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Show __3__ sites, gravel pits and other construction purposes, from the following sources: (a) the United States under authority of Act of Congress of June 18, 1932 (Chap. 270, 47 Stat. 324), except for a strip of land 250 feet wide which was given to the M.W.D. free as a right of way over Government land for the Colorado River Aqueduct; (b) the State of California; and (c) private persons, all at a total cost of approximately $699,999. 7. Temporary Construction Facilities: During the construction period (1932-1941), the M.W.D. constructed approximately 153 miles of surfaced roads, 180 miles of water system, and 477 miles of power system, the latter consisting of 5 power substations and transmission lines, all at a total cost (excluding salvage value) of approximately $3,623,402. 8. Transmission lines: Subsequent to the initial construction (completed in 1941) the M.W.D. constructed permanent transmission lines at a total cost of $2,719,693. 9. Pumping Plants and Facilities: (a) Description-There are five pumping plants located between Lake Havasu and Lake Mathews the terminal storage reservoir of the main aqueduct. Initially, 3 pumps and one discharge pipe were installed in each plant. Each plant has camps and other housing facilities built nearby for permanent M.W.D. employees. (b) Function-At the point of diversion in Lake Havasu the normal water surface elevation is 450 feet above sea level, while in Lake Mathews the reservoir maximum ultimate water elevation |
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Original book: [State of Arizona, complainant v. State of California, Palo Verde Irrigation District, Coachella Valley County Water District, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, City of Los Angeles, California, City of San Diego, California, and County of San Diego, California, defendants, United States of America, State of Nevada, State of New Mexico, State of Utah, interveners] : California exhibits. |