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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Feasibility Report for Dam Safety ModificationS to DeWeese Dam April 22, 1997 27 7. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1 RECOMMENDATIONS The condition of the existing crest section (upper 12 feet) of DeWeese Dam is poor, The crest section is showing signs of significant concrete deterioration and excessive seepage, Recent SEO and independent inspections have noted the overall poor condition of the crest section and concern regarding the ability of the crest section to safely withstand all reasonable loading conditions. Results of our stability analyses have substantiated this concern, This report documents the results of feasibility investigations to resolve the identified dam safety deficiencies at DeWeese Dam, Failure to adequately'address these safety issues is expected to ultimately result in severe reservoir storage restrictions, Such storage restrictions would significantly impact the Company's ability to provide a consistent and reliable irrigation water supply to shareholders and significantly impact recreational use of the reservoir, Two concepts to modify the crest raise sections and resolve the dam safety deficiencies were investigated and estimates of probable project costs were developed. A potential financing plan has been developed which uses low-interest project fullding from the CWCB Construction Loan Fund, We recommend that the Company proceed with implementation of Alternative No, 1 - Crest Replacement, as described in Section 3.3, This alternative has a total estimated project cost of $750.000, It is further recommended that the Company continue its efforts to investigate and develop a project funding program acceptable to shareholders, A funding program, which includes a low-interest loan from the CWCB, appears to provide reasonable fmancing alternative to the Company, 7.2 PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The proposed plan for implementation of the recommended alternative (Alternative No. I - Crest Replacement) is: 1997: Finalize this Feasibility Report and continue investigation and development of a project financing plan that wiIl be acceptable to shareholders, If appropriate, apply for a construction loan from the CWCB in November, 1998: Preform final design of the project and prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, and bidding documents, Submit final design documents to SEO for review and approvaL Obtain appropriate project permits and clearances, 96006\REPQRTS\FEAS\TEXT.NEW ~ GEl Consultants, lnc,