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Show separable units (similar to the Vernal Unit), the Upalco and Jensen, will be completed in 1964 and 1965, respectively. Plan formulation studies were far enough along this fall to permit the Bureau or Reclamation to explain the plan to those directly concerned. Through the cooperation of the Utah Water and Power Board and the Upper Colorado River Commission, public meetings were held at Provo, Roosevelt, Nephi and Heber City. As a result of these meetings everyone has a better understanding of the problems to be resolved. b. Emery County Project The Emery County Project would provide supplemental water for 20,450 acres of land and a full supply for 3,630 acres in Emery County in Eastcentral Utah near the towns of Huntington, Castle Dale, and Orangeville. Principal construction features would include the Joes Valley Dam and Reservoir which would impound 57,000 acre-feet of water on Cottonwood Creek, the Swasey Diversion Dam located ten miles downstream from Joes Valley, and the 17-mile Cottonwood-Hunt-ington Canal heading at the Swasey Diversion Dam. Canals, laterals and drains would be constructed as required. In addition, a small amount of water would be made available for the transmountain diversion to lands now partially irrigated by the Sanpete project. Recreational facilities would be provided at the project storage site. Advance Planning Advance planning studies were initiated in fiscal year 1957 and are well advanced. Completion of the definite plan report is scheduled for June, 1961. 4. Authorized Wyoming Participating Projects a. La Barge Project The La Barge Project is in the Green River Basin in Lincoln and Sublette Counties. The project lands are situated between South Piney Creek and La Barge Creek along the west side of the Green River in a narrow strip about 30 miles long with an average width of ll/2iriiles. The irrigation of 7,970 acres of arable dry land is contemplated. As presently planned, this project would involve a direct flow diversion from the Green River. Water would be carried in the 39-mile long Green River Canal to serve the project area. The canal heading would be about 6 miles east of Big Piney, Wyoming, and would be placed low enough in the west bank of the river to eliminate the need for a diversion dam as previously planned. Distribution laterals and drains will be constructed as needed. 58 |
