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2001 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Active Projects
117. | PROJECT: | Viva Naughton Dam Enlargement | | | | | |
| LEVEL: | II-Hold |
| SPONSOR: | State of Wyoming |
| LOCATION: | Lincoln County |
| PROGRAM: | New Development |
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| EXISTING LEGISLATION: |
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Purpose |
Chapter |
Session |
Account |
Appropriation |
Due Date |
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Level II |
10 |
1994 |
I |
Hold |
1996 |
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Level II |
15 |
1996 |
I |
Hold |
1998 |
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Level II |
82 |
1998 |
I |
Hold |
2000 |
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Level II |
36 |
2000 |
I |
Hold* |
2002 |
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| *A block appropriation of $15,000 was made for all hold projects |
PROJECT INFORMATION:
The Level II investigations indicate enlarging Viva Naughton Reservoir is one of the more efficient
water development projects in the state when considering yield and cost. The reservoir has an
existing capacity of 42,393 acre feet. Studies indicate the capacity could be enlarged to 87,000 acre
feet for an estimated cost of $15,000,000. However, the existing reservoir is owned and operated
by PacifiCorp, who is not presently interested in enlarging the reservoir as they presently do not
need an additional water supply.
The existing municipal and agricultural needs do not warrant the WWDC to unilaterally pursue the
project. At this time, financial participation from PacifiCorp is necessary before the project can
proceed. The project is presently on hold status.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
The WWDC recommends that the project be retained at Level II-Hold status.
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