Reallocation Of Reservoir Storage In Saylorville Lake For Municipal And Industrial Water Supply

In recent years several policy have been conducted by the Institute for Water Resources, Corps of Engineers on reallocation of reservoir storage for municipal and industrial water supply. The investigation is continuation of that effort. Its purpose is to indentify opportunities for reallocation of storage at Corps reservoirs by examining specific studies, projects and Federal-State partnerships where reallocation has been considered. Sixteen study reports were examined and are reported here. In addition, discussions were held with Corps engineers in district and division offices on other projects where reallocation has been or is being considered. Together, the reports and discussions identified eight general opportunities for reallocation. The applicability of these general cases to Corps' reservoirs nationwide will depend upon the conditions at each individual site and must be evaluated on a site by site basis. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the State of Kansas and the Department of the Army is discussed as an example partnership where innovative opportunities can be developed. (FR).