Watershed Rehabilitation Program

Agency: Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service

 

Description:

Provides planning, design and construction for Department of Agriculture assisted dams to extend their service life and meet current safety requirements. Focused on rehabilitating high hazard watershed dams previously installed under the following four authorities: PL 83-566, PL 78-534, Resource Conservation and Development Program authorized by the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981, and the Pilot Watershed Program authorized under the Department of Agriculture Appropriation Act of 1954. Recipients may also build or augment existing water supplies based on current and future water supply demands.

Bill Section:

Division J

New or Existing:

Existing

Potential Cost:     

$118,000,000

Timeline:

Until expended.

Other TCS Resources:

A Dam is Not a Divining Rod