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Facilities in Operation

Canals

3.6 mi  

Laterals

18.1 mi  

Pumping Plants

1      


Carriage Facilities

Unit "B" Main Canal

Location

South from end of Gila Project A-8.9 lateral, about 5 miles south of Yuma, Arizona

Construction period

Rehabilitated and extended by Reclamation in 1955-1956 

Length

3.6 mi  

Diversion capacity

100 cfs  

Typical section, concrete lined:

 

   Bottom width

5 ft  

   Side slopes

1.25:1  

   Water depth

4.5 ft  

   Lining thickness

2 in  


Pumping Plants

Designation

Number of units

Total capacity, cfs

Total dynamic head, ft

Total horsepower

Lilley

1

22.3

101

350

 

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