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1999 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Active Projects
| 105. | 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 |
|
|
Level II |
82 |
1998 |
I |
Hold* |
2000 |
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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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