(7) Shepard T. Powell and Hilary E. Bacon, "Magnitude of Indust mand for Process Water," Journ. AWWA 42: p. 777 (August 1950). (8) Dwight F. Metzler, R. V. Smrha, and F. C. Foley, "Water in I (a report to the 1955 State legislature). (9) U.S. National Employment Security Division, "Employment Sta Mr. MUNROE. Also, I would like to file the report of Mayor J He was delayed. (The report of Mr. Jellison follows:) STATEMENT BY MAYOR P. H. JELLISON IN BEHALF OF THE CITY O My name is P. H. Jellison, and I live at El Dorado, Kans. I am mayo city of El Dorado, Kans., a community in south-central Kansas with a pop of approximately 15,000. The city of El Dorado lies at the northern portion of the Walnut River and at the confluence of the west Branch and east Branch of the Walnu both of which flow through portions of this community. The Walnut Rive from this community southerly through a rich basin populated by approxi 75,000 people, a majority of whom live in 4 sizable cities adjacent Walnut River. Even though El Dorado is near the headwaters of the Walnut Rive community and the adjacent area has frequently been subject to floodin water overflowing the Walnut River and its two branches at El Dorado flooding has not only been a serious problem for existing commercial, resi and industrial enterprises in El Dorado, but has caused considerable dan farmers in this vicinity, as well as to highways, bridges, and other improve In addition, the past experience of flooding has been a definite and hindrance to the full development of commercial and residential properti would otherwise be valuable properties within and adjacent to the El Dorado. At El Dorado, a study of channel straightening and possible construc levees is now under consideration and study. This study bears directly substantial area which has suffered in the past as indicated previously statement. WATER SUPPLY The flows of water in the Walnut River in the El Dorado vicinity hav highly variable and have alternated from flood to drought with extreme quences for this community. The most recent drought period for this comm was during late 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, and early 1957, during which time was little or no flow in the Walnut River and its tributaries, leaving the of El Dorado and Augusta without water supply. In order to literally these communities from dying of thirst, it was necessary for the two citi their industrial neighbors to make a heavy outlay to construct an eme pipeline to the Arkansas River near Mulvane, Kans. This pipeline saved communities, and has subsequently been placed on a standby basis. Whil pipeline could serve as an emergency water supply in the future, this wa undesirable due to the poor quality of water for both domestic and indu use, due to the high cost of delivering the water to the municipalities, an to the fact that the pipeline is considered as a temporary rather than as manently available facility. Exclusive of the water delivery from Mulvane, the city of El Dorado firm daily supply of water of 6.5 million gallons per days which should b quate to serve the needs of this community for the next 10 to 15 years. the projected growth of population and water consumption, it is expecte additional sources of water will be required within 15 to 20 years to ser needs of this growing community. Through exhaustive and comprehensive studies made by private cons engineers, it has been determined that the only economical source of high q water for the city of El Dorado is the surface water from the upper W River watershed. It has been estimated that the city of El Dorado will need a firm water s of 22 million gallons daily over the next 50-year period. Other municipa on the Walnut River have estimated their longe-range water supply needs with El Dorado's needs, they aggregate to 75,500,000 gallons daily. The AWR report included a possible El Dorado reservoir site on the east or in branch of the Walnut River. This reservoir has been receiving study as feasibility by the Corps of Engineers. Such a reservoir would afford both od protection to this community and potential water supply to meet our proed needs for the next 50 years. The cost of this water shortage would be eated by the Corps of Engineers and spread over a 50-year period as probed by the 1958 Flood Control Act, the various cities paying their proportionare of the cost. PRESENT SURVEY The Corps of Engineers is currently making a survey of investigation of the Tainnt River Basin as an interim study under authority of the House of Repreatives Public Works resolution adopted October 16, 1951, which requested reports on the Arkansas River and tributaries with a view to determining what measures for a flood control and channel improvements are advisable. It is our understanding that the Corps of Engineers, Tulsa, Okla., district surVey report indicates a favorable cost ratio for a reservoir near El Dorado, Kans, and other reservoir near Augusta, Kans., with a possible favorable cost ratio for a third reservoir site. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION It is the opinion of the board of commissioners of the city of El Dorado that in mopat of $40,000 is needed for fiscal year 1961, for continuing work, study davestigation for the survey report, and it is our understanding that these fands could be effectively utilized by the Corps of Engineers, Tulsa. On behalf of the board of city commissioners of the city of El Dorado, Kans., I therefore respectfully urge the appropriation of this needed $40,000. Mr. MUNROE. I am here in behalf of the Walnut River Basin. There is another Walnut River in Kansas lying in the western part of the State. We are here respect fully requesting $40,000 of additional money for a feasibility study which should complete this. The other gentlemen with me jointly represent the cities of El Dorado, Augusta, Winfield, and Arkansas City. To show you the significance of our proposition as far as we are concerned we have with us the very dynamic and able mayor of the ty of Wichita, Kans., who is here with no ax to grind in behalf of his own city but in support of our project and others like it in his 1. We are 17 miles from Wichita. Our city experienced an extreme drought in 1953 to 1957. I have doubtful honor of being the only city attorney in the United States, so far as I know, who planned a systematic evacuation of a because of lack of water supply. We did that in 1955. We finally decided to cooperate with three oil companies, Mobil Co., Skelly Oil Co., and Petrofene Oil Co., and the city of Augusta built a $2 million pipeline to the Arkansas River. I was out in my shirt sleeves in 1955 in 115 degree temperature ing rights-of-way for that line all summer and we built it in less 3 months. Therefore we feel we are no babes in the woods so far as municipal ter supply is concerned. We are not here with our hats in our nds, but, gentlemen, we have reached the limit of our rope. The e no longer is capable of supplying us. It has the most increased pacity possible to give it. Therefore we think that this proposition is urgent to us. It is not the budget. It was an oversight, I think. To show you one more example Mr. CANNON. Would the municipalities which are to be compensate the Federal Government for the amount of expended? Mr. MUNROE. Yes, sir. We have firm statements as to the of space we will buy from the four cities, and they are subs To demonstrate the attitude of the people in the city of A and I know it is true of the other four cities in the valley, w had a bond issue to build this $2 million pipeline the matter pa the unheard of plurality of 1,466 for it to 2 votes against it. the way the people feel in our town, and I know they feel that El Dorado, Augusta, and Winfield. One other matter. Attached to our report there is an engi study made by the staff of the Mobile Oil Co. which has a refi Augusta. This computes the economic losses to industry in A alone. Gentlemen, on the present population basis, over the years, that loss is $600 million in economic penalties to our in alone. On an expanded population basis, based upon the Southw Bell Telephone population study for that town, it amounts to million. We are just here asking for $40,000. Mr. PARAMORE. Mr. Chairman, I would like to present some witnesses whom I believe want to file a statement, or at least troduced. Former mayor of Arkansas City, Mr. Jack Kelley. STATEMENT OF MR. JACK KELLEY Mr. KELLEY. Mr. Chairman, I would like to file this statemen (Mr. Kelley's statement follows:) STATEMENT BY JACK KELLEY, ARKANSAS CITY, KANS., IN BEHALF OF ARE WALNUT VALLEY, BASIN ASSOCIATION My name is Jack Kelley, and I live at Arkansas City, Kans. I am a d of the chamber of commerce and former mayor of Arkansas City, Kans. I am speaking in behalf of the Arkansas-Walnut Valley Basin Associat The Walnut River runs approximately north and south through a rich populated by about 75,000 people with many cities and towns along its The river's source is northeast of Wichita, in Butler County, Kan., and into the Arkansas River just below the city of Arkansas City, which is 3 miles north of the Oklahoma State line. In this area we suffered huge losses created by floods-loss of our fer soil, which is irreplaceable, untold losses to our farmers through dest of crops, fences, buildings and livestock, losses to our counties and cities t destruction of bridges, highways, roads and streets. During drought we have had serious curtailment of water supply for our industries, our palities, our farmers and ranchers. During the past 15 years, since the 1945 flood, we have been ende to get flood control and this effort has been accelerated by the drought pointing to the necessity of water storage. The per capita use of water i times what it was in 1900 and will double again by 1975. Washing ma garbage disposals, millions more bathrooms, the new trend for swimming and existing and new industries consume more and more of our available supplies. This increased water usage added to the great increase in pop makes it imperative that adequate water storage be provided by const of dams and reservoirs. Our association is opposed to the "no new start" policy but as part national improvement program, we hold that we should develop our resources and protect our industries. farms and homes from flood dama destruction. The passing of the 1958 Flood Control Act permitting the Corps of Eng to contract with municipalities for water storage will greatly facilitate n an adequate water supply in the Walnut River Basin is greatly needed. The of surface water in our area appears to be the most satisfactory method supplying domestic and industrial water needs. The amount of ground er is limited and the quality in some areas is unsatisfactory. The chloride content of the underground water supply in this area is continuincreasing. emergency pipeline from the valley of the main stem of the Arkansas from near Mulvane to Augusta and El Dorado was constructed during trought period. This pipeline would be insufficient to supply water on a ed basis for domestic use to say the least of industry. This is shown in recent report prepared by Mobile Oil Co. at the request of the city of sta, which report is attached hereto and filed with this statement. WATER REQUESTS These rites have indicated water storage needs to meet their requirements over a 50-year period: Arkansas City Gallons daily 25, 000, 000 13, 500, 000 22, 000, 000 15, 000, 000 75, 500,000 The cost of this water storage would be computed by the Corps of Engineers and spread over a 50-year period as provided by the 1958 Flood Control Act, the various cities paying their proportionate share of the cost. Any excess water supply in the Walnut River Basin over local needs could be used to meet some of the municipal and industrial needs of the Arkansas River Basin, south to the Keystone Reservoir above Tulsa, Okla. An outline of the Walnut River system is contained in the AWR report and nudes the following: El Dorado Reservoir on Walnut River, Augusta ReserFoir on Whitewater River, Douglas Reservoir on Little Walnut River, Wingate Reservoir Rock Creek, stream bank pumping for irrigation. The project is a solution for the major flood, water supply, and irrigation problems in the basin. There are several fairly large cities and towns in the Walnut River Basin frending: Arkansas City, Augusta, Douglas, El Dorado, Winfield, and several smaller towns and villages. Principal industries include oil refining, flour milling, meat packing, and e others all of which are directly related to the national interest in that they nish large quantities of products necessary to successful conclusion in times drational emergency such as war. FLOOD CONTROL The Walnut River system would control runoff from more than a thousand are miles of drainage area above annual flood damages in the Walnut River Ben below. LOCAL PROTECTION WORKS El Dorado, Kans., a program of channel straightening and possible contion of levees is under consideration, investigation, and study. This in er to protect a substantial residential and commercial area that has heretobeen flooded. Also it would open up an area for further improvement and elopment. A Winfield, Kans., a proposed improvement and extension of existing levees der investigation and study. RECREATION There are few opportunities for recreation in connection with water areas the Walnut River Basin. The population growth and shorter workweek in the asin and in the Wichita area and other urban areas make it advisable that dequate recreational facilities be provided. This need for recreational opportunities for recreation in connection with water areas would be met by providing a reservoir in the Walnut Basin. Be cause of the proximity to several centers of population, the reservo have intensive public use for recreational purposes. Commercial leases of areas and facilities to provide services to the pi revenue producing. PROGRESS The Corps of Engineers, Tulsa, Okla., district survey report, at t according to our understanding indicates a favorable cost ratio for tw voirs-one near El Dorado, Kans., and the other near Augusta, Kans., possibility of a third reservoir site. PRESENT SURVEY The present survey investigation of Walnut River Basin is an interi under authority of the House of Representatives public works resolution October 16, 1951, which requested review of reports on the Arkansas Ri tributaries, submitted prior and subsequent reports with a view to dete what measures for flood control and channel improvement are advisable time on Walnut River and other tributaries in the southeastern section State of Kansas. The Water Supply Act of 1958 (title III, Public Law: provides authority to the Corps of Engineers to develop storage for mi and industrial purposes. Information on flood and water supply problems in the Walnut River shed was obtained at a public hearing held by the district engineer at W Kans., on November 26, 1957, and at later informal meetings with local in and from correspondence. FUNDS An amount of $40,000 for continuing work, study, and investigation : survey report is needed for fiscal year 1961 as per capability set forth district engineer's letter September 8, 1959 (see copy attached). We therefore respectfully urge the appropriation of this $40,000. AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS Our association is a member of the tristate committee consisting of the of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, and is represented on that commit our Kansas State Senator Joe Warren, Maple City, Kans. The tristate committee supports our request for funds. Also, we are a member of both Mo.-Ark. (Missouri-Arkansas Basins Control & Conservation Association) and Arkansas Basin Development ciation. Both of these associations support our request for funds. U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, Tulsa, O Mr. HARLEY COSBY, President, Arkansas-Walnut Valley Association, DEAR MR. COSBY: In response to your direct inquiry by letter dated Augu 1959, with respect to money for surveys and investigations at the Walnut Basin for fiscal year 1961, the following information is furnished. From the strictly engineering standpoint, considering this project by without reference to our overall program, our overall capability, or considerations, an amount of $40,000 could be utilized for this project in year 1961. This figure may require revision when considered in relation to overall program. Sincerely yours, HOWARD W. PENNEY, Colonel, Corps of Engineers, District Engine Mr. PARAMORE. Kenneth F. Watts, city manager of Winf Kans. STATEMENT OF MR. KENNETH F. WATTS Mr. WATTS. I would like to file this statement, sir. (Mr. Watts' statement follows:) |