Local cooperation.-See page 8 for general requirements. Fully complied with, except as described in the following paragraphs: Local cooperation for Almond, N. Y., has been withdrawn. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, is effective, and authorization for the Almond, N. Y., project will expire May 20, 1953, unless acceptable assurances are given before that date that requirements of local cooperation will be met.

The Flood Control Act of 1950, which modifies the plan of improvement for Corning, N. Y., to include flood protection on Monkey Run, specifies, in addition to the general requirements, that local interests shall (a) restore city streets and pavements over the flume and conduit, including bridge slabs and superstructures where highways cross the flume; (b) contribute $250,000 in cash or an equivalent amount of construction or reconstruction work; (c) provide, operate and maintain without cost to the United States adequate pumping capacity for disposal of storm waters draining through the property of the Corning Glass Works and not intercepted by the Monkey Run improvement; and (d) protect Monkey Run from any future encroachment or obstruction including waste disposal that would reduce its flood-carrying capacity. Formal assurances of cooperation by local interests have not been requested as yet, due to the present status of the Monkey Run improvement.

Operations and results during fiscal year.-Davenport Center Reservoir: Engineering studies, design and preparation of de tailed plans for the dam and outlet works were continued during the fiscal year. Plans for relocation of the New York Central Railroad were completed. The costs, all for new work, were $4,690.35.

West Oneonta Reservoir: Engineering studies and design were continued. A study of alternate reservoir sites was continued. The costs, all for new work, were $594.75.

East Sidney Reservoir: Construction of the dam and appurtenant works was in progress throughout the fiscal year. The principal continuing contract was completed during June 1950. The work included care and diversion of the stream; removal of 272,885 cubic yards of common excavation and 57,470 cubic yards of rock excavation; placement of 157,247 cubic yards of embankment; and 39,807 cubic yards of concrete. Furnishing of cement under two separate contracts was completed. Clearing the reservoir area, construction of a damtender's residence, relocation of power and telephone lines and relocation of secondary highway in the reservoir area was completed under separate contracts. A water well for the damtender's quarters was completed. Work under contract for heating of the operating house commenced and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. Acquisition of the land for the project was continued by the State of New York. Rights-of-way were furnished for all required work areas and reimbursement of the State for the cost of lands acquired was in progress. Maintenance of the dam and reservoir commenced and was continued during the year. The reservoir gates were closed March 28 through March 31, 1950, and April 4 through April 6, 1950, and were most effective in reducing downstream stages.

The total costs were $935,458.72, of which $925,089.78 was for new work, and $10,368.94 was for maintenance.

Copes Corner Reservoir: Engineering studies and design were continued, including a study of alternate reservoir sites. The total costs, all for new work, were $1,202.56.

Whitney Point Reservoir: Clearing of the reservoir area under two separate contracts, and contract for construction of the operator's house, shop and miscellaneous facilities commenced. Reimbursement for the cost of the lands and for utility relocations accomplished by the State of New York was continued. Maintenance of the dam and reservoir area was continued. The reservoir gates were closed March 28 through March 31, 1950, and April 4 through April 6, 1950, and were most effective in reducing downstream stages, thereby preventing any serious damages in unprotected areas. The total costs were $82,012.89, of which $57,458.88 was for new work, and $24,554.01 was for maintenance.

Arkport Reservoir: Construction of the gage well and intake structure commenced by contract. Reimbursement was completed for the cost of lands and utility relocations incurred by the State of New York. Maintenance of the dam and reservoir was continued. The reservoir with its uncontrolled outlet operated satisfactorily and was effective in reducing stages downstream. The total costs were $12,403.79, of which $8,951.07 was for new work, and $3,452.72 was for maintenance.

Almond Reservoir: Construction of the dam and appurtenances was continued during the year. The work under the principal continuing contract was completed and included placement of 6,007 cubic yards of concrete in the tunnel, intake structure and spillway weir; excavation of 1,916,245 cubic yards of earth and 123,780 cubic yards of rock from the spillway channel and borrow areas; and the placement of 1,184,652 cubic yards of embankment and 10,171 cubic yards of riprap and rock paving in the dam proper and in the fill for relocation of the Erie Railroad and New York State Highway No. 36. Construction of the relocated rail line was completed under a separate contract with the Erie Railroad. Construction for relocation of County Highway No. 66, and New York State Highway No. 5255 was completed by separate contracts. Telephone and electric lines in the reservoir area were relocated by contracts with the owners. Construction of the operator's residence, garage and shop building was completed by contract. Paving of the access road to the operating house was initiated by contract. Acquisition of reservoir lands was continued by the State of New York and reimbursement to the State was in progress. Maintenance of the dam and reservoir commenced and was continued during the year. The reservoir gates were not operated, but the retention effect of the reservoir had considerable effect in reducing downstream stages. The total costs were $243,756.36, of which $232,245.20 was for new work, and $11,511.16 was for maintenance.

Oxford, N. Y.: Final reimbursement was made to New York State for the cost of lands acquired for the project. Federal maintenance responsibilities were carried out by hired labor. The

total costs were $582.39, of which $365.47 was for new work, and $216.92 was for maintenance.

Lisle, N. Y.: Reimbursement to the State of New York for the costs of lands acquired for the project continued. Federal maintenance responsibilities were carried out by hired labor. The total costs were $34,238.60, of which $33,212.89 was for new work, and $1,025.71 was for maintenance.

Whitney Point (Village), N. Y.: Reimbursement .to the State of New York for the cost of lands acquired for the Tioughnioga River Channel portion of the project and utility relocations accomplished by the State was continued. Federal maintenance responsibilities were carried out by hired labor. The total costs were $3,856.54, of which $3,738.43 was for new work, and $118.11 was for maintenance.

Binghamton, N. Y.: Tie-in dike investigations by hired labor continued and were in progress throughout the year. A contract for construction of the Chamberlain Creek closure structure was awarded. Reimbursement to the State of New York for the costs of lands acquired for the channel improvement portion of the project continued. Federal maintenance responsibilities were carried out, as required. The total costs were $18,865.16, of which $15,297.04 was for new work, and $3,568.12 was for maintenance. Elmira, Section No. 2: Construction of the flood protection under the principal continuing contract was completed during the fiscal year. The work performed included excavation of 714,994 cubic yards of material from borrow areas; placing of 648,572 cubic yards of earth in levees and structural backfill; and placement of 16,189 cubic yards of concrete in Hoffman Brook conduit, concrete flood walls and miscellaneous structures. Contract for temporary relocation of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Co. tracks was completed. Contract for temporary relocation of Lehigh Valley Railroad tracks continued throughout the year. Contract for temporary relocation of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company flood barrier commenced and was in progress at the end of the fiscal year. Contract for stabilization of the banks along Seely Creek was awarded. Reimbursement to the State of New York for relocation of utility lines and for the cost of lands acquired for the Hoffman Brook portion of the project continued. The total costs, all for new work, were $158,283.21. Elmira, Section No. 3: Construction of the pumping station, levees and flood walls under a continuing contract was completed. The work performed included excavation of 26,684 cubic yards of material; placing of 23,060 cubic yards of backfill and earth in embankment; placing of 50 cubic yards of concrete; driving of 8,594 square feet of steel sheet piling; and placing of 104 cubic yards of rock protection in embankment along Chemung River. The total costs, all for new work, were $388,285.29.

Corning, N. Y.: Reimbursement was made to the State of New York for the cost of lands acquired for the Cutler Creek portion of the project. Maintenance of completed structures on Cutler Creek was continued by hired labor. The total costs were $9,010.44, of which $2,336.47 was for new work and $6,673.97 was for maintenance.

Painted Post, N. Y.: Reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost of lands acquired for the project was completed. Federal maintenance responsibilities were carried out by hired labor. The total costs were $7,776.50, of which $7,421.04 was for new work, and $355.46 was for maintenance.

Addison, N. Y.: Reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost of lands acquired for the channel improvement section of the project was continued by hired labor. Federal maintenance responsibilities were carried out by hired labor. The total costs were $12,214.96, of which $12,030.50 was for new work, and $184.46 was for maintenance.

Bath, N. Y.: No construction work was accomplished. New York costs resulting from adjustments made in final contract costs for work reported in the preceding fiscal year were $29,778.69. Avoca, N. Y.: Reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost of lands acquired for the project was continued by hired labor. Federal maintenance responsibilities were carried out by hired labor. The total costs were $7,274.10, of which $305.64 was for new work, and $6,968.46 was for maintenance.

Canisteo, N. Y.: Reimbursement to the State of New York for the cost of lands acquired for the channel improvement was continued by hired labor. Maintenance of completed structures was continued by hired labor. The total costs were $1,351.26, of which $1,132.45 was for new work, and $218.81 was for maintenance Hornell, N. Y.: Preparation of contract plans and specifications for the improvement of Crosby Creek was completed by hired labor and the construction contract for flood walls, levees, channe paving, and a check dam was awarded. Reimbursment wa continued by hired labor for the cost of lands acquired for the project and utility relocations accomplished by the State of New York. Maintenance operations of completed improvements or upper, middle, and lower sections, Chauncey Run and Canacades Creek, were continued as required by hired labor. The total costs were $83,563.20, of which $74,593.75 was for new work, and $8,969.45 was for maintenance.

Almond (Village), N. Y.: Operations consisted of routine office reports and correspondence. The costs, all for new work, were $31.70.

Summary of operations and results during the fiscal year.-The outstanding operational occurrence of the year was during the flood of March-April 1950. Rain accompanied by high tempera tures melting a moderately heavy snow cover caused flooding on the Chemung and Susquehanna Rivers above Athens, Pa., March28-31, and April 5-6, 1950.

The water exceeded nominal flood stage by several feet at most locations. Damage was minor and confined to rural lowlands, occasional cellar flooding and a few points of highway inundation The gates at Whitney Point Reservoir were closed from March 28-March 31 and from April 4-April 6, and the operation was effective in reducing downstream river stage two feet at Chenango Forks. The gates at East Sidney Reservoir were closed during the same periods and downstream stages on the Susquehanna River were reduced 0.9 foot at Unadilla and 0.5 foot at Conklin