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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