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<br />Ridgway Reservoir, with its operation pattern and dual-level outlets, <br /> <br />would improve the flow pattern and water quality in the Uncomphagre River, <br /> <br />thus benefi~ing fish habitat. Fishing easements would be acquired along <br /> <br />12 miles of the river to allow the public to benefit trom this improvement. <br /> <br />The deer-proof fence along U.~. Highway 550 would not only preclude an <br /> <br />increase in deer-vehicle collisions, it would also reduce the present <br /> <br />high incidence of such collisions. Recreation facilities at the reservoir <br /> <br />and along the Uncompahgre River would provide for recreational activities <br /> <br />such as picnicking, camping, boating, hiking, and sightseeing. General <br /> <br />, <br />recreational use is anticipated to increase by 348,000 visitations and <br /> <br />" <br /> <br />stream-fishing by 6,000 visitations. <br /> <br />IV. Safety <br /> <br />There is no creditable question regarding the safety of project <br /> <br />features and all design criteria and procedures will be in accordance <br /> <br />with the best engineering practice, including independent reviews at <br /> <br />Ridgway Dam. <br /> <br />V. Conclusions <br /> <br />The Dallas Creek Project was authorized in September 1968. The <br /> <br />benefit-cost'ratio at the time of authorization, based on total benefits <br /> <br />at 3 1/4 percent interest, was 1.7 to 1.0. The present benefit-cost <br /> <br />ratio, based on current costs and the same interest rate and criteria as <br /> <br />used when authorized is 1.5 to 1.0. Using remaining costs and direct <br /> <br />benefits at 6 3/8 percent discount rate the B./C. ratio Nould be .9 to 1.0. <br /> <br />\ ....., <br />. l'~~': ., <br />