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Show the Aspen Canal will replace present direct flow diversions from Smith Fork, thus permitting additional direct flow diversions to be made higher on the stream through existing ditches. Recreational facilities will be provided at Crawford Reservoir. The Smith Fork Project will provide a full water supply for the irrigation of 1,423 acres of new land and a supplemental supply for 8,056 acres of inadequately irrigated land located near Crawford, Colorado. Construction Activities The contract was awarded in September, 1960 for Crawford Dam, and the early foundation excavation work has been started. It is anticipated that invitations will be issued in May, 1961 for the Aspen Canal and in June, 1961 for the Smith Fork Diversion Dam and the Feeder Canal. The project is scheduled for completion in May, 1963. c. Florida Project The Florida Project is located in Southwestern Colorado, Southeast of Durango in the Florida River Valley and on Florida Mesa. Its principal features include the construction of Lemon Dam on the Florida River with a reservoir capacity of 40,300 acre-feet, enlargement of the existing Florida Farmers Ditch and Florida Canal, and the construction of a new diversion dam. Irrigation laterals will be constructed to 2,210 acres of project lands. Flood control and fish and wildlife values will be improved. The project includes 5,730 acres of new land and 13,720 acres of presently irrigated land needing a supplemental water supply. Construction Activities The Florida Project is a "new start" for the fiscal year 1961. Pre-construction work is underway and the Bureau of Reclamation plans to issue invitations for bids on Lemon Dam in April, 1961. Initial storage in Lemon Reservoir is scheduled for April, 1964. d. Silt Project An improved water supply for more than 5,400 acres of partially irrigated land, and a full supply for about 1,900 acres of new land will be provided by construction of the Silt Project between Rifle and Elk Creeks in Westcentral Colorado. Construction features will include the Rifle Gap Reservoir of 10,000 acre-feet capacity, a pumping plant, diversion dam and feeder canal, rehabilitation of existing works and construction of laterals and drains. 51 |