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<br />'1,.- <br /> <br />~he Nebratla2ftate line, most of which could have been stored in the <br />Narrows Reservoir for use in more critical years. <br /> <br />The Narrows Reservoir will provide a major flood control facility <br />for that area of the state below the reservoir to the state line. Some <br />flood damages occur on the South Platte River almost every year. With <br />control of the middle reach of the river through Chatfield and Bear <br />Creek Dams and control of the lower reach of the river through Narrows <br />Dam, flood damages on the South Platte River will be significantly <br />reduced. Floods originating in the Bijou Creek drainages will not be <br />controlled. <br /> <br />The project will also provide major fish and wildlife benefits and <br />major recreation benefits. The reservoir will be ,the largest ever con- <br />structed in the state. It will contain a permanent pool of approximately <br />50,000 acre-feet. Situated near the heart of the population center of <br />the state, it will provide water-oriented recreation on a scale not <br />matched by any other facility east of the Continental Divide. The South <br />Platte River below Denver now has minimal fishery value. The Narrows <br />Reservoir and Jackson Reservoir will provide a major warm water fishery. <br /> <br />The President's budget to the Congress for FY 1977 recommends <br />appropriation of $3,995,000 for land acquisition and construction. <br />funds appear to be sufficient and it is therefore recommended that <br />Governor and the members of Colorado's congressional delegation be <br />requested to support the President's recommendation. <br /> <br />the <br />These <br />the <br /> <br />FLS :mm <br /> <br />-4- <br />