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Show construction access roads to Reclamation sites be upgraded to permit their permanent use for recreation access. This would require revision of the present criteria for construction access roads. with attendant increased costs. Recreation benefits at the Strawberry Enlargement and Currant Creek Reservoirs were specifically recognized. Realization of full recreation benefits at Upper Stillwater would be limited by the extent of the annual drawdown in the reservoir operating water surface and the extent to which downstream borrow areas could be restored. The majority endorsed the proposal to include Lampton Reservoir construction as a part of the Jordan River Parkway System in Salt Lake County. It was indicated that many additional recreation benefits would accrue to Sevier River basin if additional water was imported with the Bonneville Unit. There was concern as to what the impact would be on the natural environment of the south slope of the Uinta Mountains as additional recreational opportunity brought many more people into areas which had been relatively inaccessible. Esthetics The major esthetic concern was related to the visual impact of Unit features upon the natural scenery. Particular attention was directed towards the Upper Stillwater Dam and the resulting reservoir impoundment. In this mountain valley setting adjacent to the proposed High Uinta Wilderness Area, it was suggested that consideration be given to design of a rockfill dam using material from talus slopes within the reservoir instead of earthfill from downstream borrow areas. Annual drawdown in the reservoir surface would also result in exposure of dewatered areas around the reservoir which would detract from its recreational value. Other speakers commended restorative measures initiated by Reclamation to reduce visual impact of the Starvation Dam borrow area as well as water pollution control measures below Soldier Creek Dam and at the tunnels presently under construction. In order to preserve the esthetics of the canyon in relation to the proposed recreation areas on Diamond Fork it was suggested that the Dyne Powerplant be relocated on Sixth Water Creek, ( refer to Section H). Water Quality and Supply Several speakers directed their remarks toward changes in water quality which would result from operation of the Unit. 639 |
