a cost of $34,783.20, and continuing revetment repairs and patching rough spots on the east jetty at a cost of $1,415.37. Total maintenance costs for the fiscal year, which included $26.92 RIVERS AND HARBORS ALASKA DISTRICT 1983 for miscellaneous inspections and reports, were $36,225.49, $33,725.49 from Federal funds and $2,500 from contributed funds. Total expenditures were $39,371.96, $36,871.96 from Federal funds and $2,500 from contributed funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. The project is 62 percent complete. Construction of the original 335- and 460-foot jetties and the revet- ments was commenced in 1919 and completed in 1923. Reconstruction of the jetties with concrete to modified lengths of 240 feet and 400 feet was completed in 1940. Dredging of the channel and the original 200- by 250-foot basin was commenced in 1919 and completed in 1922. Construction of the seawall was commenced in 1949 and completed in June 1951. Dredging of the 400-foot extension of the basin was commenced in 1949 and is complete with the exception of small areas at the mouth of Bourbon Creek and around the Corps of Engineers marine ways. Timber revetments have shown progressive deterioration and have been refaced with sheet steel piling. Concrete on the east jetty has eroded to the extent that wave action passes through the jetty in one spot. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is to dredge two small areas in the 400-foot extension of the basin at the mouth of Bourbon Creek and around the Corps of Engineers marine ways, and to extend the jetties to their authorized lengths. The costs from Federal funds to June 30, 1953, have been $1,348,- 240.04 for new work and $1,238,944.52 for maintenance, a total of $2,587,184.56, and the expenditures have been $2,582,524.46. The costs from contributed funds have been $125 for new work and $77,500 for maintenance, a total of $77,625, and the expenditures have been $77,625. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 19491 New work: Appropriated ......----------------.... $701, 000. 00 $464, 000. 00 -$89, 710. 09----------..... .. $1, 348, 240. 04 Cost------ ---------- ------------ 333, 688. 56 738, 838. 55 2, 762. 801------------ 1, 348, 240. 04 Expenditures ..------------....------ 215, 624. 59 829, 683. 79 29, 981. 53 ......------------ 1, 348, 240. 04 Maintenance: ....... Appropriated------- $110, 000. 00 40, 000. 00 45, 000. 00 23, 000. 00 $31, 850. 00 1, 246, 046. 64 Cost-- ------------ 140, 273. 20 57, 593. 05 43, 472. 81 51, 479. 88 33, 725. 49 1, 238, 944. 52 Expenditures .......--------. 135, 514. 21 90, 471. 45 10, 958. 26 46, 068. 10 36, 871. 96 1, 234, 284. 42 1Ir addition, $125 for new work and $77,500 for maintenance was expended from contributed funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project_________________ $838, 635 2. HARBOR OF REFUGE, SEWARD, ALASKA Location. This harbor is located at Seward, Alaska, on the west side of the north end of Resurrection Bay. The harbor is about 130 miles west of Cordova, Alaska. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Charts Nos. 8529 and 8552.) Existing project. This provides for a south breakwater 580 feet long and a north breakwater 950 feet long, and dredging a basin about 207,000 square feet in area between the breakwaters to a depth of 121/2 1984 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 feet at mean lower low water. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 8.3 feet, with an extreme range of 18.9 feet. The actual cost for new work was $154,154. The approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance, made in 1952, is $4,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports 1 July 3, 1930 South breakwater and dredged basin -------------- HI. Doc. 109, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 North breakwater .---------------------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 3, 74th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. Docking facilities at Seward include a float constructed by local interests which will accomodate about 50 boats; 1 commercial wharf, owned by the Alaska Railroad, which is available to the use of the public on payment of the usual wharfage charges; 1 wharf owned by the Standard Oil Company; 1 wharf owned by the United States Government and operated by the Alaska Railroad as a general cargo terminal; and 2 wharves which are privately owned and used for industrial purposes. 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 completed in 1937. Maintenance dredging to restore project depth over all navigable portions of the basin was completed in fiscal year 1952. The costs to June 30, 1953, have been $154,153.67 for new work and $44,166.86 for maintenance, a total of $198,320.53. Expenditures have been $198,320.53. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Appropriated----------------------------------------- ---------...................-----... $154, 153. 67 Cost ...-------- ----------------------------------------------- ----- 154, 153. 67 Expenditures------------------- ------------....----------------------------------- 154, 153. 67 Maintenance: Appropriated-------.... $3, 895. 21 $55, 000. 00 ....----------- $23, 926. 66 ------------ 44, 166. 86 Cost_---------------- 3, 895. 21 4, 290. 35 $43. 62 26, 739. 37 ------------.. 44, 166. 86 Expenditures -------- 3, 895. 21 3, 275. 09 1, 058. 88 26, 739. 37------------.. 44, 166. 86 3. SKAGWAY HARBOR, ALASKA Location. Skagway Harbor is in southeastern Alaska at the mouth of Skagway River, which flows into the head of Taiya Inlet (an arm of Lynn Canal) 1,100 miles northwest of Seattle, Wash., and 94 miles northwest of Juneau, Alaska. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 8202 and 8303.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-ALASKA DISTRICT 1985 Previous projects. The original project, adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, provided for a rock, brush, and earth training dike on the left bank of Skagway River, and a rubble-mound breakwater across the tide flats in prolongation of the dike. Com- pleted in 1940, the dike and breakwater now form a part of the flood control project for Skagway, Skagway River, Alaska, authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. For further details, see pages 2451 and 2499 of the Annual Report for 1946. Existing project. This provides for dredging at the face of the wharf to a depth of 30 feet at mean lower low water for the southerly 700 feet, and to a depth of 20 feet for the next 100 feet; and for dredg- ing a basin for small boats to a depth of 8 feet over an area of 1 acre near the north end of the wharf. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 14.4 feet. The extreme range is about 27.7 feet. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost for new work is $44,500. The latest approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance, made in 1952, is $1,400. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 746, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). This document ,contains the latest published map. Local cooperation. Local interests are required to give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will hold and save the United States free from claims for damages due to construction .and maintenance of the work, construct and agree to maintain a break- water 200 feet long for protection of the basin before any dredging is done; and agree to provide and maintain all necessary mooring floats within the basin. The town of Skagway was advised on December 30, 1946, of the requirements of local cooperation, and on January 2, 1947, indicated a willingness to comply. Conditions will be met before construction is initiated. Terminal facilities. There is one privately owned wharf open for public use as a passenger and general cargo terminal. Also in the harbor is one barge terminal owned by the United States Government and formerly used in connection with military operations. These -facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Conditionat end of fiscal year. No work has been done on the exist- ing project, and there have been no costs or expenditures therefore. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-- ------..----------- ------------........ ------------ --------------------- $62, 172. 99 Cost---- -------------------..... ............--------------------------------------- 62,172. 99 Expenditures-- -------.....--------- ------------------------------------- ------------ 62,172. 99 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appro- priated for completion of existing project ----------------- $44, 500 278038--53-voL.2--63 1986 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 4. WRANGELL NARROWS, ALASKA Location. Wrangell Narrows lies to the west of Mitkof Island, con- nects Sumner Strait with Frederick Sound, and forms a part of the inside water route from Puget Sound to southeastern Alaska. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 8170 and 8201.) Existing project. This provides for a channel 300 feet wide and 24 feet deep at mean lower low water, with improvement of the alinement of the original 200- by 21-foot channel; an anchorage basin adjacent to the channel in the vicinity of mile 14, 500 yards long, 200 yards wide, and 26 feet deep; a 27-foot depth at Petersburg bar (shoal 2) ; easing curves at four shoals; removing a rock pinnacle opposite Anchor Point; removing five small rock pinnacles in towing channel. The extreme tidal range is about 25 feet at the northern end of the narrows. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 13.8 feet at the northern end, 14.2 feet midway of the narrows, and 13.1 feet at the southern end. The estimate of cost for new work, approved in 1953, is $4,032,000. The latest (1952) 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 Mar. 3,1925 Original channel 21 feet deep and 200 feet wide, with H. Doc. 179, 67th Cong., 2d sess. increased depth in rock, 1 and 27 feet deep at shoal 2. Aug. 30, 19351 Enlargement of channel at shoal 1; 2 easing of curves H. Doc. 647, 71st Cong., 2d sess. and removal of rock pinnacles. Mar. 2, 1945 Channel 300 feet wide and 24 feet deep at mean lower H. Doc. 260, 76th Cong., 1st sess.3 low water, with improvement of existing alinement and an anchorage basin 500 yards long, 200 yards wide, and 26 feet deep. 1 Included in the Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6, 1933. 2 Encompassed by 24- by 300-foot channel. I Contains latest published map. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. The terminal facilities at Petersburg, the only port in the narrows, include 6 wharves and 1 float. One privately owned and operated wharf, which serves as a passenger, general cargo, and cold storage terminal is open for public use. A publicly owned float is open for public use for mooring and servicing small craft. All of the other wharves are used for industrial purposes. These facilities are adequate for the vessels benefited by the improvement of Wrangell Narrows. Operational results during fiscal year. Work during fiscal year consisted of investigating reported groundings in the channel and a reconnaissance-type condition survey of the entire channel. Costs for the fiscal year were $7,041.11 and expenditures were $7,129.94. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 80 percent complete. The original dredging was completed in 1934. Dredging the channel 300 feet by 24 feet along an improved alinement was, completed in June 1951. The work remaining to be done is to dredge the anchorage basin. RIVERS AND HARBORS-ALASKA DISTRICT 1987 The costs to June 30, 1953, have been $3,191,187.82 for new work, including $136,736.74 from public works funds and $242,923.24 for maintenance, a total of $3,434,111.06. The expenditures have been $3,439,143.79. Cost and flnancial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated-......... $1,038,400.00 $343, 000. 00 $750, 000. 00 -$23, 800. 00 -$1, 026. 08 1 $3, 196, 281. 59 Cost----------------- 907, 666. 04 464, 630. 59 1,006, 471. 97 20, 126. 34 -348. 05 1 3, 191, 187. 82 Expenditures-------...... 859, 975. 04 474, 545. 03 972, 722. 20 104, 768. 89------------13, 196, 281. 59 Maintenance: ........--20, 000. 00 Appropriated------- 55, 000. 00 -53, 816. 00 16,120. 69 3, 250. 00 242, 926. 65 Cost_---------------- 85. 08 20, 828. 00 15. 11 5, 827. 17 7, 040. 11 242, 923. 24 Expenditures..------...... 85. 08 21, 234. 64 -135. 72 5,676.30 7,129. 94 242, 862. 20 1 Includes $136,736.74 of NIRA funds. Other new work data: Estimated additional amount need to be appro- priated for completion of existing project---- ____-------- - $835, 718 5. WRANGELL HARBOR, ALASKA Location. Wrangell Harbor is located on the west side of the northern end of Wrangell Island, 824 miles from Seattle and 160 miles from Juneau. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 8164,.8161, and 8201.) Existing project. This provides for constructing a rubble mound breakwater 300 feet long to protect the southern portion of the harbor, and dredging a mooring basin 600 feet long, 400 feet wide, and 10 feet deep below mean lower low water within the protected area; for an inner basin in the tide flat area east of Shakes Island. The range be- tween mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 13.8 feet. The extreme tidal range is 26 feet. Heavy swells, dangerous to small fishing boats, are caused by the wind, which causes an additional rise of about 1 foot. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost for new work is $598,700. The latest (1952) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $3,000. The existing project was authorized by the following River andn Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 22, 1922 Breakwater 300 feet long to protect southern portion H. Doc. 161, 67th Cong., 2d sess. of harbor. Aug. 30, 1935 Mooring basin 600 feet long, 400 feet wide, and 10 feet H. Doc. 202, 72d Cong., 1st sess. deep. Mar. 2,1945 Inner basin and connecting channel from the existing H. Doc. 284, 76th Cong., 1st sess. mooring basin, both 10 feet deep at mean lower (Contains latest published map.) low water, and breakwater 320 feet long on the reef north of Shakes Island. Local cooperation. In accordance with the provisions of the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, local interests are to give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will, within 12 1988 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 months after completion of the basin, install sufficient floats and moorings to accommodate 200 small boats at one time in the dredged areas, and will, when required by the Secretary of the Army, install facilities for an additional 200 boats in the existing basin. The neces- sary assurances are contained in resolution of the town of Wrangell, dated January 14, 1946, approved by the Secretary of War, March 25, 1946. Terminal facilities. There are seven wharves and floats in Wran- gell Harbor. Two privately owned wharves serving general cargo and passenger terminals, one of which includes a cold storage facility, are open for public use. The remaining wharves serve various in- dustrial purposes. One of the floats is publicly owned and is open for public use for mooring and servicing small craft, and two pri- vately owned floats serve oil-handling facilities. Additional mooring floats to accommodate 200 small boats are required. Operations and results during fiscal year. A condition survey was made in fiscal year 1953 to determine extent of shoaling within the basin boundaries. Costs were $2,649.64, all for maintenance; expendi- tures were $2,805.71. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 16 percent complete. Point Shekesti breakwater was completed in 1926. The original basin was completed in 1936. In June 1952, project depths were available in the completed small boat basin except for small areas along the edges. The work remaining to be done is to dredge the inner basin and construct the breakwater north of Shakes Island. The costs have been $91,020.98 for new work and $7,349.87 for mainte- nance, a total of $98,370.85. The expenditures have been $98,370.85. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated--..-....-.....------........----...............------------..........-------...-- --------------......----------.... $91, 020.98 Cost . ------------- --------- ----------- ..............--------- ---------------------- 91, 020. 98 Expenditures ...-- . .....-- .....------------ ---------.--- ----------------------- 91, 020. 98 Maintenance: Appropriated..........---....---....----------- ..............------...----------- $4, 000. 00 .....-----------..... 7, 349. 87 Cost---------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ 1, 350. 36 $2, 649. 64 7, 349. 87 Expenditures--......-------------- ------------.....------------...... 1, 194. 29 2, 805. 71 7,349. 87 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------ -- $507, 679 6. KETCHIKAN HARBOR, ALASKA Location. Ketchikan Harbor is located on the coast of Revil- lagigedo Island and on the northeasterly side of Tongass Narrows. The harbor is approximately 98 miles northwest of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and 102 miles south of Wrangell, Alaska. Juneau, Alaska, is 276 miles to the northwest. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic ,Survey Charts Nos. 8075, 8094, and 8095.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-ALASKA DISTRICT 1989 Existing project. This provides for the construction of a stone breakwater, with concrete cap, 940 feet in length, to protect that por- tion of the harbor in the vicinity of Ketchikan Creek, and for dredg- Ing the protected area to an average depth of 10 feet at mean lower low water. The range between mean lower low water and mean higher high water is 13.0 feet with an extreme range f 25.6 feet. The actual cost for new work was $224,945.84. The latest (1952) approved estimate for annual maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. 113, 70th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation. None required. Terminal facilities. There are 23 wharves, piers, and floats in Ket- chikan Harbor, 21 of which will accommodate large vessels; two of these, which are privately owned, are open for public use as general cargo and passenger terminals. Three wharves are used for oil han- dling and bunkering, and the remainder are used for various indus- trial purposes. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance dredging to restore project depths in the small boat harbor was completed in fiscal year 1951. Maintenance costs during fiscal year 1953 were $716.90. Expenditures were $579.35, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1933. In June 1951, project depths were available over entire project, except a small area near the Fish and Wildlife service hangar and a small berm between two floats. The costs to June 30, 1953, have been $224,945.84 for new work and $33,438.50 for maintenance, a total of $258,384.34; expenditures have been $258,246.79. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated---- -------------- ----------- ---- -- -------- ---- -- --------- $224, 945. 84 Cost--------- ------- - ------------------------------------- ------------ ..... 224, 945. 84 Expenditures---------- -------------- ----------------------------------- 224, 945. 84 Maintenance: Appropriated-------....... $10,000. 00 ............ $27, 000. 00---------- -$10, 000. 00 .....------------...... 33, 448. 11 Cost---------------- 1, 089. 03 2, 903. 55 $19, 890. 98 2, 390. 20 $716. 63 33, 438. 50 Expenditures--------... 1, 089. 03 2, 281. 15 2, 950. 99 19, 952. 32 579. 35 33, 300. 95 7. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year amounted to $48,021.68; the expen- ditures were $50,144.23. 1990 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated--------......... $2, 388. 56 $18, 000. 00 $141, 750. 00 $44, 900. 00 $73, 100. 00 $360,634.61 Cost__---_------ --. . 2, 388. 56 12, 874. 03 95, 735. 82 82, 373. 93 48, 021. 68 321, 890. 07 Expenditures---------....... 2, 388. 56 13, 952.43 85, 405. 40 86, 718. 38 50, 144. 23 319, 105.05 8. PLANT ALLOTMENT, ALASKA, DISTRICT Cost and ttfancia summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated----... ............ _ $177, 902.30 -$50, 000. 00 -$25, 000. 00 ............ ----------- $102, 902. 30 Expenditures---------......... ---------. 130, 375. 56 -31,429.10 -63,368.67 -$10, 283. 33 21, 294. 46 9. INACTIVE NAVIGATION PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount Name of project see annual required to report complete for- New work Maintenance 1. i St. Michael Canal, Alaska 1.............._ 1916 $377, 061. 95 $559. 76 (1) 2. Apoon mouth of Yukon River, Alaska 1 z_- 1920 128, 896. 04 2,153. 83 (1) 3. Valdez Harbor, Alaska 1- - - - - -_ 1952 52, 361. 08 42, 728. 96 (') 4. Cordova Harbor, Alaska 1 ------------- 1952 253, 534. 14 92, 999. 79 (1) 5. Seldovia Harbor, Alaska-------------------...................... 1949 ---------------------------- $252, 000 6. Elfin Cove, Alaska ----...................... 1945 158, 000 7. Egegik River, Alaska 1 - 3_ - ...... - - --......... 1941 4, 441. 10 ...-------------- (1) 8. Gastineau Channel, Alaska....-.............. 1952 ---------------------------- 978, 000 9. Juneau Harbor, Alaska 1.......____________________ 1952 150, 715. 81 28, 464. 40 (1) 10. Kodiak Harbor, Alaska 4------..................... - 1949 12, 144. 64 3, 458. 47 110, 000 11. Sitka Harbor, Alaska 1 ------.................... 1952 64, 797. 04 4, 605. 98 870, 200 12. Petersburg Harbor, Alaska _ -----.................1950 88, 386. 84 412. 78 220, 600 13. Stikine River, Alaska 4___________________....................... 1949 --------------.... 4, 757. 10 ... 14. Port Alexander, Alaska --....................... 1949 17, 000. 00 593. 83 95, 400 15. Dry Pass, Alaska 1--------.......................... 1949 58, 665. 32 536. 79 (1) 16. Meyers Chuck Harbor, Alaska-------- .............. 1945 --------------- 120, 000 17. Craig Harbor, Alaska .___--.......---.--- - - 1952 ---------------------------- 332, 000 18. Metlakatla Harbor, Alaska -1952 --................... ....... 373, 000 19. Iliuliuk Harbor, Alaska 1- . 1941 66, 036. 59----- . (1) 1Completed. 2 Abandonment recommended in H. Doe. 467, 79th Cong., 1st sess. 3 No maintenance required at present. 4Channel requires no further improvement at this time. ' In addition, $8,000 was expended from contributed funds. 10. 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 appropriation heretofore or hereafter made for any 1 fiscal year, for the improvement of rivers and harbors, for removing accumulated snags, and other debris, and RIVERS AND HARBORS--ALASKA DISTRICT 1991 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 inter- est of navigation or flood control. Prior to fiscal year 1951, no work under this heading was accom- plished. The sum of $12,900 was made available during the fiscal year 1951, to partly fund a joint civil works-military project for emergency work on the Skagway River in the vicinity of Skagway, Alaska, including construction of approximately 860 feet of earth dike revetted with one-man stone on the right bank between the tank farm and sanatorium dikes, construction of approximately 826 feet of training dike, also revetted with one-man stone, immediately below cemetery point, removing construction in the channel at the lower end of the tank farm dike, raising the 23d Avenue Bridge 4 feet, and protecting the right bridge abutment by one-man stone revetment extending approximately 671 feet above the bridge. By contract, construction of the joint project was begun in May 1951 and was completed in 1951 at a total cost of $11,667. In addition, expenditures for the joint civil works-military emer- gency work project included $44,299.43 from funds allotted pursuant to section 208 of the 1948 Flood Control Act, of which $421.86 was expended in fiscal year 1953 and $61,928.99 from military funds. Total expenditures to June 30, 1953, for the joint project were $117,895.42. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated...........................------------ $12, 900.00 ..-------- -$1, 233.00 $11, 667 Cost...------------------------............ 5, 240. 38 ..... ....----------- $6, 426. 62 11, 667 Expenditures...... ..... ......----------- ------------ -421. 86 12, 088. 86 ----..-... 11, 667 11. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Do. mendation Congress Alaska harbors and rivers, with Flood Control Act, June .......................... a view to determining the advis- 30, 1948. ability of improvements in the interest of navigation, flood con- trol, hydroelectric power, and related water uses. Harbors and channels of Alaska, ..... do ................................ partial preliminary and interim survey. Southeastern Alaska, interim No. 1-...... do_......................... Cook Inlet and tributaries, interim .....-do ................................ No. 2. Copper River and gulf coast, .... do----------.............. June 10, 1953 .. interim No. 3. Kodiak Harbor, interim No. 5 do -........... ....... . ............. 1992 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Status of aZl 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 Anchorage, Cook Inlet, Alaska, River and Harbor Act, with view to improvement for Mar. 2, 1945. navigation, providing harbor facilities and development of hydroelectric power.1 4 Anchorage Harbor, Alaska, with ..... do....---------------- ------ I----........... a view of its improvement, and with view of providing addi- tional harbor facilities for small boats.' 2 Angoon Harbor, Alaska lo .___. River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Cook Inlet, Alaska, with view to River and Harbor Act, I---------- --------------- improvement for navigation, Mar. 2, 1945. providing harbor facilities for city of Anchorage, and develop- ment of hydroelectric power.' 2 Cordova Harbor, Alaska 1 3 D o_.------- ---- __.. ...--- -___do -. . . .. . . . - . .---Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Feb. 28, 1941. Douglas Harbor, Alaska ...........- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Oct. 30, 1945. Dry Pass, Alaska ' 4 ....do... Gustavus Harbor, Alaska 16 __ __ River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1916. Haines Harbor, Alaska 6__...... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Nov. 30, 1945. Homer Harbor, Alaska 12_ _.. __ Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Oct. 30, 1945. Hoonah Harbor, Alaska 16 ....... River and Harbor Act, May 17, 1950. Hydaburg Harbor, Alaska 1 ..... River and Harbor Act, --- --- ------ July 24, 1946. Kake Harbor, Alaska 1s6___.. . .. Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Oct. 30, 1945. Ketchikan Harbor, Alaska 1 6 ... --. do ... --- - -- ----- -- Kodiak Harbor, Alaska 1 6 ...... River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Kvichak (Upper) River, Alaska 17_ ---- do Neva Strait and Olga Strait 14 8... .d o .................... Oliver Inlet to Seymour Canal, River and Harbor Act, Channel, Alaska.' 6 July 24, 1946. --------- ---- ---- ---- ---- Pelican Harbor, Alaska 16_________. ._o--- do Port Alexander, Alaska 16-.-..... House Public Works Com- mittee resolution, July 13, 1949. Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, Rivers and Harbors Com- channel across.' 6 mittee resolution, Oct. 30, 1945. Seldovia Harbor, Alaska 12 Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Dec. 21, 1945. Sitka Harbor, Alaska 14 ........... _ River and Harbor Act, --------------- Mar. 2, 1945. Tenakee Harbor, Alaska 1 8........ River and Harbor Act, --------------- July 24, 1946. Valdez Harbor, Alaska, with view River and Harbor Act, --------------- to its improvement and particu- Mar. 2, 1945. larly with respect to expansion of facilities for harborage of small boats.' 8 1 Included in comprehensive survey of harbors and rivers in Alaska under indicated interim report. 2 Interim report No. 2, Cook Inlet and tributaries dated Jan. 20, 1950. 8 Interim report No. 3, Copper River and gulf coast, Alaska, dated Oct. 30, 1950. 4 Report on partial preliminary and interim survey dated Dec. 30, 1949. aPartial interim report No. 5, Kodiak Harbor, dated Oct. 1, 1951. 6 Interim report No. 1, Southeastern Alaska, dated Feb. 15, 1952. 7 Interim report No. 5, Alaska peninsula and island group. FLOOD CONTROL--ALASKA DISTRICT 1993 12. SKAGWAY, SKAGWAY RIVER, ALASKA Location. Skagway River rises in White Pass at the boundary be- tween British Columbia and Alaska, and flows southwesterly for 14 miles to discharge into Taiya Inlet at the town of Skagway, Alaska, 94 miles northwest of Juneau. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 8202 and 8303.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for (1) res- toration of the existing breakwater to the original project cross section and construction of a 300-foot extension thereto, (2) restoration of the dike adjacent to the city, and (3) reconstruction of the existing dike at the sanatorium. The diurnal tidal range at the mouth of the river is 16.6 feet, and the extreme range is 27.7 feet. The latest (1953) approved estimate of cost for new work is $757,000. The latest (1950) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 695, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) This document contains the latest published map. Local cooperation. Local agencies are required to furnish assur- ances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will (a) provide, without cost to the United States, all necessary lands ease- ments, rights-of-way, and quarry rights; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the improvements; and (c) in lieu of maintenance of the project dike and breakwater extension thereof, contribute $500 annually toward maintenance of the reconstructed and extended city dike and harbor breakwater. Local interests have been advised of the foregoing requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year. None. Condition at end of fiscal year. No construction work has been done. Operations have consisted of completion of office studies and preparation of definite project report and accompanying drawings. The costs and expenditures have been $21,384.93, all for new work. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30.1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated------- ........ ....-- $15, 000. 00--- _------------ ------------.-$23, 615. 07 $21, 384. 93 Cost---------------- 10, 854.27 $1,159.11 $892.39----- ....--. - 21, 384. 93 Expenditures--------........ 9, 881. 76 2, 107. 79 975. 67------------------------ 21, 384. 93 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project- -------- - $735, 615 1994 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 13. SALMON RIVER, ALASKA Location. Salmon River rises in Canada and flows in a southerly direction into the southeastern part of Alaska and empties into Portland Canal at the town of Hyder. Its total length is about 25 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 8054.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for a rock- faced earth dike on the left limit of the river near its mouth, 4,334 feet in length with an average height of 5 feet. The project protects the townsite of Hyder, Alaska, from floods in Salmon River and deflects the silt deposit away from the harbor area. The estimated cost, made in 1931, was $53,000 (including $7,000 contributed by local interests) for new work and $1,000 (including $200 to be contributed by local interests) annually for maintenance. The project was authorized by the act approved June 18, 1934, Public 388, 73d Congress (H. Doc. 228, 72d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation. In accordance with the provisions of the act of June 18, 1934, local interests are required to contribute $7,000 toward the first cost of the work and $200 annually for maintenance. An appropriation of $7,000 was made by the Territorial legislature in 1933 for this purpose. Annual contributions have been made as required. Prior to the adoption of the existing project, approximately $8,000 was expended by the United States Bureau of Public Roads for a rock dike, and $26,350 by Territorial and local interests for dikes, revetment, and dredging with a view to flood protection. Operations and results during fiscal year. An inspection was made to determine the condition of the dike. The costs and expenditures were $647.38. Conidtion at end of fiscal year. The existing project was completed in 1935. The dike was in good condition in August 1952. The costs from Federal funds have been $34,231,20 for new work and $9,770.70 for maintenance, a total of $44,001.90. In addition, $7,000 has been expended from contributed funds for new work and $2,400 for maintenance. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated----.........--------------------------------- -----------------.........------............ $34, 231.20 Cost--..................--------------........-----------............................------.. -----------------------........ ------------ 134, 231. 20 Expenditures-....................------------ ............-----------............-....------------.........----------- ..........------------.. 34, 231.20 Maintenance: Appropriated----.........-----------............--------............---....-----......---............ ..... 21,246. 25 Cost ----..................------------------------- -------------------- $447.38 9, 770. 70 Expenditures-....-----..... $0.24 .-------------------------------- 447.38 9,770.70 1Includes $34,196.70 expended from public works funds. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953_---...----------.---.---$11, 475.55 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 .....--..... 11, 475. 55 FLOOD CONTROL-ALASKA DISTRICT 1995 Cost and tnancial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated.. .. ............ ............ --- --............----........................ $7, 000 ..................--------- Cost-------------- ------------ ----------- ------------ 7, 000 Expenditures......------------------- ---------............ ---------------------........................-----------............ 7, 000 Maintenance: Appropriated--------- --.........-----...........---------- $200 .---------------------------............--------............ 2, 400 Cost...----------- ....................------------....---..--------...... ------------------- $200 2, 400 Expenditures-------......... ------------ ---------........................ -----------------------.......... 200 2,400 14. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the year amounted to $48,905.17; expendi- tures were $44,190.54. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 Maintenance: Appropriated-........ $154, 784.48 $297, 915. 52 $210, 000. 00 -$54, 800. 00 $55, 000.00 $665, 400. 00 Cost---------------- 24, 772. 78 297, 034. 72 238, 006.92 48, 806. 22 48, 905. 17 659, 305. 17 ---- 24, 523. 13 272, 286. 52 253, 052. 65 58, 758. 36 Expenditures----....... 44, 190. 54 654, 590. 54 15. INACTIVE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1953 amount' Name of project see annual required to reportplete for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Fairbanks, Tanana River, and Chena Slough, 1945 $557,000.00 -------------- (1) Alaska. 2. Lowell Creek, Alaska..---------------------. 1945 2 416, 382. 29 $30, 771.35 (1) 3. Emergency flood control work under authority 1950 .............. 46, 831.20 (1) of sec. 5 of the Flood Control Act approved Aug. 18, 1941, as amended. 4. Emergency bank protection work under au- 1952 -------------- 24,898. 00 (s) thority of sec. 14 of the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. 1 Completed and transferred to local interests for maintenance. 3sInCompleted. addition, $25,000 has been expended from contributed funds. 1996 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 16. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES 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 Alaska harbors and rivers, with a view to determining the advisa- Flood Control Act, June 30, 1948. ---...-....... ........... - bility of improvements in the in- terest of navigation, flood control, hydroelectric power, and related water uses. 4hena Slough, Alaska 1 2_.......... Flood Control Act, July .. __.-------- 24, 1946. Gold Creek and tributaries, Alaska ----_ do...........----------------- Jan. 25, 1951. H. Doec. Favorable. 54, 82d Cong., 1st sess. Skagway River and Harbor, Alaska, Flood Control Committee ..---------------------- for flood protection in Skagway, resolution, May 15, 1946. Alaska. Tanana River Basin, Alaska 1 2_. Flood Control Act, June... 30, 1948. 1 Included in comprehensive survey of Harbors and Rivers in Alaska under indicated interim report. 2Included in Interim Report No. 4, Tanana River Basin dated May 1, 1951, of comprehensive survey of Harbors and Rivers in Alaska. 17. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAW 138,, 78TH CONGRESS, AND PUBLIC LAWS 102 AND 858, 80TH CONGRESS Because of the heavy demands for emergency work to flood control structures damaged or destroyed by disastrous floods, Congress in the acts approved July 12, 1943, June 23, 1947, and June 30, 1948, authorized the amounts of $10 million, $15 million, and $25 million, respectively, to be appropriated 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 strengthen- ing of levees and other flood control works which had 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: Provided,That local interests shall provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the work, and shallmaintain and operate all of the works after completion in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Engineers. In addition to funds in the amount of $72,360.91 previously allotted, of which $25,000 was allotted to the Gold Creek emergency project in 1950 and $47,360.91 was allotted to Skagway in 1946, funds in the amount of $44,299.43 were allotted during the fiscal year 1951 pursuant to the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, and $11,667 pur- suant to section 3 of River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, to partly fund a joint civil works-military project for emergency work on the Skagway River in the vicinity of Skagway, Alaska, including construction of approximately 860 feet of earth dike revetted with one-man stone on the right bank between the tank farm' and sana- torium dikes, construction of approximately 826 feet of training dike, FLOOD CONTROL-ALASKA DISTRICT 1997 also revetted with one-man stone, immediately below cemetery point, removing constriction in the channel at the lower end of the tank farm dike, raising the 23d Avenue Bridge 4 feet, and protecting the right bridge abutment by one-man stone revetment extending approxi- mately 671 feet above the bridge. By contract, construction of the joint project was begun in May 1951 and was completed in fiscal year 1952. There were no costs during fiscal year 1953. Expenditures for this joint project included $61,928.99 from military funds, making total expenditures for the joint project amount to $117,895.42. Costs and expenditures under the subject heading to June 30, 1953, have been $116,660.34, all for maintenance. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated_----------------........... $25, 000. 00 $48, 970. 00 -_ _ -$4,670.57 $116, 660.34 Cost___------------------------- 25,000. 00 30, 991.29 $13, 308. 14 --- - - -116, 660. 34 Expenditures------------.........------.......... 17, 302. 15 23, 061.35 28, 935. 93---.-------- 116, 660. 34 18. EMERGENCY FLOOD CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC- TION 208 OF THE 1948 FLOOD CONTROL ACT, 80TH CONGRESS, 2D SESSION, AND PUBLIC LAW 371 APPROVED JUNE 4, 1952, 82D CON- GRESS, 2D SESSION The Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948, authorized the sum of $25 million as an emergency fund to be expended under the direc- tion of the Secretary of the Army and the supervision of the Corps of Engineers, for the repair, 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 destroyed by later floods, including the raising, extending, or other modification works as may be necessary in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers, for the adequate functioning of the works for flood control: Provided,. 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 of the works after completion in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Engineers. Public Law 371 approved June 4, 1952, authorized an emergency fund of $35 million to remain available until expended for flood control general. Under this act funds in the amount of $107,500 were allotted during the fiscal year 1953 for emergency flood control work on Gold Creek, Juneau, Alaska. Work consisted of construction of approximately 620 feet of reinforced concrete channel bottom and approximately 550 feet of reinforced channel wall with the required excavation, backfill and embankment, and patching and underpinning existing rubble masonry wall as required. Inasmuch as the work will become an integral part of the ultimate project, the improvement was designed 1998 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 basically in accordance with the criteria established in House Docu- ment 54, 82d Congress, 1st session. Construction commenced February .1953 and was completed May 1953, at a total cost of $107,421.23. Expenditures for the fiscal year were $107,402.43. The unexpended balance will be applied to ac- counts payable. A definite channel was established from the mouth of Gold Creek to the Calhoun Avenue Bridge in 1934-35 by a WPA project at a cost of $84,000. As a result of the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, as amended by the Flood Control Acts of July 24, 1946, and June 30, 1948, the sum of $25,000 was appropriated in fiscal year 1947, and the repair of damaged revetment on Gold Creek was accomplished during March and April 1947 at a cost of $21,831.20. An additional sum of $21,831.20 was appropriated in fiscal year 1949, and work accom- plished during April 1949 consisted of protection of 471 feet of exist- ing revetment at the site of the United States Indian hospital, by resetting 279 cubic yards of streambed boulders and placing 248 cubic yards of concrete to reinforce damaged foundations. Cost of this work amounted to $25,000. Total amount allotted and expended under this act is $46,831.20. Pursuant to the act approved June 23, 1947, and under authoriza- tion of Public Law 138 and Public Laws 102 and 858, $25,000 was allotted during the fiscal year 1950 for further emergency work. Operations during the fiscal year consisted of lining the bottom and left bank of Gold Creek, Alaska, with precast reinforced slabs for a distance of approximately 316 linear feet from a point approximately 60 feet downstream from centerline A Street to a point approximately 70 feet downstream from centerline of footbridge on B Street. Total cost for this work was $25,000. Cost of all emergency work at Gold Creek to date amounts to $263,252.43. Expenditures have been $263,233.63. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 Maintenance: Appropriated........--------- -------------------- -- ------------ $107,500.00 $107,500. 00 Cost---------.......... ---------------------------------------------- ----- 107 421.23 107, 421.23 Expenditures--------------------- ------------------------ 107, 402. 43 107, 402.43 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ENGINEERS FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS The Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors was authorized by section 3 of the River and Harbor Act approved June 13, 1902. The enabling act provided for the organization in the Office of the Chief of Engineers by detail from time to time from the Corps of Engineers of a Board of five engineer officers (later increased by legislation to seven members), a majority of whom shall be of rank not less than lieutenant colonel. The act with subsequent amendments directs that all reports on authorized preliminary examinations and surveys of river and harbor and flood control projects be reviewed by the Board prior to submis- sion of the reports by the Chief of Engineers with his recommendation to Congress. The review is for the purpose of determining the economic and engineering justification of the projects reported upon. The Board is also required upon request by the appropriate commit- tees of Congress to review and report through the Chief of Engineers upon any authorized project or desired improvement previously re- ported upon with a view to recommending the initiation of a project or modification of an existing project. The Chief of Engineers may refer to the Board for consideration and recommendation all special reports ordered by Congress and may prescribe such other duties as he desires. Additional duties were assigned to the Board under the Transpor- tation Act of 1920 and it is responsible for compiling, publishing and distributing useful statistics, data and information concerning water transportation covering over 100 coastal ports in the United States, the ports of the Great Lakes, transportation lines on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers and the Great Lakes, and other miscellaneous publi- cations containing information on port and terminal charges, and shipping charges at the United States ports. It compiles and publishes part II of the Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers which contains statistics pertaining to waterborne commerce in the United States. On June 30, 1953, the Board was composed of the following mem- bers: Maj. Gen. Bernard L. Robinson, Deputy Chief of Engineers; Brig. Gen. Wm. E. Potter, division engineer, Missouri River Division; Brig. Gen. Emerson C. Itschner, division engineer, North Pacific Division; Col. Wendell P. Trower, division engineer, Great Lakes Division; Col. Herbert D. Vogel, division engineer, Southwestern Division; Col. Benjamin B. Talley, division engineer, North Atlantic Division; Col. Francis H. Falkner, resident member, Board of Engi- neers for Rivers and Harbors. In addition to the foregoing, the following-named officers have also been detailed for various periods during the year to membership on the Board: Maj. Gen. George J. Nold, Deputy Chief of Engineers; Brig. Gen. Don G. Shingler, division engineer, Missouri River Divi- sion; Col. Chas. G. Holle, division engineer, South Atlantic Division; 1999 2000 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Col. Walter K. Wilson, division engineer, South Atlantic Division; Col. Chester K. Harding, division engineer, South Atlantic Division; Col. Leland H. Hewitt, division engineer, New England Division; Col. Louis W. Prentiss, division engineer, Southwestern Division; Col. Paschal N. Strong, division engineer- Ohio River Division; and Col. Heston R. Cole, resident member, Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. A summary of the reviews accomplished by the Board during the year and the status of its operations from its organization up to the close of the fiscal year are shown in the following table: Number of investiga- umber Total Number investiga- tions number completed Number Authority for investigations ions todrordered numberd completed ndng remaining during remai orrdere o o during prior to year eudiug completed to be July 1, 1952 fiscal year July 1, 1952 June 30, , 1952 July 1953 1953 River and Harbor and Flood Control Acts_ 4, 987 1 4, 537 19 432' Congressional resolutions----------------- 2, 741 45 2, 002 46 738 Total............................-----------------------------. 7, 728 46 6, 539 65 1, 170 There were 12 hearings held by the Board during the year. During the year the Foreign Ports Branch prepared reports and secured information for the Engineer Intelligence Division, Oflice of the Chief of Engineers, as required. Studies prescribed by the various River and Harbor Acts and by section 8 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, were continued and the results published in three series of reports known as Port Series Reports, Lake Series Reports, and Transportation Series Reports. The following reports were published during the year: Port Series Reports No. 30. The Ports of San Francisco and Redwood City, Calif. No. 31. The Ports of Oakland, Alameda, and Richmond and Ports on San Pablo, Bay, Carquinez Strait, and Mare Island Strait, Calif. No. 32. The Ports of Stockton and Sacramento, Calif. Lake Series Reports No. 1. The Ports of Buffalo, N. Y., and Erie, Pa. TransportationSeries Reports No. 3. Transportation Lines on the Great Lakes System, 1953. No. 4. Transportation Lines on the Mississippi River System and the Gulf Intra- coastal Waterway, 1953. No. 5. Transportation Lines on the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific Coasts, 1952. At the close of the year the following reports were completed and in the process of being printed: Port Series Reports None BOARD OF ENGINEERS FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS 2001 Lake Series Reports No. 7. The Ports of Chicago, Ill., Indiana Harbor, Ind., and Muskegon, Mich. No. 8. The Ports of Milwaukee, Manitowoc, and Green Bay, Wis., and Escanaba, Mich. TransportationSeries Reports No. 5. Transportation Lines on the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific Coasts, 1953. At the close of the year the following reports were in progress: Port Series Reports No. 33. The Ports of Astoria, Oreg., and Longview and Vancouver, Wash. No. 34. The Port of Portland, Oreg. No. 35. The Ports of Tacoma, Grays Harbor, and Olympia, Wash. No. 36. The Port of Seattle, Wash. No. 37. The Ports of Everett, Bellingham, and Port Angeles, Wash. No. 1. The Ports of Portland and Searsport, Maine, and Portsmouth, N. H. No. 4. The Ports of Southern New England. The Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers, Part 2, 1952, con- taining the waterborne commerce statistics of the United States for the calendar year 1951 was completed. The waterborne commerce statistics pamphlet, containing the cal- endar year 1951 basic national tables included in the Annual Report, on a preliminary basis and including the tabulation of domestic deep sea tonnages on an area to area basis was published. Recommendation was made to the Office of Statistical Standards, Bureau of the Budget, that a publication program covering area to area movements of the major commodities in domestic inland water- borne commerce be authorized. A test study was made for bituminous coal and lignite which was submitted to potential users by the Bureau of the Budget for comment, Replies received indicate that those con- cerned are in favor of the program. The preparation of annual summary tabulations on waterborne commerce of the United States was transferred from the Reports, Sta- tistics, and .Research Branch, Office, Chief of Engineers, to the four regional statistical offices with each office preparing summaries from the original detail cards produced in that office for manual consolida- tion in the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. 278038-53-voL. 2- 64 BEACH EROSION BOARD The Beach Erosion Board was organized under authority of section 2 of the River and Harbor Act approved July 3, 1930 (Public Law 520, 71st Cong.) which authorized and directed the Chief of Engi- neers under the direction of the Secretary of the Army to cause investi- gations and studies to be made, in cooperation with public agencies of the various States, to devise effective means of preventing erosion of the coastal and Great Lakes shores by waves and currents. To furnish the technical advice and assistance required in this program, the Chief of Engineers was directed to form a board of 7 members to assist in the conduct of studies, review the reports on such investigations, and submit recommendations. By executive ruling the agency applying for a cooperative study under this act is required to contribute 50 per- cent of the estimated cost of the investigation. Each study results in a report containing plans and specific recommendations as to the methods or means to improve or remedy a condition at a particular locality. A summary of such cooperative studies follows: Number of applications for studies approved prior to July 1, 1952 --------- 79 Number of applications for studies approved during fiscal year 1953--.---- 2 Number of reports completed prior to July 1, 1952-_------------------ 76 Number of reports completed during fiscal year 1953-------- ------------ 11 Number of studies remaining to be completed ----------------------- 10 A These studies involve 13 localities and will result in 13 reports, 4 reports for the State of New Jersey study having been combined into 2 reports. Two studies were discontinued. This basic law was supplemented by section 5 of the River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935 (Public Law 409, 74th Cong.) which provided that every report submitted to Congress looking to the improvement of the entrance at the mouth of any river or at any inlet for navigation contain information concerning the configuration of the shoreline and the probable effect of the proposed improvement on the coastline for a distance of not less than 10 miles on either side of the entrance. Another supplementary law was the act approved July 31, 1945 (Public Law 166, 79th Cong.), which made it the duty of the Chief of Engineers, through the Beach Erosion Board, in addition to participating in cooperative investigations under the basic law, to make general investigations with a view to preventing erosion of the shores of the United States by waves and currents and deter- mining the most suitable methods for the protection, restoration and development of beaches; and to publish from time to time such useful data and information concerning the erosion and protection of beaches and shorelines as the Board may deem to be of value to the people of the United States. Federal participation in the cost of protecting the shores of publicly owned property was established in the act approved August 13, 1946 (Public Law 727, 79th Cong.), which declared it to be the policy of the United States to assist in the construction, but not the maintenance, of works for the improvement and protection against erosion by waves 2003 2004 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 and currents of the shores of the United States that are owned by States, municipalities and other political divisions; provided, that the Federal contribution toward the construction of protective works shall not in any case exceed one-third of the total costs and that the plan of protection shall have been specifically adopted and authorized by Congress after investigation and study by the Beach Erosion Board. The word "shores" as used in the act includes all the shorelines of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, estuaries and bays directly connected therewith. At the end of fiscal year 1953 the Board was composed of the fol- lowing members: Col. Leland H. Hewitt, United States Army, president; Col. Wendell P. Trower, United States Army, division engineer, Great Lakes Division, Chicago, Ill.; Col. Herman W. Schull, Jr., United States Army, district engineer, Jacksonville, Fla.,; Maj. Peter Somers, acting resident member; Mr. Thorndike Saville of New York, dean of the college of engineering, New York University; Mr. Morrough P. O'Brien of California, dean of the college of engineering, University of California; Dr. Lorenz G. Straub, engineering con- sultant, division of waterways, department of conservation, State of Minnesota. In addition to the foregoing, Col. Earl E. Gesler, United States Army, was President of the Board and Col. Donald S. Burns, United States Army, was detailed to membership on the Board, for a part of the year. During the fiscal year 1953 the Board carried out studies and in- vestigations in cooperation with appropriate agencies of various States and Territories and with the field offices of the Corps of Engineers to develop effective works for the protection and stabili- zation of the shores and beaches of coastal and lake waters. The Board completed the review of cooperative beach erosion control re- ports on Lake Erie shores from Sandusky to Vermilion, Sheffield Lake Village to Rocky River, Euclid to Chagrin River and the shore of Sandusky Bay, Ohio; and Plum Island, Mass.; and State of Con- necticut from Niantic Bay to Connecticut River and from Housatonic River to Ash Creek; and Pinellas County, Fla.; and Galveston County, Tex. (gulf and bay shores); and Waikiki Beach, T. H. The Board also completed a survey report on beach erosion at Anaheim Bay Harbor, Calif.; and 14 reports on the beach erosion aspects of navi- gation or flood control improvements as provided in section 5 of the River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935. The following cooperative studies were in progress on June 30, 1953: BEACH EROSION BOARD 2005 Locality Chief approved Date by of Engineers Division engineer District engineer Alabama Point, Ala--------------- Jan. 16, 1953-........ South Atlantic- ....-- Mobile. California, State of (continuing study)_ Sept. 12, 1946- ..... South Pacific- ..... San Francisco. Carolina Beach, N. C ..--.------------ Apr. 24, 1952-....... South Atlantic- .... Wilmington. Connecticut, State of (continuing Aug. 28, 1947- ..... New England ..... study). Hampton Beach, N. H_----.- Dec. 12, 1938_____..... .. do_______..... Kenosha, Wis---------... ----------- Feb. 2, 1950_----- Great Lakes........ Milwaukee. Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, July 20, 1950......... New England_ ..... Pemberton Point to Gurnet Point. New Jersey, State of (Sandy Hook to Apr. 1, 1953-........ North Atlantic-...... New York. Barnegat). New York (Lake Ontario State Mar. 1, 1953......... Great Lakes........ Buffalo. Parks). Waimea and Hanapepe, T. H_________......Apr. 19, 1950........ South Pacific........ San Francisco. The Board has continued general investigations of means of pro- tecting shores and beaches against erosion in accordance with the authorization contained in the act approved July 31, 1945 (Public Law 166, 79th Cong.). Publication of the quarterly bulletin to dis- seminate rapidly pertinent information to the public was continued. Eight technical papers prepared by the staff were published in the technical press. Ten technical research papers were published by the Board. Five papers reporting results of research were prepared but not published and eight others were in preparation. A prelimi- nary issue of a comprehensive report on shore protection, planning and design was published. Installation of additional equipment for the coast model test basin is in progress. A contract was awarded for construction of wave generating equipment for the large outdoor wave tank adjacent to the Board office building. Five contracts with universities for research to supplement the staff activities were con- tinued and two new contracts were negotiated. Two projects were prosecuted by the waterways experiment station at Vicksburg for the Board. During the year two 3-week courses on wave phenomena were conducted at the Board's offices for interested district and divi- sion personnel and technical representatives of State agencies. At the end of the year, studies were in progress on: the character- istics of ocean waves by actual measurement at 6 locations; the rela- tionship between wave dimensions, angularity of approach, and the resulting littoral current velocity; the improvement of wave fore- casting procedures for both inland and ocean waters; methods of by- passing sand at inlets; sources of beach material; an analysis of Mission Bay field data; wave runup and overtopping on shore struc- tures; effects of tidal inlets on adjacent beaches; effect of tidal fluctua- tions on wave produced beach profiles; methods of particle size anal- ysis for material in sand range; tsunamis; and available information on transport of sand by wind. Regional studies consisting of com- pilation of basic data pertinent to shore processes were substantially completed for 2 regions and partly completed for 3 additional regions. In addition the staff has worked on 9 research projects for various defense agencies, and 3 miscellaneous projects for other Government agencies. CALIFORNIA DEBRIS COMMISSION This Commission, consisting of three officers of the Corps of Engi- neers appointed by the President with the consent of the Senate, created by the act of Congress approved March 1, 1893 (27 Stat. L., p. 507), was organized in San Francisco, Calif., on June 8, 1893, and has jurisdiction and duties extending over the drainage area of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, comprising the great central valley of California and extending from the crest of the Sierra Ne- vada on the east to that of the Coast Range on the west, and from Mount Shasta and the Pitt River Basin on the north to the Tehachapi Mountains on the south. These rivers empty into the head of Suisun Bay, ultimately discharging into the Pacific Ocean through the con- necting bays and straits and the Golden Gate. The duties prescribed by the act creating the Commission are: First. To regulate hydraulic mining in such a way as to permit its resumption and continuance under such restrictions as to prevent the resulting debris from being carried into navigable waters or other- wise causing damage. Second. To study and report upon general hydraulic and hydraulic-mining conditions and matters affecting or affected by them and to make surveys, mature and adopt plans for the purpose of improving the navigability, deepening the channels, and protecting the banks of the rivers, and affording relief from flood damages. While the Commission was to "adopt" plans as a result of its study, the act creating it did not provide means for directly carrying them out. Congress, however, has from time to time adopted certain of the plans formulated by the Commission and charged it with their execution, under the direction of the Secretary of the Army and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers. During the past year, the Commission consisted of the following officers of the Corps of Engineers: President, Col. D. S. Burns, July 1, 1952, to January 1, 1953; vacant, January 2 to April 19, 1953; Col. Paul D. Berrigan, April 20, 1953, to date; secretary, Col. C. C. Haug; member-Col. William R. Shuler. The secretary has immediate supervision of the work of the Commission. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation- Continued Page Page 1. Regulation of hydraulic min- 3. Sacramento River and tribu- ing and preparation of taries, Calif. (debris con- plans -------------------- 2008 trol)-------------------- 2011 2. Treatment of the Yuba River debris situation-restraining barriers, California-------- 2009 4. Sacramento River, Calif- ... 2013 2007 2008 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 1. REGULATION OF HYDRAULIC MINING AND PREPARATION OF PLANS Location. Operations are largely limited to the territory between Mount Lassen on the north and the Yosemite Valley on the south, on the western watershed of the Sierra Nevada. (See U. S. Geological Survey sheets for the area, 25 in number.) 'Existingproject. This provides for regulating hydraulic mining operations, planning the improvement of conditions upon the Sacra- mento and San Joaquin Rivers and their tributaries affected by such operations, and the preparation of plans to enable hydraulic mining to be resumed in their drainage areas. On application by prospective miners, full investigation is made by the California Debris Commis- sion, and permits to operate are issued to those who provide satisfac- tory debris-restraining basins by construction of suitable dams where necessary or use Government-constructed, debris-restraining reser- voirs constructed under the act of June 19, 1934, as set forth below. In addition, the Secretary of the Army is authorized to enter into contracts to supply storage for water and use of outlet facilities from debris storage reservoirs for domestic and irrigation purposes and power development, upon such conditions of delivery, use, and pay- ment as he may approve. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of this work is $15,000. The existing project was authorized by the following acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 1, 1893Created California Debris Commission and author- Ex. Doe. 267, 51st Cong., 2d sessI ized (a) hydraulic mining under its regulation in the Ex. Doc. 98, 47th Cong., 1st sess. drainage areas of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, if possible without injury to the naviga- bility of these river systems or to lands adjacent thereto; and (b) preparation of plans by the Com- mission for improvement of the navigability of these river systems, and flood and debris control therein. Feb. 27, 1907 1 Authorized California Debris Commission to permit (Amendment of sec. 13 of act ap. hydraulic mining without construction of impound- proved Mar. 1, 1893.) ing works, provided there is no injury to the naviga- bility of the above river systems or the lands ad- jacent thereto. June 19, 1934 2 Amended act of Mar. 1, 1893, which provides for con- (Amendment of secs. 18 and 23 of struction of debris dams or other restraining works act approved Mar. 1, 1893.) by the California Debris Commission and collection of a 3-percent tax on the gross proceeds of each mine using such facilities, so as to eliminate this tax and substitute an annual tax per cubic yard mined, obtained by dividing the total capital cost of each dam, reservoir, and rights-of-way, by the total capacity of the reservoir for restraint of debris; and authorized revocation of commission orders permit- ting such mining, for failure to pay this annual tax within 30 days after its due date; and also authorized receipt of money advances from mineowners to aid such construction, to be refunded later from the an- nual payments of yardage taxes on material mined. June 25, 1938 8 Added at the end of sec. 23 of above act, a provision (Further amendment of sec. 23 of that the Secretary of the Army is authorized to enter act approved Mar. 1, 1893.) into contracts to supply storage for water and use of outlet facilities from debris storage reservoirs for domestic and irrigation purposes and power devel- opment, upon such conditions of delivery, use, and payment as he may approve; these payments are to be deposited to the credit of such reservoir proj- ect, reducing its capital cost to be repaid by tax on mining operations. 1 Public No. 137 (H. R. 13367). 2 Public No. 425, 73d Cong. (H. R. 1503). * Public No. 716, 75th Cong., 3d sess. (IH. R. 9881). RIVERS AND HARBORS-CALIFORNIA DEBRIS COMMISSION 2009 For latest published map, see Annual Report for 1913, page 3170, and Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 50, 74th Congress, 1st session. Local coopertion. Mineowners are required to bear all expenses incurred in complying with the orders of the Commission for regula- tion of mining and restraint of debris. Operationsand results during fiscal year. There were 48 hydraulic mining inspections made. Cost of these inspections, regulation of hydraulic mining, issuance of licenses, and other administrative work was $7,813.93 during the fiscal year for maintenance. Total expendi- tures were $7,573.31. Administrative work overlaps that of improve- ments 2, 3, and 4, hereunder and that of the Sacramento engineer district. Condition at end of fiscal year. The commission has received 1,283 applications for hydraulic mining licenses; 20 mines are licensed, of which 7 use storage behind Government debris dams. Surveys have been made of those portions of Yuba, Feather, Bear, and Ameri- can Rivers containing large deposits of mining debris; of active mines, except those on the North Fork of Yuba River above Bullards Bar Reservoir; and of Bullards Bar and Combie Reservoirs, to determine the rate of debris movement into the several reservoirs. Work remaining to be done is, in general, the continuation of the above or similar operations. The total cost of all work to June 30, 1953, was $741,385.51 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $741,306.33. Cost and financial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 Maintenance: Appropriated--...... $15,000. 00 $15, 000. 00 --------- $5, 500. 00 $6, 500. 00 $741, 478.93 Cost.... .....--------------9, 480. 44 14, 061. 00 $4, 926. 98 6, 585. 00 7, 813. 93 741, 385. 51 Expenditures....-------- 10, 328. 61 13, 739. 80 4, 419. 73 7, 660.38 7,573.31 741, 306.33 2. TREATMENT OF THE YUBA RIVER DEBRIS SITUATION--RESTRAIN- ING BARRIERS Location. The works are on the Yuba River between Marysville and where the river emerges from the foothills, near Hammonton, some 10 miles easterly from Marysville, or about 9 miles below the Nar- rows. (See U. S. Geological Survey topographic map of the Sacra- mento Valley, Calif.) Existing project. This provides for storage of mining debris within the bed of the Yuba River by means of construction of Daguerre Point Dam, a debris barrier, and by the restraint of flow channel to narrow limits by means of training walls and other regulation works. The object of storing this debris in the Yuba River-a nonnavigable stream-is to keep it from passing into the Sacramento and Feather Rivers to the detriment of navigation therein. The variation in water levels due to floods is about 12 feet. The total cost of new work, com- pleted in 1935, was $723,259.02, of which $361,482.28 was from United States funds and $361,776.74 from funds contributed by the State of 2010 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 California. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $30,000, of which $15,000 is from local interests. (For details of this project in its original form, see Annual Report, 1917, p. 1810, "Previous projects.") The existing project was adopted in a rather indefinite form by the River and Harbor Act of June 3, 1896, and in its more definite form by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902 (H. Doc. 431, 56th Cong., 1st sess.). (For the latest published map, see U. S. Geological Sur- vey topographic map of the Sacramento Valley, Calif.) Local cooperation. Requirements of local cooperation are being complied with, progressively with the work. The State of California contributes annually an amount equal to the Federal allotment. Operations and results during fiscal year. Maintenance: Opera- tions during the year included preliminary surveys and preparation of plans and specifications by hired labor. Bank protection was accomplished at two sites along left and right banks of Yuba River, near Marysville, Calif., by contract; 5,312 cubic yards of embank- ment, 5,772 cubic yards ungraded cobbles, and 8,282 tons graded cob- bles were placed during the fiscal year. Total cost of maintenance during the fiscal year was $38,871.73, of which $19,407.86 was United States funds and $19,463.87 contributed funds. Total expenditures were $38,791.41, of which $18,449.35 were United States funds and $20,342.06 contributed funds. Condition at end of fiscal year. Construction of the project was initiated in November 1902 and completed in 1935. Three training walls, having a total length of 85,100 feet and providing two 500- foot-wide channels, were built, partly by gold-dredging companies and partly by the United States. A cut was made through Daguerre Point and a concrete spillway constructed therein. The channel be- tween Marysville and the training walls was cleared of obstructions. Dikes were built to block off old sand channels. The result has been to hold in the Yuba River millions of cubic yards of mining debris which would otherwise have passed into the channels of Feather and Sacramento Rivers to the detriment of navigation. The Yuba Consolidated Gold Fields was issued a Department of the Army permit in 1944 for dredging a 600-foot channel which would replace the two 500-foot channels above Daguerre Point Dam. The new channel will give almost a 900 approach for flows toward the crest of the dam. Work under the permit is approximately 25 percent complete. The total cost of the project to June 30, 1953, was as follows: Funds New work Maintenance Total United States-----------------------------------$361,482.28 $382, 793.09 $744, 275.37 Contributed--- ------------------------- ----------- 361, 776. 74 382, 742.03 744, 518. 77 Total_....................-. . -- .---. -- ._---- 723, 259. 02 765, 535. 12 1,488, 794. 14 The expenditures were $744,224.31 from United States funds and $744,518.77 from contributed funds, a total of $1,488,743.08. RIVERS AND HARBORS-CALIFORNIA DEBRIS COMMISSION 2011 Cost and flnancial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: ................................................ Appropriated--------------------------------......... $361, 482. 28 Cost------------------------------------------------------------------ 361, 482. 28 ..--------------------- Expenditures---.------------ ..-----------. . ---------- 361, 482. 28 Maintenance: Appropriated......... $18,000.00 $15, 000. 00 $9, 206. 61 $52, 553. 87 $30, 000.00 400, 517. 72 Cost---------------................ 28, 448. 97 16, 465. 79 -645. 93 58, 157. 63 19, 407. 86 382, 793. 09 Expenditures-----......... 28, 521. 47 16, 465. 79 -653. 00 59, 072. 15 18, 449. 35 382, 742. 03 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: ------------............------------------------ Appropriated--------......... ................------------........ 361, 776. 74 Cost_,-------------------------------------------------------------- 361,776.74 Expenditures--------- ------------------------------------------------ 361,776. 74 Maintenance: Appropriated---......... $20,000 $15, 000.00 $15,000.00 $45,000.00 $30,000.00 400, 223. 26 Cost-----------------................ 18, 500 24, 137. 21 5, 760. 06 58, 157. 63 19, 463. 87 382, 742. 03 Expenditures-------......... 18, 500 24, 137. 21 5, 760. 06 57, 279. 44 20, 342. 06 382, 742. 03 3. SACRAMENTO RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, CALIFORNIA (DEBRIS CONTROL) Location. The project reservoirs are to be constructed in the water- sheds of the Yuba, Bear, and American Rivers, Calif. (See U. S. Geological Survey sheets for the basin areas, seven in number.) Existing project. The project was designed to permit the resump- tion of hydraulic mining on a substantial scale and provides for the construction of four reservoirs at the following sites: (1) The Harry L. Englebright (Upper Narrows) Dam on Yuba River (completed in 1941); (2)- the North Fork Dam on the North Fork of American River (completed in 1939) ; (3) a site on the Middle Fork of American River; and (4) a site on Bear River. The estimate of cost for new work (1935 price index) is $6,945,000. The latest (1953) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $25,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 50, 74th Cong., 1st sess.). For latest published map, see the project document. The act approved November 6, 1945, provided that the dam con- structed at the Upper Narrows site on the Yuba River, in the State of California, should thereafter be known and designated as the Harry L. Englebright Dam. 2012 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Local cooperation. Satisfactory assurances were to be furnished the Secretary of the Army for repayment of the capital cost of the reser- voirs from taxes on material hydraulically mined, under licenses, and impounded in these reservoirs. These have been furnished and ac- cepted for sites (1), (2), and (3) above. Litigation involving min- ing interests prevented local interests from furnishing the necessary guarantees for reimbursement of the cost of a dam at the Dog Bar site on Bear River, site number (4) above. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: There were no operations, no costs were incurred, and there were no expenditures for new work during the fiscal year. Maintenance: Operations during the year included preliminary en- gineering and design; provision of guard service for Harry L. Engle- bright and North Fork Dams; and repairs to buildings and grounds at Harry L. Englebright Dam; all of which were accomplished by hired labor. In addition, the left abutment of Harry L. Englebright Dam was repaired during October and November 1952 by contract. Total cost for maintenance during the fiscal year was $40,044.74, and total expenditures were $35,224.41. Condition at end of fiscal year. The existing project is 76 percent complete. Construction of the North Fork Dam and Reservoir was initiated in 1937 and completed and in use at the end of the fiscal year 1939; additional work of excavation and reinforcement of the left abutment of the dam was done in the fiscal year 1941. The reservoir is located on the North Fork of the American River about 5 miles north- east of the city of Auburn and 40 miles northeast of Sacramento. The dam is 155 feet high, 620 feet long, and the reservoir has a debris storage capacity of 26,000,000 cubic yards. Construction of the Harry L. Englebright Dam was initiated in 1937 and completed in January 1941; the reservoir has been in use for storage of hydraulic mining debris. Minor finishing work was completed under supplementary agreement; repairs to footings and abutments and improvements of grounds were completed in 1944. The reservoir is located on the Yuba River about 20 miles northeast of the city of Marysville. The dam is 260 feet high, 1,142 feet long, and the reservoir has a debris storage capacity of 118,000,000 cubic yards. Construction of the Ruck-A- Chucky Dam site on the Middle Fork of American River was initiated in 1939 but was abandoned in 1940 due to construction difficulties; settlement of the contract was completed; and field investigations were made and report rendered with a view to the selection of another site. Work was postponed on the Dog Bar site on Bear River due to liti- gation involving mining interests which prevented local interests from furnishing the necessary guarantees for reimbursement of the cost of the dam, and a review of the report in the project document was made, giving consideration to alternative locations of the proposed dam. This review has been reassigned. The total cost of the project to June 30, 1953, was $5,291,374.99 for new work and $347,406.69 for maintenance, a total of $5,638,781.68. The total expenditures were $5,632,901. FLOOD CONTROL---CALIFORNIA DEBRIS COMMISSION 2013 Cost and flnancial summary Fiscal year ending June 30 Tctal to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949 New work: Appropriated--------... ....-----------.................. ............----------..........----- $5, 291, 374. 99 ...----------...------------ Cost ...--......................--- -- --- --- ------ ............... .. ...........----- 5, 291, 374. 99 Expenditures .....------........----....------------ ------..........---...--......-- ---............--------- ------------ 5, 291,374. 99 ............ Maintenance: ........ Appropriated------- $17, 500. 00 $62, 152. 73 -$21, 311. 00 $6,000. 00 $51, 760. 00 363, 593. 97 17, 347. 54 Cost------------- ---...--........... 16, 009. 79 13, 044. 11 15, 333. 46 40, 044. 74 347, 406. 69 Expenditures-...-------...... 18, 019. 49 15, 386. 44 13, 218. 94 15, 025. 10 35, 224. 41 341, 526. 01 Other new work data: Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project -------- _- $1, 653, 625. 01 4. SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF., FLOOD CONTROL Location. The works covered by this improvement are on the Sacramento River and tributaries in north central California from Collinsville to Shasta Dam. Previous projects. The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910, and was formerly reported under the title "Alleviation of debris conditions in the Sacramento and Feather Rivers." For further details, see Annual Report for 1917, page 1815, and Annual Report for 1938, page 1995. Existing project. This plan of improvement provides protection for the agricultural and urban areas of the Sacramento Valley by the enlargement and rectification of existing channels; the construction and reconstruction of levees along existing waterways; the construc- tion of leveed auxiliary bypass channels, together with the construc- tion of four bypass weirs and the reconstruction of another, and con- struction of outfall gates at the mouth of Butte Slough, to relieve the natural waterways of flows beyond their capacity; the construction of intercepting channels, levees, pumping plants, and drainage works to convey intercepted and interior drainage into the project waterways; the stabilization of caving banks by the construction of bank protec- tion works and levee setbacks; and the clearing of bypass and natural flood channels to provide efficient flow characteristics and abridge low water channel meanders. From the mouth of Sacramento River at Collinsville upstream to the mouth of Cache Slough (mile 14.3), the principal work is enlargement of the channel of the Sacramento River as required to carry the entire flood discharge of the river basin. Be- tween the mouth of Cache Slough and Chico Landing on the Sacra- mento River (mile 193.1), and including all tributaries entering the main stream below this point, the principal works are leveed natural waterways in conjunction with weirs, outfall gates, and leveed by- passes to carry surplus flows. From Chico Landing upstream to Red Bluff (mile 245.5), and on the lower portions of tributaries in this reach, the work consists of channel clearing, rectification, snagging, and bank protection. Maintenance is provided for the enlarged chan- nel below the mouth of Cache Slough, including revetment of the banks of the cut, until completion of the project. 2014 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 The above levee improvements were supplemented by works au- thorized by the Flood Control Acts of December 22, 1944, and May 17, 1950 (H. Doc. 649, 78th Cong., 2d sess., and H. Doc. 367, 81st Cong., 1st sess.). The levee construction and reconstruction provided for in these authorizations, including reservoirs and works for protection of Upper Butte Basin, are reported upon by the Sacramento district under Improvement No. 11, "Sacramento River and tributaries, from Collinsville to Shasta Dam, Calif.", page 1780. The estimate of cost (1953) for the existing project (exclusive of the improvements authorized by the Flood Control Acts of December 22, 1944, and May 17, 1950), including new work and maintenance, is $63,535,000. In addition, local interests have contributed for project work a total of $4,949,437.55 for levee construction, bank protection works, and levee setbacks, of which $4,939,751.97 was for new work and $9,685.58 for maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act of March 1, 1917 (H. Doc. 81, 62d Cong., 1st sess., as modified by Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 5, 63d Cong., 1st sess.), and modified by the Flood Control Act of May 15, 1928 (S. Doc. 23, 69th Cong., 1st sess.), the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (Senate commit- tee print, 75th Cong., 1st sess.), and the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 205, 77th Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation. The Flood Control Act of May 15, 1928, pro- vided that local interests were to contribute one-half the cost of con- struction of project levees, estimated at $3,191,500, and furnish the lands, rights-of-way, and easements therefor. The modified project which was adopted in the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, provided that the State of California, should execute and maintain the remainder of the general flood control proj- ect, now being done or to be done by the United States, and make illegal any levee, ditches, or other works in the bypasses or on the lands reserved for overflow that might reduce or impede the flood runoff, unless approved by the California Debris Commission; should hold and save the United States free from damages due to construc- tion works: And provided further, That the bank revetment for pro- tection of levees above Cache Slough, and the levee reconstruction recommended in the project document (Senate committee print, 75th Cong., 1st sess.), should not be undertaken until the State of Cali- fornia, political subdivisions thereof, or responsible local agencies have agreed to provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way for said works, including the cost of all alterations to highways, road crossings, and drainage and irrigation facilities incident to the work, and shall have contributed one-third of the cost of bank revetment and levee reconstruction, with the under- standing that the contribution of funds will be made as required by the progress of the work; and the State of California was to undertake the operation of the movable top of Sacramento Weir in accordance with the schedules established by the California Debris Commission. The modification of the project authorized in the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941, relieves local interests of all future construction costs under the existing project, but requires them to give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will (a) provide FLOOD CONTROL--CALIFORNIA DEBRIS COMMISSION 2015 all needed lands, easements, and rights-of-way free of cost to the United States, (b) bear the expense of necessary highway, railroad, and bridge alterations, (c) hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from construction of the works, and (d) maintain and operate all flood control works after completion, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. The requirements are being complied with as needed. Operations and results during fiscal year. New work: Levee con- struction, including enlargement of uncompleted levees, was accom- plished during the year by contract and by hired labor and Government-owned or hired plant and consisted of total yardage and materials placed in levees as follows: a. Sacramento River, east levee of Reclamation District No. 10, east levee of Feather River, and south levee of Honcut Creek, near Marysville, Calif., completion of continuing contract; 2,667 tons crushed mineral aggregate; b. Knights Landing Ridge Cut, east and west levees, Yolo Bypass to State Highway No. 24, near Knights Landing, by contract and hired labor; 77,662 cubic yards embankment and 12,470 tons crushed mineral aggregate surfacing; c. West levee, Sacramento River at Colusa warehouse, mile 144.2, Colusa, Calif., by contract; 7,986 cubic yards embankment and 448 tons crushed mineral aggregate; and d. Stockpiling of 16,965 cubic yards dredged material for con- struction of levee along Lindsey Slough from west levee of Yolo Bypass upstream approximately 4 miles, near Rio Vista, by hired labor and rented equipment. Total cost during the year for levee construction and enlargement was $100,371.06. Levee setback and bank protection work was accomplished at four sites along left and right banks, Sacramento River, near Knights Landing, mile 85.3 and mile 117.2, by contract, and consisted of total yardage and materials placed as follows: 333,175 cubic yards embankment, 6,391 tons crushed mineral aggregate surfacing, 42 tons liquid asphalt, 16,710 tons cobbles, and 25,006 tons quarry rock. Total cost during the year for levee setbacks and bank protection was $341,422.69. Levee enlargement and bank protection was accomplished on the south levee, Lindsey Slough, from junction with Cache Slough, ap- proximately 4 miles upstream, near Rio Vista, by contract; total yardage and materials placed consisted of the following: 110,075 cubic yards embankment, 5,425 tons crushed mineral aggregate sur- facing 53 tons liquid asphalt, and 5,607 tons filter material. Levee construction, bank protection, and road surfacing along the left bank, Sacramento River, near Freeport, was initiated by continuing contract, and work placement consisted of the following yardage and materials: 231,820 cubic yards embankment, 71,260 cubic yards chan- nel borrow for embankment, 18,487 pounds steel reinforcement, 4,799 tons cobbles, 3,564 tons filter material, 3,241 tons crushed mineral aggregate, and 120 existing levee crown stations shaped. A continu- ing contract was completed under which levee crowns were shaped 2016 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 and surfaced for patrol road purposes at various sites in Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, Yuba, Sutter, and Glenn Counties, Calif.; 1,356 levee crown stations were shaped and 494 tons liquid asphalt and 32,942 tons crushed mineral aggregate surfacing were placed during the year. Total cost of the preceding work during the year was $674,640.90. Hired labor was utilized in connection with stockpiling material for construction of levee along right bank of Lindsey Slough from west levee of Yolo Bypass upstream approximately 4 miles, near Rio Vista. Reinstallation of an irrigation system on Sutter Island was accom- plished by hired labor. Total cost of this work during the year was $2,882.03. Total quantities of work placed for the fiscal year are as follows: 760,718 cubic yards embankment, 71,260 cubic yards channel borrow placed in embankment, 16,965 cubic yards dredged material stock- piled for construction of levee, 18,487 pounds steel reinforcement, 63,584 tons crushed mineral aggregate surfacing, 589 tons liquid asphalt, 21,509 tons cobbles, 25,006 tons quarry rock, 9,171 tons filter material, and the shaping of 1,476 existing levee crown stations. Miscellaneous work, including preliminary surveys, explorations, and preparation of contract plans and specifications, was accomplished by hired labor during the year. Hired labor was also utilized in the preparation of operation and maintenance manuals and as-built draw- ings for completed portions of the project and for the analysis of drainage structures along Sacramento River. In addition, the follow- ing surveys were accomplished by contract to obtain data required for future construction activities: Survey of back levees of Reclama- tion Districts Nos. 787, 108, and 479; survey and mapping of areas along Sacramento River and tributaries from Sacramento to Rio Vista; and survey of levees along north bank American River, Arcade Creek, Linda Creek, east levee of Natomas Canal, Reclamation District No. 2068, and Liberty Farms. Total cost of this work during the year was $434,201.29. Total Federal cost of all new work during the year was $1,553,517.97. Miscellaneous construction (nonproject) accomplished for the State of California at its expense in connection with acquisition of rights- of-way for levees cost $164,132.09 and expenditures were $164,861.72. Maintenance: Work during the fiscal year included minor office engineering for work along Sacramento River. Total cost of main- tenance during the fiscal year was $42.24, all of which was by hired labor. Total cost of all work during the fiscal year was as follows: Funds New work Maintenance Total United States funds (regular appropriations) .......----------- $1, 553, 517. 97 $42.24 $1, 553, 560. 21 Contributed funds (nonproject) .-------------- ------- 164, 132. 09 ...------ - 164, 132. 09 Total all funds-.................--.......--------------------------........ 1, 717, 650. 06 42. 24 1, 717, 692. 30 The total expenditures were $1,751,788.50, of which the amount of $1,586,926.78 was United States funds and $164,861.72 contributed (nonproject) funds. FLOOD CONTROL--CALIFORNIA DEBRIS COMMISSION 2017 Conditionat end of fiscal year. Construction of the existing project, initiated in fiscal year 1918, is approximately 69 percent complete. The channel improvement accomplished to date has produced a chan- nel with a capacity of 579,000 cubic feet per second in the Sacramento River below Cache Slough. In addition, discharges up to 21,000 feet per second can be diverted from the Sacramento River through Georgi- ana Slough. Completed major project items include approximately 585 miles of levees, 5 weirs, 2 cutoff channels, 2 sets of outfall gates, clearing of about 1,000 acres of overflow channels and bypasses, a considerable amount of river levee bank protection, and flood channel dredging. A total of 83,340,196 cubic yards embankment has been placed in levees along the project waterways. The cutoffs at Collins Eddy and between Wild Irishman and Kinneys Bends were made in 1918 and 1919, respectively. Sacramento Weir was completed in 1917, Fremont Weir in 1924, Tisdale and Moulton Weirs in 1932, and Colusa Weir in 1933. Outfall gates at Knights Landing were constructed in 1930, and at the mouth of Butte Slough in 1936. Pumping plants on Sutter bypass were completed in 1944. Work items with reference to the clearing, snagging, rectification of channels, and bank protec- tion on Sacramento River and tributaries in Tehama County and from Red Bluff southerly, provided for by Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941, were accomplished in fiscal years 1947, 1948, 1949, and 1951. The total cost of this work was $126,355.24, of which $30,143.52 was by contract and $96,211.72 by hired labor. Work remaining to be done includes completion of levees (along Sacramento, American, Feather, and Yuba Rivers, and the adjoining bypasses and tributaries), bank protection, and clearing overflow channels and bypasses; clearing, snagging, and rectification of chan- nels on Sacramento River and tributaries in Tehama County and from Red Bluff southerly; and dredging of the enlarged flood channel below Cache Slough, with continued maintenance dredging until that part of the project below Cache Slough is completed. The total cost of the existing project was as follows: Funds New work Maintenance Total United States funds: Regular appropriations ......-.... $40, 671, 690. 67 $1, 979, 104. 32 1 $42, 650, 794. 99 Public works funds_........_ _....................... 1, 486, 469. 12 ................ 1, 486, 469. 12 Total United States funds ....................... 42, 158, 159. 79 1, 979, 104. 32 44, 137, 264. 11 .........-------- Contributed funds, project work----- 4, 939, 751. 97 9, 685. 58 4, 949, 437. 55 Total funds, project work ........................ 47, 097, 911. 76 1, 988, 789. 90 49. 086, 701. 66 Contributed funds (nonproject)................_....... 2, 568, 875. 63 2, 568, 875. 63 ................ 49, 666, 787. 39 Total all funds.................................... 1, 988, 789. 90 51, 655, 577. 29 1 Includes $429,671.29 representing adjustment of costs between the previous project and existing project for value of plant purchased. The total expenditures on the existing project were $51,192,556.69, of which $43,675,164.62 were United States funds (including $1,486,- 469.12 public works funds) and $7,517,392.07 contributed funds. 278038-53-voL.2-- 65 2018 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 priorto 1949) New work: Appropriated-........ $1,745.000.00 $3,260,000.00 $2,016,500.00 $990,000. 00 $1,000,000.00 $42, 506.328. 36 Cost-------------- 1, 849, 513.34 2, 377, 991.02 2, 341,170. 84 1. 839, 652.25 1,553,517 97 42, 408, 488. 50 Expenditures........ 1, 809, 836. 33 2, 114, 399. 99 2, 595, 639. 13 1, 915, 054. 791, 586, 538.43 42, 376, 061. 74 Maintenance: Appropriated-------- 5,000. 00 340, 000. 00------------ 10, 000.00----------- 1, 985, 169.79 Cost------.........---------- 177. 82 327, 706. 70 14, 901. 27 6, 106. 50 42. 24 1, 979, 104. 32 Expenditures - --------- 169. 57 301, 235. 26 39, 778.02 7,361.89 388.35 1, 979, 102.88 1 a. Includes appropriation and expenditure of $680,000 for new work for previous project. b. Includes cost of $250,328.71 for new work for previous project. c. Includes $429,671.29 in cost of existing project representing adjustment of costs between the previous project and existing project for value of plant purchased. d. Includes $1,486,469.12 public works funds for new work for existing project. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ----------------------- $11, 434. 34 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954----------- 3, 800, 000. 00 .Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954--------- 3, 811, 434. 34 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project ---- ------------------ 15, 923, 501. 85 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June ...... 30, 1953,includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Appropriated-........ $443. 000.00 $899, 576. 34 ..---..-------..... $300,000.00 .........------------ 1$8, 394, 571.45 Cost .......------..------... 352, 907. 59 299, 880. 70 $99, 215. 83 525, 326. 11 $164, 132.09 1 8, 188, 627. 60 Expenditures......... 352, 907. 59 296, 985. 90 96, 191. 94 527, 166. 33 164, 861.72 18, 187, 706. 49 Maintenance: Appropriated..---.------------..-----------.------------.----------.---------- -- 29,685.58 Cost-..------- ----------- ------------------------------------------------ 29, 685. 58 Expenditures ................---.... ..........------------ ....-----------........................ ....------------------------.. 9, 685.58 1 a. Includes $680,000 for new work for previous project. b. Includes $310,801.07 voluntary contribution for bank protection. c. Includes the following amounts for voluntary contribution for other appurtenant work desired by local interests for the existing project: Appropriation, $2,774,819.48; cost, $2,568,875.63; and expenditures, $2,567,954.52. s Voluntary contribution for bank protection for the existing project. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953--- ------------------- $175, 874. 96 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 200, 000. 00 ----------- Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954---------- 375, 874. 96 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT, MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1953 Commission headquarters. Mississippi River Commission Build- ing, Vicksburg, Miss., post office box 80. Commissioners. The commissioners during the fiscal year were Brig. Gen. P. A. Feringa, Corps of Engineers, president through May 31, 1953; Brig..Gen. John R. Hardin, United States Army, president from that date; Brig. Gen. Ernest Graves, Corps of Engineers, retired, until his death on June 9, 1953; Rear Adm. Leo O. Colbert, United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, retired; Albert L. Culbertson; DeWitt L. Pyburn, civil engineer; Brig. Gen. Don G. Shingler, Corps of Engineers, through October 12, 1952; Eugene F. Salisbury, civil engineer; and Col. Herbert D. Vogel, Corps of Engineers, since Octo- ber 12, 1952. Jurisdiction. The Mississippi River Commission, created by act of Congress approved June 28, 1879, is charged, under the direction of the Secretary of the Army and supervision of the Chief of Engineers, with prosecution of improvements for flood control of the Mississippi River and of its tributaries and outlets in its alluvial valley, so far as they are affected by Mississippi River backwater, between Head of Passes, La. (mile 0), and Cape Girardeau, Mo. (mile 1,016), and with prosecution of improvements in the interest of navigation between Cairo, Ill. (mile 964), and Baton Rouge, La. (mile 232). It also is charged with prosecution of certain flood control works on the Mis- sissippi River and on tributaries so far as they are affected by back- water, between Cape Girardeau and Rock Island, Ill. (mile 1,446); more specifically charged with control of headwater floods of the St. Francis and Yazoo Basins including L'Anguille River and Yazoo tributaries, respectively; West Tennessee tributaries; protection of the Cache Basin; the Grand Prairie Region and Bayou Meto Basin, Ark., including water supply improvements therein; portions of the back- water areas near the mouths of the White, the Yazoo, and the Red Rivers, and with improvements of Bayous Rapides, Boeuf, and Cocod- rie, La., Boeuf and Tensas Rivers, Bayou Macon and Bayou Lafourche, La. and Ark., and Lake Pontchartrain front, La. Backwater limits on tributary streams are considered to be located where backwater curves from the maximum Mississippi River flood intersect maximum flood flow lines of tributaries. Location and description. The Mississippi River rises in Lake Itasca, Minn., flows in a general southerly direction for 2,350 miles, and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. Its drainage area, about 1,245,- 000 square miles, embraces all or part of 31 States between the Rocky and Appalachian Mountains and parts of two Canadian Provinces. There are approximately 35,000 square miles in the alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Mo. which were originally subject to over- flow, including former overflow areas designated as the St. Francis, White Tensas, Atchafalaya, and Lafourche Basins west of the river and the Yazoo and Pontchartrain Basins east of the river. Observa- tions made by the Mississippi River Commission to June 30 show 2019 2020 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 approximately maximum and minimum discharges between the levees as follows: Cairo to White River, 2,000,000 and 70,000 cubic feet per second; thence to Red River, 2,150,000 and 90,000 cubic feet per second; thence to the Gulf of Mexico, 1,500,000 and 80,000 cubic feet per second in the Mississippi River and about 650,000 and 12,000 cubic feet per second in the Atchafalaya River. As the 1927 flood flow was not confined between the levees, maximum discharges recorded do not include the entire flow of the 1927 flood, the maximum of record below White River. Low water stages, generally, obtain from August to December. High water and flood stages usually occur in the late winter or early spring, but great floods such as that of 1937 have occurred as early as January in the upper reaches of the lower river. Extreme ranges in stages recorded at representative gages are about 60 feet at Cairo; 53 feet at Memphis; 57 feet at Red River Landing; and 23 feet at Carrollton. The river is nontidal above the mouth of Red River, where the amplitude of the tide rarely exceeds 0.1 foot during extreme low water. ORGANIZATION Office of the president. The president of the Mississippi River Commission is its executive officer. One officer has been assigned for duty in the office of the president as secretary of the commission. Authorized operations of the commission below Cape Girardeau within the following limits are conducted by three Corps of Engineers districts in accordance with approved directives and programs and congressional appropriations therefor. New Orleans district: Mississippi River project levees and river channel stabilization as required from Head of Passes, mile 0, to the vicinity of Black Hawk, La. (mile 320), including south bank levee of Red River to Hotwells, La.; Bonnet Carre and Morganza flood- ways; maintenance and improvement of the Mississippi River naviga- tion channel from Baton Rouge, La. (mile 232) up to mile 320; and the Baton Rouge Harbor extension (Devils Swamp Channel) ; Lake Pontchartrain front levee in Jefferson Parish, Atchafalaya Basin floodway, and flood control and drainage improvements in Bayous Rapides, Boeuf, and Cocodrie, and Bayou des Glaises, and Red River backwater area within district limits. Col. Charles G. Holle, Corps of Engineers, district engineer to April 13, 1953; Col. Charles T. Tench, Corps of Engineers, district engineer since that date. Vicksburg district: Mississippi River project levees and river chan- nel stabilization as required from the upper limits of the New Orleans district's operations in the vicinity of Black Hawk, La., to the Coa- homa-Boliver County line, Mississippi, on the left bank and to the mouth of the Arkansas River, Ark., on the right bank including the Arkansas River south bank levee to the vicinity of Pine Bluff, Ark., and its north bank levee to the mouth of Plum Bayou, Ark.; mainte- nance and improvement of the Mississippi River navigation channel between miles 320 and 593, and the Vicksburg-Yazoo area; flood con- trol and drainage improvements in the Red River backwater area in- cluding the leveed portion east of Black River within district limits; Jonesville La., Boeuf and Tensas River and Bayou Macon Basins, Ark. and La., and Bayou Lafourche, La.; Yazoo River Basin, Miss., MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2021 including the backwater area; Big and Little Sunflower Rivers, Deer Creek, and Steele Bayou, Miss., and the Grand Prairie Region, and Bayou Meto Basin, Ark., including provisions for agricultural water supply. Lt. Col. G. F. Dixon, Jr., Corps of Engineers, district engineer. Memphis district: Mississippi River project levees and river chan- nel stabilization as required, from the upper limits of the Vicksburg district's operations in the vicinity of the mouth of White River to the north bank of Little River diversion channel, Missouri (mile 1015), a few miles below Cape Girardeau, Mo., on the right bank and to the Cache River diversion above Cairo, Ill. (mile 999), on the left bank including levees on the right bank of the Ohio River up to the pre- vious mouth of Cache River, Ill. (mile 7), with operations above Cairo, Ill., restricted to levee work. Maintenance and improvement of the Mississippi River navigation channel between miles 593 and 964 and the Memphis Harbor, Tenn.; levees in the White River backwater area up to the vicinity of Augusta, Ark.; levees and pumping plants at DeValls Bluff and Des Arc, Ark.; channel improvements in Cache River Basin, Ark.; improvement works in the St. Francis River Basin, Mo. and Ark., including backwater area, Little River diversion chan- nel, Missouri, L'Anguille River, Ark., and Obion and Forked Deer River Basins, Tenn. Col. A. F. Clark, Jr., Corps of Engineers, district engineer. Field operations of the commission above Cape Girardeau, restricted to levee construction under section 6 of the 1928 Flood Control Act (local interests contributing one-third of costs and furnishing rights- of-way), are conducted within the following limits by two Corps of Engineers districts of the Upper Mississippi Valley Division which report direct to the commission on matters within its jurisdiction: St. Louis district: Mississippi River (sec. 6) levees from the upper limits of the Memphis district's operations to Clemons Station, Mo. (mile 1266), on the right bank and Hamburg Bay, Ill. (mile 1227), on the left bank including the Illinois River to mile 120, near Havana, Ill., and the Missouri River to St. Charles, Mo. (backwater limits). Col. F. E. Ressegieu, Corps of Engineers, district engineer. Rock Island district: Mississippi River (sec. 6) levees from upper limits of the St. Louis district's operations to Rock Island, Ill. (mile 1448). Col. G. A. Finley, Corps of Engineers, district engineer to May 31, 1953; Col. D. M. McClain, Corps of Engineers, acting district engineer since that date. PREVIOUS PROJECTS The project outlined in a report by the commission dated February 17, 1880, contemplated improvement of the channel to secure a least depth of 10 feet at extreme low water by contraction of the low water channel, protection of banks against caving, and control of floodwater by levees. For further details, see page 1944, Annual Report for 1932, and page 1682, Annual Report for 1937. EXISTING PROJECT This provides for protection of the alluvial valley of the Mississippi, Head of Passes to Cape Girardeau, from floods by means of levees, 2022 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 floodwalls, floodways, reservoirs (in the St. Francis and Yazoo Basins), bank stabilization and channel improvements in and along the river and its tributaries and outlets insofar as affected by back- water of the Mississippi River and for levee work between Cape Girardeau and Rock Island. The project also provides for bank pro- tection, channel improvement, contraction works and dredging to secure a navigable channel 12 feet deep and 300 feet wide from Baton Rouge to Cairo. Improvements completed under previous project and incorporated in the project are maintained in accordance therewith. The total authorized cost, including the modifications authorized by the act of May 17, 1950, is $1,292,748,500, including maintenance charges through August 18, 1941. The estimated cost of annual main- tenance is $15,000,000. Table A lists major Mississippi River improvements included in the existing project; table B lists those on tributaries and outlets; and table C contains data pertinent to dams and reservoirs. TABLE A. Mississippi River improvements Location Mileage Improvement Remarks above Head Locality ofPasses 230-966 Baton Rouge-Cairo .............. Dredging where required ...... 10-966 Venice, La.-Cairo______________ Revetment, contraction work___ 11-25 Baptiste Collette Bayou-Ostrica, Main line levee setback, left La. bank. 44-91 Bohemia, La.-New Orlenas_....... Main line levee and floodwall, left bank. 91-104 New Orleans_....................- do...........------------------- Authorized by Pub- lic Law 516, 81st Cong. 104-230 New Orleans-Baton Rouge .... __.__ do ... 234 Baton Rouge Harbor Devils Swamp barge channel ... _------------__ Authorized by Pub- lic Law 858, 80th Cong. 432-718 Vicksburg-Lake View, Miss...___ Main line levee, left bank .- --- 718-731 Memphis Harbor ......... Closure, Tennessee Chute; Authorized by Pub- levee; harbor channels, etc. lic Law 526, 79th Cong. 807-878 Tiptonville-Obion River........... Main line levee, left bank, levee Do. extension and diversion of Obion River. 906-931 Slough Bend-Hickman, Ky _._.. Main line levee, left bank -_---- 10-81 The Jump-New Orleans-.......... Main line, levee, right bank .... 81-96 New Orleans _.......... --- do_-..._.------------------ Authorized by Pub- lic Law 516, 81st Cong. 96-277 ......... New Orleans-Morganza---------- --- do ... 285-301 ...........--- Morganza-Old River..------------ do ....----------------- Extends up South bank of Old River to Barbre Landing. 304-564 Old River-Cypress Creek, Ark .... ... do . .....----------------- Joins Arkansas River South bank levee. 600-660 Henrico-Helena, Ark-......._... ....do ...- 671-1,001 St. Francis River-Commerce, Mo._ ..do .... 1,008-1,446 Thebes, Ill.-Rock Island..... Levees, both banks ............. Intermittent. 127-129 Bonnet Carre, La., floodway....... Regulating spillway, left bank_ __ 277-285 Morganza, La., floodway .______-- Regulating spillway, right bank- 895 St. Johns Bayou, Mo ________ Drainage floodgate- 932 Hickman -... _ _ ___ ___-- Floodwall, left bank ............ 895-964 New Madrid-Birds Point, Mo. .. Floodway, right bank.......... 966 Cairo, Cairo drainage district ..... Floodwalls and levees ......... 480 Lake Providence, La_............ Filling Grant's Canal......... - Authorized by Pub- lic Law 516, 81st Cong. 432 1 Vicksburg-Yazoo area.......---------I...... Levee, left bank................ Authorized by Pub- lic Law 391, 70th Cong., as modified by Public Law 526, 79th Cong. I I I MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2023 TABLE B. Mississippi River tributary and outlet improvements Location Mileage Improvement Remarks above Locality mouth ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AND BASIN, LA. 6 Below Morgan City- ...... Channel relocation- ...........Bypass route for In- tracoastal Water- way traffic. 6-18 .....-do ............--.--------..... Levees. floodwall east of lower Protection of land Atchafalaya River. east of Morgan City. 6-18 -.. do-.......--------------------- Levees, floodwall, drainage Protection of inclosed structures, and pumping areas west of Mor- plants. gan City. 18 Morgan City__.__._____..._...... Lock in Bayou Boeuf........... Intracoastal Water- way. 18-115 Morgan City-Morganza_........... Levee, east protection, includ- Including lower Mor- ing Morgan City floodwall. ganza guide levee. 108-116 Lacour-Red Cross .___....... .__ Levee, upper Morganza guide. 81-138 Alabama Bayou-Barbre Landing__ Levee, east bank Atchafalaya River. 133 Simmesport-Hamburg ........... Levee, fuse plug, west Atchafa- laya floodway. Mansura to Wax Lake Outlet and West Atchafalaya Basin protec- Wax Lake (Outlet to Berwick). tion levee. 107-108 M elville.. _.... _ ..... .... _ .._ __ Levee, ring .................... 133 Simmesport_.................____ Levee, ring and drainage struc- ture. 32 Atchafalaya Bay-Six Mile Lake.... Outlet, Wax Lake_...........__ 63-133 Bayou Garofler-Simmesport...... Levee, west bank Atchafalaya River. 54 Bayou Sorrel..................... Lock, Bayou Sorrel_............ Plaquemine-Morgan City alternate route, Gulf Intra- coastal Waterway. 109 Bayou Latenache_ ........... __ Drainage structure, Pointe Cou- Through upper Mor- pee. ganza guide levee. 20 Berwick ........ ................. Lock....................------ Lower Atchbafalaya River. 26 Patterson_......................-- Water system-......---------- Adjustment to pro- vide fresh water. 32 Calumet-........................ Floodgates.........--- ------.... 2 floodgates, Bayou Teche-Wax Lake Outlet. 50 Charenton......-............ .- I Floodgate and navigation chan- Bayou Teche to nel. Grand Lake th r o u g h West Atchafalaya pro- tection levee. 96 Bayou Courtableau-----.------- Drainage control structures.... 97 Bayou Darbonne---- .........----- Drainage structure- --------- Through West Atch- afalaya protection levee. 18-81 Morgan City-Alabama Bayou ..... Floodway, Atchafalaya Basin _. 81-115 Alabama Bayou-Mississippi River. Floodway Morganza ........... 81-138 Alabama Bayou-Red River..-.-- Floodway, West Atchafalaya__.. 50 Jaws-Lake Fausse Pointe......... Outlet, Charenton Drainage and Restoration of drain- Navigation Canal protection age west of West levee. Atchafalaya Basin protection levee. 18-541 Morgan City-Bayou Sorrel Lock__ Alternate channel, Plaquemine- Channel east of East Morgan City alternate route Atchafalaya pro- Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. tection levee. 32 Wax Lake Outlet ................. Bridges, railway and highway__- 95 West Atchafalaya floodway ....... ...- .do-.....---.--------------.. 95 Morganza floodway .............. .... do .. 107 .,-do.--....................... 115 -- SDiversion do-----------.......---..---.......... 128 .do............................ Bayou des Glaises, West Atchafa- Diversion bannel................ channel_............... laya protection levee borrow pit. 2024 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 TABLE B. Mississippi River tributary an outlet improvements-Continued Location Mileage Improvement Remarks above Locality mouth BAYOUS RAPIDES, BOEUF Authorized by Pub- AND COCODRIE, LA. lie Law 228, 77th Cong. Bayou Courtableau-Bayou Rapides Diversion Channel 0-17 Bayou Crocodrie ................ Enlargement and realinement_ 17-40 Bayous Cocodrie-Boeuf diversion- New channel................... 40-51 Bayou Boeuf .... ---- Enlargement and realinement_.- 51-60 Bayous Boeuf-Rapides diversion-_ New channel.................... Bayou Cocodrie 17-42 Upper Cocodrie................... Enlargement, clearing and snag- ging. Bayou Boeuf 87-107 Bayou Lamourie to Kinkead-..... Enlargement, realinement, clear- ing and snagging. Structures 40 Lecompte control structure_ _ -....Fixed elevation structure....... 60 Bayou Rapides control structure_ Gated structure................ 87 Bayou Lamourie control structure_ .....do........--- -- Various .......................... Railway, highway, and local road bridges and pipeline crossings. RED RIVER, LA. 82-145 Moncla-Hotwells.....---------- Levee, south bank.............. RED RIVER BACKWATER Tensas-Cocodrie area............. Levees, drainage channels, and structures. AMITE RIVER, LA. Amite River, La--................. Bank protection__............. Authorized by Pub- lic Law 516, 81st Cong. LAKE PONCHARTRAIN, LA. Lake Ponchartrain front, Jeffer- Flood protection.............._ Do. son Parish, La. ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN Grand Prairie Region and Bayou Water supply and drainage im- Do. Meto Basin, Ark. provements. OUACHITA RIVER, LA. 86 Jonesville, La .................... Levees, floodwalli pumping plant, and interior drainage Portion of levee built under sec. 6, Pub- structures. lic Law 391, 70th Cong., F. C. G. project authorized by Public Law 738, 74th Cong., Public Lawl 516, 81st Cong., places project under F. C. M. R. & T. (Sen. Doe. 117,81st Cong., 1st sess.). 99-178 Monroe-Sandy Bayou............. Levees, left bank ................ Intermittent, author- ized by sec. 6 of May 15, 1928 act. 177 Bawcomville, La.................. Levees, culverts, and temporary Work under sec. 6. flapgates. Built by local in- terests with Gov- ernment furnished pipe and flapgates. MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2025 TABLE B. Mississippi River tributary and outlet improvements-Continued Location Mileage Improvement Remarks above Locality mouth BOEUF AND TENSAS BASINS, LA. Authorized by Pub- AND ARK. lic Law 534, 78th Cong., and Public Law 526, 79th Cong. I-- I0-32 BOEUF RIVER Public Law 516, 81st 0-32 . .. . Clearing_..._ Clearing _._ ............... Cong., modifies re- quirements of local cooperation. 151-233Above Bayou Lafourche ...... _ Enlargement and realinement__ Canals 19, 43, and 81 and Big Channel improvement.......... Bayou. Bayou Lafourche, La. 0-63 Boeuf River (mile 32) to 'and Channel improvement and re- Do. through Bayou Lafourche to alinement. Boeuf River (mile 151). Big and Colewa Creek - 0-26 Clearing, snagging, and realine ment. 26-89 Enlargement, realinement....... Tensas River 61-160 Channel improvement-......... Public Law 516, 81st Cong., modifies re- Bayou Macon quirements of loca cooperation. 0-170 To mouth of Ditch Bayou __ _ Clearing and snagging........... 123 Upper end Sandy Lake........... Levee_----.-------------- 120 Small outlet, right bank-...._..... Closure ,----- . ..---.-----. --- 127 .....do............................ .... do-------------------------- Structures Various. --. Railway and highway bridges and pipeline crossings. YAZOO RIVER AND BASIN, MISS. 0-381 Yazoo River, below Arkabutla Channel improvement ........-- Including Tallahat- Dam. chie and Coldwa- ter Rivers. 0-64 Yalobusha River, below Grenada ....----do_..------------------------ Dam. 0-13 Yocona River, below Enid Dam__ ...---do__-.------------------- Above Panola-Quit- man floodway. 0-26 Little Tallahatchie River, below .....---- do--------------------- ----- Do. Sardis Dam. Including Moores 0-88 Cassidy Bayou, below Old Cold- .....do--..--....................------------------- water River. Bayou, Cutoff Bayou, Whiting Lake and outlet. 75-366 Yazoo River below Prichard, Levee, right bank-----------.............. Intermittent. Miss. 75-345 Yazoo River, between Yazoo City Levees, left bank...........------------ Do. and Askew. 0-24 Tallahatchie River-Little Talla- Levees, Panola-Quitman flood- hatchie River. way. 0-75 Lower Yazoo River............... Levees and pumping plants-..... Backwater and flood control. 75-381 Area between Yazoo-Tallahatchie- Levees and channel improve- Authorized by Pub- Coldwater River system and ment. lic Law 526, 79th the hills, including Bobo Bayou. Cong. McKinney Bayou_.............. Channel improvement or en- Do. largement of pumping plant. 2026 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 TABLE B. Mississippi River tributaryand outlet improvements--Continued Location Mileage Improvement Remarks above Locality mouth BIG SUNFLOWER RIVER, ETC. 0-212 Big Sunflower River__........... Channel improvement .......... Authorized by Pub. 0-11 Hull Brake-Mill Creek Canal ..... ..... d ....--- ---- -..--.....- do lic Law 526, 79th 14-27 Hushpuckena River .......... ..... do _..................... . Cong. Public Law 0-66 Quiver River--__-----.--------.. ..... do-....................... 516, 81st Cong., 6-20 Bogue Phalia ..................--- 30-46J ..... do .....-- . .---..... .... modifies require- ments of local co- operation. 0-4 Ditchlow Bayou_ ........... ... do .--------------...................... ....---- 0-27 Little Sunflower River_........... ..... do-........ --........... 154-160Deer Creek _...................... ----- do----------------------d 0-70 Steele Bayou.--------------------- ---- do-----------------------do ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. 23-115 Yancopin-Pine Bluff ..---....... Levee, south bank ........... 30-116 Red Fork, Ark., to Pine Bluff ...- Revetment.---- ------------ 60-102 North Little Rock to Gillett Levee, north bank_...........-- (below Plum Bayou). WHITE RIVER AND BASIN, ARK. 18-50 Laconia Circle-Old Town Lake .. - Levee, backwater including out- Mile 600-740 Missis. let structures. sippi River. Levees, outlet structures ....... 100-220 Augusta to Clarendon .........__ Levee, outlet structure and 125 DeValls Bluff___--.-----..----.-- pumping station. do .....----------------.. 147 Des Arc, Ark_......--------------- -.... . . . Authorized by7Pub- lic Law 516,x81st Cong. 0-196 Cache River, Ark...-------------- Channel improvement and Do. structures. 0-90 Bayou DeView, Ark __................do .......... . Do. ST. FRANCIS RIVER AND BASIN, ARK. AND MO. 0-305 Mouth of St. Francis River- Floodway, levees, drainage Wappapello Dam. channels and structures. 0-105 Little River Basin ..........-..----- .... do ..................... 15-36 Tyronza River___ --- - --- Channel improvement-_------ 155 Marked Tree, Ark .............. Marked Tree Siphon .......... 0-29 Big Slough Ditch ....._....... Channel improvement-......... 0-17 Mayo Ditch .................... .---do__--------.-----.--- 0-12 Cross County Ditch .._.........._ ....- do------------------ ........................-- L'Anguille River, Ark. 0-60 ..... do------...--..-.--.. Authorized by Pub- lic Law 858, 80th Cong. WEST TENNESSEE TRIBUTARIES 0-81 Obion River and tributary North, .... do .....--- ...- . -........- Do. South, Middle, and Rutherford Forks. 0-75 Forked Deer River and tributary North, Middle, and South Forks. Do. ST. JOHNS BAYOU, MO 0-11 New Madrid-Sikeston Ridge- .... Levee and floodgate...--------....... Mile 895, Mississippi River. LITTLE RIVER DIVERSION CHANNEL Delta to Ancell, Mo...--.......... Levees.--------.--..----.--- Mile 50 above Cairo. MISSOURI RIVER, MO. 0-28 ............ Mouth to St. Charles, Mo--------- do .......................... MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2027 TABLE B. Mississippi River tributary and outlet improvements-Continued Location Mileage Improvement Remarks above Locality mouth ILLINOIS RIVER, ILL. 0-120 Mouth to Havana, Ill----------............ Levees..........--------------------- Intermittent. (Sece.) OHIO RIVER, ILL. AND KY. 0-5 Cairo to Cache River---------..........-- Floodwall, levee, and revetment. TABLE C. General data-dams and reservoirs - -- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sardis Arkabutla WappapeIlo Name 1---- __ Grenada Enid L ittle Ark-autla Wappapello River..............................------------------------- Yalobusha Yocona Little lahatchie 2 3 Codwter St. Francis Nearest town to dam site----------- Grenada Enid Sardis Arkabutla Wappapello Drainage area..........square miles._ 1, 320 560 1, 545 1, 000 1, 310 Conservation pool: thousand acres_. Area..--__- --........-- 10 6 10 5 5 Volume----.....thousand acre-feet._ 86 58 92 31 39 Elevation-..... feet, mean sea level.- 193 230 235 210 355 Flood-control pool: ........... thousand acres._ Area--------- 65 28 58 33 23 Volume-......thousand acre-feet_. 1, 252 602 1, 478 494 586 Runoff .... inches ..-------------- 17. 8 20. 2 18. O0 9. 3 8. 4 Outlet gates: Number... .------ --. .--. 3 2 4 3 3 Size___------------------..................feet.. 7.5 x 14 8 x 16 6 x 12 8.5 x 19 10 x 20 Capacity, thousand cubic feet per second.- 10. 0 9.4 10.0 10.0 18.0 Spillway: Type, uncontrolled --------------- Chute Chute Chute Chute Gravity Length__--. ---------- feet... 200 200 400 300 740 Elevation, crest, feet, mean sea level... 231 268 282 239 395 Discharge capacity, thousand cubic feet per second._ 52 50 132 89 156 Surcharge pool: Area -__--.----- _thousand acres__ 106 41 90 63 32 Volume-.....----thousand acre-feet_ 1,385 554 1, 447 858 521 Runoff- ....----- -------- inches__ 19.7 18. 5 17.6 16.1 7. 5 Elevation__ .feet, mean sea level.. 247. 5 284. 0 301. 6 257. 0 414. 0 Dam: Type, earthfill....--------------............... Rolled Rolled Hydraulic Rolled Rolled Length- ........--thousand feet-- 13. 9 8. 4 15.3 10. 0 2. 7 Elevation, crest, feet, mean sea level.. 256. 0 293.0 312. 0 265. 0 420. 0 I Grenada, Enid, Sardis, and Arkabutla Reservoirs are in Yazoo River Basin, Miss.; Wappapello Reser- voir is in St. Francis River Basin, Mo. Data for Grenada Reservoir are preconstruction values. 2 Construction road has been turned over to the Mississippi State Highway Department as provided for by Public Law 516, 81st Cong., 2d sess. 8 Subtract 0.6 from elevations for Sardis, 0.3 for Wappapello, and 0.7 for Arkabutla to correct for 1941 and 1944 adjustments. The existing project was authorized by the following acts: Acts Work authorized Documents May 15, 1928 Flood protection in the alluvial valley of the Missis- H. Doc. 90, 70th Cong., 1st sess. June 19, 1930 sippi River; revetment and contraction works and Feb. 15,1933 dredging to provide least channel depth of 9 feet Apr. 23,1934 and width of 300 feet below Cairo. June 15,1936 Morganza floodway, outlet west of Berwick, Atcha- House Committee on Flood Con- Aug. 28, 1937 falaya Basin; control of headwater floods, St. Fran- trol Doc. 1, 74th Cong., 1st sess.; June 28,1938 cis and Yazoo Basins; flood control works along House Committee on Flood Con- Cache River, Ill., roads on levees and drainage ad- trol Doe. 1, 75th Cong., 1st sess. justments incident to floodway levees. 2028 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 18,1941 Enlargement of main line levees to offset abandon- H. Doc. 359, 77th Cong., 2d sess. ment of floodways between Arkansas and Red Rivers, flood control works in backwater areas of Yazoo and Red Rivers, and in Bayous Rapides, Boeuf and Cocodrie, La. Dec. 22,1944 Navigation channel 12 feet deep and 300 feet wide be- H. Doc. 509, 78th Cong., 2d sess. tween Baton Rouge and Cairo; execution of chan- nel improvement and stabilization program; flood control improvement of Yazoo River (lower tribu- taries), and protection of Yazoo River backwater area in vicinity of Satartia. July 24,1946 Improvement of Boeuf and Tensas Rivers and S. Doe. 151, 78th Cong., 2d sess.; Bayou Macon; Bayou Lafourche; Yazoo River S. Doe. 191, 79th Cong., 2d sess.; tributaries; Bayou des Glaises; levee on north bank H. Doe. 516, 78th Cong., 2d sess.; Arkansas River (below Plum Bayou), levees on H. Doc. 602, 79th Cong., 2d sess.; White River; Tiptonville-Obion levee and drain- H. Doc. 757, 79th Cong., 2d sess. age improvements (west Tennessee tributaries); St. Johns Bayou, Mo.; Memphis Harbor, Tenn. (Tennessee chute); levee protection for Vicksburg- Yazoo area. June 30, 1948 Improvement of the Mississippi River below Cape H. Doc. 627, 80th Cong., 2d sess. Girardeau, Mo., with respect to west Tennessee tributaries. Improvement of L'Anguille River, Ark_____________ H. Doc. 651, 80th Cong., 2d sess. Barge channel 12 feet deep and 300 feet wide, from H. Doc. 321, 80th Cong., 1st sess. Mississippi River mile 234.5 through Devils Swamp, La. May 17,1950 Flood protection at Des Are, Ark._____ ____ .... H. Doc. 485, 81st Cong., 2d-'sess. Improvement of St. Francis River and Basin, Ark. H. Doc. 132, 81stICong., istisess. and Mo. Improvement of Cache River and Bayou DeView, S. Doc. 88, 81st Cong., 1st sess. Ark. and Mo. Improvement of Grand Prairie region and Bayou H. Doc. 255, 81st Cong., 1st sess. Meto Basin, Ark. Flood protection, Lake Pontchartrain, front of Jef- S. Doc. 139, 81st Cong., 2d sess. ferson Parish, La. Filling Grant's Canal, Lake Providence, La.; addi- tional protection to Red River backwater area; extending Federal jurisdiction to cover levees in Orleans Parish, La.; and bank protection, Amite, La. Oct. 30, 1951 Modification of requirements for local cooperation in Pub. Law[237,[82djCong., 1st sess. the White River backwater area, Arkansas. Recommended modification of project. The Mississippi River Com- mission has submitted a report to the Chief of Engineers dated Sep- tember 20, 1950 (S. Doc. 53, 82d Cong., 1st sess.), recommending the following modification of project: Navigation improvement on Atch- afalaya and Old Rivers between Morgan City, La., and the Mississippi River by providing a 12- by 125-foot channel through shoal areas in Grand and Six Mile Lakes at an estimated additional first cost of $440,000 and an estimated annual cost of $150,000 for maintenance. This plan was concurred in by the Chief of Engineers on May 1, 1951. The Mississippi River Commission has submitted a report to the Chief of Engineers dated February 11, 1952 (H. Doc. 85, 83d Cong., 1st sess.), recommending the following modification of project: Con- struction of an industrial fill, harbor channel, and appurtenant ap- proach navigation channel and approach fills near Vicksburg, Miss., substantially in accordance with a described plan with such modifica- tions thereto as the Chief of Engineers may deem advisable, at esti- mated costs to the United States of $3,220,000 for construction and $21,000 for annual maintenance, subject to the conditions that these improvements are in lieu of those for the Vicksburg-Yazoo area Mississippi, authorized in Public Law 526 of the 79th Congress, and that local interests furnish specified cooperation. The Mississippi River Commission has submitted a report to the MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2029 Chief of Engineers dated December 20, 1951 (H. Doc. 183, 83d Cong., 1st sess.), recommending the following modification of project: To provide for the construction of improvements in the New Madrid floodway, Missouri, substantially in accordance with an outlined plan at an estimated additional cost to the United States of $1,556,000 sub- ject to the condition that local interests furnish assurances of required cooperation. Local cooperation. Generally requirements of local cooperation have been met with respect to initial construction and maintenance operations, but the latter have not been satisfactory in all cases. Terminal facilities. See Port Series for New Orleans, La., No. 20, 1947, and Lake Charles, La., No. 21, 1947, also folio of Flood Con- trol and Navigation Maps of the Mississippi River, Cairo, Ill., to the Gulf of Mexico (20th edition), 1952. OPERATIONS AND RESULTS DURING FISCAL YEAR Commission activities. The 240th session of the commission was held on board the U. S. steamer Mississippi en route from Cairo, Ill., to Baton Rouge, La., November 3-8, 1952. The 241st session was held on board the U. S. steamer Mississippi en route from Cape Girardeau, Mo., to mouth of Old River, La., thence via the Atchafalaya River from its head to Morgan City, La., and the Gulf section of the Intra- coastal Waterway from Morgan City to LaRose-Bourg Cutoff, La., April 27 to May 4, and the Mississippi River in the vicinity of New Orleans, La., on May 12, 1953. On the river trips, major features of the project were inspected and public hearings were held at which representatives of local government agencies, navigation, levee, com- mercial, and other interests presented problems pertaining to flood control and navigation. A public meeting with navigation interests was held in New Orleans, La., on August 7, 1952, for the purpose of discussing navigation problems and solutions and channel maintenance requirements as concerns barge commerce on the Mississippi River below Cairo, Ill. In addition to the inspection trips via steamer, members of the commission inspected major flood control and navigation improve- ments under the jurisdiction of the commission. The president, Mississippi River Commission, and his engineering assistants made periodic inspections of flood control, navigation, and related works under the existing project along the Mississippi River and tributaries in the alluvial valley from Cairo to the Gulf of Mexico. No major floods occurred during the fiscal year but through the com- bined efforts of local authorities and Federal personnel, close contact with minor and local flood situations was maintained and operations were carried out efficiently. The engineering study, authorized by the Chief of Engineers, con- cerning the possibility of the capture of the Mississippi River by the Atchafalaya River was completed and transmitted to the Chief of Engineers on July 16, 1952. Studies have been initiated on ways and means of preventing the capture of the Mississippi River by the Atchafalaya River. 2030 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Surveys, gages, and observations. (See p. 1961, Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers for 1932.) Routine hydrographic surveys of the river between Head of Passes and Cairo, construction and special surveys and inspections were made as required. Gages were main- tained and discharge observations made. Results thereof are pre- sented in detail in annual pamphlets issued by the Mississippi River Commission. Alluvial valley mapping. Preparation and publication of con- toured maps of the alluvial valley (scale 1: 62,500) were continued. On the new total 16-sheet, scale 1 : 250,000 map of the alluvial valley of the lower Mississippi, the initial compilation has been completed on two sheets preparatory to review and printing, and other sheets are in various stages of compilation. Work accomplished in the districts follows: Memphis district. New editions of Hales Point, Jericho, and Osce- ola quadrangle maps were published. Two remapped quadrangles were completed-Horeshoe Lake and Clayton; 20 new and remapped quadrangles are in the process of reproduction-Henrico, Mellwood, Farrell, Indian Bay, DeWitt, Latour, Park Place, Holly Springs, Memphis, Edmondson, Mason, Blytheville, Portageville, Caruthers- ville, Manila, Evadale, Marked Tree, Deckerville, Reelfoot Lake, and New Madrid; and a contract for the compilation of new planimetry on 12 quadrangles located in the White River and St. Francis River Basins, awarded fiscal year 1951, is underway. Three additional quadrangles are about 95 percent complete and preparation has been started on the compilation of nine others. Vicksburg district. The Walthall quadrangle map was published. Drafting was continued on the Sardis, Pittsboro, Duck Hill, McCarley, Grenada, Oakland, Water Valley, and Coffeeville quadrangle maps. New Orleans district. Work was completed on revising eight exist- ing quadrangle maps-Fordoche, Odenburg, Osca Bayou, Batchelor, St. Bernard, Belle Isle, Jeanerette, and Napoleonville. These maps were redrafted (scale 1: 48,000) and will be published to scale 1: 62,500. Color separation drawings (scale 1: 48,000) are in progress for the Napoleonville quadrangle map. Costs incurred for surveys, gages, and observations and for alluvial valley mapping during the fiscal year, not including cost of surveys incident and chargeable to construction features, are given in table F. Dredging. A total of 47,593,033 cubic yards of material was dredged in the Mississippi River channel in the 3 districts, whereby a minimum depth of 9 feet was maintained except for 1 day, September 2, 1952, at Island No. 9, mile 913 AHP, and 2 days, September 14 and 15, 1952, at Island 14 Chute, mile 859 AHP, where 81/2 feet existed, and 1/2 days, December 28 and 29, 1952, at Burke Point, mile 633 AHP, where 8 feet existed. In addition to dredging, channel patrols and surveys were made as required; navigation notices issued; navigation aids maintained; snags, wrecks, and obstructions removed; liaison contact pilot service with commercial navigation was maintained; channel conditions were broadcast by radio; and velocity data were furnished at troublesome reaches. Dredging by districts was as follows: New Orleans district. Channel maintenance: One Government- MVISSISSIPPI RIVER COVIMIISSION 2031 owned dustpan dredge operated on the Mississippi River at mile 297.3 AHP, moving 132,545 cubic yards. Vicksburg district. a. Channel maintenance: One Government- owned dredge was operated 23 times at 14 locations on the Mississippi River between mile 320 AHP and mile 593 AHP, moving 4,325,575 cubic yards of material. One leased dredge was operated in Green- ville Harbor moving 745,956 cubic yards of material. b. Miscellaneous dredging. One Government-owned dredge was operated at two privately owned oil docks moving 169,802 cubic yards of material. Memphis district. a. Channel maintenance: On the Mississippi River, between mile 593 AHP and 964 AHP, dredges were operated 83 times at 60 locations. Four Government-owned dredges removed 30,421,965 cubic yards of material and one leased dredge removed 3,210,489 cubic yards of material. b. Channel improvement. One Government-owned dustpan dredge and one leased cutterhead dredge at Sunrise Towhead Chute, mile 775, removed 6,815,445 cubic yards of material thereby developing a new channel to prevent bank erosion into the controlling levee. c. Miscellaneous dredging. At the new maintenance and repair depot site in Tennessee Chute (mile 722 APH), one leased dredge placed 1,771,256 cubic yards of material in raising the grade above high water. Costs for dredging during the fiscal year are given in table F. Bank protection. A total of 220,455 linear feet of new revetment work was accomplished on the Mississippi, Red, Arkansas, and Ohio Rivers, of which 8,845 linear feet were in the New Orleans district, 90,520 linear feet in the Vicksburg district, and 121,090 linear feet in the Memphis district. Data concerning the work are shown by dis- tricts in tables D-1 through D-3. Repairs were made where required (See table F for costs of the work.) Levees. A total of 25,567,000 cubic yards of new levee construction was accomplished in accordance with section 1 of the Flood Control Act of May 15, 1928, as amended, on the following: Mississippi River, Pontchartrain Front, Bonnet Carre spillway, South bank Red River, Atchafalaya Basin and floodway, Yazoo River and Basin, Arkansas River, Red River backwater, St. Francis River and Basin, and Augusta to Clarendon reach of White River. (See tables E-1 through E-3.) The Rock Island district accomplished 127,000 cubic yards of levee construction on the Mississippi River under section 6 of the Flood Control Act of May 15, 1928, as amended. (See table E-4.) Mainline Mississippi River levees. Work included restoration and enlargement of levees to project grade and cross section. In the Vicksburg and Memphis districts, roadway embankments of 15 to 20 feet in width were placed adjacent to the crown of the levees. New Orleans district. Additional work in connection with levees includes installation of levee wavewash protection works, consisting of asphalt and concrete slope paving, riprapping, and construction and maintenance of timber structures locally known as wooden revetments. Status of this work is given in table E-6. One railroad approximately 0.9 mile in length, two highways 0.7 and 0.4 mile in length, and 1 2032 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 gravel roadway 0.6 mile long were relocated, and 2 additional highway relocations are in progress where levee setbacks are being constructed. Construction of a floodwall approximately 2,500 feet long, landside of the existing levee at Dumaine Street in New Orleans, was started on February 21,1952, and is about 93 percent complete. Vicksburg district. Levee work included restoration and enlarge- ment of approximately 6.9 miles of levees to project grade and cross section. Extension of the floodwall at Vicksburg, Miss., was also included. The work involves the construction of 4,360 linear feet of floodwall, of which 2,350 linear feet were constructed during the fiscal year. Memphis district. Levee work included the clearing out and enlarg- ing of the Birds Point-New Madrid intercepting ditch, constructed as part of the setback levee, from a point near Samos to White-Pond lateral near Anniston, Mo. Below that latter point the intercepting channel was treated with Amate and 2-4D to rid the channel of tree growth to as far downstream as St. Johns Bayou. Costs for levee work during the fiscal year are given in table F. Floodways and outlets. New Orleans district: a. Atchafalaya floodway, Louisiana. Construction of the high-level railroad crossing over the West Atchafalaya floodway from Krotz Springs to Courta- bleau continued in progress under a reimbursable contract with the New Orleans, Texas & Mexico Railway Co. and is about 45 percent complete. Construction of the final phase embankment was continued under a contract awarded by the railway involving approximately 1,291,000 cubic yards of compacted embankment; work under this contract was started October 16, 1951, and is approximately 46 percent complete; adverse weather and wet surface conditions have caused suspension of operations since November 18, 1952. Initiation of con- struction of the steel spans for the bridge under a contract awarded July 16, 1951, by the railway, has been delayed pending delivery of critical materials and favorable river stages. On November 6, 1952, the railway company awarded a contract for construction of trestle sections; work was started on November 13, 1952, and is now about 16 percent complete. Negotiations are being conducted with the Louisiana Department of Highways for an agreement covering the design and construction of a high-level crossing for United States Highway No. 190 between Courtableau and Krotz Springs. Under a reimbursable agreement, the Texas & Pacific Railway Co. completed modification of their bridge at Melville on November 15, 1952; approximately 1,200,000 cubic yards were removed from the east bank of the river under a dredging contract awarded by the rail- road, and a new ferry ramp was constructed by the Louisiana Highway Department. At Bayou Sorrel lock, which has been in operation since June 4, 1951, hired labor forces completed repairs to chamber slopes and fender system thus completing all construction required for the lock on October 1, 1952. Concurrently with chamber slope work, neces- sary repairs were made to the lock gates, necessitating closure of the MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2033 lock to navigation on October 6, 1952. All repairs were completed on October 30, 1952, and the lock was reopened to navigation. At Bayou Boeuf lock, construction was continued; work in progress consists of pouring the east and west gate bays, laying concrete mat- tress, framing and driving piling for the chamber and guide walls, and assembling gates. The lock is about 57 percent complete. Work was initiated at Tiger Island, where 65,000 cubic yards of levee embankment, 1,990 linear feet of floodwall, 2,500 linear feet of railroad relocation, a drainage structure, and appurtenant work will be constructed; operations were commenced on March 11, 1953, and at the end of the fiscal year all of the catch basins and all except 150 feet of the storm sewers had been installed, making the contract about 10 percent complete. Levee enlargement is in progress on the east and west protection levee systems. In the Atchafalaya Basin and floodway, 7.9 miles of levees were constructed and 44.2 miles enlarged or topped. Advance planning and surveys are in progress. Advanced planning for the Old River control structure and lock has been initiated. Work in connection with interior drainage west of Berwick was accomplished as follows: Construction of Ellerslie pumping station was commenced July 14, 1952, and completed April 8, 1953. On March 18, 1953, a contract was awarded for construction of Wax Lake west drainage structure but, as the contractor claimed an error in his bid, commencement of work was delayed but will start in the near future. On May 27, 1953, supply contracts were awarded for purchase of two vacuum pumps, complete with natural gas engines, and pumping equipment for Bayou Yokely pumping station; plans and specifica- tions for the pumping station structure are 10 percent complete. De- sign of Wax Lake east drainage structure and North Bend pumping station is 98 percent complete. The acquisition of flowage easements in the West Atchafalaya flood- way is complete, except for processing Department of Justice require- ments in connection with condemnation cases, which is about 99 percent complete. In the Atchafalaya floodway below the latitude of Krotz Springs, acquisition of flowage easements for the project, "Bayou Chene and vicinity," is complete, except for making of final payments by the Department of Justice for seven tracts in condemnation, or the equivalent of 88 percent complete. Acquisition of flowage easements in connection with the project, "Lands below the latitude of Krotz Springs," is approximately 23 percent complete. Acquisition of all lands required for the Bayou Sorrel and Berwick locks and for east and west Calumet floodgates is complete. All lands for the construc- tion of Bayou Boeuf lock have been made available by local interests; negotiations and clearance of title is under way. b. Morganza floodway, Louisiana. All work on the high-level cross- ing for United States Highway No. 190 has been completed except riprap protection at the ends of the embankment. The Louisiana De- partment of Highways awarded a contract for construction of these revetments, and work was initiated on May 5, 1953, and is now 38 percent complete. Construction of the combined high level crossing for State Highway 278038-53-voL. 2-66 2034 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 No. 30, the Texas & Pacific Port Allen branch line, and a control structure was continued, with the following work accomplished: Construction of the superstructure of the gated portion of the struc- ture which was started October 2, 1950, was completed February 9, 1953, when installation of the lift gates furnished under a supply con- tract and minor finishing details had been completed. Installation of two 25-ton gantry cranes, manufactured and installed under another supply contract, was completed December 19, 1952. Placing of rip- rap and derrick stone protection for the gated portion of the structure which started September 24, 1951, was completed April 8, 1953. Phases IV and V (final) embankment was commenced on November 3, 1952, and is now 10 percent complete; excessive rainfall this spring caused suspension of operations from February 20 to June 15. Clearing of the floodway in the vicinity of the control structure was initiated on June 10, 1952, and completed January 12, 1953, with a total of 5,482 acres cleared by contract. Work was continued under three reimbursable contracts covering construction of embankment and approach embankment sections, tem- porary paving, and track relocation. A contract for the construction of the north and south approach embankment which was awarded by the State and commenced on February 6, 1952, was completed on October 3, 1952. The Texas & Pacific Railway Co. completed relocation of their Port Allen branch line on April 21, 1953, except for adjustment of the Lacour spur and deferred construction. On November 18, 1952, the first train crossed the floodway via the new high level crossing. The State of Louisiana, Department of Highways, awarded a con- tract for completion of embankment and temporary paving inside and outside the floodway. Commencement of work has been delayed pend- ing removal of the old mainline Texas & Pacific Railway tracks, and after removal of this track, by high water due to excessive rainfall. Operations in connection with the control structure by hired labor forces consisted of installation of staff gages, modification of timber flume, restoration of drainage ditches, rainwash repair of railroad embankment, and gantry crane and control structure alterations. The overall percentage of completion of the combined high-level crossing and control structure is 87 percent. The Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. relocated telephone line in the vicinity of the control structure; work was started October 8, 1952, and completed on April 7, 1953, except for asphalting pole seats, which has been deferred until a drier season. Negotiations are in progress for relocation of a rural electric power line. Acquisition of the new cemetery sites is complete, and title to these lands has been conveyed by the contractor to the church organizations involved. Activities in connection with processing final papers on cemetery relocations are 90 percent complete. Preparation of necessary exchange agreements and conveyances for the consummation of the various obligations under relocation agree- ments involving highways, railroads, telephone and telegraph lines, and other utilities is now underway and 80 percent of these instruments MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2035 have been prepared and forwarded to the utility companies for review and approval. Acquisition of comprehensive easements over lands for the control structure is complete, except for activities necessary for processing De- partment of Justice requirements in connection with condemnation cases, which are approximately 99 percent complete. c. Wax Lake Outlet and Charenton drainage and navigation canal, Louisiana. No construction work was done during the fiscal year. Acquisition of comprehensive easements over all lands required in con- nection with this feature of the project is complete, except for proc- essing of final papers covering relocation contracts for railroads, highways, and utilities, such as powerline, pipeline, etc., which is ap- proximately 99 percent complete. d. Bonnet Carre spillway, Louisiana. (See pp. 2089-2091, Annual Report for 1938.) Flood stages did not necessitate operation of the spillway. Maintenance of the guide levees and the spillway structure was continued. Other maintenance work, by hired labor forces, con- sisted of clearing of 747 acres and French clearing of 82 acres to im- prove flowage. Basin improvements. New Orleans district: a. Atchafalaya River, La. Maintenance of the levee system continued. b. Bayous Rapides, Boeuf, and Cocodrie, La. No work done during the fiscal year. c. Lake Pontchartrain Front, La. Maintenance of levee system continued with 840,000 cubic yards placed. d. South bank Red River levees. Levee system was maintained. A total of 4,800 linear feet of standard board revetment was constructed at miles 99.0 and 104.0. Vicksburg district-Yazoo Basin headwater, Miss. a. Sardis Res- ervoir. (See table C.) The facility was operated, necessary repairs to the dam and appurtenant structures were made, and malaria con- trol operations in the reservoir area were continued. Construction of an access road to Chestnut Ridge was completed July 31, 1952 by hired labor. Preparation by hired labor of base course on road along toe of dam was completed June 24, 1953. On July 1, 1952, 457,000 acre- feet of water remained in storage from the 1952 flood season, and by September 10, 1952, the flood pool was practically emptied, at which time outflow was stopped to facilitate work at the dam. Maximum water elevation in the reservoir, 274.7 feet mean sea level was reached June 7, 1953, when flood control storage was 1,115,000 acre-feet. Peak inflow was about 77,000 cubic feet per second on May 16, 1953. Aver- age daily releases, varied to accord with inflow and channel conditions downstream, ranged from 0 to 5,200 cubic feet per second. On June 30, 1953, 958,000 acre-feet remained in the flood control pool, which it was planned to release by November 1, 1953. b. Arkabulta Reservoir. (See table C.) The facility was oper- ated, necessary repairs to the dam and appurtenant structures were made, and malaria control operations in the reservoir area were car- ried out. Contract for construction of office, equipment, and shop building was completed February 14, 1953. On July 1, 1952, 26,000 acre-feet of water remained in storage from the 1952 flood season, at which time the pool had been lowered sufficiently to decrease the 2036 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 outflow and gradually empty the pool by November 1, 1952. Maxi- mum water elevation in the reservoir, 241.7 feet mean sea level, or 3.4 feet above spillway crest, was reached May 21, 1953, when flood control storage was 618,000 acre-feet. This peak stage resulted in operating the spillway for the first time since construction. Peak inflow was about 52,000 cubic feet per second on May 19, 1953. Aver- age daily reservoir releases, varied generally to accord with inflow and channel conditions downstream, ranged from 0 to a maximum of 7,300 cubic feet per second, when the flow was through the uncon- trolled spillway. On June 30, 1953, 217,000 acre-feet remained in the flood control pool, which it was planned to release by November 1, 1953. c. Enid Reservoir. (See table C.) The facility was operated and necessary repairs to the dam and appurtenant structures were made. Relocation of State Highway No. 32 was completed July 20, 1952. Contract for construction of access road to dam was completed November 25, 1952. County roads: Contract for construction of Prophet Bridge super- structure was completed January 17, 1953, thus completing the Prophet Bridge road. Contract for construction of Yocona Valley Road was completed June 30, 1953. Public use facilities: Contract for drilling water wells was com- pleted September 4, 1952. Normal operation began December 18, 1952, when outlet gates were operated to impound water in the conservation pool. Maximum water elevation in the reservoir was 255.0 feet mean sea level on May 31, 1953, when flood control storage was 301,000 acre-feet. Peak inflow was about 14,000 cubic feet per second on February 21, 1953. Aver- age daily reservoir releases, varied to accord with inflow and channel conditions downstream, ranged from 0 to 1,250 cubic feet per second. On June 30, 195'3, 267,000 acre-feet remained in the flood con- trol pool, which it was planned to release by November 1, 1953. There are 44,133 acres of land authorized for acquisition in the dam and reservoir areas. Acquisition is complete except for values of certain tracts to be determined in condemnation proceedings now pending before Federal courts. d. Grenada Reservoir. (See table C.) Under contract, construc- tion of outlet works, closure section and appurtenant works was con- tinued. Clearing and grubbing is complete. Care and diversion of the river is 45 percent complete. The toe drainage system is 94 percent complete. A total of 612,233 cubic yards of material was moved in major items of excavation, including 30,498 cubic yards stripping for embankment, 491,317 cubic yards for borrow, and 90,418 cubic yards for the outlet channel. Stripping for embankment is 51 percent complete. Excavation for borrow is 33 percent complete. Excavation for the outlet structure and for the outlet channel is com- plete; and 82 percent complete for the toe drainage system. A total of 512,736 cubic yards of fill was placed, involving 450,247 cubic yards of compacted fill, 30,064 cubic yards of pervious fill, and 32,425 cubic yards of backfill. Placing of compacted fill is 32 percent complete; pervious fill is 35 percent complete; and backfill is 92 percent complete. MISSISSIPPI RIVER :COMMISSION 2037 A total of 3,802 cubic yards of concrete was placed in the outlet works. Upstream slope protection is 58 percent complete. Under contract, clearing of a portion of the reservoir area, items I and III, was continued and is 63 percent complete. Clearing of a portion of the reservoir area, item II, was completed January 22, 1953. Clearing of a portion of the reservoir area, item IV, was com- pleted December 8, 1952. Contract for construction of reservation buildings was completed March 4, 1953. Relocation of State Highway No. 8 was completed. Relocation of State Highway No. 7 is 87 percent complete. No work was done in connection was the relocation of the facilities of the Illinois Central Railroad across the reservoir. Relocation of the facilities of the Mississippi and Skuna Valley Railroad was continued. Relocation of State Highway No. 330 (Skuna Valley Road) was continued. County roads: Construction of Gums and Graysport Crossings vwas completed January 15, 1953, with the exception of a closure sec- tion at Mississippi Skuna Valley Railroad crossing and at Mississippi State Highway No. 8. Relocation of Perry and Pleasant Hill Roads, in Grenada County, was completed February 5, 1953. Relocations of Okkachikama, Bryant, and Stock Farm Roads were completed. Re- locations of Clear Springs and Jones School to Horton Church Roads are in progress. Contract for relocation of Big Creek to Gore Springs Road was awarded June 23, 1953. There are 89,182 acres of land authorized for acquisition in the dam and reservoir areas. Acquisition is complete except for values of certain tracts to be determined in condemnation proceedings now pending before Federal courts. e. Greenwood protection works. Contract for construction of Lee and Wilson Streets pumping stations was completed except for in- stallation of pumps. A sewer outfall was constructed and alteration of a sanitary sewer line was completed by hired labor. Work under reimbursable contract for alteration of telephone lines is in progress. Maintenance of the completed levees and operation and maintenance of floodgates and pumping station was continued. f. Yazoo City protection works. Contract for construction of Jonestown Cutoff and adjacent levees was initiated February 19, 1953, and is 95 percent complete. Operations during the fiscal year com- prised 2,141,589 cubic yards of excavation. Contracts for the reloca- tion of powerlines, the relocation of county roads, and the relocation and rearrangement of telephone facilities were completed. g. Channel improvements. (1) Yalobusha River: Random drift removal was accomplished as maintenance. Contract for channel en- largement and realinement between miles 11.3 and 24.3 above the mouth was completed January 9, 1953. Operations during the fiscal year comprised 1,921,935 cubic yards of excavation. Contract for clearing and snagging and channel enlargement and realinement between miles 24.3 and 45.0 above the mouth was completed May 5, 1953. Operations during the fiscal year comprised 16.3 miles clearing and snagging and the excavation of 1,008,367 cubic yards of material. Contract for clearing and snagging and channel enlargement and realinement between the mouth and mile 11.3, involving 7.45 miles 2038 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 clearing and snagging and the excavation of 1,130,000 cubic yards of material, was initiated June 26, 1953. (2) Pelucia Creek: Channel improvement in the lower 2.9 miles was completed by hired labor. The following operations were ac- complished as maintenance: a. Coldwater River: Clearing, snagging, and Ammate spraying, 40 miles. b. Little Tallahatchie River and Panola-Quitman floodway: Clear- ing and snagging, 2 miles, in Panola-Quitman floodway. c. Yocona River: Clearing, 1.5 miles. d. Cassidy Bayou: Clearing, 16 miles. e. Bobo Bayou: Clearing, 8 miles. f. Tallahatchie River: Clearing, snagging, and Ammate spraying, 33 miles. g. Yazoo River: Clearing,- snagging and, Ammate spraying, 64 miles. Big Sunflower River, etc., Mississippi: Preparation of plans and specifications, surveys, and studies are continuing. No channel im- provement was accomplished. Yazoo Basin backwater, Mississippi: (See table E-2.) No work was accomplished. Vicksburg-Yazoo area, Mississippi: No work was accomplished. Boeuf and Tensas Basins, La. and Ark.: Preparation of plans and specifications, surveys, and studies are continuing. Channel improve- ment continued as follows: a. Big and Colewa Creek, La.: Contract for channel excavation and clearing and snagging between miles 69.7 and 89.0 was completed October 9, 1952. Operations during the fiscal year comprised 758,394 cubic yards of channel excavation. Construction of cutoffs below mile 10 was initiated by hired labor May 5, 1952, and completed September 29, 1952. The work involved the excavation of 131,232 cubic yards of material. Reimbursable contract for reconstruction of three State highway bridges at miles 69.7, 77.4, and 89.0, respectively, was completed June 4, 1953. Reimbursable contract for rearrangement of six powerlines between miles 66 and 89 was completed. b. Bayou Lafourche, La.: Contract for channel excavation and realinement between miles 30.0 and 34.1 was completed July 28, 1952. Operations during the fiscal year comprised 606,486 cubic yards of excavation. Work under one contract for channel enlargement and clearing and grubbing between miles 34.1 and 38.8, and for channel enlargement between miles 38.8 and the upper limit of Bayou La- fourche at mile 56.8 (mile 150.9 on Boeuf River), was initiated June 24, 1952, and is essentially complete. Operations during the fiscal year comprise 7,209,000 cubic yards of excavation. Emergency rip- rap protection was placed by hired labor in a pilot ditch near the Illinois Central Railroad bridge at mile 34.5. Under reimbursable contract, reconstruction of State Highway No. 15 bridge was continued. Reimbursement was made to owner for relocation of power and telephone lines between miles 25 and 30. Reimbursable contract for alteration of existing U. S. Highway No. 80 bridge was completed. Contract has been consummated for design MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2039 and construction of new U. S. Highway No. 80 bridge. Under reim- bursable contract, reconstruction of Illinois Central Railroad bridge was in progress. Under reimbursable contract, relocation of Richland and Morehouse Parish bridge at mile 56.0 was in progress. Reim- bursable contracts for alteration of coaxial cable at mile 35.3, and for alteration of five gas pipelines and appurtenant bridges and com- munication lines at mile 35.7, were completed. Under reimbursable contracts, alteration of one power transmission line at mile 35.2, and rearrangement and alteration of one telephone line at mile 34.5, were in progress. c. Boeuf River, La. and Ark.: Contract was awarded for channel improvement in Reach 1, mile 155.6 to mile 165.3. Negotiations are underway for alteration of State Highway No. 11 bridge in Reach 2. d. Big Bayou, Ark.: Under contract, channel enlargement and channel cleanout between miles 0.0 and 8.0 was in progress. Opera- tions during the fiscal year and to date comprised 890,490 cubic yards of excavation. Red River backwater levees, Louisiana: Construction of new levees was continued, and enlargement of previously constructed levees was initiated (see table E-2). Work under contract for construction of Bayou Cocodrie drainage structure was completed October 30, 1952. Work under reimbursable contract for Woringer Bayou bridge and drainage alterations is essentially complete. Jonesville, La.: Contract for construction of pumping plant, flood- wall, storm sewer, levee embankment, highway crossing, and closure gaps was completed. The project is complete. Bawcomville, La.: Local interests were furnished concrete and wire fabric for which they contributed one-third of the cost, under section 6, Flood Control Act of May 15, 1928. This completed the project except for construction of pumping stations and gates for drainage structures which will be accomplished under "Flood control, general." Yazoo Basin levees: The Coldwater River levees were maintained and the floodgates were operated. Arkansas River levees: Enlargement of 5.4 miles of levees on the north bank was completed during the fiscal year. Restoration of south bank levees was accomplished. Memphis district: a. St. Francis Basin, Ark. and Mo., Wappapello Reservoir: (See table C.) The facility was maintained in operating condition and malaria control operations were continued. Leasing of reservoir lands was continued, and a patrol of the leased property was maintained. The fish and wildlife conservation program con- ducted jointly with the Missouri Conservation Commission was con- tinued and 125,000 pine seedlings were planted. It is estimated that there were 180,000 man-days of use of recreational facilities in the Wappapello Reservoir area. The reservoir was nominally empty of flood storage at the beginning and end of the fiscal year, and the water level was controlled insofar as possible in accordance with the malaria control program. Maximum water surface elevation during the year was 362.94 feet on March 5, with a net flood storage of 62,300 acre-feet. Peak inflow into the reservoir was 18,600 cubic feet per second on March 4. Maximum outflow during the year was 6,100 cubic feet per second, occurring on March 5, 1953. 2040 REPORT OF CHIEF OF' ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Levees: Levee construction was continued in the basin with the placing of 2,030,000 cubic yards of earthwork. Dredging: A contract was awarded April 16, 1953, for excavation of 24,000,000 cubic yards in the Madison-Marianna floodway. Dredg- ing is scheduled to start during the latter part of 1953. b. Memphis Harbor project: Movement of earthwork involved the following: Cubic yards moved Item During fiscal Total year Placed in closure dam___------------------------------------6, 292, 511 Batture ---------------- ----- ------------------------------------------- 1, 622, 474 Dredging in Tennessee chute access channels-------------------......... .........------- .. 2, 507, 480 Industrial embankment_ ----------------------.......... 3, 560, 000 21, 222, 977 Completed works include the approach embankment, the closure dam and protective works, and the Presidents Island revetment. Work on the Nonconnah Creek sewer extension was begun and is approximately 12 percent complete. Approximately 445 acres of the proposed 960- acre industrial fill is completed to grade. Approximately 325 acres were cleared for the placement of additional fill in the industrial site embankment. The project as a whole is approximately 45 percent complete. c. West Memphis drainage project: A total of 351,731 cubic yards of material was excavated during the fiscal year. The enlargement of approximately 4 miles of Fifteen Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Ark., was completed December 19, 1952. d. Tiptonville-Obion River project: A total of 113,685 cubic yards of material was excavated during the fiscal year. The contract for channel excavation, Cutoff No. 1, located along the Obion River in Dyer County, Tenn., was completed July 31, 1952. e. Structures: The St. Johns Bayou floodgate structure was com- pleted April 1, 1953. A contract for the construction of an earthen levee and pumping station at Des Arc, Ark., was awarded March 25, 1953, but no work has been initiated. f. Levees: (See table E-3). Costs for work accomplished on floodways, outlets, and basin im- provements are given in table F. Floods-Memphis district: Rains occurring over the Ohio and upper Mississippi River Basins during May 1953 resulted in a Mississippi River crest stage of 38.0 feet on the Cairo gage on May 21, 1953, with a corresponding maximum discharge of about 800,000 cubic feet per second. Confined floods occurred in the St. Francis River Basin dur- ing February and March 1953, with a maximum stage of 19.1 at St. Francis Town, Ark., on March 23, 1953. On the White River a maxi- mum stage of 29.35 feet occurred at Clarendon, Ark., on March 28, 1953. Vicksburg district: Gages on the Mississippi River were the lowest since 1941. Crest stages ranged from about 15 feet below flood stage at Arkansas City to about 7 feet below flood stage at Natchez. Stages were moderate on the upper Ouachita River, but minor floods occurred MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2041 in December, January, March, April, and May. On the lower Oua- chita River, crest stages in May ranged from 6 feet above flood stage at Monroe to 5 feet above flood stage at Jonesville. This flood was caused by the heavy rains of April 28-May 19 which amounted to a total rainfall for the period of 38.4 inches at lock and dam No. 2 (Har- risonburg). Crest stages in the Yazoo Basin occurred in May and were caused by the heavy rains of April 28-May 19. Minor floods also oc- curred in March and April. The rains during April 28-May 19 were heaviest in the upper part of the basin with a total of 21.8 inches at Sarah. Rainfall above Arkabutla Dam was the heaviest of record for a comparable duration, and caused the reservoir to exceed spillway crest by 3.4 feet. Crest stages were 29.8 feet at Swan Lake and 33.7 feet at Greenwood. It is estimated that completed works in the basin reduced stages about 4 feet on the Tallahatchie River and about 5 feet at Greenwood on the Yazoo River. New Orleans district: No flooding occurred on the main stem Missis- sippi River. Carrollton gage (flood stage 17.0) recorded a maximum stage of 14.1 on May 19, 29, and 30, 1953. A major flood occurred on the Red River below the latitude of Grand Ecore, La. (mile 206.4, 1938 mileage). Alexandria gage (flood.stage 32.0) crested at 42.0 on May 24, 25, and 26, 1953. This stage was exceeded in three previous flood years as follows: 42.35 in 1927, 43.65 in 1932, and 45.2 in 1945 (record). This flood was caused by heavy rain during the period April 28 to May 5 and May 12 to 19. During the period April 28 to May 5, rainfall averaged 3 inches from Denison Dam to Shreveport and 10 inches over the lower Red River Basin below Shreveport, and produced a stage of 35.3 at Alexandria on May 7. Additional rains, varying from 5 inches in the vicinity of Shreveport to 15-20 inches in the vicinity of Alexandria during the period May 12 to 19, produced a major flood that was passed without any breaks or the necessity for any major flood fighting operations. CONDITION AT END OF FISCAL YEAR Survey of the entire river below Cairo, Ill., was completed in 1938 and resurvey is now under way. Contoured quadrangles, general maps of the valley, and pamphlets tabulating river stages, discharge measurements, etc., have been published and are available for depart- mental use and public distribution under prescribed regulations. Navigation and flood control improvements under the existing project comprise levees, bank protection works, channel improvements (in- cluding cutoffs), floodways, outlets, and tributary basin improve- ments, summarized as follows: There are 2,836 miles of project levees, with earthwork aggregating about 1,354,406,000 cubic yards, below Cape Girardeau as listed in tables E-1 through E-3. Construction of project levees above Cape Girardeau under the provisions of section 6 has been supplemented with additional work authorized by the Congress under the provisions of the Flood Control Act of 1936 and subsequent acts. Roads have been constructed on 40 miles of levees in the New Orleans district, on 102 miles in the Vicksburg district, including 38 miles which constitute a portion of Louisiana State Highway No. 49, and 23 miles in the Memphis district. These figures represent graveled or hard-surfaced 2042 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 roads on levees; roadway embankments have been constructed for possible future surfacing on 9 additional miles of levees in the New Orleans district, 445 miles in the Vicksburg district, and 426 miles in the Memphis district. In the New Orleans district, about 36 miles of levees on the right bank and 13 miles on the left bank are protected against wave wash by timber structures, and about 47 miles of levees on the right bank and 31 miles on the left bank are protected by pave- ment on the riverside levee slope. There are in place 259.26 miles of operative bank revetments on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers and about 11.61 miles on the Arkansas and Red Rivers as listed in tables D-1 through D-3. A channel 9 feet by 300 feet is maintained by dredging as required during the low water season. During the high water season, which usually prevails from the 1st of January to the 1st of June, greater navigation depths are available between Cairo, Ill., and Baton Rouge, La. Below Baton Rouge, La., a channel 35 by 500 feet is maintained by dredging as required during the low water season under the river and harbor project, "Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to the Gulf of Mexico, La." Since 1928 annual maintenance and premaintenance dredging have average about 30 million cubic yards. In years of extreme low water of long duration, as much as 75 million cubic yards may be removed in the maintenance of the 9- by 300-foot channel between Cairo, Ill., and Baton Rouge, La. Channel improvements accomplished by im- provement dredging to increase the flood-carrying capacity of the river now form part of the main river channel. These improvements, which include 16 completed cutoffs, have reduced the distance from Baton Rouge to Cairo to about 737 miles from about 860 miles in 1929. The effect of channel improvement works on carrying capacity of the river is given on page 1811, Annual Report of Chief of Engineers for 1943. Levees have been built to approved grade and section on the west side of the Atchafalaya Basin from Mansura Hills to Hamburg to confine floodwaters into the West Atchafalaya floodway and the Atchafalaya River, and along Bayou des Glaises from Hamburg to Simmesport. Continuous levee systems, except at certain railroad and highway crossings, extend along the east and west limits of the floodway. The east protection levee starts 3.3 miles below Lottie and extends southward to Morgan City; 73.1 miles of the 91.9 miles in this levee system have been built to grade and section. On the extension south of Morgan City to Cut Off Bayou, levees are being constructed on Tiger Island and Avoca Island, with 2.7 miles of the 16-mile total completed to grade and section at Avoca Island. The west protection levees extend from Hamburg to Wax Lake Outlet and thence to Ber- wick, with 119.4 miles built to grade and section. A system of levees is partially complete west of Berwick and the lower Atchafalaya River from the Berwick drainage canal to Wax Lake Outlet and thence to the Charenton drainage canal, including Bayou Sale and Teche Ridge levees; of the 60.9 miles in this system, 53.5 have been built, and 38.1 are to approved grade and section. For status of these levees, see table E-1. Floodway and basin improvements, other than levees, completed MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2043 prior to 1943 are as described on pages 1884 and 1885 of the Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers for 1943. Improvements completed since then include: In the Atchafalaya floodway : A drainage structure at Brushy Bayou in the Simmesport ring levee; floodwalls at Morgan City and Ber- ,wick, 1,891 and 5,219 feet in length, respectively; locks at Berwick and Bayou Sorrel; floodgates at Charenton drainage canal at Calumet on the east and west sides of Wax Lake outlet; a channel 9 by 100 feet from Bayou Boeuf to Bayou Long, which acts as a drainage outlet for the floodway and forms a part of the alternate route for the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway; enlargement of the Charenton drainage and navigation canal to a 75-foot bottom width at - 30 feet mean sea level ; construction of a bridge at Charenton floodgate which provides access to the West Atchafalaya protection levee in the vicinity; construction of a pumping station at Ellerslie, in the Bayou Sale-Teche Ridge area; modification of the Melville Bridge by the Texas & Pacific Rail- way Co.; and construction of the Ville Platte-Opelousas and Ville Platte-Bunkie connections by the Texas & Pacific Railway Co. Improvements, other than levees, now in progress are as follows: Construction of a lock in Bayou Boeuf which is approximately 57 percent complete, and construction of Tiger Island floodwall which is about 14 percent complete. Construction of high level crossings for railroads and relocation of communication lines over the floodway are in progress. Between Courtableau and Krotz Springs, over the West Atchafalaya floodway, construction of the New Orleans, Texas & Mexico Railroad Co.'s high level crossing is about 45 percent complete; surveys and borings have been completed along the alinement for the proposed high level cross- ing of U. S. Highway No. 190, and negotiations are being conducted with the State of Louisiana, Department of Highways, for an agree- ment covering the design and construction of the crossing. The Atchafalaya Basin floodway, as a whole, is approximately 76 percent complete. In the Morganza floodway there are two high level crossings between Lottie and Krotz Springs: The New Orleans, Texas & Mexico Rail- way crossing, which was completed August 12, 1944; and U. S. High- ways Nos. 71 and 190 embankment and bridge, completed August 21, 1951, except for riprap protection at the ends of the embankment, which is now in progress. The high level crossing between McKneely and Red Cross for the Texas & Pacific Railway's main line was com- pleted on February 22, 1951, except for deferred construction. At the upper end of the floodway, a combined high level crossing for State Highway No. 30, the Texas & Pacific Railway's Port Allen branch line, and the Morganza control structure, is 87 percent com- plete. Construction of the superstructure of the gated portion of the control structure was completed February 9, 1953; clearing of the floodway in the vicinity of the control structure was completed January 12, 1953; relocation of the railroad tracks was completed April 21, 1953, except for the adjustment of a spur track and deferred construction; and relocation of telephone line was completed April 7, 1953, except for asphalting pole seats. 2044 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Upon completion of the superstructure on February 9, 1953, the control structure was in condition to be placed in operation if necessary during the flood season of 1953. The Morganza floodway is approximately 83 percent complete. Levees extend along both banks of the Atchafalaya River. Approxi- mately 47.8 miles of the 50.8 miles in the east bank system and 59.0 miles of the 61.3 miles in the west bank system have been built to approved grade and section. A total of 16,482,158 cubic yards has been excavated and 2.2 miles cleared and snagged for channel improvement and diversion in Bay- ous Boeuf, Cocodrie, and Clear. An improved and continuous chan- nel is complete from mile 0.0 to the Bayou Rapides drainage structure, a distance of 59.8 miles. Drainage structures have been completed on the south bank of Bayou Rapides and in Bayou Boeuf at Lecompte, and the Lamourie control structure has been completed on Bayou Boeuf. Twenty-one highway, 4 railroad, and 2 footbridges have been constructed or reconstructed. The overall percentage of completion is 79 percent for the Bayous Rapides, Boeuf, and Cocodrie improvements. Channel improvement in the Boeuf and Tensas Basin has been com- pleted as follows: 89 miles in Big and Colewa Creek, 85 miles in Tensas River, 14 miles in Tensas Bayou, and 34.1 miles in Bayou Lafourche. The improvement of these streams involved clearing and snagging, and 41,019,083 cubic yards of excavation. Reconstruction of 3 parish bridges and of 3 State highway bridges over Big and Colewa Creek is complete. Construction of State Highway No. 64 Bridge over Bayou Lafourche at mile 8.6, reconstruction of State Highway No. 15 Bridge, realinement and alteration of existing U. S. Highway No. 80 Bridge are complete, and reconstruction of Illinois Central Railroad bridge is 88 percent complete. Construction of new U. S. Highway No. 80 Bridge has not been started. Relocation of Richland-Morehouse Parish Bridge is 50 percent complete. Rearrangement of one 8-inch gas pipeline over Bayou Lafourche at mile 18.1 is complete. Alteration of one 16-inch and four 13-inch gas pipelines and appurtenances over Bayou Lafourche at mile 35.7 is complete. Alteration of two coaxial cables over Bayou Lafourche at mile 35.3 is complete. Reimbursement was made for relocation of a private telephone line and powerline over Bayou Lafourche in Reach 5 between miles 25 and 30. Alteration of one power transmission line at mile 35.2, and rearrangement and alteration of one telephone line at mile 34.5, are in progress. Rearrangement of 6 powerlines, and alteration of a multiple gas pipeline were completed. Improvement of Bayou Lafourche to its upper limit at mile 56.8 (mile 150.9 on Boeuf River) is essentially complete. Improvement of Boeuf River between miles 150.9 and 165.3 has not been started. In the Red River backwater levee project, construction of 56.7 miles of levee has been completed to final grade and section (see table E-2). Enlargement of previously constructed levees is underway. The Wor- inger Bayou Bridge and drainage alterations are nearing completion. The Jonesville, La., project was initiated July 29, 1949, and com- MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2045 pleted October 2, 1952. The Flood Control Act of May 17, 1950, placed the project under "Flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries." In the Bawcomville, La., project, construction of the new levee, cul- verts, temporary flap gates, concrete flash aprons, and closure gaps is complete. All work completed to date has been accomplished under section 6 of the Flood Control Act of May 15, 1928. In the Yazoo Basin, the Sardis, Arkabutla, and Enid Reservoirs are in operation, and necessary repairs are being made to the dams and appurtenant structures. Minimum basic recreational facilities have been provided in the three reservoir areas. Construction of the major portion of Grenada Dam embankment, spillway, and appurte- nant works is complete. Construction of the outlet works and closure section is in progress and is 62 percent complete. Relocation of State Highway No. 7 in Grenada Reservoir is 87 percent complete, and relo- cation of State Highway No. 8 is complete. Relocation of Illinois Central Railroad facilities is complete except for the removal of the old line between Coffeeville and Bruce Junction, now being used by the Mississippi and Skuna Valley Railroad, and the portion that serves Grenada Dam, or approximately 4.5 miles of the old line. Relocation of the Mississippi and Skuna Valley Railroad facilities is 21 percent complete. Relocation of the Skuna Valley State Road (State High- way No. 330) is 26 percent complete. Clearing of the reservoir area, items II and IV, is complete, and items I and III is 63 percent com- plete. Grading of the superintendent's dwelling site and of the main- tenance area, and of an access road and building site in the overlook area is complete. Construction of the south access road to the dam is complete. Construction of reservation buildings is complete. Drilling of water well in housing area is complete. County roads: Construction of Gums and Graysport Crossings is complete. Con- struction of Brown and Bob Quarter Cemetery Road and relocation of Perry and Pleasant Hill Roads, in Grenada County, are complete. Relocation of Okkachikama, Bryant, and Stock Farm Roads, in Yalobusha County, is complete. Relocation of Clear Springs and Jones School to Horton Church Roads in Yalobusha and Grenada Counties is in progress. Contract has been awarded for relocation of Big Creek to Gore Springs Road, in Calhoun and Grenada Counties. Channel improvement in the basin has been completed in the Yazoo, Tallahatchie, and Coldwater Rivers, and Cassidy and Bobo Bayous, except for the construction of 2 cutoffs in the Tallahatchie River and 2 cutoffs in the Yazoo River and the removal of plug in the upper end of Cassidy Bayou. Construction of Jonestown cutoff, in the Yazoo River, is 95 percent complete. Improvement of Little Tallahatchie River and Panola-Quitman floodway is complete except for additional work that will be required in the floodway. Improve- ment of Yalobusha River is in progress. Improvement of these streams involved clearing and snagging, and 28,031,584 cubic yards of excavation. Work on drainage structures in the Greenwood protec- tion works is in progress. 2046 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Channel improvement in the Big Sunflower River, etc., Mississippi, project has been completed as follows: 19.22 miles in Big Sunflower River, 16.15 miles in Quiver River, 7 miles in Deer Creek, and 42.3 miles in Steele Bayou. Improvement of these streams involved clear- ing and snagging, and 1,766,000 cubic yards of excavation. In the St. Francis Basin, the Wappapello Reservoir is complete and available for use as required. On the west bank of the St. Francis River, 73 miles of levee are to project grade and section. On the east bank of the St. Francis River, 67 miles of levee are to proj ect grade and. section. In the Elk Chute drainage district, 17 miles of levee are to project grade and section. The levees along Little River are com- plete. Work on levees and drainage improvements is in progress. Work was continued on West Memphis drainage project. The Memphis Harbor project is approximately 45 percent com- plete. In the White River Basin area of the Memphis district, on the Augusta to Clarendon levee project, 36 miles of levee have been com- pleted to project grade and section. The Clarendon levee is com- plete. A contract for the Des Arc project has been awarded but no work has been initiated. Work on St. Johns Bayou floodgate is complete. Surveys and reports prescribed under the existing project and called for by congressional or departmental directives are made as required. Reports on tributary streams authorized pursuant to the act of Jan- uary 21, 1927, when presented to the Mississippi River Commission in compliance with section 10 of the act of May 15, 1928, are con- sidered and the conclusions and recommendations of the commis- sion thereon are submitted to the Chief of Engineers. Total costs under the existing project, incurred from United States and contributed funds to June 30, 1953, were $954,743,683.45 for new work and maintenance (see table G-1), and $14,296,108.11 for emer- gency repairs. Similarly, total costs for construction and maintenance of levees under the existing project and expenditures incurred there- for by non-Federal agencies are given in table G-2. TABLE D-1. New Orleans District [Bank protection works built during fiscal year and operative protection in place June 30, 1953] Maintenance Lost, de- Year Above stroyed, or Opera- initiated Head of Bank New work nonopera- tive 1on Type (calendar) Passes tive since June 30, Extensions Repairs June 30, 1953 1952 MISSISSIPPI RIVER Miles Linearfeet Linear feet Squares 2 Linear feet Linear feet Port Sulphur, La.---------------- 1952 39. 0 Right _..- 1, 820 .......... S.......... 1, 820 FW. Third District Reach, La_--- 1890 91-95 Left ... ........... .......... 20, 542 A, AC, FW, MA. Algiers Point, La.-----............... 1899 94-95 Right .......... 400 ............ 7, 728 A, FW, MA, CB, AB. ............ Gouldsboro Bend, La .... 1885 95-96 __do-- ............ ............ 4, 960 A, AC, FW, AB. Gretna Bend, La --.............. 1911 96-97 -- __ do----. ............ ........... ............ 4,127 FW, AB, CB. Greenville Bend, La-_--- 1890 99-102 ___do.-- .......... 975 19, 870 A, AC, FW, MA, AB, CB. Carrollton Bend, La............. 1884 103-105 Left ...... 15, 015 A, FW, CB, AB, AC, MA. ............ Avondale Bend, La --.......---------------- 1914 106-108 Right ........... ............ 15, 098 A, FW, AB. Kenner, La ....................... .......... 1936 113-114 Left___ .. 953 ............ 9, 089 A, FW, AB. Reserve, La--------------------............. 1938 138-139 ___do --. 300 1, 971 6, 032 A, AB. White Castle, La---- .......... 1935 193-194 Right .. 3, 364 ............ 7, 282 A, AC, AB, MA. Plaquemine Bend, La------------------------- 1912 208-216 ___do -... 1, 142 ... -- -- 14, 761 A, AC, FW, CB, AB. Arbroth--.................................... 1950 248-250 ___do-... 2, 590 - -- - - - 13, 190 AC, AB, A. Grand Bay, La..............................- 1917 255-257 1, 938 -- -- - . 7, 090 A, AC, FW, CB, AB. M organza _................................... 1951 277-278 ___do...... 6, 100 1, 960 13, 310 AC, AB. 0 Carr Point, La__-_- .----------- . .-- 301-302 __-do .....- 4, 509 8, 600 AC, MA, AB. 1949 92...1.. Above Old River_. _.. ...... ... ... ... .. 1950 302. 5 --- do--..-- ......- . . . 5, 751 4, 800 AC, AB. See footnotes at end of table, TABLE D-1. New Orleans District--Continued [Bank protection works built during fiscal year and operative protection in place June 30, 1453] Maintenance Lost, de- Location Year Above stroyed, or Opera- initiated Head of Bank New work nonopera- tive I on Type 00 tive since June 30, (calendar) Passes Extensions Repairs June 30, 1953 1952 0 Miles above Linear feet Linearfeet Squares 2 Linearfeet Linear feet mouth of 0 RED RIVER lower Old River Choctaw Bayou Bend, La------------------- 1948 71.6 Right .--- ..---------.----------------------------------- 1, 563 PD. 0 Egg Bend, La_ _-_--------------------------- 1950 89.6 ___do-- --------------------------------------------- 1,127 PD. (Mile 90) Egg Bend, La---------------------1946 (Mile 91) Egg Bend, La....--------------------- 1948 90 91 _do------.... ------------------------------------------ ___do--------------------------------------------- 1, 350 1, 814 SD. PR. O Cologne Bend, La------ ------------------- 1950 92. 1 do- ----------------------------------------- 1, 635 PD. Echo, La . ..-------------------------------- 1950 93.9 do---------------------------------------------- 1, 849 PD. Richardson, La-------------------------- 1951 94. 5 do----...-------------------------------------------- 1, 556 PD. Roxana, La..------------------------------ 1952 99.0 ... do .... 2, 200 ............-------------------------------......... ..... 2, 200 BR. Ryland, La--------------------------------1952 104.0 _._do....... 2, 600 .. ---------------------- .........---------- 2, 600 BR. Hudson, La ..---------- -------------------- 1950 115.3 do.....--------------- ---------------------------- 1, 458 BR. Alexandria Front, La-_----------- ----- 1945 122 do------------------------ ---------- ------------ 5, 550 BR, A, RG. Bertrand, La----------------------------- 1946 139-139. 5 do---....----------------------------------------- 5, 014 PD. Boyce, La..--------- ------...--------------- 1950 143 ..do--------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- o 1, 069 10 PD. Cr Total-----------............ ---------------- -- ------------------------ 118, 845 3, 290 22, 563 0 12178, 864 Ci 1This conforms with the definition of an operative revetment which is as follows: 7 Includes 240 linear feet of root and 193 feet baffle dikes. The classification "operative' is intended to include all revetments which are along the 8 Includes 324 linear feet of root dike. banks of the river channel and are, or conceivably would be, subject to maintenance 9Includes 162 linear feet of root dike. charges if subjected to direct current impingement. 10Includes 691 linear feet of root dike. 2 Squares=100 square feet. 11Does not include 4,800 linear feet of board revetment. a Includes 222 linear feet of root and 99 linear feet of baffle dikes. 12Does not include 23,235 linear feet of dikes, groins, board and pile revetments. ! Includes 192 linear feet of root and 935 feet of spur dikes. b Includes 132 linear feet of root, 60 linear feet of baffle, and 360 linear feet of spur dikes. A=asphalt; AC=articulated concrete; FW=frame willow; CB=concrete blocks; AB= 6 Includes 168 linear feet of root dike. asphalt blocks; MA=mass asphalt; SD=triangular steel dikes; PD=pile dikes; R G= rock groins; P R = pile revetment; B R =board revetment. Co TABLE D-2. Vicksburg district [Bank protection works built during fiscal year and operative protection in place June 30, 19531 -1 Maintenance Lost, de- Year Above stoyed or Operative Location initiated Head of Bank New Work nonopera- on, Type (can- Passtive since June30,1953 dar) Passes Extensions Repairs June,1952June30,1953 co June 30, 1952 Miles Linear feet Linearfeet Squares Linear feet Linear feet MISSISSIPPI RIVER A 1,057 Bougere Bend, La-...------------------------ 1950 326. 5 Right .... 3,860: ------------ AC 2,090 310 18, 150 AC, A, R. R 365 352 ..... do... (AC 3,844 5,650 AC, A, MA, R. 02 Morville, La __------------------------------- 1948 354 ..... do .... .A 465 ~----------- 982 Pile dikes. 1949 Natchez Island, La .--------------------------- ----- do 1,318 Retards. i949 354 -..do.. -- 1 --- - - 2, 435 - - 4, 565 A AC, A, MA. Natchez Front. Miss-------------------------- 1908 360 Left....... 6,90 ............ R 1,125 tons 6, 045 ;AC, W, R. 1952 368 Right ..... 6,900------------ 100, 6, 800 AC, A, R. Gibson, La------------------------------ ---------..---- L'Argent, La .- . . 1948 ..------------------------- 372. 5 ----- do -- -.... do----- 550---------- 1, 920 Asphalt groins. Kempe Bend, La---------------------- 1900 379 A 160 30 12, 750 AC, A, MA, W, R. Bondurant Chute, La- ..--------------------- 1901 393 ----- do----- 4,400 0 W. 1930 394.6 ..... 2,260 ............ AC 135 2, 110: 22, 530 A.C, A, MA, R. M Hardscrabble, La. . ..------------------------ do.... .... do.... A 160 Reid-Bedford, La.--------- ------------ 1947 425 .... do 680---------.......... AC 90 6, 840 AC, A, CB, R, MA. C) do.. . R -eft40 0 1928 432-433 1, 630 --=--=.,--- rA 105 S 800 3,040 W, CB, AC, R. Barge Line Terminal, Miss .............---------------- 1, 630........... {iR 120 Vicksburg Harbor, Miss ..-------------------. 1917 432 7,350 AC. yo Opposite Delta Point, La .----------------- 1952 -do-- - 432 Left_,_.... 5,680 .....---------- ----- 5, 680 AC, A, R. 1904 432 -- -- do--- --.-.-..---. -...--..-..- 500 0' Eairth dike. West Pass Dike, La------...............-------------- 002 Delta Point, La---------------------- 1879 432 Right.... Right.... 3, 450. W. - AC 3, 621 ----- False Point, La.........................----------------------- 1933 436 -----....d---- do..... 510 ............ 4R (A 622 990 160 12, 390 AC, A, R. Marshall-Brown's Point, Miss................------------ 1952 441 Left ..... 14,260 ------------...... :700 13,560 AC, A. iAC 10,865 200 30, 770 Milliken Bend, La-..----------------------- 1923 447-451 Right--- 10, 470 .........----------...R 125 AC, A, W, CB, R. A 1,361 fAC 2,698 Goodrich, La_ _-- -------------------- 1925 460 1.925 ............ R 655 800 23,175 AC, A, CB, W, R. A 659 Cottonwood. Miss 1917 465 ....do..... A 50 2,000 w. Fitler Bend, Miss _ ----------.---.. .--------- . 1908 470 113, 470 AC, W, A, R. Hagaman, La........................------------------------- 1926 478 Right..... --.........- ------------ ----------..-12, 000 AC, W. Lake Providence, La... ...-------------------1904 482 ..... do..... ............- .......-..-- ------------- ----------..-11, 600 W. See footnotes at end of table. TABLE D-2. Vicksburg district-Continued [Bank protection works built during fiscal year and operative protection in place June 30, 1953] 0 C) Year AMaintenance Lost, de- 0 initiated Above stoyed or Operative Location i Head of Bank New Work nonopera-- on Type (c n- Passes dar) Extensions Extensions Repairs Repais tive since June30, 1953 June30,1952 0H __dr _- __ i , -i :-, .. .,i : ,,,''- 0 RIVER-Continued MIssIssIPPI Miles Linearfeet' Linear feet Squares Linear feet Linearfeet 0 (AC 3,737 1948 489' Left---....... 1, 495 .. .. . . 1R 190 18, 825 AC, A, R. 0 Mayersville, Miss--- "----------------------{ LA 938 :::-:::::---Retards. 1948 490 ------ "r " 2, 664 I ---------- - 300 1,386 Pile dikes. Valewood, Miss_ ___----------------------- 1920 494 do-.... ...---.. ---.-----.--.-- 10,640 0 W, AC. 0 Cracraft, Ark ------------------------- 1943 501 Right... 200 3, 400 AC, A, CB. Grand Lake, Ark..--- ----------------- Kentucky Bend, Miss ------------------ 1912 1944 505 509 Left- ... 10- ------ 4---, TT---- 4, 810 ------------ 19, 540 350 9,550 0 AO,W. AC, CS, CB, A. c Longwood, Miss . 1905. 511....----do .... 4, 200 0 W. American 'Cutoff, Msss_ __------------------ 1933 517 ...do- ...- ......-- _-_, ------------ 7,080 AC. Sunnyside, Ark--...- -.-------------. 1923 523 Right..... A 28 11,305 CS, CB, AC, W. J ------------ Vaucluse, Ark_......------------------------ 1909: 525.... do_ .. 4,300 SC A,,R. 0J 1949 526:Left ..... {A 53 } _..... _... 4,685 AC, A. Island 84,Ark__---------- ----------- UR 40 : Warfield Point, Miss:.--: .. ' 1934 529 3,200 CS, A, AC, T, R. - . -: La Grange Towhead, Miss--------------- Spanish Moss, Ark. --------------------- 1934 1952 530 531 --- do---- ------ ,000......s... Right .... 2,000------- . 150 }- 2, 950 1,850 AC, T. AC, A. Leland Neck Cutoff, Ark---------------- 1934 532 Left_,,--- 1,:300 AC. Co Tarpley Island, Miss ___.------------------- 1949 534 Right_____ 2,000 AC, A. O Miller Bend,Miss-------------------------- 1928 537 Left ...... 1, 520 ..........------- R 121 24, 550 AC, A, CB, FCM, R. 541.5 Right .... 560 ............ A 231 2,620 AC, A, R. Ci- Ashbrook Island, Miss__................ ..... 1949 R 916 Ashbrook Neck Dike, Miss-------------------- 1892 542 Left__ .. 0 Levee dike. Arkansas City and Yellow Bend, Ark- .-..... 1921 545-549 Right. A 338 125, 100 AC, CB, A, R, W. R 510 .----.---.-- (AC 10,162 Huntington Point, Miss .............---.... 1949 550 Left__ ..... R 975 .....-----....... 264 9, 625 AC, A, R. A 1,921 Mounds, Miss----------------------------- 1946 556. ..... do.... --....-.---- 3, 800 FCM, AC, A, CB. Riverton, Miss------------------------------ 1920 578 .... do..... ---- 12,500 AC, W. 1947 605 1,058- 0 Pile dikes. Dennis, Miss .{.-------------------------- do..... ----------... ------435- A " 737 1947 605 .....---- ------------.- 1,237 R 316 tons 435 7R .11, 865 70 AC, A, R. fR 786 Cessions, Miss ...............------------------------1944 610 LA 408 ---------- 111, 350 AC, A, R. ARKANSAS RIVER Miles above mouth Fletcher Bend ... --.......--------------- . .1945 36 Right----- Pile dikes. 2,187~ Davis Lake, Ark. ---------------- .-- 1950' 38 .. _do,.--- 370 3, 208 Do.. Pendleton, Ark _____ ___ _________ 1920 44. 5 .,.do___.... ----------- AC, board mat. 12, 900 1928 44. 5 .. do------- ---- 31-------- Spur levee dike, revetted end. 650 Big Bayou Meto, Ark .. __ ..._-______.__. ___ .1944 53 Left__-____ Board mat and riprap. 5, 20Q Hannaberry Lake, Ark--- .---....----------. 1947 60 _,do------__ ------------ 138 5,785Pile dikes. Oummins'Bend, Ark.......................... .1946 63 Righti-L Do. { 1949' 66 Left __-__ 350---------- 9,938 Little Bayou Meto, Ark___.__ . __ .1947 3,465 Board mat and riprap. 67 _do_,---- 3,480 Pile dikes. Kimbrough, Ark ....------------------- 1953 68 Righ t .. .. -- ,-,-,........ ---- - -- Board mat and riprap. 33, 000 King's Bayou, Ark ....................-------------------- 1951 75: Left,_---- 2, 150 Pile dikes. Rob Roy, Ark.................---------------------........ 1946 89 Right----. ---.------- --- --- --- 1, 790 Board mat and rock dikes. Pine Bluff, Ark.__ _----_ { 1946 96 6;627- Pile dikes. -- 19431- 97 _,do____. 5,400 W, R. R. & H.2 U1 .do---- -- Medford Bend, Ark- ...... -.-..... 1952 38 Ldo-- - 4,190 4,190 Board mat and riprap. o 1952 77 -1;,455 1,455 Do. Richland Bend, Ark_________ -- __ __ 1952 77 1,514 1, 514 Pile dikes. 1952 79 Left------- 4, 260 4,260 Board mat and riprap. Brunson's Crossing, Ark. :-...-...... b/ 1952 79 -_-do-- . . 282 282 Pile dikes. H/ New Gascony, Ark----_ --------------------- 1952 81 -_do . 1,705 Do. New Gascony, Ark. (Trulock) ------------- 1953 83 _.. Right..... -------- 70 2,870 2, 870 Do. Below Rob Roy Ark..------- 1953 87 -. do... 1, 134 1, 134. Do. Rob Roy,Ark__-------------------- 1952 88 _do---- '_ 6, 955 6, 955 Board mat and riprap. Plum BayouRob Roy, Ark_ ___.___.. __ 1952. 89 Left...... 284 284 Pile dikes. 1952 90 ..do-- -.. 8, 520 8,520 Board mat and riprap. Above Plum Bayou, Ark_...._ ........... 1952 91 1,990 1,990 Do. 1952 91 .--do 2,447 2,447 Pile dikes. I i i) Total-------------------------------- --- I-----... --- 90, 455 750 52, 947 59, 991 4 442, 795 SI I I . . 1f 0 1 Operative length according to.latest surveys.. A -asphalt; AC=articulated concrete; CB=concrete blocks; CS= concrete slabs 2 Constructed under appropriations for rivers and harbors. Report thereon included FCM flexible roll type concrete mats; MA =mass asphalt; R-=riprap; T=tetrahedrons in annual report for work under the Little Rock district, Corps of Engineers. W=willow mattress; SC = sacked sand cement. 3 Constructed under sec. 9, FCA approved June 15, 1936. 4 Does not include 46,960 linear feet. of pile dikes; 3,982 linear feet of triangular frame retards; 1,920 linear feet of asphalt groins; and 650 linear feet of spur levee dike, revetted end. CI TABLE D-3. Memphis district [Bank protection works built during fiscal year and operative protection in place June 30, 19531 CAi Maintenance Lost, de- Ya A vstroyed Operative 0 0 Year Above or non- Location initiated Head of Bank New work operative June30, Type (calendar) Passes Extensions Repairs since 1953 1952June30, 1953 1952 0 Linearft. Linear ft. Squares 1 Linearft.2 Linearft. 0Nj MISSISSIPPI RIVER Miles l Henrico, Ark -.------------- ----------------- 1947 599-601 Right..... A, AC 175 90 7, 620 AC. 0 Knowlton, Ark---....--------------................... 1923 613-616 _..do...... A, AC, C 8,965 75 16, 915 AC. Fair Landing, Ark_. ___._.___ .__ ...__ 1928 628-630 ... do....... A, AC, C 1, 625 20 11, 080 AC, A. N Burke Landing, Miss_--__-------------------- 1949 630-634 Left__---- 4,080 ..-.------ A, AC, C 2,148 380 16, 630 AC. Oldtown Bend, Ark______ 1907 639-642 860 Right_ --- ............ A, C 30 200 16, 260 AC, W. Horseshoe, Miss---------------------------- 1949 642-645 Left-....... _.......... - A, AC 1, 382 16, 845 AC. Westover, Ark............................. 1947 646-648 Right____ 1.860 A, AC, C 1,468 120 12,820 AC. 1915 A, AC, C 12,140 70 30,120 AC, W. Delta-Friars Point, Miss_.... , 648-654 Left-...... 1922 1880 Helena, Ark ....__.. ... ......-- ...--. .. .. 1913 } 655-660 Right .... 4, 930 A 63 310 25, 475 AC, W. ~z Trotters Landing, Miss .---------- 1912 659-665 Left__.... .--.--- .- A, AC,C, ............ R 7,605 32, 905 AC, W. Ciu N Walnut Bend, Ark -- ------ 1907 677-680_ Right .... -- .--- .... ---- ------.. A, C, R 406 17,150 AC, W. Mhoon Bend, Miss------------------- 1932 680-686 - Left..--. 24,610 ----------....... A, AC, C, R 3,843 36, 268 AC, W. N Peters Landing, Ark_ ... 1952 689-691 Right .... 12,750 ---------- 12, 750 AC. Ni Polks Landing, Miss...----------------- -- 1924 696 Left__.... 11, 094 W. Porter Lake, Ark---......-.------------------ ---_ 1911 695-702 Right .... 2, 995 ........... A, R 583 330 32, 665 AC, W. 09 1914 } 703-709 Left.....-- 2, 640 .----------- Norfolk-Star, Miss..----------------------------- 1917 A, AC, C 1, 365 2,640 6 29, 722 AC, W. Cow Island, Ark ..---------------------------------- 1925 710-713 Right..... .- - -- --..------- A, AC, C, R ...................... 7,724 19, 534 AC, W. 09 Ensley, Tennrm----- ------------------------- 1952 720-722 Left .... _- 10,100---------- 300 9, 800 AC. Bauxippi-Wyanoke, Ark._.._ 1919 724-728 Right .... A, AC, C,R 1,392 23, 300 AC, S. 1913 728-730 Left..-.... C 12 8,850 AC, W. Tennessee Chute, Tenn_ .-------------------- 1944 Presidents Island, Tennrm.........--------------------------- 1948 728-730 .. do...... ............ 4,935---------- AC, R 139 480 12, 435 AC, W. Memphis Harbor, Tenrm...n--------------- ----- --- 1878 731-733 _._do ..................-............ C, R 14 --.- -.... 14, 800 AC, W. Nl ... Bullerton Bar, Ark- ..---------------------- . . -- 1881 786-790 Right_---- ................ ..... , ..................... 14, 450 AC, S, W. Osceola, Ark------------------------------- 1934 790 __do..... .. .............----- 1, 350 G. Do__----------------------- 1881 791 5, 823 W. I-L Keyes Point, Term----------------------------- Kate Aubrey, Tennrm------ 1931 1931 793-795 Left ..... 796-797 Right_.... -. .. ............ 10,634 2, 500 AC, L, S. S. 0n Barfield, Ark .--------- ---------------------- 1916 do ...... 811-815 -___do__ ...... 12, 890 C, R 101 1, 420 23, 970 AC, S, W. Huffman-Hickman, Ark.-Tenn ....-------..........--- 1927 825-830 --do------ 12, 665 C, R 39 655 26, 304 AC, S. Island No. 18, Mo........... -------............-- ..... 1931 834-838 - _do....... 7, 040 C, R 29 7, 040 21, 260 AC. Linwood Bend, Tenn.--------- --------- 1931 840-843 Left-....... 6, 140 C, R---------.............88 2, 360 14, 850 AC. Bells Point, Mo...-------------------------..... 1931 845-847 Right----- 5, 420 AC. 1898 Gayoso-Caruthersville, Mo---------------.......... 1916 } 848-853 ... do------- C, R 91 25, 600 AC, W. Hathaway Landing, Tenn . .------------ _---....._ 1932 857 Left------- ------------ 1, 000 AC. Bend of Island No. 14, Tenn---- .......... . __ 1946 862-863 R . 11 12, 080 AC. Merriwether Bend, Tenn__------ ....------ 1932 1950 } 874-877 ___do.------ 2,815 R 112 490 18, 995 AC. Linda, Mo..--....-- ----.. -- --------------- 1951 880-882 Right -... 2, 790 C, R 21 340 11, 950 AC. Below Toney's Towhead, Tenn............... 1946 885-886 Left_-----. C, R 261 13,140 AC. New Madrid Bend, Mo.... .... 1930 888-893 Right..... 4, 260 C, R 130 130 -----130 30, 285 AC, S, G. New Madrid, Mo ........----------------- 1893 894-895 ___do _____ - _do----- 5, 559 AC, W. Slough Landing Neck, Mo-_. .--------------- 1913 902-906 Left.---- - -- - - - - - C, R 160 22, 100 AC, S, W. Island No. 9, Ky...-------- -------------------- 1944 912-914 .. _do,, (4) a 7, 010 Chute of Island No. 8, Ky ..... z__....,...........__ 1935 917-921 922-924 Right.... C, R 39 12, 620 AC, L Bend of Island No. 8, Mo.... __...................... 1927 9, 800 S. Hickmani-Reelfoot, Ky.____._____________________ 1869 1928 } 926-933 AC, C, R 2,312 33, 569 AC, S, W. 02 Beckwith Bend, Mo _. --............- .--------- 1929 933-936 Right----- C, R 368 14, 743 AC, S. Pritchard, Mo_----------------------------.. .. 1951 956-959 - do-...... 3, 590-; I:--: ---- R 37 230 12, 790 AC. Cl) Wickliffe, Ky.. 1--- 1923 } 962-963 Left.----- -- . . . . 1950 6, 270 AC. Cl) H OHIO RIVER Miles above Cairo gage Cairo Front, Ill...-- -..... 1928 1 Right----- 5, 005 AC, W, Below Cache River, Ill .------------ -----.......- _ 1918 2-4 --- do -- --I_ _--- __-_ __-_----- - - - -- - - - - - - - -- -I-- - - - 9, 527 AC. I I -I- - - - - I I I i Total- --------------------------------- -- I---------- 121, 090 54, 878 18, 282 5 786, 632 = , i Square=10x10 feet (100 sq. feet). 6 Report of fiscal year 1952 should show 100 feet lost and 29,722 feet operative at Nor- :0 2 Includes existing revetment reinforced with new work. folk-Star. 3 Linear feet triangular frame retards and pile dikes, A= asphalt; AC =articulated concrete; C= concrete; G= groins ;L=lumber mattress; 0 4Submerged dike; status unknown. R=riprap; S=slab concrete; W=willow fascine mattress. bDoes not include Island No. 9 Dikes. 02 yH H 0 TABLE E-1. New Orleans district Present condition of project levees, from Cape Girardeau, Mo., to Head of Passes, La., and levee operations for fiscal year 1953, as provided for in sec. 1 of the act of May 15, 1928, as amended] Operations fiscal year 1953 LTJ Built to __ __ __ _ _ _ 0 In system Built approved Built tune Contents Required Estimated rcent Location of levee when com- June30, ontents toco- final con- complete O pleted 1 30,1953 grade and 1952 Mainte- o or Lost Conten com- toplete tentscon final 2 section 1952 New work ane abandoned June 30, 0 abandoned 1953 0 MISSISSIPPI RIVER 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic Miles Miles Miles yards yards yards yards yards yards yards Lower Tansas_.......................... 13.0 13.0 13.0 3,417 448 85 3,780 3,780 100 Atchafalaya .........................--- 117.6 117.6 112. 7 61, 590 24 61, 614 306 61, 920 99 Lafourche...... . ...----- . . ..--------- 82. 0 82.0 66.4 19, 363 49 120 19, 400 800 20, 200 96 Barataria ......... ................... I 71.9 71. 9 49.1 9, 215 ... 16 583 9, 594 204610 10, 204 94 Pontchartrain, including 2.1 miles Baton O Rouge Front levee:........... .. 125. 7 125.7 119.6 45, 741 16 -. -. .- . - . .- - 45, 757 207 45, 964 99 J Lake Borgne ....- .... ..-- .- ....- ..-- ...- 48.3 48.3 24. 7 7, 424 85 25 7, 484 476 7, 960 94 Grand Prairie ...... ..... . .. __ 15.0 15.0 6.0 711 711 49 760 94 M Orleans Parish_-.... . 26. 8 26.8 9.5 3, 937 70 7 32 3,982 383 4, 365 91 Total Mississippi River .. _..._ 500.3 500.3 401.0 151, 398 135 1,147 358 152,322 2,83 155, 153 98 LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN, LA., PROJECT Lake Pontchartrain protection levees---.... 17.4 17.4 3.2 4, 319 840 ------------ 5,159 1,251 6, 410 80 BONNET CARRE SPILLWAY Upper and lower guide levees..,..... 11.7 11.7 11. 7 12, 001 ------------ 12,001 .-.....-.... 12,001: 100 100 SOUTH BANK RED RIVER Hotwells to Moncla, La_................. 60. 0 60.01 60.0 O20,814 ------------ 20,814---------... 20,814 ATCHAFALAYA BASIN AND FLOODWAY- East Atchafalaya River-....-.-..--. 50.8 50.8 47.8 21,134 -......._.... 71 ------------ 21,205 156 21,361 99 Bayou Des Glaises .--------------... ..-- 8.1 8.1 8.1 1,217 ........ . . ------------ 1, 217 ...... 3-- 1,217 100 + C West Atchafalaya River__,..-.......... 61.3 61.3 59. 0 10, 867 .. 222 10,867 11,000 99 -..... 222 toHambur........a.. Simmesport Ringlls 1. 6 1.6 1.6 990 ------- ".. ,--, 990 -----.--.. 990 100 c Melville Ring-----------__, 4.1 4.1 4.1 2,381 ---------2--- ..........-.- ------------ 2,381 ------------ 2,381 100 C Mansura Hills to Hamburg-------- 20.3 20.3 20.3 4,922 ------------ 4,943 ------------ 4,943 100 West protection levee, Hamburg to Ber- wick drainage canal via Calumet, in- eluding 1.0 mile Berwick floodwall-..... 128. 2 128.2 119.4 73,102 186 73, 288 100 73, 388 99 Levees west of Berwick and the lower Atchafalaya River, Berwick drainage canal to Charenton drainage canal..... 60.9 53.5 38.1 10, 507 437 1........................ 10, 944 486 11,430 96 East protection levee, Morganza to Mor- gan City (S. P. RR.), including 19.6 miles Morganza lower guide levee and 1.3 miles Morgan City floodwall-...... 91.9 91.9 11.8 73.1 40,188 251 ~------------ ------------ 40, 439 50 40, 489 99 Morganza upper guide levee..............11.9 11.8 7, 422 ------------ ------------ 7, 422 10 7, 432 99 Levee south and east of Morgan City 453------------ (S. P. RR.) to CutOff Bayou.......... 16.0 14.9 2.7 1, 904 4, 453 ------------ ------------ 6,357 3,938 10, 295 62 Total Atchafalaya Basin and flood- way..--:- ---------------- 455.1 li •s , l.... ,aa 446. 5 386.0 ,----- 174. 634 ) ,g 5,348 /- 293 222 180, 053 4,873 .... 184,926 1 .. 97 H Combined total.--..--.....- 1, 044. 5 1, 035. 9 861.9 363,166 5, 483 2, 280 580 370, 349 8,955 379,304 98 132 1 1 1 I1 I 1 Area protected from Mississippi River project flood--adopted project complete--is 2Excluding yardage to be abandoned. 23,621 square miles for entire project. 12 '- 1 CA3 C0 C' TABLE E-2. Vicksburg district to [Present condition of project levees, from Cape Girardeau, Mo., to Head of Passes, La., and levee operations for fiscal year 1953, as provided for in sec. 1 of the act of May 15, 1928, n as amended] Operations fiscal year 1953 In system Built to Contents Required Estimated Location of levee when com- BuiltJune approved June 30, to co- finalcon- plete pleted 30, 1953 grade and 1952 Mainte- Lost or ne plete tents c section apa2drowJwork section New work Mainte- nance Lost or abandoned Contents June 30, to com- finaco- com t 1953 MISSISSIPPI RIVER 1 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic Miles Miles Miles yards yards yards yards yards yards yards Lower Yazoo-------------------------- 178.1 2 178.1 155.7 188, 397 1, 091 12 0 189, 500 6, 481 195, 981 97 Upper Tensas .------------------------- 148. 2 148. 2 112. 4 137, 518 0 14 0 137, 532 8, 981 146, 513 94 Lower Tensas--........-----------------------..... 131.0 131.0 114. 4 110, 794 457 215 0 111, 466 7, 000 118, 466 94 YAZOO RIVER AND BASIN O Headwater--..- ---.-.---------.. -- - 581.0 4 49. 0 5 25. 6 1, 546 0 0 0 1, 546 53,454 55, 000 3 Backwater__----------------------------- 98.0 1.0 1.0 160 0 0 0 160 24,840 25,000 1 M ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. North bank___----------------....-.. -- 67. 5 45. 6 11.7 7, 675 1,880 0 0 9, 555 17, 431 26, 986 35 ! ............ ------ South bank_---------- 85. 6 85. 6 76. 0 48, 898 0 0 0 48,898 2,366 51, 264 95 M RED RIVER BACKWATER LEVEE......-_ 95. 3 73.8 56.3 6,405 5,049 0 0 11, 454 4,728 16,182 71 Total,_ ________.. _ ..-----------..1,384.7 712. 3 553. 1 501, 393 8, 477 241 0 510, 111 125, 281 635, 392 80 , o ,. 1 Area protected for Mississippi River project flood-adopted project complete-is 4Includes 30 miles built to interim grade and section. 23,621 square miles for entire project. 5 Includes 17 miles Greenwood protection works. 2 Includes 0.8 mile of concrete levee wall and 0.9 mile earth levee on Vicksburg City a Does not include approximately 900,000 cubic yards hydraulic fill placed in Smithland front. Landing river crossings. *Includes 29 miles, Greenwood protection works, but does not include 2.5 miles of highway and railroad embankment to be utilized in project. CA co TABLE E-3. Memphis district [Present condition of project levees, from Cape Girardeau, Mo., to Head of Passes, La., and levee operations for fiscal year 1953 as provided for in sec. 1 of the act of May 15, 1928, as amended] Operations fiscal year 1953 In system June Built June Built a oved approved Contents Required Estimated Percen Location of levee when com- June 30, Contents to com- final con- pleted 30,1953 grade and 1952 Mainte- Lost or CoJune ts plete tents 1 complete section New work nance abandoned e30, nance aandoned 1953 MISSISSIPPI RIVER 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic Miles Miles Miles yards y.ards yards yards yards yards yards Upper Yazoo._----------------------- 94 94 59 98, 925 1, 520 0 0 100, 445 4, 802 105, 247 95 Tiptonville-Obion River___------ ------ 44 24 13 6, 076 1, 483 0 0 7, 559 9, 713 17, 272 44 Slough Landing Neck Dike_------------- 10 10 10 1, 329 0 0 0 1, 329 0 1, 329 100 Reelfoot ___---------------------------- 23 23 23 13, 903 0 0 0 13, 903 0 13, 903 100 0 White River Backwater Levee__---------- 40 40 7 23, 287 912 0 0 24, 199 7, 801 32, 000 76 White River___________......------------------ Lower St. Francis .. _ Upper St. Francis ______----------------- _--------------- - 5212 4 74 134 74 212 133 38 180 109 64, 007 127, 520 45, 778 276 1, 879 443 643 0 1, 419 500 0 0 64, 426 129, 399 47, 640 7, 638 4, 848 4, 014 72, 064 134, 247 51, 654 89 96 92 0 Thebes to Cairo, IL .____---------------- 7 10 10 10 6, 463 0 0 0 6, 463 400 6, 863 94 Ohio River________ ___ -------------- 12 12 5 4, 779 84 0 0 9 5, 696 800 6, 496 88 Cache River_______------------ ------ __ 105 5 5 1, 755 0 0 0 1, 755 0 1, 755 100 ST. FRANCIS RIVER AND BASIN 0 East bank_ --.------.-------- --- - 11201 141 67 19, 064 782 0 0 19, 846 38, 662 1258, 508 34 West bank ..... ___... __---------- - i 1146 136 73 17, 267 1, 248 40 600 17, 955 7, 623 1425, 578 70 yC East bank, Little River, Ark _.... __ 41 41 41 5, 853 0 0 0 5, 853 0 5, 853 100 West bank, Little River, Ark _....... 35 35 35 4, 099 0 0 0 4, 099 0 4, 099 100 Elk Chute __----....... ----------- 40 40 17 4, 550 0 0 0 4, 550 720 5, 270 86 LITTLE: RIVER,: MO., DIVERSION CANAL- _ 1 20 20 17 7,883 : 2, 980 0 920 9, 943 900 10, 843 92 H WHITE RIVER Augusta to Clarendon__- .------------- 47 38 36 8, 886 0 0 0 8, 886 2, 514 11, 400 78 H Total________________-------------1,188 1,088 745 461,424 11, 607 2,102 2,020 473, 946 90,435 564, 381 84 *Area protected from Mississippi River project flood-adopted project complete-is and 6.4 miles of Mounds and Mound City (reduced 2.3 miles due to abandonment of a -23,621 square miles for entire project. portion of the Mounds-Mound City levees). 1 Excluding yardage to be abandoned. I Increased 833,000 cubic yards for yardage added by Louisville district while under s Includes 1.4 miles of Hickman City levee and 21.2 miles of Mississippi frontline levee, their jurisdiction (1,300,000 cubic yards added, less 467,000 cubic yards abandoned, or Hickman, Ky., to Bessie, Tenn. 833,000 cubic yards). 3 Extends from Old Town Lake, Ark., to Laconia Circle Levee, Ark. toConnects Mississippi River and Ohio River levees. 4 Includes 67 miles of frontline levee from Helena, Ark., to mouth of White River, Ark.I 11Increased 60 miles for work proposed in the lower St. Francis River Basin. and 6.6 miles of Laconia Back Circle levee. 12Increased 32,600,000 cubic yards for work proposed in the lower St. Francis River 5 From New Madrid. Mo, to Mouth of St. Francis River, Ark. Basin, less 1 miillion cubic yards to be abandoned in the course of construction. 6 Includes 84.3 miles of frontline levee from Commerce to New Madrid, Mo.; 35.3 miles 13Increased 10 miles for work proposed in the lower St. Francis River Basin. of Birds Point-New Madrid setback levee; and 14 miles of New Madrid-Sikeston Ridge 14Increased 5,400,000 cubic yards for work proposed in the lower St. Francis River (St. Johns Bayou) levee. Basin, less 2,340,000 cubic yards to be abandoned in the course of construction. :7Includes 6.3 miles of Cairo drainage district (Mississippi River) levee and 3.4 miles 15Includes 13.9 miles of mainline diversion channel levee; 2.7 miles of Ramsey Creek Of Cairo City (Mississippi River) levee. levee; and 2.9 miles of Sals Creek levee. 8 Includes 5.3 miles of levee from Cache River to lower end of floodwall at Cairo, Ill., TABLE E-4. Yardage placed in levees and levee operations for fiscal year 1958, as provided for in Sec. 6 of the Flood Control Act approved t3 May 15, 1928, as amended. OZ 00 Operations fiscal year 1953 Insystem whenco- BuiltJune 30, 1953 ov grade and Contents June 30, Built by Lostr Contents Required plete Estimated al tents complete Appro-Percent 0M pleted ' section 1952 Uost or plete tents area section United ] June 30, protected States abandoned 1953 0 MIsSISSIPPI RIVER 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic 1,000 cubic square Miles Miles Miles yards yards yards yards yards yards miles Mouth of Iowa River to Burlington, Iowa 1 34.7 34. 7 34. 7 23, 406 ............ 127------------ 3,533 ------------ ............ 3, 533 100 70 I Includes 6.8 miles of levee along Iowa River. right bank, from mouth to bluffs, in Iowa River-Flint Creek levee district No. 16. 2 Does not include 5,474 cubic yards placed in filling crevasses in Keithsburg drain- age district, Illinois, in 1929. z 0 0 I-' LJ CD C1 rn MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2059 TABLE E-5 [Yardage placed in repairing levees on tributaries of the Mississippi River threatened or destroyed by flood as provided for in sec. 9 of the act of June 15, 1936] Built since July 1, 1952 VICKSBURG DISTRICT Thousands of Yazoo River and tributaries: cubic yards Pelucia drainage-----------------------------------------------------------_.. 8 Big Sand drainage.. ------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Abiaca drainage ................................--------------------------------------------------------- 7 Teoc subdrainage-------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Total... ------------------------------------------------------------------ 36 TABLE E-6 BARATARIA LEVEE DISTRICT (RIGHT BANK) [Levee wave-wash protection structures in place June 30, 1953, New Orleans district] Mileage upper end of structure Linear feet Mileage upper end of structure Linear feet Slope paving: Slope paving-Continued 24.2---------------------------- A 5, 646 75.3 ..--------------------------- C 4,032 24.4---------------------------- 900 76.1.--------------------------- A 1, 532 25.0 .....--------------------------- A 3,000 77.2....--------------------------- A 3,166 27.7.----.----------------------- A 5,238 77.6.--------------------------- 2,354 29.1 ..--------------------------- A 5,171 80.1 .....--------------------------- A 5,105 32.8--------------------------- A 6,193 Total-.................... . 148,951 34.7---------------- ---------- A 1,928 38.9-------------------------- A 18,010 Wooden revetment: 39.8------- ------------------- A 3,743 18.8 ---------------------------- 42,689 43.4------------ ---- C, A 2, 825 21.0 ----------------------------- 536 43.6---------------------------- A 741 21.4----------------------------- 1,800 44.9--------------------------- C 6,889 23.1---------------------------- 10,550 45.1--------------------------- A 1,271 26.7------------- ---------------- 9,057 45.8--------------------------- C 3,641 28.4 ----------------------------- 3,446 48.7 A--------------------------- 1,542 29.5---------------- ------------- 1,976 49.7 --------------------------- C 5,666 31.6---------------------------- 11, 600 50.3--------------------------- A 3,309 39.2----------------------------- 1,277 52.3 -------------------------- C 11,735 42.8---------------------------- 15,475 53.6--------------------------- A 6,473 48.2---------------------------- 13, 782 54.4 --------------------------- C 4,109 56.8---------------------------- 13,622 58.0 --------------------------- A 5,728 58.9---------------------------- 1, 725 59.3 --------------------------- A 1,950 62.5 - 4, 463 59.7--------------------------- C 2,950 64.5----------------------------- 4, 779 59.9 --------------------------- A 1,193 65.6----------------------------- 2,719 60.0---------------------------- C 798 65.9----------------------------- 612 60.2.........--------------------------- A 1,056 68.7-.-------------- ------------- 3, 550 60.5..---------------------------- A 908 68.9.---------------------------- 1, 000 63.4-----......--------------------- 4,828 69.0 ----------------------------- 300 63.7 .........--------------------------- A 1,780 69.1 ----------------------------- 280 65.1..--------------------------- C 2,672 71.5---....------------------------ 13,523 65.8------------- ------------- C 898 74.6----------------------------- 4,918 66.1----------------------------- C 839 75.8---------------------------- 2,341 68.9---------------------------- A 350 76.6- ---------------------------- 2,562 69.0---------------------------- A 520 78.8-- ---------- ---------------- 720 69.2 ---------------------------- A 347 73.2-----......---------------------- A 7,915 Total---....---------------------- 169,302 A-asphalt; C= concrete. 2060 ' REPORT OF CHIEF;OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 TABLE E-6-Continued LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT (RIGHT BANK) Mileage upper end of structure Linear feet Mileage upper end of structure Linear feet Slope paving: Slope paving-Continued --------------------------- 96.2 A 3,961 115.5.....................-------------------------- C 9,500 96.8---------------- --------- C 3, 000 137.0 ..................------------------------... 3, 000 9 S96.9-------------------- .. f1 A 348 3 513 6---------..---...--.....-----------.. 137.4 137.4- 138.6__ ..... .... ... . 1,873 100 , '- 6,100 97.1"--------------------------- -A 317 139.7--_----------------- - -A 1,400 97.2 ------------------ -C 771 148.1 -------------------------- A 18,700 S98.3--------------------------- A 5,227 -------------------------- 175.6__ C 1,748 99.8- -------------------- ---- A 8, 714 101.7- --------------- ----- - A 3,893 Total .------------------------ 95, 501 107.0--- ---------------------- A 6, 239 107.2 ---------------------------- C 818 Wooden revetment: 108.4 .-----..........--------------------... A 2,727 97.0---------------------.............----------. 417 108.8 .---------................----------......------ C 1,722 97.4--------------- ------------ 1, 058 110.3------------------------- A 10,'600 113.5------------..........----------...... -- A 4,330 Total.....------------------------ 1, 475 GRAND PRAIRIE.LEVEE DISTRICT (LEFT BANK) Slope,paving: Wooden revetment: 12.5--=,------------------------ A 1,400 12.2 -------------------------- 1,600 14,.- - ------ -------- ----- SC 2,700 12.9.--------------------------- 2,200 14.2------------------------............................. A 600 14.4_------ ----------------- 900 15.6- --------------------- ---- A 5,700 17.4 --------------------------- 10, 800 17.7 -------------------------- SC 1,300 18.1 ---------------------------- 1, 100 17.9-- ..----..---.. ---------..-- ---- C 1, 500 18'6_ ----- -- ------ ----- --- - 800 18.4---------.--------------- - - A-1,600 19.5----------------------------- 940 18.8-------------------------- 1,100 20.2 ........................--------------------------- 1, 700 18.9,. ----------.------------- A 600 22.6 _------------ - ------- .2,100 19.4 .. -- ........------------------.. 19.7--- ........------------------- C 3,280 C 1,154 . 23.6--. -------------- 24.1------ ----------------------- . ----------- 1,000 600 19.9 -------------------------- 1,000 24.7.----- ...._ ------------- 1,883 21.1------------------------- - C 1, 665 21.6--------------------- .-- -- C 700 Total-- ...-------- ----------- 25, 623 22.0--- -------------------- C 400 23.4---------------- ....... C 600 23.7---------------------- 24.1_---------------------------- ---- SC 500 500 WC Total-------------------11 -- 26; .299 LAKE BORGNE LEVEE DISTRICT (LEFT BANK) Slope paving: Slope paving-Continued 44.8-- A 4,005 85.9 ..............--......---------------------- 1, 510 49.6_ .------- A 3,184 86.1----------------------- -- -C 964 50.4--------------------------- A 2,755 905_------- ------------- 5,230 51.8 ------------------- ------- C 7,710 90.9--------------------------- C 1 218 54.2........--------------- ----- --- A 13,270 91.0...----------------------------- 723 54.3. ------------------------ 'C 527 91.3_-------------------- --------- A 812 -------- 54.6._ ---- A 1,669 91..5 ---------------------------- C 217 S54.9------------ --------------- C 1,648 55.1-------------- -A 1,056 Total----- -------------------- 108,568 55.4....--------------------------- 1,762 57.7------------------------- 1,078 Wooden revetment: 58.2-----------------------..........-C.. 2,450 1 49.0----------------------------11610 _ 58.2------------------............................. .0 589 __..... .. . ....... --- -584.-2-------_ A : 2, C A ,025 2,2162 62.5----------- .-------------------- 60.4 ........................ -------- --- 1885 1288 69.2 ............................. A 2, 025 62.5 ......................... 7,375 60.1--------------------------- A 2,728 66.1----------------------------- 1,881 65.4--------------------------- A 2,330 70.8---...---------------------- :3,900 66.5--------------------------- A 1,370 71.1----------------------------- 890 67.7--------------------------- C 5,108 79.9_---------------------------- 2,899 70.0 --------------------------- C 6,328 83.7_----------------------------- 5, 809 72.2 --------------------------- C 6,235 83.8__----------------- ------------ 467 73.6--------------------------- A 6,975 84.4_----------------------------- 281 73.9 --------------------------- C 1,325 84.7 ----------------------------- 654 74.7--------------------------- A 1,981 85.2-------- --------------------- 560 75.2 ..---------------------- C 2,882 89.5----------------------------- 547 76.0------------------ --------- A 4,487 91.2----------------------------- 765 76.8 --------------------------- C 4,092 91.5 ----------------------------- 933 78.9--------------------------- C 3,007 79.5. --------------------------- A 2,689 Total ------------------------- 40, 744 A-asphalt; C =concrete; SC =shell crete. MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2061 TABLE E-6-Continued PONTCHARTRAIN LEVEE DISTRICT (LEFT BANK) Mileage upper end of structure Linear feet 'Mileage upper end of structure Linear feet Slope paving: Slope paving-Continued: 104.0 --.-------------- ---- - C 880 2220--------------- ---------- A 1,450 ... 104.9 -...------ ---- C,12 C6,127 22..._-.. 222.8_ --- -- A 780 109.5- .......--- ----.... ...---------------... A 2, 413 227.31 .------------------------ A 2, 988 120.6 ..-------------------------- A 4,890 166.9 .......-------------------------- A 1, 874 ......-------....---------------............. Total--- 21, 402 A = asphalt; C =concrete. I Baton Rouge front. ORLEANS LEVEE DISTRICT (LEFT BANK) Slope paving: Wooden revetment: 92.2 ....-------- ---------- C 2, 667 ----------------.....................-------------.. 91.6_ 1, 000 92.7.......---------------------...... R 3, 156 92.6__--------....-------------------- 2,387 93.9 ..--. -- .. --- .1 ----.-----.. 600 Total---------- -------------- 5, 823 Total------.------------------ 3,987 ORLEANS LEVEE DISTRICT (RIGHT BANK) Slope paving: Wooden revetment: 84.5--------------------------- C 4,085 .........................---------------------- 84.1------- 596 93.9_ ------------ '-------------- C 1,540 91.6_---------------------------- 15,.700 94.0........----------------------------C 600 93.8......-------------..--.............-------------.... 1,100 T.o94.1.--. -------------------------- 498 Total-----------------................ 6, 225 95,5------........--..------------------............... 2 200 Total ------------------------- 20, 094 C =concrete; IR=riprap. 1 Bulkhead and wooden revetment. TABLE F.--Cost8 and expenditures during the year, exclusive of receiptsfrom sales, etc. Costs Net expenditures New work Maintenance New work Maintenance M In UNITED STATES FUNDS Mississippi River levees: 0 Memphis district ------...----- ------------------- ------------------------------- $3, 706,684. 71 $888, 608.53 $4, 075, 924.84 $888, 608. 53 Vicksburg district_------------ - --- ------------------------------------ 1, 612, 311.97 492, 340.36 1, 586, 223.94 492, 340.36 New Orleans district--------------------........................-------------------------------.. --.. ---------------------... 438, 444. 04 2, 703, 410. 31 527, 898. 19 2, 703, 410. 31 Levees under sec. 6 of Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928 (Rock Island district)..........---------------------- 73, 697. 48 73, 248. 68 ................ Levees under see. 6 of Flood Control Act aplproved May 15, 1928 (Vicksburg district) _--------------------- 356. 70 -543. 30 o White River backwater levees, Arkansas (Memphis district) .....................---------------------------------------- 409, 480. 44 409, 481. 50 0 South bank Red River levees, Louisiana (New Orleans district)__----------------------------------..............................--- 1,102. 00 468, 445. 00 11, 022. 32 468, 445. 00 Red River backwater levees, LouiSiana (Vicksburg district)--...........------------------------------ 1,800, 868. 18 9, 937. 56 1, 906, 011. 57 9, 937. 56 St. Francis Basin project (Memphis district) ..... _---------......................... 966, 377. 15 136, 346. 57 1, 033. 686. 28 136, 346. 57 Augusta to Clarendon, Arkansas (Memphis district)--.........----------------- . --------------------------- 46, 764.48 2, 459.13 ................ Memphis Harbor (Memphis district)___ ..... . ...........--.------------- 856, 267.17 ---------......-- 858, 801.25 DeValls Bluff, Arkansas (Memphis district) .......---........... _.------------------------_-_ 33. 59 6, 016. 12 ................ 5, 571. 74 ....... ... . .. Des Arc, Arkansas (Memphis district) ..--.. . Arkansas River levees, Arkansas (Vicksburg district) ..__ _-_.. .----------------------. - --...-..--.-----..- 4, 018. 58 890, 799. 97 110, 100. 86 885, 687. 27 z 110, 100. 86 0 Big Sunflower River, etc., Mississippi (Vicksburg district) ..... ...... ------------------------------ ........ 14, 000.37 11, 477. 27 Boeuf and Tensas Basin (Vicksburg district) _....................-----------..----------------------............. 2, 442, 298. 84 2, 430, 428. 30 Jonesville, Louisiana (Vicksburg district): Appropriation for flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries--------------------------------- 33, 814. 61 32, 816. 51 Appropriation for flood control, general--_ 770.04 ...............---------------------------------------- 14, 300. 61 (O Yazoo Basin headwater, Mississippi (Vicksburg district)....-_ _--_.. .................................. 8, 721, 363. 24 809, 272. 64 9, 057, 412. 01 809, 272. 64 Rights-of-way and flowage, Bayou des Olaises setback (New Orleans district)-.----------- .--------------- 5, 475.00 5, 521.04 -------..------. Lake Ponchartrain, Louisiana (New Orleans district): CE Appropriation for flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries_---------- .----------- ------------ 529, 657. 00 540, 259. 05 C2 Appropriation for flood control, general -...- ....------------------- --------------............ 11, 221.00 11, 220. 80 Atchafalaya Basin floodway, Louisiana (New Orleans district)------.---------------.--.------------ 6,126, 024.79 467, 284. 65 6, 217, 256. 26 467, 284. 65 Morganza floodway, Louisiana (New Orleans district) .___..................................... 4, 058, 971.55 8, 469. 00 4, 733, 081.22 8, 469. 00 Bonnet Carre spillway, Louisiana (New Orleans district) .... .. .............------------------------------ 240, 340. 00 243, 760. 35 Bayou Rapides, Boeuf and Cocodrie, Louisiana (New Orleans district)---.......----- --------------------- 105, 713.00 862.00 108, 590.42 862.00 Revetments: Memphis district -------------------------------------------------------------------- 15, 186, 746. 95 2,241,'829.29 16,353,130. 39 2, 241, 829. 29 Vicksburg district ----------------------------------- --------------------------------- 8, 262, 631.72 2, 049, 141.39 10, 283, 949. 76 2, 049, 141.39 New Orleans district----- ..................................-- ------------- --------------------- 1,497, 183.63 773, 098.93 1, 501,351.98 773, 098.93 6 Dredging: Memphis district-------------------------- ----------------- --------------------- 697, 169. 19 2, 443, 899. 92 779, 308.05 2, 443, 899.92 0 Vicksburg New Orleans district ..................................................................................... district__.._________________________ 785.92 1, 191, 617. 03 -42,385. 59 1,191, 617.03 New Orleans district---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70, 548.82 __.------ 72,839.11 Mapping: Memphis district . . .... ..................................... 87, 684. 21---------.. 89, 581. 21 Vicksburg district ........ ..................................................................... 70,447. 94 ---------...... 65, 577. 59 .-----------.- New Orleans district -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- 77, 975. 54-.............. 78, 444. 34 -..-............ Surveys, gages, and observations: Memphis district -....... .- ..--.---------------------- Vicksburg district ......--- ................... ---------. --------- -----------------.... -..---------- 152. 713. 88 155, 597. 07 222, 070. 81 250,361 55 New Orleans district .. ---..........- --...------------------------------ --------- ---- 365,085. 59 372,882.03 Mississippi River Commission (revolving fund) --.... ..------....---------..--------------------------- ---- -188,728.00 Office, Chief of Engineers (appropriation for flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries)._-.----.--............... -......... 251.088 93 251,088.93 Plant: Memphis district ..............-------- ---....................---- ---------------------. . - 255. 789. 97 Vicksburg district .... . . ..------- . --------------------------- 318, 932. 51 -... ...- - --- - - New Orleans district ....----------------------............................................................ -443, 298. 49 -............... Waterways Experiment Station (appropriation for flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries)... - - -26, 209. 51 ................ ... -- -- --.- Total United States Funds..----------.......--.--.---- -- 58, 207. 484. 00 16, 654, 459. 81 63, 029, 038. 18 16, 653, 161.39 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Levees under sec. 6 of Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928 (Rock island district) .............----- - Levees under sec. 6 of Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928 (Vicksburg district)....... .................... ..... 36, 175. 51 -1-.......-... 178.35 -. 36, 175. 51 178.35 00 .--------------- -4i Mississippi River levees (New Orleans district) ... -- -...................... . .. . . ........................ 271, 600. 00 ------------ , 271, 600. 00 H 00 Total Contributed Funds----- -----------.-- -------------------...----------------- 36, 353. 86 271, 600. 00 36, 353. 86 271, 600. 00 Grand total, United States and Contributed Funds------.............................................. 58,243,837.86 16,926,059.81 63,065,392.04 16, 924. 761. 39 -- -- o -04 0 TABLE G-1. Costs and Expenditures to June 80, 1953 Costs Net expenditures bi Existing project 1 New work Maintenance New work Maintenance C UNITED STATES FUNDS River and harbor funds (regular) 2.. ------..................-- ------ ---- --------- . . $2, 474, 216. 64 -------------- --.. $2, 474, 216. 64 ------------ Flood control, general funds: O Regular ...-------......------- -------------- ----------------------------------------------. 5,404,962.47 -- ---- 5,404,962.47,96. Emergency Relief Administration ..--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60,927.33 ---------------- 60,927.33-------- Flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries funds: Regular _----------- --- ------------------------------------------------------------- 701, 615, 495. 90 $196, 188, 862. 47 735, 637, 497. 13 $196, 168, 572. 02 National Recovery Administration ...........---------------------------------------------------------- 34, 009, 718. 53 9, 984, 365. 11 34, 009, 718. 53 9, 984, 365.11 Q Emergency Relief Administration 3---------- -------------------------------------------------------------- 2, 050, 582. 41 143, 749. 89 2, 518, 783. 72 143, 749. 89 -- Total ...........-------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 745,615,903.28 206,316,977.47 780,106, 105.82 206,296,687.02 0 C CONTRIBUTED FUNDS For regular work 3...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2, 450, 905.95 353, 947. 85 2, 450, 905. 95 353, 947.85 For National Recovery Administration work- _.---------------------------------------------------------------- 5, 948.90 ---------------- 5,948.90 60 Total----..............--------- ----------------------------------------------- ------------------------- 2,456,854. 85 353,947.85 2,456,854.85 353, 947. 85 C 60jF~ Grand total_ _ .......------------------------------- --------------------- ----------------- -- 748, 072, 75813 206,-670, 925. 32 782, 562, 960. 67 206, 650, 634. 87 1 For data covering expenditures under previous project, see p. 1808, Annual Report under appropriation "Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, Flood control, Missis- for 1944. sippi River and tributaries (act of July 19, 1937), 1938 (513052)." The difference between 2 Incurred for Sardis Reservoir, Miss. (Yazoo Basin headwater, Mississippi). cost and net expenditures ($468,201.31) is undistributed Emergency Relief Administra- 2Includes for Sardis Reservoir project $743,888.12 under appropriation "Emergency tion costs carried under plant allotment. 60- Relief, War, Rivers and Harbors, Flood control, etc., 1935-37 (013028)" and $51,648.02 w TABLE G-2.--Statement of the costs to June 30, 1953, incurred for the construction and repair of levees by the U. S. Government on existing projects under supervision of the President, MississippiRiver Commission (including all costs under secs. 6 and 7 of Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928, and under sec. 9 of Flood Control Act approved June 15, 1936; and expenditures from the beginning of earliest records through 4 Dec. 31, 1952, for similar purposes by:States, local levee districts, and cor munities interested, covering yardgage placed, rights-of-way, engi- e neering expenses, repairwork, crevasse closing, high-water expenses, interest, e tc.) 1 cc oo r Costs incurred by United States under existing projects through June 30, 1953 Expended by State and local organizations .rom begin- From Government funds From contributed funds ning of earliest available rec- ords through New work Maintenance New work Maintenance Dec. 31, 1952 a c3 00 Northern (sec. 6, regular)_ ._--- ---------------------------------- $19, 287. 55 -- -- - - - - - - $9, 643. 78 (2) (4 Omaha (secs. 7 and 9, regular) $101, 487. 50 (3) Kansas City (sec. 7, regular)---- ._ _ ,_ ....... 25, 000. 00 ------- - -------------------------------- ---- 1---------------- (3) Rock Island: Sec. Sec. 67 (regular) ... (regular)--------------------------------------------------------------------- 72; 422. 78 357, 085.31 ----------------- 4$5, 481,135. 41 Sec. 7 (regular). --. . ... 166, 785. 64 $2, 079. 22 St. Louis: Sec. 6 (regular) ....-------------------------- 1, 950, 614. 41 979, 506. 84 422, 087, 798. 94 Sec. 7 (regular) . S .---- --- 29, 787. 22 Cincinnati (sec. 9, regular).------------------------------- 9, 688. 77' ------ --- -- (3) Louisville (sec. 9,regular) ---------------------------------------------------------- 17, 860. 80 .....------------- 167. 04------------(3 Tulsa (sees. 7 and 9, regular) --------------------------------------- 395,806. 34 ---------------- - - 167. 04 Little Rock (secs. 7 and 9, regular) .---........ 2, 129, 108. 73 -- - (3) Memphis: Sec. 6: Regular_. ------------------------------------------------------------- 99, 981.29 6,800. 00 50, 062. 67 _ - -.. 4 92,184, 290. 56 National Industrial Recovery Act_....__.............................. 8, 669.95 -------------- 4, 334. 97 Secs. 7 and 9 (regular)....----- -- --------------------------------------------------------- 3, 434, 972. 60 . ............ All other: Regular: Levees, White River, Woodruff and Monroe Counties, Ark ..................... .25, 000. 00 Mississippi River levees ..----------------------------- White River backwater levee, Arkansas__. 62, 376, 747. 19 6, 742, 183.30 10, 613, 999. 94 385, 391. 53 20, 592. 33 z ------------------------------------------- Augusta to Clarendon, Ark. (part for levees) __ 1, 813, 940. 26 - . . . . . . . . - - - - - - - Des Arc, Ark. (part forlevees) __ ... __ __ __. .. .. .. .. ..... .. ..... .. ..__. 18, 571. 74 . DeValls Bluff, White River, Ark. (part for levees).--------------------------- 241. 84 New Madrid floodway (part for levees)..------.......-----------------------------------...... 3, 144, 130. 59 48 - 972. St. Francis Basin project (part for levees) 7, 521, 914. 64 196, 658. 33 Roads on levees ..--.......... ......------- -- ---- .. ..---------- .------ 12, 426.11 - -- -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - - National Industrial Recovery Act: Mississippi River levees ..-- ---------------------------- 11, 511 , 905. 20 718. 92 1, 432.49 I----------I------- Emergency Relief Act: Levees, White River, Clarendon, Ark_----, . ---------------------------- 227,363.59 ............. .. ,- .-- . . . . . .. . -... M ississippi River levees -------- ------ -- :. - -_- -.. . .- . . 29, 000,00 38, 362.55 . .......----- - - . .. ----------- See footnotes at end of table. TABLE G-2.-Statement of the costs to June 30, 1953, incurred for the construction and repair of levees by,-the U. S. Government on existing projects under supervisionof the President, Mississippi River Commission (including all costs under secs. 6 and 7 of Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928, and under sec. 9 of Flood Control Act approved June 15,_1936; and expenditures from the beginning of earliest records through Dec. 31, 1952, for similar purposes by States, local levee districts, and communities interested, covering yardage placed, rights-of-way engi- 1 neering expenses, repairwork, crevasse closing, high-waterexpenses, interest, etc.) -- Continued. C Costs incurred by United States under existing projects through Expended by 0 w June 30, 1953 State and local organizations from begin- 0 From Government funds From contributed funds ning of earliest available rec- ords through New work Maintenance New work Maintenance Dec. 31, 1952 Vicksburg: Jonesville, La. (regular)........................ $509, 399. 54 ---------------- $100, 000. 00 .......-.....--------------. $61, 837, 792. 81 Sec. 6 (regular)- - -.... ...... ...... ...... ...... 468, 169. 58 $124, 373. 63 182, 738. 44 $27, 603. 21 ................ C1 Secs. 7 and 9 (regular)..................................----------------------------------------------------- All other: 6, 311, 770.18 ---------------- 620. 52 0 M Regular: Mississippi River levees ___ ------------...----... -... -... 60, 233, 930. 47 10, 296, 256. 59 14, 580. 54 -..............------------..-----....----------- Arkansas River levees, Arkansas_ _____........ ................. 16, 658, 737. 93 2, 581,116. 09 5 Roads on levees .. _....-_- . ........-............................... --....... 85, 500. 00 ---------------- --------- - - - - - -------- -- Yazoo Basin headwater, Mississippi (part for levees)--------------------------------- Vicksburg Yazoo area, Mississippi (part for levees) ---------------------------------..................... 2, 599, 172. 91 17, 804. 99 223, 742. 92 ---------------- -------------- ---------------- -------------- ------------- Yazoo Basin backwater, Mississippi (part for levees)................................. 63, 715.33 ,---------------- ------------- ---------------- Red River backwater levees, Louisiana ............. ..... .... 6, 111, 185. 90 9, 937. 56 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- National Industrial Recovery Act: Mississippi River levees .----------......................... _ 1, 087, 352. 27 227, 047. 73 I 181. 44 -------------------------------- W Arkansas River levees, Arkansas ...................................... 9,013.00 ----------------- . ---------... -------------- ------ Emergency Relief Act: Arkansas River levees, Arkansas ___.... ............ . ... ...- ..-. 40, 089. 46 22, 732. 30 ...----- ------------------------------ Mississippi River levees ........................................................... 50, 008. 51 ------------------------------------ Roads on levees- ...............-................................. .. ..- 94, 283. 49 New Orleans: Sec. 6 (regular) ---- ...--........ .-................- .........- ...-..... .................. __ 100, 596. 44 160, 951. 69 33, 719. 08 23, 354. 14 4113, 370, 012. 71 Secs. 7 and 9 (regular)___-------_-------- ...... "_-'"_ ....... ---- -- - 1, 668, 772. 85------ -------------------------------- All other: Regular: Boeuf Basin levees ..................-............................................... 1,679, 295. 24 130, 667. 44 ---- ---- ----- Mississippi River levees_ ......................... ..... . . 37, 865, 602. 98 17, 543, 841. 63 40, 000. 00 271, 600. 00 ----- ---- ---- South bank Red River levees .............. ...------------ . . . 8, 113, 713. 09 2,203, 854. 83 . . . - - -- -- - ----- ---- ---- Roads onlevees--- ---- ----- ---- 288, 294. 13 ......... ---- ...........---. Rights-of-way and flowage, Bayou des Glaises setback. -------------.--.. ... .. .. 386, 049. 00 ........-.......- - - - - - - - - - - - - Atchafalaya Basin floodway, Louisiana (part for levees): 1, 478, 784.99 Atchafalaya River levees- ----_--_--___----.------------------------ 3,347,440.40 Atchafalaya Basin protection levees--..--.-----,----_-------------- 40,830, 615.80 1,589, 727.70 West Atchafalaya floodway levees--_ .......----------........................-----...------------- 4, 251, 017. 13 --.....----.... Morganza floodway, Louisiana (part for levees)._.....-..................... 1, 735, 954. 78 58, 549. 49 ...-.......-.--- Bonnet Carre Spillway, Louisiana (part for levees)__,...--..--......------..........-----------... 3, 329,173. 38 .....------ - - Lake Pontchartrain, La...---........... . ----------- ---------------. 1, 439, 216. 22 649, 360. 00 626, 600. 00 National Industrial Recovery Act: Boeuf Basin levees ..------- ------------------ ---------- ----------- 970, 000.00 --------------- Mississippi River levees _..............--------------------------------------------- 3, 137, 447. 53 3, 708.47 .....----------- Atchafalaya Basin protection levees (Atchafalaya Basin floodway).-------------- 4, 836, 361.93 7, 938. 07 Emergency Relief Act: ............. Boeuf Basin levees__-------- ---------- ----------------------------- ---------------- 32, 646. 53 ---------- ---- -- -- -- - Mississippi River levees ....------_------...................------....--- 98, 989.00 ................ _ ............. --- --- --- --- Atchafalaya River levees (Atchafalaya Basin floodway)...... ................ 12, 649.14 ................- -- - - - - - - - - - - Roads on levees --------------------------------------------------- 252, 543. 94 ---- - --.- - -- - -- - - - - -- - - Total....--.............-------------------------------------------------------.. 296,876, 715.44 62, 929,190. 55 2, 420,477.89 325, 424. 13 294, 961, 030.43 1 For net expenditures on previous projects by the U. S. Government for same purpose 2 Included in amounts reported by the Rock Island and St. Louis districts.b (United States funds, $81,857,583.68;; and contributed funds, $16,177,994.67), see p. 1738, 3 Reports not obtained. Annual Report for 1937. 4 Not segregated under class of funds such as "Regular", "Emergency R elief", etc. M 4/- © 2068 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS 1 Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 2 19502 19512 19522 19532 prior to 1949 New work: Allotted-....... $28,412,622.74 $51,914,846.11 $48,227,925.17 $45,330,106.48 $43,384,676.75 $786,939, 505 01 Cost--.. ...-------44, 640, 697. 60 54, 757, 729. 16 48, 566, 783. 68 42, 789, 118. 13 58, 207, 484.:00 745, 615, 903. 28 Expenditures.. 51, 246, 190. 51 54, 430, 282. 51 49, 319, 334.39 45, 002, 927. 39 63,029, 038. 18 780,106, 105. 82 Maintenance: Allotted-....---... 17, 080, 677. 26 15, 730,153. 89 13, 171, 544.83 15, 169,893. 52 16, 635, 323. 25 206, 568, 915. 79 Cost .... 15, 691, 860.83 ...----------- 16, 302, 102. 76 13, 123, 166. 19 15, 216, 552. 13 16, 654, 459.81 206, 316, 977. 47 Expenditures.. 17, 080, 677. 26 15, 790, 282.22 13, 088, 746. 20 15, 175, 373. 59 16, 653, 161.39 206, 296, 687.02 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ___--- ___-------$1,204, 473. 62 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954------- 51, 433, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------ 52, 637, 473.62 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project under authority of Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928, and amendments and additions thereto ..------------------------------- 429, 157, 812. 34 1 Appropriations were as follows: Appropriations chargeable against Flood Control Act authorizations: Flood Control, Mississippi River and tributaries (excludes mainte- - tenanee expenditures Aug. 18, 1941, through June 30, 1953, $155,870,136.34): Net total allotted for works under Mississippi River Com- mission----....-------------- --------- ---.-- - $760, 005,464. 72 Allotted for surveys under section 10 of Flood. Cobtrol Act approved May 15, 1928 (not under Mississippi River Com- ............----------------------------- mission)------ .................. 4, 995, 214. 54 Impounded savings __........................................ 1, 157, 008.40 Unallotted balance June 30, 1953------ .-- ..---.-------- ------- -- $766, 157, 687. 66 National Industrial Recovery, war-flood control, 1933-41: Net total allotted to June 30, 1941...........----------------------- 43,994,:083. 64 ................--.................----------------------..... Impounded savings------------- 5, 916.36 44, 000, 000.00 Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, Flood Control, Mississippi River and tributaries: Net total allotted to June 30, 1941 ..........................------------------------ 1,569, 827. 60 Impounded savings...............................------------------------------------. 430,172.40 2, 000, 000.'00 Total appropriations chargeable against Flood Control Act authorizations through June 30, 1953.....-----------------------------------------............................................. 812, 157, 687. 66 Additional appropriations not chargeable against Flood Control Act authorizations: Former appropriations made available under par. 2 of sec. 1 of Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928 (various districts)__ .-...-.......... .................. 23, 010, 312. 27 Amount appropriated by Public Res. 44, dated May 16, 1928 (Memphis district). 25,000.00 Appropriation for maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works: Yazoo Basin headwater, Mississippi (Sardis Reservoir) (Vicksburg district).. 2,474, 216.64 Appropriation for flood control, general: Memphis district: Augusta to Clarendon, Ark.............................. $608, 285. 78 DeVall's Bluff, White River, Ark.....................-----------------------. 10,000.00 Vicksburg district: Jonesville, La ...------------------------------------- 373, 000. 00 Big Sunflower River and tributaries, Deer Creek and Steele Bayou, Miss _..-------------------------------- 699, 070. 00 Boeuf and Tensas Rivers and Bayou Macon, La---------1,114, 000.00 Arkansas River levees (North Little Rock to Gillett (below Plum Bayou), Ark.) --..........................984, 990.47 New Orleans district: Bayou des Glaises, La..------------.. ----------------- --. 176, 400. 00 Lake Pontchartrain, La .-------...................---------------------.... 1,440, 000.00 5, 405, 746. 25 Appropriation for Emergency Relief, war, rivers and harbors, flood control, etc., 1935-37 (013028) (Memphis and Vicksburg districts)- ..----------------------- 1, 088, 380.42 Appropriation for Emergency Relief, war, Corps of Engineers, public buildings, parks, utilities, flood control, etc., Federal projects approved prior to June 29, 1937, 1938 (Memphis district) -- - ------------ 4,325. 59 ---------....................... MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2069 IAppropriations were as follows-Continued Additional appropriations not chargeable against Flood Control Act authorizations-- Continued Appropriation for Emergency Relief, war, Corps of Engineers,. flood control, general (act of July 19, 1937), 1938. and. (513042): Arkansas River levees (North Little Rock to Gillett (below Plum Bayou), Ark. (Vicksburg district) ......------------------- $40,089.46 Bayou des Glaises, La. (New. Orleans district) ....---....-... 20, 837.87 $60, 927.33 Appropriation for flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries: Amount expended for maintenance Aug. 18, 1941, through June 30, 1953 ....- 155, 870, 136.34 Total additional appropriations not chargeable against Flood Control Act authorizations through June 30, 1953 . --------.........------ __----- 187,939, 044. 84 Grand total appropriations for Mississippi River Commission works through June 30, 1953.-- - -----........... 1,000, 096, 732. 50 --......-------------------------- 1... Reconciliation of appropriations and allotments: Allotted;for new work to June 30, 1953 _...-------.......-- .... ......--------------786, 939, 505. 01 Allotted for maintenance to June 30, 1953...---------...---------.....--. .....------ 206, 568, 915. 79 Additional funds appropriated and chargeable: Surveys under sec. 10 of Flood Control Act approved.May 15, 1928 Impounded savings . .. .. - --------. 4, 995, 214. 54 ......................-------------------------- 1, 593, 097. 16 -------------------- 1,000, 096, 732. 50 Total appropriated to June 30, 1953..............-----------.......----............. 2 Appropriations were made for fiscal years under "21X3112 Flood control, Mississippi River and tribu- taries," as follows: Fiscal year- 1949 .... ............ ..... .... ........................... $61, 000,000 Fiscal year 1950 .........------ .....--------. ____ .......... 67, 000,000 ..------------------------------------------ Fiscal year 1951 ..................................-------------------------------------------------..-----...... 61,400, 400 ............. Fiscal year 1952 .........--------------------------------------------------------.. 60, 500,000 Fiscal year. 1953 .. ,--..............--................................------------------------------------ . 0, 020,000 The net allotments here reported from all appropriations available for Mississippi River Commission works during the same fiscal years were as follows: Net total allotments Fiscal year ending June 30 Appropriation symbol 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 21X3112..............----------------------$44,325,300 $67,000,000 $61,400,400 $60, 500,000 $60, 020,000 .....21X3113.-------- . -,-,........ " 1, 168,000 645, 000 -930- ...... Total.....___-____.-...____.. . 45,493,300 67,645,000 61, 399, 470 60, 500,000 60,020,000 $ Amount unappropriated is computed as follows: Appropriations authorized under following Flood Control Acts: May 15, 1928 (original Jadwin plan)---..........----....--... ----------- $325,000,000 ..........----------......------ June 15, 1936.....-------------------- , .---.---------------------------------. 272, 000, 000 June 28, 1938--- ----------------------------------------------------------- - 40,000,000 Aug. 18, 1941: :;Yazoo backwater levee .,.---------------------------- --------- $11, 982;,000 ;Red River backwater.. ...----------- = --------------------------- 14,000,000 S25, 982,000 Dec. 22, 1944: Boeuf, Tensas, and Macon ($5,013,000) a _ -- ---------- - ------ :Sunflower, Hushpuckena, etc. ($3,752,000) a Yazoo backwater - ------------------------- .. .... ---... 1, 952, 000 "Stabilization and 12-foot channel .........---------------.. ....... . 200, 000, 000 201, 952, 000 July 24, 1946: Boeuf, Tensas and Macon, La.b-------------------- - - 5, 013,000 Bayou LaFourche, La ------------------------------------- 5, 913, 000 Boeuf, Tensas, and Macon, Ark .... . ____....................... 4, 930, 000 Big and Little Sunflower, etc., Mississippi b- _ _..... . 3, 752, 000 .-.-- Extension of Sunflower, etc., Mississippi------------- .---.----- ---- 2, 500, 000 Extension of Yazoo headwater project, Mississippi ......------------------ 7, 500, 000 McKinney Bayou, Miss ------------------------------------ 300, 000 Bayou des Glaises, La.b--------- -------- Maintenance only .--------.--- North bank Arkansas levees, Arkansas b-.......-..- - -- M.....-.-- Maintenance only Augusta to Clarendon, Ark.b -. ..----- -................----- --- 2, 847, 500 Tiptonville-Obion levee, Tennessee b -----........... --.......... Maintenance only Extension Tiptonville levee, Tennessee .............---------............------------ 6,000, 000 St. Johns Bayou levee, Missouri _------------- ------------------ 1,300, 000 Memphis Harbor, Tenn...............................------------------------------------- 17, 120, 000 Vicksburg-Yazoo area, Mississippi_ _-_--------.---.-..--.-. - 4, 000, 000 Modification mainline levees _.. ---- ---------- 500, 000 Increased costs lower Mississippi River----.....---...............--..........------------------- 100, 000, 000 161, 675, 500 2070 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 8 Amount unappropriated is computed as follows-Continued June 30, 1948: West Tennessee tributaries ----------------------------------- $7,700,000 Devil's SwampChannel .......------------------------------------- 000 2, 000, L'Anguille River,(partial) --------------------------------._-- 2,000,000 $11, 700,000 May 17, 1950: Red River backwater increase_.......-. . __-.............. 15, 000, 000 St. Francis River basin (partial)--..........-.....-.........-.. 20, 000, 000 Cache River basin (partial)--.............-.............- 10, 000, 000 Orleans Parish levees----- --..---------------------. Maintenance only Grants Canal............----------------------------------------------- 11,000 Des Are, Ark....---------------------------------------------- 228, 000 Lake Pontchartrainlevee_--_-................-...-.... -.-...-..-.. 3, 150, 000 Amite River bank protection_.....------------------------- 50,000 Grand Prairie-Bayou Mete (partial)_ 6,000,000 .--------------------------- Increased costs of construction--....-...-..... -.......... 200, 000, 000 254, 439.000.00 Total authorizations .. o......1 --- , -- is-ss-ppi d-i-t-ris,...... 1, 292, 748, 500. 00 Appropriations for flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries, made available: Regular funds (includes appropriation for fiscal year 1954).... 460,824.00 $973, National Industrial Recovery Administration funds.---------44, 000,000. 00 Emergency Relief Administration fundsi.------------------- 00 2, 000, 000. Total appropriations-----......---.. -------------------- 1, 019, 460,824. 00 Less expenditures for maintenance under appropriation for flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries Aug 18, 1941, through June 30, 1953....155, 870, 136. 34 Total chargeable against Flood Control Act limitations_-----..............-.......- 863, 590, 687. 66 Amount unappropriated......--------- ------------------------------------ 429, 157, 812. 34 aIn 1944 this item was considered to be under "Flood control, general" and the authorization was not included under "Flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries." bThis item was previously authorized under "Flood control, general" legislation. (ost and financial summary CONTRIBUTED FUNDS 1 Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Contributed.......... $672, 100. 00 $161, 177. 75 -$11,666.08 ----------- $49, 114. 38 $2,481, 679. 34 Cost.................. 117, 274.31 619, 150.32 58, 788. 47 $29,334.6036,353. 86 2, 456, 854. 85 Expenditures-........ 117, 274.31619,150.3258,788. 47 29, 334. 60 36, 353. 86 2,456,854.85 Maintenance: ........... Contributed_-------.......... _. . 28, 000. 00 -4,683. 94 271,600. 00 353,947. 85 Cost-------------- __________ -- --------- ______ 7, 245. 68 16, 070. 38 271, 600.00 353, 947.85 Expenditures---....----_... ------------- - 7,245. 68 16, 070. 38 271, 600.00 353, 947.85 1Does not include "old project" contributions amounting to $19,315,214.64 which are included on p. 1687, Annual Report for fiscal year 1937. Includes $5,948.90 contributed for National Industrial Recovery Ad- ministration work. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-----________________----------------- $8,898.26 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954 _--__ _----- 8, 898. 26 MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 2071 Cost and financial summary CONSOLIDATED Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to1949 New work: Allotted and con- tributed....... $29,084,722.74 $52,076,023.86 $48,216,259.09 $45,330,106.48 $43,433,791.13 $789,421, 184.35 Cost............. 44, 757, 971. 91 55, 376, 879. 48 48, 625, 572. 15 42, 818, 452. 73 58, 243, 837. 86 748, 072, 758. 13 Expenditures.._ _51, 363, 464. 82 55, 049, 432. 83 49, 378, 122. 86 45, 032, 261.99 63, 065, 392. 04 782, 562, 960. 67 Maintenance: Allotted and con- tributed-...__ 17, 080, 677. 26 15, 730, 153. 89 13, 199, 544. 83 15,165, 209. 58 16, 906, 923. 25 206, 922, 863. 64 15, 691, 860. 83 16, 302, 102. 76 Cost ....-----........ 13, 130, 411. 87 15, 232, 622. 51 16, 926, 059. 81 206, 670, 925. 32 Expenditures .. 17, 080, 677. 26 15, 790, 282. 22 13, 095,991. 88 15, 191, 443. 97 16, 924, 761. 39 206, 650, 634. 87 Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953-------------- - $1, 213, 371. 88 Appropriated for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954_._.-- - 51, 433, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954------- 52, 646, 371. 88 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project under authority of Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928, and amendments and additions thereto ------------ _------- - 429, 157, 812. 34 PLANT ALLOTMENT, MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION1 Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30, 1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior to 1949 New work: Allotted----------$3,068,888.17 $1,297,283.51 -$2,014,000.00 $590,000.00-.---........-2 $24,924, 578. 0& Expenditures-.... 3, 357, 323. 30 250, 873.37 356, 384.91 1,139, 833. 94 $105,214. 48 450.81 322,381, 1Data shown in this table are included in the foregoing cost and financial summary for United States funds under "Flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries." 2Includes allotments for plant from appropriations for "Flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries'' only (regular and Emergency Relief Administration funds). Z Includes applicable Emergency Relief Administration expenditures amounting to $468,201.31. Other new work data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953 ------- $847, 264. 93 EMERGENCY WORK Under section 7 of the Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928, the appropriation of $5,000,000 was authorized as an emergency fund to be allotted by the Secretary of War on the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers for rescue work or for the repair or maintenance of any flood-control work on any tributaries of the Mississippi River threatened or destroyed by flood, including the flood of 1927. Prior to fiscal year 1937, total appropriations under section 7 amounted to the authorized $5,000,000. Additional appropriations are being made under section 9 of the Flood Control Act approved June 15, 1936, appropriations for similar work amounting to $20,- 000,000 being authorized under that section (the original authoriza- tion of $15,000,000 was increased $5,000,000 in accordance with sec. 204 (Lower Mississippi River), Act May 17, 19501. 2072 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Costs and expenditures under the appropriation "21X3115 Flood control on tributaries of Mississippi River, emergencies" during fiscal year 1953, exclusive of receipts from sales, etc., were incurred as follows: Engineer district tresforexpendi- Cost of main- tures enanetenance for main- Memphis:district -- ------------------------------------------- $92, 804. 62 $92, 801.12 Vicksburg district-__..,_.......-- -------------- 334, 035. 34 348, 867.15 New Orleans district_-..--..... -.-..--- - ---------------..- . 62, 215. 00 61, 944. 92 489, 054. 96 613. 19 503; Fiscal year ending June 30 Total to June 30,1953, includ- ing fiscal years 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 prior:to 1949 Maintenance: Allotted ......----------- $487, 000. 00 $464, 000. 00 $145, 000.00 $800, 000. 00 .$297, 382. 00 1 $14, 879,.304. 02 Cost_----------... - 790, 424. 50 430, 127. 53 159, 970. 31 238, 756. 57 489, 054, 96 14, 293, 241. 33 Expenditures 752, 841. 74 462, 716. 15 153, 531. 80 238, 382. 76 503, 613. 19 14, 290, 659. 24 1Does not include impounded savings carried to surplus fund amounting to $14,377.98 nor an unallotted balance of $6,618 under. Appropriation Act of July 11, .1952. The total appropriations to June 30, 1953, amounting to $14,9008300 can be computed by adding these amounts to the net-total allotted to June 30, 1952. Contributions in amount of $2,866.78 are also excluded. Other maintenance data: Unobligated balance, June 30, 1953---.--.------------ $580, 310. 36 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1954__-__- 580,310.36 Estimated additional amount needed to be appropriated for completion of existing project under authority of sec. 9 of Flood Control Act approved June 15, 1936, and amendments f-h un rn{- erez . ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 10, 099. 700. 00 WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS The Flood Control Act, approved May 15, 1928, authorized the Chief of Engineers to establish a hydraulic laboratory and provided for the annual allotment of necessary funds for the operation of the laboratory and for the necessary printing to publish the scientific data collected. This institution is the waterways experiment station with installations at Vicksburg and Jackson, Miss. It was initially estab- lished in 1929, under the jurisdiction of the President, Mississippi River Commission. By General Order No. 9, Office, Chief of En- gineers, July 29, 1949, the station was transferred to the direct juris- diction of the Chief of Engineers, with the status of a Division Office, effective August 10, 1949. Col. C. H. Dunn, Corps of Engineers, is the Director. The organization comprises the Hydraulics, Soils, Concrete Re- search, Technical Services, and Construction Services Divisions, and the necessary administrative and service facilities for the conduct of experimental research and development and field exploration work. The Flexible Pavement Branch of the Soils Division conducts air- field, landing mat, and trafficability studies for the Office, Chief of Engineers. The Concrete and Soils Laboratories also serve as division laboratories for the Lower Mississippi Valley Division. The Missis- sippi River Commission field printing plant is located at and operated by the station. The experiment station has as its functions the experimental investi- gation of all problems in hydraulics, soil mechanics, concrete, and flexible pavements presented to the station for study, as well as re- search and development work in those fields; technical supervision of hydraulic model testing at other Corps of Engineers hydraulic lab- oratories, including the Bonneville Hydraulic Laboratory, St. An- thony Falls Hydraulic Laboratory (St. Paul district), and the hy- draulic laboratory of the Los Angeles district; prototype testing in fields of hydraulics, soils, and concrete; and technical supervision over hydraulic testing performed under contract with universities or other outside agencies for the Corps of Engineers. Work is performed on a reimbursable basis primarily for other Corps of Engineers offices and also, with authority of the Chief of Engineers, for other Govern- ment agencies, private concerns, and foreign governments. The ex- periment station maintains close contact with the field in all experi- mental work, both by station personnel visiting the field and by engineers from the field visiting the station while model studies or other testing are in progress. The waterways experiment station is also charged with the assem- bling of experimental engineering data from all sources, domestic and foreign, in the technical fields assigned to it; the translation and in- terpretation of these data; and the dissemination thereof to other 2073 2074 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Corps of Engineers offices through its research center and compre- hensive technical library. In execution of this function during fiscal year 1953, 1 annual summary, 80 reports of individual studies con- ducted at the waterways experiment station, and 9 translations of foreign articles were distributed to interested Corps of Engineers and pertinent outside agencies. In addition, the editing and printing units of the Technical Services Division completed 43 publication -assign- ments for other offices. OPERATIONS AND RESULTS DURING FISCAL YEAR All work accomplished at the waterways experiment station is ini- tially financed from a revolving fund, reimbursement therefor being obtained directly from agencies for whom the work is performed. The cost for operation of the station for the 12 months ending June 30, 1953, amounted to $4,561,292, of which $4,102,171 was charged to establishments served for practical research investigations and related services, and $459,121 for permanent improvements and miscellaneous operating expenses. Of the reimbursable work, $2,282,884 was charged to civil funds, $1,742,233 to military funds, and $77,054 to nongovern- mental agencies. The total cost incurred for operation of the water- ways experiment station to June 30, 1953, amounted to $42,392,520, of which $33,656,148 was for reimbursable operations and $8,736,372 for the cost of permanent improvements and miscellaneous operating expenses. PERMANENT INTERNATIONAL .ASSOCIATION OF THE CONGRESSES OF NAVIGATION By an act approved June 28, 1902, Congress appropriated the sum of $3,000 per year for the support and maintenance of the Perma- nent International Commission of the Congresses of Navigation and for the payment of the actual expenses of the properly accredited national delegates of the United States to the meetings of the con- gresses and of the Commission. An increase in this appropriation to $5,000 per year was authorized by the River and Harbor Act ap- proved June 30, 1948. Beginning with the fiscal year 1936, such e4~ expenses were paid by allotment from the general appropriation for - s. the improvement and maintenance of river and harbor works.:'he object of the association is the promotion of inland and maritime navigation by means of organized congresses, and the publication of pertinent information. Its headquarters are in Brussels, Belgium, but the congresses are held in various countries upon invitation. The association is supported principally by member nations, but the privileges of membership are also extended to corporations, li- braries, and individuals. Governments are represented by delegates, the number of delegates being based on the amounts received annually from such governments and their nationals for the expenses of the Commission. Corporate membership may or may not include the privilege of representation by delegate. Two classes of corporate membership are available. The class paying the higher annual sub- scription has the privilege of representation by delegate. Life indi- vidual membership may be secured upon the payment of a single fee or ordinary individual membership upon the payment annually of a fixed fee. The general affairs of the association are managed by a Perma- ment Commission with the assistance of a Permanent Council. The Commission is composed of delegates from the supporting govern- ments, and the Council is chosen from the members of the Permanent Commission, the representation in each case being according to the amount of the annual contribution. .. w.. During the fiscal year 19588the United States was represented as follows: On the American section of the Permanent Commission by Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming, United States Army, retired, chairman; Brig. Gen. Gordon R. Young, Corps of Engineers, United States Army, retired; Mr. J. Spencer Smith, of the State of New Jersey; Col. Spencer Cosby, United States Army, retired; Maj. Gen. Glen E. Edgerton, United States Army, retired; Rear Adm. Winm. H. Smith, United States Navy, retired; Col. C. L. Hall, United States Army, retired; Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Pick, United States Army, retired; Maj. Gen. John S. Bragdon, United States Army, retired; and-oGof H. R. ' Cole, Corps of Engineers, United States Army. Colonel Cole served as secretary of the American section. 2075 2076 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 On the American section of the Permanent Council by General ~Yleming and Colonel Hall. . The report of the National Conimittee of the United States, which was formed within the American section of the PIANC last year for the study of depths to be ceated in seaports and their entrances as well as at vessel berths, was completed and submitted by Col. Benj. B. Talley, division engineer; North 'Atlantic Division, committee chairman, for consideration by an international committee in con- nection with similar studies submitted by the national committees of other maritime nations withii the PIANO. Semiannual bulletins 36 and 37, printed in English, were dis- tributed to the American menmbers, division and district engineers, and other interested government agencies. The 18th International Navigation Congress is to be opened in Rome, Italy, on September 15, 1953, and will continue for about,2 weeks. Papers have been submitted by American writers on 12 of the 13 subjects selected for consideration before that congress. The membership of the American section on June 30, 1953, is 606. The expenditures during ;the year from the appropriation re- ferred to in paragraph 1 above amounted to $1,739,33, of which $1,500 was paid to the headquarters office at Brussels for the maintenance of the Association, being the regular annual contribution for the year 1953. The balance of $239.33 was for the payment of expenses of Col. Stanley G. Reiff as the delegate from the United States to the annual meeting of the Commission in Brussels, Belgium, on June 10, 1952, and for postage. The unexpendedibalance on June 30, 1953, is $13,878.40. INTEROCEANIC CANAL SURVEYS The proposed canal route across Nicaragua extends from Brito on the Pacific via the Rio Grande Lake Nicaragua, the Rio San Juan, and the Rio Deseado to Greytown on the Atlantic, and is 173 miles long. A survey of the Nicaragua route was made in 1901, and Public Reso- lution 99, 70th Congress, approved March 2, 1929, authorized a fur- ther survey to bring the data up to date, as well as an investigation of additional facilities needed at the Panama Canal, to be made under the direction of the Secretary of War and supervision of the Chief of Engineers, with the aid of such civilian engineers as the President deemed advisable. The President appointed the Interoceanic Canal Board to assist the Chief of Engineers. The Governor of the Panama Canal made the investigation at Panama, and a provisional battalion of United States engineer troops made the survey in Nicaragua. The report of the Chief of Engineers, together with the reports of the Interoceanic Canal Board, of the Governor of the Panama Canal, and of the officer in charge of the survey, was submitted on December 5, 1931, and published in House Document 139, 72d Congress, 1st session. Appropriation for the investigation and survey was $150,000, all of which had been expended by the end of the fiscal year 1943. The River and Harbor Act, approved June 20, 1938, authorized the Secre- tary of War to continue the gathering of hydrological data in Nicara- gua under the supervision of the Chief of Engineers as recommended in House Document 139, 72d Congress, 1st session, and such incidental expenses as may be necessary in connection therewith are to be paid from appropriations hereafter made for examinations, surveys, and contingencies of rivers and harbors. Collection and compilation of hydrological and meterological data was continued by the Inter-American Geodetic Survey, under the supervision of the Chief of Engineers, in conjunction with its other activities. The IAGS assumed responsibility for this activity at the beginning of the fiscal year. During the past fiscal year the collection of these data has involved the operation within the watershed of Lake Nicaragua of a number of rainfall stations, also stations for collection of evaporation data, recording lake levels, recording barometric pressure and humidity, and for gaging wind velocity and temperature. The expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1953, were $6,087.18, from appropriations made for examinations, surveys, and contingencies of rivers and harbors. It is estimated that $10,000 will be expended in continuing the operations during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954. 2077 INVESTIGATIONS AND SUPERVISION OF PROJECTS UNDER THE FEDERAL WATER POWER ACT The Federal Water Power Act of June 10, 1920, created the Fed- eral. Power Commission, composed of the Secretary of War, Secre- tary of the Interior, and Secretary of Agriculture, with authority to grant permits and licenses for hydroelectric developments in all waters over which Congress has jurisdiction. The act further required that the work of the Commission be performed by and through the Depart- ments of War, Interior, and Agriculture, and their engineering, tech- nical, and other personnel, except as may be otherwise provided by law. By the act of June 23, 1930, entitled "An act to reorganize the Fed- eral Power Commission," sections 1 and 2 of the Federal Water Power Act of June 10, 1920, were amended. A commission was provided for to be composed of five commissioners to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The necessity of performing the work through the Departments of War, Interior, and Agriculture was also removed and the Commissioni authorized to ap- point such officers and employees as are necessary in the execution of its functions. By title II of the Public Utility Act of 1935, approved August 26, 1935, the original Federal Water Power Act was made part I of the Federal Power Act, and parts II and III added to that act. The law also provides that no waterpower license affecting the navigable capacity of any navigable waters of the United States shall be issued until the plans of the dam or other structures affecting navi- gation have been approved by the Chief of Engineers and the Secretary of the Army. There is further provision whereby any person or cor- poration intending to construct project works in any stream over which Congress has jurisdiction, other than navigable waters shall file a declaration of intention for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not the jurisdiction of the Federal Power Commission will attach. During the past fiscal year work of an engineering nature has been assigned and accomplished as follows: Plans approved by Chief of Engineers and Secretary of War in accord- ance with sec. 4 (e) of Federal Water Power Act -------------- __ 15 Reports submitted on applications for preliminary permits or licenses or amendments thereto ------------------------------------------ 35 Licenses and permits under supervision__-- ---------------- __- 10 The necessary expenses of transportation and subsistence of per- sonnel engaged in investigations and the cost of supervision under the provisions of the Federal Power Act are paid from appropria- tions made for the Federal Power Commission. All other costs of administration of the laws in question are paid from funds avail- able for maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor work. 2079 2080 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 During the fiscal year funds were expended as follows for the in- vestigation of waterpower projects in cooperation with the Federal Power Commission and the supervision of operations under water- power permits and licenses: From appropriations for the Commission-- --- -- _ _--------------- $87. 52 From: appropriations for works of river and harbor improvements... 5, 273. 74 Total---------------------------------------------- 5, 361. 26 MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL WORKS In addition to the work of improving rivers and harbors, civil works of a miscellaneous character as indicated below have been committed to the Corps of Engineers. Reports on international boundary waters are found at the pages listed. Kootenay Lake Board of Control (p. 2088). Lake Champlain Board of Control (p. 2083). Lake of the Woods Board of Control (p. 2086). Lake Superior Board of Control (p. 2086). Massena Board of Control (p. 2085). Niagara Board, Special International (p. 2085). Niagara Control Board (p. 2083). Osoyoos Lake Board of Control (p. 2088). Prairie Portage Board of Control (p. 2087). Rainy Lake Board of Control (p. 2087). St. Croix River Board of Control (p. 2082). Work accomplished. The work of the fiscal year is summarized as follows: Anchorage areas, special, established or modified under the provisions of sec. 1 of the act of Congress of Apr. 22, 1940------------------------ 5 Anchorages established or modified under the provisions of sec. 7 of the River and Harbor Act of Mar. 4, 1915_------------------------------ 5 Bridge plans approved by the Chief of Engineers and the Secretary of the Army under the provisions of sec. 9 of the River and Harbor Act of Mar. 3, 1899, the General Bridge Act of Mar. 23, 1906, and the General Bridge Act of 1946------------------------------------------------------ 1160 Bridge rules and regulations established or modified under the provisions of sec. 5 of the River and Harbor Act of Aug. 18, 1894__ _----------- 19 Dams, other than waterpower structures, plans, approved by Chief of Engineers and the Secretary of the Army under the provisions of sec. 9 of the River and Harbor Act of Mar. 3, 1899----------------------- 5 Danger zone regulations established or modified under the provisions of ch. XIX of the Army Act of July 9, 1918, or sec. 7 of the River and Harbor Act of Aug. 8, 1917-------------------------- 6 Dumping grounds regulations established or modified under the provisions of sec. 4 of the River and Harbor Act of Mar. 3, 1905-------_---------- 1 Fishing regulations established or modified under the provisions of sec. 10 of the River and Harbor Act of Mar. 3, 1899------------------------ 1 Harbor lines established or modified under the provisions of sec. 11 of the River and Harbor Act of Mar. 3, 1899__-------------------------------- 5 Navigation regulations established or modified under the provisions of sec. 7 of the River and Harbor Act of Aug. 8, 1917------------------------ 6 Permits issued for work or structures in navigable waters under the pro- visions of sec. 10 of the River and Harbor Act of Mar. 3, 1899----------- 5, 860 Restricted area regulations established or modified under the provisions of sec. 7 of the River and Harbor Act of Aug. 8, 1917-----_--------- 4 Sunken vessels removed under the provisions of secs. 19 and 20 of the River and Harbor Act of Mar. 3, 1899-------------------------------------- 57 1 In addition, 9 extensions of time on bridge plans were approved. 2 In addition, 118 sunken vessels investigated but not removed. 2081 278038-53-voL. 2- -69 2082 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 Appropriations. The funds with which the miscellaneous civil works were prosecuted during the year totaled $1,368,433.02 and were derived as follows: For investigations, inspections, hearings, reports, service of notice or other action incidental to examination of plans or sites of bridges or other structures built or proposed to be built in or over navigable waters or to examinations into alleged violations of law for the protection and preservation of navigable waters of the United States or to the establishment or marking of harbor lines or establishment of anchorages: Allotted during year- $567, 982. 2& (These funds were allotted from river and harbor appropriations in accordance with the provisions of sec. 6.of the River and Harbor Act of Mar. 3, 1905.) For the investigation and removal of sunken vessels: Balance on hand July 1, 1952-----------------------------332, 929. 07 Allotted during year __________________________________ 457, 206. 08 Received from sales and reimbursements_ -------- ____--10, 315. 59 (These funds were allotted from the appropriation "Mainte- nance and improvement of existing river and harbor works".), Total-------------------------------------------1, 368, 433. 02 Expenditures. The total expenditures for the fiscal year, exclusive of outstanding liabilities, amounting to $57,268.49, were $1,174,260.89 expended as follows: For investigations, inspections, hearings, and other action inciden- tal to administration of Federal laws ________----------$567, 982. 28 For the removal of sunken vessels ------------------------------ 606, 278. 61 Total------------------------------------------------ 1,174, 260. 89 Total funds available ___- ______--- ________-___ 1,368,433.02 Total expenditures__- -________ ___ ___$1, 174, 260. 89 Outstanding liabilities_________-- __- ____-_ 57, 268. 49 Revoked----------------------------------------- 47, 982. 59 1,279, 511. 97 Balance available June 30, 1953-------------------------- 88, 921. 05 INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY WATERS THE INTERNATIONAL ST. CROIX RIVER BOARD OF CONTROL Constitution and duties. The Board was organized pursuant to con- ditions in the orders of the International Joint Commission approving the maintenance and operation of the dam built by the St. Croix Water Power Co. and the Sprague Falls Manufacturing Co., Ltd., across the: St. Croix River at Grand Falls in the State of Maine, and subsequent agreements reached between the Governments of the United States and the Dominion of Canada. 'The Board is charged with the duty of formulating and administer- ing rules under which the powerplant and accessories are to be oper- ated to prevent as nearly as possible a level of water at the dam higher than 203.5 (mean sea level datum), and to secure to the users of water below Grand Falls the flow of water to which they are entitled. The Board is also charged with the supervision of the operation of all fish- ways on that portion of the St. Croix River that forms the interna- tional boundary. MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL ,WORKS 2083 On October 2, 1934, the International Joint Commission issued an order approving the reconstruction of the dam, owned by Canadian Cottons, Ltd., extending across the St. Croix River from Milltown in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada, to Milltown in the State of Maine, United States of America, which contained the following conditions: 1. That the reconstructed dam be so operated as to ensure that the forebay levels rise to no higher elevation than that which has hereto- fore obtained in the operation of the dam now being replaced. 2. That during times of flood the sluiceways of the dam shall be sufficiently open to ensure passage of the riverflow. 3. That the operation of the dam, insofar as is necessary to ensure the observance of the provisions of this order, be under the supervision of the International St. Croix River Board of Control. Members of the Board. The members of the Board for the fiscal year' 1953 were Mr. T. M. Patterson, Water Resources Division, De- partment of Resources and Development, Ottawa, Ontario, serving as Canadian member, and Col. L.H. Hewitt, Corps of Engineers, serving as United States member, succeeding Col. H. T. Lantz, Corps of Engi- neers, on July 24, 1952. Operationsduring the fiscal year. Supervision was maintained and inspections made to ensure that the regulations of the International Joint Commission were carried out. THE INTERNATIONAL LAKE CHAMPLAIN BOARD OF CONTROL Constitutionand duties. The Board was organized pursuant to the provisions of the orders, dated June 10, 1937, of the International Joint Commission, approving the construction and operation of certain remedial works in the Richelieu River at Fryers Island in the Province of Quebec, Dominion of Canada. The Board is charged with the responsibility of ensuring compliance with the provisions of the order of approval insofar as they relate to the regulation of the levels of Lake Champlain. Members of the Board. The members of the Board for the fiscal year 1953 were Mr. T. M. Patterson, Water Resources Division, Department of Resources and Development, for Canada, and Col. A. H. Davidson, Corps of Engineers, for the United States. Operationsand results during fiscal year. None. The construction of the Fryers Island Control Dam was completed in December 1938. Gates have been installed but have not been operated, pending excava- tion of the natural river control upstream from the dam. NIAGARA CONTROL BOARD Constitution and duties. The Niagara Control Board was consti- tuted in August 1923, to measure and supervise the diversion of waters from the Niagara River so that the level of Lake Erie and the flow of the stream shall not be affected, in accordance with the provisions of article V, treaty between the United States and Great Britain- boundary waters between the United States and Canada-May 13, 1910. Article V of the treaty limited the authorized daily diversion by Canada to 36,000 cubic feet per second and by the United States to 20,000 cubic feet per second. 2084 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 -By an exchange of notes between 'the Secretary of State and the Canadian Minister, an additional ;diversion of 5,000 cubic feet per second for Canada was: authorized October 14, 1940. Senate Execu- tive Report No. 8, 77th Congress, 1st session, authorized June 12, 1941,. for defense purposes, additional diversion of 3,000 cubic feet per second for Canada and 5,000 cubic feet per second for the United States. A further exchange of notes authorized November 28, 1941, additional diversions of 7,500 cubic feet per second for the United States, and 6,000 cubic feet per second for Canada. An additional emergency diversion of 4,000 cubic feet per second for Canada was authorized by a further exchange of notes on May 3, 1944. On December 16, 1948, an exchange of notes provided for the continuation of the 4,000-cubic-feet-per-second emergency diver- sion, authorized in the exchange of notes on May 3, 1944, and an in- creased Canadian diversion through the DeCew plant of 2,500 cubic feet per second during the nonnavigation season until April 15, 1951. The treaty of 1950 between Canada and the United States concern- ing uses of the waters of the Niagara River was signed on February 27, 1950. By its provisions, the limitations on use of diversion waters for power in accordance with article V of the treaty of 1909 are termi- nated, and temporary international agreements for the allocation of waters of the Niagara River for power purposes are replaced. Under terms of the new treaty, all waters in excess of certain minimum flows which are required to maintain the scenic spectacle at the Falls are available for diversions for power, to be allocated equally between both countries. Minimum flows over the Falls shall be not less than 100,000 cubic feet per second between 8 a. m. and 10 p. m., eastern standard time, from April 1 to September 15, and 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. from September 16 to October 31. At all other times, the flow over the Falls shall be not less than 50,000 cubic feet per second. The new treaty of 1950 became effective October 10, 1950. Members of the Board. The Board consists of 2 members, 1 repre- senting the Dominion of Canada and 1 representing the United States. During the past year the Canadian representative was Mr. Norman Marr, chief, Water Resources Division, Department of Resources and Development, Ottawa, who was succeeded by Mr. T. M. Patterson, assistant chief, Water Resources Division, Department of Resources and Development, Ottawa. In letter to the Secretary of State dated February 26, 1944, the Secretary of the Army designated the district engineer, Buffalo, N. Y., as ex officio United States member of the International Niagara Board of Control. Col. Philip R. Garges has been district engineer since April 21, 1952. Operations during the fiscal year. The Board received daily re- ports of operations of the six hydroelectric generating stations on the Niagara River, all of which divert water above the Falls. These re- ports, submitted in form prescribed by the Board showing for each hour the quantities of water diverted by each plant, were checked by the Board. Monthly and annual summaries were prepared. Weekly and intermittent inspections of all plants were made by representatives of the Board members, jointly and individually, to obtain independent wattmeter readings of power output and to assure that all provisions of thetreaty were complied with. MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL WORKS 2085 Records of water levels in the Niagara River above and below the Falls were obtained by means of four self-registering gages on the United States side. SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL NIAGARA BOARD In 1926 the Niagara Control Board was enlarged by the addition of two members-Dr. J. Horace McFarland being the additional United States member and Dr. Charles Camsell the additional Canadian mem- ber-for an extended investigation into the preservation of the scenic beauty of the Falls and analysis of all factors relative thereto. The enlarged Board was constituted into a Special International Niagara Board for the purpose of carrying on this investigation. On Decem- ber 11, 1929, the Special International Niagara Board submitted its final report to the two Governments, with recommendations in regard to remedial works, additional diversions, etc. This report was printed as Senate Document 128, 71st Congress, 2d session. On January 17, 1931, a large mass of rock forming a part of the crest of the American Falls collapsed and fell into the gorge. A supplementary report, which reviewed the basic findings of the Board as presented in its final report of December 11, 1929, and which discussed the relationship of the rockfall to these findings was pre- pared and submitted on November 10, 1931. This supplementary report confirmed the conclusions and recommendations made in the final report. This was the last investigation undertaken by the Special International Niagara Board. INTERNATIONAL MASSENA BOARD OF CONTROL Constitution and duties. An order of the International Joint Com- mission issued after a hearing on the application of the St. Lawrence River Power Co. for permission to continue to maintain the submerged rock weir constructed by the company in the south Sault Channel of the St. Lawrence River, authorized the maintenance of the weir and, among other things, provided for a board of engineers to pass upon and control the new and old works involved. Members of the Board. The Canadian member of the Board for the fiscal year was Mr. Norman Marr, chief, Water Resources Divi- sion, Department of Resources and Development, Ottawa, who was succeeded by Mr. T. M. Patterson, assistant chief, Water Resources Division, Department of Resources and Development, Ottawa. In letter to the Secretary of State dated February 26, 1944, the Secretary of the Army designated the district engineer, Buffalo, N. Y., as ex officio United States member of the International Massena Board of Control. Col. Philip R. Garges has been district engineer since April 21, 1952. Operations during the fiscal year. The Board kept in touch with conditions by means of inspections and with respect to the diversion by means of monthly reports of the power company, showing the amount of water diverted and powerhouse performance from day to day. The weir was inspected by the district engineer on May 18, 1953. 2086 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 INTERNATIONAL LAKE SUPERIOR BOARD OF CONTROL Constitution and duties. The Board, organized in pursuance of orders issued by the International Joint Commission, May 26, 1914, is charged with the supervision of the operations of all compensating works and all power canals and appurtenances with a view to so con- trolling the outflow from Lake Superior as to maintain its level as near as possible between elevations 602.1 and 603.6 feet above mean tide at New York, and to so controlling the outflow as to prevent the level of St. Marys River below the locks from exceeding elevation 584.5. Members of the Board. The members of the Board for the fiscal year were Col. John D. Bristor, Corps of Engineers, for the United States, and Mr. T. M. Patterson, Water Resources Division, Depart- ment of Resources and Development, for Canada. Operations during the fiscal year. The Board kept in touch during the year with conditions pertaining to the regulation of Lake Superior, through representatives of Canada and the United States on the ground, and by means of regular and systematic reports of the water levels in Lake Superior, in channels of the St. Marys River above and below the Sault Locks, and in Lake Huron. Records of discharge at Sault Ste. Marie through the rapids, navigation canals, and power- plants were also systematically reported to the Board. A joint in- spection of the compensating works was made by the members of the Board on August 14, 1952. At a public hearing relative to the release of water from Lake Superior into the lower Great Lakes, which was conducted by the International Joint Commission in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, on August 22, 1952, the Board presented a review of its actions during 1952. Changes in the rate of outflow from Lake Superior are directed as the need therefor is indicated by the water level records. The Board gave especial consideration during 1952 to the high levels in Lakes Michigan and Huron and in the lower St. Marys River, in determining the outflow rates. Although the lower Great Lakes are one-half foot or more below their corresponding stages of 1952, the supplies to Lake Superior during the first half of 1953 were considerably above the average. It appears (at the end of the present fiscal year) that the crest of the seasonal stage cycle of Lake Superior may closely approach elevation 603.6. LAKE OF THE WOODS WATERSHED The members of the International Lake of the Woods Board of Control, the International Rainy Lake Board of Control, and of the International Prairie Portage Board of Control for the fiscal year were Mr. I. R. Strome, chief, Water Resources Division, for Canada, and Colonel Aldo H. Bagnulo, Corps of Engineers, for the United States. INTERNATIONAL LAKE OF THE WOODS CONTROL BOARD The convention between the United States and Great Britain pro- claimed July 17, 1925, provides for the regulation of the level of the Lake of the Woods in order to secure to the inhabitants of the United MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL WORKS 2087 States and Canada the most advantageous use of the waters thereof, and of the waters flowing into and from the lake on each side of the boundary between the two countries. The convention also provides for the establishment and maintenance of a Canadian Lake of the Woods Control Board to regulate and con- trol the outflow of the waters of the lake, and for the establishment and maintenance of an International Lake of the Woods Control Board, composed of two engineers, one representing the United States and the other representing Canada, to whose approval the rate of total discharge shall be subject whenever the elevation rises above elevation 1,061 or falls below elevation 1,056, sea level datum. Operations during the fiscal year. Supervision was maintained and inspections were made to ensure that every effort was being made to comply with the provisions of the convention. INTERNATIONAL RAINY LAKE BOARD OF CONTROL The convention between the United States and Canada, ratified by the United States Senate August 30, 1940, provides, in part, that: The International Joint Commission * * * is hereby clothed with power to determine when emergency conditions exist in the Rainy Lake watershed, whether by reason of high or low water, and the Commission is hereby empow- ered to adopt such measures of control as to it may seem proper with respect to existing dams at Kettle Falls and International Falls, as well as with respect to any existing or future dams or works in boundary waters of the Rainy Lake watershed, in the event the Commission shall determine that such emergency conditions exist. On June 8, 1949, the Commission issued an order to the owners of the dams at the outlet of Namakan Lake and Rainy Lake, which pro- vided for a method of regulation as recommended by the International Rainy Lake Board of Control. The order provides for certain levels during the various seasons of the year as well as control of outflows, with the view to securing the most advantageous use of the water in total to the various interests. Operations during the fiscal year. Inspections were made, basic data compiled, and engineering reports were submitted to the Commission. INTERNATIONAL PRAIRIE PORTAGE BOARD OF CONTROL The Prairie Portage Board of Control was formed by the Interna- tional Joint Commission for the purpose of furnishing it with tech- nical advice regarding the suitability of the dam structure at Prairie Portage, Lake County, Minn. After approval of the plans by the Department of the Army and the International Joint Commission, the Board has been retained to advise the Commission further regard- ing progress of construction and regarding any other matters which might arise concerning this project. The United States Forest Service, which is constructing the dam, postponed work on this project during the war and at this time is merely maintaining the cofferdam, which was completed in 1941. 2088 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1953 INTERNATIONAL KOOTENAY LAKE BOARD OF CONTROL Constitution and duties. The Board was organized to secure com- pliance with the provisions of the orders of the International Joint Commission dated November 11, 1938, and August 5, 1949, relating to the construction and operation of control works by the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. of Canada, Ltd., through the West Kootenay Power & Light Co., in and adjacent to the channel of the Kootenay River, and the regulation of the levels of Kootenay Lake in the Prov- ince of British Columbia. Members of the Board. The members of the Board for the fiscal year were Mr. W. C. Warren and Mr. H. T. Ramsden, Water Resources Division, Department of Resources and Development, Vancouver, British Columbia, for Canada, and Col. N. A. Matthias, Corps of Engineers, and Mr. T. R. Newell, United States Geological Survey, Boise, Idaho, for the United States. Operations during the fiscal year. One formal meeting was held covering the settlement of pending damage claims of the Kootenay Valley Reclamation Association against the West Kootenay Power & Light Co., for an extra 2 feet of storage in Kootenay Lake. As agree- ment could not be reached by the Board, the matter was referred to the International Joint Commission for decision. A routine check was made to ensure compliance by the licensee with the terms of the International Joint Commission orders governing storage in Kootenay Lake. The Annual Report of the Board was submitted to the Commission. INTERNATIONAL OSOYOOS LAKE BOARD OF CONTROL Constitution and duties. A special board of engineers was consti- tuted to ensure compliance with the provisions of the order of the International Joint Commission dated July 12, 1943, directing investi- gation of high water conditions on the Okanogan River and studies of the relationships between certain obstructions, complained of in an application by the State of Washington, and the levels of Osoyoos Lake. The board was enlarged from 2 to 4 members by an order of the commission dated September 12, 1946, to carry out the provisions of the order relative to the operation of the Zosel Dam. Members of the Board. The members of the board for the fiscal year were Mr. W. C. Warren, Water Resources Division, Department of Resources and Development, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Mr. C. F. P. Faulkner, Department of Public Works, New Westmin- ster, British Columbia, for Canada, and Mr. F. M. Veatch, United States Geological Survey, Tacoma, Wash., and Col. N. A. Matthias, Corps of Engineers, for the United States. Operationsduring the fiscal year. No formal meetings of the Board were held during the fiscal year. Supervision was maintained to ensure compliance with the provisions of the International Joint Commission. The annual report was submitted to the Commission. INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 A Abbapoola Creek, S. C., navigation _ _ 488 Aberdeen Creek, Gloucester County, Va., investigation__- 435 Aberdeen, Ohio, flood control 1342 Aberdeen, Wash., flood control - 1953- Abraham Creek, Pa., flood control_ 354-.....- 354 Absecon Creek, N. J., navigation_ 302 Absecon Inlet, N. J., navigation_ - 291 Academy Creek, Brunswick Harbor, Ga., improvement__ 504 Accident prevention 2 Accotink Creek, Va., navigation_395----- 395 - Acushnet River, New Bedford Harbor, Mass., investiga- tion navigation_ - ___ _ _ 70, 113, 151 Adams, Hoosic River Basin, Mass., flood control 254 Adams levee unit, Indiana, flood control-__ 1294 Addicks Reservoir, Tex., flood control_________________ 846 Addison, N. Y., flood control_ 344 Adena, Ohio, flood control _ 1394 Advance Engineering and Design 2 Advanced funds for river and harbor improvements and for flood control works __________ __-___ ________ 21 Agate Bay (Two Harbors), Minn_ 1409 Aguadilla Harbor, Puerto Rico, investigation ----------- 583 Ahnapee River, Wis., navigation_____________________________ 1447 Aitkin, Minn., Mississippi River near, flood control. -- 1090 Ala Wai Yacht Basin, T. H., investigation_ 1747 Alabama-Coosa branch of Mobile River system, investi- gations- - ____ --- 652,659---------- Alabama-Coosa Rivers, Ala. and Ga., navigation-...... 631 Alabama River, Ala., investigation_ 652 Alafia River, Fla., navigation_ 571 Alameda Creek, Calif., investigation-------------------------- 1755 Flood control 1753 Alamitos Bay, Calit., investigation____________________ _____ 1671 Alamogordo Dam, N. Mex., investigation -------------- 891----------- Alamo Reservoir, Bill Williams River, Ariz., flood con- trol ----------------------------------------------------- 1701 Alaska engineering district__________________________ 1981 Alaska Harbors and Rivers, Alaska, investigation ----------------- 1991, 1996 Albany, Berkley, and Emeryville Harbor, Calif., investi- gation_ __ -______- _ 1747 Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, N. C. and Va., in- provement_ -_ __ _ _49-- 429 Albemarle Sound, N. C. and Va., investigation--------- 435 474 ___ Albeni Falls, Idaho, flood control_ 1944 Albuquerque, N. Mex., engineering district - - 879 Alexandria, Va., improvement of Potomac River at -- 375 Algiers Lock, La ___ -------------- b77 ----------- _-- Algoma Harbor, Wis., navigation - - - 1447 Alhambra Creek, Calif., investigation- -- _ _-----------------_ 1747 Alhambra Wash., Los Angeles, Calif., flood control __ _ -- 1674 Alice, Tex., flood control __________ -_________ - __- 873 Aliso Creek Dam, Calif________________________________ 1690, 1701 II INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Allatoona Reservoir, Coosa River Basin, Ga., flood con- trol---------------_ 656 .Allegany on Allegheny River, N. Y., flood control _ __ _ 1394 Investigation --------------------------------------------- 1644 Allegheny River, Pa. and N. Y.: Construction of locks and dams_ __ _ _---------1.352 ----- Flood control reservoirs----------------------------------- 1395 Improvement by open channel work_-----------------_ 1363 Investigations____________________-1364, 1399, 1631 Allentown, Lehigh River, Pa., flood control 306 Alligator River, N. C., navigation 449 Alloway Creek, N. J., navigation _ ---------- 302 Alma, Wis., harbor_------------------------------------------- 1037 Almond, N. Y., flood control_ 340, 346 __ Aloha-Rigolette area, Louisiana, flood control - _ 721, 735 __ Alpena Harbor, Mich., navigation, investigation------------------ 1572 Alsea Bay, Oreg., investigation --------------------------------- 1872 Altamaha River and Sound, Ga.: Investigation------------------------------------ 513 Navigation_- - 494, 507 ___ Alternate Canal, Mich., investigation - ---------------------- 1572 :Alton, Ill., investigation _---------- ------------------------------ 1003 Alton, Ind., flood control __________-__________________________ 1294 Altus project, Oklahoma, investigation--------------_ 988 .Alvin, Tex., investigation ---------------------------- 842 Amazon Creek, Oreg., flood control --------------------------- 1874, 1876 Ambrose Channels, New York Harbor, N. Y., improve- ment_ ______ _187 American Channel, Mich., navigation----------- 1553 American River, Calif., construction of reservoirs-_ _ _ _ 1783 Investigation----------------------------_ _--------------_ 1813 American River and Sacramento River, Calif., investiga- tions_------------------------------------------------ 1779 .Amherstburg Channel, Detroit River, Mich., improve- ment ----------------------------------------------------- m. 1551 Amite River, La.: Investigations__ __________________________ 715, 747 Navigation_ 714 .Ammonoosuc River, N. H., investigation --------------- 151 Amsterdam, Ohio-------------------------------------------- 1404 Anacortes Harbor, Wash.: Investigation ----------------------------------- ---------- 1940 Navigation --------------------------------------------- Anacostia Park, D. C ______________-_______ -391 1909 Analcostia River, D. C. and Md.: Investigation----------------------------------- 396 Navigation ----------------------------------- 372 Reclamation and development of the flats 391 Flood control------ ---------- - 398 Anaheim Bay, Calif., investigation------------------------------ 1671 Anahuac Channel, Tex., navigation_ 818- Anchorage Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y ----- _ 187 Anchorage Harbor, Alaska, investigation------ ---------------- _ 1992 Anclote River, Fla.: Investigation-----------------------------------_ _ 583 _ Navigation_ 560, 583 ___ Anderson, Ind., flood control_--- --. ------------------ ---- 1300 Andover Reservoir, Conn., flood control- 126 . INDEX III Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Anegado Reach Channel, P. R., navigation, 577 Angelica Creek, N. Y., investigation, 1644 Angelina River, Tex.: Investigation 856 Navigation _ 851 Angoon Harbor, Alaska, investigation_________________ 1992 Animas River, Colo., investigation 1702 Annapolis Harbor, Md., navigation 335 Annisquam River, Mass.: Investigation_ __ 113 Navigation -- 41 Annisquam River, Inland Waterway to Plum Island Sound, Essex Co., Mass., investigation 113 Antelope Valley, Calif., investigation 1702 Anthony Shoals Reservoir, Ga., flood control- 508 Aowa Creek, Nebr., investigationl_____________________ 1175 Apalachee Bay, Fla., to Mexican border, navigation .... 610, 673, 799 Apalachicola Bay, Fla., navigation investigation -...... 613, 652, 584 Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers, Ga. and Fla. : Investigations _ 652, 659 Navigation 615 Apes Hole Creek, Md., investigation_ 336 Aplin, Ark., flood control 925 Apoon Mouth of Yukon River, Alaska 1990 Apopka Lake, Fla., investigations .... 584, 603 Appomattox River, Va., navigation_ 434 Apponaug Cove, R. I., investigation 113 Appoquinimink River, Del., navigation__ 302 Appropriations, rivers and harbors and flood control ... 2, 17 Aqueduct, Washington, D. C., maintenance and repair of_ 386 Aquia Creek, Va., navigation__ 395 Aransas Bay and Pass., Tex.: Channel to Port Lavaca- 829 Improvement at Port Aransas_-- 830 Improvement of channel to Corpus Christi- 830 Investigation__ - 842 Arcadia Harbor, Mich., navigation___ 1492 Arcadia Wash system, Calif_ 1674: Archy Fork, Ark., investigation- 944 Arecibo Harbor, P. R.: Investigation 584 Navigation- _ __ 574 Arikaree River, Colo. and Kans- -- 1109 Arkabutla Reservoir, Miss__ -- 2045 Arkansas City, Kans., investigation_ 988 Arkansas River and Tributaries, Ark. and Okla.: Tulsa District: Flood control 980 Navigation ---------------- 950 Little Rock District: Navigation----------- 910, 900, I 907 Flood control ----- 926 Vicksburg District, navigation------------------ - 756, 914 IV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Arkansas, White and Red River Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., N. Mex., Colo., Kans., and Mo., investigations__ 715, 747, 762, 778, 784, 788, 891, 916, 943, 951, 988 Survey---------------------------------------- 13 Flood control, Pueblo, Colo_______________ _______ 880 John Martin Reservoir, Colo_____________________ 881 Arkport Reservoir, N. Y., flood control_ -_ 340 Arlington, Oreg., flood control_____________________________ 1898 Arlington Reservoir, Mo., flood control__-------- _---------_ 1109, 1141 :Armistead, La., flood control________________________ 726 Arnaudville, La_-- 703 Aroostook River, Maine, investigation .... 151 Arro yo C olorad o , T ex ., in v estigation , n avigation Arroyo Grande Creek, Calif., investigation_ ---- ----842 ,804 1702 Arthur Kill, N. Y. and N. J.: Investigation ___---- - 246 Navigation of channel to Raritan River 227 Ashepoo River, S. C., improvement of waterway via .. 480 Ashland County, Wis., investigation___________________________ 1429 Ashland Harbor, Wis., navigation__-- - 1416 Ashland, Ky., flood control _ _ ___ _ 1336, 1342 Ashley River, S. C., navigation_______________________ 488 Ashtabula Harbor and River, Ohio, navigation_ 1599 Ashuelot River, N. H., flood control __________________ 137 Association of Congresses of Navigation, Permanent International ___ _ 2075 Assoteague Channel and Island, Va., investigation 336 Assumption Parish, La., investigations 715, 747 ___ Astoria, Oreg., navigation _ _ 1846 Asylum Slough, Calif., navigation__________________ 1721 Atascosa River, Tex., flood control____________ ________ 873 Atchafalaya River. La.: Investigations _ _ 715, 747-------- Navigation .. 667, 700 ____ Aten, bank protection, Missouri River, Nebr__---_ _-- ------ 1174 Athalia, Ohio, flood control . . -_ -- 1342 Atlantic Coast of N. J., investigation ___ 246 Atlantic-Gulf Ship Canal, Fla., navigation--- ----. _ 583 . . Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway: Between Norfolk, Va., and the St. Johns River, Fla.: Norfolk District _ 428 .Wilmington District_ 447 Charleston District 479 Savannah District _ 493 -- Jacksonville District_ - ° 515 Jacksonville to Miami, Fla__ - -__ 528 Atlantic Ocean, all Streams in Georgia flowing into .. 513 Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico, waterway across Florida; investigation_- Atlantic Tidewaters, investigation _ _ _-- Atwood Reservoir, Ohio, flood control __ _ _ __------------ __ _ _ 584 246 __________ ------------------- 1631 1321 Auburn, N. Y., investigation_________________._______ __..-- 1644 Augusta, Ark., investigation-------- -9 944 44-------- , Augusta, Ga.: Flood control_-----------___- - -__ 512 Navigation-_ ----------- 507 Augusta, Kans., flood control- ------------ 987- INDEX V Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Augusta, Ky., flood control_ ____---- ______________ __--- 1294 Au Gres River, Mich., investigation------------ --------------- 1580 Augusta to Clarendon, White River, Ark., flood control_ 788 Aunt Betty Rodgersditch, Ark., flood control--_-- -- 786 Aurora, Colo., investigation, flood control-------------- _ 1175, 1167 Aurora, Ind., flood control __________ ------ _____________ --- __ 1294 Au Sable Harbor, and Harbor of Refuge, Mich., naviga- tion------------------------------------------------------ 1558 Austin Hollow, Ill., investigation___________________ __1027 Austin-Washington Soil Conservation Dist., Tex., inves- tigation-------------- -------------------------- 849 Autauga Creek, Ala., flood control-------------- _ -_ --------- 639 Au Train River, Mich., investigation_________________-- - -__ 1427 Avery Point, Tex., navigation_ --- -------------- _ 834 Avoca, N. Y., flood control_ _____ - - -___________ 345 Avoyelles and Eastern Rapides Parishes, La., investiga- tion------------------------ -------------------- 748 B Bachelor Island, Clark County, Wash-___________ -__________1893 Bachelors Bay, N. C., investigation-------------------_ 475 Back Bay, Miss., investigation ____ _______________-_ 653 Back Bay and River, Va., investigations --------------- 435, 446 Back Creek, Md., navigation______________________ 277, 322, 335 Back River, Brunswick Harbor, Ga., improvement .---- 494, 504......... Back River, Md., investigation___________________ 336 Back River, Va., investigation-- ......----- - 435 Back Sound, N. C., navigation ______-____-____- 465 ---------------------------------- Bad River, Wis., investigation_______________________ 1429 Baffins Bay, La., and Tex., investigation --------------- 842 Bagaduce River, Maine, navigation______-________ 111 Bainbridge Island, Wash., investigation------ ----------------- _ 1940 Baker Bay, Wash., navigation___---- -- 1853 Bakers Haulover Inlet, Fla., investigation-------------- 584 Bald Eagle Creek, Pa., flood control --- _________ 362 Baldhill Reservoir, N. Dak., flood control--------------------- 1077, 1086 Ballard Locks, Wash., investigation----------- ----------------- 1940 Ballast Island, Ohio, investigation-------------------------- 1572 Ballast to Powells Bay, Va., investigation-------------- 336 Ball Mountain Reservoir, Vt., flood control------------ 132, 136 Ballona Creek, Calif.: Flood control, channel and jetties__ _____ -_____-________ 1674 Investigation_--------------------------------_ _....._ 1702 Baltimore, Md.: Engineering district_____________________________ 311 Harbor and channels, navigation, investigation,--- 312, 336 Harbor, removal of drift_ ------------------ _ 313, 316 Banana River, Fla., navigation----------_ 534 Bangor, Maine, navigation _____________--__________ 26 Bank stabilization and channel rectification, Arkansas River, Ark. and Okla ------------------------------ 907 Banner, Ill., special drainage and levee district, flood control- _----------------------------- --------------- 1534 Banning Canyon, Calif., investigation___________--- __ -____ 1702 Barataria Bay and Bayou, La.: Investigation---- ---------------------------- 715 Navigation ------------------------------------ 714 Barbourville, Ky., flood control___-------------- 1239 Barcelona Harbor, N. Y., navigation--_--- - -_ 1631 277309-53-voL. 1--- 64 VI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Bar Harbor, Maine: Investigation. . - - ..._ . 113 Navigation_------- - - 111 Barker Reservoir, Tex., flood control_ 846 Barkman's Creek, La., flood control_ 744 Barnegat Inlet, N. J.: Investigation_ __-- _- _ _-_ _ _ 246 Navigation, -- ------- - - 294 Barnett Creek, Ky., flood control 1294 Barre Falls Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood control- --------------- 132, 141 Barren Island Gap, Md., navigation_ 321 Barren River, Ky. and Tenn.: Investigation -- 1263' Navigation 1259 Barroom Bay, Tex., navigation_ 800 Bartholomew Bayou, La. and Ark.: Flood control 763, 771 Navigation__ _ - 762 Bartley, Republican River, Nebr., flood control- 1109, 1124 Bass Harbor Bar, Maine, navigation, investigation 111, 113 Bastrop, La., flood control ______ 764 Bastrop Bayou, Tex., navigation_ 841 Bastrop-Fayette Soil Conservation District, Tex .... __ 849 Batavia and vicinity, Tonawanda Creek, N. Y., flood control_ 1635 Bath, N. Y., flood control- 344 Baton Rouge, La., investigation_ 715 Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, La., navigation-__: .. 688 Battle Creek, Mich., investigation_ 1495 Baudette Harbor and River, Minn., navigation __ 1067 Bautista Creek, Calif., flood control_ 1701 Bawcomville, La., flood control_ 763, 772 Bay Creek, Ill.: Flood control 1054- Investigation_ _ 1300 Bayfield County, Wis., investigation 1429 Bayfield Harbor, Wis., navigation__ . 1427 Bay Ocean Peninsula, Oreg., navigation_ 1872 Bayou Bernard, Miss., investigation 653 Bayou Bonfouca, La., navigation 670 Bayou Boeuf, La.: Navigation_ 678 Flood control 776 Bayou Chico, Fla., navigation __ 624 . . . . . . . .-- Bayou Coden, Ala., navigation__ 652 Bayou Galere, Miss., navigation_ 652 Bayou LaBatre, Ala., navigation_ 652 Bayou Sorrel Lock, La__________ 677 Bayous La Loutre, St. Malo and Yscloskey, La., navi- gation__ 687 Bayou Meto Basin and Grand Prairie Region, Ark., investigation 778 Bayou Portage, La_ ___ 685 Bay Bridge Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., naviga- tion .. 190 Bay River, N. C., navigation_ 474 Bayside-Gedney Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., improvement_-_- 187 Beach City Reservoir, Ohio, flood control__ 1321 Beach Erosion Board 2003; INDEX VII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Beach erosion control studies, list-___ - -_----- "-___-- 2005 Beals Harbor Maine, navigation --------------------- 111 Bear Butte reek, S. Dak., investigation-------------------_ - - 1175 Bear Creek, Calif., flood control -------------------------------- 1790 Bear Creek, Colo., flood control--------------------_ _ -- _____- 1174 Bear Creek, Ky., navigation------------------------------1259 Bear Creek, Miss.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 778 Navigation ------------------------------------ _ 762 Bear Creek, Mo., investigation, ------ -1060 Bear Creek Reservoir, Lehigh River, Pa., flood control,_ _ 308 Bear Dam and Reservoir, Calif_ --------------------- 1796 Beards Brook Reservoir, N. H., flood control----------- 119, 150 Beardstown, Ill.: Investigation-------------------------------------------- 1523 Flood control- ----------------------------------------- 15301 Bear Mountain, Calif., investigation---_ ,--------I __ -- _ 1813: Bear River, Calif., investigation __-___- ________ ___--------1779. Bear River Utah, Idaho and Wyo., investigation --------- 1813 Beaufort Harbor and River, N. C.: Improvement of harbor -------------------------- 463 Improvement of waterway to Pamlico Sound via Core Sound---------------------------------- 459 Investigations -------------------------------- 435, 475 Beaufort Inlet, N. C., investigation 4------------------- 475 .......----- Beaufort, S. C., investigation-- 489 Beaver Bay Harbor, Minn., navigation ---------------- ------ ---- 1427 Beaver Creek, Mont., and N. Dak., investigation, flood control------------------------------------------ ---------- 1187 Beaver Creek, Oregon, investigation____-----------------------__ 1898: Beaver Dam, Wash., Ariz., Utah, and Nev. investigation ----------- 1702 Beaver Dam:Creek, Ala., flood control .- - -------- . 661 Beaver drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control ----------------------------------- 1893, 1895, 1897 Beaver Island, Mich., navigation----____-_ ___ -- - 1492 Beaver Reservoir, Ark., investigation ------------------ 944 Beaver and Mahoning Rivers, Pa., and Ohio: Flood control reservoirs ----------------------------------- 1395 Investigations_------------ _------- --------------------- 1364, 1399 Navigation- --------------------------------------------- 1363 Belfast Harbor, Maine, navigation ----------- __ -__-_ 27 Belhaven Harbor, N. C., navigation__ _----------_ 455 Bellaire, Ohio, flood control_------------------ ------ -- -______ 1394 Bellamy River, N. H., navigation__--- 111 1-----------__ Bell City Drainage Canal, La., investigation ----------- 715 Bell drainage district, Sangamon River, Ill., flood control----------- 1534 Belle Fourche, Cheyenne River, S. Dak., flood control __... _ . 1173, 1174, 1201 Belle Glade, Fla., flood control ------------------- _ 595 Belle Plaine, Kans., flood control --------------------- 987 Belle River, Marine City, Mich., navigation-------------------_ 1572 Bellevue, Ky., flood control_________________________ _ 1294 Bellevue, Ohio, investigation-------------------------__ _____ 1644 Bell Foley Reservoir, Ark., flood control---------------, _ 938 Bellingham Bay and Harbor, Wash.: Investigation----------------------------------------- - 1940 Navigation ----------------------------------- ---------- 1907 Belpre, Ohio, flood control__----------------- --------- _______ 1342 Belton Reservoir, Leon River, Tex., flood control_ - 868 Benbrook Reservoir, Tex. See Trinity River ---- 857, 864 VIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Benedict Canyon, Ballona Creek Basin_ ------------- 1674 Bennetts Creek, Va.: Investigation-___ --------------- 435 Navigation______________________-_ 418 Bennett Creek, N. Y., flood control- -___---_ ----__ 345 Bennington, Hoosic River Basin, Vt., flood control- --- 257, 258 ____ Bennington Reservoir, N. H ________________- -- ___ 119, 150 Bentleys Creek, Conn., investigation__ -------- 113 Benton Harbor Canal, Mich ----------------------------------- _ 1466 Benwood, W. Va., flood control-__-____ ___ _______ ___ 1392 Beresford Creek, S. C., navigation____________________ 488 Berkley Harbor, Calif., investigation ---------------------------- 1747 Berlin Reservoir, Ohio, flood control _______ _____ 1388, 1395 Berwick Lock, La------_ ---------- 702 Bethlehem, Lehigh River, Pa., flood control------------ 308 Betterton, Md., harbor of, investigation--------------- 336 Beulah, N. Dak., flood control -------------------------------- 1187 Beverly Harbor, Mass., navigation---------------------- 111 Big Bay Ditch, Ark., investigation-___________---.-__ 788 Big Bay Harbor, Mich., navigation ----------------------------- 1427 Big Bayou and Black Pond Slough, Ark., investigation__ 778 Big Bend Reservoir, S. Dak., flood control----------------------1157, 1174 Big Bend Reservoir, W. Va., flood control -- __---------_ 1343 Big Black River, Miss.: Flood control- --------------------------- 774 ------ Navigation ------------------------------- 762 Investigation--------------------- -------------- 778 - Big Blue River, Kans. and Nebr Big Bottom, Ark., flood control-__--------- - _____ -- --------- 943 1109, 1130 Big Brush Creek, Tenn., investigation ..------------- .1253 Big Canyon, Okla., investigation _____-----------989 Big Chazy River Champlain, N. Y., investigation 259 Big Creek, Ark.: Flood Contro__------------------------------ 788 Investigation---------------------------------- 788 Big Creek drainage basin, Ill., investigation_----------- --- 1300 Big Creek, Kans., investigation_______ ------------------ 1141 Big (Cunningham) Creek, Ohio, navigation _---------------- 1631 Big Darby Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control___------ --------- 1344 :Big Dry Creek Reservoir and diversion, California, flood control--------------------------------------------- 1799 Big Elk Creek, Okla., investigation -------------------- 989 Big Horn River, Mont., Flood Control--------------------- 1204 Big Iron River, Mich., investigation__----------- -------- 1427 Big Joe River, Minn., investigation__--------------------------- 1097 Big Lake, Ill., flood control ______-------------------- ----- 1532, 1534 Big Marco Pass, Fla., to Naples, Fla.: Investigation---- ---------------------- 584 Navigation_ --------------------------------- 583 Big Muddy Creek, Tenn., flood control_---------- 786 Big Muddy R., Ill., investigation, flood control_------------------ 1027, 1011 Big Pass, Fla., investigation_______------------------- 584 Big Pigeon Bayou, La., navigation__--, ---------- _ 714 Big Prairie, Ill., flood control------------------------- --------- 1534 Big Sandy Creek and Mexico Bay, N. Y., investigation ---------- 1631 Big Sandy Creek, Tex., investigations_-- .---------- 856, 875---------- Big Sandy River, including Levisa and Tug Forks, Va., W. Va., and Ky.: Flood control reservoirs .------- ------------ --- 1343 Navigation_ _-------------------------------- -1317 INDEX Ix Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Big Sarasota Pass, Fla., investigation------------- - 584. ...... Big Sioux River, S. Dak. and Iowa: Investigation--------------------------------- 1175 Navigation---------------------------------- 1152 Big Skin Bayou-Camp Creek Bottom, Okla., flood con- trol--------------------------------------- 987 Big Slough to Belle Plaine, Kans., flood control-....... 987 Big Suamico River, Wis., navigation.------------- - 1492 Big Sunflower River, Miss., navigation, flood control- -- 762, 777 Big Sur River, Calif., investigation-------------------_ 1755 Big Swamp Creek Ala., investigation------------------ 659 Big Tariko, Kans. See Tarkio River--------------- 1141 Big Thoroughfare River, Md., navigation____----_-- 328 Big Timber Creek, N. J., navigation----------------- 302 Big Wills Creek, Pa., investigation------------------_ 405 Big Wood River, Idaho, investigation_---_--_--_-_--_ 1975 Biles Creek, Pa., navigation___________ ______ 265 Billings, Mont., flood control___. _._- _____... __ 1200 Biloxi Harbor and Bay, Miss.: Investigation-- - - -- - - -- -..-- - - 653 Navigation_ - - 645 Binghamton, N. Y., flood control_ 339, 341 Birch Hill Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood control 132, 138 Birch Reservoir, W. Va., flood control 1343 Birnie Creek, Wash., investigation_ 1872 Biscayne Bay, Fla., navigation 548 Bisteneau Lake, La., navigation_ Bixby flood protection, Oklahoma, investigation Bixby Slough, Calif____ ___ -- ___________ 714 989 1671 Black Bayou Reservoir, La.: Flood control 721, 747 Investigation___ 748 Blackburn Dam and Reservoir, Okla_ 900 Black Butte Dam and Reservoir, Calif., flood control Black Creek, Ala., flood control ___ -- 662 1781 Black Creek, Fla., investigation_--. 584 Black Cypress, La., investigations_ 715, 748 Blackfish Bayou, Ark.: Investigation __ __ 788 Navigation 784 Blackfoot Area, Idaho, flood control 1966 Blackfoot River, Idaho, flood control_ 1966 Black Lake, Mich.: Investigation ... 1493 Navigation_--- _ 1471 Blacklick Creek, Pa., investigation_ 1399 Black Pond Slough, Ark., investigation- - - - 778 Black Rascal Creek, Calif., flood control_-_ 1796 Black River, Ark., Mo., and La.: Flood control ____ 927, 928 Investigation__. . ... 944 Navigation . 756, 916 Black River Harbor, Mich., navigation_ ------ 1427 1427 Black River Harbor, N. Y., navigation_ 1631 Black River, Mich., navigation__ 1572 Black River, N. C., navigation _ _ 474 Black River, Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Knobel, Ark., flood control_. - 928 ------- Black River, S. C., investigation_.._ __ 491 XINDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Black River, Wis.: Investigation --------------------------------------------- 1075 Navigation ------------------------------------ -- --- 1075 Flood dontrol -------------------------------------------- 1097 ' Black Rock Channel, Conn. Black Rock Channel, N. Y.: - - 100 100 --- Investigation--------------------------------------------- 1631 Navigation---------- ------------------------ ---------- 1612 Blackstone River :Basin, Mass. and R. I., flood control_ 123 Black Walnut Harbor, Md., navigation------------------ 335 Black Warrior, Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers, Ala.: Navigation------------------------------------ 634 Locks and dams--------------------------------- 635 Blackwater Reservoir, Merrimack River Basin, N. H., flood control ----------------------------------- 119, 122 Blackwater ,River, Fla., navigation; investigation _---- -652, 660 -_-_-_- Blackwater and Lamine Rivers, Mo., investigation__-------_ _- 1141 Blackwater River, Va., navigation--_------------- 431 Blackwell, Okla., flood control--__-------- 987 Blaine Harbor, Wash.: Investigation__------------_ ____------------- ------- 1940 Navigation- ------------------------------------------- 1906 Blakely Mountain Reservoir, Ark., flood control__ --- _ 764 Blanchard Channel, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control____-------- 1673 Blind slough diking district, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control----------------------------------------------- 1897 Block Island, R. I.: Construction of harbor of refuge_____-__-__ 80 Great Salt Pond ------------------------------- 82 - Blood River, La., navigation_ .. ________________- - 714- Blue Gum Canyon, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control----,-- - 1673 Blue Mountain Reservoir, Ark., flood control----------- 922 Blue River Dam, McKenzie Basin, Oreg ---------------------- _ 1876 Blue River, Ind., investigation --------------------------------- 1300 Bluestone Reservoir, New River, W. Va., flood control------------ 1330, 1343 Bluewater Floodway, N. Mex., flood control----------- 891 Bluff Creek, Miss., navigation____________-----_ 652 Boards: Beach Erosion___------------------------------ 2003 Engineers for Rivers and Harbors--------------_ _ ____- 1999 International: Kootenay Lake Board of Control ------------------------ 2088 Lake Champlain Board of Control Lake of the Woods Board of Control_-- ------- -- _------------2083 --------- 2086 Lake Superior Board of Control -------------------------- 2086 Massena Board of Control----------------l 2085 Niagara --------------------------------------------- 2083 Osoyoos Lake Board of Control_---------------------_ 2088 Prairie Portage Board of Control ----------------------- 2087 Rainy Lake Board of Control---------------------- ----- 2087 St. Croix River, Maine, and New Brunswick, Board of Control- 2082 Bodcau Bayou, Ark. and La., investigation ------------- 748 Bodcau Bayou, Red Chute, and Loggy Bayou, La., flood control-----------------------------------721,748 Bodcau Bayou Reservoir, La__-----------------. 721, 728 Bodega Bay, Calif., navigation investigation------.--------__ 1714, 1747 Boeuf and Tensas Rivers: and hayou Macon, Ark., and La., investigation, flood control-------------------- 777, 778..... ... Boeuf Bayou, La., investigations -- ----- ---- 715 '748 75,4 INDEX XI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Boeuf River, Ark., and La.: Investigation------------------------------------ 778 Navigation, ----------------------------------- 762 Flood control --------------------------------- 777 Bogalusa, La., navigation ---------------------------- 650 Boggy Creek, Okla., flood control---- ----------- __- -987-_ Bogue Falia, La., navigation_ .... __ ---------- 671 Bogue Inlet, N. C., investigation --------------------- 475 Bois de Sioux and Red Rivers, Minn. and N. Dak., flood control_ ---------------------------------- 1078 Bois de Sioux River, S. Dak., flood control-_ _------ ---------- 1077, 1089 Boise River, and Valley, Idaho, investigation, flood control ----- --------------------------------------- 1975, 1966, 1967 Bolivar Peninsula, Tex., navigation -- _________-- 812 Bolivar Reservoir, Ohio, flood control _____________ _______-1321 Bonfouca Bayou, La., navigation ___-------------__--670 Bonnet Carre Spillway, La ------------------------------------ 2035 Bonneville, Oreg.: Construction of dam at ------------------------------- 1830 Restoration of Indian Fishing Grounds_ _ ---------------- 1835 Bonpas Creek, Ill., flood control----- -- -- -- __--_ --- ____ 1294 Bon Secour Bay, Ala., investigation------------------- - 653 Bonum Creek, Va., Investigation_____ ---------------- 396 Booneville Reservoir, Ky., flood control----------_ _ ---- 1297 Boothbay Harbor, Maine: Investigation__-------- 113 Navigation ------------------------------- ---- 29, 30 Booth Point, Fla., to Old Tampa Bay, investigation_ 584 5- Boot Key Harbor, Fla., investigation- ________ -- ------ 584 Borel Canal, Calif., flood control_ - _______---------------- - 1806 Boston, Mass.: Improvement of harbor_ - - -_ 47 Investigation-------------------- --------------- 113 Boston, Mass., Waterway, investigation ---------------- 113 Boston, Mass., to Long Island Sound Intracoastal Water- way, investigation_------------------------ 113 Boswell Reservoir, Boggy Creek, Okla., flood control - 983, 988 Bottle Run, Pa., flood control__ --------------------- 360 Boulder, Colo., flood control ___--------- -------------- 1174 Bowman irrigation project, North Dakota, investigations-----------1152, 1175 Bow Creek, Nebraska, investigation_- ----------- 1175 Boyer River, east fork of, Iowa--------------------------------- 1174 Brackenridge, Pa., flood control- - __--___----- - - - 1394 Braddock Bay area, on shore of Lake Ontario, investi- gation-------------------------------- ----------------- 1631 Bradens Bend, Okla., flood control- -__-- _------_ -987- Bradford, Pa., flood control, investigation--- ---------------_1367, 1399 Brady, Tex., flood control ----------_---_ 875. .. Brandywine River, Wilmington Harbor, Del., improve- ment ------------------------------------------- _ _ 276. . . Branford Harbor, Conn.: Investigation_- ---- ----------- 113 Navigation------------- ----------------------- 94--------- Bransons Cove, Va., navigation-- ..--- ------------- - 395---------- Brays Bayou, Tex., investigation----------- 849- Brazoria-Galveston Soil Conservation, Tex., investiga- tion-------------------------------------------- .849--------- Brazos Island Harbor, Tex.. navigation-..--..- ------- 835- XII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume2 Brazos River, Tex.: Improvement from Velasco to Old Washington.... 841 Improvement from mouth to Freeport------- 826 Mill Creek, Tex., flood control---- 875 Whitney Reservoir .... 866 Investigations__------------- 842 Brea Dam, Calif., flood control -1690, 1694 Breton Bay, Md., navigation_ 395 Brevoort levee, Indiana, flood control 1283 Bridgeport Harbor, Conn.: Investigation_ 113 Navigation_ . 100 Bridges: Construction across navigable waters 2081 Rules governing opening of draws 2081 Bridgewater, Va., flood control___ 407 Brilliant, Ohio, flood control_ _ __ 1394 Broad Creek, Md., navigation_ 335 Broad Creek River, Del., navigation 335 Broad Creek, Va., navigation_ _ 395 Broadkill River, Del., navigation_ 281 Broad River, S. C., investigation 491 Broad Sound, Boston Harbor, Mass., improvement ._ _ _ 48 Broadwater Creek, Md., navigation- 335 Brockway, Pa., flood control__ 1394 Brockway Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control_ 132, 150 Broken Bow, Nebr., investigation 1175 Bromley, Ky., flood control_ 1295 Bronx River, N. Y.: Investigation __ 246 Navigation 160 Brooklyn, W. Va., flood control 1342 Brookport, Ill., flood control investigation 1291, 1263, 1295 Brookville Reservoir, Ind., flood control_ 1297 Brookville, Pa., investigation_ 1399 Broward County, Fla., investigation---_------_ 603 Browns Bay, Va., investigation_ ----------------- _- - 435 Browns Creek, N. Y., navigation _ __ _ __ _ - __ -_ 245 Brownwood, Tex., investigation ----------------------- 875 Brownsville, Tex., navigation____-_ 799, 836 Brunswick Harbor, Ga., navigation-------------------494, 503 Brush Creek, W. Va., investigation 1347 Bucana River, P. R., investigation--------------------- 603 Buck Creek, S. C., investigation----------------------- 491 Buchannan River, W. Va., navigation _ 1363 Buckhorn Reservoir, Ky., flood control__ 1297 Buckingham landing site, S. C., investigations--------- 489, 491, 508 Bucksport Harbor, Maine, navigation ------------------ 111 Budd Inlet, Olympia Harbor, Wash___ 1929 Buena Vista, Ohio, flood control ___ 1342 Buffalo Bayou, Tex.: Flood control_ ----------------- ----- -___ 846, 866 Investigations_ --------------------- _ 842, 849 Buffalo Creek, N. Dak., flood control 1153 Buffalo Creek, W. Va., and Pa.: Flood control 1404 Investigation- _---- 1399 INDEX XIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Buffalo, N. Y.: Engineer district------ -------------------------------- _.- 1585 Improvement of Black Rock Channel and Tonawanda Harbor------------- ----------------------------------- 1612 Improvement of harbor ------------------------------------- 1609 Investigation ----------------------------------- ---------- 1632 Buffalo River, Minn., investigation ------------------------------- 1097 Buffalo River, Miss., flood control---- ----------- __- - 777 Buffalo, Wyo., flood control ------------------------------------ 1202 Buffumville Reservoir, Mass., flood control_- Buford Dam, Ga., investigation -6_________________- - -126, 127- 617 - Buford-Trenton Irrigation Proj., Mo. River, N. Dak--------------- 1189 Buggs Island Reservoir, Va. and N. C., flood control. See John H. Kerr Reservior Bull Dog Creek, Minn., investigations ------------------ 1097, 1429 Bull Shoals Reservoir, Ark., flood control_________-_ 935 Bullock Cove, R. I., investigation---------------------- 113 Burbank eastern system, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control----------- 1673 Burbank western system (lower) Los Angeles, Calif., flood control_ ----------------------------------------- ----- 1673 Burbank western system (upper), Los Angeles, Calif., flood control ----------------------------------------------- 1673 Bureau Creek, Ill., investigation --------------------------------- 1060 Burgettstown Raccoon Creek, Pa_ ------------------------------- 1403 Burial Hill Beach, Conn_____----------_ 112 Burlington Harbor, Vt., navigation----__-- -_ 216 Burlington, Kans., flood control- -------- ____ _ 987 Burlington, Ohio, flood control- --------- -------------- 1342 Burns Dam and Reservoir, Calif., flood control 1---------------- -1796 Burns Ditch Harbor, Ind., investigation__--------------------- 1523 Burnsville Reservoir, W. Va., flood control-------------------,_ -- 1344 Burr Creek Channel, Conn., navigation--------------__ 101 Burr Oak Reservoir, Ohio, flood control_ _ _--------------_ _---- 1326 Butler, Pa., investigation_--_ ------- _____----_ _ -__-_____ 1399 Buttahatchee River, Miss. and Ala., investigation-..... , 660 Buttermilk Bay, Channel to Buzzards Bay, Mass., navi- gation---- -------------------------------------- 68 Buttermilk Channel, N. Y _......_____-------____ 190, 193 Butternut Creek, N. Y_--- ............... __.._____ 340 Buzzards Bay, Mass -------------------------------- . . _ 60, 68 Caballero Creek, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control_----- _-- __ -_ -1673 Cache Creek Basin, Calif., investigation------------_ _-----_ 1813 Cache River, Ill., investigations ------------------------------ 1027, 1300 Cache River Diversion, Ill., flood control ------------------------ 1004 Cache Slough, California flood control ---------------------------- 2013 Caddo Lake Dam, La.: Investigation___------------------ - 748 Navigation .------------------------------------ 668 Caddo River, Ark., flood flood contro Caddoa (John Martin) Reservoir, Colo., flood control_- -- _____es766 -_ 881 Cadet Bayou, Miss., investigation _-------- 653 Cadle Creek, Md., navigation--_ --------- 335 Cadron Creek, Ark., investigation-- -944 Caesar Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control---- ---- 1297 Cagles Mill Reservoir, Ind., flood control ----------------------- 1286, 1297 Cahaba River, Ala., navigation__--- 5.652,658 ---------- 1689 Cajon Creek, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif., flood control------ Calapooya River, Oreg., flood control-_------------- . 1876, 1891 XIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Calaveras River, Calif., flood control, investigation .----- -- 1786, 1813 Calcasieu Pass and River, La.: Investigation ------------------------------- .... 716 Navigation ------------------------------------ 708 Lock_----------------------------------------- 677 Caledonia, N. Y., flood control__----- _ -------- ----- 1644 Calhoun-Victoria Soil Conservation District, Tex., inves- tigation------------------------------------------ 849 Calico Rock, Ark., flood control- -- - 939 939 Caliente Creek, Calif., investigation--------------- ---------- -- - 1813 California, coast of, investigation-------- ............ ----- 1671, 1747 California Debris Commission ----------------------------------- 2007 California, Ohio, flood control -_---------------------- -- 1295 Calion Lake Dam, Ark.: Flood control, investigation --------------------- 763, 769, 748 Navigation ------ ----------------------------- 757 Caloosahatchee River, Fla.: Investigation ------------------- ---------------- 584 Navigation ------------ ---------------------- 554, 560 Flood control_---------_ -____ - - - _ 593 Calumet Harbor and River, Ill. and Ind., improvement of harbor (South Chicago Harbor). ----------------------------- 1504 Calumet Lake, Ill., navigation-------_ ------------- 1523 Calumet (Little) River, Ind., navigation ._ 1513 Calumet Sag Channel, Ill., navigation_--------------------------- _______ 1515 Camas Creek Area, Idaho, flood control ------------------- _ 1966 Camas-Washougal Turning Basin, Wash ----------------------- _ 1836 Cambridge Harbor, Md., navigation ______________- 335 Cambridge, Ohio, investigation_ 1---------------------- Cambridgeport Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control_- ____------------------132 Camden Harbor, Maine, navigation___________ _____ - 111 Camelsback Site, Ariz., investigation ----------------------------- 1702 Cameron County, Tex., investigation------------------ 349 Campbell's Island, Ill., investigation_---------------------------- 1060 Camp Blanding, Fla., investigation____- -_____-__ 584 Canacadea Creek, N. Y., flood control----------------347, 368 Canadian River, N. Mex., Tex., and Okla.: Investigations -------------------------------- _ 951, 989 Flood control_------------------ - -__ 882 Canal Point, Fla., flood control- _____-- -____ __ 595 Canapitsit Channel, Mass., navigation-_----- 112 Canasawacta Creek, N. Y., flood control---__-_- - - 337 Canaveral Harbor, Fla., navigation, investigation-----.-- 534,584 Cane Creek, Okla., investigation ----------------------- 989 Cane River, La., navigation, flood control_- - ---- 714, 734, 753 Investigation - -....-- _ 748 Caney Creek, Okla. and Kans., flood control-. 987 Caney River, Okla., flood control-- - _ - - - - 970 Caney Fork River, Tenn_ -_1236 Canisteo, N. Y., flood control- --- __- -- __- -___- -345 Cannelton, Ind., flood control-------------------------------1277, 1295 Cannonball River, N. Dak., investigation -,------ _------1187 Canton, Mo., Mississippi River_.____ -- ._______--________- _ 1060 Canton Reservoir, Okla., flood control. _____-__ 961 Canton Township, Pa., investigation_____---------- . __ .1399 _-.. Canyon Reservoir, Guadalupe River, Tex., flood control-- 871 :Cape Channel, N. C., investigation-- .........-- -475 Cape Charles City Harbor, Va., navigation---.- - . 434 INDEX XV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Cape Cod Bay and Canal, Mass.: Investigation..___ _ _ _... ___ __ 113, 114 Navigation ----.....---- ----- .. 60 Cape Fear River, N. C.: Improvement above Wilmington.... ------ 466 Investigations _ 478 Navigation ......-.-- - - -_- - 474 Cape Girardeau (east) Ill, and Mo.: Flood control -- 1006 Investigation__-- - 1027 Cape Lookout,. N. C., harbor of refuge- _._ 474 Cape May Canal, N. J ..- 298 Cape May Harbor, Cold Spring Inlet, N. J.: Investigation__. 303 Navigation .. 291 Cape Porpoise Harbor, Maine, navigation 35 Cape Vincent Harbor, N. Y., navigation _ _ 1631 Carbon Canyon Dam and Channel, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif., flood control_ 1690, 1694 Cardens Bottom drainage district No. 2, Arkansas River, Ark., flood control 943 Carlin Bayou, La., navigation_ 904 Carlow Ditch, Mich., investigation .... 1580 Carlyle Reservoir, Ill., flood control _ 1025 Carmel River, Calif., investigation. __ __ 1755 Carmi, Ill., investigation_ .... _ 1300 Carolina Beach, N. C., investigation-_ 475 Carpenters Creek, Pa., flood control__ 354 Carquinez Strait, Calif., navigation ..... 1747 Carrabelle Bar, Harbor, and River, Fla.: Navigation _ 652 Investigation--._ __ .- .- - - 653 Carroll County, Ill., flood control__ -- 1060 Carrollton, Ky., flood control ---- - 1257, 1295 Carr (or Columbia), Creek, Ill., investigation-.---..- 1028 Carson River, Calif., and Nev., investigation .-- --- 1813 Carters Creek, Va., navigation---_ -- ------ _. 395 Carthage, Mo., flood control._____ _ ______ 958 Carthage Dam and Reservoir, Tenn ... _..- _ 1223 Carvers Harbor, Maine: Investigation--.-.__._.-- - -..-..... 114 Navigation - __ - - - - .--- - 111 Cascade storage project, Idaho, investigation__ 1975 Cascadia Dam, South Santiam River, Oreg 1876 Cascades Canal, Oreg., navigation ............. 1872 Caseville Harbor and Pigeon River, Mich., investigation_ 1572 Caseys Pass, Fla.: Investigation__ _ _. __ _ . _... 584 Navigation .... ..- --------- __ - 561-- Caseyville, Ky., flood control _ ___ .... . . - - - -- 1295 Cashie River, N. C.: Investigation- _._...-. .-...-.-.- . 475 Navigation _- ....-- - - -- 474 Cass Lake Minn., investigation -. . .------- 1097 Cassville, Wis., investigation___________ 1054 Castle Rock, Cowlitz River, Wash., flood control-...... 1898 Castlewood Reservoir, Colo., flood control- ... ---- 1174 Catatonk Creek Basin, N. Y., investigation_ Cathance River, M aine, navigation ----. --........ . --...... 367 111 Catharine Creek, N. Y., flood control. .. _ 1640 XVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Catlettsburg, Ky., flood control, navigation ------------------------ 1342 Cattaraugus Creek, N. Y.: Investigations--------------- ------------------------ 1632, 1644 Navigation ----------------------------------------------- .... 1631 Cavallo Pass, Tex., improvement of channel to Port Lavaca---------------------------------------- 829 Cave-in-Rock, Ill., flood control---.----- ---------.------- ---. - 1295 Cave Run Reservoir, Ky., flood control_ -_-------- ---------- __1297 Cayuga Creek, and Island, N. Y.: Flood control _______-_ -- --------------- ------ 1634 Investigations_ __ --------------- .-..-.------ -- _ 1632, 1644 Cedar and Iowa Rivers, Iowa, investigation__- _ ---- Cedar Bayou, Tex., improvement ____------------ _---- -- - 821 - 1060 Cedar Bay to Thoroughfare Bay, N. C., improvement___ 474 Cedar City, Utah, investigation ------------------ 1813 Cedar Creek Channel, Conn___---------- ----------- 101 Cedar Hill, Mo., flood control_ -------------- ---- 1025 Cedar Keys Harbor, Fla., navigation------------------ 583 Cedar Point Reservoir, Kans., flood control- ----------- 987 Cedar River Harbor, Mich., navigation-_----------- 1492 Cedar River, Wash., investigation.---------------------------- 1953 Celilo Falls, Oreg., navigation____ ------------------- 1824 Celina Dam and Reservoir, Tenn_ --------------------- 1223 Center Hill Reservoir, Tenn., flood control-- ------ _ _---- ---- 1245, 1250 Centinela Creek, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control__ 1674 Central and Southern, Fla., flood control, investigations-- 593, 603 1674 Central City, Nebr., investigation ___------------_ ------ 1175 Central City Reservoir, Iowa, flood control-- ------ _ _--------_ 1059 Ceredo, Kenova, W. Va., flood control---____-------------_ 1342, 1346 Chadbourne Bridge, Mont., flood control--- ------- _-- - -------_ 1204 Chagrin River, Ohio, investigation______________-_____ 1644 Chain of Rocks Bridge, Ill., emergency protection _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1027 Chambersburg, Ohio, flood control_------------------------------ 1342 Chamita Dam and Reservoir, Rio Chama, N. Mex., flood control---_ __ -- - ____-----______________ 884 Champlain, N. Y., Big Chazy R., N. Y., investigation__ 259 Champlain Lake, N. Y. and Vt., channel between North and South Hero Islands, navigation____ _____--- 245 International Board of Control ----- ------------------ 2083 Narrows of, navigation__________--- _____ ___- 214 Chandlerville, Ill., east of: Flood control---------- - ___-------------- ------- 1534 Investigation--------------------------------------------- 1535 Channel between North and South Hero islands, Lake Champlain, Vt----------------------------------- 245 Channel from Buzzards Bay to Buttermilk Bay, Mass-__ 68 Channel to Port Bolivar, Tex., navigation_-- _---_-_ 812 Chariton River, Iowa and Mo., flood control-------------------- 1109, 1137 Charles Mill Reservoir, Ohio, flood control_--------------------_ 1321 Charleston, Oreg., navigation_- - ___------- ------- 1867 Charleston, S. C.: Engineering district___ ____- -- ____-_____ 479 Improvement of harbor_ __----------------- 483 Investigation-_- _---,-_ --- -489 Charlevoix Harbor, Mich., navigation_ 1488 Charlotte Creek, N. Y., flood control------------------ 347 Charlotte Harbor, Fla., navigation-------_ -_____ 563 Charlotte (Rochester) Harbor, N. Y., navigation ----------------- 1620 Chartiers Creek, Pa., investigation-_------ 1399 Chatfield Reservoir, Colo_ _._1168 INDEX .XVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Chatham (Stage) Harbor, Mass., navigation -- 63--------- 63 Chattahooohee River, Ga. and Ala.: Investigation---_ ----------- -------------- --- 653 Navigation-_ _-__ .----------------- _ -------- 615 Chattanooga, Tenn., and Rossville, Ga., flood control----------_ __ .1252 Chatooga Reservoirs, Ga. and S. C., flood control _ 508 Chaumont Bay and River, N. Y., investigation__-- ----- 1632 Chauncey Run, N. Y., flood control. -________-------- - 368- Cheat River, W. Va.: Investigation---------_ ------------------------------------ 1400 Navigation_ ---------------------------------------------- 1363 Cheatham Lock and Dam, navigation ---------------------------- 1221 Cheboygan Harbor and River, Mich., navigation ----------------- 1556 Cheesequake Creek, N. J., navigation_________ ____ _ 235 Chefuncte River, La., navigation_ ___ -____________ 671 Chehalis River, Wash.: Flood control------------------------------ -------------- 1953 Investigations-------------------------------------- 1940, 1953 Navigation--------_ ------------------------------------- 1931 Chelsea River (Boston Harbor), Mass.: Investigation --------------------------- _ _ --- 114 Navigation--- ------------------------------- - 50 Chemung River, N. Y_------------------------------- 339 Chena Slough, Alaska: Investigation --------------------------------------------- .. 1996 Flood Control-------------------- ------------------------ 1995 Chenango River, N. Y., flood control--------------__ 365, 369 Chenango and Susquehanna Rivers, N. Y., investigation- 367 Chequamegon Bay, Wisconsin_- - - - -- - - - - ---- _ _- _ 1416- Cherokee County, Kans ----------------------- -- 987- Cherokee, Okla., flood control--_ ------------- 987 Cherry Creek Dam and Reservoir, Colo., flood control_. 1157, 1165," 1174 Cherry Valley Reservoir, Calif., flood control-------- ------------- 1792 Chesapeake Bay, Md., investigation------------------ 303 Chesapeake, Ohio, flood control --- _____________-----_ _-__-____ 1342 Cheshire, Ohio, flood control ------------ ----------------------- 1342 Chestnut Creek, Va., flood control --------------------- 1329 Chester, Ill:, investigation __________________________ 1003 Chester River, Md., navigation_________--_ - - -__ -_ 319 Chester River, Pa., navigation, flood control ----------- 302, 309 Chetco Cove, Oreg., investigation_________________- 1872 Checto River, Oreg., navigation -------------------------------- 1872 Chetopa, Kans., flood control ___________-- - - -_____ 987 Chevreuil Bayou, La., investigations ------------------ 716, 748 Cheyenne River, S. Dak. and Wyo.: Flood Control---------------------------------------- 1173, 1174 Investigation_--------------------------------------------- 1175 Chicago Harbor and River: Improvement of harbor__------------------- 1500 Improvement of river_ -- __--- -_ 1502 Investigation _-- ---------------------------------- --------- 1523 Chicago, Ill., engineering district ___-------------------------------- 1497 Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal-_------_ _ -------- 1513 Chickalah Creek, Ark., investigation____________-_ 944 Chickamauga, Tenn., navigation ------------------ -------------- 1231 Chickasawhay River, Miss.: Investigation----------------------------------- 660 Navigation - --- -- - ----------- 652 Chickasaw Creek, Ala., navigation--.--- ----- 627 XVIII IND]EX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Chico Landing, Calif.: Investigation_- --. ____-- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 1779 Flood control -- 2013 Navigation--------------------------------- - 1761 Chico River, P. R., investigation-_--- __ - 603 Chicopee, Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood control-- 133, 144 Chicopee River, Mass., investigation_ _ _ 151 Chicot Lake, Ark., investigation .... 778 Chief Joseph Dam, Wash., navigation___--_- Chikaskia River, Okla. and Kans., investigation Chillicothe Reservoir, Mo., flood control___ ---- _ _ 989 1916 1109 Chilo, Ohio, flood control_ _ - _ - 1295 Chincoteague Inlet and Bay, Va.: Investigation_-______________ 336 Waterway to Delaware Bay, navigation_ 331, 335 Chino Creek, Calif., flood control - __ 1689 Chipola River, Fla., investigations__ 653, 660 Chippewa Harbor, Isle Royale, Mich., navigation __ - ---- - 1427 Chippewa River, Wis. and Minn., investigation, flood control_------ 1097, 1092 Chisholm Creek, Kans., flood control_ 954--------- Chittenango Creek and tributaries, New York, flood control-_---- ---- ___ - 1644 Chitto Bogue, La., navigation__ 652 :Chocolate Bayou, Tex., navigation_ 825 Choctawahatchee Bay and River, Fla. and Ala.: Improvement of river_ 612, 623, 652 Investigation___ ______ ______ 653 .Choptank River, Md., navigation_ 320, 335 Choupique Bayou, La_ 745 Chouteau, Nameoki, and Venice drainage and levee dis- trict, Illinois, flood control_ 1022 Chouteau Island, Ill., investigation 1028 Chowan River, Va. and N. C.: Investigation .... 446 Navigation_ - 474 Christiansted Harbor, St. Croix, V. I__ 583 Christina River Del.: Investigation 303 Navigation__ 274 Chuckatuck Creek, Va., investigation_ 435 Chunky Creek and River, Miss., investigation ......... 660 Cincinnati, Ohio: Flood control_ _ _ __ 1266, 1295 Investigation__ 1300 City Waterway, Tacoma Harbor, Wash_ 1927 Clackamas River, Oreg 1891, 1900 Claiborne Harbor, Md., navigation 335 Claiborne Lock and Dam, Ala___ 631 Clam Creek, N. J., navigation___ 291 Clanton, Humphreys and Shawnee Creeks, Ky., inves- tigation ------------------------------------ 1300 Claremont Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, N. H., flood control ------------------- 132, 150 Clarendon to Laconia Circle, Ark., flood control ....... 788 Clarendon, Ark., investigation_ 944 Clarington, Ohio, flood control 1342 Clarion River Reservoir, Pa.: Flood control_------------------------------ 1370 Investigation---- -------------------------- 1400 INDEX XIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Clark Hill Reservoir, Ga. and S. C.----------------- 502, 508, ...--... 510 Clarks River, Ky., investigation___-----------------------___ __ 1253 Clarksville, Ark., flood control------------------------- 918 Clarksville, Ind., flood control_---------------------- --- - -_ 1271, 1295 Clatskanie Drainage Dist., Oreg -------------------------------- 1893 Clatskanie River, Oreg., navigation_---- ------.--. ------------- 1872 Clatsop County Diking Dists. Nos. 1 and 4, Oreg----------------- 1893 Clear and Dogy Creeks, Okla., investigation ----------- 989 Clear Creek, Ill.: Flood control____--------------- ------- ------------------ 1005, 1008 Investigation ----------------------------------- ---------- 1028 Clear Creek and Lake, Tex., navigation--------------- 823 Clear Fork of the Brazos River, Tex., investigation .. 875 Clear Lake Area, Calif., investigation - -- .------ -- 1813 Clear Lake, Ill., flood control________--______-- - - - - -_ 1534 Clearwater Bay, Fla., investigation_______-----______ Clearwater Reservoir, Mo., flood control--------------- 585 - 930 Clearwater River, Idaho-__--_ ------------------- 1966 Clearwater River, Minn., flood control_ _-_ Clearwater, Snake, and Salmon Rivers, Oreg., investi- _--_ _ _- __-------- --------- 1077, 1081 gations --------------------------------------------- 1965, 1975 Clendening Reservoir, Ohio, flood control----------_ _ ------------ 1321 Cleveland Harbor, Ohio: Navigation ------------------------------------ ---------- 1593 Investigation -------------------------------------------- 1632 Cleves, Ohio, flood control_---------- - ----- ___ ------------- 1295 Clewiston, Fla., flood control__ ------------------ _ 595- Clifton, W. Va., flood control____________________--- _--- -_____ 1342 Clinch River, Tenn. and Va., navigation __----------------------1236 Clinton Harbor, Conn., navigation-_ ____-------- 112 Clinton, Ind., flood control------- - ---- -- _ 1295 Clinton, Iowa, Pool No. 14__ ------------------------------ 1037 Clinton River, Mich.: Flood control_-------_ 1575 Navigation---------------------------------------------- 1572 Clintwood Reservoir, Va., flood control--------------------------_ 1343 Clooney Island, La_ 709 Cloverport, Ky., flood control___-------_______---------_ -__ 1295 Clyde Park, Mont., flood control-___- - -_ ____------ 1202 Clyde, Pawtucket River Basin, R. I., flood control Coal Creek, Colo., flood control_________ ____-________ ----- 150 895 Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District, Ill., flood con- trol-------------------------------------------------------12 trol 1528 Coal Creek, Okla., investigation---------------------- 989 Coal Grove, Ohio, flood control__--- -------- __ _____ 1342 Coan River, Va., navigation - ------------------- _- 395 Coastal Plains Soil Conservation, Tex., investigation -. 849- - Coasters Harbor Island, R. I., navigation- - - - --- 112. Cobscook Bay, Maine, navigation--- -- - - - 111- Cocheco River, N. H., navigation-------. 111 Cochrane, Wis----- --------- -------- 1036 Cochranton, Pa., flood control---------------- ----- - _ 1397 Cockfield Levee, La --------------------------------- 753--------- Cockrell Creek, Va., navigation_____ - ____---- 395--------- Cocoa, Fla., investigations_ --------------------- 585, 603 -------- Coden Bayou, Ala., navigation---------- 652 Codorus Creek, Pa., flood control__---------------- 363- Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, flood control ---------- 1953 Cohansey River, N. J., navigation- - - -288......... Cohasset Harbor, Mass., navigation:-.- _ -111- -------- XC' INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 -i t Cohocton River, N. Y., flood control 344 Cold Brook Reservoir, S. Dak., flood control- 1155 Cold Spring Inlet, N. J.: Investigation ___ _ 303 Navigation_. . 289 Coldwater River, Miss., navigation 762 Colfax, La., flood control .__ 721, 747 Colfax; Wash., flood control_ 1970 College Hill, Ky., navigation 1257 Collier County, Fla., investigation 585 Collinsville, Ala., flood control_ 659 Collinsville to Shasta Dam, Calif., flood control 1780 Colonial. Beach, Va., beach erosion_ 395 Colorado River, Tex. and Ariz. and Colorado: Investigations 842, 856, 875 1702 Flood control_ 875 1699° Navigation 804 Colorado River and Brazos crossings, Louisiana and Texas Intracoastal Waterway, investigation_ 842 Colorado Springs, Fountaine que Bouille River, Colo., flood control 891 (Columbia Creek) or Carr, Ill., investigation 1028 Columbia Drainage Dist. No. 1, Oreg_ _ 1893 Columbia drainage and levee district No. 3, Illinois, flood control_ 1019 Columbia, La., flood control 764 Columbia Lock and Dam, Ala., navigation 617 Columbia River, Oreg. and Wash.: At Baker Bay, Wash., navigation- 1853 Below Vancouver, Wash__ 1845 Bonneville, Oreg., construction of dam at_ 1830} Bridges at Cascade locks_ 1872 Cascades Canal,__ 1872: Celilo Falls to Kennewick, Wash., navigation- 1824- Chief Joseph Dam, Wash_ 1916 Dalles Dam 1827 Investigations -, 1872, 1898,. 1953, 1965 Local flood protection_ 1942, 1965 McNary Dam, navigation_ 1962 Mouth improvement_ 1854 Vancouver to The Dalles, Oreg 1835 Wenatchee to Kettle Falls, Wash., navigation- 19401 Columbia Slough, Oreg., navigation 1838, 1872: Columbus, Colorado River, Tex., flood control Columbus, Ga., investigation_ ---- 875 653 Columbus, Nebr., investigation_ 1175 Colusa, Calif., navigation___________ 1761 Combahee River, S. C., investigation .... 491 Commerce for calendar year 1952 . ...... 4 Compo Beach, Westport, Conn., navigation_. 112 Compton Creek, Los Angeles River Basin_ 1673; Compton Creek, N. J., navigation ...._ 238 Conchas Dam and Reservoir, N. Mex_ 882 Concordia, Ky., flood control______ _ ___ 1295, Conecuh River, Ala., investigation, navigation 652 Conejos River, Colo., flood control___________ 884 Conemaugh River, Pa., investigations_ 1364,- 1400 Conemaugh River Reservoir, Pa., flood control 1379, 1395 Conewango Creek, N. Y., investigation_ 1400= Coney Island Channel, N. Y., navigation 189 .. INDEX XXI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Coney Island Creek, N. Y., navigation ----------- 245 Congaree River, S. C., navigation________---___-____ 488 Congaree-Santee, S. C., investigations-----------------489, 491 Congresses of Navigation, Permanent International Association of_ __ _______---------------------------2075 Conneaut Creek, Pa., investigation ------------------------------ _ 1644 Conneaut Harbor, Ohio: Investigation --------------------------------------------- 1632 Navigation ---------------------------------------------- 1602 Connecticut Beach Erosion Control Study--- ------- _ 114 Connecticut River Basin,. Vt., N. H., Mass., Conn., flood control: Local protection projects__- _ _______----- -133 Reservoirs ------------------------------------ 132 Connecticut River, Mass. and Conn.: Investigations__ 114, 151 Navigation above Hartford, Conn____________ _ 112 Navigation below Hartford, Conn________-___ _ 90 Connoquenessing Creek, Pa., investigation------------------------ 1400 Conotton Creek, Ohio, investigation-------------------------_ 1347 Consolidated diking and improvement district No. 1, Cowlitz County, Wash., flood control-- -- - _ _-----------1893 Contentnea Creek, N. C., navigation________________ 474- - Contoocook River, N. H., flood control__________ ----- -121 Contra Costa County, Calif., investigation-----------------------_ 1813 Conway County levee district No. 6, Arkansas River, Ark., flood control____________ _________________ _ 943 Conway County levee districts Nos. 1, 2, and 8, Arkan- sas River, Ark., flood control investigation-----------943, 945 Conway County, Drainage and Levee District Nos. 1 and 10, Ark., investigation___ ___ - - ____- -____ 945 Conway, S. C., investigation_ __---- 491 Cook Inlet, Alaska, investigation --------------- ------- 1991 Coolidge Dam, Ariz., and N. Mex., investigation ----------------- 1702 Cooper River, N. J., navigation_ ----------------- _ 286 Cooper River, S. C.: Investigation_ ------------------------------ _ 489 Navigation ------------------------------------ 483 Coosa River, Ga. and Ala.: Flood control___________ ___________---- - _ 656, 659 Investigations--------------_ 653, 660 Navigation_------------------------------------ 631 Coosaw River, S. C., navigation___- ----- __ ___ - 480 Coosawatte River, Ga., navigation___-------------- 652 Coos Bay, Harbor, and River, Oreg.: Improvement of entrance to bay and harbor --------------- 1866 Improvement of river_ _______---------- -------- 1872 Copano Bay Soil Conservation District, Tex., investi- gation_-------------------------------- 849 Copes Corner Reservoir, N. Y., flood control_---- 340 Copper River and Gulf Coast, Alaska, investigation--_- 1991 Coquille River, Oreg.: Flood control- ----- _____-------------------------- 1898 Investigation ------------------------------- 1899 Navigation-_ _ ---------------------------------------- 1869 Coralville Reservoir, Icwa, flood control-- _ _------ ---- 1057, 1059 Coraopolis, Pa., flood control----------------------- ------ 1394 Cordova Harbor, Alaska: Investigation --------------------------------------------- . 1992 Navigation _ -- _ 1990 Corea Harbor, Maine, navigation, investigation----- -- 24, 114 ... 277309-53-voL. 1- 65 XXII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Core Creek, N. C., investigation_--------------4_____' 478 Core Sound, N. C., improvement of waterway to Beaufort Harbor, investigation . 475 Corkscrew River, Fla., investigation_---------------- 603 Corney, La., navigation_ .----------- .- --- - 762 Corning, N. Y., flood control__ ------ ---_- _-- 339, 343 Cornucopia Harbor, Wis., improvement, investigation_ _ 1415, 1427 Corpus Christi, Tex.: Channel to Encinal Peninsula naval seaplane base- 841 Improvement of channel to Aransas Pass--------, 830 Corpus Christi-Port Aransas waterway, investigation.... 842 Corsica River, Md., navigation__--- 335 Corte Madera Creek, Calif., investigation ------------------------ 1755 Cosmopolis, Wash., flood control ---------------------- 1953 Cossatot River, Ark., investigation -------------------- 989 Cosumnes River, Calif., investigation --------------------- _ 1813 Cottage Grove Reservoir, Oreg., flood control ------------------- 1876, 1882 Cotton Bayou, Tex., investigation_----- ----------- - 842 Cottonwood Creek, Okla., investigation --------------- 990 Cottonwood Falls, Kans., flood control------_ 987 Cottonwood Springs Reservoir, S. Dak., flood control-_-------_ _- 1156 Cotuit Harbor and West Bay, Mass., investigation 114 Coudersport, Pa., investigation__ ___----------------, _ 1400 Cougar Dam, Oreg., flood control_______-__-__- - -- __-- ___--_ 1876, 1886 Council Bluffs, Iowa, flood control__ _____---- ____------1157, 1171, 1174 Council Grove Reservoir, Kans., flood control--------_ 987 Courtenay, Fla., channel improvement---- --------- _ 583 Coushatta, La., investigation_________________________ 748 Covington, Ky., flood control-------------------------------- 1265, 1295 Covington, La., navigation -.... ------------------ _ 671 Cow Bayou, Tex., navigation._________ ___________ 796 Cow Creek, Kans., flood control _____________________ 952 Cowlizt County drainage improvement districts Nos. 2, 5, 11, 13 and 15 Washington, flood control--------------------- 1893 Cowlizt, River, Wash.: Investigation--------------------------------------------_ 1899 Navigation---------------_ --------------------------- 1846, 1849 Coyote Creek, Calif., navigation_____________________________ 1673 Coyote Valley Reservoir, Calif., investigation, flood con- trol -------------------------------------------------- 1755, 1749 Crab & Wilson Creeks, Wash-------------_ _-- ------ 1942 Craig Harbor, Alaska- ___________________ __________________ 1990 Crane Brook, N. Y., flood control___ ________________________ -1644 Crane Creek, Ill., flood control___________ ____________________1532, 1534 Cranes Creek, Va., navigation----------------___ 395 Craven Shoal, New York Harbor, N. Y., improvement__ 187 Crawford County levee district, Arkansas River, Ark., ....flood control ------------------------------------- 917 Creede, Willow Creek, Colo., flood control--- --- __ 891, 894 Crescent City Harbor, Calif., navigation------------------------_ 1708 Creve Coeur Creek, Mo., investigation -------------------------- 1141 Criehaven Harbor, Maine: Investigation______________ __--___ 114 Navigation _ --------------------- 111 Crisfield Harbor, Md., navigation-_________________ 335 Crooked Creek, Ark., investigation-------------------- 945 Crooked Creek Reservoir, Pa., flood control------ -- _ _--------1376, 1395 Crooked Creek, Tenn., flood control----------_ -------- 786 Crooked River, Oreg., investigation- - - ----------- -1899 Crosby Run, N. Y., flood control.- -- 34-- 346 INDEX XXIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Cross-Forida, Waterway, Fla.: Investigation---------------------------------- 585 Navigation------------------- ----------------- 583 Cross Rip Shoals, Mass., navigation_-----_ 65 "Crow " Gimlet Creek, Ill., investigations ---------------------- 1028, 1535 Crow hiver, Minn., investigation___-- -------- ____ __ - - 1097 Crystal River, Fla., navigation__-------------------- 583- Cubits Gap, La ------------------------------------- . 690 Cubitt Creek, Va., investigation_--------___ _---- 396 Cucklers Creek, N. C., investigation --------------- _ 478 Cuivre River, Mo., navigation_ .-.. ___-_______ - - - 1003 Culvers Bar, Conn__--------------------------------- 99 Cumberland, Ky., flood control___ _______________________ 1252 Cumberland, Md., flood control_ - 8-_________- 399 Cumberland River, Ky., and Tenn.: Flood control _--------------------- ---------- 1219 Navigation -------------------------------------------- 1236 Locks --------------------------------------------------- 1220 Investigation_-_ -- -__---- 1253 Cunningham Creek, Ohio, navigation_ ___---------____ 1631 Current River, Ark., and Mo., navigation-------------- 916 Curtis Creek, Md., navigation___ ---------------- _ 312 Cuttyhunk Harbor, Mass.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 114 Navigation_ ------------------------------------ 67 Cuyahoga County, Ohio, investigation_ __ __ __ __ _ _ _ __ __ 1632 Cuyahoga River, Ohio, navigation_---------------_ _ --------- 1593 Cypress and Black Cypress River Reservoirs, La., in- vestigation__ ---------- 748 Cypress Bayou and waterway between Shreveport, La., and Jefferson, Tex_ _ 668 Investigations -------------------------------- 716, 748 Cypress Creek, Md., navigation_------------------- 335 Cypress Creek, Tex., investigation flood control-- 716, 724, 876 Cypress River, Tex., investigation_ -___ -________ 716 Cyr Rapids, Minn., investigation _ ------------------------------- _ 1097 D Dalecarlia Reservoir, Washington, D. C ___________ - 386 Dale Hollow Reservoir, Tenn. and Ky., flood control--------------1243, 1250 Dallas Floodway, Tex., flood control-_________-_____ 857, 862 Dalles-Celilo Canal, Oregon and Wash., improvement- -- __-----_ 1828 Dalles Dam, Oregon, navigation --------------------------------- 1827 Dam A Reservoir, Neches River, Tex., navigation------ 852, 855---------- Dam B Reservoir, Neches River, Tex., navigation------ 852, 854 Damariscotta River, Maine: Investigation_-- .... ----------------------- _ -114 Navigation ----------------------------- 29, 112 ___ Dansville and vicinity, Genesee River, N. Y., flood con- trol--------------------------------------------------- 1639 Danville, Ark., flood control _______--- - -- _ 923 D'Arbonne Bayou, La., navigation___- ------------ _ 762 Dardanelle, Ark., flood control--_____ ______ __--919 Dardanelle Dam and Reservoir, Ark., navigation- -- _ -901, 909 Darien River and Harbor, Ga., navigation____-__ ___ 494, 507 Dauphin Island Bay, Ala., navigation----------------- 652 Davenport Center Reservoir, N. Y., flood control 339 339... Davenport, Iowa, investigation, harbor---------__ 1037, 1054 Davis Creek, Va., navigation_ _----------------- 434 XXIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Davis Lock, St. Marys River, Mich_____ -___--__-- -_ -______ 1541 Day Creek, Tex. and Ark., flood control--------------- 744 Dayton, Ky., flood control______--- ,_ _______________ -- 1295 Dayton, Touchet River, Wash., flood control----------------_ 1973 Dayton, Wyo., flood control__ ______________________________ 1202 Dead Horse Canyon and Royal Boulevard Channel, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control_______ __ -________ ____------1673 Deadman's Creek, Calif., flood control____________ _____________ 1796 Deal Island, Md.: Lower Thoroughfare, improvement --------------- 335 Upper Thoroughfare, improvement --------------- 324 Debris control, Sacramento, Calif_-__ _____-__-__- - ---______ 2011 Debs Inlet, N. Y., navigation________________________ 182 Deep Bayou, Ark. and La., flood control--------------- 763--- Deep Creek, Va., navigation_________________ ____ 429, 434 ---...... Deep Fork, Okla., investigation____________________ _ 990 Deep Red Run, Okla., investigation_ _ __ _ _ 990 Deep River, Wash., navigation --------------------------------- 1872 Deer Creek, Calif., investigation___ ________________ ____ 1813 Deer Creek, Miss., flood control______________________ 777 Deer Creek Prairie levee unit, Indiana, flood control --------------- 1295 Deer Creek Reservoir, Ohio- __________________________--_ 1344 Deer Island area, Columbia County, Oreg.: Flood Control-------------------------------------------- 1893 Navigation-------------------------------------------- 1846 Deer Island Thoroughfare, Maine, navigation------_ __ 111 Degognia and Fountain Bluff, Ill., flood control_ 1012 De Gray Reservoir, Ark., flood control_------------ 763, 766 Delaware Bay and River, Pa., N. J., and Del.: Above Cape May, N. J., investigation-- .... ---- _ 246 At Camden, navigation, investigation _ 269, 303 At or near mouth of Neversink River, navigation___ 302 Harbor of refuge in bay, navigation --------------- 302 New York Bay Section, investigation -------- 246 Philadelphia to sea: Investigation_________________________ ___- 303 Navigation --------------------------------- 266 Philadelphia to Trenton: Improvement ---------------------------- 264 Investigation ------------------------------- 303 Waterway to Chesapeake Bay, Del., and Md., inves- tigation, navigation- 303, 277 Waterway to Rehoboth Bay, Del., improvement, investigation --------------------------------- 282 Delaware Reservoir, Ohio --------------------------------------- 1338, 1344 Delaware River, Kansas, Mouth of, flood control 1135 Delphi, Ind., flood control-------------------------------- 1282, 1295 Demopolis Lock and Dam, Ala., navigation------------- 636 Denison, Iowa, flood control_ 1174 Denison Reservoir, Tex. and Okla., flood control, investi- gation_ --------------------------------- 720, 981, 990 Dennis Creek, N. J., navigation-- - --- --- 302 Denver, Colo., flood control------------------------_ ---------- 1167 DePoe Bay, Oreg., navigation_ 185& Derby, Ind., flood control -------------------------------------- 1295 Derelicts. See Wrecks. Des Cannes Bayou, La., navigation__________________ 706 des Cyprairres Bayou, La., flood control- -------------- 744- Des Glaises, Bayou, La., flood control 747 Des Moines Harbor, Wash., investigation___ 1940 INDEX XXV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Des Moines River, Iowa, flood control, investigation-------- .. _ 1060 Des Plaines River, Ill.: Investigation.---------------- ----------------- ----------- 1535 Navigation_ --------------------------------------------- 1512 Detroit, Mich., engineering district ------------------------------ 1539 Detroit Reservoir, Oreg., flood control ------------------------ 1876, 1.887 Detroit River, Mich.: Investigation--------------------------------------------- 1573 Navigation ---------------------------------------------- 1551 De Valls Bluff, Ark., flood control---------_ --------- 788 Devil Creek, Calif., flood control. -------------------------------- 1696 Devils Jump and Helenwood, Tenn., Ky., investigation__ _ _-----_ 1253 Dewey Reservoir, Ky.: Flood control ---------------------------------------- 1334, 1343 Investigation -------------------------------------------- 1347 Dexter Lake, Fla., investigations_ --- ___-___ __ 585, 603 Dexter Reregulating Dam, Oreg-------------------------- 1876 Dickinson Bayou, Tex.: Investigation_- 842 Navigation ------------------------------------ 824 Diking and improvement district No. 4, Wahkiakum County, Wash., flood control__-_ 1897 Diking and improvement district No. 5, Cowlitz County, Wash., flood control----------------------------------------_ 1897 Diking district No. 2, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control----------- 1897 Diking district No. 3, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control----------- 1897 Diking district No. 5, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control-----------_ 1897 Diking districts Nos. 1 and 3 (Puget Island) and Little Island Wahkiakum County, Wash., flood control_ ------------- _ 1897 Diking improvement district Nos. 1 and 2, Cowlitz County, Wash., flood control-- _____ -- _ -- __-_____- 1897 Diking improvement district No. 13, Cowlitz County, Wash., flood control ___-- -- ..-.-- -__ _ _---------- 1897 Diking improvement district No. 1, Pacific County, Wash., flood control_---- .. 1897 Diking improvement district No. 11, Cowlitz County, Wash., flood control_____ ____----------------------------------------- 1897 Dillon Reservoir, Ohio, flood control_ ------ --- _--------1324, 1344 Dillonvale, Ohio, flood control_ ___ __--_------... 1394 Dirty Creek Bottom, Okla., flood control--------------- 987 Dirty Creek, Okla., investigation ____----_____--- _ 990. - - Dismal Swamp Canal, Va., navigation----------------- 429---------- Disposal of electric power_---- --.------- 6- - District of Columbia: Anacostia Park--_--------_ ---- 391- Anacostia River, reclamation of flats-------------- 391 Aqueduct, increasing water supply-----------_ --- 386--------- Improvement of Potomac River_ ------------- 371 - - Investigation _---------------------------- 396---------- Doboy Sound, Ga ---------------------------------- 494 Doctors Inlet, Fla., investigation_--- 585 .---- Dodge Creek, N. Y., flood control_ - ------------------- 1364 Dogfish Bay, Wash., investigation__ __------ ----- 1940 Dog River, Miss., navigation___-_____------------- 641 Dogy and Clear Creeks, Okla., investigation----------- 990- Dolores River Basin, Colo., investigation_ --- _------ ---------- 1702 Dominguez Del Amo and Bixby Slough, Calif., investiga- tion_---------------------------------- ------------------ 1671 Dona Bay, Fla., investigation_ ------------------- 585- - Donaldsonville, La., investigations_ ---------- 716, 748 Donovan levee, Illinois, flood control__ ---- --- 1534 XXVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Don Pedro Reservoir, Calif., flood control . ,.--- ----------- -- 1792 Door County, Wis., investigation__-- _--_- ----------- _-- _1493 -_ Dora Lake, Fla., investigations__-------------------- 585, 603 _ _ . Dorcheat Bayou, La., navigation-_ ..-- ___-...... ___ 714 Dorchester Bay and Neponset River, Mass., navigation_. 51 Dorena Reservoir, Oreg., flood control------------------------- 1876, 1883 Dosoris Creek, N. Y., investigation _.--.-------- - 246 Double Bayou, Tex.: Investigation---------------- ------------------ 842 Navigation, --------------------- ------------ 817 Double Creek, N. J., navigation ------------------ -_ 302 Douglas County, Wis., investigation-----_-------------------- 1429 Douglas Harbor, Alaska, investigation------. ------------- _ 1992 Dover Creek, Ga., navigation_ -.- - -- - --- _ __ 494 Dover, Ky., flood control_ - ----- -- - _-- _- -_______ 1295 Dover, Ohio Reservoir, flood control_----------------------------- 1321 Dover Lock & Dam, Tenn., navigation_ - _ -1221 Drainage district No. 1, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control ---------------------------- ---------- _ -------- 1897 Drift Creek, Oreg., investigation---------------------------------- 1873 Drum Inlet, N. C., navigation_-...... _______- _ 459 Dry Cimarron River, Okla., Colo., and Kansas, investi- gation------------------------------------------- 990 Dry Creek, Calif., investigation__ ___--_____ __-1813 Dry Creek, N. Y., flood control_------------------------------- 1644 Dry Creek, Idaho, investigation_ - _____-- -________ 1976 Dry Hollow, Oreg., investigation_ __ __-___ __ _- 1899 Dry Pass, Alaska: Investigation_--------------------------------------------- 1992' Navigation--, ------------------------------ ---------- 1990 Dry Run, Iowa, flood control_ ---------------- ______ ____ 1097 Du Chien Bayou, investigation___------------------- 788 Duck Island Harbor, Conn., navigation-_ - -- -- 93 Duck Point Cove, Md., navigation -_____________-- - 335 Duck River, Tenn., navigation-__-_-- ______. ____ _ _______--1236 Dudley Creek, N. Y ----------------------- ---------- 341 DuLac Bayou, La., navigation-_________--____ 714 Du Large Bayou, La., investigations-----------------716, 748 Duluth, Minn.: Engineering district __-- -- ------ __ _ --- 1407 Improvement of Duluth-Superior Harbor -------------------- 1411 Investigation--------------------------------------------- 1427 Dunkirk Harbor, N. Y.: Investigation-- -- ---------------------------------------- 1632 Navigation_ -------------------------------- ----------- 1607 Dunlap Creek, Pa., flood control------------ 1397 Dunn Creek and Crescent Lake, Fla., navigation-------- 583--------- Dupre Bayou, La., navigation___---------------- 714 Dutch Creek, Ark., investigation_------------------- - 945 Dutch Creek, Ill., flood control__-__ - _-- ---------- __ ____--- 1054 Dutch Island Harbor, R. I., investigation-------------- 114 Dutch Slough, Calif, investigations --------------------------- 1779, 1813 Duxbury Harbor, Mass., navigation-_--- ----------- _ 111._ Dyberry Reservoir, Dyberry Creek, Pa., flood control___ 304 Dyke Creek, N. Y., flood control - _ ___ 1636 Dymers Creek, Va., navigation -------------- -------- 381 E Eagle Creek, Ky., investigation- ......- _ --.........- -1301 Eagle Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control-------------- -1395 :INDEX XXVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Eagle Gorge Reservoir, Wash., flood control_---- 1947 Eagle Harbor, Mich., navigation_ 1427 Eagle Harbor, Wash., investigation_ _ __ 1940 Eagle Lake to Matagordo, Colorado River, Tex., flood control-------- -----.-------- 895 Eagletown Reservoir, Okla., investigation-------------_ 990 East Barre, Winooski River Basin, Vt., flood control .. 258 East Basin area, Los Angeles, investigation_ .......... 1671 East Bay Bayou, Tex.: Investigation----------------------------- 842 Navigation ----------------------------- 841 East Boothbay, Harbor, Maine, navigation_----- ---- 29 East Branch, Clarion River Reservoir, Ohio River Basin, Pa., flood control - 1370, 1395 East Brimfield Reservoir, Mass., flood control_ ---- - 126, 150 ____- East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek, Ill., flood control, investigation----------- --- 1005, 1028 E ast C h este r C reek , N . Y., n av igation -----------.. .. 157 East End Levee District, Ark., investigation ........... 945 East Fork Creek, Ky., investigation_ .. 1349 East Fork Reservoir, Ohio, flood control- 1297 East Greenwich Harbor Bay and Cove, R. I., investiga- tion_--- 114 East Hartford, Conn., flood control__ 133, 150 Eastland, Leon River, Tex., flood control_ __ ___ __ 875 East Liverpool, Ill., flood control _ 1534 East Lynn Reservoir, W. Va., flood control 1344 East Moline, Ill., investigation__ 1061 East of Hubly Bridge, Ill_ 1534 East Pass Channel, Fla., from Gulf of Mexico into Choc- tawhatchee Bay: Investigation__ 653 Navigation, flood control_ _...- 623 East Pearl River, Miss., navigation_ 652 East Peoria, Ill., flood control ...... 1534 East Poplar Bluff and Poplar Bluff, Mo., flood control- Eastport Harbor, Maine, investigation- -- 927 114 East Rainelle, Meadow River, Ohio, flood control_ 1347 East River, Brunswick Harbor, Ga., improvement ..... 504 - East River, N. Y.: Improvement, including Coenties Reef- 195 Investigation_ 246 East Rockaway (Debs) Inlet, N. Y., navigation .-.... 182 East St. Louis, Ill., flood control_ 1021 East Sidney Reservoir, N. Y., flood control_ 340 East Twin :Creek, Calif., flood control_ 1696 Eaton Wash, Calif., flood control_ 1674 Eau Gallie, Fla.: Navigation_ - 583 Investigations_____________ 585, 603 Echo Bay Harbor, N. Y., navigation_ 156 Edenton Harbor, N. C., navigation 474 Edenton, N. C., investigation 476 Edgartown Harbor, Mass., navigation__ 112 Edisto River, S. C.: Flood control _............................... 490 Navigation 488 Edmonds Harbor, Wash., investigation_ 1940 Edna, Tex., investigation _ 842 Edward MacDowell Reservoir, N. H., flood control ... 119, 121 Edwardsport, Ind., investigation ___ _ 1301 EXVIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Edwardsville, Pa., flood control__ 357 1------- Eel- River, Calif.: Flood control _. 1755 Investigation _ 1755 Eel River, Mass 58 Egegik River, Alaska, navigation 1990 Eight Mile Creek and Locust Creek, Ark., investigation- 788 Eight Mile Creek, Colo., flood control 889 Eightmile River, Conn_ 91 Elba, Ala., flood control_ 661 Elba, Minn., investigation_ 1097 Eldred, Pa., investigation __ 1400 Elfin Cove, Alaska, navigation 1990 Elizabeth City, N. C., investigation __ 435 Elizabeth River, N. J., navigation_ 227 Elizabeth River, Va.: Improvement of Norfolk Harbor, including Eastern, Southern, and Western Branches 422 Investigation____- 435 Elizabethtown, Ill., flood control _ 1295 Elk City (Table Mound) Reservoir, Kans., flood control- 981, 987 Elkhorn River Basin, Nebr., flood control, investigation 1174, 1175 Elkins, W. Va., flood control_ 1385, 1394 Elkport, Iowa, flood control__ 1060 Elk River, Ala. and Tenn.: Navigation 1236 Investigation___ 1253 Elk River, Md., navigation_ 277, 335 Elk River, W. Va., navigation, flood control_ 1317 Ellison Bay and Sister Bay, Door County, Wis., investi- gation_________________ 1493 Elm Creek, Okla., investigation ... 990 Elmira, N. Y., flood control 342 Elokomin slough, Washington, navigation 1872 Ely, Nev., investigation__ 1813 Embarrass River, Ill., investigation_ 1301 Emerald Wash and Live Oak Wash, Calif., flood control- 1673 Emergency flood control work. See districts. Emeryville Harbor, Calif., investigation_ 1747 Empire, La., improvement of waterway to the Gulf of Mexico 697 Empire, Ohio, flood control_ _ 1394 Empire, Oreg., investigation ..... 1873 Emporia, Kans., flood control_ 987 Endikill Creek, N. Y., investigation_ 246 England Pond levee unit, Illinois 1295 Enid flood protection, Okla., investigation_ 990 Enid Reservoir, Miss., flood control__ 2045 Entiat River, Wash___ ___ ___ 1942 Erie, Colo., flood control__ 1174 Erie County, Ohio, investigations__ 1632, 1644 Erie Canal, N. Y- 212 Erie Drainage Dist., Ill. and Wis., investigation_ 1061 Erie Harbor, Pa.: Investigation___ _ __.. 1632 Navigation__ 1604 Erie Lake, investigations 1493, 1524 1573, 1632 Escambia River, Fla.: Investigation __ 653 Navigation .... ---- 652 INDEX XXIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Esopus Creek and Tributaries, N. Y.: Flood Control__ _ ._ 257 Investigation_ _ ._ 259 Espanola, N. Mex., flood control 884, 889 Essex River, Mass., navigation_ 111 Estero River and Island, Fla., investigations 585, 603 Etna, Pa., flood control _ 1397 Etowah, River, Ga., flood control_ . _.. ____. . 656 Eudora, Kans., County Bridge at_ 1136 Eufaula Reservoir, Okla.: Flood control _ - 987 Investigation __ 990 Eustis Lake, Fla., investigations------------------- 585, 603 Evansville, Ind., flood control_ 1279, 1295 Everett Harbor, Wash., navigation 1914 Everglades, Fla.: Flood Control__ 593 Investigation__ 585 Excelsior Springs, Mo., investigation 1141 Exeter River, N. H., navigation_ ___ 111 Expenditures: Miscellaneous works 19 Rivers and harbors and flood control 2 F Favius River, Mo., flood control_ 1060 Fairbank, Pa., flood control___ 1397 Fairbanks, Alaska, flood control_ 1995 Fairfield, N. C., navigation --- 449 Fairhaven and New Bedford Harbors, Mass.: Investigations_ ___ 114, 151 Navigation_ 69 Fairmount Dam, Pa., navigation 271 Fairport Harbor, Ohio: Investigation .... 1632 Navigation 1596 Fajardo Harbor, P. R., navigation, investigation ....... 583, 585 Fall-Austin Reservoir. Ill _ __ . 1054 Fall Creek Dam, Willamette River Basin, Oreg 1896 Falling Spring Dam, Va., flood control 444 Fall hiver Basin, S. Dak., flood control - 1154, 1173 Fall River Harbor, Mass.: Investigation _ 114 Navigation 71 Fall River, Reservoir, Kans., flood control_ 967 - Falmouth Harbor, Mass., navigation--------------- 112 Falmouth Reservoir, Ky., flood control------------- 1297 Fancy Bluff Creek, Ga., navigation 507 Far Creek, N. C. navigation_ 456 Fargo-Moorhead, Minn. and N. Dak., flood control_ 1080 Farm Creek, Ill., flood control_ 1525, 1532 Farmdale Dam, Ill 1525 Farmers levee and drainage district, Illinois, flood control_ 1534 Farmington Reservoir, Calif., flood control 1786 Faulkner County, Ark., flood control ...... 943 Fayette-Bastrop Soil Conservation District, Tex., invest- igation 849 Fayetteville, Tenn., investigation ................. 1253 Feather River, Calif., navigation 1779 Federalsburg, Md., flood control__------------------ 366 XXD INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Federal Water Power Act, investigation and. supervision of projects ----- ---------------------- -------- -. 2079 Felsenthal Canal, Ark., navigation-...---------- -757 Fernandina Harbor, Fla., navigation --- -------------- 507 Fern Ridge Reservoir, Oreg., flood control- - _--------_- 1876, 1885 Ferrels Bridge Reservoir, Tex., flood control ----------- 721, 724 Fifteen Mile Bayou, Ark., investigation_--------------- 788 Fighting Island Channel, Detroit River, Mich., naviga- tion----------- -------------------------------- -------- 1551 Filberts Creek, N. C., investigation_----------------- .- 478 Finneys Creek, Va., investigation --------------------- 435 Fire Island Inlet, N. Y., navigation ------------------- 177,179 First Creek, Tenn., investigation-- _ _-------------------_ _ 1253 Fishermans Bay, Wash., investigation-----------_ ------------- _ 1940 Fishing Bay, Md., navigation - ------------------ _ 335 Fishing Creek, Md., navigation__ _ _--331, -_ 333 Fishing Creek, N. C., navigation- - - ------- 474 Fishing River, Mo., investigation_-------------- - 1141 Fish Lake, Ill., investigation _____------------ 1028 Fishtrap Reservoir, Ky., flood control____- ____ -____________ 1343 Fivemile River Harbor, Conn., navigation- Flagler Beach, Fla., investigation__ -- ____- _ _-----_ ____ _ 105 585 Flagler County, Fla., investigation_____- -_______ 603 Flat Pond, Maine_ .. _______ __________________- - 111 Flathead Lake, Mont., improvement of Polson Bay_--------------- 1940 Flathead River, Mont.: Investigation________ ______________1953 Navigation ----------------------------------------------- 1940 Fletcher and Sunshine Gardens levee unit, Indiana, flood control ------------------------------------------------- 1295 Flint Creek, Ala., investigation___ _________ - ___-_ _______ 1253 Flint River, Ala., and Tenn., investigation_----------------- 1253 Flint River, Ga. and Fla.: Investigation__----------------------------- _ 653. - Navigation --------------------------------- _ -- 615 Flood control, general .. .... - _---- - .. ------ 4 Florence, Kans. flood control- -___--__- .- -______987 Florida Barge danal_ --- ------------------ ___ -583 Florida Central and Southern, investigation, flood control_ 603, 593---------- Florida east coast, investigations --------------------- 585, 603 Floyd River, Iowa, investigation-------------------------------- 1175 Flushing Bay and Creek, N. Y.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 246 Navigation-------------------------- 162 Fly Creek, Ala., navigation ------------- 652 Follansbee, W. Va., flood control_ -------------- -____--1394 Folsom Reservoir, Calif., flood control_- - - - __---------- 1783 Fondulac Dam, Ill_ .. __ _1525 Fon du Lac Harbor, Wis., navigation -------------------------- _ 1440 Ford, Ky., navigation--------------_ _------- _ 1257 Forest River, N. Dak., flood control_ __--_ __ ___-__-_ 1095 Forked Deer River, Tenn., navigation, flood control- 784, 786- Forsyth, Mont., flood control -------------------------------- 1201, 1202 Fort Benning, Ga., lock and dam, navigation-----------_ 616 Fort Bragg, Calif., investigation --------------------------------- 1747 Fort Chartres and Ivy Landing Drainage Dist. No. 5, Ill., flood control ----------------------------------------1016, 1017 Fort Gaines Lock and Dam, Ga., navigation--... 617- Fort Gibson Bottom, Okla., flood control --------------- 987 ... Fort Gibson Reservoir, Okla., flood control - 975. INDEX XXXI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Fort Loudoun, Tenn., navigation ------------------------ 1231 Fort Madison, Iowa, harbor----------------------_ 1037 Fort Myers, Fla., investigation _ - - -585 ..-- ,,_--- Fort Peck Dam, Mont., navigation_----- -_------ ------ 1191 Fort Peck, Mont., engineering district- --------------- - 1191 Fort Pierce Harbor, Fla.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 585 Navigation ---------------------------------- 533, 538 --------- Fort Point Channel, Mass --------------------------- 47- Fort Randall Reservoir, S. Dak., flood control--------,l_ _---- 1157, 1159 Fort Smith, Arkansas River, Ark.: Flood control--- _---------------------_ 943---------- Navigation ----------------------------------- 950--------- Fort Supply Reservoir, Okla., flood control ------------ 959--------- Fort Towson Dam, Okla., investigation__ ------ _ _- - 990 Fort Wayne, Ind., investigations__ ---------------------- 1493, 1524 1573 Fort Worth floodway, Texas, flood control--_---- _ 857,865--------- Fort Worth, Tex., engineering district----------------- 851---------- Forty Fort, Pa., flood control_ -------------- 354 Fountain Bluff, Ill., flood control_ __1-------------------1012 Fountain Que Bouille River, Colo., flood control-------- 891---------- Fourche Island, Ark., flood control_ ___-- 921 Fourche La Fave River, Ark., flood control ---------- -924. - Fowl River, Ala., investigations _------------- -- 653---------- Fox River, Ill. and Wis.: Locks and Dams ----------------------------- ---- 1441 Investigations------------------------_--------_ -------- 1493, 1495 1535 Navigation-------------------_ ------------------------ 1439 Francois Bayou, La., flood control_ 744- Frankfort Harbor, Mich., navigation__ ----- -------------- 1484 Frankfort, Kans., investigation------- -------------------------- 1141 Frankfort, Ky., flood control_ --- ___ _____-_----------1257, 1295 Franklin to the Mermentau River, La., navigation ------ 685- -- Franklin Falls Reservoir, N. H., flood control--_- -- _ -119, 120 --------- Franklin, Va., navigation _ ___ __------- __ - 432 Franks Tract, Calif., investigations- _ -- _------- -------- 1779, 1813 Frazeyburg Reservoir, Ohio, flood control------------------- ----- 1344 Freeport Harbor, Tex.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 842---------- Navigation ---------------------------------- 826-------- Freeport on Pecatonica River, Ill., flood control------------------ 1060 Freeport, Pa., flood control_ --------------------------------- 1394 French Broad and Little Pigeon Rivers, Tenn., navigation ---------- 1236 French Broad River, Tenn., and N. C., investigation_-------- 1253 French Creek Reservoir, Pa., flood control, investigations _- _ -1395, 1400 French Lick, and West Baden Springs, Ind., investigation----------- 1301 Frenchman Bayou, Ark., investigation_- - _-----788---------- Friday Harbor, Wash., investigation___---------- -------- 1940 Friendly, W. Va., flood control_----------- ---------------------- 1342 Front Cove, Va., investigation ---------------- 435 ------ Front Royal, Va., investigation____--- ______-_ 405_- - Fruitvale Ave. Bridge, Calif., investigation--- ...------- .----- -1747 Fullerton Dam, Calif., flood control__-- 1690, 1693 Fullerton, Ky., flood control--------- - - _------------------ 1342 Fulton, Ark., flood control, navigation---------------- 950, 667 --------- Funds advanced for river and harbor improvements and for flood control works- - - - - - - - ------------ 21 --- _ ---- XXXII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 G Gadsden, Ala., flood control------------------ - 662 Galax, Va., flood control____________________ _-_ 1329,1342 Galena River, Ill., flood control - _ _ 1053, 1060° Galien River, Berrien County, Mich., investigation __ 1535 Galion Bayou, La., flood control___-- __-_- ___--_ 744 Galere Bayou, Miss., navigation___----_--------_- 652 Gallatin River, Mont., investigation_ _ _____ 1203 Gallipolis, Ohio, flood control, investigation_---- 1317, 1342 Navigation ------------------- ---- 1313 Gallup, N. Mex., investigation___ .. = 1703. Galveston Bay and Harbor, Tex.: Improvement of Galveston Channel--------------_ 806 Improvement of Galveston-Texas City Channel Improvement of harbor entrance_----------------- --- 810 806 Investigations - __ ----- 842, 843 Galveston-Brazoria Soil Conservation District, Tex., -- --- 7 investigation------------------------------------- 849 Galveston County, Tex., beach erosion study----------- 843 Galveston, Tex., engineering district_---------------- 793 Garfield, Utah, Great Salt Lake, investigation-___ - 1779 Garrison, N. Dak., engineering district__ 1181 Garrison Reservoir, N. Dak., flood control ___ 1182, 1183 Garrows Bend, Mobile River, Ala., navigation---------- 629 Garza-Little Elm Dam, Tex.: Flood control_- _-------------------- - 857, 859--------- Investigation__------------- 856 Gasconade River, Mo.: Investigation______ __ 1141 Flood control_ _ 1109 Navigation_ 1108 Gastineau Channel, Alaska, navigation- 1990 Gaston Reservoir, Va. and N. C., flood control --- 438 Gate Creek Dam, McKenzie Basin, Oreg- 1876, Gates Creek, Okla., investigation_ 990 Gathright Reservoir and Falling Spring Reregulating Dam, James River Basin, Va., flood control-__ .... 444- - - Gauley River, W. Va., navigation ____ -1317 Gavins Point, S. Dak. and Nebr.: Flood control_ _ 1157, 1162 Investigations._____ _ 1152, 1175 Gaysville Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control 132--------- Genegantslet Reservoir, Genegantslet Creek, N. Y., flood control -- 338 General Joe Wheeler, Tenn., navigation_ 1231 Generals Cut, Ga__ 494 Genesee River, Pa. and N. Y.: Flood control 1636 Investigations 1364, 1633, 1645 Navigation 1620 Geneva, N. Y., investigation_ 1645 Genoa, Nebr., flood control_________ 1174 Georges River Maine, navigation_ 111 Georgetown Harbor, S. C., navigation__ 481 Gering and Mitchell Valley, Colo., Wyo., and Nebr., investigation__________ 117.5 Gest, Ky., navigation_ 1257 INDEX XXXIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Gila River, Ariz. and N. Mex.: Flood control_-------------------------------------------- 1696 Investigation _ __ _ 1703 Gilbert Run, Md., investigation ____ -___ _________ 405 Gill Township levee unit, Indiana, flood control---------, __ _ __ 1300 Gillespie Dam, Ariz., investigation------------------------------ 1703 Gillett, Ark., flood control____- __ -_________---_ 777 Gimlet Creek, Ill., investigations_______________________ 1028, 1535 Girtys Run, Pa., investigation_ ._____________ -- __ 1400 Gladstone Harbor, Mich., navigation ----------------------------- 1492 Glasgow, Mont.: Flood control_- ________ -- __- -- ____-_____--_ 1201, 1202 Investigatio n_ _ __ ___ __ __ __ 1203 Gleason Creek, Nev., investigation____------ 1814 Glen Cove Creek, N. Y., navigation_----------- _ --- 164 Glen Cove Harbor, N. Y., navigation _-___-_____---_ 245 Glorietta Bay, Calif., investigation1______________----- ----- 1671 Gloucester Harbor, and Annisquam River, Mass., navi- gation_ ------------------------------------------- 41 Goat Island Reservoir, Ga. and S. C., flood control- 508. Golconda, Ill., flood control --------------------------------- 1295, 1300 Gold Beach, Oreg., investigation_ .. __________________ ___ 1873 Gold Creek, Alaska: Investigation --------------------------------------------- _ _ __ __ 1996 Flood control_-------------------------------------------- 1997 Golden, Colo., investigation__ _______________________1175 Golden Eagle, and West Point, Ill., Mo., investigation__-_ --- -_ 1003 Golden Meadow, La., investigation_____ _____ _____ 716 Goldsboro, Neuse River, N. C., flood control-----------_______ 478 Goose Creek, S. C., navigation ____ ._____________.n 483 5 Goose Creek, Md., investigation ________ .. ______ _ 336 Gordon Creek, Hattiesburg, Miss., flood control-...... 662 Gordon Pass, Fla., investigation__________________- ___ 585 Gordon River, Fla., investigation__ 03 6----------------- Gordon Landing, Lake Champlain, Vt., navigation... 245 Goshen Creek, N. J., navigation ------------------------- 302 Gosport Harbor, N. H., navigation ------------------ 38 Investigation_ _ ------------------------------------ 246 Navigation- ------------------------ 192 Grand Bayou, La., investigation-----------_ 716 ---------- Grand Bayou Pass, La., navigation 7--------------------714 Grand Caillou Bayou, La.: Investigations- -- - 716, 749____ Navigation -------- ------------------------ 714 Grand County, Colo., investigation---------------_ 1703 ------- Grand Ecaille, La., investigation;_ v ------ _ 716 _----_ Grand Forks-East Grand Forks, Minn., and N, Dak., flood control--- - --------- ------ 1080 Grand Haven Harbor and River, Mich, navigation; investigation-_ ----- ------------- 1472, 1493 Grand Marais, Mich., improvement of harbor of refuge__----- 1407 Grand Marais Harbor, Minn., navigation---_ -------- 1425 Grand (Neosho) River Basin, Kans----_ _ _-926,-- 971---------- Grand Prairie region, Arkansas, investigations --------- 778, 916 __ Grand River, Ohio, investigation; navigation--..... 1364, 1400, 1597 Grand River, Mich.: Investigation_ _ -- - 1495 Navigation_ 1472 XXXIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Grand River, Mo., investigation, flood control .....- 1141, 1109 Grand River, .N. Dak. and S. Dak., investigations-.. -- . 1152, 1175 Grand Tower, Ill., flood control_ -- ________________- ___ - - 1011 Grand. Traverse Bay Harbor, Mich., navigation ------------------ 1421 Grand View Bay, N. Y., navigation__ ___-___- -____-- ______-- 1631 Grandview, Ind., flood control-----_______ ---- _- _ 1295 Grande Ronde River, and Valley, Oregon, investigation, flood control------------ ------------- ---- _______ 1976, 1966 Grannis Crossing Bridge, Mont __ 1204 Grant Parish below Colfax, La., flood control _ 721, 747 Granville, Pa., flood control------------------------------------ 1402 Grapevine Reservoir, Tex., flood control--------------- 857, 861 - Grasse River (Massena), N. Y., navigation _- -- __---------------1631 Grassy Creek, Ind., flood control--_.. ---- - ---__ __--- -- __ 1305 Grays Harbor and River, Wash.: Investigation---------------------------------- 1941 Navigation.------------------------------------------ 1872, 1931 Grays Reef Passage, Mich., navigation_------- __----_____- 1492 Great Basin, Nevada and Utah, investigation --------------------- 1814 Great Bend, Kans., investigation, flood control--------- 891, 893 Great Bridge, Va., navigation_ ____--- - - 431 Great Chazy River, N. Y., navigation-------__ _ - ----- -245 Great Egg Harbor River, N. J., investigation--- 303 Great Kills, Staten Island, N. Y., navigation----------- 230 Great Lakes: Investigations - ---------------------------------------- 1427, 1493, 1573, 1633 Waterway to Hudson River, improvement --------- 212 Great Lakes-Atlantic Tidewaters Deep Waterway, inves- tigations ------------------------------------ 246 1633 Great Meadows, N. J., flood control_ ________-______ 307 Great Miami River, Ind., flood control-. __---------- _ - 1297 Great Pee Dee River, S. C.: Investigation_-------------------------------- 491 Navigation ---------------------------- 488 Great Salt Lake, Utah, investigations ------------------------ _ -1779, 1814 Great Salt Plains Reservoir, Okla... --------------------- 963 Great Salt Pond, Block Island, R. I., navigation _...-... 82 Great Sodus Bay Harbor, N. Y., navigation-- _- ---- 1622 Great South Bay, N. Y., navigation------------------- 177 Greeley, Colo., investigation _____________________-_1175 Green, Barren and Nolin Rivers and Bear Creek, Ky., navigation, investigation_____ __- __ - -____-_ - 1259, 1263 Green Bay Harbor, Wis., navigation_-------------- _ - ------- _ 1437 Green Bay, Iowa, flood control -__---- -------- ------------ 1060 Greene, N. Y., flood control -------------------------- 369 Greenfield Bayou levee unit, Indiana, flood control_------- _ _ -- 1295, 1304 Green Horn Creek, Rye, Colo., flood control ------------ 889 Green Island, Iowa, flood control_--- .----- - --- -- 1060 Green Peter Dam, Oreg ------------------------------------ 1876, 1887 Greenport Harbor, N. Y., navigation-_____- - -_______ 171 Green River Basin, Ill., investigation_-........... -_ -- 1061 Green River, Ky.: Flood control-- ---- --------------------- 1297 Investigation --------------------------------------------- 1263 Navigation ------------------------------------ _ ------- 1259 Green River, Mass., investigation--------------------- 151 Green River, Wash., flood control___ ___-------------- 1947 Green River, Wyo., investigation_ 1703 Greenup, Ky.. flood control_ 1342 INDEX 'XXV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Greenwich Bay, and Cove, R. I.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 115 Navigation ------------------------------------. 112 Greenwich Cove, Conn., investigation--__- - 115 Greenwich Harbor, Conn., navigation_ - -- ----- 108 Greers Ferry Reservoir, Ark.: Flood control .... ------- - - -- -- -- 938 Investigation ----------------------------------- 945 Gregory drainage district, Missouri, flood control- - -- ------ 1060 Grenada Reservoir, Miss., flood control--------_ _------ --------- 2045 Greybull, Wyo., flood control_ _____ --- __ _ - -________1199 Greycliff Bridge on Yellowstone River--------------------------_ 1204 Griffin Lake, Fla., investigations____ -__ ____- 585, 603 Grosse Tete Bayou, La., navigation__ - ----- 714 Gurnet Point to Pemberton Point, Mass__--_- - - - 115 Guadalupe River, Calif., investigation__- 1755 Guadalupe River, Tex.: Canyon Reservoir ---------------------------- 871 Improvement to Victoria- -- - -- - - - - -876 Investigations_--------------------------- _ 856, 876 Navigation_ ------------- --- 876 Guayanes Harbor, P. R., navigation-___ ___ ____ - 583 Guemes Channel, Wash- - -_- ------------- 1909 Guilford Creek, Va., investigation ...- ____- ____- -_ 336 Guilford Harbor, Conn., navigation.- ------ 112 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway between Apalachee Bay, Fla., and the Mexican border: Galveston District_ ------------- -799 Investigations_ --------- _ ----- 716, 843 Mobile District_ ------- ------------------- 610 New Orleans District_ - - ---------------------- 673 Gulf of Mexico, Fla.: Investigation __----------------------------_ 585 Navigation 6-----------------------------------623 Gulfport Harbor, Miss.: Investigations___----------------- - _ 653 Navigation ------------------------------------ 647 Gull Lake Reservoir, Minn- - --------- - - - 1068 Gunnison River, Colo., investigation-_ _____- --- 1703 Guntersville, Tenn., navigation__ - ---- 1231 Gustavus Harbor, Alaska, investigation-- ------ --------- ---- 1992 Guthrie, Okla., investigation-___ _____-----------_ 990 - Guyandot River, W. Va., navigation _ --------- _ 1317 Guyandot Reservoir, W. Va., flood control-------- ---------- 1343 Gypsum Creek, Kans., investigation-_ _----- - - 1141 H Hackensack River, N. J.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 259 Navigation ------------------------------------ 219 Hacks Creek, Va., investigation--------_ 396- Hadley Creek, Ill., flood control___ --- ___---------- --- 1054 Hager. Slough, Special Drainage District, Ill.: Flood control----- -------------------- ---------- 1528 Investigation__. -- -_________-------1535 Haines Canyon, Los Angeles River Basin _----- -- _ --------- 1673 Haines Harbor, Alaska, investigation-__-___-___---- 1992 Hales Bar, Tenn-------------- --------------------- 1231 Halfmoon Bay, Calif., navigation_ -- --------- 1746 Half Moon Shoal, Mass_-------- ---- -65---------. XXXVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Hallettsville, Texas, flood control-_--- - --- -- 875 Hamburg, Ill., boat harbor opposite -_- __ 1037 Hamburg, Iowa, flood control_ 1174 Hamburg Township, N. Y., investigation_ 1633 Hamlin Beach, N. Y., investigation_ 1633 Hammersley Inlet, Wash., navigation- ------ 1940 Hammond Bay Harbor, Mich., navigation _ 1572 Hammondsport, Oswego River Basin, N. Y., flood control- 1644 :Hampton Beach, N. H., beach erosion control study ... 115- Hampton Creek, Va.: Investigation ------------------------------ 435 Navigation_----- -------------------------- 434 Hampton River and Harbor, N. H., investigation_ 115 Hampton Roads, Va.: Improvement of approaches to Norfolk Harbor-_ 427 Removal of drift -------------------------- 427 Hanapepe River, T. H.: Beach erosion study--------- --------------- 1747 Flood control------------------ ------------ 1751 Hanging Rock, Ohio, flood control_ 1342 Hanna, La., flood control_---------------------- 726 Hannaberry Lake area, Ark., investigation___ 778 Hanna Reef, Tex., navigation 841 Hannibal, Mo., harbor 1037 Hansen flood control basin_ 1673 Hanson Lock and Canal, La_ 685, 686 Happy Creek, Va., investigation---------------- 405 Harbor at Pine Orchard, Branford, Conn., investigation - 115 Harbor Beach, Mich., harbor of refuge- 1561 Harbor Island Basin, Tex., navigation___ 832 Harbor of Refuge, Ausable River, Mich- 1558 Harbor of Refuge, Delaware Bay, Del., navigation ..... 302 Harbor of Refuge, Nantucket, Mass 111 Harbor of Refuge, Seward, Alaska, navigation_ 1983 Harbor of Refuge at Block Island, R. I., navigation .... 80 Harbor of Refuge at Point Judith, and Point Judith Pond, R. I.: Investigation___----__ ------------- 115 Navigation_------------ ------------------ 78 Hardin, Mont., flood control_ 1204 Harkers Point Basin, N. C., investigation_ 475 Harlan County Reservoir, Nebr., flood control_ 1109, 1124, 1182 Harlem, Mont., flood control 1202 Harlem River, N. Y., navigation_ 2011-------- Harlingen, Tex.: Investigation------------------------ ----- 843 Navigation 802 Harpers Ferry, W. Va., flood control_ 405 Harraseeket River, Maine, navigation__ 111 Harrisburg, Ill., flood control_ 1295, 1300 Harris Lake, Fla., investigation_ 587, 604 Harrison, Ark., investigation ____........ ... 945 Harrison County, Miss., beach erosion study ---- 654 Shore protection project_ 644 Harrisonburg, La., navigation_ 757 Harrisonville and Ivy Landing drainage and levee district No. 2, Illinois, flood control_ 1018 Harrisville Harbor, Mich., navigation_ 1572 Harry L. Englebright (Upper Narrows) Reservoir, Calif_ 2011 INDEX XXXVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Hartford, Conn.: Flood control_ _. .. ._. 133, 146 Investigation_ .. .. 115 Navigation_ . 90 Hartford, Kentucky, navigation __ 1489 Hartford, W. Va., flood control_ 1342 Hartwell Reservoir, Ga., and S. C., flood control....... 508, 509 Harvey Lock, La_ 676 Hashamomuck Creek, Long Island, N. Y., investigation_ 246 Haskell, Okla., Flood Control_ 994 Hassayampa River, Ariz., investigation_-- 1703 Hastings, Minn., harbor____- -____ - _ ---- -- - 1037 Hatchett Creek, Fla., investigation__ 585 Hatchie River, Miss., investigation, flood control ...... 786, 788 Hatteras Inlet, N. C., investigation_ 475 Haulover Inlet, Fla., investigation, navigation ......... 533, 586 Havre, Mont., flood control__ 1198 Havre de Grace, Md., investigation_ 336 Hawaiian Islands, Coasts of, investigation- 1747 Hawesville, Ky., flood control_ 1276, 1295 Haysi Reservoir, Va., flood control__ 1343 Hay Creek, S. Dak. and Wyo., investigation- 1175 Hay, (West) Harbor, N. Y., navigation_ 112 Hays, Kansas, investigation_ 1141 Hazen, N. Dak., flood control_ 1187 Head of Passes, La___ 689 Heart River, N. Dak., investigation, flood control ...... 1185, 1187 Heidelberg, Ky., Navigation 1257 Heise-Roberts area, Snake River, Idaho: Flood control-- 1966, 1967 Investigation _ 1976 Helenwood and Devils Jump, Ky., and Tenn., investiga- tion_ --- 1253 Hell Gate, East River, N. Y., investigation -- - 246 Hellen Creek, Md., navigation_ __ 395--------- Hempstead County levee district No. 1, Arkansas, flood control .- - -- .. 721, 747 Hempstead Harbor, N. Y., navigation-.- - 163 Henderson County, Ill., flood control-__ 1060 Henderson, N. Y., investigation-- 1633 Henderson River, Ill., flood control_ 1060 Henderson, W. Va., flood control_ 1342 Hendricks Harbor, Maine___ 111 Hendry Creek, Fla., investigation_ 604 Hennepin, Ill., flood control_____ 1534 Henry T. Rainey Dam, Ill., navigation__ 1035 Herbster, Wis., investigation_ 1427 Heron Bay, Ala., investigation___ 654 Herreid, S. Dak., flood control__ 1154 Herring Bay, Md., navigation_ __ 335 Herring Creek, Md., investigation __ 396 Heyburn Reservoir, Okla., flood control_ 965 Hickory Creek, Okla., investigation_ 990 Hidalgo County, Tex., investigation______ 849 Higgins and Coldwater Canyons, Ballona Creek Basin - 1674 Higginsport, Ohio, flood control_ 1295 High Bridge, Ky., navigation 1257 Highland Creek, Ky., investigation_ 1301 High Springs, Fla., investigation _._ 586 Hildebrand Lock and Dam, Monongahela River- 1361 Hillsboro Bay, Canal, River, and Inlet, Fla., navigation - 565 277309-5--voL. 1--66 XXXvIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Hills Creek, Dam, Oreg _ 1876, 1879 Hillsdale Drainage Dist., Ill. and Wis., investigation 1261 Hilo Harbor, T. H.: Investigation- 1747 Navigation - 1744 Hilton Head Island, S. C., investigation 508 Hingham Harbor and Bay, Mass., navigation 52, 56 Hiwassee River, Tenn., navigation_ 1236 Hockingport, Ohio, flood control___ 1342' Hocking River, Ohio: Investigation _ 1347 Reservoirs 1343 Hodges Village Reservoir, Mass., flood control ......... 126 Hogan Reservoir, Calif., flood control 1786 Holbrook Levee, Little Colorado River, Ariz., flood control _ __ __ 1701 Holden Beach, N. C., investigation 475 Holdens Creek, Va., investigation ... 336 Holland Harbor, Mich.: Investigation - 1493 Navigation_ - 1470 IHolley Dam, Oreg - 1876 Hollywood, Fla., investigation_ 604 Holmes River, Fla., navigation__________________ 652 Holston River, Tenn., navigation_ 1236 Holyoke and Springfield, Mass.: Flood control_ 133, 143 Investigation_ -- --- 115 Homer Harbor, Alaska, investigation__ - - 1992: Homme Reservoir and Dam, N. Dak., flood control__ 1077, 1084 Homochitto River, Miss.: Flood control_ 775 Navigation ------------- 762 Homosassa River, Fla., navigation_ 583 Honey Creek levee unit, Indiana, flood control- 1295 Honey Hill Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, N. H., flood control .. ..__-. .. . ... .. . . .... 132, 150 Honga River, Md., navigation_ 321 Honolulu, Hawaii: Investigation ...... 1748 Harbor, navigation- 1738 Hood Canal, Wash., investigation_ 1941 Hood River, Oreg., bridges_ 1836 Hooker dam site, Ariz., and N. Mex., investigation_ 1703, Hoonah Harbor, Alaska, investigation_ 1992. Hoosic River Basin, N. Y., flood control 251 Hoosick Falls, N. Y., flood control_ 251 Hopewell, Va., investigation_ 435 Hopkinsville, Ky., investigation_ 1253 Hopkinton-Everett Reservoir, N. H., flood control______ 150 Hopper dredge replacement_ 301 Hoquiam River, Wash., navigation _ 1940 Hoquiam, Wash., flood control_ 1953 Hords Creek Reservoir, Tex., flood control_ 869 Hornell, N. Y., flood control_ 339, 346 Horn Harbor, Va., navigation_ _ 434 Horseshoe Cove, Fla., navigation 583 Horton and Dutch Creeks, The Sny Basin, Ill., flood control ........... ....... . - 1054 Hoskins Creek, Va., navigation_ ______ 383 - INDEX XXXIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Hot Springs, Fall River Basin, S. Dak., flood control-------------- 1155, 1201 Houma, La., outlets to open waters of Gulf of Mexico, investigations_- ----------------------------- 717, 749 Housatonic River, Conn.: Flood control--- -- ------------- ------- 150 Investigation-.. - - ------------ 151 Navigation_----------------------------------- 98 Houston to Galveston Ship Channel, Tex.: Investigations- -_______--------- 843, 849 Navigation _ --- 814 Howard Farms-Reno Beach Area, Ohio, flood control-_ __ _ 1578 Howell Mill Shoals Dam, Ala_ 631 Hubly Bridge, Sangamon River, Ill., flood control-_ - - -- - 1534 Hudson Harbor, Wisconsin_ _____-- ___--_1072 Hudson River, Fla., navigation________ -__-__- 583 Hudson, Mohawk and Waterford Rivers, N. Y., flood control-----------------_ ------------------------ 258 Hudson River, N. Y.: Improvement above New York---_____ -- - ____ -_ 208 Improvement at New York_ ----------------- _ 203 Investigations-- -- - __----- 246, 259 Roundout Harbor, improvement___ __________- 206 Waterway to Great Lakes-enlargement of New York State Barge Canal_____________ _______ 212 Hueneme, Calif., investigation ----- --- ------ 1671 Huerfano River, Colo., investigation_______ - _____ 891 Hugo Reservoir, Kiamichi River, Okla., flood control9.. 983, 988------- Hulah Reservoir, Okla ___---- -------- 970 Hull Creek, Va., investigation_ -------- 396 Humacoa Playa, Punta Santiago, P. R., investigation__ 586 Humbolt Bay, River, and Harbor, Calif.: Investigation----------------------------------- ---------- 1748 Navigation_------------------------------------------- 1709 Humboldt County, Calif., investigations_- __ - __ _ ____------1756, 1814 Humboldt, Kans., flood control______________________ 987 Humboldt River, Nev., flood control_ - - _ - - -_ 1813 Humphreys, Clanton, and Shawnee Creeks, Ky., investi- gation---------------------------------------------------- 1301 Hunters Run, Ohio, investigation -------------- ----------------- 1347. Huntington Harbor, N. Y., navigation ----------------- 166 Huntington, W. Va.: Engineering district_______ _______-____ ____-1307 Flood control______ ___ ___----______------- ___ 1333, 1342 Huntsville, Ala., investigation-__--- -- -- ______-- ----- _____ - 1253 Huot, Minn., investigation_ ---------------------------- 1098 Huron County, Ohio, investigation -------------------- 1645 Huron Harbor, Ohio, navigation_____ ____ ____--------------1587 Huron Lake, investigation_-- ------------------------------ -- 1573 Huron River, Mich., investigation------------------------------ 1580 Hurricane Ditch, Ark., flood control ________________--786 Hutchinson, Kans.: Flood control_------------------ ---------- 952 Investigation _ ---- ----------- 990 Hutchinson River (East Chester Creek), N. Y 157 Hyannis Harbor, Mass., investigation________-___-__-_ 112 Hydaburg Harbor, Alaska, investigation_______________________ 1992 Hydraulic Mining, regulation of______________________----------- 2008 Hylebos Waterway, Tacoma Harbor, Wash-____ __________ -_____ 1927 Hyndman Borough, Pa., investigation - ----------------- 405- - - XI: . INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 I Tao Stream, T. H., investigation__ -------------------------------- 1756 Ice Harbor at Marcus Hook, Pa., navigation ------------ 302 Ice Harbor at New Castle, Del., navigation ------------ 302 Ice Harbor Dam, Snake River--------------------------------_ 1960 Illuliuk Harbor, Alaska, navigation ------------------------------ 1990 Illinois and Mississippi Canal, Ill.: Locks ----------------------------------------- 1049 Navigation ----------------------------------------------- 1048 Illinois River, Ill.: Flood control__________________________________________ 1532, 1534 Investigations ----------------------------------- 990 1003, 1028, 1524, 1535 Illinois Waterway, Illinois: Investigation_ ----------------------------------------- 1003, 1524 Locks and Dams----------------------------------------- 1516 Navigation ---------------------------------------------- 1512 Imperial and San Diego County, Calif., investigation --------------- 1703 Imperial River, Fla., investigation ___ ________- - -_ -604 Inactive Canalized Waterways __ __--------------- 4 Index, Tex.: Flood control--------------------------------- 985 Investigation__ ------------------------------ 90 Indiana Harbor, Ind., improvement- ----_____-____-_______ -__ 1507 Indianapolis, Indiana, flood control ------------------------------ 1285 Indiana shore of Lake Michigan, investigation_--_ --------- _ 1524 Indiana Bay, Wash., investigation_ ______________-- - -- _ 1941 Indian Creek, Ill., investigation, flood control ------------------- 1028, 1032 Indian Creek, Ind., investigation -------------------------------- 1301 Indian Creek Watershed, Iowa, investigation_-----------------_ 1175 Indian Ford Dam, Wis ---------------------------------------- 1060 Indian Harbor, Maine_ - - - - 24 Indian- Ledge, Matinicus, Maine, investigation --------- 115 Indianola, Republican River, Nebr., flood control ---------------- 1109, 1141 Indian River, Fla., investigations, navigation---------- 586, 604, 539 Indian River Inlet and Bay, Del., navigation----------- 284 Indian River Inlet to Rehoboth Bay, Del., Waterway_-_ 302 Indian Rock Dam, Pa., flood control_------------- 363 Industrial Canal, New Orleans, La., investigation_ 717 Industry, Pa., flood control_- --------------- ---------- _ 1394 Inland Waterway, from: Chincoteague Bay to Delaware Bay, Del_ 302 Between Jefferson, Tex., and Shreveport, La 668 Between Rehoboth Bay and Delaware Bay, DeL -_ 282 Delaware River to Chesapeake Bay--- --------- _ 277 From Empire, La., to Gulf of Mexico---- 697 Franklin to Mermentau River, La_ --- _____-_ 685 Intracoastal Waterway to Bayou Dulac, La -------- 114 Plum Island Sound to Annisquam River, Mass., in- vestigation ----------------------------------- 115 White Lake to Pecan Island, La_--------------_ 4 Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Lock, La__ - __- - 676 International Boundary Waters--__------_ _ ------ _ 2082 Interoceanic Canal surveys__----- ------------------------------ 2077 Intracoastal Waterway: Between Apalachee Bay, Fla., and the Mexican Border- ----------------------------------- 610, 673, 799 INDEX XLI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Intracoastal Waterway-Continued Between Norfolk, Va., and the St. Johns River, Fla_ 428, 447, 479, 493, 515 Boston to Long Island Sound, investigation -------- 115 Caloosahatchee River to Anclote River, Fla ....... 560 Cross-Florida Barge Canal-__ - ------ ____- --- 583 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, navigation ----------- 610 Investigations ------------------------------- 586, 604-----__-- Jacksonville to Miami, Fla. 528 Long Island, N. Y ------------------------------ 176 Miami to Key West, Fla- _ _________-__ ___ 553 Mississippi River to Bayou Teche, La---__ --- _ 714 New Jersey_ -------------------------- ------ 298 Okeechobee Waterway ------- _ __ _ -_ ----- 554 Between Pamlico Sound and Beaufort Harbor, N. C 459 Tombigbee-Tennessee Rivers Waterway --- 639 Iola, Kans., flood control-----_ _ ------- -987 Iowa River, Minn. and Iowa, investigation, flood con- trol -------------------------------------------------- 1061, 1053 -------- Ipswich River, Mass., navigation--- 111 Iron Canyon (Table Mountain) Dam Sacramento River----------- 1781 Irondequoit Bay, N. Y., investigation____---__-- -__ -_ 1633 Ironton, Ohio, flood control_-- --- __ _________ - ___ 1342, 1346 Irrigation policy------------------------------------ 6 Irvington Harbor, N. Y., navigation__---_ __- - - -__ 245 Isabella Reservoir, Calif., flood control__ __- - - __- -__ -_____ 1806 Island Creek, Md., navigation_____ ______ ______ 335, 395 Island End River, Mass ___________---------------46 Island levee unit, Indiana, flood control _ _------------ _----_ 1295. Isle au Haut Thoroughfare, Maine_ ---------------- _ 111 Isle La Plume, Wis., investigation______ - - ______ - -- ___ 1075; Isles of Shoals Harbor, Maine and N. H., navigation ... 38 Israel River, N. H., investigation_____________-_____ 151 Ithaca, Oswego River Basin, N. Y., flood control----------------- 1644 Investigation__ ___________-_ ______-- _ 1645 Ivy Landing, Ill., flood control_------------__ ___ ____ -- -____ 1016 J Jackson Creek, Va., navigation__--- ___--------_ 395 Jackson Hole, Wyo., flood control------------------------------ 1966 Jackson, Ky., flood control_-------------__ ______ __ 1271, 1295 Jackson Lock and Dam, Ala., navigation--------------- 636 Jackson, Miss., Pearl River at, flood control 659 Jacksonville, Fla.: Engineering district____ ____---------__ _ 515--------- Harbor ----------------------------- - 517 Investigation of waterways_ -------------- --- 586 Jacksonville to Miami Intracoastal Waterway: Investigation ---------------- _ ------------------ 586 Navigation ------------------------------------ 528 Jamaica Bay, N. Y., navigation_______ -_________- 183 James River, N. Dak. and S. Dak., investigation----------------- 1175 James River, Va.: Investigation__----------------------------------- 446 Navigation ------------------------------------ 416---------- James River Basin, Va., flood control ----------------- 444 Jamestown Reservoir, N. Dak., flood control_-------------- _ ----- 1187 Janesville, and Indian Ford Dams, Wis., flood control-- - --- -1060 Jefferson Barracks, Mo., investigation -------- _- .-- -- - - 1028 XLII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Jefferson County drainage districts, Tex., investigations_ 843, 849 _____ Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin Rivers, Mont.: --------------------------------------------- Investigation__ 1203 Flood control --------------------------------------------- 1204 Jefferson-Shreveport Waterway, La. and Tex.: Investigations ------------------------------- 717, 749 ___ Navigation- _---- -- - - - - - 668 Jeffersonville-Clarksville, Ind., flood control_--------- ____ 1271, 1295 Jemez Canyon Dam and Reservoir, N. Mex., flood con- trol------------------ ______ --- --------------------- 886 Jemez Creek, N. Mex., flood control------------ 886 Jenks, Okla., flood control 987 Jenkins Creek, Md., investigation---------_ 336 Jennings Beach, Conn., navigation--------___ 112 Jessamine Creek Reservoir, Ky., flood control_-- -- - - - 1297 Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam, Ga., navigation- - -- 617 Joanna Reservoir, Mo., flood control--_________ ____ __________ 1025 John A. Hulen Camp, Tex., investigation -------------- 843 John Day Dam, Oreg. and Wash.: Navigation------------------------------------------- 1872 Investigations ---------------------------------------- 1873, 1899 John Day River Area Clatsop County, Oreg., investigation 1899 ----------- John Drainage Dist., Oreg ------------------------------------- 1893 John H. Kerr Reservoir, Va. and N. C., flood control_ 439 John Martin Reservoir, Arkansas River, Colo., flood control_ 881 Johns and Kingfisher Creeks, Okla., investigation__ 990 Johns Creek, Ky., flood control, investigation __ __ __ _ 1334, 1347 Johns Island, S. C., investigation_____________________ 491 Johnsonburg, Pa., flood control______________________ ____ 1372, 1394 Johnson Creek, Oreg -------------------------------------- 1876, 1889 Johnsons Bayou, La., navigation_____________________ 841 Johnsons River, Conn_____________________ ______100 Johnstown, Pa., flood control__________________________ 1378, 1394 Jonathan and Moxahala Creeks, investigation-------------------- 1347 Jones Bluff Lock and Dam, Ala_____ ______________ 631 Jones Inlet, N. Y., navigation______________________-_ 180 .Jonesville, La., flood control----____ -_____-------_ 773 .Jordan River, Miss., navigation_________ -__________ 652 Jordan River, Utah: Investigation ------------------------------------------ 1814 Flood control------------------------------ 1813 SJosiasRiver, Maine---------------------------------- 111 Jules Creek, Va., investigation_ ____ - 396 -___________ Juneau Harbor, Alaska, navigation_ -- -______________ - _______ 1990 Juniata River, Pa., investigation_____ _____ -_____ _ -367 Jupiter Inlet, Fla., investigation_--------- 587 K Kahului Harbor, T. H., navigation, investigation-------------_ 1741, 1748 Kake Harbor, Alaska, investigation _- ------------- 1992 Kalamazoo River, Mich.: Investigation --------------------------------------------- 1495 Navigation ------------- 1469 Kalaupapa Landing, Hawaii, investigation______ _______----------1748 Kalepolepo Boat Harbor, Hawaii, investigation -1748 ---------- Kalispell, Mont., investigation, flood control__---------------- 1953, 1957 Kanab Creek, Utah and Ariz., investigation ------------ 1703 INDEX XLIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Kanawha River, W. Va.: Locks and Dams -------------------------------------- 1313 Flood control reservoirs ------------------------------------- 1343 Investigations ---------------___----------- _______-__ - 1317, 1347 Navigation ------------------------------------ --------- 1312 Kankakee River, Ill., and Ind.: Flood control-------------------------------------------- 1534 Investigation--------------------------------------------- 1535 Kanopolis Reservoir, Missouri River, Kans_-- -------- ----- _ _ 1109, 1127 Kansas City, Mo., engineering district ------------------ _ ------ __ 1103 Kansas Cities, Mo. and Kans.: Flood control___________________________________________ 1109, 1114 Navigation ----------------------------------------------- 1104 Investigation ---------------------------------------------- 1141 Kansas River, Kans., flood control__________________---_____ 1114, 1132, 1136 Kapalama Basin, T. H., navigation_-_________________-__________ 1738 Karlson Island, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control---- ------- _ 1897 Kaskaskia Island, Ill., flood control_______________----------------------------- 1027 Kaskaskia River, Ill.: Investigation_____ - _________-_______-- ------- - - - - 1028 Navigation-----------------_ 1003 Kaunakakai Gulch, T. H., investigation_------------ -- 1756 Kaunakakai Harbor, T. H., navigation -------------------------- 1740 Kaunakakai Stream, T. H., flood control ------------------------ 1758 Kawaihae Harbor, Hawaii, navigation___________________________ 1742 Kawainui Swamp, Island of Oahu, T. H., flood control -------------- 1752 Kaweah River, Calif., flood control____________ _________________ 1805 Kawkawlin River., Mich., investigation--_ ------------------------- 1580 Kaw, Okla., flood control________---------------------------- 956, 994_______ Keauhou Bay, Hawaii, investigation______ ___________-__________ 1748 Keehi Lagoon, T. H., navigation_____________________ _______-__ 1736 Keithsburg, Ill., flood control------ ----------------------------------- 1060 Kelly Lake, Ill., flood control_ ______________________________ 1534 ---------------------------------- Kendrick, Idaho, flood control_____________________ 1966 Kennebec River, Maine: Investigation--------------------------------------- 151 Navigation------------------------------------ 31 Kennebunk River, Me., navigation-------------------- 36 Kennybunkport, Me., navigation_____________________ 35- Kennewick,. Wash., navigation_ ---------------------------------- 1824 Kenosha Harbor, Wis., navigation, investigation------------------ 1463, 1493 Kent Island Narrows, Md., navigation---- --------- _ 319 Kentucky River, Ky.: Locks and Dams_ ---------------------------------------- 1257 Flood control reservoirs ----------------------------------- 1297 Investigation___________________________ Navigation_ _______ ---------------------------------------------- -- _____ _ 1301 1256 Kentucky, Tenn., navigation ------------------------------------ 1231 Kern River, Calif., investigation, flood control---------------____ 1703,1806, 1814 --------------------------------- Kerton Valley, Ill., flood control________ 1527 Ketchikan Harbor, Alaska: Investigation_----------------------------------- ---------- 1992 Navigation --------------------------------------------- 1998 Keuika Lake, Oswego River Basin, N. Y., flood control-------------- 1644 Kewalo Basin, Honolulu, T. H., investigation ----------------------- 1748 Kewaunee Harbor, Wis., navigation_----------------------------- 1448 Keweenaw Waterway, Mich., navigation_----------------------- 1419 Keyport Harbor, N. J., navigation------.---- 236 XLIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Keystone Lock and Dam, La___ 702 Keystone Reservoir, Okla., flood control_ Key West, Fla., improvement of harbor_ - - 964 583 Key West, Fla., investigation_ 587 Key West, Fla., Intracoastal Waterway from Miami, navigation _ ... -- -- 553 Kiamichi River, Okla., investigation, flood control ..... 988, 990 Kickapoo River, Wis., investigation_ 1098 Kingfisher and Johns Creek, Okla., investigation, flood control ------------------ ----------------- 990 Kings Brook, N. Y - - 1365 Kings Creek, Va., navigation_ 434 Kingsley Creek, Fla., navigation. 516 Kingsley Lake, Fla., investigation 587 Kings River, Calif., flood control_ 1802 Kingston Harbor, Mass. (North Plymouth Harbor) navigation_-------- 111 Kingston, Pa., flood control___ 357 Kingsville, Tex., investigation__ 844 Kinkaid Creek, Ill., investigation_ 1028 Kisatchie Bayou, La., investigation- 749 Kiser Creek, Ill., flood control___ 1054 Kiskiminitas River, Pa.: Investigations ._____ 1364, 1400 Flood control__ -- I 1379 Kissimmee River, Fla: Investigations___ 587, 604 Navigation ----------------- --- 583 Kittanning, Pa., flood control_ 1394, 1398 Klamath River Oreg., investigation_ 1756 Knappa area, dlatsop County, Oreg., flood control__ 1897 Knapps Narrows, Md., navigation_ 335 Knife River and Harbor, Minn. and N. Dak.: Flood control _ _ 1187 Investigation__ 1428 Navigation 1410 Knightsville Reservoir, Mass., flood control_ 132, 141 Knobbs Creek, Va., navigation__ 434 Knobel, Ark., flood control_ 928 Knutson Dam, Minn., investigation___ 1075, 1098 Kodiak Harbor, Alaska: Investigation ------- ---------- 1991 Navigation 1990 KoKosing River, Ohio, investigation_ 1347 Kootenai River, Idaho and Mont.: Flood control_ 1943 Investigation__ ___ 1954 Navigation 1940 Kootenay Lake Board of control_ 2088 Kremmling, Colo., investigation_ 1704 Kuhio Bay, T. H., navigation_ 1744 Kuttawa Lock and Dam, Ky., navigation_ 1221 Kvichak (Upper) River, Alaska, investigation- 1992 L La Batre Bayou, Ala., navigation__ 652 La Crosse, Wis., investigation_ 1075 Lacey, Langellier, West Matanzas, and Kerton Valley, Ill., flood control----- --------------- 1529 INDEX XLV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Lackawaxen R. Pa., flood control__ 304 Lackawanna River, Pa., investigation; flood control -. 367, 353 Lac La Belle Harbor, Mich., navigation- 1427 Lacombe Bayou, La., navigation- 714 Lac qui Parle Reservoir, Minn 1092 Lafayette River. Va.: Investigation_ 435 Navigation_ 434 Lafourche Bayou, La., navigation; investigations .. _.. 698, 717, 749 Lafourche Parish, La., investigation_ 717 La Grange, Colorado River, Tex., flood control- 875 La Grange Bayou, Fla., navigation 652 Laguna Canyon, Calif., investigation__ 1704 Laguna Dominguez, investigation_ 1704 Laguna Mountains, Calif., investigation_ 1706 Laguna Madre Bay, La. and Tex.: Investigation_ 844 Navigation 804 Lahaina Harbor. Maui, T. H., investigation___ 1748 Lake Apopka, Fla., investigations___ 587,604 Lake Ashtabula and Baldhill Dam, N. Dak., flood control_ 1077, 1086 Lake Betsie, Mich., navigation _ 1485 Lake Bisteneau, La., navigation- - - 714 Lake Borgne, La., navigation 687 Lake Brownwood Reservoir, Tex., flood control --_____ 875 Lake Calument, Ill., navigation_ 1523 Lake Champlain, N. Y. and Vt., navigation_ 214 Lake Champlain in vicinity of Milton and S. Hero, Vt.: Board of Control -__ ___ 2083 Investigation__ 246 Lake Charles Deep Water Channel, La., navigation .... 710, 714 Lake Chautauqua, N. Y., flood control_ 1394 Lake City, Minn., harbor_______ 1037 Lake County, Ohio, investigation________________ 1633 Lake Crescent, Fla., navigation . ____ 583 Lake Crockett, Wash., navigation 1912 Lake Dexter, Fla., investigations 587, 604 Lake Dora, Fla., investigations_ 587, 604 Lake Erie to Ohio River Canal, investigation__ 1364 Lake Eustis, Fla., investigations_ 587, 604 Lake Griffin, Fla.: Investigations__ 587, 604 Navigation 526 Lake Harbor, Fla., flood control_ 595 Lake Harbor, Mich., investigation _ 1493 Lake Harney, Fla., navigation_ 522 Lake Harris, Fla., investigations_ 587, 604 Lake Macatawa, Mich., navigation ---- 1471 Lake Michigan Ship Canal, Wis., navigation 1444 Lake Minnetonka, Minn., investigation_ 1075 Lake Montauk Harbor, N. Y., navigation_ 174 Lake Ogleton, Md., navigation_ 335 Lake Okabena, Minn., flood control_ 1062 Lake Okeechobee, Fla.: Investigations _ _ 587,605 Flood control ------- 593--------- Navigation_ - 554--------- XLVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Lake of the Woods, Minn.: International Control Board-------------------------------- 2086 Investigation- _____________________________ _____-___- 1075 Navigation ---------------------------------- ---------- 1066 Lake Pontchartrain, La.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 719 Flood control-----.------ _ - 737 _----------------- Navigation ------------------------------------- 688 Lake River, Wash., navigation----------------- ------------------ 1812 Lake Series Reports_ --------------------------------------- 2000 Lakes, Great. See Great Lakes. Lake Superior Board of Control-_____________--____ ------------- 2086 Lake Superior, investigation_ - 1- - -___ 1573 Lake Survey, U. S ---------------------------------- -------- 1647 Lake Texoma, Red River, Tex. and Okla., flood control__ 981 Lake Tohopekalgia, Fla., investigations__------------ 588, 605 _-- Lake Traverse, Minn. and S. Dak., navigation_ -------- 1075 Lake Traverse and Bois de Sioux River, S. Dak., flood control ------------------------------------- 1077, 1089 Lake Washington, Miss., navigation___________________ 762 Lake Washington Ship Canal, Wash., improvement--_ _----------- 1922 Lake Winnebago, Wis ------------------------------------------ 1440 Lake Winnepesaukee, N. H., navigation ------------------ 111 Lake Worth Inlet, Fla., navigation, investigation --------- 541, 588 ___ -- Lake Loutre Bayou, La., navigation --------------------- 687 La Marsh, Ill., flood control -------------------------------------- 1531 LaMoine River, Ill., flood control___ __________________ ________- _ 1532 Lamine River,Mo.,investigation_ -------------------------- _ _ _142 1 Lamoille River, Vt., flood control_----------------------- 258 Lamprey River, N. H., navigation -------------------- 111 Lancaster, Cayuga Creek, N. Y., flood control--------------------- 1634 Lancaster, Ohio, investigation_______________________ _________1347 Langellier, Ill., flood control ------------------------------------- 1527 L'Anguille River, Ark.: Flood controL----------------------------------- 788 Navigation ------------------------------------ 784 Lansing, Iowa, harbor ------------------ 1037 Lansing, Mich., investigation ------------------------------------ 1495 La Plata River, Colo., investigation _- 1704 La Quinta, Tex., Port Aransas-Corpus Christi Water- way, investigation-_------------------------------- 844 Larchmont Harbor, N. Y., navigation__________________ 245 Las Animas, Colo., flood control------------ 896 Las Chollas Creek, Calif., investigation ----------------- 1704 Las Vegas Wash-Nev., investigation__ -------------------- 1704 La Trappe River, Md., navigation____________________ 335 Latrobe, Pa., flood control_ _____________________________ _ 1394, 1398 Lavaca Bay, Tex., improvement of channel from Pass CavallotoPortLavaca_ ----------- 829 Lavaca River, Tex., flood control, investigation- ------ _ 875, 844 Lavon Reservoir, Tex., floodcontrol --------- 857, 858 Lawrence, Kans., Kansas River at, flood control_ --------- 1136 Lawrence, Mass., flood control_ ___- ________________ 111 Lawrenceburg, Ind., flood control_------------- 1270,1295 Leaf River, Miss.: Navigation ------------------------------------ 652 Leatherwood Creek, Ohio, investigation ___ _______________ 1348 L'eau Bleu Bayou, La., flood control__________________7----------------------44 Leavenworth,Ind., floodcontrol_-------------_ 1295 Leavenworth, Kans., investigation-_ -------------- 1142 Lebanon Junction, Ky., investigation- - ------------ 1301 INDEX XLV1t Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Le Carpe Bayou, La.: Investigation----_ ------------------------- 717 Navigation _ --------------------- - 714 Leech Lake Reservoir, Minn_ -_ .-- --- ----------------------- 1068 Leech River, Minn., navigation ----------------------------------- 1075 Lee Creek, Ark. and Okla., investigation--_ __ _ _ 945 Lee Ferry, Ariz., investigation _ __-------------- -------------- 1704 Leesburg, Fla., investigations_ ------------------- 588, 605 Leesville, Ohio, Reservoir, flood control_ _ _-------- ----- 1321 Leesville Reservoir, Va., flood control. ------------------ 438 Leetsdale, Pa., flood control ---------- -------- --- --------- 1394 Leeville, La., investigation_______------------------- 717 Lehigh River, Pa., flood control ----- ---------- 306- --- Leipsic River, Del., navigation_ . .. ... _ 302 - Leland Harbor, Mich, navigation-------------- 1486 Lemon Bay, Fla., investigation, navigation ------------ 588,561 --- Lemon Creek, Staten Island, N. Y., navigation---------___ _____ 245 Lemont, Ill., investigation ---------------------------------- 1535 Leon River, Tex., investigation, flood control- 875, 868 -- Leroy, Kans., flood control -------- --------------- 987 Letart Falls, Ohio, flood control__________ ----------- 1342 Letart, W. Va., flood control-- ----- -- 1342 Levees between Shelby Bridge and Baum's Bridge, Kankakee River, Ind., flood control--------------------------- 1534 Levee unit 1, Little Wabash River, Ill., flood control--------------1295, 1300 Levee unit 2, Little Wabash River, Ind., flood control-------------1295, 1300 Levee unit 1, Eel River, Ind ___-_--_ - 1295 Levee unit 2, Eel River, Ind_________________1295 Levee unit 3, East Fork of White River, Ind., flood control ----------------- ---------------------------- 1300 Levee units 3 and 4, Wabash River, Ill. and Ind., flood control-- -- ----- --- 300 1---------------------- Levee unit 5, Wabash River, Ind., flood control ------------------- 1300 Levee unit 6, Wabash River, Ill., flood control_ ------- _ 1295 Levee unit 7, White River, Ind________________ __1295 Levee unit 8, West Fork of White River, Ind., flood control------- --------------------------- ------- ------- - 1300 Levee unit 1, White River, Ind., flood control -------------------- 1295 Levee unit 2, White River, Ind., flood control -------------------- 1295 Levee unit 9, White River, Ind__ 1.300 Levee unit 10, White River, Ind_____________________________-_ 1300 Levee unit 17, Wabash River, Ind., flood control ------------------ 1295 Levisa Fork, W. Va., navigation 1317 Lewes River, Del., navigation_____________________-- -___ 282 Lewis and Clark River area, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control ----------------------------------------- , 1893, 1898 Lewisport, Ky., flood control____________ _____________________1295 Lewis River, Wash., navigation________ -_________ ____ 1872 Lewiston-Clarkston Levees ___--------------------_ _----- 1974 Lexington, Nebr., investigation_____________________ 1176 Liberty (Bedloe) Island, New York Harbor, N. Y----- 187 Liberty, Tex., investigation_ ___--___ _ 844 Liberty (Poulsbo or Dogfish) Bay, Wash., investigation ------------ 1941 Libby Dam, Mont., flood control___________ _________________-_ 1943 Lick Creek, Tenn., investigation__ _________________ _________ 1253 Licking River, Ky.: Flood control reservoirs 297 1---------------------- Investigations ---------------------------------------- 1263, 1301 Navigation ---------------------------------------------- 1263 Lighthouse Service Depot, Fla., investigation-_ -- 588 -- KEVIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 ___ 1942 Lightning Creek, Idaho__ 1942 Lillibridge Creek, N. Y__ ______ 1364 Limestone Creek, Ky., flood control --- 1340 'Lincoln County, Oreg., investigation.-_--- 1899 Lincoln, Nebr., investigation-- -... __ 1176 Lisle, N. Y., flood control . .------.---.... . 341 Little Bay (Aransas Bay at Fulton), Tex., navigation __ 841 Little Beaver Creek, N. Dak., flood control- 1187 Little Black River, Mo. and Ark.: Flood control___----- 943 Investigation ----- --- - - - 945 Little Caillou Bayou, La., navigation .... 714 Little Choptank River to Choptank River, Md., water- way, improvement___ 320, 335 Little Colorado River, Ariz. and N. Mex., investigation. Little Creek, Va., investigation_ - 435 1704 Little Cypress River, Tex., flood control- _ Little Egg Harbor, N. J., navigation-_ --. 744 293, 302 Little Elk Creek, Okla., investigation--..-.-.--.. 990 Little Elk River, Md., navigation .....- ' 335 Little Elm Reservoir, Tex. See Gavza-Little Elm reser- voirs------------ -------------------------- 857, 859 Little Fork River, Minn., investigation .... 1098 Little Girls Point, Mich., investigation- 1428 Little Harbor, N. H.: Investigation .... 115 Navigation_ 111 Little Harbor, Woods Hole, Mass., navigation ......... 111 Little Hickman, Ky., navigation ..... Little Joe River, Minn., investigation ...... 1098 Littlejohn Creek, Calif.: Flood control_._ 1786 Investigation .. 1814 Little Juniata River, Pa., flood control- 362 ,Little Kanawha River, W. Va.: Flood control reservoirs_ 1344 Investigation-- ....----------------- 1348. Navigation_----------- ----------------- 1317 ,Little Little Lake Harbor, Mich., navigation------------- Machipongo River, Va., navigation__ Little Magothy River, Md., investigation___---- -- 434 336 1427 Little Manatee River, Fla., navigation -------------- 583 Little Miami River, Ohio, flood control reservoirs_-_ 1297 Little Missouri River, Ark.: Flood control in basin__------ ------------- 764, 766 Navigation------------------------------- 762 Little Missouri River, Mont. and N. Dak.: Flood control--_--------------------- ---- ---------- 1187 Investigation_ _--- --------------------- 1187 Little Narragansett Bay, R. I.--------------------- 83 Little Nemaha River, Kans. and Nebr., investigation_ 1142 Little Papillion Creek, Nebr., investigation_ 1176 Little Pass, Fla., investigation ----------------- 588 - Little Pee Dee River, S. C., navigation_ .... 488 Little Pigeon, Bayou, La., navigation ------- 714 Little Pigeon River, Tenn., navigation ------ 1236 Little Piney Creek, Mo., investigation----- 1142 Little Raccoon Creek, Ind., investigation------- 1301 Little Red River, Ark., investigation- 945---------- INDEX XLIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Little River, Ark. and La.: Flood control ------ 984 Investigations--------- -------------------- 789, 990 Navigation ------------------------------- 762 Little River, Ark. and Mo., investigation_ 789 Little River, Del., navigation_ 302 Little River, Ky., investigation_ 123 Little River, Va., navigation_ 434 Little River, N. C. and S. C., investigation .... 489 Little River, N. Y., investigation__ 1633; Little River watershed, Oklahoma, investigation ....... 990 Little Rock, Ark.: Engineering district_ 899 Flood control-------------- 943 Investigation _ 945 Little Salmon River, N. Y., investigation_ 1633 Little Sandy River, Ky., investigation .... 1348 Little Sarasota Bay, Fla., investigation_ 588 Little Sioux River, Iowa, flood control, investigation_ --- 1174, 1176 Little Soddy and Harbor Soddy Creeks, Tenn., investi- gation__ . 1254 Little Sodus Bay, N. Y., navigation_ 1623, Little Tallahatchie River, Miss., navigation, flood control_ 762 Little Tarkio and Squaw Creeks, Mo., investigation .... 1142: Little Tennessee River, Tenn., navigation_ 1236 Little Trout River, N. Y., flood control___ 1642: Little Valley Wash., Utah, flood control_ 1813 Little Wabash levee units Nos. 1 and 2, Illinois, flood control_ 1295 Little Wabash River, Ill., investigation_ . 1301 Little Wicomico River, Va., navigation_ 380 Little Willow and Wakefield Creeks, Minn __ 1091 Little Wills Creeks, Pa., investigation_ 405 Little Wood River, Idaho___ 1966 Livermore Valley, Calif., investigation, flood control_--- 1753, 1576 Livingstone Channel, Detroit River, Mich., navigation - 1551 Lobdell Canal, Del., navigation___ _ 276 Lobster Cove, Annisquam River_ 42 Local cooperation____ ___ ________ 4, 5 Lockport, Ill., investigation_ 1535 Lockport, Ky., navigation____ 1257 Locklies Creek, Va., navigation_ 395 Lockwoods Folly River, N. C., navigation_ 474 Locust Creek, Ark., investigation-- 789 Logan Hollow, Ill., investigation__ 1028 Logan Reservoir, Ohio, flood control 1343 Logansport, Ind.: Flood control 1300 Investigation___ 1301 Loggy Bayou, La.: Investigation___ 749 Navigation 714 Flood control 721, 747 London, W. Va., navigation___ 1313 Lone Rock Reservoir, Ark., flood control_ 938 Long Bay, N. H___ 111 Long Beach, Mass_______ 58 Long Beach Harbor, Calif., navigation; investigation- -- 1659, 1671 Long Island intracoastal waterway, New York, naviga- tion_ Long Island, Dosoris Creek, N. Y., investigation_...... 247 - - - - - INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Long Island, Hashamomock Creek, N. Y___________347 Long Island Sound to Boston, Intra Waterway, investi- gation_-------------------------------------- 115 Long Tom River, Oreg., flood control_--- --- 1876, 1885 Lookout Bight, N. C., navigation__------------ 465 Lookout Point Reservoir, Oreg., flood control_ _-----------------1876, 1880 Loosahatchie River, Tenn., investigation, flood control__ 789, 786 Lopez Canyon Diversion, Calif __ ---------------------- _ ---- 1673 Lopez Flood Control Basin, Calif ----------------------- , _ _____ 1673 Lopez Island, Wash., investigation-------_____ _-______ --- ____-- 1941 Lorain County, Ohio, investigation--_ - _-----_------------- _ 1633 Lorain Harbor, Ohio: Investigation ----------------------------------- --------- 1633 Navigation - ----------------------------------- ------ 1589 Los Angeles, Calif.: Engineering district___________________________ _________ 1655 SFlood control on river_________ - _____--1673 1______________- Improvement of harbor_________________________ _ _-- ______ 1659 Investigations ---------------------------------------- 1671, 1704 Los Angeles County drainage area, California: Flood control_ ------------------------------------ 1672 Investigation_----------------------------------- ------ 1704 Lost Creek, Ill.: Flood control-----------------------------_ ---- --- 1530, 1534 Investigation ------------------------- 1101------------------- lost Creek, Mo., investigation -------- - _ 991 Lost River, Ind., investigation, flood control _ __ __ _ __ _ __ _ __ ___ _ 1301 Lost River, Minn., investigation ____________________ _- 1098 Louisiana, Mo., investigation________----------- ________1003 Louisiana-Texas Intracoastal Waterway, investigation_ 844 Louisiana, streams and bayous, investigations-..--- --- 717, 749 - Louisiana and other States, Ren. of Water Hyacinth, investigation ------------------------------------- 588 Louisville and Portland Canal, Kentucky-_-------- - 1208 Louisville, Ky.: Engineering district_---------------------------- 1255 Flood control_ __--------------------------- 1273, 1295 Loup River, Neb., investigation______ - -1176 1----------- Lovell, Wyo., flood control-1__ __-------------_--- -204 Lowell Creek, Alaska, flood control_ ---------- 1--------- 1995 Lowell, Mass., flood control________-- -------------- 119, 150 Lower Agua Fria River, Ariz., investigation__ 1704 Lower Columbia River Basin, Oreg., Bank Protection Works----------. ------ ------------------------- 1- 1892 Lower Granite Dam, Snake River--_ Lower Machodoc Creek, Va., navigation-------------_ _---------- 379 1960 tower Monumental Dam, Snake River-____________ -- _1960 Lower Mud Lake, La ------------------ 707 Lower Rio Grande Valley, Tex., investigation-- ----- _ 850 Lower San Francisco Bay, Calif., navigation------_ __ ---------- _ 1746 Lower San Joaquin River, Calif., flood control_----------------- ... 1791 Lower Thoroughfare, Deal Island, Md., navigation-..... 335 Lower Walla Walla River, Wash___ ___________---------_1966 Loyalhanna Creek, Pa., investigation, flood control--_l_ Loyalhanna Reservoir, Pa., flood control_--- ____ ___ 1400 1383, 1395 Lubec Channel, Maine, navigation_____ ------ 111 Lucky Peak Reservoir, Idaho, flood control_ _ ___-.--- ___ 1967 Ludington Harbor, Mich.: Investigation ------------------- ----------------- ---- 1493 Navigation_ ------------------ 1479 Ludlow, Ky., flood control -- 1295 INDEX .LI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Ludlow Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control_ 132 Lugert Reservoir, Okla., flood control_ 987 Lumber River, N. C., and S. C., navigation___ 488 Lussenhop levee, Illinois, flood control_ 1534 Lutsen Harbor, Minn., navigation_ 1427 Luxapalila River, Ala. and Miss.: Flood control 658 Investigation__ 660 Lycoming Creek, Pa., flood control_ 368 Lyford levee, Indiana, flood control ...... 1300 Lynchburg, Va., investigation_ 446 Lynches River, S. C.: Investigation-------------- 491 Navigation-_ 488 Lynn Camp Creek, Ky., investigation_ 1254 Lynn Harbor, Mass., navigation_ 111 Lynnhaven Inlet and Bay, Va., investigation- 435 Lyons, N. Y., investigation_ _ - - - - 1645 Lytle Creek, Calif., flood control__ 1689, 1696 1701 M MacArthur Lock, St. Marys River, Mich_ 1541 Macatawa Lake, Mich.: Investigation__ 1493 Navigation 1471 Machias River, Maine, navigation_ 111 Mackay Creek, N. C., navigation_ 474 Mackinac Harbor, Mich., improvement, investigation __ 1555, 1573 Mackinac Island, Mich., to Round Island, Mich., chan- nel improvement_ 1572 Mackinac Straits, Mich., improvement of Poe Reef Shoal_ 1572 Mackinac City Harbor, Mich., investigation 1573 Mackinaw River, Ill., flood control- 1532 Macon Bayou, Ark. and La.: Flood control 777 Investigation__ 778 Navigation__ 762 Macon, Ga., flood control_ 512 Madison, Ind., flood control____________ 1295 Madison River, Mont., investigation_ 1203 Mad R., Conn., flood control__ 148 Magna, Little Valley Wash., Utah-_ __ __ 1813 Magothy River, Md., investigation 336 Magruder drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control_------------, 1893 Mahoning Creek Reservoir, Pa.: Flood control_ 1374, 1395 Investigation_ __ 1400 Mahoning River, Ohio, investigation, navigation 1364, 1363, 1400 Main Ship Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., improve- ment_ 188 Malden River, Mass., navigation_ 111 Malheur improvement district, Idaho, flood control_ 1974 Malheur River, Oreg_____________________________ 1966 Mamaroneck Harbor, N. Y.: Investigation, east basin of, 246 Navigation____ 245 LII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Manasquan Inlet and River, N. J.: Investigations__ ------------------------ _ 247, 303 Navigation ------------------------------------- 296 Manatee River, Fla., navigation, investigation--------- 583, 605 Manchac Bayou, La., navigation_-- -- 672, 714 Manchester Harbor, Mass., navigation ------------------ 111 Manchester, Ohio, flood control-------------------------- ------- 1342 Mancos River, Colo., investigation ------------------------------ 1704 Mandan, N. Dak.: Flood control-------------------------------------------- 1185 Investigation__ 1187 Mandeville, La., investigation___________ _____ ___- 718 Manghum, Salt Fork, Okla., investigation--- ------- _ 991 Manhasset Bay, N. Y.: Investigation__________---------- ---- ________ _ 247 Navigation_ ------------------ - 245 Manistee Harbor and River, Mich., navigation--------- ........- _ 1481 Manistique Harbor, Mich., navigation----------------_I_ ------_ 1431 Manitowoc Harbor, Wis., navigation ----------------------------- 1452 Mannford Reservoir, Okla., navigation.----------------- 900 Mannington, W. Va., investigation ------------------------------ 1400 Manoa Valley, T. H., investigation ----------------------------- 1756 Manokin River, Md.: Investigation----------------------------------- 336 Navigation---------------------------------- 335 Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, Conn., flood control-- -.. 126, 127 Mansfield Reservoir, Ind., flood control_-------__ ------------- _ 1297 Manteo (Shallowbag) Bay, N. C., navigation ----------- 453 Mantua Creek, N. J., navigation --------------------- 267, 287 Maple River, N. Dak., flood control_ _______________-________ 1078 Mapleshade, Ohio, flood control -------------------------------- ___________ 1342; Maquoketa River, Iowa, investigation --------------------------- 1061 Marblehead Harbor, Mass.: Investigation-------------------- ---------- 115 Navigation------------------------------------ 111 Marcus Hook, Pa., navigation____________________--- _ 267 Mare Island Strait, Calif., navigation; investigation ----------- 1721,17212 1748 Marietta, Ohio, flood control_ ________ ___- __-_______ _____ 1342 Marion Reservoir, Kans., flood control________________ 987 Mariposa Creek, Calif., flood control__ ________________-----_____ 1796 Markham Ferry Reservoir, Okla., flood control--------- 974 Marmarth, N. Dak., flood control _____------------------------------ 1187 Marmet, W. Va., navigation____________________ __________ 1313 Marquette Bay and Harbor, Mich., improvement of harbor_ ----------------------------------------- ----- 1423. Marshall Creek, Calif____ ______________-_____ __________ 1673 Marsh Creek, Idaho: Flood control-------- -------- ---------------------------- 1966, Investigation___-------------------------------__________ 1976 Marsh Creek, N. Y., investigation __________ -___-______ 1645 Marsh Lake Reservoir, Minn., flood control__------------------ Marsh River, Minn., flood control --------------------------- _ _ 1092 1078 Marshland drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control_---------------- - -- - - 1897 Marshyhope Creek, Md., investigation, flood control -.. 367, 366------- Marthas Vineyard, Mass., navigation_----------------- 66 Martin County, Fla., investigation__________- --- _____ 605 Martin Creek, Nev., investigation_ ------------- 1814 ......-------- Martinez, Calif., investigation-- - 1748 Martins Ferry, Ohio, flood control_ 1394 INDEX LIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Marys River, Oreg., flood control_--------------------- __-_____ 1891 Mason and Menard, Ill., flood control --------------------------- 1534 Masonboro Inlet, N. C., navigation___________________ 449 Mason J. Niblack levee unit, Indiana, flood control--------------- 1296 Mason, W. Va., flood control_______________________________ 1342 Massena Board of Control, operations of International-_ -------- _ 2085 Massillon, Ohio, flood control______________________ ________ 1317, 1343 Matadero Creek, Calif., investigation ---------------------------- 1756 Matagorda Bay, Tex.: Flood control_ -875 Investigation---------------------------------- 850 Navigation ------------------------------------ 799 Matanzas Bay, Fla.: Investigation----------------------------------- 588 Navigation ------------------------------------- 533 Matawan Creek, N. J.: Investigation ----------------- ------------ 247 Navigation_ _ -- -------- 236, 237 Mathews Canyon Reservoir, Nev., flood control ------------------- 1699 Matinicus Harbor, Maine, navigation _________ ___-- - 111 Matinicus, Maine, Indian Ledge, investigation ---------- 115 112 Mattapoisett Harbor, Mass., navigation------_ Mattaponi River, Va., navigation; investigation-------- 434, 446 Mattituck Harbor, N. Y., navigation______--- 170 Mauckport, Ind., flood control--------------------------------- 1296 Maumee Bay and River, Ind., Ohio: Investigation ----------------------------------------- 1493, 1524 1573, 1580 _--- Navigation_ _ _ ____ ______---------- ----- ---- 1572 Toledo Harbor, improvement, investigation------------------ 1569 Maunie, Ill., investigation_____---------- 1301 Maurice River, N. J., navigation_ ---- _ 302 Maximo Point, Fla., investigation-_ ---- 588 Mayaguez Harbor, P. R., navigation__- -------- 579 Mayberry Creek, Ark., investigation______---------- 945 Mayfield Creek, Ky., flood control, investigation .--- -787, 789 -- ------------- ------------------- Maysville, Ky., flood control__ 1340, 1343 McCook, Nebr., near Republican River__ _--------------_ __ _ -- 1123 McCraney, Hadley, Kaiser, Six Mile, and Bay Creeks, Pike County, Ill_ ----------------------------------------- 1054 McDowell Dam Site, Ariz., investigation ------------------------- 1704 McGee Bend Dam, Texas, navigation_____ ------ 852, 853 McGee Creek, Ill., flood control----------_ ------------- --------- 1027 McGinnis levee unit, Indiana flood control_--__ 1296 McHenry Valley Creek, N. Y., flood control ------------ 346 McKans Bay, Va., investigation______ _____-----_ 396 McKay Creek, Oregon, investigation__ __________----_1899 McKees Rock, Pa., flood control_ -------------------------------- 1394 McKenzie River, Oreg., flood control_-__ ___-______-----_ 1891 McLean Bottom levee district No. 3, Arkansas River, Ark., flood control----------------------- ------- 943 McNary Lock and Dam, Oreg., navigation--------------------- 1826, 1962 Meadow River, W. Va., investigation--------------------------- 1348 Medicine Creek, Minn., investigation --- _ - - _ -------------- 1098 Medomak River, Maine, navigation _____--___ __ _ 28 Meherrin River, N. C., navigation ____ -__ __---474 Melbourne, Fla., investigations, navigation 533, 588, 605 Melbourne Harbor, Fla., navigation-----_ 583 Melones Reservoir (New), Calif., flood control--_------- 1793 Melrose Reservoir, Va., flood control_ --- 438 277309-53--voL. 1----67 LIV INDEX. Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Memphis Harbor, Tenn., navigation_------------------ 781 Memphis, Tenn.: Engineering district----------------------------- 781 Flood control- -- - ----- -- ------ 784 Mendota Bridge, Minn., investigation --------------------------- 1098 Menemsha Creek, Marthas Vinyard, Mass., navigation_ 66 Menominee Harbor and River, Mich. and Wis., naviga- tion-----------------------_ ------------------------- 1433 Meramec Res., Mo., flood control____________ __________________-1025 Merced County stream group, California, flood control--- ------- Meredosia Drainage Dist., Ill. and Wis., investigations--------___ 1796 1027, 1061 _ Meredosia Lake and Willow Creek, Ill., flood control---_-----__ _ _ 1025 Meridian, Miss., flood control__________________ 662 6_ Mermentau River, La.: Flood control--- - -- - _ ----- 740 Improvement of waterway to Franklin, La______ 685 Investigations-_ -------------- 718, 749. ... Navigation------_ ---- -- - -- -706 Merrimack River Basin, N. H. and Mass.: Flood control ------ ___ _____------ - - - - 118 Investigations ------------------------------- 115, 151,......... 152 Navigation ------------------------------------ 111 Metlakatla Harbor, Alaska, navigation_ --------------------------- 1990 Metamora Reservoir, Ind., flood control_------------------------- 1297 Methow River, Wash _ _ 1942 Metropolis, Ill., flood control__ ___ _____----_ _____ 1296 Mexico Bay, N. Y., investigation__ ____________-____-1633 Meyers Chuck Harbor, Alaska, navigation------_ ------------- _ 1990 Miami Harbor and River, Fla.: Improvement of harbor__- ________--------548 Investigations -------------------------------- 588, 605 ____ Navigation ------------------------------ 548 Miami to Key West, Fla., Intracoastal Waterway, inves- tigation, navigation - ------- ------ 588, 553 Mianus River, Conn., navigation -______ ---- _ 112 Michigan City Harbor, Ind.: Investigation_ ___ ______-- 1524 Navigation ---------------------------------------------- 1510 -_ Michigan Lake, investigations ___________________--- 1493, 1524, 1573 Middle Creek, N. C., investigation___ -____--- 475 Middleport, Ohio, flood control_ ---------- --- 1343 Middle Guadalupe Basin, investigation_ ------- -_ _ 850 Middle River, and connecting channels, Calif., navigation------------_ 1779 Middle River, Md., navigation - ----------- 335 Middle River, N. C., investigation________- __---- _ 475 Middlesboro, Ky., flood control ------------------------------ 1236, 1250 Middleton Shoals Reservoir, Ga. and S. C., flood control_- 508 Midland drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control ----------------------------------------- ---- 1893 Miles City Bridge, Mont., flood control_ ------- _ _ ---- ____ 1202, 1204 Miles River, Talbot County, Md., investigation -------- 336 Milford Harbor, Conn., navigation_________________97 Milford Haven, Va., navigation ---- ------- 395 Milford Reservoir, Kans_- --------------- 1109 Milk River, Mont.: Flood control_-- __________-------------------- 1198, 1202 Investigation --------------------------------------- 1203 Mill Cove area, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, investigation_ 115 Mill Creek and South Slough, Illinois, navigation-_ 1051 INDEX LV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Mill Creek,Ind_ - - __1286 Mill Creek Levees, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif ------------------- 1701 Mill Creek, Md., navigation_ -------------------- 335 Mill Creek, Tex., flood control ----------------------- 875 Mill Creek, Va., navigation_-----------------------_ 395 Mill Creek Valley, Ohio, investigation --------------------------- 1301 Mill Creek, Wash.: Flood control----------------------------------------1966, 1971 Investigation_ - -- __-- -_ 1976 Mill Creek, West Fork, Ohio, flood control--------------------- 1267, 1268, 1297 Miller City, Ill., investigation_ 1029 Miller, Ohio, flood control_ __ ____- -_______ __ _____ 1343 Miller Pond, Ill.: Flood control -------------------------------------------- 1009 Investigation ------------------------------------------ 1029 Millers Bay, Wash., investigation__________________________ 1941 Millers R., Mass., flood control_______________________ 138 Millersburg Reservoir, Ohio, flood control-----------------------_ 1344 Millers Ferry Lock and Dam, Ala ___________________ 631 Mill Four drainage district, Yaquina River, Oreg., flood control ------------------------------------------------- 1898 Millicoma River, Oreg., navigation____________________ 1872 Mill River, Conn ----------------------------------- 95 1Millwood Reservoir, in Red River Basin, Ark.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 991 Flood control __________________________ 983, 984 Millwood, W. Va., flood control_ 1343 Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla River, Oreg., flood con- trol ___---------------------------------------------------- 1970 Milton, Ky., flood control__________ _________________________ 1296 Milwaukee, Wis : Engineering district --------------------------------------- 1431 Improvement of harbor ------------------------------------ 1458 Investigations------------------------------------_ 1494, 1495 Mingo Creek, S. C., navigation___________________-___ 488 Mingo Junction, Ohio, flood control_____________________________ 1394 Minum Creek, S. C., navigation______________________ 480 Mining City Reservoir, Ky., flood control_----- --------------- _ 1297 Minnesota River, Minn.: Flood control_ ___ ---- __----__ --- -- 1092 Investigations_ _-1075, 1098 SNavigation ----------------------------------------------- 1071 Miscellaneous civil works ---------------------------- 16 2081 Mispillion River, Del., navigation --------------------- 302 Mission Bay, Calif., navigation__________________________ 1668 Mississippi River: Flood control -------------------------------------------- 1060 Investigations--__ ____________________________ 718, 750, 1003, 1029, 784, 789, 1054, 1061, 916 1075, 1098, 1524 Navigation_ 762 1075 At Canton, Mo _____-------------------------------------- 1060 Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, La__________- 688 Between Ohio and Missouri Rivers --------------------------- -998 Missouri River to Minneapolis -------- -------------------- _ 1033 Locks and dams ------------------------- -------------- 1034 Near Aitkin, Minn____ ____________________---- -- 1090 Reservoirs at headwaters---- __ - -- - -- 1068 LVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Mississippi River Commission: Report of the President 2019 Flood control on lower Mississippi River: Alluvial valley mapping_ 2030 Arkabutla Dam and Reservoir, Miss ..... 2045 Atchafalaya floodway, Louisiana- 2043: Atchafalaya River and Basin, improve- ments 2023 Bank protection, works__ __ 2031 Bayous Rapides, Boeuf and Cocodrie, La__ 2024 Bonnet Carre spillway, Louisiana - 2035 Cairo to Baton Rouge, navigation channel - 2028 Channel, improvements 2022' Dams and reservoirs 2027 Enid Dam and Reservoir, Miss ____ 2036 Floodways_ _ 2032: Grenada Dam and Reservoir, Miss_ 2036, Levees_ 2031 Morganza floodway, Louisiana_ 2027, 2033 Organization_ 2020 Sardis Dam and Reservoir, Miss___-- 2045 St. Francis Basin Project: Memphis Harbor Project__ 2040 Wappapello Dam and Reservoir, Mo__ 2039' Surveys, gages and observations 2030 West Memphis Drainage Project ........ 2040 Wax Lake outlet _ 2035 Yalobusha River__ 2037 Yazoo Basin project: Arkabutla Dam and Reservoir, Miss 2045, Enid Dam and Reservoir, Miss _.... 2036, 2045 Grenada Dam and Reservoir, Yalo- busha River, Miss __ 2045, Sardis Dam and Reservoir, Miss_ 2045, Mississippi Sound, Ala. and Miss. Investigation, Naviga- gation_ 654, 647 Missoula River, Wash___ 1942 Missouri River: Agricultural levees, flood control_ 1109, 1110, 1157, 1168 Flood control: At New Haven_ 1139 Kenslers Bend, Nebr., to Sioux City_ 1164 McCook Lake Bend_ 1174 Flood control in basin: Kansas City District_____ - - - - - - - - - - 1108 Omaha District_ - - - - - - - - - - 1156 Garrison District_ - - - - - - - - - - 1182 Fort Peck District - - - - - - - - - - 1197 Investigations _ 1076, 1098, 1142, 1152,, 1176, 1187, 1203 Navigation: At Fort Peck, Mont ---------- 1191 Kansas City to mouth ____ ---------- 1104 Kansas City to Rulo_ ---------- 1104 Kansas City to Sioux City_ ---------- 1148, Sioux City to Fort Benton__ ---------- 1152; INDEX LVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Mitchell and Gering Valleys, Colo., Wyo., and Nebr., investigations _ - - 1176 Mobile, Ala., engineering district 609 Mobile Bay, Harbor, and River, Ala.: Improvement of harbor and bar -- 626 Investigation_ 654 Mobile, Tennessee, Tombigbee Rivers waterway investi- gation_ 654 Mobjack Bay, Va., investigation .. __ 435 Moffett Bottom, Okla., flood control_ 987 Mohawk Reservoir, Ohio_ 1321 Mohawk River, N. Y., investigations__ 247, 259 Mohawk, Hudson and Waterford Rivers, N. Y., flood control_ 258 Mohicanville Reservoir, Ohio flood control_ 1321 Mojave River, Calif., investigation___ 1704 Mokelumme River, Calif.: Investigation _. 1814 Navigation 1779 Molalla River, Oreg., flood control_ 1891 Mona Lake, Mich., investigation- 1494 Monarch, Wyo., flood control_ 1202 Monett, Mo., flood control_ 987 Monongahela River, W. Va. and Pa.: Locks and Dams 1359 Flood control reservoirs 1395 Investigations_ 1364, 1400 Navigation _ 1357 Monroe Bay and Creek, Va., navigation, investigation _ 379, 396 Monroe Harbor, Mich., navigation_ 1567 Monroe, La., flood control, navigation_ 763, 757 Monterey Bay and Harbor, Calif.: Investigation___ 1748 Navigation- 1731, 1732 Montezuma, Ga., flood control 662 Montezuma River, Colo., investigation_ 1704 Montour Falls, Oswego River Basin, N. Y., flood control_ 1640 Montville Creek, N. Y., flood control_ 1644 Moorefield, W. Va., flood control-_ 405, 408 Moores Ferry Reservoir, Va., flood control 1343 Mooringsport Reservoir, La.: Flood Control_ 721, 747 Moosabec Bar, Maine, navigation 111 Moose River, Vt., flood control_ 134 Moose River, Minn., investigation_ 1098 Mora River, N. Mex., investigation_ 891 Moreau River, S. Dak., investigation--------------- 1177 Morehead City Harbor, N. C.: Navigation 461 . Investigation__ 475--------- Morgan City, La.: Investigations__ 718, 750 Navigation_ 700 Morgantown Lock and Dam, W. Va--------------- 1360 Moriches Inlet, N. Y., investigation---------------- 247 Mormon Channel, Calif., navigation_- -------- 1773, 1777 Morrilton, West of, Arkansas, flood control_ 920 Morris Cove, Conn_ _ 94 Morrison, Colo., flood control-___________________- 1174 Morristown Harbor, N. Y., navigation_ 1631 Morro Bay, Calif., navigation_-_____---___-__- 1656 LVIII ILTDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Moscow, Ohio, flood control__ 1296 Mosquito Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control_ 1390, 1395 Moss Bluff Lock and Dam, Fla____ 526 Moss Landing, Calif.: Investigation_ 1748 Navigation 1731 Mott, N. Dak., investigation__ 1187 Moundsville, W. Va., flood control_ 1394 Mountain Brook Reservoir, Merrimack River Basin, N. H., flood control 119, 150 Mountain Fork, Okla., investigation- 991 Mount Carmel, Ill., investigation_ 1301 Mount Clemens, Clinton River, Mich., flood control_ 1575 Mount Holly, Rancocas Creek, N. J., flood control ..... 308 Mount Hope Bay, Mass_ 71 Mount Morris Reservoir, Genesee River, N. Y., flood control_ 1637 Mount Vernon, Ohio, investigation 1.348 Mount Vernon, Wash., investigation 1954 Mouse (Souris) River, N. Dak., investigation 1098 Mouth of Sangamon River, Ill., flood control__ 1528 Mouth of Trinity River, Tex., navigation_._ 841 Moxahala and Jonathan Creeks, Ohio, investigation .. -- 1348 Mud Creek, Ala., investigation_ 1254. Mud Creek, Nebr., investigation_ 1177 Mud Creek, N. Y., investigation_ 1645 Mud Lake area, Idaho.___ 1966 Mud Mountain Dam, Wash., flood control- 1949 Mud River, Minn., investigation_ 1098 Mud River Reservoir, W. Va., flood control_ 1343; Muddy Creek, Miss., flood control 786 Mulberry Creek, Va., navigation_ 395 Mullet Key, Fla., investigation_ __ 588 Mulock Creek, Fla., investigation__ 605 Multnomah Channel, Oreg., navigation 1872 Multnomah drainage district No. 1, Multnomah County, Oreg., flood control____________ 1893, 1894 Muncie, Ind., flood control_____________ 1300 Munising Harbor, Mich., investigation_ 1428 Murderkill River, Del., navigation_ _ 280 Murfreesboro Reservoir, Ark., flood control_ 763, 767, 769 Muscatine, Iowa, harbor_______________ 1037 Muskegon Harbor, Mich., navigation 1475 Muskingum River, Ohio: Locks and dams 1310, Flood control reservoirs 1321, 1344 Investigations_ 1317, 1348, 1319 Navigation_------------------------------- 1308 Mustang Creek, flood control_ 744 Mustinka River, Minn., flood control 1078 Myrtle Beach, S. C.: Investigation_ 489 Navigation _ _ _- 480 Mystic River, Conn., navigation_ 85 Mystic River, Mass.: Investigation___ 152 Navigation_------------- --------------- 45 Mystic South Channel, Boston Harbor, Mass., investi- gation-------------- --- --------------- ---- 115 INDEX LIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 N Nacoohee and Sautee Valleys, Ga. (Int. Rept.) --------- 660 Nagle Creek Channel, Iowa______-___--__________ ____ 1063 Nameoki Drainage and Levee Dist., Ill., flood control------------_ 1022 Nandua Creek, Va., navigation______ ____________ -434 Nansemond River, Va.: Investigation----------------------------------- 435 Navigation ------------------------------------ 434 Nantasket Gut, Mass_ __________-__ -________- 53 Nantasket Roads, Mass_--------------------------_ 48 Nanticoke, Pa., flood control__________________-__ 366 Nanticoke River (including Northwest Fork), Del. and Md.: Investigation_-------------- - 367 Navigation ---------------------------------- 323, 335 Nantucket Harbor and Sound, Mass.: Construction of harbor and refuge_____-_____ _ 111 __-- Investigation----- ---- 115 Nantucket Sound, Pollock Rip Shoals, Mass ----------- 64 Napa River, Calif.: Flood control -------------------------------------------- 1755 Investigations __-_____-_______- - _------------1748, 1756 Navigation-----------------------------_ - -------------- 1720 Naples, Fla., to Big Marco Pass., Fla.: Channel improvement ______________ ____-___ 583 Investigation----------------------------------- 589 Narragansett Bay, R. I., navigation ____----- ---- - 74 Narraguagus River, Maine, navigation_ --- - - 111 Narrows of Lake Champlain, N. Y. and Vt., navigation__ 214 Narrows Reservoir, Ark., flood control ----------------- 764 Naselle River, Wash.: Investigation______________________ Inveigation--------------------------------------------- 1941 1941 1 avigation 1936 Nashua, Merrimack River Basin, N. H., flood control___ 119, 150 1936 Nashville, Tenn., engineering district---------------------------_ 1219 Natalbany River, La.: Flood control_----- __ __--------------- 744 Navigation _ ------------ -714 Natchaug River, Conn., flood control-________________ 127 Natchitoches Parish, La., flood control ____________-- 721, 733 Naugatuck River, Conn., flood control______________ 150 Navasota Soil Conservation District, Tex., investigation_ 850 Navidad River, Tex.: Flood control investigation_____________________ 875, 844 ____ Navigation 829 Navigation Locks and Dams, Arkansas, and Verdigris Rivers, Okla., Nos.: 1, 2, and 3 (Tulsa Dist.) ------------------------- 904 25 (Tulsa Dist.) -------------------------------- 906 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, and 22 (Little Rock Dist.)__ 909 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (Vicksburg Dist.) -------------- 758, 913 Navigation operations____________________________ 2 Nawiliwili Harbor, T. H., navigation; investigation---------------1734, 1748 Neabsco Creek, Va., navigation___ _ __--__ ___-_ 395 Neah Bay, Wash.: Investigation_______ - -- ____-_____--_ 1941 Navigation ---------------------------------------------- 1911 Neale Sound, Md., navigation___________ __________ 395 Near Dardanelle, Arkansas River, Ark., flood control .. 919 Near Springfield on Sangamon River, Ill., flood control_ ------ 1534 LX INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Neches River, Tex.: Investigations _ _ _ . . 844, 856, 876 Navigation_ 793, 851 Nehalem Bay and River, Oreg., navigation; investigation- 1872, 1873 Nehalem, Oreg., flood control_ 1898 Nelscott, Oreg., investigation___ 1873 Nemaha River, Nebr. and Kans., investigation- 1143 Neodesha Reservoir, Kans., flood control_ 981, 987 Neosho Falls, Kans., flood control_ 987 Neosho (Grand) River Basin, Kans_ 971 Neponset River, Mass., navigation____ 51 Nestucca River, Oreg., investigation .... _ 1899 Neuse River, N. C.: Flood control _ 478 Investigations__ 475, 478 Navigation _ 474 Neva Strait, Alaska, investigation 1992 Neville Island, Pa., flood control________________ 1394 New Albany, Ind., flood control_ 1274, 1296 New Amsterdam, Ind., flood control_ 1296 Newark Bay, N. J., navigation._ 219 Newark, Ohio, flood control___ 1323, 1343 New Bedford and Fairhaven Harbor, Mass.: Investigations _ 115, 116, 152 Navigation_ _ __ 69 Newbegun Creek, N. C., navigation_ 474 New Boston, Ohio, flood control_ 1337 New Buffalo Harbor, Mich., navigation_ 1523 Newburg Branch of Little Piney Creek, Mo., investiga- tion - _ - 1143 Newburyport Harbor, Mass.: Investigation .... 116 Navigation_ _ 40 New Creek, Staten Island, N. Y., investigation- 247 New Cumberland, W. Va., flood control____ 1394 New Don Pedro Reservoir, Calif., flood control ........ 1792 New England Division_____ 23 New England-New York Inter-Agency Committee New Harbor, Maine, navigation_ --- 12, 149, 257 111 New Harmony Bridge, Ind., flood control- 1285, 1296 New Harmony, Ind., flood control_ 1296 New Haven, Conn., breakwater_ 112 New Haven Harbor, Conn.: Investigation ------------------------------ 116 Navigation 94 New Haven, Mo., Flood Control__________________ 1139 New Iberia Commercial Canal, La., investigation ...... 718 New Jersey and New York Channels, improvement .... 223 New Jersey coast, investigations 247, 303 New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway: Investigations__ 247, 303 Navigation_---------------------- -------- 298 New Kensington, Pa., flood control_ 1394 New London Harbor, Conn.: Investigation _ 116 Navigation 87 New Madrid Floodway, Mo., investigation_ 789 New Martinsville, W. Va., flood control --- 1343 1343 New Matamoras, Ohio, flood control_ INDEX LXI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 New Melones Reservoir, Calif., flood control -------------------- 1793 New Orleans, La.: Engineering district____________ ___ __-______ 665 Improvement of Intracoastal Waterway to Apalachee Bay, Fla ------------------------------------ 673 Investigation ----------------------------------- 718 Harbor---------------------------------------- 692 New Pass, Fla., investigation_______________________ 589 Newport, Ark., flood control, investigation__------_ 939, 943, 916, 945 Newport Bay Harbor, Calif.: Investigation__-----_ --- _-- -- _ 1671 Navigation ----------------------------------------- 1662 Newport Harbor, R. I.: Investigation----------------------------------- 116 Navigation ------------------------------------ 76 Newport, Ky., flood control______________________------------- 1263 Newport News Creek, Va., navigation______________-_ 419 Newport News, Va., improvement of channel to -------- 421 Newport News, Va., Salters Creek, investigation_ 435 Newport, Ky_--------------------------------------------- 1296 Newport, Ohio, flood control----------------------------------- 1343 New Richmond, Ohio, flood control ------- _-- 1296 New River, Fla., navigation__- -______---_ 583 New River, La., flood control 744 New River, N. C., flood control, navigation ------------ 449 New River, Va. and W. Va.: Flood control-----------_ ------------------- 1330 Navigation -------------------------------------------- 1317 New Rochelle Harbor, N. Y., navigation -------------- 245 Newry-Old Pickens Reservoir, S. C., flood control 508 New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam _ ------------ _ 501 New Smyrna, Fla., investigation_ ... __ --. - -------- _ 589 Newton Creek, N. Y., flood control_ 365 Newtown Creek, N. Y., navigation_ -------- - _ 198 New Willamette Falls, Oreg., navigation lock--------------------- 1842 New York and New Jersey Channels: Navigation ------------------------------------ 223 Investigation ----------------------------------- 248 New York Bay and Harbor, N. Y.: Ambrose Channel, navigation______ _________ 187 Anchorage Channel, navigation-__-__- -- -__ _ 187 Barge Canal----------------------------------- 212 Bayside Channel, navigation ______-----187 Craven Shoal, removal of_------ _ - -_ 187 Delaware River, waterway to, investigation -------- 248 Drift, collection and removal_______-__-- -_____ 205 Entrance Channels and Anchorage Areas-- ----- _ 186 Investigation__----------------------------------- 248 Kill Van Kull, navigation_-__------- 188 Main Ship Channel, navigation-_______ _-- -188 Red Hook Flats anchorage, navigation ------------ 188 Supervision_------------------------------------ 248 New York engineering district_________ ___________ 153 New York (Southern) Flood Control Project----------- 339 Nezpique Bayou, La., navigation --------------------- 706 Niagara and Orleans Counties, N. Y., investigation_--------------- 1645 Niagara Falls, supervision of power__________------------- 2084 Niagara River, N. Y., navigation, investigation--------- __ 1612, 1617, 1631, 1633, Niagara Special International Board- - -------- --- 2083 LXII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Nicaraguan Canal survey_ 2077 Nimrod Reservoir, Ark., flood control_ 924 Nine Mile Drain, Mich., investigation _ 1580 Niobrara, Nebr., investigation, flood control 1177 Nishnabotna River, Iowa: Flood control_ 1174 Investigation- 1177 Nixes Mate Shoal, Mass__ 47 Nodaway River, Mo., investigation_ 1143 Nolin Reservoir, Ky., flood control_ 1297 Nolin River, Ky., navigation __ 1259 Nome Harbor, Alaska, navigation 1981 Nomini Bay and Creek, Va., navigation_ 395 Nonconnah Creek, Tenn., flood control_ 784 Nooksack River Basin, Wash.: Investigation _ 1954 Navigation 1906 Norfolk Harbor, Va.: Drift removal 427 General improvement, including main channel of Elizabeth River and portions of southern, eastern and western branches _ _ 422 Improvement of channels to Newport News ....... 427 Investigation __ 435, 436 Norfolk, Va., engineering district_ 411 Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet, investigations_ 435, 446, 476 Norfolk, Va., to St. John's River, Fla- 428, 447, 479, 493 Norfolk, Va., to the sounds of N. C., waterway- 474 Norfork Reservoir, Ark., flood control_ 931 Normal, Ky., flood control_ 1343 North Adams, Hoosic River Basin, Mass., flood control- 252 North Alexander County, Ill.: Flood control_ 1007 Investigation ..... 1030 Northhampton, Mass., flood control - -- 133, 150 North Andover, Merrimack River Basin, Mass., flood control 119, 150 North Beach Airport, N. Y., investigation- 248 North Bosque River, Tex., investigation.__ _ 876 North Canadian River, Okla., flood control_ 959 North Canal, Tex. See Buffalo Bayou, Tex___ 866 North Carolina sounds to Norfolk, Va., waterway ..... 474 North Concho River, Tex., flood control__ 870 North Cove, Old Saybrook, Conn____ 90 Northeast Harbor, Maine___ 25 North East, Pa., investigation________ 1633 Northeast River, M d., navigation__ 335 Northeast River, N. C.: Investigation __ _ _ 478 Navigation _ _ 474 North Fork of Redbank and Sandy Lick Creeks, investi- gation ____ 1401 North Fork of Republican River, Colo., investigation_- - -_1143 North Hartland Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control _ 132, 150 ..- North Landing River, Va.: Investigations----------------------------- 436,446 .- Navigation_------------------------------- 430 INDEX LXIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 -North Little Rock, Ark.: Flood control --------------------------- 777, 943 __ Investigations___ ____________________ 945 North Little Rock to Gillett, Ark. (below Plum Bayou), flood, control -------------------------------------- 943 North Platte River, Colo., Wyo., and Nebr., irivestiga- tion---_ ---------------------------------------------- - 1177 Northport Harbor, N. Y., navigation_____________ ___- 245 North River, Ga., navigation- __-- ------ _ 507 North River, Va., investigation ------------------------ 405 North Springfield Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control ------------------------------- 132, 150 _ Northwest Fork of Nanticoke River, Del. and Md., navigation --------------------------- _ 323 :Norwalk Harbor, Conn., navigation, investigation- ---- 104, 116. Norwalk River Basin, Conn., flood control_ _- _ _ _ _ _ _ 150 Norwich, Conn., channel improvement, flood control.... 126, 129 Norwich, New York, flood control--- -- - - 369 Novato Creek, Calif., investigation__________________ _ ___ 1756 -Noxubee River, Ala. and. Miss.: Investigation ------------------------------------ 660 Navigation ----------------------------------- 652 Noyo River and Harbor, Calif.: Investigation --------------------------------------------- 1748 Navigation__----------------------------------------------- 1712 -Nubble channel, Mass ____ _ 49 Nueces River, Tex., investigation, flood control--------- 873, 876 _____ -No. 2, Barren Reservoir, Ky., flood control--------------------- 1297 No. 2, Green Reservoir, Ky., flood control ------------------------ ,Nutwood drainage and levee district, Illinois, investigation ----------- 1297 1004 0 Oahe Reservoir, S. Dak. and N. Dak., flood control---------------1157, 1158 ,Oak Bay to Port Townsend Bay, Wash., waterway im- provement__-------------------------------------- __ _ ---- 1913 ,Oak Creek, Md., improvement of channel to Plain Deal- ing Creek------------_ --------------------- 335 Oakford, Ill., flood control -------------------------------------- 1534 Oakland Harbor, Calif., navigation, investigation ---------------- 1726, 1748 Oak Orchard Harbor, N. Y.: Investigation__-------------------------------------_ --- 1645 Navigation _----------------------- _ -------------- - 1631 Obey River, Tenn., navigation, flood control_ __ 1236, 1243 Obion Creek, Ky., investigation ______________-- - -__ 789 Obion River, Tenn.: Flood control ---------------------------------- 786 Navigation _ --------------------- 784 Occohannock Creek, Va., navigation_ 434 Occoquan Creek, Va., navigation ---------------------- 395 Ocean City Harbor and Inlet, Md.: Investigation----------------------------------- 336 Navigation-_ ---------------------------------- 331 Ocean City, N. J., investigation___ --- __________3ka 303 Ocklockonee River, Ga. and Fla., navigation---,_- 652 Ochoco Creek, Oreg, investigation_ -_--- -- -_ 1899 Ocmulgee River, Ga., navigation_ ---------------- _ 507 Oconee River, Ga., navigation_________ ________ 507 Oconto Harbor, Wis., navigation__ ________________---1435 Oconto River, Wis., investigation_ 1495 Odanah, Wis., investigation_-- - - -_ 1429 LXIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Ogdensburg Harbor, N. Y.: Investigation ___ 1633 Navigation 1628 Ogeechee River, Ga., investigation_ _ 513 Ogleton Lake, Md., navigation_ 335 Ogunquit-Perkins Cove, Maine, investigation 116 Ohio River: Flood control in basin: Huntington district 1341 Louisville district___ 1293 Nashville district __ - -_ 1249 Pittsburgh district 1393 Improvements: Locks and dams, construction__ 1207 Open channel work. 1214 Investigations___ _________________ 1236, 1263 1301, 1317 1348,1364, 1401,1633 To the Gulf of Mexico Waterway, investigations. .. 654 Ohio shore of Lake Erie, beach erosion study_ 1634 Oil Creek, Pa., investigation_ 1401 Okanogan River, Wash.: Flood control 1942 Investigation 1954 Okeechobee Cross--Florida Canal, investigations - - 589, 605 Okeechobee-Everglades area, flood control 594 Okeechobee Lake drainage areas: Flood control_ 593, 595 Investigations__ 605 Navigation 554 Okeechobee Waterway, Fla.: Navigation 554 -- - - - - - - - - Investigation_ 589 -- - - - - - - - - Flood control- 595 -- - - - - - - - - Oklahoma City, floodway, North Canadian River, Okla__ 951, 962 -- - - - - - - - - Oklawaha River, Fla.: Investigations . . . ..----------------------------- 589, 605 Navigation 525 -- - - - - - - - - Okmulgee Creek, Okla., investigation__ 991 -- - - - - - - - - Olcott Harbor, N. Y.: Navigation 1619 Old Hickory Dam and Reservoir, Tenn .... 1223 Oldmans Creek, N. J., navigation_ 302 Old Pass Lagoon, Fla.: Navigation_ 623 Flood control_ 656 Old River, Calif., navigation_ 1769 Old River, La.: Investigation_ 718 Navigation_ _ 667 Old River, Ohio, navigation_ 1594 Old Tampa Bay, Fla., investigation_ 589 Old Town Creek, Miss., navigation 652 Olean on Allegheny River, N. Y., flood control_ 1365, 1394 Olentangy River, Ohio__ 1338 Oliver Inlet, Alaska, investigation- 1992 Olympia Harbor, Wash.: Investigation__ -- 1941 Navigation . 1929 Omaha Creek, Nebr., investigation_ . 1177 INDEX LXV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Omaha, Nebr.: Engineering district ---------------------------------------- _ 1147 Flood control_ ---------------------------------------- 1157, 1172, 1173 Ompompanoosuc River, Vt., flood control -------------- 135 Onancock River, Va., navigation ---------------------- 434 One Hundred and Two and Missouri Rivers, Mo., inves- tigation --------------------------------------------------- 1143 Oneida Creek, N. Y., investigation ------------------------------ 1645 Onondago Creek, N. Y., flood control_ 1641 Onset Bay, Mass_ 60 Ontario Lake, shore of, investigation _ _ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ - 1634 Ontonagon Harbor, Mich., navigation-__ __-___- - -________- 1418 Oologah Reservoir, Okla.: Flood control ---------------------------------- 969 Investigation__----------------------------------- 991 Operation Snowbound: Fort Peck District_ --------------------------- 1197 Garrison, N. Dak., District------------------------ 1182, 1188 Kansas City District_ _______-- - ____- -- -__- 1108 Omaha District ....-------------------------------- -- 1174 Optima Reservoir, Okla., flood control----------------- 987 Orange River, Fla., navigation _-------------------_ _ _ 583 Orange Lake Basin, Fla., investigations- _-- ----- 589, 606 Oregon, bays, inlets, and rivers, Oregon investigation -------------- 1873 Oregon slough, Oregon, navigation, investigation- -- __- ------- 1836, 1872, 1873 Orleans, Ind., flood control-------------------------------------- 1300 Orleans County, N. Y., investigation ------------------ __ 1645 Orleans Parish, La., investigations_---------------_ 718, 750____ Orowoc Creek, N. Y., navigation _____________-- - - - 245 Ortona Spillway, Fla., flood control, navigation-_---- 559 Orwell Reservoir (Otter Tail River), Minn., flood control ----------- 1078 Osage River, Kans. and Mo.: Flood control-----------------------------------------_ -- 1109 Navigation ------------------------------------------ 1108 Osceola Reservoir, Mo., flood control_ ___-_________________ 1109, 1141 Osoyoos Lake Board of Control -------------------------------- 2088 Ostanaula and Coosawatte Rivers, Ga., navigation ------- 652 _ __ Oswayo Creek, N. Y _1364 Oswego Canal, N. Y------------------------------- 212 Oswego Harbor and River, N. Y.: Flood control----------------------------- -------------- 1640 Investigation --------------------------------------------- 1645 Navigation _____________________________-__ -_____ 1625 Otego Creek, N. Y., flood control- -_______ ___-- _ 347 Otselic River, N. Y., flood control- -______-_________ 347 Other Agencies, work for_-___________-___________ 4 Otter Creek, Vt.: Navigation_ ----------------------------------- 245 Flood control ---------------- -------- 258 Otter Tail River, Minn., flood control______-- ---------- _ 1077 Ottumwa, Iowa, investigation_---------------------- _----_ 1061 Ouachita River and river system, Arkansas and Louisi- ana: Flood control_-- -- __-- _-------- -- 763--------- Locks and dams ------------------------------- 757 Investigations ------------------------------- 750, 779, 945 Navigation-_- ----- .--.--- .---- 756 Ouleout Creek, N. Y., flood control--_ _ ----- 347 .. LXVII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Overflow Creek, Ark. and La., flood control- 763 Overton-Red River Waterway, La., navigation ....... 714 Owasco inlet and outlet, Montville, and Dry Creeks, State ditch, and Crane Brooks, N. Y., flood control___ 1644 Owego Creek, N. Y., investigation; flood control__ 367, 369 Owensboro, Ky., flood control____________ 1296 Owens Dam and Reservoir, Calif., flood control 179f& Owensmouth Ave. to Lankershim Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif., flood control__ 1673. Owls Head Harbor, Maine, navigation_ -- 111 Oxford, N. Y., flood control_ 340 Oyster Channel, Va.: Investigation___ • 436 Navigation _ _ _ 434 Oyster Creek Channel, N. J., navigation___ 294 Oyster Creek, Tex.: Investigation___ 844 Navigation_ 841 Ozan Creek, Ark., flood contro_____________ .767 Ozark Dam and Reservoir, Ark __ 901, 908 Ozona Channel, Fla., navigation_ 583 P ----- Pacific coast lines, California, beach erosion study Pacific Ocean, San Diego County, Calif., investigation__ 1671, 1704 Pacoima Wash Channel, Los Angeles, Calif., flood con- trol __ __ __ - 1673 Paducah, Ky., flood control__ 1289, 1296 Pagan River, Va., navigation; investigation_ 434 Paint Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control 1344 Painted Post, N. Y., flood control 344 Painted Rock Reservoir,. Ariz., flood control_ 1698 Paint Rock River, Ala., investigation 1254 Pajaro River, Calif.: Flood control. _ _ 1755 Investigation _ 1756 Palacios, Tex., investigation_ ---- 844 .. Palarm Creek, Ark., investigation_ _ 945 Palatka, Fla.: Investigation___ 589, 606 Navigation__ 523 Palm Beach, Fla.: Beach Erosion Control_ 583 Harbor_. 541 Navigation_ 533 Palolo Valley, T. H., investigation_ 1756 Palouse River, Idaho, Wash., Oreg., investigation, flood control- 1966, 1969 1976 Pamlico and Tar Rivers, N. C., navigation_ - 474 --------- Pamlico Sound, N. C.: Improvement of waterway to Avon, N. C 474 Improvement of waterway to Beaufort Harbor 459 Improvement of waterway to Rodanthe, N. C .. 474 Investigation_ _ 476 Pamunkey River, Va., navigation 434 Panama City Harbor, Fla., navigation_ 621 Pantego Creek, N. C.: Investigations 478 Navigation- 455 r' INDEX LXVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Panther Creek, Ky., investigation ------------------------------- 1302 Panther Creek Levee, Ill., flood control ___________________ -- 1534 Paonia, Colo., investigation ------------------------------------- 1704 Papillion (Little) Creek, Nebr., investigation --------------------- 1177 Paradise Valley, Nev., investigation------------------------------ 1814 Parish Creek, Md., navigation --------- 335--1.......--3 Park River, N. Dak., flood control__________------------------------------- 1084 Parkersburg, W. Va., flood control------------------- _ 1326, 1343 Parnassus, Pa., flood control_________________________------------------ 1394 Pascagoula Harbor and River, Miss.: Improvement of harbor_ -------------------------- 641 Improvement of river_ ----- ___ -- ________--_ 643 Investigations--------------------------------654, 660 Pasquotank River, N. C., waterway from Norfolk to Sounds of North Carolina: Flood control _________________________________428, 478 ____--- Investigation ----------------------------------- 436 Passaic River, N. J.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 259 Navigation------------------------------------_ 219 Passamaquoddy tidal power project, Maine ----------- 111 Pass Cavallo, Tex., channel to Port Lavaca: Investigation ----------------------------------- 844 Navigation ------------------------------------ 829 Pass Christian Harbor, Miss., navigation --------------- 652 Pass Manchac, La., navigation_______________________ 672 Passumpsic River, Vt., investigation_________________ 152 Patapsco River, Md., navigation___________________ _ 312 Patchogue River, Conn., investigation_____ __________ 116 - Patoka River, Ind., investigation -------------------------------- 1302 Patriot, Ind., flood control-___________________________ 1296 Patuxent River, Md., navigation ---------------------- 395 Pawcatuck River, R. I., and Conn., navigation --- 83 Paw Paw River, Mich., navigation------------------------------ 1466 Pawtucket, Blackstone River Basin, R. I., flood control_ 124, 150 Pawtucket (Seekonk) River, R. I., navigation--------_ 75 Pawtuxet Cove, R. I., investigation____________ ____--116 Payette River and Valley, Idaho, investigation, flood control ----------------------------------------------- 1966, 1976 Peace River, Fla., navigation- _____ 9,__1_________9563 Peach Island, Ontario, investigation------------__------------ 1573 Peach Orchard Bluff, Ark., improvement of White River 916 Pearl River, Miss. and La.: Flood control --------- ------------------------ 659 Investigations -------------------------------- 654, 660 Navigation 6----------------------------------49, 659 Locks ----------------------------------------- 649 Pease River, Tex., investigation____- 991 -_______________ Pecan Bayou, Tex.: Flood control_ -- _------- _____________________ 869, 875 ____- Investigation ___ ---- 876 Pecatonica River, Ill., investigation; flood control----------------1060, 1061 Pecks Creek, Va., investigation____________________ 396 Peconic River, N. Y., navigation_____________________ 172 Pecos River, Tex. and N. Mex., investigation- ..- _._ _ 892 Pee Dee-Yadkin River, S. C., investigation.--..------ 491 Peekskill Harbor, N. Y., navigation_________________- 245 Pekin and La Marsh drainage and levee district, Illinois, flood control__ ______---_ ------- ------ 1531 Pelican Harbor, Alaska, investigation ----------- --- 1992 LXVIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Pemberton Point to Gurnet Point, Mass., beach erosion control study-------------------------------------- 116 Pembina River, N. Dak., investigation--_ ------------------ __1098 Pembina River Reservoir, N. Dak., flood control ----------------- 1077, 1097 Pembroke Creek, N. C., navigation_____ ____- ___ _ 474 Pemigewasset R., N. H., flood control_____-------__ 120 Pendleton Camp, Calif., investigation _____________-_______-_ 1671 Pendleton Umatilla River, Oreg., flood control-------------------- 1974 Pend Oreille River and Lake, Idaho, investigation, flood control ---------------------- ----------- ------------ 1944 Peninsula drainage district Nos. 1 and 2, Multnomah County, Oreg., flood control__ 1893 Pennington Bayou, Ark., flood control----------------- 921 Penny Slough, Rock River, Ill., flood control--------------------- 1060 Penobscot River, Maine_------------------------ __ 26 Pensacola Bay and Harbor, Fla.: Improvement of harbor_-__-_----_ 612, 624 Investigation------------------------------------ 654 Pensacola Reservoir, Okla., flood control--------------- 972 Pensaukee Harbor, Wis., navigation___- ---------- _ 1492 Pentwater Harbor, Mich., navigation_ 1478 Pepperells Cove, Maine, navigation-_--------------17 111 Pequest River, N. J., flood control_ ___-- - -____-_ 307 Perdido Bay, and River, Ala. and Fla., investigations.. 654, 660 Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, Maine: Investigation___ --- __._- --- ___ __- _ 116 Navigation ------------------------------------ 111 Permanent International Association of the Congress of Navigation ------------------------------------------------ Perquimans River, N. C., navigation, investigation- Perry County Drainage and Levee Districts Nos. 1, 2 474, 478 - 2075 and 3, Mo.: Flood control----------------------------------- Flood control _ ____1014 ---------- 1014 Investigation 1030 Perry Creek, Iowa, investigation_ .... __- -__ ----- _ 1177 Perry Reservoir, Kans .1109 Peru, Indiana, flood control_- --- ____ _______-----------1300 Petaluma Creek, Calif.:: Investigation ___ - -______-____- __-----_ -_____-_ 1756 Navigation -------------------------------------------- 1719 Petersburg Harbor, Alaska, navigation-------------------------_ 1990 Petit Anse Bayou, La., navigation_-____----- _ 704 Petite Caillou Bayou, La., investigations -------------- Petit Jean River, Ark., investigation; flood control------ 719, 750 945, 922 _ Petoskey Harbor, Mich., navigation__________-____- - -________ 1490 Philadelphia, Pa., engineering district ------------------ 263- - - Phillips Inlet, Fla., investigation______ __________ 654- .. Philpott Reservoir, Va., flood control ------------------ 442 Phoebus, Va., improvement of channel to Hampton Roads_ ------------------------------------------ 434 Picketwire (Purgatoire) River, Colo., investigation ------ 892 Pickwick Landing, Tenn., navigation___ _____ ______________ 1231 Piedmont Reservoir, Ohio- -_1321 Pierre Bayou, La.: Flood control_-------____ _ -- ----------- 721, 732, 747 - Navigation ------------------------------------ 714 Pigeon Bayous, La., improvement-_ ---------------- 714- Pigeon Creek, Ill. and Ind ------------- _ -- -- 1054 Pigeon River and Caseville Harbor, Mich., investigation-_ - - 1573 Pilot Rock, Birch Creek, Oreg., flood control-_ ..--------- 1974 INDEX LXIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Pinal County, Ariz., investigation_--- .. -----------... ----__ - 1704 Pine Bluff, Ark., flood control_--------------- __ - 763, 770 Pine Canyon Reservoir, Nev., flood control---------------------- 1700 Pine City, Minn., investigation_---------------------_ _ _ 1076, 1098 Pine Creek, Pa.: Flood control_-------------------------------------------- 1397 Investigation --------------------------------------------- __ _____ _____ 1401 Pine Flat Reservoir, Calif., flood control__---------------------- - 1802 Pine Island Bayou, Tex., investigations_-- ---------- 845, 856 Pinellas County, Fla., investigation------------------- -589 Pine Orchard, harbor at, Branford, Conn., investigation_ 116 Pine River Reservoir, Minn------------------------------------ 1068 Pine River, St. Clair City, Mich., navigation --------------------- 1572 Pineville, Ky., flood control ------------------------------------- 1238 Pineville, Red River, La., flood control_------- _ 721, 736 .. Pinhook Creek, Ala., investigation------------------------------ 1254 Pinopolis Dam, S. C., investigations ------------------- 489 Pioneer Reservoir, Arikaree River, Colo. and Kans., flood control_---------- -------------------- ------ 1109, 1141 Piscataqua River, Maine and N. H., investigation ..... 116 Pithlachascotee River, Fla., navigation ----------------- 583 Pittsburgh Harbor, Pa., navigation_------------------------------ 1363 Pittsburgh, Pa., engineering district__--------------- 1351 Pittsburgh, Pa.: Flood control_-_ _____-------------- ----__- 1394 Investigation _ _ -- _-_------ -- 1401 Plain Dealing Creek, Md., improvement of channel to Oak Creek_-------------------------------------- 335 Plaquemine Brule, Bayou, La., navigation_ __ - _ __ -_ - 714 Plaquemine Lock, La___----------------------------- 677 Platoro Reservoir, Conejos River, Colo., flood control ... 884 Platte River, Colo., Nebr. and Wyo.: Flood control--------- ---------- ---- ---------- 1173 Investigation___-- ______ _-______-1177 Platte River, Mo. and Iowa, investigations_ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ 1143 Plattsburg Harbor, N. Y., navigation ------------------ 217 Playa del Rey Inlet Harbor and Basin, Venice, Calif., investigation __________--------------------- - - 1671 Pleasant Hill Reservoir, Ohio, flood control_----- ------- 1321 Pleasant River, Maine, navigation ______--__- - - -__ 111 Pleasanton, Tex., flood control____________ __-_____ 873 Plum Bayou, Ark., investigation, navigation ------------ 915 Plum Creek, Ky., flood control_ ___---------------___ 1298 Plum Island Sound, Mass., investigation--------------- 116 Plymouth Harbor, Mass.: Investigation ---------------------------------- 116 Navigation ------------------------------------ 58 Plymouth, Pa., flood control_ ______________________ 358 Pocahontas, Ark., flood control__ ____- 943 Poca Reservoir, W. Va., flood control--------------------------- 1343 Pocatello area, Portneuf River, Idaho, investigation-----_-------__ 1976 Pocomoke River, Md., navigation______ - -____-----326 Poe. Lock, St. Mary's River, Mich-_____________ _________ 1541 Point Dume, Calif., investigation _____________-___ _- ____- _ 1671 Point Judith, and Point Judith Pond, R. I., harbor of refuge, investigation; navigation--------------------116, 78 Point Lookout Creek, Md ---------------------------- 396 Point Lookout Harbor, Mich., navigation---------------- --- 1572 Point Pinos, Calif., investigation-....- ------ ---- 1748 Point Pleasant, W. Va., flood control__--. - - 1328, 1343 Pokegama Reservoir, Minn------- - _-----_-- - 1068 277309-53-voL. 1- 68 LXX INDEX Page Volume1 Volume 2 Polecat Creek, Okla., flood control_________ 965 Pollock Rip Shoals, Nantucket Sound, Mass., navigation- 64 Polson Bay, Flathead Lake, Mont., navigation- 1940 Pomeroy, Ohio: Flood control---------------- 1343 Investigation __---- _ -- 1348 Pomme de Terre Reservoir, Mo., flood control__ 1109, 1138 Ponca City, Okla., investigation______ 991 Ponce de Leon Inlet, Fla.: Investigation_._-- 589 Navigation_ _- 533 Ponce Harbor, P. R., navigation ____ 583 Ponchatoula Creek and River, La., navigation, flood con- trol_ 714, 744 Pond Creek, Tenn., flood control_ 786 Pontchartrain Lake, La.: Flood control_ 737 Investigations _ 719, 750 Pontiac diversion, Pawtuxet River Basin, R. I., flood con- trol- 150 Popes Creek, Va., investigation__ 396 Poplar Bluff, Mo., flood control ______ 927 Poplar River, Wis., investigation_ 1099 Poquonock River, Conn______________________ 100 Portage Lake harbor of refuge, Mich., navigation__ 1483 Port Alexander, Alaska: Investigation_ 1992 Navigation 1990 Port Allen Harbor, T. H., navigation, investigation- 1735, 1748 Port Angeles Harbor, Wash., navigation_ 1940 Port Aransas-Corpus Christi Waterway: Investigation_ 845 Navigation 830 Port Arthur, Tex., investigations_ Port Arthur Canal, Tex., navigation, investigation ----- 845, 850 794, 804, 845 Port Austin Harbor, Mich. 1572 Port Bay, N. Y., navigation 1631 Port Bolivar, Tex., navigation__ __ 812 Port Chester Harbor, N. Y.: Investigation__ 248 Navigation_ 154 Port Clinton Harbor, Ohio, navigation- 1572 Port Everglades Harbor, Fla., navigation_ 545 Port Gamble Harbor, Wash., improvement 1920 Port Henry Harbor, N. Y., navigation_ 245 Port Hueneme, Calif., investigation __ 1671 Port Isabel Channel, Texas_ 836 Port Jefferson Harbor, N. Y., navigation- 168 Portland Harbor, Maine, navigation_ 33 Portland, Maine to Boston, Mass., waterway, investiga- tion__ 116 Portland (North) Harbor, Oreg., investigation, naviga- tion_ 1873, 1872 Portland, Ohio, flood control_ 1343 Portland, Oreg., engineering district_ 1823 Portland, Oreg., flood control, navigation 1876, 1846 Port Lavaca, Tex., channel to Pass Cavallo: Investigation---- 845 Navigation_ _ 829 Port Mansfield, Tex., investigation_- -- -- 845 INDEX LXXI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Portneuf River and Marsh Creek, Idaho, investigation, flood control---------_ --------------------- - --------- 1976, 1966 Port Ontario Harbor, N. Y., navigation ------------ ------ 1631 Port Orchard Bay, Wash., navigation_ ___------_ 1940 Port Oxford, Oreg., investigation--_ _------------ ---------- 1873 Port Royal Sound, S. C., navigation ------------------ 479.......... Port St. Joe Harbor, Fla., navigation -------------------- 620 Port Sanilac Harbor, Mich., navigation_-------------------- - 1563 Port Series Reports --------------------------------- 2000 Portsmouth Harbor, N. H.: Investigation------------------- ---------------- 116 ---- Navigation -------------------------------- 111------ Portsmouth Harbor, Va., channel to Nansemond Ord- nance Depot, navigation___ - - --- - ...-.. 434------ Portsmouth, New Boston, Ohio: Flood control ---------------------------------------- 1337, 1343 Navigation------------------ 1315 Port Tobacco Run, Md., investigation- - - - 405--- ..- Port Townsend Bay to Oak Bay, Wash., waterway im- provement------------------------------------------------- _ 1913 Port Townsend, Wash., investigation__---- - __ 1941 Portuguez River, P. R., investigation ------------------606 Portville on Allegheny River, N. Y.: Flood control---------------------------------- ------- 1364, 1394 Investigation--------------------------------------------- 1401 Port Washington Harbor, Wis.: Investigation__---------- 1494 Navigation---------------------------------------------- 1456 Port Wing Harbor, Wis., navigation- -------------------- - -1414- Poso Creek, Calif., investigation_-_____ _-______-1814: Posten Bayou, La. and Ark. flood control-------------- 744---------- Potomac River: Improvement at Alexandria, Va_ ------------- _ 375 Improvement at Lower Cedar Point, Md- 395 Improvement at Mount Vernon, Va ...----. 395 Improvement at Washington, D. C ------- _---_ 373, 377 Improvement below Washington, D. C-_ - - 376, 377 Investigations----_ -_-----_ - --------- 396, 405 North side of Washington Channel, D. C_- ---- 373 Waterchestnut elimination- ----------- - -- 377 Potowomut River, R. I., navigation_ ---- .----------- 111 Poulsbo Bay, Wash., investigation-_-_ ____-- ._______ ------- 1941 Powder River, Oreg., investigation_--------------------__-__ 1976 Powells Bay, Va., investigation_ _----------------_ 336 Powhatan Point, Ohio, flood control_--------------------_ _ ----- 1343 Prado Dam, Calif., flood control -------------- --------------- 1690, 1692 Prairie du Chien, Wis., harbors__--------------------------_____-1037 Prairie du Pont drainage and levee district__ ----------------- 1030, 1020 Prairie du Rocher and vicinity, Illinois, flood control-__---- .--- --- 1015 Prairie Portage Board of Control_------------------------- _ - '2087 Prattville, Autauga Creek, Ala., flood control ------------ 659 Prescott area, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control_ __ - -- _-_--- 1897 President Roads, Mass_--------_ __.-_-__.----------48 Presque Isle Harbor, Marquette, Mich., navigation --------------- 1422 Presque Isle Peninsula, Erie, Pa.: Beach erosion study_ __---------------------------------- 1634 Navigation ----------------- ----------------- --------- 1605 Preston drainage and levee district, Illinois: Flood control -------------------------------------------- 1010 Investigation_ _-------,, - ..-..---- ---------_ _ - - -- 1030 Prestonville, Ky., flood control-_ -------------------------------- 1296 LXXI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Price Landing, Mo., flood control__ _______- 1027 Priest Rapids Dam, Wash., flood control-----------_-- 1951 Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, investigation----------_ 1992 Princeton, W. Va., investigation___--- __- ___-_- __-- 1348 Proctor, Otter Creek, Vt., flood control_ -- -258 Proctor, W. Va., flood control--------- - --__--- 1343 Proctorville, Ohio, flood control_-------- - - 1343 Prompton Reservoir, Lackawaxen River, Pa., flood control --------------------- - - - 305 1------- Providence Harbor and River, R. I., investigation, navigation --- -- 116, 73 Provincetown Harbor, Mass., navigation_ 111 Pryor Creek, Okla., investigation ------ 991 Pudding River, Oreg., flood control_ ----- 1876, 1898 Pueblo, Colo., flood control___________ _ 880 Puget Island area, Wahkiakum Diking districts Nos. 1 and 2_-------------------------- 1893 Puget Sound, and its tributary waters, Wash., improve- ment of, investigation_ _ _ __--_--_ _-_ 1906, 1941 Pullman, Wash., flood control___ ______ 1969 Pultneyville Harbor, N. Y., navigation _ 1631 Pungo River, N. C., investigation, navigation .......... 476, 449 Punta Santiago, P. R., investigation_ 589 Punxsutawney, Pa., flood control__ 1373, 1394 Purdy Creek, N. Y., flood control_ 345 Purdy Reservoir, Okla., investigation _ 991 Purgatoire River, Colo., investigation, flood control .... 892, 891 Purification of water supply at Washington, D. C ...... 386 Put-in-Bay Harbor, Ohio, navigation_ 1572 Putnam County, Fla., investigations __ 606 Puyallup River, Wash., improvement of Tacoma Harbor investigation, flood control______ --- 1927, 1948 Q Queens Creek, Va., investigation, navigation__ 436, 383 ,Queenstown Harbor, Md., navigation_ 335 ,Queue de Tortue Bayou, La., navigation .... 714 ,Quilcene Bay Harbor, Wash., investigation _ 1941 ,Quillayute River, Wash., navigation_ 1919 Quinby Creek, Va., navigation______ 411 Quincy, Ill., flood control_ ___________ 1053 Quindaro Bend, Missouri River, flood control_ 1104 Quinnipiac River, Conn _ 95 R Raccoon Creek, N. J., navigation_ _ 302 Raccoon (Little) Creek, Ind., investigation 1302 Raccoon Creek, Pa., flood control_ 1402 Raccoon levee unit, Indiana, flood control 1296 Raccoon River, Iowa, investigation 1061 Rachel, W. Va., flood control_ 1404 Racine Harbor, Wis.: Investigation_ ------------------ 1494 Navigation _ - - 1461 Racine, Ohio, flood control .... 1343 Rahway River, N. J.: Investigation .... 259 Navigation------ ------------------------- 245 INDEX LXXIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Ranier drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control, navigation_--- -------------- 1893, 1846 Rainier, Minn., investigation ----------------------------------- 1076 Rainy Lake Board of Control -___ - _____----- ,_______t-- 2087 Rainy Lake and River, Minn., investigations--------------------1076, 1099 Ramapo River, N. Y., flood control------------------- 259 Rancocas Creek or River, N. J.: _ Flood control_ __________ --------- 308 Navigation ------------------------------------ 302 Randolph Reservoir, Va., flood control_ _----------_ 438 Rangeline Lake, Wis., investigation_ __------_ _ __ --- __-_-1495 Rapid Creek, S. Dak.,investigation -------------------- _______ 1178 Rapidan River, Va., flood control. 403 Rapides Parish, La.: Flood control _-------------------------------- 721 Investigation ----------------------------------- 750 Rappahannock River, Va., navigation ----------------- 382, 395 Raritan Bay and River, N. J.: Improvement of channel to Arthur Kill__------_ 227 Improvement of river_ ----- ___-___----231 Investigation-----------------------------------_ 248 Rathburn Reservoir, Iowa- ---- __----- __-__----1109 Ravenna, Ky., navigation___ ___------_____--__ 1257 Ravenswood, W. Va., flood control_-----__-- -____------_ 1343 Raymond, Wash., flood control_ - ___---- ___-----------___ 1953 Raystown Reservoir, Pa., investigation ------------ 367 Reclamation District No. 768, Calif., investigation__--------_ 1756 Recreation facilities at reservoirs ---------------------- 5 Rector Creek, Ill., investigation__ ------- __ ----_----- 1302 Red Bank, Pa.: Flood control----------------------------- ------------ 1395 Investigation --------------------------------------------- 1401 Red Bluff, Calif., investigations ------------------------------ 1779, 1814 Red Chute Bayou, La., flood control_---__- - 721, 747 Red Fish Bay and Landing, Tex.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 845 Navigation ------------------------------------ 802 Red Hook Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., naviga- tion_----------------------------------------- 187, 190 Red Lake and Red Lake River, Minn.: Flood control_--- -___----------____-------1077, 1081 Investigation----- _ _--- ---- _ 1099 Navigation ------------------------------------ ---------- 1075 Redmond, Utah, flood control-__ -__________-----------_ 1813 Redondo Beach Harbor, Calif., investigation, navigation ----------- _ 1670 Red, Arkansas and White River Basins, Ark., La., Okla., Tex., N. Mex., Colo., Kans. and Mo., investigation_- 719, 750, ....... 762, 779, 784, 789, 892, 916, 946, 951, 991 Red River, La., Ark., Tex., and Okla.: Below Denison Dam: New Orleans district, flood control------------ Vicksburg district, flood control--------_ Tulsa district, flood control----_- - - 6756 720, 725 983, 984 Below Fulton, Ark_-------- 667, 950 Inve~tigations_ - - - - -- - -- 719, 750, 951, 991 IXXIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Red River, La., Ark., Tex., and Okla.-Continued Overton-Waterway, La_ _ _-_----------- 714 Vicinity of Shreveport, La., flood control---_ 721, 727 . Red River of the North Drainage Basin, Minn., S. Dak., and N. Dak.: Investigation_ _-------------- ------.------ __---- -- - 1099 Flood control-_----_-_-_-------------------- - 1077, 1078 Navigation ------------------------------- _ __ ---------- 1075 Red River Parish, La., flood control ------------------ 721, 747 - Red River, Tenn., navigation_ ----------- ___-------------- 1236 Red Rock Reservoir, Iowa, flood control_- -------- _----- _-1055, 1059 Red Run, Clinton River, Mich., flood control--------------------- 1577 Redstone Creek, Pa., flood control_----------------_ 1386 Redwater Creek, S. Dak.. investigation--__-___-- _-_ 1178 Red Willow Reservoir, Nebr., flood control --- _------------- _ 1109 Red Wing, Minn., harbor_ _____________-------- _ -- 1036 Redwood City Harbor, Calif., navigation ____________--_- _ 1729 Redwood Creek, Calif., navigation, flood control-----------------1729, 1757 Reed Point Bridge on Yellowstone River __ _ _---------- __- --- 1204 Reed's Creek, Ill., investigation -------------------------------- 1030 Reedy River, S. C., investigation_-----______------_ 491 Reelfoot Lake Area, Ky. and Tenn., investigation ... _ 789 Reevesville, Ill., flood control- -- -__ ____ ____-----1292, 1296 Regulation of hydraulic mining and preparation of plans ----------- 2008 Rehoboth Bay to Delaware Bay, Del., navigation 282 28--. Reno Beach, Lucas County, Ohio, flood control.-------------------- 1578 Rennslaer County tributaries, Hudson River, N. Y., investigation_ - _____- _________-____-- -_ 259 Republican River, Kans., Colo. and Nebr.: Flood control_---------------- _ _- -______-1109, 1123 Investigation -------------------------------------------- 1143 Reserved Channel, Boston Harbor, Mass.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 116 Navigation---------------------------- -------- 48 Reservoirs at Headwaters of Mississippi River--- ........ 1068 Restoration of Indian Fishing Grounds, Bonneville, Oreg ----------- 1835 Rice County, Kans., flood control__-__- __._------ 994 Rice Creek, Fla., investigations, navigation- -_ - -581 Richardson Bay, Calif., investigation, navigation----------------- 1748 Richland Creek, Ill., investigation-------------------------- 1030 Richland Reservoir, Mo., flood control----_----------- 1109, 1141 Richmond Harbor, Calif.: Investigation_------------------------- 1748 Navigation ----------------------------------- ---------- 1724 Richmond Harbor, Maine, navigation ------------------ 111 Richmonds Island Harbor, Maine, navigation-- ---_111 _ Ridgeley, W. Va., flood control__-------------------- 399 Ridgeway, Pa., flood control_ ___ --- _ ____------------_ _ 1394 Rigaud Bayou, La., investigation__-------------- - 719. .. Rigolette Bayou, La., flood control- ---------------- 735 .. Ringgold Cove, Md., investigation-_________________-_ 336--------- Rio Chama, N. Mex., flood control_ - --- _--------- - 884--------- Rio Grande Floodway, N. Mex., flood control--_ -- - 887- Rio Grande River, N. Mex. and Colorado, investigation, flood control- _ ---------------------------------- 892,887 _ _ Rio Hondo, Calif., flood control 1----------------------- 1674 Rio Hondo Channel: Santa Fe Ry. to Whittier Narrows flood control basin ------------------------------------------ 1674 Rio Hondo, N. Mex., flood control, investigation- -.-.- 889, 892 .------ Rio Hondo, Tex., harbor of refuge, investigation ....... 845 Ripley, Ohio, flood control_----_ --- ---------- -.. - - .1296 INDEX LXXV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Rising Sun, Ind., flood control_----------------------------------- 1296 Riverdale, Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood control- 133, 150 . Riverland levee district, Missouri, flood control--------- ----------- 1027 River Road at Sioux City, Iowa, flood control--------------------..... 1170 Riverside levees, Calif., flood control, investigation_ _ ___ _ _ 1696, 1704 Riverton, La., navigation_ -------- _ -_-_------ 757 Riverview, W. Va., flood control__ -.-.----------------- ___-- 1343 Riviera, Tex., investigation __--___---____------_ 845 Roanoke Rapids Reservoir, N. C.: Flood control ---------------------------------- 438 - Investigation---- ------ - -- _ - 446 Roanoke River Basin, N. C. and Va.: Flood control --------- -.----- . - - -437 John H. Kerr, Reservoir_---------- -----------. 439--------- Navigation ------------------------------------ __ 452 Roaring Branch, Bennington, Vt., flood control-------- 257 Roberts Bay, Fla., investigation _____________-----___ 590 Robinson Watershed, Calif., investigation ------------------------ . 1814 Rochester and McCleary's Bluff levee unit, Illinois, flood control----------------------------------------- ---- 1296 Rochester (Charlotte) Harbor, N. Y., navigation ------------------ 1620 Rochester, Pa., flood control______- --------------- -___ - -_ 1394 Rochester Reservoir, Iowa, flood control_--------- _ ____ 1059 Rock Creek, Fla., investigation_______--------------- 606 Rockford, Ill. and Wis., investigation._----------------___ _ 1061 Rock Hall Harbor, Md., navigation__--_ ____-------317 Rockhold Creek, Md., navigation__-------- 335 Rock Island, Ill., engineering district------------------- 1047 Rock Island, Ill., harbor___-_ _----- 1037 Rockland Harbor, Maine: Investigation----------------------------------- 117 Navigation------------------------------------- 111 Rockland Reservoir, Neches River, Texas, navigation_-- 852, 855 _ Rockport Harbor, Maine, navigation___------------ 111 Rockport Harbor, Mass., navigation_ ---------------- 111 Rockport Harbor, Tex., navigation---------- 799 Rockport, Ind., flood control__________________._____ _ _ 1296 Rock River, Ill. and Wis: Investigations ---------------------------------------- 1054, 1061 Flood control ---------------------------------------- 1053, 1060 Navigation------------------------------------------ 1048 Rocky Ford drainage and levee district, Illinois, flood control- ----------------------------------------- ------ 1534 Rocky Fork Reservoir, Ohio, flood control_--------------------- 1344 Rocky River Harbor, Ohio, navigation-.--_____-- --- --________ 1592 Rocky River, Ohio, investigation- ---- __ - - 1634 Rodanthe, N. C., channel from Pamlico Sound to, navi- gation------------------------------------------- 474- Rogers City Harbor, Mich., navigation__------_------------- 1572 Rogue River, Oreg., investigations_ _----------_____------- 1873, 1899 Rolanddr ainage district,Arkansas River,Ark.,flood control 943 -- Rolling Fork River, Ky., investigation_-----__----------------- 1302 Rollinson Channel, N. C.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 476 Navigation _ --------------------------------- 457 Rome, Ga., flood control__---_ __- -- ____-_- -__ 659- Rome, Ind., flood control_ ------------------------------------ 1296 Romeo, Ill., investigation ----------------------------------- 1535 Rondout Harbor, N. Y., navigation_---- -------- _ 206 _ Root River, Minn., investigation, -- _------------ -..--- 1099 Root River, Wis., improvement of Racine Harbor--.....-- ----- 1461 LXXVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Roseau River, Minn., investigation 1099 Roseville, Calif., investigation______ 1814 Roseville, Ohio, flood control___ - --------- 1325, 1343 Rosiclare, Ill., flood control_ ____________ 1288 Rossview Reservoir, Tenn. and Ky., flood control__ 1250 Rossville. Ga., flood control__ 1252 Rouge River, Mich.: Navigation__ 1564 Investigations 1574, 1580 Rough River, Ky.: Flood control 1278, 1296 Navigation 1263 Round Lake, Mich., navigation_ 1489 Round Pond Harbor, Maine, investigation_ 117 Rouses Point, Lake Champlain, N. Y., navigation ..... 245 Row River, Oreg., flood control__ _______________ 1883 Royal River, Maine, navigation 111 Rubio Canyon, Diverson, Calif., flood control_ 1674 Ruffy Brook, Minn., investigation 1099 Rush Creek, Okla., investigation__ 992 Rush River, N. Dak., flood control 1078 Russell and Allison levee unit, Illinois, flood control_ 1296 Russell Creek, S. C., navigation 488 Russell, Ky., flood control__________ 1337, 1343 Russian River, Calif., flood control, investigation ....... 1749, 1748 Rutherford Fork, Obion River, Tenn., flood control .-- 786 Rutland, Otter Creek, Vt., flood control_ 258 Rye Harbor, N. H., investigation_ 117 S Sabin Lock, St. Mary's River, Mich .... 1541 Sabine Lake, Tex., investigations 845,850 -- - - - Sabine-Neches Waterway, Tex.: Investigations_______ 845, 856, 876 Navigation 793 Sabine River, Tex., investigations__ 856, 876 1704 Sabino Canyon, Ariz., investigation__ Sabula, Iowa, flood control__ 1060 Sackets Harbor, N. Y.: Investigation _________ 1634 Navigation - 1631 Saco, Mont., flood control_ 1202 Saco River, Maine, navigation_ 111 Sacramento, Calif., engineering district_ 1759 Sacramento River, Calif.: Collinsville to Shasta Dam, Calif., flood control_ 1780 Debris control_ 2011 Flood control .... 9 1783, 2013 Hydraulic mining Investigations_ 1779, 1814 Navigation__ 1760 Saddle Mountain, Okla., investigation 992 Safford Valley, Ariz., investigation_ 1705 Sag Harbor, N. Y., navigation_ 173 Saginaw Bay and River, Mich.: Investigations -_ 1574, 1580 Navigation_ 1560 St. Albans Harbor, Lake Champlain, Vt., navigation .... 245 St, Andrew Bay, Fla., navigation_ 622 INDEX LXXVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 St. Anthony Falls, Minn., improvement of Mississippi River from Missouri River to Minneapolis_---------------------- 1034 St. Augustine Harbor and Inlet, Fla., navigation, inves- tigation_ ------------------------------------- 583, 590 St. Catherine Sound, Md., navigation- -------- 395 St. Claire Flats Canal, Lake and River, Mich.: Improvement of channels in Lake St. Claire_ _ _ -- _-------- 1550 Improvement of St. Claire River.---------------------------- 1547 St. Croix River, Minn. and Wis.: Investigations_ --- -------------------- _ ----------- 1076, 1100 Navigation ---------------------------------- ---------- 1072 St. Croix River, Maine, navigation -------------------- 111 St. Croix River, Maine and New Brunswick, operations of International Board of Control - ----------- - 2082 St. Francis Bay and River, Ark.: Investigation_-- .- 789 Navigation----------------------------------- 784 St. Genevieve and St. Marys, Mo., investigation_ - - _---------------1030 St. Genevieve Levee Dist. No. 1, Mo., flood control_---------_ ------- 1027 St. George Island, Md-._____ _______-____ ___- -- 395 St. James Harbor, Beaver Island, Mich., navigation_ --- St. James Harbor, N. Y., investigation ----------------- _ _-_ _- 248 - 1492 St. Jeromes Creek, Md., navigation______ __________- 395 St. Johnsbury, Vt., investigation- ___--- - - 152 St. Johns County, Fla., investigation------------------- 606 St. Johns River, Fla.: At Jacksonville-_ ------------- _ 519 Improvement Jacksonville to the Ocean ------------ 519 Between Norfolk, Va., and St. Johns Riv., Fla-..... .428, 447, 479 Investigations ------------------------------- 590, 606 Jacksonville to Lake Harney ---------------------- 522 .St. St. Jones River, Del., navigation-___ __ Joseph Harbor and River, Mich., and Ind.: Improvement of harbor___ - ____--------------------------- 302 1465, 1492 Investigation-------------------------------------------- 1495 St. Lawrence River, improvement between Ogdensburg, N. Y., and Lake Ontario _ _----------------------------- 1628, 1631 St. Louis County, Mo., flood control--__ __ - -____--------___ 1027 St. Louis, Mo., engineering district_ - ___-_____-___ ____- -___ 997 St. Louis, Mo., investigation ------------------------------------ 1030 St. Louis River, Minn., investigation-------------------------_ 1429 St. Lucie Canal, Inlet, and River, Fla., improvement of inlet ---------------------------------------- 533, 554, 583 St. Malo Bayou, La., navigation-- .... ------- 687 St. Maries, Idaho, flood control________ ______________________ 1953 St. Marks River, Fla.: Investigations___ ____ ________-__ __- Navigation- ---------------------------------- __-590, 654 652 -__ St. Martinsville, La__ 701 St. Mary DeGalvez Bay, Fla., investigation ------------ 655 St. Marys, Pa., flood control____________ ______________________ 1394 St. Marys River, Ga. and Fla., navigation, investigation__ 507, 513 St. Marys River, Mich., investigation, navigation----------------1574, 1540 St. Marys, Mo., investigation _______________________ 1030 St. Marys River, Ohio and Ind., investigations-------------------- 1574 St. Marys, W. Va., flood control --------------------------------- 1343 St. Michael Canal, Alaska, navigation_--------------------------- 1990 St. Michaels, Md., investigation_--- ---- 336- St. Patricks Creek, Md., navigation_--------- 395. . LXXVIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 St. Paul Harbor, Minn _.... ._ _ .. 1036 St. Paul, Minn., engineering district -_----- 1065 St. Petersburg Harbor, Fla.: Investigation__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __... 590 Navigation _ __ _ 583 St. Peters Creek, Md., investigation .... 336 ,St. St. Regis River, Mont., investigation, flood control- Simon Sound, Ga__ St. Thomas Harbor, V. I., navigation 504 583 1942 Sakonnet Harbor and River, R. I.: navigation- 112 Salamanca, N. Y., investigation 1401 Salem Church Reservoir, Va., flood control_ 403 Salem Harbor, Mass.: Investigation__. 117 Navigation_ 43 Salem, Ind., investigation___ 1302 Salem River, N. J., navigation_ 302 Salinas River, Calif.: Flood control 1753, 1755 Investigation__ 1756 Saline Point, La., flood control_ 721, 747 .__... ... Saline River, Ark.: Investigation__ 779 Navigation 762 Saline River, Ill., investigation, flood control- Salisbury, Mass., investigation _ - 117 1302, 1298 Salkahatchie River, S. C., navigation___ 488 Sallisaw Creek, Okla., investigation- 992 Salmon River, Alaska, flood control__ 1994 Salmon River, Oreg.: Investigations__ __ 1965, 1976 Navigation_ 1872 Salt Creek, Fla. See St. Petersburg Harbor. Salt Creek, Ill.: Flood control 1534 Investigation ..... 1535 Salt Creek, Nebr., investigation, flood control_ 1178 Salt Creek and Fork of Arkansas River, Okla.: Flood control 963 Investigation __ 992 Salt Lake City, Jordan River, Utah, flood control ..... 1813 Salt and Gila Rivers, Ariz., investigation 1705 Salt River, Ky., investigation, flood control_ 1302, 1298 Salt River, Mo., investigation_ 1030 Salters Creek, Newport News, Va., investigation ....... 436 Salton Sea, Calif., investigation___ 1705 Salyersville, Ky., flood control____ 1300 Samish River, Wash, investigation 1954 Sammamish River, Wash., investigation_ 1954 Sampit River, S. C., navigation______ 481 San Angelo Reservoir, Tex., flood control_ 870 San Antonio Channel, P. R., navigation 576 San Antonio Creek, Calif______ 1689, 1691 San Antonio Dam, Calif., flood control_ 1690 San Antonio River, Tex., investigations 856, 876 'San Bernard River, Tex.: Investigation__ 845 Navigation -- _ ....-- - 800 San Bernardino County, Calif., investigation__ 1705 'San Carlos diversion dam, Ariz. and Mex., investigation- 1705 Sand Creek, Colo., Wyo. and Nebr., investigation 1178 INDEX LXXIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 San Diego County, Calif.: Streams flowing into Pacific Ocean, investigation.. 1705 Stream flowing into Salton Sea, investigation_------ 1705 San Diego Creek, Texas, flood control_.---- .-....- --- 873- San Diego Harbor and River, Calif.: Improvement of harbor__.______...._..........._ 1665 Investigation .-- -------------- ---------- 1671 San Diego River and Mission Bay, Calif.: Flood control_ ..-----..----- ...---- - ....- ... 1696 Navigation -....- . .. .................... 1668 San Dieguito River, Calif., investigation-.... ... 1705 Sand Hill River, Minn., flood control_.._..-..-------- 1078 Sandusky River and Harbor, Ohio: Investigations_.. . ...... ...... ...... 1349, 1634, 1645 N avigation------------------- -.--- -- - .-- 1585, 1631 Sandy Bay, Cape Ann, Mass., navigation ----- - __ Sandy drainage district, Multnomah County, Oreg., flood control . .-.....-.-.-..--.----- ------ --- 1893, 1894 Sandy Hook, N. J., navigation_ __ __._.._ 238.245 Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet, N. J., Investigation .... ---------- 248 Sandy Hook Bay at Leonardo, N. J_... --------- 245 Sandy Lake Reservoir, Minn_______ 1068 Sandy Lick Creek, Pa., investigation-.----------- 1401 Sandy Pond, N. Y., investigation___ _._..._... 1634 Sandy River, Oreg., investigation---------- 1873 Sanford, Fla., investigations_ .... _ _ .... ____ ._.___ 590, 606 Sanford, Texas, investigation_ ...._.__ ... _ 992 San Francisco Bay and Harbor, Calif.: Collection and removal of drift ____-------__--_ 1717 Improvement---------- ----- 1715 Investigation----------------------------------- 1749 San Francisco, Calif., engineering district, investigation. - 1707 San Francisquito Creek, Calif., investigation_---------- 1756 San Gabriel River, Calif.: Flood control _---------------------- .......--- 1673 Investigation_ _-----.-.... .....- ... -------. -. 1705 Sangamon River, Ill.: Flood control _------------- - ------------ 1528, 1534 Investigation ----- ..---__-_----- ----- 1535 San Jacinto, Calif., flood control__.................... 1701 San Jacinto River, Tex.: Investigation________________________________ 876 N avigation- ----------- ----- ......- ........ 814 San Joaquin River, Calif.: Flood control___ _ __ ____._ . ........ 1795 Investigations _ _----- .----- 1780, 1815 Navigation - - - - - - - _ . .-.-- - - - - 1771 San Juan Dam, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif., flood control ..... . - .... _ 1690, 1701 San Juan Harbor, P. R.: Investigation----- ----- -.... -...... .. .. 590 Navigation_ - ... .. _ _..... _....--- .. 576 San Lorenzo Creek and River, Calif., investigation, flood control ................... ............. .... 1756 San Luis Obispo Harbor, Calif., navigation--------- 1670 San Pablo Bay, Calif.: Investigation _ . .. .... ... .-- 1749 Navigation_. . _____ . . -- ..... 1722 LXXX INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 San Rafael Creek, Calif.: Investigation...-------------------------- 1.749 Navigation ------------------------------- 1718 Sans Bois Creek, Okla., investigation___ 992 Santa Ana River, Calif., flood control 1659,1692, 1695 Santa Anita Wash, Calif 1674 Santa Barbara Harbor, Calif.: Investigation ------------------------------ 1671 Navigation . 1657 Santa Clara River, Calif., flood control 1701 Santa Cruz, Calif., Beach Erosion Study 1749 'Santa Cruz River, Ariz., Investigation 1705 Santa Fe Channel, Calif., navigation__ 1724 Santa Fe River, Fla., investigation- -.- 590 Santa Margarita River, Calif., investigation_ 1705 Santa Maria River, Calif., investigation- 1705 Santa Monica Harbor, Calif., investigation 1672 Santa Rosa Island, Fla., investigation_ __ _ _ _ _ 655 Santa Ynez River, Calif., investigation_ 1705 Santee-Congaree, S. C., investigations-__ 489, 491 Santee River, N. C. and S. C.: Investigations_ 489, 491 Navigation____ __ 488 Santiam River, Oreg., flood control 1876, 1891 Sapelo Harbor, Ga., navigation 507 Sarasota Bay, Fla., investigation 590 Sardis, Ohio, flood control_ 1343 Sardis Reservoir, Miss., flood control_ 2045 Sargent and Broken Bow, Nebr., investigation___ 1178 Sasanoa River, Maine, navigation 111 Sasco Hill Beach, Conn_ 112 Satilla River, Ga., navigation, investigation-__ 507, 513 Saugatuck Harbor, Mich., navigation_ 1469 Saugerties Harbor, N. Y., navigation ..... 245 'Saugus River, Mass., investigation 117 Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.: Investigation_ S_ _ 1574 Navigation _ __ ___ 1540 Sautee and Nacoochee Valleys, Ga. (Int. Rept.) 660.- - Sauvie Island (areas A and B), Multnomah County, Oreg., flood control -- 1893 Savage River Dam, Md.: Flood control _ 402 Investigation___ 406 Savanna, Ill., investigation_ 1054 Savannah, Ga., engineering district _ 493 Savannah Harbor and River, Ga.: Improvement of harbor_ 496 Improvement of river above Augusta_ 507 Improvement of river at Augusta__ 507 Improvement of river below Augusta_ __ 500 Investigations_ 508, 513 Savannah River Basin, Ga., and S. C., flood control .... 508 Saw Mill Bay, N. Y., investigation_ 1634 Sawpit Wash., Rio Hondo Basin__ 1674 Sawtelle-Westwood, Calif., flood control_- --- 1674 Saxon, Wis., investigation_ 1428 Scappoose drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control_ 1893 INDEX LXXXi Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Scarboro River, Maine, between Prouts Neck and Pine Point, navigation ------ 111 Schell Run, Pa., flood control 362 Schoolfield Reservoir, Va. and N. C., flood control --- 438 Schooner Bayou, La.: Investigation__ 719 Lock_ 686 Schuyler, Nebr.: Flood control 1173 Investigation_ 1178: Schuylkill River, Pa.: Improvement above Fairmont Dam 271 Navigation- 272 Scioto River, Ohio: At Portsmouth 1315 Flood control reservoirs 1344 Investigations _ 1317, 1349. 1645 Sciotoville, Ohio, flood control_ 1343 Scituate Harbor, Mass.: Investigation _ 117 Navigation - ------------ 57 Scranton, N. Dak., flood control__ 1153 Scuppernong River, N. C., navigation__ 474 Seabeck Harbor, Wash., investigation__ 1941 Seaford, Del., navigation - - - - 323 Seahorn drainage and levee district, Illinois, flood control_ 1534 Sealevel, N. C., investigation_ 476 Seattle Harbor, Wash., improvement of Duwamish River and east and west waterways 1924 Seattle, Wash., investigation_________________________ 1941 Seattle, Wash., engineering district__ 1905, Sebastian Inlet, Fla.: Investigations_ 590, 606 Navigation__ __ 529 Sebewaing River and Harbor, Mich., navigation_ 1572' Sebewaing, Sebewaing River, Mich., flood control- 1574= Seekonk (Pawtucket) River, R. I.: Investigation_ _ __ 117 Navigation _ __ --- 75 Segnette Bayou, La., investigation___ 719 Seldovia Harbor, Alaska: Investigation__ 1992' Navigation 1990. Selkirk Shores State Park Investigation _ 1634 Selsers Creek, La., flood control - - 744 Seneca, Mo., investigation_____________ 992 Seneca County, Ohio, investigation _ _ __ _ __ __ __ __ __ _ 1646 Senecaville Reservoir, Ohio_ 13211 Sepulveda flood control basin_ 1673 Sesuit Harbor, Mass., investigation 117 Seven-mile Creek, Ill., investigation __ 1302', Severn River, Md., investigation_ ---- 336 Sevier River, Utah and Nevada, investigations, flood control 1815, 1813 Seward, Alaska, Harbor of Refuge, navigation--_- 1983 Seward, Nebr., Big Blue River_ 1130 Shallotte River, N. C.: Navigation_ - 474 nvestigation . I.... -- 476 Shallowbag (Manteo) Bay, N. C., navigation__ 453 LXXXII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Shamokin Creek, Pa., flood control -------------- 359 Shark River, N. J., navigation, investigation_---------- 243, 248 Shasta Dam to Collinsville, Calif., flood control ____ 1780 Shawnee Creek, Ky., investigation__ .__..__ 1302 Shawneetown, Ill., flood control _ _________ . 1296 Sheboygan Harbor, Wis., navigation, investigation_ _.. 1454, 1494 Sheepshead Bay, N. Y., navigation ------------- _ 245 Shell Bayou, Ala., navigation -- ... . 628 Shell Creek, Nebr., investigation ...------ .-..-- 1178 Shelley Area, Idaho___---- ----- _- _... ___ _ _ _ 1966 Shellrock River, Minn., investigation -------------- 1061 Shelter Bay, Mich., investigation_ 1428 Shem Creek, S. C.: Investigation _ .. -_- ..._ - - - 489 Navigation 483 Shenango Reservoir, Pa. and Ohio, flood control- 1395 Sherman Island (Lower), Calif., investigations 1780, 1815 Sherwood Island State Park, Conn., navigation ........ 112 Sheridan, Wyo., flood control________. ....__ _ _ 1202 Sheyenne River, N. Dak., flood control_------- 1078, 1086 Shields River, Mont., flood control___ 1201, 1204 Shilshole Bay, Seattle, Wash., investigation ._____ 194. Shinnecock Inlet, N. Y., investigation_ 248 Ship Island Pass, Miss., improvement of pass and chan- nel to Gulfport_ 647 :Shipyard River, S. C., navigation_ 486 Shoal Harbor, N. J., navigation_ 238 Shoals, east fork of White River, Ind., flood control___ 1300 Shore Protection Board. See Beach Erosion Board. Short Creek, Ariz. and Utah, investigation__ Short Cut Canal, Mich., navigation-_ - -- -- 1705 1564 Short Mountain Dam and Reservoir, Okla., navigation, investigation _____ __ __ .___ _ ____ ._ . _ 901, 905, 992 Shoshone River, Wyo., flood control_ _ __ .. 1204 :Shreveport-Jefferson Waterway, La., investigations_ 719, 751 ,Shreveport, La., to Jefferson, Tex., improvement of waterway - - - .- . . . 668 1------- .Shrewsbury River, N. J.: Investigation_____ _______ 248 Navigation ------------------------------- 240 Shufflebarger levee unit, Indiana, flood control .... 1296 Sidney, Mont., flood control_ 1204 Sierra Madre Villa Channel, Rio Hondo Basin_ _ 1674 Siletz River, Oreg., investigation_ 1873 Siloam Springs, Ark., investigation-- 992 Silver Creek, Pa., flood control 1372 Silver Lake Harbor, N. C., navigation_ 474 Silver Springs Run, Fla.: Investigations _ ... . . . ... 591, 606 Navigation_------- ------------------------ 526 Silver Strand, San Diego Harbor, Calif., investigation _ 1672 Silvies River, Oreg., investigation_ 1899 Simpson Creek, N. C. and S. C., investigation ......... 491 Sinepuxent Bay, Md.: Navigation ------------------------------- 331 Investigation ___----------- ------------- 336 Sink Run, Pa., flood control_----- ----- __------ 362 Sioux Bayou and connecting waterways, Mississippi, investigation------------------ -------------- 655 INDEX LXXXIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Sioux City, Iowa, flood control_--__--- Sipsey River, Ala. and Miss., investigation, flood control Siskiwit River, Wis., investigation, navigation-------------------1428, __ - ______ 1157, 1170 660, 658 1415 Sister Bay, Wis., investigation__ ___-_______ - - 1494 Sistervilles, W. Va., flood control _- ----- _ ___-----_ 1343 Sitka Harbor, Alaska: Investigation_---------- ..----------- 1992 Navigation--_ ---------------------------------- ---------- 1990 Siuslaw River, Oreg.: Investigations__ -- ----- - - -__ __ 1873, 1899 _--------------- Navigation------------------------------------- 1861 Six Mile Creek, Ill., flood control ______-__-_____ ___ _ _ 1054 Six Mile Creek Slough, Fla., investigation--_ ----- _ 606 Six Runs River, N. C., investigation____ -------------- 478 Skaggs Ferry, Black River, Ark., flood control-------- _ -943 Skagit Bay and River, Wash.: Flood control----- --------------------- -------------- 1953 Investigations_ _ - -______--_ - 1941, 1954 Navigation_ --------------------------------------------- 1940 Skagway Harbor and River, Alaska: Flood control---- ---------------------------------------- 1993 Investigation_---___ - -_______ _____ 1996 Navigation ---------------------------------------------- 1984 Skamokawa Creek area, Wahkiakum County, Wash., flood control----------------------- ------------------- 1897 Skamokawa Creek, Wash., navigation__ _ --------- -- _ 1872 Skamokawa Slough, Washington, navigation ---------------------- 1872 Skillet Fork, Branch, Ill., investigation________________ __ - _ 1302 Skipanon Channel and River, Oreg., improvement of channel------------------- ----------------------- --------- 1851 Skunk River Basin, Iowa, investigation_ ___-------------------_ 1061 Skokomish River, Wash., investigation--_ ------------------ _ _1954 Skykomish River, Wash., investigation____ -__-__ -__-_______ 1954 Slaughter Creek, Md., navigation_______________ _ 335 Slidell, La., navigation____ -__ __________------ - 670- Slovan, Raccoon Creek, Pa., flood control--------------_ _ ------ 1402 Smallers Drain, Va., investigation_-______ ___ _ 337 Smith Creek, Md., navigation-____ _-------_ 395 Smiths Creek, N. C., investigation____________________ 476 Smithfield and Wayne Co. line, N. C., investigation 478 Smitland, Ky., flood control----______-___-____-----_ ____ 1296 Smith Mountain Reservoir, Va.: Flood control ------------------- -------- 438 Investigation----------------___ ------------------- 446 Smith River, Calif. and Oreg., navigation ---------------------- _ 1872 Smith Creek and River, N. C. and Va., navigation ------ 474- Smiths Ferry, Pa., flood control- ------------------ _ _-------1394 Smoky Hill River, Kans_____________ _______----_ 1109, 1127, 1129 Smyrna River, Del., navigation__ ___- -______-___- 302 Snagging and clearing in the interest of flood control and of navigation. See districts. Snake River, Idaho, Oreg., and Wash.: Investigations__ -------------------------------------- 1965, 1976 Flood control ------------------------------------- 1966 Navigation_ --------------------------------------------- 1959 Snake River, Minn., investigations__ ------------------------- 1076, 1100 Snohomish River, Wash., investigation-------------------------- 1954 Snoqualmie River, Wash., investigation-- ----------------------- 1954 LXXXIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Snowbound Operations: Garrison N. Dak. District --- _______________ 1182, 1188 Kansas City District__--______--------- -- 1108 Omaha District ------------------------- --------- 1174 Fort Peck District_-------------------------------------------- 1197 Sny Basin, Ill., flood control________________________ __________ 1054 Sny Island, Ill., flood control________________________-_______ 1060 Soddy and Little Soddy Creeks, Tenn., investigation --------------- 1254 Soldier Ledge Channel, Hussy Sd., Maine, navigation... 34 Soldier and Half Day Creeks, Kans ------------------ __ ------- 1132 Solomon Creek, Pa.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 367 Flood control---------------------------------- 355 Solomon, Kans., south of, Smoky Hill River-------------_- 1129 Sonoita River, Ariz., investigation________________________ ______ 1706 Souris (Mouse) River, N. Dak., investigation_ 1100 South Bank Arkansas River, Ark., flood control ------- 921 943 South Basin, Suisun Bay, Calif., investigation-. ....... 1749 South Beardstown drainage and levee district, Ill., flood control--------------------------------------- _ _ 1530, 1532, 1534 South Boston, Va., investigation__________________-___ 446 South Bristol Harbor, Maine: Investigation---------------------------- --- 117 Navigation ------------------------------------ 111 South Canadian River, N. Mex., Okla. and Tex., inves- tigations-------------------------------------- 892, 992 South Coventry Reservoir, Conn., flood control--------- 126, 150 South Creek, Nebr., flood control__ _-------------- _ ___-----_ 1178 Southern and Central Florida___ -_______ -_____ 593 Southern Coast of Long Island, investigation ----------- 248 Southern New York Flood Control Project 339 South Fork of Cumberland River, Ky., navigation_ __ __ _ 1236 South Fork River, Tenn., investigation__________-_______________ 1254 South Grand Reservoir, Mo., flood control_ _ __ __ __ __ __ _ ----------- 1109 South Harpswell, Maine, investigation________________ 117 South Haven Harbor, Mich., improvement_ ---------------------- 1467 South Milwaukee Harbor, Wis., navigation-- .......... _ _-------- 1492 South Norfolk Basin, Va., investigation ---------------- 436 South Pass, La_ - ----------- 696 South Platte River Basin, Colo., flood control---------------- 1168 South Plymouth Reservoir, Canasawacta Creek, N. Y., flood control - ___________ ______________ 337 South Point, Ohio, flood control____________ __________________ __ 1343 Southport Beach, Conn_____________ 12 1___________ Southport Harbor, Conn., navigation ------------------ 103 South Portsmouth, Ky., flood control_--------------------------- 1343 South Quincy, Ill., flood control __________________-________ 1060 South River, Mo., flood control-_-____________________-_________ 1060 South River, N. C., navigation- -- _,______-___--- 474 South River, N. J., navigation________________________ 234 South Slough, Ill., navigation _________________________ ____ 1051 South Tunbridge Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control_______________________________ 132 Southwest Pass, La____________________ 689 Sowashee Creek, Meridian, Miss., flood control------ _-.. . 662 Spadra Creek, Johnson County, Ark., investigation -..- 946 Spanish Fork River, Utah, flood contro------ -1809 Spearfish Creek, S. Dak., investigation- ...----...-- _1178-- Spindletop Gulley, Tex., investigation_ 845 Spokane River, Wash. and Idaho, flood control--_l-- 1953 Spoon River, Ill------------ _ ---- 1532 INDEX LXXXV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Spring Creek, Ark., investigation ---------------------- _ 946 Spring Creek, S. Dak., flood control_____________________________ 1154 Springdale Bridge on Yellowstone River------------_ ---------- _ 1204 Springdale, Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood con- trol----------------------------------------133, 150 Springfield, Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood con- trol----------------- to------ -- 133, 150 ____ Springfield and Holyoke, Mass., to Hartford, Conn., investigation_ 117 Spring Lake, Ill., flood control_ -------------------------------- 1534 Springsteel Island Harbor, Lake of the Woods, Minn., investigation_ ----------------------------------------------- 1076 Spuyten Duyvil Creek, N. Y., navigation_ -------------- _ 201 Squaib Bay, Wash., investigation__________________________ 1941 Squalicum Creek, Wash., navigation----------------------------_ 1908 Squaw Creek, Mo., investigation_____________ ________ ____ 1143 Stamford Harbor, Conn., navigation---- ------------ _ 106 Stanislaus River, Calif, flood control_ 1791 Starlings Creek, Va., navigation_ 329 Starr County, Tex., investigation__ 850 State Ditch, N. Y., flood control____________ __________._________ 1644 Staten Island, New Creek, N. Y., investigation --------- 248 State's rights in development of watersheds_ 5 Steele Bayou, Miss., navigation, flood control----------- 762, 777 Steer Creek, W. Va., flood control_ ___________ 1344 Steinhatchee River, Fla., navigation------_ -------- _ 583 Sterling, Ill., investigation___________________________---------- 1054 Sterlington Reach, La., navigation_ 757 Stewart Canyon Debris Basin, Ventura River Basin, Calif_ ------------------------------------------- ------ 1701 Stewarts Ferry Reservoir, Tenn., flood control--------------------1248, 1250 Stikine River, Alaska, navigation____________________________ 1990 Stillaguamish River, Wash.: Flood control--------------------------------------------- 1946 Navigation ------------------------------------------ 1940 Still Pond Harbor and Creek, Md., investigation ----- Stillwater Harbor, Minn_______________________________________ 337 17 1072 Stillwater Reservoir, Pa., flood control----------------- 353 Stockton Channel, San Joaquin River, Calif., improve- ment ------------------------------------------------ 1773, 1777 Stockton Harbor, Maine, navigation--- ..- 111 Stone Horse Shoals, Mass_________________________ 64 Stonehouse Creek, Jefferson Co., Kans., flood control--------------- 1109, 1134 Stones River, Tenn_ - -__________ _________________________ -1248 Stonington Harbor, Conn., navigation________________ 112 Stonington Harbor, Maine, investigation--------------- 117 Stony Creek, Pa.: Flood control --------------------------------------------- 1378 Investigation --------------------------------------------- 1401 Straight Slough, Ark., investigation_ 789 Strattonville, Ohio, flood control_____________________________ 1394 Strawn Reservoir, Kans., flood control____-__________ 971 Stringtown-Fort Chartres and Ivy Landing, Ill., flood control------------------------------------------ ----- 1016 Strong City, Kans., investigation____________________ 992 Stuart Reservoir, Va., flood control______________ 438 Stumpy Pt. Bay, N. C., navigation --.. 474 Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan Ship Canal, Wis.: Investigation----------------------------------- ---------- 1494 Navigation- _ 1444 Sturgis, Ky,, flood control_- -- - - - -12986, 1302 277309-53-voL. 1-69 LXXXVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Submerged weir, Niagara River, N. Y__------------------------ - 1631 Sucarnoochee Creek, Ala., investigation ----------------- 661 Success Reservoir, Calif., flood control-----_ ------ __ -------- _ 1805 Suffern N. Y., flood control_ __ .------ __---_ 259 Sugar Creek levee unit Indiana, flood control-------- ----------- 1296 Sugar Hill Reservoir, donnecticut River Basin, N. H.: Flood control--_ - -------- - ---- 132 Investigation - -- ------------------------------ 152 Suisun Bay Channel, Calif., navigation, investigation-------------- 1749, 1768 Suisan Channel, Calif., navigation------------------------------ 1766 Sullivan Falls Harbor, Maine, navigation--------------- 111 Sulphur River, Tex. and Ark.: Investigations_ ----- 744, 751 Navigation----------------------------------- 714 Flood control ----------------------------------- 722 Summersville Reservoir, W. Va., flood control -------------------- 1343 Sumpawanus (Babylon Creek) Inlet, N. Y., navigation__ 245 Sunbury, Pa., flood control__________________ ____--359 Sunday Creek, Ohio, flood control____________-__-- -_ _______ _ 1326 Sun River, Mont., investigation, flood control-------------------1203, 1204 Sunshine and Boulder Creeks, Colo., flood control ----------------- 1174 Superior Harbor, Wis.: Navigation ---------------------------------------------- 1411 Investigation____________ -_____ -_ 1428 Superior, Lake, investigations__-------- ------ 1428, 1429, 1494 Supervision of the Harbor of New York --------------- 248 Surry Mountain Reservoir, N. H., flood control- ------ 132, 137------ Surveys: General statement regarding------_ -. --__.--_ 12 Interoceanic Canal Surveys - --------------- - __-------_ 2077 Navigation, flood control, power, and irrigation 15 Susquehanna River, Pa., Md., and N. Y.: Investigations_----------- 367 Navigation above and below Harve de Grace, Md_ 335 Flood control---____- _ __----------- --- 355, 360 Sutton Reservoir, W. Va., flood control ------------------------ 1332, 1343 Suwanee River, Fla. and Ga.: Investigations__ ------ ___--- 513, 591, 607, 661 Navigation--------------- -------------------- 583 Swan Creek Inlet, Md., navigation_ ------------------- 317 Swan Lake, Ark., flood control- _- -------- 744 Swan Quarter Bay, N. C., to Deep Bay, N. C., waterway, navigation--------------------------------------- 474 Swansboro Harbor and Bogue Inlet, N. C., investigation- 476 Swanton Harbor, Vt., navigation-_ 245 Swift Creek, N. C., navigation____---------------- 474 Swiger, Whitney, Young-Hoblit levee, Illinois, flood control ------------------------------------------------ 1534 Swinomish Slough, Wash., navigation, investigation-------------- 1910, 1941 Switzer Creek, Calif., investigation------------------------------ 1706 Swoyersville, Pa., flood control______ -------------- 354 Sycamore, Wash., Los Angeles River Basin_ _ _ _- - -- ___ _- 1673 Syracuse, Ohio, flood control_ ___---____- ___---_--1343 Syracuse, Oswego River Basin, N. Y., flood control--------------- 1641 T Taber Reservoir, Va., flood control_ - 438.. .. Table Mound Reservoir, Kans., flood control ----- 981 INDEX LXXXVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Table Mountain Reservoir, (Iron Canyon), Calif., flood control_ Table Rock Reservoir, Mo., flood control_- 1181 Tacoma Harbor, Wash.: Investigation-----_... - - --- --.... --. - 1941 Navigation_--------- ----- - - - 1926 Tacoma, Payallup River, Wash., flood control- 1948 Taft Dam and Reservoir, Arkansas River, Okla., navi- gation___ 900 Tallahatchie River, Miss., navigation__._ 762 Tallapoosa River, Ala., navigation_ 652 Tallow Hill Reservoir, Ga., flood control __ 508 Tamaha, Okla., investigation__ 993 Tamarac River, Minn., investigation__ Tampa Bay and Harbor, Fla.: - 1100 Investigations---------_- 591, 592 Navigation___ 565 Tanana River, Alaska, flood control, investigation ...... 1995, 1996 Taneycomo Lake, Mo., investigation__ 917 Tangier Channel, Va., navigation__ 330 Tangipahoa River, La., investigations, navigation ...... 714, 719 751 Tanners Creek, Ind., flood control 1270 Tappan Reservoir, Ohio, flood control_ 1321 Tar Bay, Md., navigation___. 321 Tar Creek, Ill.,flood control_ 1534 Tarkio River, Kans., navigation___ 1141 Tar River and Creek, N. C., navigation 478 Tarrytown Harbor, N. Y., navigation- 245 Taunton River, Mass., navigation 71, 112 Tawas River, Mich., investigation 1574 Taylor Creek, Fla.: Investigation _ 591 Navigation 555 Taylors Bayou, Tex.: Investigations - 846, 850 Navigation __ 794 Taylorsville, Ky., flood control_ 1296, 1300 Tchula Lake, Miss., navigation__ _ ..._ 762 Teche Bayou, La.: Flood control - . _ .....- - - 738 Navigation _ _ _ 701 Tell City, Ind., flood control______ 1296, 1300 Tenakee Harbor, Alaska, investigation------- 1992 Tenants Harbor, Maine, navigation ____ 111 Tenasillahe Island, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood controL_ 1893 Tenkiller Ferry Reservoir, Okla., flood control- 977 Ten Mile Creek, Ill., investigations___ __ . . 1030, 1535 Tennessee River, Tenn., Ala., and Ky.: Investigation ..... . . 1236 Navigation. . _ _ _. _ 1229 Locks and dams .. 1231 Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Alabama and Missis- sippi, investigation, navigation 655, 639 __-__- - Tensas River, Ark. and La.: Investigation 779 Navigation __ 762 Flood control_ 777 Terminus Reservoir, Calif., flood control.... _ ---- - 18 LXXXVIII INDEX , Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Terrebonne Bayou, La.: Navigation-_ 714 Investigation ----------------------- ------------- 751 Terre Haute, Ind., flood control_-------------------------------- 1300 Terre Noire Creek, Ark., flood control- - --- 766 Terry Creek, Ga., improvement _____________________ 504 Teton River, Idaho------------------------ - - -- 1966 Texar Bayou, Fla., investigation 655 Texarkana Reservoir, Tex., flood control_ 721, 722 -- -- Texas City Channel, Tex.: Investigations - - - - 846, 850 __--- Navigation_--------------- -- --- 810 Thames River Basin, Conn., R. I. and Mass.: Flood control_________________________________ 125, 127 ___---- Investigation_ ------------ 152 Thames River, Conn., navigation_ 88 The Island Reservoir, Vt., flood control 132 Thief River, Minn., investigation, flood control __------------_ 1100, 1082 Thimble Shoal Channel and Norfolk Harbor, Va.: Navigation ------------------------------------- 415 Investigation__ - 436 Thomaston Reservoir, Housatonic River Basin, Conn., flood control-----------------------------_ 150 Thompson Creek and San Jose, Wash-------------------------- 1673 Thompson Lake Drainage and Levee District, Ill., flood control ___ 1526 Thoroughfare Bay with Cedar Bay, N. C., channel con- necting, navigation__ 474 Thoroughfare Channel to Albemarle Sound, N. C .--- 476 Three Forks, Mont., investigation, flood control_ 1201, 1203 Three Islands Reservoir, Tenn., flood control__ 1250 Three Mile Creek, Mobile River, Ala., navigation- ----- 627 Three Mile Creek, Kans., investigation_- -_- - 1143 Tibbee Creek, Miss., flood control- - -- 658 Tickfaw River, La., improvement of, including tribu- taries-------_ ------ _ _ 714 Ticonderoga River, N. Y., navigation_-------------- 245 Tigre Bayou, La., navigation_______________________ 704 Tilghman Island Harbor, Md., navigation -------------- 335 Tillamook Bay, bar, and entrance, Oregon: Improvement_ ---------------------- 1856 Investigation__ ---- --- -------- 1873 Tionesta Reservoir, Pa., flood control -------------------------- 1368, 1395 Tioughnioga River, N. Y------------------------------ 340 Tiptonville to Obion River, Tenn., flood control-------- 788 Titusville, Fla., investigations________________________ 592, 607 ___ Tolchester Beach Area, Md., investigation_,______ __-__ 337 Tohopekaliga Lake, Fla., investigations- - - 592, 607 _- Toledo Harbor, Ohio: Investigation -------------------------- -------- 1574 Navigation _ _ 1659 __ Toledo, Ohio, investigations ------- --- ----- _ -- 1524, 1574 Toledo, Wash., investigation_-_______-_________ ----- ___ 1899 Tolu, Ky., flood control ----------------------------------------- 1296 Tomales Bay, Harbor at, Calif., investigation--- - 1749 Tombigbee River, Ala. and Miss.: Flood control _ _--------- 658, 659 Investigations ---------------------------------- 655, 661 1236 Navigation ------------------------------------ _ --- 634 Tombigbee and Tennessee Waterway- -- -- 639 ,INDEX LXXXIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Tombigbee and Warrior Rivers investigation_--... 655 655. Tom Jenkins Reservoir (Burr Oak), Ohio------------ 326, 1343 Toms River, N. J., navigation __- ____ 302 Tonawanda Creek, N. Y., investigation, flood control -------------- 1646, 1635 Tonawanda Harbor, N. Y.: Investigation-_ __-------------------------- ___----_ 1634 Navigation ----------------------------------- _ ----- -1612 Tongue River Reservoir, N. Dak., flood control ------------------ 1077, 1097 Topeka, Kans., flood control _______--__-______--_ _______ 1132 Topsail Inlet, N. C., investigation -------------------- 476 Toronto Reservoir, Kans., flood control_ _------- 968 Totuskey Creek, Va., navigation__________________ __ 385 Touchet River, Wash., investigation, flood control_--_----- 1977, 1966, 1973 Town Creek, Md., navigation_---------------------_ 335 Town Creek, West Fork of Tombigbee River, Miss ... _ 658 Town Creek, S: C., navigation_- ___ _-------------_ 483 Town River, Mass.: Investigation___ ___ ------- ___ ------ _ 117 Navigation ------------------------------------ _ 54 Townshend Reservoir, Vt., flood control--------------- 132, 150 ____ Trabuco Dam, Calif., flood control___________________________ 1690, 1701 Tradewater River, Ky., navigation __________________-_________ 1263 Transportation Series Report__ ---- -___-_____-- _ ______- -_ 2000 Traverse City Harbor, Mich., navigation----_ ------------- _ 1421, 1487 Treatment of Yuba River Debris Situation _ _----------------_ __ 2009 'Tred Avon River, Md., navigation____ __------- -- 335 Trent River, N. C.: Investigation_ _______ ______- __-- _- 476 Navigation 74 4------------------------------------ 'Trenton Channel, Mich., navigation _ _ _ _ __ 1553 Trinidad, Purgatoire River, Colo.: Flood control_ _-------_____-_ ----- -____ 891 Investigation ----------------------------------- 892 Trinity Bay Soil Conservation District, Tex., investiga- tion --------------------------------------------- 850 Trinity River and Tributaries, Tex.: Flood control______---___--- ____ 856 Investigations ------------------------------- 846, 856, 876 Navigation_________________ _____________ 819, 841 Tri Pond levee unit, Illinois, flood control_ ___ __ _ 1296 Troublesome River, Colo., investigation_------------------- 1706 Troy, Ind., flood control ....- ___ -------------- _ _-------_ 1296 Truckee River, Calif. and Nev., investigation---------------------_ 1815 Tualatin River, Oreg.: Flood control ---------------------------- _ _--- -- _ 1891 Investigation --------------------------------------------- 1899 Tuckahoe River, Md., navigation_ -- ___ _____ 335 Tucker Lake, Ark., flood control----------___ 987 Tucker Lake Bottom Okla., flood control --------------- 987 Tuckerton Creek, N. J., navigation__________________ 293 Tucson Diversion Channel, Gila River Basin, Ariz., flood control ------------------------------------------------- 1696 Tucumcari, N. Mex., flood control___ ... -- _ ______ 882 Tug Fork, W. Va., navigation _ - - _--- - -_ 1317 Tujunga Wash channel, Los Angeles River Basin ------------------ 1673 Tule River, Calif., flood control___-______________ __________ 1805 Tulare Lake, Calif., flood control________ _______________ 1802 Tully Reservoir, Mass., flood control- - -_--- - 132, 139 XC INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Tulsa and West Tulsa, Arkansas River, Okla., flood control----------------------------------------- 957.------ Tulsa, Okla., engineering district----------- -------- - 949 Tunungwant Creek, Pa________________ ...... _._._._______ 1367, 1397 Tuolumne River, Calif., flood control._-------------------------- 1791, 1792 Tupelo Bayou, Ark., flood control_ ________-- - 941 Turkey Bend, Tex., investigation --------------------- 846 Turkey Point, Md., investigation ---------------------- 337 Turkey Creek, Okla., investigation--_--------..- 993 Turkey River, Iowa, flood control, investigation..... Turners Cut, N. C., navigation____ ----------- 1060, 1062 - _____--___431 Turtle Bayou, Tex., investigation_ --- ___-__---- 846 Turtle Creek and Shellbrock River, Minn., investigation- _ -------- 1062 Turtle Creek Reservoir, Pa., flood control, investigation_-- -- 1401 Turtle River, Brunswick Harbor, Ga., improvement._. 504 Tuscarawas River, Ohio, flood control.--------- _-..-------- 1317 Tuscarora Creek, N. Y., flood control- ---------------- 344 Tuscumbia River, Tenn. and Miss., investigation; flood control - ------------------------- 789, 786 -- . Tuttle Creek Reservoir, Kans., flood control -------------------- 1109, 1130 Twelve Mile Bayou Bend, La., flood control ----------- - 727 Twelve Pole Creek, W. Va., flood control reservoir---------...... - 1344 Twin Rivers, Wis., navigation__-- ----------------- -------- - 1450 Twitch Cove Md., navigation_ -------------.-------- 328 Two Harbors (Agate Bay), Minn., navigation-------------------- 1409 Two Mile Creek, Oreg., investigation------ .... ------------- - --. 1899 Two Rivers Harbor, Wis.: Investigation_-------- - - ------------ - _ --____---1494 Navigation---------------------------------------------- 1450 Two Rivers, Minn., investigation_ 1----------------------- 100 Tyaskin Creek, Md., navigation __---------------- 335 Tygarts Creek, Ky., investigation_-----.... ---------------- 1349 Tygart River Dam, W. Va ------------------------------------ 1355 Tyrone, Ky., navigation_---------------- --------_ _ _----- - 1257 Tyrone, Pa., flood control__ - ...---------------- 362 Tyronza River, Ark., investigation -------------------- 789 U Umatilla Harbor, Oreg., navigation ----------------------------- 1965 Umatilla River, Oreg., investigation, flood control- - - ...-- 1965, 1966 1977 Umpqua Harbor and River, Oreg.: Flood control--------------------------------------------- 1898 Investigations-__- ---------------------------. _ ---- 1873, 1899 Navigation_---------- ------------------------ ---------- 1863 Union Reservoir, Mo., flood control__------ -------- ------- 1025 Union River, Maine, navigation_---------..--------- 111 Uniontown, Ky., flood control-- ----------------- _-------- 1281,1296 Uniontown, Pa., flood control __------ ------------ 1386 Union Township Levee Dist., Mo-___------- 659, 1060 Union Village Reservoir, Vt., flood control__ .- 132, 135 Upper Chipola River, Fla., navigation---....-------- - 652 Upper Machodoc Creek, Va., navigation-_ ------ __-- 395 Upper Mississippi River Basin, flood control: Rock Island Dist_ - _______ - --------- ---- --- 1058 St. Louis Dist -------------------------------------------- 1025 Chicago Dist_---------------------___-----------__ _ 1531 St. Paul Dist ------------------------------------------ .1097 Upper Narrows (Harry L. Englebright) Reservoir--- .. -- -2011 Upper Puyallup River, Wash.: Flood control- ------------------ -------- .... ---- ..- - 1953 INDEX XCI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Upper Thoroughfare, Deal Island, Md., navigation 324 Upper White River, Ark., navigation-----___. - -- _ 916 Urbanna Creek, Va., navigation---------- . -------- - 395 U. S. Lake Survey_ ----------------------------------- 1647 Utah Lake, Utah, investigation__--------- ___---------1815 SUtica, Ind., flood control-------------------------------------- 1296 V Valdez Harbor, Alaska: Investigation --------------------------------------------- 1992 Navigation ---------------------------------------------- 1990 Valley Center and Wichita, Kans., flood control--------- - 954 Valley Drainage & Levee District, Illinois_--------- -- 1530 Valley View Ky., navigation ------------------------------------ 1257 Van Buren, Arkansas River, Ark., flood control---------917, 943 Vanceburg, Ky., flood control_________ _ _______- -- 1343 Vancouver Lake area, Columbia River, investigations Venice Bay, Fla., investigation _______________-- - -____ 592 1873, 1899 Venice, Calif., Playa Del Ray Inlet, investigation----------------- 1672 Venice Drainage and Levee District, Ill., flood control-------- 1022 Venice Inlet, Fla.: Investigation .----------------------------------- 592 Navigation------------------------------------ 561 Ventura, Ventura River Basin, Calif., flood control --------------- 1701 Verdigris River, Kans., and Okla.: Flood control_ ____________________________ 926, 987 Investigation ----------------------------------- 993 Navigation ------------------------------------ 900 Verdugo Wash., flood control_ - ____ ____--___ ___-------1673 Vermilion Bay and River, La.: Improvement of Intracoastal Waterways via 738 Flood control _-------------------------------738 Vermilion Bayou, La., navigation__----------------_ 714 Vermilion Lock, La---------------------------------- 678 Vermilion Harbor, Ohio: Investigation___------------------- __1634 - Navigation _ ---------------------------- 1631 Vermillion River, Ill. and Kans., investigations----------_---- 1143, 1535 Verney Mills Dam, N. H., flood control- -------------- _ 121 Vero Beach, Fla., navigation_ __________-- - 533 Verona, Calif., navigation---_---------------- 1, 760 Versailles, Ky., navigation_-------------- - 1257 Vevay, Ind., flood control --------------------------------------- 1296 Vicksburg, Miss., engineering district------------------ 755 Victoria, Calhoun-Soil Conservation District, Tex 850 Victory Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control --------------------------------------- 132, 134 Villa Grove, Ill., investigation____---.--------------- 1302 Villa Park Dam, Calif., flood control_--- -_ __---------- 1690, 1701 Village Creek, White River and Mayberry districts, Arkansas, flood control, investigation --------------- 943, 946 -------- Vinalhaven, Carvers Harbor, Maine, investigation 117 Vincennes, Ind., flood control_ ---------- ___ ___---1282, 1296 Vincent Bayou, La., flood control__----- 744 Vineyard Haven Harbor, Mass., navigation_ 12....112 Vinton Waterway, La., navigation ._____-____---.._ 714 Virgin River, Nev., Ariz., and Utah, investigation_- Virginia Beach, Va., beach erosion study, investigation- _ _ _ _ _ _- 436 1706 Virginia coast waterway improvement----------------- 335._ Virginia Cut, Va., navigation- - - -- 431 Volga, Iowa, flood control- --- -- --- ......- 1.063 XCII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 W Wabash levee Dist. No. 3, Ill., investigation 1302 Wabash River, Ind. and Ill.: Flood control ....... - __- - __ 1284, 1297, 1300 Investigation___ 1302 Wabasha, Minn., harbor ____ 1037 Waccamaw River, N. C. and S. C.: Improvement of river_ 488 Investigation___ 491 Waddington Harbor, N. Y., navigation___ 1631 Wading Place, Maine, navigation__ 37 Wahkiakum Diking Districts Nos. 1, 3, and 4, Oreg_ 1893 Wahpeton-Breckenridge flood control_ 1079 Wailua River Basin, T. H., investigation_ 1756 Waikiki, Oahu, T. H., investigation_ 1749 Waimea and Hanapepe, Kauai, T. H., investigations _- 1749, 1756 Waitsburg, Wash. flood control___________ 1975 Wake Island Harbor, navigation_ 1746 Waldo Lake, Oreg _ _ __ _ _ __ 1876 Walker Lake Canal, Miss., flood control_ 776 Walker River, Calif., and Nev., investigation 1815 Walla Walla, Wash.: Engineering District_ 1959 Investigation__ 1977 Walla Walla River, Wash., flood control_ 1970 Wallabout Channel, N. Y., navigation_ 197 Wallace Bayou, La., flood control_ 744 Wallace Lake Reservoir, La., flood control 721, 730 Wallace, W. Va_ 1404 Walluski River, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control_ 1897 Walnut Bayou, Ark., investigation_ 993 Walnut Creek drainage area, Calif., investigation, flood control_____ _- _ ----- 1673, 1815 Walnut River, Kans., investigation_ 993 Wapato Waterway, Tacoma Harbor, Wash- 1927 Investigation _ -- _____- _ 1941 Wappinger Creek, N. Y., navigation, flood control ..... 245 Ware River, Mass., flood control 141 Wareham Harbor, Mass., navigation_ 112 Warm Creek, Calif., flood control_ 1696 Warren River, R. I., navigation- 112 Warrenton diking district No. 1, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control ----- 1897 Warrenton diking district No. 2, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control ---- 1897 Warrenton diking district No. 3, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control_ 1897 Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers, investigations 655, 661 Warrior Lock and Dam, Ala., navigation_ 636 Warrior River, Ala.: Investigations 655, 661 Navigation_ 634 Warroad Harbor and River, Minn.: Investigations___________------------------ 1100, 1429 Navigation 1066 Warwick River, Md., navigation 335 Warwood, W. Va., flood control_ 1395 Washington, Austin, Soil Conservation District, Tex Washington Bayou and Lake, Miss., navigation- - 850 762 INDEX XCIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Washington Canal and South River, N. J., navigation-__ 234 Washington, D. C.: Aqueduct------------------------------------- 386 Engineering district _____________ ____________ 371 Flood control--------------------------- ------ 396 Harbor at_ _------ -- ------ 371 Investigations_ --------------- 396 Washington Island Harbors, Wis., navigation --------------------- 1492 Washington Lake Ship Canal, Wash., investigation--_--------- 1941 Washington, Pa., investigation --------------------------------- 1401 Washita River, Okla., investigation, navigation---------993, 950 Watch Hill Cove, R. I ....................... _84 Waterbury, Winooski River Basin, Vt., flood control -_ 258 Waterbury Reservoir, Winooski River Basin, Vt., flood control_----------------------------------------- 258 Waterchestnut elimination, Washington, D. C-........ 377 Wateree River, S. C., navigation --------------------- 488 Waterford, Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, N. Y., flood control ----------------------------------------- 258 Water hyacinths: Investigations__---------------------____ 592, 655, __ 720, 846 Removal of, from Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas waters------. 580, 630, 711 Water Resources of the White, Ouachita, and Arkansas Rivers, investigation_____________________ ________ 946 Water Valley Reservoir, Ark., flood control------------ 938 Waterway on Coast of Virginia- - -__- ___-_____- - _ 335 Waterway Connecting Tombigbee and Tennessee Rivers, Ala. and Miss_----------__ -_----------------- 639 Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Miss ----------------- 2073 Watkins Glen, Oswego River Basin, N. Y., flood control------------ 16.44 Watson Bayou, Fla., navigation__ ________________ 622 Watson, Mo., investigation_ ----------------------------------- 1143 Watts Bar, Tenn., navigation __ ------------ _ _________ 1231 Watts levee, Illinois, flood control_ --------- __ -------- 1534 Waukegan Harbor, Ill., navigation_ -_----- - _ 1497 Waverly, W. Va., flood control_ __________- ____________-1343 Way Cake Creek, N. J., navigation----__ __----_ 245 Waynesboro, Va., flood control_------------------_ 405 Wears Creek, Mo., investigation -------------------------------- 1143 Webb District Improvement Co., Columbia County, Oreg., flood control_ _____________________ __________ 1897 Webbers Falls Dam and Reservoir, Okla., navigation_ -- 901, 905 Weber River, Utah, investigation______________ __-___ 1815 Weeping Water Creek, Nebr., investigation, flood control ------------ 1178 Weiser River, Idaho, investigation, flood control----------------- 1977, 1966 Wekiva River, Fla., investigations, flood control-------- 592, 607 Weldon River, Mo., investigation_-__ -__ ______ __- 1143 Welles Harbor, Midway Island-_____ ---- __- -________ - 1746 Wellfleet Harbor, Mass., navigation__- - _----____- 111 Wellsburg, W. Va., flood control-------------------------- -- 1395 Wells Harbor, Maine, navigation- _____-- -- ____- - -_ 111 Wellsville, N. Y., flood control_ 1636 Wellsville, Ohio, flood control___-__- __-___-_--- ---------- 1395, 1398 Wenatchee River, Wash__ _ 1942 Wenkel Drainage and Levy Dist., Ill., flood control --------------- 1020 West Baden Springs, Ind., investigation------------------------_ 1303 West Bay and Cotuit Harbor, Mass., investigation- 1 .117- West Bridgewater, Pa., flood control ---------------------- 1395 XilV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 West Brookfield Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood control_______ _____ _____ 132, 150 West Canaan Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, N. H., flood control . ------------------ 132, 150 Westchester Creek, N. Y., investigation, navigation.... 158 W estcott Cove, Conn _____ ______ _ __ ... _._ ..._ 112 West Divide, Colo., investigation-__ ------------- 1706 Westerly Creek, Colo., flood control___..... _ ___ 1167 Westernport, Md., investigation______________________ 406 Westfield River, Mass.: Investigation________ ___ ..... _...._ 152 Flood control____-- -____ 141 West Fork of Mill Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control. 1268 West Fork Reservoir, Little Kanawha River, W. Va., flood control 1344 West Fork River, W. Va., investigation _- 1401 West Fork of White River, Ind., investigation__ 1303 West Hill Reservoir, Blackstone River Basin, Mass., flood control------ 124, 150 Westland District Improvement Co., Columbia County, Oreg., flood control 1897 West Matanzas, Ill., flood control_----_ _ 1527 West Memphis, Ark., investigations __ 784, 789 West Monroe, La., flood control _ _ - - 763, 772 West of Benedict, Kans., flood control------------ 987 West of Elk City, Kans., flood control----------- 987 West of Fredonia, K ans., flood control West of Morrilton, Ark., flood control_ -- - ------ 987 920 West Oneonta Reservoir, N. Y., flood control___ 340 West Pittston, Pa., flood control___-__- _____ 366 West Point, Ill. and Mo., investigation_ ____ 1004 West Point, Ky., flood control______ _____ 1296 Westport Harbor, Conn., navigation.---------- 112 Westport, Ky., flood control --- .-.- -_-_ - 1296 Westport River, Mass., navigation _._..--_--- 112 Westport Slough, Oreg., navigation ......... 1850 West River, Conn _ -- -------- 95 West Springfield, Mass., flood control- - - 133, 145 West Terre Haute, Ind., flood control_ --. 1296 Westville Reservoir, Mass., flood control_ - 126, 150 Weymouth Back River, Mass., navigation_ 111 Weymouth Fore River, Mass.: Investigation____ ___ --- -_--- _ _- 117 Navigation----------------------- 52 Whatcom Creek, Wash., navigation_ 1908 Wheeling-Benwood, W. Va., flood control__ 1392, 1395 White, Arkansas and Red River basins, investigations__ 720 Whitefish Point Harbor, Mich., navigation __ 1427 Whitebird Creek, Idaho 1966 White Lake Harbor, Mich., navigation 1477 White Pine County, Calif., investigation_ 1815 White River, Ark., (above Peach Orchard Bluff) navi- gation 784 White River, Ark. and Mo.: Investigations__ ...... 751, 762, 784, 789, 799, 892, 917, 946, 952, 993 Navigation. ... ...- -_ _.- .--- -. - - - - 784, 900, 916 Flood control_ . .. _ _ _ _ . _ . . .. . _ 930, 937 INDEX XCV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 White River, Calif., investigation--------------------- ----- 1815 White River, Ind.: ---------------------- Flood control ...........----------------------............ 1285 Investigations--------------------------------- ---__ 1263, 1303 Navigation ------------------------------------ 1263 White River, Wash ------------------------------------------- 1949 White Rock Dam & Res., S. D., flood control -- __------ -___-- 1075 White Rock Creek, Tex., investigation-_-_ -..- 876 Whitewater River, Minn., investigation- ------ _-- _ ---- .1100 Whitewater River, Calif., investigation_ _------ -_ -----_ 1706 Whitewood Creek, S. Dak., investigation ----------------- 1178 Whitings Creek, Va., navigation---------------------- 395 Whitlow Ranch Reservoir, Queen Creek, Ariz., flood control --------------------------------------------------- 1701 Whitney Point, N. Y., flood control__ ________--- -- 340 Whitney Point Reservoir, N. Y., flood control- -- --- 341---------- Whitney Reservoir, Brazos River, Tex., flood control ._. 866 Whittier Narrows flood control basin, Calif____.._.._.. _._._ 1673 Wibaux, N. Dak., flood control---__- --_ ---- - 1187 Wichita and Valley Center, Kans., flood control -------- 954 Wichita River, Tex., investigations- ...-------- - 952, 993 Wickforl Harbor, R. I., navigation---- ---- - _ 77 Wicomico Creek and River, Md., investigation XVicomico River, Md., navigation_- ------ ----- ---- 337 335, 337 Wiedmer Chemicals drainage and levee district, Missouri, flood control-----------------------------------------------_ 1027 Wilcox, Pa., flood control_____ - __ ________- 1395 Wilder, Ky., flood control-_ 1296 Wild Horse Creek, Colo., flood control--------_ --- 889 Wild Rice River, Minn., flood control --------------------------- 1078 Wiley Creek Dam, Oreg _________________--- __ -- ____-1876 Wilkes-Barre-Hanover Township, Pa., flood control .. 355 Willacy County, Tex., investigation___--- 850 Willamette Falls fish ladder_ --------- - ------------- 1876 Willapa Harbor and River, Wash.: Investigation-------------------------------------------- 1942 Navigation -------------------------------------------- 1936 Willamette River, Oreg.: Bank protection_-_____--------------------- 1876, 1890 Flood control in basin. - _______-_--- --- ___1875, 1891 Improvement above Portland, and Yamhill River navigation--------------------------------------------- 1839 Improvement at Williamette Falls, navigation_ .... 1842 Improvement below Portland, navigation__ ------------------- 1845 Investigation ----------------------------------- ---------- 1900 Williamsport, Md., investigation_--- .... ----------- _ 406 Williamsport, Pa., flood control--------------------- 360, 368 Williamstown, W. Va., flood control------------------------ ---- 1343 Williamville Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control----------_ -------------- ------ 150 Willis Site Red River, Tex., and Okla., investigation --- 993 Willoughby Channel, Va.: Investigation ----------------------------------- 436 Navigation --------------------------------- 419 Willow Creek, Colo., flood control_ ------------------ 891 Willow Creek, Mont., flood control_ -------------- ------ 1204 Willow Creek, Oreg., investigation_---- ---------------- _ - 1900 Willow Creek, S. C., investigation __-------------- 491 Willow, Ky., navigation--............. -- --- ---- 1257 Wills Creek, Pa., investigation .----...- 406 -. Wills Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control------ 1----------321 xCvI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Wilmette.:Harbor, Ill., investigation_ 1524 Wilmington Harbor, Del.: Investigation .... 303 Navigation 274 Wilmington Harbor, N. C., navigation- 469 Wilmington, N. C., engineering district___ 447 Wilson and Wenkel and Prairie Du Pont drainage and levee districts, Illinois, flood control_ 1020 Wilson Canyon and Mansfield St. channel, Calif_ 1673 Wilson Harbor N. Y., navigation__ 1618 Wilson Point Harbor, Conn., navigation__ 112 Wilson, Tenn., navigation_ 1231 Wilson, Wyo., investigation_ 1977 Winchester Bay, Oreg., investigation, navigation_ 1873, 1864 Winery Canyon, Calif__ 1673 Winfield, Kans., flood control_ 987 Winfield, W. Va., navigation 1313 Winnebago, Lake, harbors on_ 1440 Winnepesaukee Lake, N. H., navigation 111 Winnibigoshish Reservoir, Minn__ 1068 Winona, Minn., investigation, basin ___ 1076, 1036, 1100 Winooski River, Vt.: Flood control 258 Investigation___________ 259 Winsted, Connecticut River Basin, Conn., flood control__ 148 Winter Harbor, Maine, investigation__ 117 Winter Harbor, Va., navigation_ .... 434 Winthrop Beach, Mass., beach erosion study- 111 Winthrop Harbor Mass., navigation 111 Winyah Bay, S. C., navigation_ 480 Wisconsin River, Wis.: Investigations_ 1076, 1100 Navigation_ 1075, Wishart Point, Va., investigation_ 337 Wister Reservoir, Okla., flood control_ 978 Withlacoochee River, Fla.: Investigations 592, 593, 607 Navigation 572 Wolf Creek, Colo., flood control____ 895 Wolf Creek Reservoir, Ky., flood control_ 1240,1250 Wolf Creek, Okla., flood control_ 959 Wolf River, Tenn. and Miss.: Flood control 784 Investigation __ 790 Navigation 652, 781 Wolf River (Memphis Harbor), Tenn., navigation_ _ _ _ 781 Wolf River, Wis., navigation__ 1440 Woodbury Cieek, N. J., navigation 229, 302 Wood Island Harbor, Maine, and the Pool at Biddeford, navigation_ 111 Woodlands, W. Va., flood control_____________________ Wood River drainage and levee district, Illinois, flood control _________ 1023 Woods Hole Channel, Mass., navigation__ 112 Woodson drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control _ --_-_ _ ___ 1893 Woonsocket, Blackstone River Basin, R. I., flood control_ 124, 125-- Worcester diversion, Blackstone River Basin, Mass., flood control-------- --------------------------- 124,150 - .---- INDEX XCVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Work for other agencies__________________________ 4 Wrangell Harbor, Alaska, navigation-__ __________ __ _ ___ 1987 Wrangell Narrows, Alaska, navigation---------,_ -------------- _ 1986 Wray, Colo., investigation___________________________ 1143 Wrightsville, Winooski River Basin, Vt., flood control _ 258 Y Yadkin River, N. C.: Flood control_-----------__ --------------- _ 490 Investigation ----------------------------------- 491 Navigation 488 Yakima River, Wash.: Flood control_______ ________________________________ 1942, 1953 Investigation --------------------------------------------- 1954 Yalobusha River, Miss., navigation___ - _________ 762 Yamhill River, Oreg.: Investigations_ - - - ___-- -_ 1873, 1900 Navigation ------------------------------------ ---------- 1839 Yampa River Colo., investigation .________________-_____ 1706 Yankton, S. Dak., navigation, flood control, investigation -------- 1164, 1153, 1178 Yaquina Bay, Harbor, and River, Oreg.: Improvement of bay and harbor--__ _______________________ -1859 Improvement of river ------------------------------------- 1872 Investigations-_ 1873900 1873,____ Yazoo River, Miss., navigation------------------_ 760, 762 Ybor Channel, Fla., navigation__---------- - 569 Yellow Creek, Ky., flood control________________________________ 1236, 1250 Yellow Medicine Creek, Minn., investigation --------------------- 1100 Yellow Mill Channel, Conn_________- - _ - - -__-_ 100 Yellow River, Fla., and Ala., investigation------------ 661 Yellowstone River Basin, Mont. and Wyo_---------- _ _ 1199, 1204 Yellow Water River, La., flood control----------_ ---_ 744 York Harbor, Maine: Investigation_ ____________________--___ 117 Navigation_------------------------------------ 37 York, Pa., flood control__ ______-____________ 363 York River, Va., navigation--------------------------- 434 York Spit Channel, Va., navigation___-____________ 413 Youghiogheny River, Pa.: Flood control reservoir---------------------------___- 1336, 1395 -------------------------------------------- Investigations________________________________ 1401 Navigation ----------------------------------------- 1363 Youngs Bay and River, Oreg., navigation ------------------------ 1872 Youngs River Dikes, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control ----------- 687 1897 Yscloskey Bayou, La., navigation__---------------------_ Yuba River, Calif., treatment of debris situation, con- struction of restraining dams__ ___---- -_ 2009 Zanesville, Ohio, flood control____________ ________ _ 1343 Zipper Bay Harbor, Minn., improvement________ _____-____ _ 1075 Zumbro River and tributaries, Minn., investigation ---------------- 1100 0