MILLERS FERRY LOCK AND DAM, ALABAMA (Continuing) Location. The project is located on the Alabama River, 142.2 miles above its mouth, in Wilcox County, Ala. Authorization.-1945 River and Harbor Act. Benefit-cost ratio.-1.8 to 1 for the authorized project to Montgomery of which Millers Ferry lock and dam is an integral unit. 1 None specified. However, local interests expect to construct terminal and transfer facilities along the waterway costing in excess of $2,000,000. Dam: PHYSICAL DATA Length (including lock and powerhouse): 10,333 feet. Gated spillway, length (gross): 994 feet. Embankments, length (including mound): 8,860 feet. Lock: Size: 84 by 600 feet. Maximum lift: 48 feet. Power installation: Presently planned and ultimate: 3 units at 25,333 kilowatts; 76,000 kilowatts total. Dependable capacity: 76,000 kilowatts. JUSTIFICATION The Alabama-Coosa Basin is rich in natural resources. Its economy heretofore has been largely agricultural. Considerable industrial expansion is now taking place. Development of the basin's water resources is essential to meet the present-day requirements. The reservoir formed by Millers Ferry lock and dam will extend 105 miles up the Alabama River to Jones Bluff. It will constitute a vital link in the canalization of the Alabama River, which will provide a 9-foot deep navigable channel to Montgomery, Ala. The proposed power installation at Millers Ferry, 76,000 kilowatts, will provide 429 million kilowatthours of energy annually for which there will be a ready market. The early provision of navigation to Montgomery and the additional power generated will be very beneficial in accelerating development of the tributary area. The reservoir also will be accessible to a large part of the population of central Alabama for recreational uses. Fiscal year 1965.—The requested amount of $6 million will be applied as follows: Continue land acquisition....... Initiate construction of lock structure___ Continue design and manufacture of turbines and generators_. Continue construction of buildings and utilities__ Initiate relocations___. Initiate lock approaches (channels) Complete excavation for powerhouse_ Initiate and complete excavation of diversion channel_. Supervision and administration___. Total____. $561, 000 1,798, 900 2, 000, 000 22, 000 70,000 100,000 177,000 94, 600 701, 500 475,000 6, 000, 000 The amount requested will provide for continuation of construction on this important multiple-purpose project. Non-Federal cost.-None specified. Local interests, however, expect to construct terminal and transfer facilities along the waterway costing in excess of $2 million. The costs allocable to power, presently estimated at $32,267,000 are reimbursable. Status of local cooperation.-None specified. The Southeastern Power Administration is responsible for marketing of the power so as to repay the cost allocated to that function. Comparison of Federal cost estimates.-There is no change from the latest estimate ($53,200,000) submitted to Congress. However, adjustments were made between features based on more detailed planning. mate Summary construction program (PB-1), fiscal years 1964 and 1965 Balance to complete after fiscal year 1965 1,200 -1,200 43,576,000 43,576,000 43, 576, 000 Location. The project is located on the Coosawattee River 26.8 miles above its mouth, in Murray and Gilmer Counties, Ga. Authorization.-1945 River and Harbor Act. Dam: PHYSICAL DATA Type: Rock and earthfill. Height: 448 feet (maximum). Length: 1,950 feet, main dam. 900 feet, saddle dikes. Spillway: Type: Concrete gravity, 258 feet long, gate controlled. Reservoir capacity: Power storage_. Flood storage_ Dead storage-- Total_-_-_ Power installation: Initial and ultimate: 2 units, at 52,000 kilowatts; 104,000 kilowatts. Acre-feet 193, 600 95, 700 183, 500 472, 800 There is a definite need for flood protection along the lower Coosawattee and the Oostanaula Rivers to Rome, Ga. The Carters Dam would cause a reduction in flood stages varying from 5.6 feet in the upper part of the 74-mile length of river to 1 foot at Rome. It would also produce an estimated 173,700,000 kilowatthours of electric energy annually which could be readily used in this area where there is an ever-increasing demand for power. The resulting streamflow regulation from power operations would also generate 49 million kilowatt-hours at powerplants on the Coosa River. The reservoir will also provide additional recreational facilities for the area. Total annual benefits are estimated at $3,407,000. Fiscal year 1965.-The requested amount of $6 million will be applied as follows: Complete land acquisition-- Complete construction of upstream cofferdam_. Initiate construction of main dam, saddle dikes, excavation for spill way, forebay and powerhouse__ Initiate design and manufacture of turbines and generators Initiate and complete construction of left bank access road. Engineering and design___. Supervision and administration___ Total___ $324, 400 491, 600 3, 924, 800 75,000 284, 200 400, 000 500,000 6, 000, 000 The amount requested will provide for continuation of construction on this important multiple-purpose project. Non-Federal costs.-Costs allocable to power, presently estimated at $32.552,000 are reimbursable. Status of local cooperation.—None required for construction. The Southeastern Power Administration is responsible for marketing the power so as to repay the cost allocated to that function. Comparison of Federal cost estimates.-The current Federal cost estimate of $40,600,000 is the same as the latest estimate submitted to Congress. However, adjustments were made between features based on more detailed planning. Summary construction program (PB-1), fiscal years 1964 and 1965 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, GENERAL Mr. KIRWAN. Now we come to Operation and maintenance, general. Please insert the justifications in the record. (The justifications follow :) 1. Navigation JUSTIFICATION OF ESTIMATE (a) Channels and harbors.-The budget estimate of $12,270,000 provides for essential maintenance work on 36 channel and harbor projects named in the list which follows. The work to be accomplished under this activity consists of maintaining the navigation channels and harbors and anchorages of coastal ports and waterways by means of dredging, snagging, bank revetment, and operation and repair of navigation structures, all as authorized in the laws adopting river and harbor projects. |