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.,. .. " ~o 0 717 . . l On the Savery-Pot Hook Project substantial progress has been made on the definite plan report investigations. Project land classification and drainage studies are essentially complete, and the Final land classification and drainage review by Regional and Denver personnel has been completed. The project lands and drainage appendix is being drafted at the present ti me. Plan formulation studies are essentially complete wi th the recom- mended plan consisting of an enlargement of the proposed Pot Hook Reservoir and realigning the Pot Hook Canal at a higher elevation. Pot Hook Canal will also be extended to replace the previously planned Westside Canal Extension, The Two Bar area will be eliminated from the project plan because of poor soil quality and cost of facilities. Final project water supply studies ore underway. Geological investigations of the canal locations are essen- tially complete, and studies are now in progress to determine the need and type of canal lining. All field surveys for project features are now complete. On-farm development costs and farm-size studies are continuing. The definite plan report is scheduled to be com- pleted in the fall of 1970. SMAll RECLAMATION PROJECTS The Overland Ditch and Reservoir Company, Hotchkiss, Colorado, has submitted designs and estimates for the enlargement of Overland Reservoir under a Small Project loan. Review of the designs and estimates has been completed, and our suggested design changes are being made by the engineer representing the company. Fish and wildlife and recrea- tion evaluations by cooperating Federal and State agencies are in progress, The Farmers Water Development Company, Norwood, Colorado, has submitted a draft of application report to enlarge the Gurley Reservoir, Regional Office personnel plan to meet with company representatives in the very near future to discuss water supply deter- minations, reservoir sizing, and designs and estimates. 6