Letter from Representative Burdick to Nelson Smith Regarding Garrison Dam and Fort Peck Dam, April 20, 1950

Authors

Usher L. Burdick, United States House of Representatives

Files

Description

This letter, dated April 20, 1950, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Federal Power Commission commissioner Nelson Smith concerns Garrison Dam and Fort Peck Dam. Burdick asks Smith a series of logistic questions about each dam, including their building costs, energy capacities, number of generators, annual costs, and dam breaks. With reference to Garrison Dam, Burdick also asks if the extra 20 feet from a pool level of 1,830 to 1,850 will be used for power or for irrigation and diversion of water.

Date of Work

4-20-1950

Keywords

Garrison Dam, Garrison Reservoir, Garrison Diversion, Fort Peck Dam, pool level, pool height, water height, water level, flood height, flood level, hydropower

Organizations Referenced

US Army Corps of Engineers, US Army Engineers

People Referenced

Usher L. Burdick, Nelson Smith

Recommended Citation

Burdick, Usher L., "Letter from Representative Burdick to Nelson Smith Regarding Garrison Dam and Fort Peck Dam, April 20, 1950" (1950). Usher Burdick Papers. 386.
https://commons.und.edu/burdick-papers/386