Bear Creek Basin, South Platte River and Tributaries, Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska

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ENGBR SUBJECT: Bear Creek Basin, South Platte River and Tributaries, Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska general recreation, and fish and wildlife enhancement; generally in accordance with the plan of the Division Engineer and with such modifications thereof as in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers may be advisable; at an estimated cost to the United States of $29, 651 , 000 for construction and $40, 000 annually for operation, maintenance, and replacements: Provided that, prior to construction, local interests furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will: a. In accordance with the Federal Water Project Recreation Act: (1) Administer land and water areas for recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement; (2) Pay, contribute in kind,or_ repay. (which may be through user fees) with interest, one -half of the separable cost allocated to recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement, presently estimated at $428,000; and (3) Bear all costs of operation, maintenance, and replacement of recreation and fish and wildlife lands and facilities, presently estimated at $52,000 on an average annual basis; b. Obtain the water required for initial filling and replenish- ment of the recreation pool by purchase or other means consistent with Federal and State laws, to assure effective operation of the project for recreation, at an estimated cost of $149,000 for initial filling and $18,600 annually for replenishment; c s Hold and save the United States free from damages due to water - rights claims resulting from construction and operation of the pro j ect; d . Prevent encroachment on the flow- carrying capacity of the Bear Creek channel below the reservoir and the South Platte River channel below the confluence of Bear Creek to the extent necessary to provide for effective reservoir.operation in the 'interest of flood control; rA