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upr000318-162
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wagon road extends along the entire line of construction between the power house and the Long Valley dam site, which wagon road is a very good mountain road, over which heavy loads can be hauled without any trouble, and also which makes the dam site accessible for any material needed during construction. The only portion which is not accessible immediately to the wagon road, but is about a mile distant from the nearest road, is a diversion canal from Rush Creek in Dead Man's Canon, a branch and feeder to Owens River. In consequence thereof, the entire line of construction of this enterprise can be easily reached at any time by a railroad and good wagon roads. POSSIBLE DUTY AND CAPACITY OF THIS ENTIRE ENTERPRISE.- To re-capituiate shortly the amount of water available for this enterprise, from the run-off of Owens River, Rush Creelc and Rock Creek,-that of the two latter being diverted into the Long Valley Reservoir by short canal,- we will find the following:- During six months of low stage of run-off,- Owens River 437 second feet Rock Creek 20 11 tt Rush Creek 480 It tt Total for the low stage season of the six winter months of everynyear 937 second feet. During the high water stage of the run-off, being the six summer months, Owens River 2500 second feet Rock Creek 300 * t» Rush Cr eek 3600 " tt Total ........... 7400 ? tt 6