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. . . 0875 For the more intensive development which could be justified only by the assurance of a permanent pool as discussed in other paragraphs, perhaps two of the three locations mentioned for selection of a day-use area could be utilized for initial develop.ent, the third held in reserve, but incorporated in over-all plan- ning. A boat launching ramp, useablewithin normal fluctuation range, should be, justified at one ,perhaps both sites, as well as planned for the future at ~ome suitable pOint farther up the reservoir. Swimming and bathing factlities need not be provided. A reservoir- viewing overlook could be planned to advantage at one of the promontories, possibly above the existing hous- ing group within the baSin called SoprisPlaza, about one mile "est of the dam, on the north shore, where extensive lake surface and shore can be seen. Should a definite but inadequate volume of relatively permanent storage be determined as all that can be depended on, it is possible that it might be more effective if it were possible to impound it sepa- rately. One location might be in a small reservoir upstream above the flood control pool. Another location might be found just below the dam. Should it prove feasible to take material for the earth fill of the dam from that site, the resulting excavation might help create a basin for a small but attractive, relatively stable lake. It would be close to Trinidad and should be satisfactory for day-use recreational development. Such a development could warrant at least the facilities recommended for the main rpservoir under the presently proposed primary operation. Access should be possible with even less new road construction. However, land needed for the recreational facilities would be an added cos t . The recreational benefits of this alteruate small-reservoir developmeut proposal should be equiva- lent to that estiaated for the developmeut recommended for the main reservoir under current primary proposals. Recommended Land Acquisition The small picnic development area recommended for the main reservoir probably could be confined to land which would be obtained for flood control purposes. No structures are proposed which could uot withstand the APPENDIX G Exhibit No. 1 Page,16 of 24 .