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UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation
Regional Office, Region 7
Building 46, Denver Federal Center
Denver 25, Colorado
Mar 8
1963
Mr.
Leonard R. Kuiper
Acting Director
Colorado Water Conservation Board
215 State Services Building
1525 Sherman Street
Denver 3, Colorado
Dear
Mr.Kuiper:
This is a brief report of Region 7, Bureau of Reclamation activities
in Colorado for the period January 9 to March 1, 1963:
FRYINGPAN-ARKANSAS PROJECT OFFICE
As of March l, 1963, the project had 51 employees--39 in the field
and 12 in the Pueblo office.
Most field activities on the project were concerned with the Ruedi
Darn and Reservoir site. Core drilling at that site has progressed
satisfactorily. The results are being analyzed by our geologists.
Survey activities on highway relocation at the Ruedi site progressed
slowly due to adverse weather conditions
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Studies are still being made of the possible operating coordination
of the Homestake Project with the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project. Good
progress is being made and there is basis for considerable optimism
that significant mutual benefits will be developed.
DENVER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Narrows Unit, Missouri River Basin Project
The results of the site selection study for Narrows versus
Weld
County darn sites were reported to the Steering Committee on February
13 by the Area Engineer and staff. In surranary, the studies indicate
areas are situated: (a) just below Denver; (b) in the
vicinity of Sterling; and (c) in the vicinity of Julesburg.
9. Our study revealed that well pumping probably will be
reduced in the valley by 1990. This is apt to occur
be-cause, with more water in the streams, well pumpers can get more water under their existing water rights and so would reduce pumping to save power costs.
Trinidad Project
Meetings were held with the various ditches in the Trinidad proj-ect to resolve problems of water distribution and repayment within
the area. While some progress was made, complete acceptance of
these formula have not been resolved. Three modifications of the
internal operating criteria were requested by the District, their hydrologic effects were analyzed, and the findings reported back
to the district. The effects of these modifications on economic
feasibility of the project are yet to be tested. -;
Cache la Poudre Unit, Missouri River Basin Project
The reconnaissance report for this unit has been completed and is being reviewed by the Commissioner and the Chief Engineer.
Green Mountain Afterbay
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We are presently reevaluating the power potential of the Afterbay
on a weekly basis. All other work has been completed preparatory
to drafting the appraisal report .1::i1~ ~
KANSAS RIVER PROJECTS OFFICE North Republican Unit, Missouri River Basin Project
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--Definite plan studies are being considered for this unit. Recent
activities by the Projects Office have been principally conferences
and discussions with landowners and tenants in the area. However,
control points have been set for topographic surveys. St. Francis Unit, Missouri River Basin Project
No recent planning activities have been conducted on this unit.
