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Facilities in Operation

Storage Dams

1      

Canals

52.9 mi  

Laterals

169.7 mi  


Storage Facilities

Carriage Facilities

Ainsworth Canal

Location:

From Merritt Dam outlet works, extends eastward through the Sandhills to the project lands.

Construction period:

1961-1965  

Length

52.9 mi  

Diversion capacity

580 cfs  

Typical section, concrete lined

  

   Bottom width

9 ft  

   Side slopes

2:1  

   Water depth

7.22 ft  

   Lining thickness

3.5 in  

 

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