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21le::"7 ...;). -26- As an individual, I wOlud like to endorse the project and urge that all efforts be made to start construction at the earliest possi~le date. Sincerely yours, Karl C. Falch **";~***** T~ H~NRYLYN IRHIGtTIUN DIjThICT Hudson, Colorado July 2), 1951 Judge Clifford H. jtone Denver, Colorado Dear Judge ~tone: I was so ha;Jpy to read of your statement Vlhich you made in Granby that there would be three hearings held on the proposed relocation of the Narrows D~~. 1 have felt that the building of this dam just above Fort Lorgan VJould be a serious mistake for the welfare of the South Platte Valley in ColoradO. There is a critical flood hazard area in the South ?lat~e from Denver to rlatteville and there have been many suggestions offered as to the b0st method to pursue, none of which would entirely cure the problem and much money ;,!Q".J.d be spent. I believe it is agreed generally that the proper place for flood con',;rol is as near the source as possible. For the two fold purpose of flood control and the conservation of water, I am strong- ly in favor of the building of the Two Forks, or Chatfield, or both. This would eliminate the flood hazard for Denver and the area belor;. The ::iouth l-'latte Valley is highly prod".lctive of return flow from water used in the upper reaches of the valley and each acre foot of water stored in these reservoirs vlOuld perform at least a double duty before reaching the bt.ate line of Colorado, and in an area greatly in need of an additional supply. I know that the building of the Chatfield has been approved by the Army .l>ngineers and 1 also know that you are fnmiliar with all this but, I am so anxious to see the upper reservcirs built first that I just felt I must ~Tite you. Very rospectfully R. P. Culverwell Secre'i:.ary-l'.Ianager, The Henrylyn Irrigation District