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Southern California Water Dialogue

Ed T. de MesaChief, Plan Formulation BranchPlanning DivisionLos Angeles DistrictUS Army Corps of Engineers

26 October 2011

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Dam Reoperation Capabilities

Prado San Antonio Seven Oaks Coyote Carbon Fullerton Brea

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Whittier Narrows Hansen Lopez Sepulveda Santa Fe Mojave River

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Whittier Narrows Dam

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Prado Dam

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Seven Oaks Dam

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Dam Reoperation Possibilities

Prado Seven Oaks San Antonio Coyote Carbon Fullerton Brea

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Whittier Narrows Hansen Lopez Sepulveda Santa Fe Mojave River

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How Do We Do It?

Review of Completed Corps Project –review current conditions and make recommendation for corrections and improvements, which could include water conservation.

Project Authorization included a water conservation purpose or through subsequent legislation.

Water Supply Act of 1958, allows the Chief of Engineers to conduct studies to add water supply as additional purpose to completed projects.

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How Do We Get Started?

Conduct a cost-shared feasibility study with non-Federal sponsors

Letter of Interest addressed to COL Toy and the Los Angeles District would initiate the budgetary process

Collectively pursue study funds

Implementation and operation costs are 100% Non-Federal responsibility

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Thank You!Contact Information

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Ed T. de MesaChief, Plan Formulation Branch

Planning DivisionLos Angeles District

US Army Corps of Engineers

Tel : 213-452-3820