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 0.9 mile upstream from 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 portion 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 37.2 miles of the channel of the Red Lake River so as to provide a bottom width of 40 feet throughout the reach between river mile 150.6 near High Landing, Minn., and the outlet of Lower Red Lake; modification of the existing 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 tainter gates, one stop-log bay, and one sluice gate; construction of an approach channel to the structure 800 feet long, having a bottom width of 70 feet; and rectification, clearing and enlargement of 37.7 miles of the channel of the Clearwater River between river mile 41.5 near Plummer, Minn., and a point 0.9 mile upstream from the mouth of Ruffy Brook, so as to provide a bottom width of 40 feet throughout the lower 28.5 miles and 30 feet throughout the remaining 9.2 miles. The channel improvements will eliminate a large percentage of the flood damages resulting from overflow of the rivers and will provide adequate channels 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 will provide for a discharge capacity of 1,000 cubic feet per second through the structure when the lake is at normal elevation (1,174.0) and will insure the release of sufficient water to meet the needs at all times of municipalities along Red Lake River. The estimated cost (1940) to the United States for new work is $902,940. The estimated annual cost of maintenance is $2,000 for operating and care of the control structure. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. No. 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 War 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 replacement 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 Rivers treat their sewage before discharge into the streams so as to effect a reduction in the biochemical 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 less than 1,000; and prevent the construction of any new dams or the raising of any existing dams in Red Lake, Clearwater, or Thief Rivers downstream from Lower Red Lake, Clearwater Lake, or Mud Lake unless authorized by the War Department. Although local interests have not been formally notified in writing of the above requirements, statements have been received indicating that all such requirements will be complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preliminary inves tigations and design were initiated by hired labor. Costs for the year were $5,896.16, for new work. The expenditures were $2,083.86. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction work has not been started. The costs to June 30, 1945, were $5,896.16 for new work. The expenditures were $2,083.86. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1945, $47,916.14, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1945 New work: Hired labor, investigations, design and preparation of plans and specifications___ Total all work $3, 812.30 44, 103.84 47, 916. 14 The additional sum of $853,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1947 for completion of plans and construction of the project by contract. Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved Mar. 31, 1945. Gross amount expended Balance unexpended June 30, 1945 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1945 Balance available June 30, 1945 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending 1 Exclusive of available funds. 13. PARK RIVER RESERVOIR, N. DAK. $50,000.00 2,083.86 47, 916. 14 4, 264. 30 43, 651. 84 853,000.00 853, 000. 00 Location. The Park River 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 the North about 36 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 earth-fill dam, having a height of about 62 feet above the stream bed and a length of approximately 840 feet; a 4-foot inside diameter concrete conduit under the dam, with a 4- by 3-foot inside dimension concrete control tower superimposed on the conduit on the upstream slope of the dam, and a separate intake and trash rack tower at the upstream toe of the dam; and a trapezoidal spillway adjacent to the dam with 150-foot wide flat crest at an elevation of 14.5 feet below the dam crest with a trapezoidal sluiceway decreasing in bottom width from 150 feet to 50 feet. Partial flood control protection will be afforded by the reservoir of 5,900 acre-feet capacity which will be created by the dam and the reservoir storage capacity of 3,650 acre-feet below spillway crest will be used to provide a minimum flow of 5 second-feet in the river to meet the water-conservation needs in the reach from the dam to Grafton, N. Dak. The estimated cost (1940) to the United States for new work is $358,610. The estimated annual cost of maintenance is $2,050 for operating and care of the dam. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (S. Doc. No. 194, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is contained in the project document. 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 res ervoir; 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. Although local interests have not been advised formally in writing of the above requirements, they have indicated their willingness to comply with such requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done and no allotments have been made. Proposed operations.-The sum of $30,000 allotted in July 1945 will be applied to the design, preparation of contract plans and specifications, and land line surveys by hired labor. The additional sum of $328,600 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1947 for completion of the project. 14. PEMBINA RIVER RESERVOIR, N. DAK. Location. The Pembina River dam site is located on the Pembina River, about 9 miles upstream from Walhalla, N. Dak. and 96.9 miles above the mouth. The Pembina River has its headwaters in southern Manitoba, Canada, and flows southeasterly to the vicinity of Elwood, N. Dak., then easterly to join the Red River of the North about 2 miles south of the international boundary. Its length is 275 miles, of which 115 are in the United States. (For general location of dam site see U. S. Geological Survey map of North Dakota.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for the construction of an earth-fill dam, having a height of about 64 feet above the stream bed and a length of 1,040 feet, including a concrete spillway section having a 150-foot wide crest at an elevation 23.5 feet below dam crest, with a sluiceway decreasing in bottom width from 150 feet to 50 feet, and a 6.5-foot square inside dimension concrete conduit under the dam, with a 4-foot square inside dimension concrete control tower superimposed on the conduit at the upstream toe of the dam. The reservoir created by the dam will have a capacity of 19,000 acre-feet. The reservoir storage capacity of 7,000 acre-feet below spillway crest will be used to provide a minimum flow of 5 second-feet to meet the water-conservation needs. Benefits of an intangible nature which would result include a more adequate supply of water for fire protection: alleviation of danger of epidemics to people and livestock; extensive recreational benefits; and improvement in the general welfare and social security of the people residing near the reservoir site and in the river basin below the dam. The estimated cost (1941) to the United States for new work is $95,300. The estimated annual cost of maintenance is $2,580 for operating and care of the dam. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. No. 565, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is contained in the project document. Local cooperation.-The improvement is subject to the conditions that local interests make a cash contribution of $235,200, 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; maintain the channel below the reservoir; make necessary changes in roads, bridges, and utilities; hold and save the United States free from claims for damages due to the construction works; limit future construction of dams or other works below the reservoir; and establish preventive measures to control contamination of the river. Local interests have not been formally advised in writing of the above requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done and no allotments have been made. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed for fiscal year 1946. The sum of $35,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1947 for design, contract plans and specifications, and land line surveys with hired labor. 15. TONGUE RIVER RESERVOIR, N. DAK. Location. The Tongue River dam site is located on the Tongue River, about 13 miles upstream from Cavalier, N. Dak., and about 60.2 miles above the confluence of the Pembina and Tongue Rivers. Tongue River, the main tributary of the Pembina River, has its source in Cavalier County in northeastern North Dakota and flows northeasterly approximately 100 miles to join the Pembina River near the eastern boundary of North Dakota. (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 earth-fill dam, having a height of about 40 feet above the stream bed and a total length of 2,090 feet, including spillway section; the spillway section composed of steel pile cells and grouted stone, with 180-foot wide crest at an elevation 13.5 feet below dam crest, and a sluiceway decreasing in bottom width from 180 to 50 feet; and a 36-inch diameter corrugated steel pipe conduit under the dam, with a concrete control tower superimposed on the conduit at the upstream berm, and a separate concrete trash rack tower at the upstream toe of the dam. The reservoir created by the dam will have a capacity of 6,400 acre-feet at spillway design flood stage and a storage capacity of 3,000 acre-feet below spillway crest. It will provide for reservoir control of floodwaters and for a minimum release of 3 second-feet during 9 years out of 10 in which spring run-off would fill the reservoir to storage capacity. The estimated cost (1941) to the United States for new work is $238,500. The estimated annual cost of maintenance is $2,410 for operating and care of the dam. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. No. 565, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is contained in the project document. Local cooperation.-The improvement is subject to the conditions that local interests make a cash contribution of $68,600, toward the construction cost; and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide without cost to the |