ALBENI FALLS PROJECT
PEND OREILLE RIVER, IDAHO
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DESIGN MEMORANDUM 23 8
JUNE 1964
U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SEATTLE • CORPS OF ENGINEERS U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SEATTLE
ACCRESS RE~LY TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS ,!STRICT ENGINEER 1519 SOUTH ALASKAN WAY (NOT TO INDIVIDUALS) SEATTLE 4. WASHINGTON
REFER TO NPSEN-PP
SUBJECT: Albeni Falls ProjectJ Design Memorandum 23B, "The Master Plan"
TO~ Division Engineer u. s. Army Engineer Division, North Pacific
1. Inclosed for revi~w and approval is Albeni Falls Project, Design Memorandum 23BJ titled, nThe Master Plan for Development and Management of Reservoir Lands. t! . This Design Memorandum contains plans
for development 3 operation and administration of project lands and water areas. This Master Plan supersedes the original Master Plan approved by OCE 7 June 1955· 2. Acquisition of supplemental land at Oden Bay, Trestle Creek and Springy Point was recommended in Design Memorandum 23A, Supple ment 1, to Preliminary Master PlanJ forwarded to NPD by letter dated 15 May 1964. Upon approval and acquisition of these lands, the Master Plan will be revised to give detailed plans for their development. ~e Incl ERNEST L. PERRY -; as Colonel, Corps of Engineers District Engineer June 1964
ALBEN! FALLS PROJECT DESIGN MEMORANDUM 23B
MASTER PLAN
REAL ESTATE VALIDATION
1. Reference: Paragraph 5b, ER 405~2-835. 2. Development of data pertinent to real estate in the subject Master Plan was coordinated with the Real Estate Division.
KELVIN GREENSTREET Chief, Real Estate Division, NPS ALBENI FALLS PROJECT Previously Issued Design Memoranda
No. Design Memo Subject Date Issued
1 Housing Facilities 20 Aug 50
2 Powerhouse Cost Study 15 Nov 50
3 Turbine & Governor Design 15 Nov 50 4 Model Gate Test & Gate Revisions 14 Dec 50
5 Concrete Aggregate Investigation Jan 51
6 Third Avenue Fill for Mos~uito Control, Sandpoint, Idaho 1 Jul 51
7 Protection of County Roads, Bonner County, Idaho 14 Dec 51
8 Shore Protection - Sandpoint, Idaho 7 Jan 52
9 Screens for Powerhouse Intake Gate Wells 11 Feb 53 10 Readjustment of City of Sandpoint Water Lines 13 Feb 53 11 Reservoir Drift Control 16 Feb 54 Supplements to Design Memo 11
1 Results of 1954 Drift Removal, Experiments and Recommendations for Future Qperation 23 Nov 54
2 Results of 1955 Drift Control Operation and Recommendations for Facility Improvements 29 Aug 55 3 Revision of Drift Storage Booms at Site "C" 20 Apr 56
12 Cost Allocation 25 Feb 57
13 Site Development 24 Nov 54
14 Effect of Albeni Falls Dam on Kokanee Fishery 14 Nov 55 No. Design Memo Subject Date Issued
Supplement 1 to No. 14 - Settlement of Kootenai Fishery Problem 20 May 57
15 Alleviation of Erosion Damage 1 Sep 56 Supplements to No. 15
1 Alleviation of Erosion Damage 1 oct 58
2 Alleviation of Erosion Damage 19 Dec 58
3 Alleviation of Erosion Damage 9 Feb 60 4 Alleviation of Erosion Damage 13 Feb 63
5 Alleviation of Erosion Damage 22 Apr 63 16 Additional Easements 1 May 57
Supplements to No. 16
1 Additional Easements 7 Oct 60
2 Additional Easements 1 Apr 63
3 Additional Easements 28 Feb 63
17 Report on Groundwater Investigation at the Town of Clark Fork, Idaho Nov 57
Supplement 1 to No. 17 - Report on Groundwater Investigation at the Town of Clark Fork, Idaho 6 Oct 6o ~ Public Access Facilities 15 Apr 58 19 Relocation Bonner County Dock Road, Lakeview, Idaho 2 Jun 58
20 Plan for Sedimentation Observation 15 Jan 59
Public Access Facilities at Springy Point 23 Nov 60
Public Access Facilities at Riley Creek 30 Aug 62
23A Preliminary Master Plan 15 May 64
Additional Land Requirements - Public Recreation Areas 15 May 64 ALBEN I FALLS DAM
ALBENl COVE RECREATION AREA PRIEST RIVER RECREATION AREA
RILEY CREEK RECREATION AREA RILEY CREEK RECREATION AREA
SPRINGY POl NT RECREATION AREA SYLLABUS
Albeni Falls Project consists of a dam and powerhouse on the Pend Oreille River in Northern Idaho. The dam creates a 25-mile extension of the natural Pend Oreille Lake. Project operations stabilize \ The Haster Plan is a comprehensive guide for the development~ opera tion and administration of all lands and water areas o~med in fee by the Corps of Engineers. The plan establishes the probable extent of public use over the life of the project and furnishes a plan of development to meet these public needs. Lands approved for acquisition in Supplement 1 to Design Nemo 23A for recreation development are also included in the Master Plan. The Corps of Engineers has developed four all-purpose recreation areas on the reservoir. Development of other public agencies consist of three all-purpose areas, one swimming area, and one picnic area, Estimated recreational usage of Albeni Falls reservoir was 383,000 visitor-days in 19633 vrith approximately 93,000 of the total visiting Corps areas. A study of public demand indicates recreation use of the reservoir lrJill reach )00 ~ 000 visitor-days by 1965 and increase to 1~700~000 by the year 2000. Future development by other public agencies is limited due to their land holdings and the terrain. Accordingly, the Corps of Engineers has a prime responsibility for providing public access to the reservoir. All Corps of Engineers land suitable for recreation development has been a1located for Priority 1, Public Recreation Use in this Haster Plan. This plan proposes recreation development at 7 ne1·r areas~ rehabili~ tation of 3 areas and e~~ansion of 3 areas. Estimated cost of the proposed program of development is ~,~832,)00. Comparison of annual bene fits -vuth annual costs justifies development at each area. Revised Dec 65 TABLE OF CONTENTS Para. SYLlABUS SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.01 Authority 1 1.02 Pur:pose 2 1.03 Scope of studies 3 SECTION 2 - DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 2.01 Authorization 4 2.02 Location and purpose 4 2.03 Engineering features of the project 4 2.04 Reservoir 6 2.05 Reservoir operation 6 SECTION 3 - RECREATION AND COLlATERAL RESOURCES 3.01 Historical and archeological resources 9 3-03 Recreation resources 9 3.04 Existing recreational developments 10 3-05 Fish and wildlife resources 10 3-07 Forest resources 12 3.08 Agriculture resources 12 3-09 Mining resources 13 SECTION 4 - FACTOR INFLUENCING DEVELOPMENT 4.01 General 14 4.03 Climate 15 i Para. Factors influencing recreational development 16 ?orccast of pu])J.j_c Hse ~~ .J.O At;r.LcH1 tur;;;l and industrial development 19 SECTIOH .5 - LAirD USE POLICY .5.01 Ganeral 2C .5.02 Use priorities ?2 SE,CTICX! 6 - 'LA:J Ji'OR Rt.: ~HEJ~TI~JI DE'IET/,Pl, 'I' 6,01 General ?3 6.0h Plan for existing recreation areas 23 6.0.5 Vista 24 Albeni Falls PovJerhouse 6,08 Albeni Cove 6.10 27 0.13 '\.Usy Creek !' ., '. , ' • I~ I ; ( 'l t lrw ''or netJ develor:x1enLs Stront_; 1 s I~ilanc1. 6.19 Carey Creek 6,20 Horton Slough 30 6,22 I:allard Jay 31 6.24 Oden Bay 31 ii Revised Dec 6.5 Para. 6.25 Trestle Creek 32 (;. 2i3 Johnson Creek 33 6.32 Construction schedule and priority 35 ' SECTIOl'.J 7 - JU.STIFICA l:I0 1 ~ FO!t lECREATimlAL DE'r,'LOPT!!~NT 7.01 Evalnati..on standards 36 7.02 Justification for development 36 SECTION t3 - QiOYWI!.rATTCd :.·fiTH OTHEH J\ClE' 1CIES c.en '}enernl 8.02 Bure&u of C!utdoor Hecreabion 8.03 United States Forest Service 8.07 Bureau of Land ;;;anagement 39 G.OG State of Idaho, Park Tiepar~nent 8,09 State o.f Idaho, Depart:·11ent of .?i.sh and ·.Jame 8.10 Board of County Comnissioners for ~'Jonner County, Idaho 8.11 City Council of City of Priest River, Idaho SECTION 9 - FISH AND 'VJILDLIFE DEVELOPl'-'fENT AND EANAGET·'TENT 9.01 General lrl 9.02 Development and Hanagen:ent S0CTIO:J 10 - PROTECTION AND A~.ll•DJ:HSTRATION OF B.ESOUHCES 10.01 Objective 10.02 Administration of outgrants 43 10.03 Administration of other areas L3 iii Revised Dec 65 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Para 10.04 Vandalism, trespass and theft 43 10.05 Boundary markers 44 10.06 Erosion protection 44 10.07 Debris removal 44 10.08 Fire control 45 10.13 Insect and plant control 46 10.14 Control of health hazards 47 SECTION 11 - RULES AND REGULATIONS 11.01 General 48 11.02 Interpretation to rules and regulations 48 11.03 Relationship to other Federal laws and regulations 50 11.04 Archaeological - historical 50 11.05 Wildlife 50 11.06 Relationship to State and local laws 51 Prevention and control of water pollution 51 Enforcement of rules and regulations 51 SECTION 12 - DISCUSSION, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 12.01 Discussion 53 12.04 Conclusions 54 12.05 Recommendations 55 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 56 iv TABLE OF COI!TEHTS (Continued}-- No. TA llLE:S 1 Pertinent Data 2 O>mership of Reservoir Shoreline 7 3 Existing Public Recreation Development 11 4 Priority of Site Development 35 Sumtn.ary of Economic Sv2:L\1a~ion 37 6 Gar8.e Hanager1ent Units FIGlTHES 1 Forecast of ~lecreat·Lon Use 18 EXHIBITS 1 Letter from Dureau of Outdoor Recreation 2 Letter from U. S. Forest Service 3 Letter fron ·;-lureau o.L La:1d :1anagement 4 Letter from State o.r Idaho 5 Letter from Bonner Cmmty, Idaho 6 ·Letter fron City of Priest Hiver, Idaho PLATES 1 Related Facilities Hap 2 Land Use Hap 3 Public Recreation Facilities Dam Site and Al beni Cove ;1.ecrea tion Area 5 Strong 1 s Island, l~iest River and Carey Creek Recreation Areas 6 Riley Creek necreation Area v Revised Dec 65 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) - 7 Morton Slough, Mallard Bay, Springy Point and Oden Bay Recreation Areas 8 Trestle Creek and Johnson Creek Recreation Areas 9 Priest River, Carey Creek, Riley Creek, Hoodoo Creek and Mallard Bay Game Managements Units 10 Morton Slough and Oden Bay Game Management Units 11 Pack River and Clark Fork Game Management Units llA Supplemental Lands Approved for Acquisition APPENDIX 1 (Bound Separately) COST ESTIMATES vi Revised Sep 64 SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.01 Authority. - Development ana management of recreational facilities at reservoir areas under the control of the Department of the Army was originally authorized by Section 4 of the Flood Control Act, approved 22 December 1944. This Act was amended by Section 4 of the Flood Control Act approved 24 July 1946 (P.L. 526, 79th Congress); by Section 209 of the Flood Control Act of 1954 (P.L. 780, 83d Congress, approved 3 Sept. 1954); and by Section 207 of the Flood Control Act of 1962 (P.L. 874, 87th Congress, approved 23 Oct. 1962). The latest amendment reads as follows: "Sec. 4. The Chief of Engineers, under the supervision of the Secretary of the Army, is authorized to construct, maintain, and operate public park and recreational facilities at water resource development projects under the control of the Department of the Army, to permit the construction of such facilities by local interests (particularly those to be operated and maintained by such interests), and to permit the maintenance and operation of such facilities by local interests. The Secretary of the Army is also authorized to grant leases of lands, including structures or facilities thereon, at water resource development projects for such periods, and upon such terms and for such purposes as he may deem reasonable in the public interest: Provided, That leases to non-profit organizations for park or recreational purposes may be granted at reduced or nominal con siderations in recognition of the public service to be rendered in utilizing the leased premises: Provided furthe~, That preference shall be given to Federal, State or local governmental agencies and licenses or leases where appropriate, may be granted without monetary considerations, to such agencies for the use of all or any portion of a project area for any public purpose, when the Secretary of the Army determines such action to be in the public interest, and for such periods of time and upon such conditions as he may find advisable; And provided further, That in any such lease or license to a Federal, State, or local governmental agency which involves land to be utilized for the development and con servation of fish and wildlife, forests, and other natural resources, the licensee or lessee may be authorized to cut timber and harvest crops as may be necessary to further such beneficial uses and to collect and utilize the proceeds of any sales of timber and crops in the development, conservation, maintenance, and utilization of such lands. Any balance of proceeds not so utilized shall be paid to the United States at such time or times as the Secretary of the Army may determine appropriate. The water areas of all such proj ects: shall.be open to public ~se generally, without charge for boating, swimming, bathing, fishing, and other recreational purposes, and ready access to and exit from such areas along the shores of such projects shall be maintained for general public use, when such use is determined by the Secretary of the Army not to be contrary to the public interest, all under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Army may deem necessary. No use of any area to which this section applies shall be permitted which is incon sistent with the laws for the protection of fish and game of the State in which such area is situated. All moneys received by the United States for leases or privileges shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts." Authority for preparation of a Master Plan for the development and manage- ment of reservoir lands was contained in 2d Indorsement, Office, Chief of Engineers, ENGWO, dated 28 August 1951, on letter of the District Engineer, Seattle District, dated 13 April 1951, subject, "Preliminary Report on Recreational Planning for Albeni Falls Reservoir." The Master Plan was submitted on 29 March 1955 by letter, subject, 11 Transmittal of Master Plan for Development and Management of Albeni Falls Reservoir," and approved by OCE 7 June 1955· Revision 1 to the Master Plan was sub- mitted 16 August 1955· Authority to update the Master Plan was contained in lst Indorsement, TU>DEN-PR, dated 20 February 1963, subject, "Updating Existing Master Plans. 11 1.02 Purpose. - This Master Plan is a comprehensive guide for the development, operation and administration of lands and water areas administered by the Corps of Engineers as a part of the Albeni Falls Project for the best use of the land in the interests of the public. The plan establishes the probable extent of public use over the life of 2 the project and a plan of development of facilities to meet these needs. Policies and procedures for administration and operation are set forth to assure preservation of the scenic, biological and recreational resources and coordination with interested Federal, State and local agencies. The plan is intended to be flexible and will be revised to meet changing needs and conditions. 1.03 Scope of Studies. - This report is based on field studies, surveys and on office evaluations. The field studies included a recon naissance of all Crops of Engineers fee-owned land, an inventory of all public facilities in the reservoir area, a survey of private recreation facilities on the reservoir, topographic surveys of Strong's Island and Trestle Creek and a series of meetings with local, State and Federal recreation and fish and wildlife agencies to obtain their views on the plan of development. Office studies included layouts and design of public-use developments, analysis of future recreational use of the reservoir and benefit-cost studies to determine economic justification for development. 3 SECTION 2 - DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 2.01 Authorization. - Albeni Falls Dam and Reservoir were authori zed by the Flood Control Act, approved 17 May 1950. Construction began in January 1951. Regulation of the lake level started in June 1952. The first generator was placed on the line 25 March 1955, the second started producing power 16 May 1955, and the third was_ in operation on 5 August 1955· The project was essentially complete on 31 December 1955· 2.02 Location and purpose. - The dam is on the Pend Oreille River in Bonner County, Idaho, 2-1/2 miles east of Newport, Washington, and 50 miles northeast of Spokane, Washington (see Plate 1). Albeni Falls Reservoir, which includes all of Pend Oreille Lake, lies in both Bonner and Kootenai Counties, Idaho. Storage provided by Albeni Falls Dam serves the multiple-purposes of power generation, navigation, flood con trol, recreation, and fish and wildlife conservation. 2.03 Engineering features of the project. - The dam is a concrete gravity, gate-controlled structure with a spillway 472 feet long. The overall length, including the nonoverflow abutment section, is 755 feet. The height is 90 feet. Ten roller-train-type gates of vertical lift type are installed in the spillway. A log chute 440 feet long, 6 feet wide, 10 feet deep, which is gate-controlled, has been placed in a tunnel under the right abutment of the dam. The powerhouse is 200 feet wide and 300 feet long with three generators having a total installed capacity rated at 42,600 kw. Further pertinent data are given in table 1. 4 Table 1 Pertinent Data Clark fork, Pend Oreille Das:Ln, trihutary to Columbia Hiver Stream mile (above mouth Pend Greille R.) 90 Drainage area above damsite Square miles 24,200 Regulated pool elevations: Pend Oreille Lake and River, maximum feet Tlean sea T.,evel 2,062.5 11 11 11 11 II minimum 11 II II II 2,049.7 Pool area Area 94,600 Length of shoreline Hiles 226 Usable storage, el. 2062.5 to 2049.7 Acre-feet 1,153,000 Lands~ Fee Acre 4,214 Easement lt 9,221 Transfer of public lands It 5,140 Total 18,575 Dam, concrete-gravity, submerged spillvvay type: Spill vray section: Length, gated section gross Feet 472 Net opening t1 400 Length, overall II 755 Crest elevation Feet mean sea level 2,033 Top of gates, elevation It II II II 2,065 Top of operating deck It 11 II I! 2~097 Gates, caterpillar, 2-leaf vertical lift, total 10 - Dimensions Feet 40 X 32 Intake and po1v-erhouse: Length of structure Feet 301 Clear width of generator floor II 70 Installation: Turbines, movable L1-blade, propeller~ type Units 3 Rated capacity at 22-foot head H.P. ea 19~600 Generators, vertical shaft, direct drive, rated capacity br. ea. 14~ 200 Generator spacing Feet 78 Plant installed capacity kw. 423600 Revised Dec 65 2.04 Reservoir. - Lake Pend Oreille, a large natural lake, and the 25 miles of the Pend Oreille River arm of the reservoir lie in a scenic setting of forests and mountains. The 94,600 acres of clear, cool water with sandy beaches and excellent trout fishing, and a shore line of 226 miles makes this reservoir a major all-purpose recreation area and one of the major attractions of the Pacific Northwest. Public use of this body of water is restricted by large private ownerships of the shoreline and by terrain characterized by long reaches too rugged and steep for access except by boat. Table 2 shows the ownership of reservoir lands and their approximate character. Plate 2 shows the loca tion of all project lands. About 59 percent of the shorelands are in private ownership. Of the remainder, 15 percent is railroad and high way embankments, 11 percent is owned by the Corps of Engineers, 13 percent by the u. s. Forest Service and 2 percent by the State of Idaho and the City of Sandpoint. About 86 percent of the u. S. Forest Service land is too mountainous and steep for recreation use. 2.05 Reservoir operation. - Before construction of Albeni Falls Dam, the level of Pend Oreille Lake was at a minimum stage during the late summer and winter months, with high stages occurring during the spring and early summer. Storage developed by Albeni Falls Dam for power at-site and downstream, maintains the lake level at elevation 2062.5 throughout the period extending from July until the fall draft period. Present plans for normal operation of the project provides for drawdown to elevation 2060.0 starting about 1 October and ending on 1 November. This is a firm requirement for prevention of bank erosion and water must be spilled if it cannot be used in meeting the power load. From l November 6 Table 2 ALBENI FALLS PROJECT OWNERSHIP OF RESERVOIR SHORELINE Shoreline :Suitable for Public Use Ownership Length Percent Miles . Percent ~Miles) : Private OWnership 133 58.8 91 40.3 Railroad and Highwal Embankments 35 15·5 0 0 Federal Corps of Engineers 25 11.2 21 9·3 u. s. Forest Service 29 12.8 4 1.8 State and Municipal State of Idaho 3·5 1·5 3·5 1.5 City of Sandpoint ·5 .2 ·5 .2 TOTAlS 226.0 100.0 120.0 53·1 7 to 1 December, the pool is drafted as required for power and thereafter allowed to fluctuate above the 1 December elevation until kokanee incu bation period is complete, usually in April or early May. A normal winter operating level in recent years has been approximately 2055. After the flood period in the late spring months, the reservoir is filled to the summer level. Extreme flow conditions and system power requirements necessitate an occasional deviation from this plan. This regulation has resulted in a stabilized water surface on the reservoir during the busy summer recreation season. Control of the wide fluctuations which occurred under natural conditions has enhanced the recreational use of the reservoir. 8 SECTION 3 - RECREATION AND COLLATERIAL RESOURCES 3.01 Historical and archeological resources. - The principal Indian groups in the Pend Oreille Lake region were the Flathead and the Kalispell Tribes living to the east of the lake. Other groups were the Coeur d'Alene Indians from the south, the Kootenai Indians from the east and the Spokanes from the southwest. An archeological reconnaissance of the Albeni Falls Reservoir was made by the Smithsonian Institute in 1950. All the data uncovered indicated that the area did not have a permanent Indian population because of the severe winters and that all nearby Indian groups utilized the region during the spring, fall and winter months for hunting and fishing and gathering berries and roots. 3.02 In 1809, David Thompson, explorer and fur trader built a trading post known as Kullyspell House, 24 miles east of Sandpoint, near the Samowen Forest Service campground. This was the first fur trading post in the Northwest, antedating Astoria, Oregon by two years. 3.03 Recreation resources. - The clear waters of the Albeni Falls Reservoir, its scenic shoreline topography, and its environment of forest and mountains combine to make it an outstanding recreation attraction. Long stretches of shore, too rugged for access except by boat and too steep for residential construction, help preserve the lake's natural beauty, yet most of the usable shoreline is served by an adequate road system. A wide variety of recreational opportunities are afforded by the reservoir. The summer season offers boating, water skiing, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, mountain climbing, and 9 swimming. Fishing in the waters is a year-round activity. ~1igratory waterfowl are plentiful and hunting in the autumn months is intensive. Skiing is rapidly becoming a winter activity as evidenced by the construc tion of the Schweitzer Ski Basin in the mountains northwest of the town of Sandpoint. 3.04 Existing recreational developments. - Hundreds of summer homes and numerous private resorts lie along the shore of Lake Pend Oreille. Except for recreation developments by the Corps of Engineers, public access is limited to tHo State Parks, a U. S. Forest Service recreation area and a bathing beach operated by the City of Sandpoint. These are on widely separated areas of the lake proper (see Plate 3). The Corps of Engineers has developed four major recreation areas at a total cost of $256,000. The most recent development, Riley Creek, was placed in operation in July 1963. Table 3 lists existing public recreation development on the Albeni Falls Reservoir by the Corps of Engineers, u. S. Forest Service, the State of Idaho and the City of Sandpoint. vJa terfront property is rising in value rapidly and extensive subdivision of private lands for summer homes and residential use is taking place. 3, 05 !:ish and wildlife resources. - The principal species of fish are cutthroat, Dolly Varden, rainbow, Kamloops trout and kokanee (land locked sockeye salmon). Whitefish, bass, crappie, blue-gill and perch are also present. The Kamloops trout fishery is outstanding. These fish gain a size of as much as 35 pounds. The kokanee average about 10 inches in length and are so abundant sports fishermen are allowed to take 50 per day. The sports fishermen took approximately 359,000 kokanee from Lake Pend 10 Revised Dec 65 Table 3 ALBENI FALLS PROJECT E:X:ISTTNG PUBLIC RECREATION DEVELOPHENT Facilities Picnic Camp Boat Bathing Comfort Station Pressure Area Acreage Sites Sites Ramps Beach Flush Vault or 11Tater T;y-pe Pit type System Federal Corps of Engineers Albeni Cove 20.7 9 5 l 1 0 4 1 Priest River 22.7 9 11 1 1 l 1 1 Riley Creek 44.0 42 38 1 1 2 0 1 I-' Springy Point 12.6 8 24 1 1 l l 1 I-' Trestle Creek 2.1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 u. s. Forest Service Saraowen 65 20 47 1 1 2 1 1 y Garfield Bay 69.1 14 15 1 1 1 8 1 State of Idaho Bayview 209 5 6 1 1 0 1 1 y Sunnyside 34 5 5 1 1 0 1 0 Johnson Creek 45 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 City of Sandpoint Bathing Beach 46 25 None 1 1 1 0 1 ::u ill Mallard pin-tail, blue-winged teal and widgeon nest along the shores. A limited number of geese rear their young in this locality. Deer, bear and migratory birds are plentiful. 3.06 The abundance of kokanee in the reservoir has permitted a com mercial fishery to operate since 1941. The State of Idaho Fish and Game Department estimates that commercial fishermen took 292,000 kokanee during the 1962 season. 3.07 Forest resources. - The hills and mountains surrounding Albeni Falls Reservoir are covered with timber most of which is commercial grade. Mature trees have been harvested in the vicinity but a vigorous second growth has replaced them. Bonner County has a thriving forest product industry that produced 86,628,000 feet board measure in 1950, which increased to 162,308,000 in 1956. A pole-treating plant and sawmills operate along the shore of the reservoir. 3.08 Agriculture resources. - Agriculture in Bonner County is second ary to lumber from the standpoint of both dollar return and products sold. The 1949 census shows 1,185 farms with a total of 256,871 acres in Bonner County, while in 1959, 846 farrr~ had a total of 240,492 acres. The value of lands and buildings was $11,603,520 in 1949, and $17,724,550 in 1959· The value of farm products sold in 1949 was $1,850,976 and $3,188,621 in 1959· Higher lands, formerly timbered, have been cleared and are utilized for production of hay, small grain and other diversified crops. Both dairy ing and beef production contribute to farm income. ~ 3.09 Mining resources. - There are four lead-silver mines and numer ous sand and gravel pits operating in Bonner County. The value of mineral production in Bonner County was $101,000 in 1959, $107,000 in 1960 and $151,000 in 1961. Mining adjacent to the reservoir is not significant. Qperation of the reservoir has not affected this industry. 13 SECTION 4 - FACTORS INFLUENCING DEVELOPMENT 4.01 General. - Rugged mountains and clear streams and lake and forest wildlife of northern Idaho re~resent a recreation resource which is attracting a ra~idly increasing number of visitors from the region and the nation. The reservoir lies along u. s. Highway 2, the ~rinci~al east-west route to Glacier National Park. u. s. Highway 95, the ~rinci ~al north-south highway into Canada crosses the reservoir. The main lines of the Great Northern Railway and the Northern Pacific Railway traverse Pend Oreille River and Lake from east to west. This accessibility enhances recreation use. 4.02 The ~o~ulation is 284,000 within a 75-mile radius of the ~rej ect and 469,000 within a 125-mile radius. (See Plate 1 for boundaries). S~okane, about 50 miles southwest, with a 1960 ~o~ulation of 181,608, is the largest nearby urban center. A large ~ortion of the recreationists originate outside this area coming from the Pacific Northwest and from the nation as a whole. The following tabulation gives a com~arison of the ~resent and ~rejected ~o~ulation within a 75.- and 125-mile radius from the ~roject and within the United States, the State of Idaho, and selected states. The ~rejected ~o~ulation of the United States and adjacent states was obtained from the middle range of "Po~ulation Projection and Economic Assumptions," ~re~ared by select committee on National Water Resources, United States Senate, and ~ublished as Committee Print No. 5, 86th Congress, 2d session. The ~o~ulation ~rejection within a 75-mile and 125-mile radius from the ~roject is based on the same trends. Area 1960 1970 2000 United States 179,323,175 207,000,000 329,3 00) 000 Washington 2,853,214 3,436,000 5,729,000 Oregon 1,768,687 2,194,000 3,589,000 Idaho 667,191 786,000 1,251,000 Montana 674,767 807,000 1,284,000 75-mile radius 284,000 340,000 560,000 125-mile radius 469,000 561,000 925,000 4.03 Climate. Northern Idaho is subject both to oceanic and con- tinental influences. Oceanic influences are strongest during the winter and cause snowfall as the relatively warm, moist-laden air from the Pacific Ocean is cooled over the mountain ranges. Continental influences are strongest during the summer. The combination results in a climate character ized by warm, dry summers and cold winters with considerable snowfall. 4.04 During the 44-year period, 1910 through 1919, and 1926 through 1961, extremes in annual precipitation were 37.49 inches in 1950 and 11.42 inches in 1929. The annual mean precipitation for the same period was 23.45 inches. Average annual snowfall is 69.8 inches which generally remains on the ground from early December through the middle of March. Annual mean temperature at Newport, Washington, is 44.6 degrees. Extremes in tempera tures ranged from a low minus 41 to a high of 107 degrees. 4.05 Surrounding mountains prevent high wind velocities often exper ienced in more open terrain; however, winds frequently exceed 15 miles per hour. The predominant southwest and northwest winds often create rough water hazardous to small boats on Pend Oreille Lake. 15 4.06 Factors influencing recreational development. - a. Recreation trends. - The reservoir is readily accessible by highway and railroad and is centrally located with respect to major recreation areas of the Pacific Northwest. The distance from and recrea- tional use of these areas are: : Distance : Direction Visitor-days Park :from Albeni :from Albeni 1950 . : 1955 '. 1960 : Reservoir Reservoir '. --~-.-·-- (m11es·r Glacier 235 NE 482,000 . 674,000 980,000 Yello1-Jstone 500 ffi;J' :1,110,000 :1,369,000 :2,436,000 Grand Coulee Dam 130 4.07 Traffic counters were installed at four Corps of Engineers recreational areas and at the damsite vista in 1965. From traffic counts, supplemented by intervievJ" Hith recreationists, distribution of recreational use of existing facilities was obtained. Total use at Corps of Engineers areas in 1965 was approximately 110,000 visitor-days. The estimated 1963 usage of other public facilities in the reservoir was 90,000 visitor-days. The estimated recreational use of private property and facilities on the res- ervoir amounted to about 200,000 visitor-days. This estimate is based on previous studies of distribution of recreational usage. The total esti- mated recreational use of the reservoir in 1963 was 383~000 visitor-days. 4.08 Forecast of public use. - Recreational use of Albeni Falls Project is comparable to Coulee Dam National Recreation Area from the standpoint of accessibility and potential for water-oriented activities. Both are on or near transcontinental highways about the same distance from Spokane. The recreation facilities provided are similar. Use of the 16 Revised Dec 65 reservoirs is mainly from tourists. Recreation use of Coulee Dam National Recreation Area was 664,500 during 1963. A short-term forecast of recrea tion use by the National Park Service estimates that attendance to Coulee Dam National Recreational Area will be 1,395,000 by 1970 or roughly double the 1963 attendance. This accelerated growth pattern may also be expected to occur at Albeni Falls Project because of the similarity of the two reservoirs. On the basis of this trend, total attendance at Albeni Falls Reservoir will increase from 383,000 visitor-days in 1963 to approximately 700,000 visitor-days in 1970. Following this period of rapid growth, visi tation is forecast to increase at a rate of 3 percent per year until a¥ailable public lands and facilities approach capacity use. This point will be reached in about year 2010, with total attendance at about 2,200,000. The estimate of 3 percent per year growth compares with 2.8 percent as fore- cast by the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission for the nation as a whole, but is less than the 3.25 percent annual rate experienced by Washington State Parks for the last five years. This estimate assumes that recreation facilities on Federally-owned lands will be constructed as re~uired to meet public demand and that the future development of privately owned shoreland will follow historical trends. Figure 1 shows the antici pated recreational use at Coulee Dam National Recreation Area and at the Albeni Falls Project. 4.09 Analysis of plans by other public agencies for recreational development and land suitable for this use indicates the Corps of Engineers will provide the predominant means of public access to Albeni Falls Reservoir. In addition, land suited for recreational use by private interests, the 17 CORPS OF ENGINEERS U.S. ARMY 3000 I_ 2000 ~~~~ ~"' ~~c:, -<.,\0~ ~~!;>- ~ ~~0~ ~ ~~\ ~ -en ALBENI FALLS RESERVOIR 0 1000 2 900 f-f-~~ ~~ \...~ ~\~c:, 0~ <( en 800 ~~~-~~ ~ ::::> 700 t-0 CJ 7 ~~ 0 600 ~CJ~ ~ I .... 500 J I ~ co I- I I ~cc.: - 400 I 7 ~V en 300 1/ 0~ I- (j en - 200 > 100 I I 90 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 YEAR FORECAST "TJ G> RECREATION USE c :::0 ALBENI FALLS PROJECT fT1 U. s. Forest Service and other public agencies is limited and the Corps of Engineers will tend to provide a larger percentage of the total recrea- tion use on the reservoir in the future. Accordingly, the recreational demand at Albeni Falls Project is forecast to be: Visitor-days Recreation Area l9b5 1975 2000 : 2050 : Corps of Engineers : 130,000 300,000 700,000 1,000,000 : : : Other public areas 120,000 200,000 350,000 500,000 Private 250,000 310,000 : 650,000 : 8oo,ooo TOTAL 500,000 810,000 1,700,000 . 2,300,000 4'.10. Factors influencing fish and wildlife development. - The variety and abundance of the fish and wildlife resources on Lake Pend Oreille have a major appeal to the recreationist. Paragraph 3.05 describes these resources. The State of Idaho Fish and Game Department manages 3,780 acres of shoreland at 10 locations. This land was acquired by the Corps of Engineers and licensed to the State. Section 9 of this report gives further details of these lands. 4~11. Agricultural and industrial development. - The existing agri- cultural and industrial development is described in paragraphs 3.07 through 3.09. The project has little effect on future prospects. The principal industries, logging and sawmilling, are based on a sustained yield from the forests. Significant changes are not forecast for either agriculture or forest industries. 19 SECTION 5 - LAND USE POLICY 5.01 General. - The relative importance of the different land uses has been established pursuant to EM 1130-2-302 and ER 405-2-835 with full consideration of expected benefits and the desires of local interests. Land classification conforms with 11 Uniform Land Classification for Master Plan Studies, 11 issued by the North Pacific Division on 1 July 1963. 5.02 Use priorities. - The Land Use Map, Plate 2, shows the general zoning arrangements and limits of areas assigned to various uses of proj ect land. The basic land use classifications are: a. Project operational areas (public use restricted). - These are land and water areas in the immediate vicinity of the dam, powerhouse and debris collection area which are vital to the safe and efficient operation of the project. Public use is restricted for personal safety and for project security and operation. Inspection of the dam and power house by educational or other groups may be arranged by special permission. b. Priority 1 - Public recreation areas. - The lands in this category are designated for use by the Cor.ps of Engineers or by other Federal, State or local governmental agencies for the development of public recreational areas and commercial concessions. This classification is further subdivided into the following two groups: (1) Existing development. - Existing developed areas are classified under this category. (2) Future development. - Areas having the physical ~uali ties for recreation development but which have not been developed. c. Fish and wildlife areas. - Land classified for fish and 20 wildlife use are generally marshy to semi-marshy lands which are suitable for preservation and management resources for fish and vlildlife. Land classified for fish and vlildlife use is administered by the State of Idaho Fish and Game Department under license. 5.03 All project land is classified under the basic land use classification set forth in the preceding paragraph, Lands other than those classified for project operational and l;riority one public recreation areas (existing) may be leased on an interim basis for grazing or agricultural purposes, or for lower priority recreation purposes provided it is made certain that the supplementary use will not interfere with the basic primary classification and the land will be available for its primary use "i-Then required. The supple mental land uses include: a. Priority 2 recreation areas. - Non-profit organizations rendering a public recreational-educational service of a charitable or character building nature on a non-exclusive basis. b. Priority 3 recreation areas. - Non-profit organizations- or agencies, not limited. in members, 't-l'hich fu..'1.ction in the public interest to some extent by providing public recreational opportunities normally provided under Priorities 1 and 2 but providing no exclusive private use by any individual. c. Priority 4 recreation areas. - Private recreational purposes by individuals or clubs. d. Agricultural areas. e. Grazing areas. 21 Revised Sep 64 f. Forest management areas. 5.04 All forest resources of the project will be managed with the objective of maintaining or improving existing stands of timber for scenic, wildlife and recreational purposes. 2la Revised Sep 64 f. Forest management areas. 5o04 All forest resources of the project will be managed with the objective of maintaining or improving existing stands of timber for scenic, wildlife and recreational purposes. 5.05 Summary of land classification. - The 4,214 acres of project lands are classified as follows: Project Operations 206 Priority 1, Public Recreation Existing 141 Future 159 -l:- Fish and Wildlife 3,708 Total 4,214 ~~ Includes 72 acres under license to State of Idaho Fish and Game Department. 22 Revised Dec 65 SECTION 6 - PLAN FOR RECREATION DEVELOPHENT 6.01 General. - The plan for recreation development of public use and access areas provides for the rehabilitation and expansion of exist ing recreation areas and for the construction of new recreation facilities on selected project lands. Layouts and cost estimates have been prepared to establish a firm basis for construction. The cost estimate includes the cost of supplemental lands approved for acquisition and upon acquisi tion of these lands the Haster Plan 1vill be revised to give detai1ed plans for their development. A construction schedule and priority have been developed to meet the forecast of demand. 6.02 Layout and design of recreation areas HHl be in general accordance >·ri th EM 1130-2-312. Sanitary facilities 1vill be constructed in conformance with 11 Administrative Guide Covering Public Health Problems in Recreational Areas,n prepared by the Columbia Basin Inter-Agency Com mittee and Pacific Southwest Inter~Agency Committee. Sanitary regula tions and standards of the State of Idaho and local governmental agencies vJill be complied with. Subsurface investigations 11rHl be made to assure the feasibility of septic tank and tile field design. 6.03 Plate 2 is a map of reservoir locating each recreation area. Plates 4 through 8 and llA are larger scale layouts of each site shovring the extent and nature of existing or planned developments which are discussed in subsequent paragraphs. Detailed cost estimates are fur nished separately in appendix 1. 6.04 Plan for existing recreation areas. - The vista facilities at the damsite and Albeni Cove and Priest River Recreation Areas are 23 Revised Dec 65 planned for improvement to bring existing facilities up to the present standards of the Corps of Engineers. Expansion is planned for Riley Creek Recreation Area in accordance with Design Memo 22 and is programmed as part of the master plan. Expansion of Springy Point is planned on land proposed for acquisition in Design Memo 23A, Supplement 1. Further expansion of the picnic area to the west will be on land presently owned in fee. 6.05 Vista (plate 4). A vista house, parking area and small picnic area are on the right bank adjacent to u. S. Highway 2, immediately upstream from the powerhouse. The vista affords a full view of the spillway section and most of the powerhouse. The vista house contains a display box of core drillings, photographs of the area mounted on the wall, flush-type toilets and a drinking fountain. The parking area is paved and will accommodate approximately 90 cars. The picnic area is adjacent to the parking area and receives extensive use during the summer recreation season. 6.06 Improvements to the vista facilities will comprise the installation of an audio-visual system, a pictoral map of the reservoir area, showing the location of all Corps of Engineers' land available for public use, a wall-mounted glass case for photographs, and the planting of trees and shrubs adjacent to the drives and picnic area and on cut slopes along the lower access road. The audio-visual system will picture features of the dam, powerhouse and reservoir and a sound system will give a brief narrative description of each picture shown. Installation of the 24 Revised Dec 65 glass or plastic case will help preserve photographs and tend to reduce vandalism, vlhile the map of the reservoir area will emphasize available public recreation areas and the type of facilities on each site, The estimated cost of these improvements is ~$9 3 500o 6.07 Albeni Falls powerhouse (plate 4)o A self-guided tour of the pmmrhouse is provided for tourists. The po-v1erhouse is on the right bank and is served by a paved access road from u~ S. High-vJay 2. Limited parking space is available at the pm'll'erhouse for visitors, Tourists are encouraged to leave their cars at the vista parking area and use a foot path for access to the powerhouse to avoid congestion with project equipment. The tour starts in the reception room of the powerhouse, vlh.ich overlooks the tailrace. The room contains a large scale relief map of the Columbia River Basin, a drinking fountain, and a registration desk. The Tourists are directed do1'1TD a flight of stairs to the lobby and observation gallery to vievr the generators. An elevator is available for visitors "t-rho have difficulty Hi th stairs. During the busy summer recreation season, the self-guided tour is supplemented vdth guided tours that give greater detail to the project's main features and permits visits to the turbine decko Small groups are furnished extensive tours of the po-v;erhouse Hi th permis sion of the project engineer~ Expansion of the tours is not contemplated. 6.08 Albeni C?~lP~~te ~· An all-purpose 20~acre recreation area 1"ras constructed in 1959 on the left bank of the reservoir at Albeni Cove approximately one-quarter mile npstream from the dam.. Access to the area from the city of 1Je,.rport, \}ashington, is by a 2-1/2-mile gravelled county road. The recreation area is in a natural setting of coniferous trees 25 Revised Dec 65 and scattered rock outcrops. A background of high hills shelters the small bay from winds and wave action. Space suitable for picnicking and camping is limited by the terrain. A gently sloping beach and shallow bay provide ideal swimming conditions. The Ne1vport Chamber of Commerce cooperated with the Corps of Engineers in constructing 5 camping units, picnic area with 9 picnic tables and 8 fireplaces, swimming area, boat launching ramp, caretaker's quarters, spring-fed gravity water system, 3 pit-type and 1 vault-type comfort stations, gravelled roadsj and parking area. The area was licensed to the Net-lport Chamber of Commerce for administration, operation and maintenance from Hay 1958 to November 1959. The State of Idaho held the license for administration~ operation and maintenance of the area from April 1961 to r1ay 1964. Both licensees returned the area because they lacked funds for adequate operation and maintenance. 6.09 At the beginning of the 1964 season, Albeni Cove Recreation Area vvas in a state of disrepair because of inadequate maintenance durin.g the previous recreation seasons. Effective maintenance and operation in 1964 and 1965 restored the area to an acceptable condition. A causei·J"aY was constructed by project personnel connecting the picnic area idth a small island where the swimming area is located. This causeway replaced a floating ramp that was in a deteriorated condi= tion. Odors from the vault-tJ~e sanitary facilities were minimized by use of chemicals, rough and rutted spots in the entrance and interior roads were improved and grass trimming and general cleanup restored the area to a satisfactory condition. This area received 11,000 visits 26 Revised Dec 65 during 1964 and 12,775 visitors during 1965. An improvement program is planned to accommodate anticipated increased use and to provide facilities comparable to other rec~ reation areas in the vicinity of Albeni Falls Project. A leveling course and bituminous surface treatment 1dll be placed on the roads and parking areas to reduce dust and eliminate rutting, Interior lights and mirrors will be added to the vault-type comfort station in the picnic area. A new vault-type comfort station 1dll be installed in the camping area to replace two pit-type toilets. Soil studies indicate that rock is close to the surface at this location and flush-type toilets cannot be used because of possible contamination of the swimming area. The existing spring providing water supply for the recreation area is fully developed and any expansion of the water system ~Qll necessitate development of an alternate source of water. A shallovl well located at the upstream end of the project is planned. A change house will be con= structed near the swimming area so the comfort stations will not be used for this purpose. Estimated cost of these improvements is $42~000. The planned improvements are scheduled for construction in FY 1967. 6.10 Priest River (plate 5.). This 22-acre recreation area is on the right bank of the reservoir at the mouth of Priest River with direct access to u. S. Highway 2. The surface of the ground is nearly level, about 8 feet above the stabilized summer reservoir elevation. Approxi mately half of the area is covered with conifer and deciduous trees that provide seclusion from the heavily travelled highway on the northern boundar~ The. Great Northern. Raihray embankment to the "south protects the area from 27 Rev'ised Dec 65 prevailing southerly winds but confines water access to the west side of the recreation area. Facilities were constructed in 1959 ~rith the assistance of the city of Priest River, consisting of all camping units, a picnic area containing 15 tables and 8 fireplaces, boat launching ramp, change house, swimming area, one vault-type and ti.JO pit toilets, baseball field, water system, gravelled roads and parking area. The city of Priest River operated and maintained the area from September 1953 until Narch 1964 under a license from the Corps of Engineers. The licensee returned the area because they lacked funds for adequate operation and maintenance. The Corps modified the existing water system to provide greater capacity and replaced two pit=type toilets in the camping area with a flush~ type comfort station ~rJith FY 1964 Code 710 funds. Atl:.endance in 1964 1oras 19,200 visitor-days, and 19 3 100 visitor-days in 1965. The attendance during 1965 Has limited because the overnight camping was closed throughout June of 1965 for construction of sanitary facilities. 6.11 Existing roads and parking areas have become rutted and chuck holes have developed. The vault-type comfort station in the picnic area is inadequate for the number of day visitors and unsatisfactory conditions exist. An existing 1·JO od frame change house constructed by local interests many years ago is unattractive, poorly lighted and in a run do1orn condition~ inviting vandalism. 6.12 Rehabilitation and improvements ~11 include the placement of a gravel leveling course and bituminous surface treatment on the roads and parking areas, the replacement of the vault=type toilet in the picnic area with a combination flush-type toilet and change house building~ modi fication of the boat launching ramp turnaround and parking area and provisions for two picnic 28 Revised Dec 65 shelters. Greatest need exists for the combination toilet and change house and this structure is scheduled for construction ·~-rith FY 1966 Code 710 funds at an estimated cost of $23,500. Other needed improvements ~sti~ mated at $613 000 are scheduled for construction in FY 1967o Expansion of the camping area :v-.r:i..ll be accomplished by construction of nine new .camping units at an estimated cost of $11 3 000 when the present area is used to capacity. 'rhe total estimated cost of improvement is ~·95~500, 6.13 rt.iley Creek (plate 6). An all-purpose recreation area was completed late in 1963 on a tree-covered peninsula on the right bank of the reservoir at Riley Creek about one mile from U. S. Highway 2, near LaClede. The site comprises 44 acres of land v-rith 4J800 feet of choice recreational shoreland. The ground is flat with tree-covered areas and natural grass fields that slope gently to sandy beaches at the 1;.raterline, Tree cover of pine and other coniferous species is well developed pro~ viding shade and seclusion for the camping and picnicking areas, The exist= ing facilities comprise 38 camp sites, a picnic area containing 42 picnic tables and 20 fireplaces, 2 flush-type toilets, a boat launching ramp~ a floating pier, change house, water supply, bathing beach, wading pool, and bituminous parking area and roads. Cost of these facilities was $139sOOO. Attendance to the area during the 1964 recreation season was 15jOOO visitor days increasing to 20,500 in 1965. This represents an increase of 37%, of 'lvhich 65% is attributable to the overnight camping facilities. The existing overnight camping area was utilized to capacity on most week- ends and many visitors seeking accommodations were turned away or placed in an overflow area adjacent to the picnic area, 28a Revised Dec 65 6.14 To prevent overcrowding of existing facilities and to provide for future demands, an additional camp loop road containing 30 camp sites3 a flush-type toilet and expansion of the water distribution system is planned, Because of the demonstrated need for additional overnight camping facil ities, expansion of Riley Creek camping area ivill receive highest priority and is proposed for construction with available FY 1966 Code 710 funds. Layout of the camp road requires site adaptation by Corps personnel and can best be accomplished by use of hired labor forces. Authority to con struct this "t'l'ork by hired labor at a cost of :t!il2,000 -vms received in message dated 29 October 1965. The toilet and utili ties '\vill be constructed by contract at an estimated cost of ;itJJ,)OQ. Limited landscaping and tree planting in the playground area and adjacent to the beach are needed to pro vide shade and to improve the appearance of the park. Because of the im portance of establishing plant growth as early as possible, this -vmrk esti mated at ~~9 ,500 is scheduled for accomplishment in the spring of 1966 with available FY 1966 Code 710 funds. Further development includes construc tion of a picnic shelter, sHimming beach, t'liJO additional concrete-plank boat launching ramps, a larger parking area for car-trailer combinations, and a caretaker 1 s area. The water system 1 6.15 Springy Point. (Plate 7). -Springy Point Recreation Area is on eight acres of tree-covered land on the left bank of the reservoir, three miles west of U. S. Highway 10A=95 and 5 miles from the to1m of Sandpoint. The area is located in a protected cover Hith a shallovJ water beach ideal for ·Hater-oriented sports. Construction "ras started in 1961 28b Revised Dec 65 and completed in 1963, at a cost to the Government of $55 3 000. Facilities provided include 24 camping units, picnic area containing 10 tables and 5 fireplaces, change house, concrete-plank boat launching ramp 3 and landing pier, one flush-type and one vault-type toilet, a water supply and bitum= inous roads and parking areas. Springy Point is a popular day-use picnic area for local residents near Sandpoint. The limited overnight camping area is filled to capacity on most of the weekends during the recreation season. Area for future development is extremely limited at this rec reation area. A small expansion of the picnic area to the west is planned. Povmr Hill be provided to the vault type comfort station in the camping area. Estimated cost of proposed improvement is $24}500, 6.15a Supplement 1 to Design Hemo 23A, approved by OCE 2d Ind. on 18 June 196h, authorizes acquisition of 12.9 acres of land adjacent to existing recreation development. Acquisition of this land will allow expansion of the existing camping area and provide additional waterfront for water-oriented sports. Estimated cost of the land in 1964 was ~!i36 ~500. A detailed layout and cost estimate for the area will be made following acquisition (see plate llA). 6.15b The need for improved facilities at existing recreation areas is greater than land acquisition requirements. Accordingly the proposed land acquisition is deferred until FY 67. 29 Revised Dec 65 0.16 Plan for new developments. - Field examination made of all property owned by the Corps of Engineers along the reservoir shore dis closed 7 areas suitable for recreational development; five of which are within game management units presently licensed to the State of Idaho Department of Fish and Game for administration. This department supports the change in use to all-purpose recreation. The plan of development proposed herein meets the approval of all recreation and fish and wildlife agencies. 6.17 Strongts Island (Plate 5)· Strongus Island is two miles up stream from the dam and contains 18 acres of land above the regulated pool. The east end of the Island contains a dense stand of second-growth native timber. The west end is an open meadow 1-l'ith the remains of an old apple orchard. Strong's Island is cttrective to pleasure boaters as a stopover for exploration, camping e.nd occasional picnicking. 6.18 Minimum development as a boat access area is planned. Initial development of the vTest end of the island will be commenced' in Fiscal Year 1966 vii th the installation of a pit-type comfort station removed from Priest Hi ver recreation orca, Fui·ther development i·7ill be accom plislJeu in Fiscal Year 1967 by the provision of 10 combination picnic and camping units, and a 1-lell and hand pump. A small boat basin will be excavated to elevation 2058 by removing approximately 3,000 cubic yards of organic material in an existing sv1ampy areD. Excavated material ;rill be used to fill another low J s\mmpy aree on the i sle.nd. No electric service is planned. The estimated cost; of initial facili ties is $15,000. Revised Dec 65 6.19 Carey Creek (Plate 5). The Carey Creek area is on the left bank, four miles upstream from Priest River and is presently administered by the State of Idaho, Department of Fish and Game. About two acres at the west end of the 61-acre game management unit is suitable for a boat launching area when similar facilities at Priest River become crowded. A boat launching ramp, a floating pier, a vault-type comfort station and a paved parking area with space for 10-car-trailer combinations are planned. The estimated cost of these facilities is $26,500, The remain der of the tract will continue to be administered by the State of Idaho for wildlife. 6.20 :Morton Slough (Plate 7), The Morton Slough area comprises 402 acres of land and water area on the left bank of the reservoir mid way between Priest River and Sandpoint. The State of Idaho, Department of Fish and Game, administers the area under a license. A tree-covered, gently sloping beach area of 13 acres is suitable for recreation use. Access is from a county road across the Spokane Internation Railway. A concrete-plank boat launching ramp, 12 feet wide has been installed by 30 Revised Dec 65 the State of Idaho for hunters and fishermeno 6.21 A camping area with 13 units, a picnic area containing 28 tables and 14 fireplaces is planned. In addition, the present boat launching ramp -vrill be relocated and an additional boat launching ramp will be installed. A floating pier, a parking area with 16 spaces for car-trailer combinations, a swimming area, a combination change house and comfort station will be constructed together with water and utilities systems and caretaker's facilities. All roads and parking areas for the proposed development will have bituminous-type surfacing, A permit from the Spokane International Railway for the existing road crossings will be required prior to developing the recreation area. Estimated cost of these facili= ties is $173,000. Recreation development will utilize 13 acres best suited for all-purpose recreation. The remaining 389 acres will continue to be used for fish and wildlife purposes under administration of the State of Idaho. 6.22 Hallard Bay (Plate 7). - Hallard Bay is on the left bank of the reservoir approximately 8 miles downstream from Sandpoint~ The area has 50 acres, 6 of which are above the regulated reservoir~ Access is pro vided by a county road which runs adjacent to the tract. 6. 23 Development of four acres is planned. A picnic area 1.JHh 12 picnic tables, 6 fireplaces, and a vault-type toilet will be constructed, A boat launching ramp, a floating dock, a paved parking area for 22 car trailer combinations, and a water system will be installed. Estimated cost of these facilities is $61,500. 6.24 Oden Bay (Plate 7). The Oden Bay area consists of 26 acres of land and 324 acres of shallo1-I vmter area on the right bank of the Pend 31 Revised Dec 65 Orielle Lake, 6 miles east of Sandpoint. At the west end of the property about 8 acres are suitable for picnickH.1; a..11.d swimming. Use will be limited to boat stop-over because land f . .:cess is not ava-il able. 6.24a Authority to acquire 48 a•:res of land adjacer.t to Corps of Engineers fee-owed land is contained .1 Supplement l to Design Memo 23A. Condemnation action has been filed to a:quire fee title. Acquisition of this land 'Wi..ll provide access to the Cc>.'j:)S of Eng:L'1.ee:rs waterfront and pro vide sufficient acreage for an all-pur:ose development. A detailed layout and cost estimate will be made follawi:.g acquisition. Estimated cost of the land is $31,500o Seeplate llA. 6.25 Trestle Creek (Plate 8). Trestle Creek area is on Pend Orielle Lake two miles north of Hope. Approximately two acres of beach adjacent to the Northern Pacific Railway have high value for water-oriented recrea tion. The area is flat and contains old fruit and cottonwood trees and is covered with wild grass. 6.26 Extensive fishing is done in the waters near the area. Bonner County has constructed a concrete boat launching ramp for fisherman useo Access is by an unimproved road from U. S. Highway lOA across the Great Northern Rail~~y. 6·. 27 Trestle Creek will be dev-eloped as a picnicking, swimming and boat launching area, provided additional real estate rights can be obtained. Supplement 1 to Design }lemo 23A authorized the acquisition of the additional real es·tate. A license v1ill be obtained fr.om the Northern Pacific Railway to cross the railroad property and for the use of a small parcel of land adjacent to the recreation area for car or boat-trailer parkingo Real estate rights for an access road across privately-owned land have been obtained by easemento Fee acquisition of a small parcel of privately-owned 32 Revised Dec 65 land has been acquired for recreational development. Following attainment of easements a detailed layout and cost estimate 1dll be made. See plate llA., 6.28 Johnson Creek (Plate 8)o - Most of the delta at the mouth of the Clark Fork is in a 1,162-acre game management unit licensed to the State of Idaho Fish and Game Department. An area of 45 acres near the mouth of Johnson Creek on the left bank of the South Fork of the Clark Fork is suitable for recreation development. Access tc Lite area is by a gravelled county road from the tm~rn of Clark l''ork, 6.29 To provide hunter and fisherman access co Lllc unit, the State of Idaho Department of Fish and Game, has constructed 1,100 feet of gravelled road from the county road to the South Fork of t1le Clark Fork and has installed a concrete-plank boat launching ramp and pit-type toiJ.ets. Civic organizations in the area have requested a picnicking, camping and boating area. Improvement by dredging a channel a-L the mouth of the South Fork of the Clark Fork is necessary to permit trollble-free access to and from the reservoir. 6.30 Required improvements consist of a catnpinrz; area, picnic area, floating pier, Hater systelll, courfort sta L:Lnns and paved roads and rarking areas. Estimated cost of these improvements is di:ll2,500, Extent and timing of the development are dependent upon the construction of the chan nel improvement at the mouth of the Clark Fork, 6.31 Summary of development costs. - The estimated costs of proposed rehabilitation and expansion of existing facilities and the construction of new recreational facilities are summarized in table 4 and detailed in Appendix 1. 33 Hevised Dec 65 6o32 Construction schedule and priority. - The accomplishment of the proposed construction plan for recreation facilities on the Albeni Falls Project must be based on an assumed program of Code 710 funds. For the purpose of this memorandum, the plan of site development is scheduled in table 4 to establish priority. 34 Revised Dec 65 Table 4 PRIORITY OF SITE DEVELOPMENT Recreation Area Fiscal Years 1970 Priest River X X Hiley Creek X X Albeni Cove X ,. Strongs Island ,, X X Vista X Trestle Creek X Springy Point y X Oden Bay y X X Johnson Creek X X Horton Slough X Mallard Bay X Carey Creek X !( Land Acquisition 35 Revised Dec 65 SECTION 7 - JUSTIFICATION FOR RECREATIONAL DEVELOPliiENT 7.01 Evaluation standards. -Evaluation standards in Office, Chief of Engineers, multiple-letter dated 10 January 1961, subject, "Treatment of Recreation in the General Investigation Program,tt and Supplement 1 to Senate Document 97, 87th Congress, 2d Session, "Evaluation Standards for Primary Outdoor Hecreation Benefits, 11 dated h June 196h and pre pared by the Joint Task Force on Recreation have been used in this report. General recreation use has been given a ranGe in value from $0.50 to ~1.50 per visitor-day. Specialized recreation, including inland fishing and long-range boat cruises and similar type activities were given values of $2.00 to $6.00 per day. Sightseeing is valued at $0.50 in this memo. A value of $1.50 per visitor-day was assigned to all-purpose recreation areas because there is a wide range of use consisting of picnic areas, camping facilities, swimming beaches 1rJith modern sanitary facilities and reservoir fishing for the large trout and long scenic boat cruises. 7.02 Justificati~~Er development. -Table 5 gives a monetary evaluation of the planned development, as set forth in paragraphs 6.0h through 6.30. Attendance estimates are consistent ~nth the forecast of public use developed in paragraphs 4.08 and 4.09. Estimates of benefits and annual costs have been discounted by present-worth methods at 2-1/2 percent interest over the remaining project life. Evaluation demonstrates the development of each area is justified by comparing the benefit to the costs. 36 Revised Dec 65 TABLE 5 SUMMARY ECONOMIC EVALUATION COSTS BENEFITS 2 Average Y Average Annual -( Recreation Project Annual Unit Value Annual Interest O, M & Benefit Area Life Attendance Visitor-Day Benefits: Facilities & Replace- Total Cost Amortiza- ment Ratio tion Vista l/ 88 16,000 0650 8,000 9,Soo 200 200 400 Albeni Cove y 89 10,000 1.50 1),000 78,000 2,200 3,000 5~200 2.9:1 Strong's Island 89 23,300 LSO 34,950 87,000 2,400 3,000 5,400 6.5:1 w -.J Priest River 2./ 90 12,)00 l .. So 18,750 9S,Soo 2,700 3,000 5,700 3.3:1 Carey Creek 44 12,200 0.50 6,100 26,500 1,000 1,000 2,000 3.0:1 Riley Creek 21 86 43,100 1..)0 64,650 90,)00 2,600 4,000 6,600 16.2:1 Morton Slough 64 2),100 1.50 37,650 173,000 5,400 3,000 8:~400 4.5:1 Mallard Bay 54 16,500 o.so 8,250 61,500 2,100 2,500 4,600 1.8:1 Springy Point 11 87 4,500 L50 6,750 61,000 1,700 2,)00 4,200 1.6:1 Johnson Creek 83 so,ooo 1.50 75,000 112,)00 3,200 4,000 7,200 10.4:1 ::0 (!) <: f-'• y Average Annual Attendance over p roject life discounted at 2-1/2% (/) (!) 0.. y Interest rate at 2-1/2% t::l (!) () to existing facilities a-- ll Benefits and Costs incremental \Jl.. SECTIOIJ 8 - COORDI:lJATIOH WITH OTHER AGENCIES 8.01 General. - The plan for recreational development is compat ible with the programs of Federal and State agencies concerned with recreation and fish and wildlife on the Albeni Falls Reservoir. In the spring of 1964, the pla~s of the Corps of Engineers were discussed in meetings with these agencies. Their comments are contained in the letters attached as ExT!ibits 1 through 6 of this report. The results of the coordination efforts are summarized in the follOvling paragraphs: 8.02 Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. - A letter from the Regional Director, Pacific Northwest Regional Office of the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, commenting on the Haster Plan, is attached as Exhibit 1. Appropriate expansion of the report has been made to reflect their com ments. All public and private land 01mership could not be shovn on plate 2 because of lack of data. 8.03 United States Forest Service. - The u. s. Forest :Service administers 29 miles of shore, about 13 percent of the total. Host of this shoreline is too steep and rugged for development. The Samowen recreational area with 65 acres is the only development on Albeni Falls Reservoir operated by this agency at the present time. 8. 04 The Forest Supervisor of :Ks.nikStl. National Forest revieHed a draft of the Corps of Engineers plar.: in meetings at Sandpoint, Idaho on 11 February and 15 May 1964 and f·urnished details of their program on an informal basis. Comments of the Forest Service are attached as Exhibit 2. Plate 3 gives a tabulation of the U. s. Forest Service program and shows the location of each site. A total of 32 recreation areas are planned for construction by the u. s. Forest :Service by the year 2000, 38 Seven of the recreation sites are on the reservoir and the remaining 25 are forest campground with no water access. The program is oriented around the southern arm of the Pend Orielle Lake on lands within the Kaniksu National Forest. 8.05 In Fiscal Year 1965, the U. S. Forest Service joined the State of Idaho in the development of a 69.1 acre recreational area on Garfield Bay. This site has excellent waterfront and is an attractive water-oriented, all-purpose recreation area on the reservoir. 8.06 The u. S. Forest Service in carrying out their recreational responsibility for recreation within the Kaniksu National Forest have a fully organized program. This program complements the proposed plan of development of the Corps of Engineers presented in this ~1emorandum. Because most of the southern arm of Lake Pend Orielle lies within the National Forest, the Forest Service has the responsibility of meeting public recreation demand by providing essential facilities to meet these demands on lands under their administration and control. 8.07 Bureau of Land Management. - The plan of development of the Corps of Engineers was discussed in a meeting with the Bureau of Land Management 4 March 1964, at Boise, Idaho. The Bureau of Land J'.Ianagement has developed a recreation area with picnicking, a view point with future camping facilities programmed on a 3-acre tract near the mouth of Pack River. The recreation area has no water access to Lake Pend Orielle. The Corps of Engineers 1 picnic and boat access area plan for Trestle Creek site will complement the Bureau of Land r1anagement by providing needed water access. Exhibit 3 is a letter from the Bureau of Land }1anagement supporting the Corps of Engineers plan of development. 39 Revised Dec 65 8.08 State of Idaho Parks Department. - The Corps of Engineers plan of development was reviewed in meeting with the State Park Department on 3 March 1964. Their letter attached as Exhibit 4 approves the plan. Interest was expressed in the development of Trestle Creek recreation area by the Corps of Engineers to complement an area two miles from Trestle Creek which will not have water access. 8.09 State of Idaho Department of Fish and Game. - The Fish and Game Department now administers 3,780 acres of reservoir shorelands under license from the Corps of ~~gineers. A field and office review of these game management units shOi.,red that 72 acres on 5 different sites were suitable and are needed for recreation development. The Fish and Game Department agreed in a meeting on 3 March 1964 with these findings and concurred in the Corps of Engineers' plan for recreational development of these areas. 8.10 Board of County Commissioners for Bonner County, Idaho. - A meeting was held with the Boriller County Commissioners on 10 February 1964 to outline the proposed recreation developments on the reservoir. The Commissioners concurred in the plan as indicated by their letter attached as Exhibit 5. 8.11 City Council of City of Priest River, Idaho. - A meeting was held on 10 February 1964 with the Mayor and Councilmen of Priest River, Idaho. The City supported the proposed Co1~s of Engineers plan of develop ment of Albeni Falls Reservoir~ as evidenced by their letter which is attached as Exhibit 6 . SECTION 9 - FISH AND WILDLIFE DEVELOPHENT AND H.A.NAGElTENT 9.01 General. - The land use map plate 2 shows 10 tracts licensed to the State of Idaho Department of Fish and Game Department for operation as Game Management Units. These areas consist of 3,780 acres of fee-owned reservoir shorelands not generally suitable for recreation development because of low swampy terrain. The shallo1'1! v.raters and marshy conditions are excellent for feeding and propagating water fm,rl and for spiny-ray fishing. Hunting and fishing use has been heavy. Table 6 lists each of the Game Management Units giving the location, acreage and a brief des cription. Plates 9 through 11 contain layouts of the major units. 9.02 Development and :Hanagement. - Each of the Game Hanagement Units were examined in studies leading to this Memo. Portions totalling 72 acres were found to be suitable for recreation development. Section 6 of this report contains plans for development of these areas. The highest and best use for the remaining lands is the conservation and management of fish and vdldlife resource. The physical characteristics of the tracts are not compatible with recreational, industrial, agricultural or residen tial development. The most satisfactor;y procedure for management is the continued administration by the State of Idaho Department of Fish and Game who operate the land for optimum fish and Hildlife benefits, The areas are open to the public for hunting, fishing a~d general recreational access to the reservoir. 41 Revised Dec 65 TABLE 6 GAHE HANAGENENT UNITS LICENSED TO STATE OF IDAHO Unit :Plate Location Acres Name No. (Miles above Dam) Land Water Description Above Belotv 2062~.5~ __2_0_6_2~.5 ______ North Shore Strips y 0~5 m. right bank 22 Narrow strips, 25-200 1 wide, access by boat only. Priest River 9 5.0 m. right bank 30 85 Shallow marsh accessible by road over railway. ~ Carey Creek 9 8.0 m. left bank 15 46 Partial tree cover. Road access. rv Riley Creek 9 12.0 m. right bank 142 Shallow water area. No road access. Hoodoo Creek 9 12.5 m. left bank 30 52 Marsh lands. Roads access to a portion of unit. Horton Slough 10 15.0 m. left bank 53 Marsh lands. Accessible by road over railway. Ballard Bay l"Iallard Bay 9 18.0 m. left bank 6 44 Partially tree covered. Road access. Muskrat Lake 1/ 19.0 m. left bank l l Harshland boat access only. Carr Creek I/ 22.0 m. right bank 4 12 Marshland boat access only. Hornby Creek I/ 23c5 m. right bank l 8 Marshland boat access only. Oden Bay 10 33.5 m. right bank 26 324 Tree covered point. Boat access only. Pack River ll 37.5 m. right bank 121 l, 253 River Delta with marshlands. Road access. ::u Clark Fork ll 49.5 m. right bank 204 951 River Delta partially tree covered ~ road access. 1-'· (/) (I) TOTALS 513 3,267 0. ~ y Minor areas not shown on plate () SECTION 10 - PROTECTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF RESOURCES 10.01 Objectives, - Appropriate standards of management and control are required to retain high-standard facilities in areas administered directly by Corps of Engineers and,in areas licensed to the State of Idaho. The following paragraphs }Jrese11t general concepts of management. 10.02 Administration of Outgrants. - Project lands will be licensed or leased to qualified state and lo~al agencies and other interests accord- ing to the land use assigr.~...rnents approved in the Master Plan. Preference will be given on the basis of public benefits to be realized from use of the outgranted areas. All outgrants will be administered by the Corps with the objectives of affording maximum"'oenefits to the public and providing reasonable consistency in management among all areas throughout the reser- voir. 10.03 Administration of Other Areas. - The Seattle District will be responsible for the administration; development and management of all lands administered by the Corps of Engineers as part of Albeni Falls Project, but not outgranted. This inch.ldes all public use areas developed and operated by the Corps of Engineers, as well a~ all other project lands. Items of principal concern to management pers9nnel will include day-to-day care of developed areas; control of vandalisrnJ trespass: and theft; prevention of erosion; debris removal; reduction of fire hazards and fire control; and control of health hazards. 10.04 Vandalism> trespass and theft. - Protection and care of project resources require continuing effectiye control of vandalism, unauthorized :' 43I trespass and theft. Failure to take positive action against these things only encourages their increase. ~~imum use will be made of educational techni~ues to obtain compliance with rules and regulations by cooperation rather than by force. Property damaged by vandalism will be promptly repaired. Cooperation of state and local law enforcement officers will be sought in control of destructive trespass and theft. Construction and development on project lands by adjacent or nearby property owners, or other interests} will be prohibited. Removal of minerals) timber or other material from public-use areas will be permitted only as re~uired in con nection with the development program. Such removal from other project lands will be strictly controlled and will be permitted only when in the interest of the Government. 10.05 Boundary markers. - Property lines between private and Government-owned land will be mow~ented at selected locations to establish limits of Government property to reduce trespass. 10.06 Erosion protection. - The shores of most public access areas will need some protection and maintenance. Some shore sections will be allowed to erode to a point of natural stability. Erosion hazards at each public-use area will be appropriately recognized in the design and develop ment of necessary facilities. 10.07 Debris removal. - Tne Clark Fork contributes approximately 95 percent of all debris entering Albeni Falls Reservoir. Control of the debris has been accomplished by installing a deflection boom in the main stream of the river to guide the debris to a holding area. Debris is then collected and burned follouing the fall draft period. This method of debris collection keeps the water area and beaches free of drift. 44 10.08 Fire control. - The fire potential at the Albeni Falls Project is generally high. A fire prevention program in accordance with Section XIII of EM 381-1-1 and an effective fire fighting plan are important parts of the overall plan for project management. The potential fire hazard is of three kinds~ (a) structural fires in and adjacent to Albeni Falls Dam; (b) fires in or adjacent to recreation areas; and (c) forest fires origi nating on or spreading to project lands. 10-09 The program for fire prevention is largely one of organization and training - the u. s. Forest Service, the State Forester, and a number of other organizations carry on extensive training and educational programs each year to encourage and instruct the public in forest fire prevention. These programs will be utilized to train project personnel. The goal will be the training of all personnel to recognize and remove fire hazards around buildings and improvements or in the reservoir. Posters will be used about the project to instruct operating personnel and the general public in fire prevention. 10.10 Fire prevention and control at the project is the responsibility of the Corps of Engineers. All personnel associated with the project opera tion will be instructed in the proper fire fighting techniques necessary to cope with fires generally associated with such structures and appropriate fire fighting equipment will be placed at strategic points in and about the project buildings for emergency use. All persorillel will be assigned defi nite fire control duties and responsibilities under a mobilization plan for fire suppression. 10.11 Caretakers at each recreation area will have the primary respon sibility for fire protection. They will be instructed in the proper fire 4-5 fighting techniques necessary to handle fire generally associated with improvements at recreation areas. Each recreation area will have fire fighting equipment sufficient to handle fires generally associated with the improvements and natu~al vegetation on the area. 10.12 The basic responsibility for fire prevention and control on fee-owned lands rests with the Corps of Engineers. All project personnel will take prompt action to suppress fires while they are still small. Accordingly, all available project personnel will be promptly trained in fire control procedures and assigned definite fire control duties and responsibilities in accordance with a specific plan for mobilization for forest fire suppression. Recommendations by the State and by the u. s. Forest Service for closure of reservoir lands during critical periods will be followed. l~nimum mechanized equipment and hand tools for the suppres sion of fires vill be stored at the project. 10.13 Insect and plant control. - Project management personnel will establish the following maintenance program to accomplish insect and plant control: a. Plantings, mowings, prunings for appearance, and vegetation replacement programs to develop and maintain overhead cover or screen plantings in campgroundsJ picnic areas and the like. Plantings and similar treatments in erosion control work. b. Insect and plant disease control to keep the area reasonably free of pests and prevent serious epidemics which threaten or destroy vege tation. c. Fire hazard reduction treatments with periodic removal of accumulation of flammable litter, dead material within or immediately adjacent 46 to heavy use areas. d. Providing firewood, as available, in heavy use areas to reduce the destruction of maintained vegetation. e. Eradication of undesirable plants such as poison oak in heavy use areas as a protection to the visitor. 10.14 Control of health hazards. - State and Federal regulations and standards of health and sanitation will be observed. A program of mos~uito control will be carried out on project lands. SECTION ll - RULES AND HEGUI.ATIOIJS ll,Ol General, - Regulations pertaining to project management are modified and appear in Title 36 1 Chapter !I~ of the Code of Federal Regulations, supplements of which are printed annually, These regula tions will be printed and placed on display in the areas of the project most frequented by the public. Information map folders will also make appropriate reference to the regulations with citation to the Code of Federal Regulations, 11,02 Interpretation to rules and regulations" - The following supplemental instructions are based on interpretations of Title 36, Chapter IIIJ Code of Federal Regulations, a. Camping is permitted only in areas designated for such use and for periods not exceeding 30 days, except where public demand requires, the District Engineer may reduce the period of occupancy below 30 days, and where public demand does not require use of the sites to afford others an opportunity to use them, the District Engineer or his authorized repre sentative may extend the period of occupancy beyond 30 days, but not in increments of more than 30 days, b, Campers utilizing designated caw~grounds are required to register their time and date of arrival and the campsite to be occupied at registration booths provided at the entrance to such campgrounds and are requested to register departure time and date, c, House trailers (mobile homes) requiring >vater and sanitary accommodations will occupy only sites designated for their transient use 48 .Revised Sep 64 and equipped for their accommodation. Such housekeeping trailers are required to bear State licenses and tires which will not be removed there from. Where water and sanitary facilities are provided by others, payment of occupancy fees, as approved by the District Engineer, will be paid directly to the agency or party authorized to operate such facilities. d. Campers are not permitted to construct permanent or temporary facilities in campgrounds other than awnings attached to trailers or canvas or plastic flys over kitchen areas or at entrances to tents or trailers. e. Where campgrounds are managed by othe~ governmental agencies, pursuant to lease or license from the Department of the Army, campers are required to comply with the rules and regulations of such agencies when such rules are not inconsistent with those prescribed in Section 311.7. f, Where the volume and intensity of camping is such as to warrant the issuance of permits for each period of occupancy, the Project Engineer is authorized to institute such permit procedure in accordance with permit forms approved by the Chief of Engineers4 g. Sections 31L 3 and 31L 4 of Title 36 J Chapter :i~ Code of Federal Regulations will be fu~nished to each permittee with each boat permitJ mooring permit or other permit granted for floating or stationary facility in the zone of fluctuation. Whenever a vessel appears to be of such construction as to be unsafeJ the owner may be required to submit con struction plans and other pertinent information in accordance with Section 311.3c. No plans for boat houses or similar facilities containing sleep ing accommodations shall be approved nor will such facilities be permitted to be used for such purposesc .fr;:-vise:l Sep 64 h. The public will not be permitted in areas where their presence would subject themselves or Government operating personnel to serious acci dent hazards. i. The public will be giv·en reasonable access to all areas other than those specified above, subject only to the normal legal requirements with respect to property and personal rights. 11.03 Relationship to other Federal laws and regulations. - Viola tions of the rules and regulations governing the public use of reservoir areas are not misdemeanors carrying penalty clauses, but the rules and reg~ lations are nevertheless enforceable where the United States is the owner of the property. There are certain laws, carrying substantial penalty clauses for the protection of Government property. Among these are laws relating to the following: a. Coal depredations (see 18 u.s.c. 1851) b. Timber. - The unlawful removal, cutting or injury of trees on Federal property is a criminal offense (see u.s.c. 1852, 1853, 1954, 1955). c. Fires left unattended and not extin~~ished (see 18 U.S.C. 1956) d. Fences destroyed, livestock entering (see u.s.c. 1858) e. Survey marks destroyed or removed (see 18 u.s.c. 1858) f. Government property. - Tnere are laws under which it is a criminal offense to steal or damage Federal property, which laws are appli cable to violations of certain sections of the rules and regulations. 11.04 Archaeological - historical. - Archaeological and historical objects are also protected by Federal laws. 11.05 Wildlife, - Federal laws and regulations applicable to the pro tection and taking of 1nigratory birds are applicable to all civil works 50 project lands. 11.06 Relationship to State and local laws. - State and local laws are enforceable. 11.07 Prevention and control of water pollution. - The Water Pollu tion Control Act Amendments of 1956, approved 9 July 1956 (P.L. 660, 84th Congress) declare the policy of Congress "to recognize, preserve, and protect the primary responsib:Ui ties and rights of the States in prevent ing and controlling ·Hater pollu.tion. 11 Accordingly, control of pollution in the reservoirs constructed by the Corps is the primary responsibility of the State agency or agencies having jurisdiction over waters into which any matter is discharged. Pollution control of the water in reservoirs constructed by the Corps is not a function of the Corps. It is, however, the responsibility of the Corps only to approve plans for structures or facilities to be constructed or placed by others on our reservoirs which meet State water pollution control laws and regulations. 11.08 The District Engineer having jurisdiction over the construc tion; maintenance and operation of Corps reservoirs will cooperate in every practicable ro~nner with State, Interstate or other local agency having jurisdiction of pollution control over such waters in their enforce ment of their pollution control laws and regulations. The approval for any structure, boat or other property being constructed or placed upon the waters of these projects will be subject to prior permission therefor being secured from such agencies by the owner. 11.09 Enforcement of rules and regulations. - The cooperation of the public in the preservation of the property and the resources of the Project will be solicited. This will be done through educational methods such as 51 rna~ folders, signs, and training all reservoir management ~ersonnel in the ~ro~er handling of the ~ublic. Unauthorized use or destruction of Government ~ro~erty or unauthorized commercialization or exploitation of the ~roject lands and waters will be dealt with ~romptly and firmly. To avoid unintential tres~ass, the local ~ublic will be widely informed that at the ~roject office they can study official ~ro~erty ma~s and obtain information on boundary monuments. The Project Engineer,to the extent of his authority) will deal ~romptly but administratively with unauthorized timber cutting, commercial activity or other tres~ass and take ste~s neces sary for initiating legal actions. Reports of unauthorized use of real estate will be made to the Real Estate Division for a~~ro~riate remedial action. SECTION 12 - DISCUSSION; CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 12.01 Discussion. - The Albeni Falls Reservoir lies in an area of exceptional scenic attractions, long summers, abundant evergreen tree cover and a terrain ranging from rolling hills and sandy beaches to high rocky rugged mountains. In this setting the reservoir with a large expanse of clear cool water, 226 miles of shoreline and a natural fresh water fishery of variety and abundance create a recreational environment which attracts an increasing n-wnber of visitors from the region and the nation. Accessibility by two u. s. Highways and the main lines of the Great Northern Railway and the Northern Pacific Railway enhance the natural recreational attractions. 12.02 Public use of the reservoir is restricted by large private ownerships and the physical terrain which is characterized by long reaches of shoreline too rugged and steep for access except by boat. The creation of the 25-mile-long Pend Oreille River arm of the lake by the construction of Albeni Falls Dam made long reaches of shoreland suitable for recreation development. The Corps of Engineers and the u. s. Forest Service are the principal public landowners on the reservoir. A large portion of land administered by the u. s. Forest Service along the reservoir is too steep and rugged for development of water-oriented recreation. However, the large forest areas administered by the u. s. Forest Service adjacent to the reservoir provide an excellent base for satelite recreational developments in the forest area and in the mountainous surrounding area. The Corps of Engineers has a prime responsibility to provide needed public access to the reservoir. 53 12,03 Increasing public demand for recreational facilities 1-1ill soon tax the available recreation facilities constructed by the Corps of Engineers, The grmith of recreational use exceeded original expectations and a complete revision of the plan is required to establish the best possible means for accommodating and meeting the project responsibilities for pu"blic use of' the reservoir, A field reconnaissance of all Corps of Engineers fee=owned land and a detailed study of the recreational needs and uses resulted in the development of a plan for meeting future recrea= tional demands, This plan was presented to the public agencies who have interest in recreational use of the reservoir for their review and comments in a series of informal meetings, This plan of development was approved by these public agencies and is compatible with both the State and Federal developments, particularly those of the u, S, Forest Service and other principal public landowners on the reservoir, 12.04 Conclusions,, = Effective administration and management of proj= ect lands and 1-1a ters are required to retain their value, to provide for the orderly development and to meet public needs, The plan of development proposed herein is a reasonable approach toward the planning for the future to meet these goals and is c::mcurred in by the U, S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Outdoor Rec:reatio:1, tl:-"e Bureau of Land Managemen+, 1 the State of Idaho Departments of Pt;,_rks and Fish and Game 1 the Tmm of Priest River and Bonner County1 Idaho. The plan represents the development of all fee=owned land suitable for recreation use and allocates th:is land for priority 1 recreation use, All land approved for acquisition is designated for priority: recreation use, Operational land in the vicinity of the project and land use for debris disposal ana collection purposes are classified as project Eevised Rep 64 operational lands. The rena:lnJ.Dg land is lmi and swampy and its highest and best use is for fish and wildlife purposes. This land is presently under license to the Idaho State Department of Fish and Game for opera tion of game management uses, Continuation of this procedure is the most satisfactory method for handling this resource. Further expansion of recreational developments on the reservoir will depend primarily upon supplemental acquisition of lands. This ~·~laster Plan is a guide for the development of recreational facilities and management of the reservoir and is intended to be sufficiently flexible so that adjustments can be made by periodic revie'l·l to meet the changing conditions along the reser- voir shorelands. 12.05 Recommendations. - This lvlaster Plan is recommended for adoption as a guide to be followed in the development of land and water areas of the Albeni Falls Project. 55 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The studies reported herein were made under the general direction of Colonel Ernest L. Perry, District Engineer; and Mr. Sydney 0. Steinborn, Chief, Engineering Division. Supervision was by Mr. Harvey L. Miller, Chief, Project Pla~~ing Branch. Mr. Ellsworth Gullidge, Chief, Conserva tion and Economics Section, was responsible for detailed planning. Other engineers contributing to this study are listed below: Project Engineer Coordination: Peter p, Denny and Peter Hengesteg Foundation and Materials: Hervey Bardsley and Allen s. Cary Cost Estimates: Vincent Kemp and Chester DePew Surveys: William Pittis Real Estate: Kelvin Greenstreet and James Hughs Operations: Karel Swxha, Ray Latta and Kenneth Coffman EXHIBIIS SUBJECT 1 Bureau of Outdoor Recreation) letter dated 1 June 1964. 2 u. s. Forest Service, letter dated 2 June 1964. 3 Bureau of Land Management, letter dated 6 March 1964. 4 State of Idaho, Parks Department, letter dated 27 April 1964. 5 Board of County Commissioners, Bonner County, letter dated 13 February 1964. 6 City Council of City of Priest River, letter dated 2 March 1964. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION Pacific Northwest Region U. S. Court House Seattle, Washington 98104 ~liN 1 J "f District Engineer Corps of Engineers 1519 Alaskan Way South Seattle, Washington 98134 Dear Sir: As a result of our meeting on May 21, 1964, with Mr. Denny and Mr. Hegesteg of your office, we are submitting our comments on the Master Plan for the Albeni Falls Project. The preliminary Master Plan appears to provide adequate consideration for recreation development of those lands administered by the Corps of ~gineers. The coordination of development programs with those of adjacent Federal agencies seems adequate and appropriate consideration bas been given to preserving the associated esthetic values of the project. We concur in the use of $1.50 per day for general recreation value used in this plan. The high quality recreation experience, the opportunity for long boat cruises, the scenic and esthetic v~lues and outstanding Kamloop trout fishery associated with Lake Pend Oreille seem to entirely justi~ this figure. The graph of projected recreation use of the reservoir indicate a leveling trend in future visitation in the year 2010. However, the narrative does not appear to explain this leveling off. The projected recreation visitation, to the reservoir, as indicated in the Kaster Plan appears to be conservative in view of the high quality recreation experience available and the accessibility of the project to population centers of the inland empire region. We believe it would be desirable if Plate 2 of the attached maps indicate the adjacent public and private land ownership pattern in addition to the development priority for the recreation areas. Enclosures ~VTJTOT'T' 1 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE NORTHERN REGION ADDRESS REPLY TO FEDERAL BUILDING REGIONAL FORESTER MISSOULA, MONTANA AND REFER TO 2340 JUN 2 1964 District Engineer U.S. Army Corps of Engineers l5l9 Alaska Way South Seattle, Washington 98l34 Attention: Mr. Peter Denny Dear Sir: We have reviewed your Master Plan for recreational develo~ment of the shorelands of your Albeni Falls Project. It appears to be a com:prehensive :plan complementary to our :plans for developing National Forest lands in the :project area. Al though it is obviously the intent of your planners to provide facilities only in areas outside the boundary of the Kaniksu National Forest, the plan does not clearly state this intention. We are hopeful that you can modify the text slightly to define this division of recreational jurisdiction and responsibility. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to review and comment upon your plan. Sincerely yours, NEAL M. RAHM Regional Forester By EXHIBIT 2 IN REPLY REFER TO: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR L:S BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT 6130 1650 Idaho State Office P. o. Box 2237 Boise, Idaho 83701 MAR 6 t864 District Engineer, Seattle District Attention: Pete Denny Corps of Engineers 1519 Alaska Way South Seattle, Washington Dear Sir: This is to confirm our concurrence in the recreation development plan for the Albeni Falls Project of the Corps of Engineers which you presented to us during your recent visit. The plan appears to be comprehen sive and would not have any adverse affect on Bureau of Land Management programs in this area. The Pack River Viewpoint located in the E~ of Sec. 8, T. 57 N., R. 1 E., B.M., would be complemented by development of the proposed Trestle Creek site by the Corps of Engineers. We shall send a copy of the site development plan for the Pack River site as soon as possible and also we will include a listing of lands under Bureau of Land Management jurisdiction in the vicinity of Pend Oreille Lake for your information. Sincerely yours, •---;- '7 ~» I / --~ 1. T. fallini v State Director EXHIBIT 3 STATE BOARD OF LAN IDAHO COMMISSIONERS ROBERT E. SMYLIE DEPT. OF PUBliC lANDS GOVERNOR AND CHAIRMAN ARNOLD WILLIAMS DIVISION OF PARKS SE-CRETARY O'F STATE ALLEN G. SHEPARD BOISE, IDAHO ATTORNEY GENERAL JON E. SODERBLOM JOE R. WILLIAMS DIRECTOR $TATE A.UO'ITCR DELMER F ENGELKING April 27, 1964 SUP'T OF PUBL1C lNSTRUCTlO District Engineer u.s. Army Engineer District Corps of Engineers 1519 Alaskan Way South Seattle, Washington 98134 Attn: Mr. Peter Denny Dear Pete: Mr. Robert MCCall, Administrative Assistant to the Governor, Mr. Gene DeReus of the State Fish and Game Department and I have discussed your proposals for the rrcreational interests on the Albeni Falls project in Northern Idaho. We concur with your recommendations and feel that the recreational interests will be adequately served with your plan. Your proposal seems to coincide well with projected State areas such as Sunnyside State Park, the proposed Farragut State Park and the proposed State area on Trestle Creek. You have requested attendance figures for Sunnyside State Park. However, these are not readily available. Spot checks indicate that usuage was comparatively light due primarily to inadequate access roads. This pro blem was corrected during the past season. Attendance figures for Farra gut Refuge will be furnished you by the State Fish and Game Department as soon as they are available. The State has requested under separate correspondence the revocation of the existing license covering Albenj Cove Recreation Area. Upon com pletion of this request the area will revert to the Corps. If we can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact us. JES:tga cc: Mr. Robert McCall EXHIBIT 4 DORIS l. KENNEY COMMISSIONERS CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT J. M. MICKELSON. Cholrma1 AUDITOR AND RECORDER HOMER SMITH CLERK OF THE BOARD OF LEONARD D. HARBISON COMMISSIONERS ~~g'~ STATE OF IDAHO S~'l~ February 13 1 1964 District Engineer, u. s. Army Engineer District, Seattle 1519 Alaskan Way South, Seattle 4, Washington ATTENTION: Mr. C. C. Templeton Dear Sir: After reviewing the proposed recreational areas you have planned around the Albeni Falls Reservoir, it is oqr opinoin they are very worth while projects. We feel the proposed project at the mouth of the Clark Fork River at Johnson Creek should be one of the first considered, also the one at Oden Bay. These two would fill a great need in our County. Sincerely yours, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO ~{L4'~0Chairman <~/ L>~~. EXHIBIT 5 BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO OffiCE OF THE CITY CLERK March 2, 1964 U.S. Army Engineer District Seattle, Washington Dear Sir: Please be advised that the plans for the development of the Albeni Falls Reservoir area as to recreation, presented to the City Council at a special meeting held February 10, 1964, have been approved by the Mayor and Council, and it is our opinion that said plans are consistent with the demands of the general public for the development of this recreational area. Yours very truly, MV:ml EXHIBIT 6 U.S. ARMY OKANOGAN NATiONAL FOREST NATIONAL ' COEUR D'ALENE NAT'L FOREST \...~ \0-1- / . )' <>~--1..-1- -s-0 ~ / ~ ..""· -- '-..;/C~L ~ A·R·: AT E R . '""-. NATIONAL (_.I'"\ FOREST \ ~> j \ ...... __ ../·· ""') .1' ,JJ LEGEND < BR·U.. ~.~E.OO.Y \ ••• _... ~~w DAMS EXISTING OR UNDER CONSlRUCTION · ·£. """" ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PARKS (EXISTING) ";;:;;;;;;~ STATE PARKS CLARK FORK- PEND ORE I LLE RIVER, IDAHO -.\ ALBEN I FALLS RESERVOIR NATIONAL FORESTS MASTER PLAN NATIONAL PARKS RELATED FACILITIES MAP STATE HIGHWAYS In II sheeh Sheet No I Scale: As shown U S Army Engineer District, Seattle, Wash June 1964 UMATILLA FEDERAL HIGHWAY Prepare~'/ • ~1'11.-~··- ~ Chief, 8 Econtlmic• Section Chief, Project PI !no BrMch NATIONAL App•o~/13 ColoMt,CorpaofEnolnee~ FOREST SCALE IN MILES FileNo. E-52-44-56 PLATE CORPS OF ENGINEERS bt':~~~~t,40RTON SLOUGH( J ' ' ' .' ------t------1--. ------~---- : ! i CLARK : I : -- -~------J ______L_ ------~ ------'------~- >-• 1-1,_z,_ 0::>"z ~,:~ wz-w ' o:z ' oo o ... -i-~J~s~-~-: I T.541\1 ~~ , I LAND USE CLASSIFICATION LEGEND NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY PRIORITY PUBLIC RECREATION AREAS (EXISTING) SURFACED HIGHWAY$ PRIORITY PUBLIC RECREATION AREAS (FUTURE) SECONDARY ROADS Ill FISH AND WILDLIFE RAILROADS • PROJECT OPERATIONAL (PUBLIC USE RESTRICTED) t------~~!!! 0:0: BONNER COUNTY I r=--~~--1..~ ;:·--+-•~.:;::;.,-c- -~'!J!o __ t In II sheets Sheet No Sc11le:As shown U 5 Army Engineer District, Seallle, Wash. June 1964 Sobm;lt,~ "'•&__ No/~ Sllor~ line shown is tJievolion 2062.5 MSL '"''"''0kOtft,, Chie~Secfl~n SCALE IN FEET _'''_.. spoo 11,000 10,000 I~ 20,000 2!1,000 R"ommood~-,~ ~ A~p·•~·-~J_IJ/'--1:!-(.,J P~____ ~.__ •---- I Chief,Pro(e~~Bronch C .. el, EnqineiingDi~i,ion .. - • "'N"'l;o:- Dr.,wn Henguteg Tr11nsmitled with report FjleNo "'"' Carr d.,ted June 1964 E-52-44-56 PLATE 2 CORPS OF ENGINEERS U S ARMY t ::::..~~-__1~-"""lr------Uf~-·- sAMoWEN~ ALBENI FALLS DAM IT\ t''f ~ :'f'f SLOUGH \Y 1:·~~·-~ K E L A KANIKSU NAME . AlflfNI COVE PRIEST RIVER 2 L~ LEGEND 13 4 13 NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY 20 14 2 SURFACED HIGHWAYS ~5 45 SECONDARY ROADS 145 40 91 RAILROADS 10 u 13 10 7 PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES 10 14 EXISTING FUTURE ~ SUNNYS I Dl FOREST 28 _g_ 2 BAYVI fW ~ CORPS OF ENGINEERS r:J~:r TOTAl 90 39 40 \u BATHING BEACH US FOREST SERVICE tl.. ~ ~ BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT FUTURE US FOREST SERVICE RECREATION AREAS ADJACENT TO ALBEN! FALLS RESERVOIR (WITHIN 3 MILES OF RESERVOIR) ~ STATE OF IDAHO TOTAL SCHEDULE Of TOT.t.l SCHEDULE Of Sl TE NAME TYPE OF AREA ACREAGE ACRES TO BE DEVELOPED SiTE NAI.4E T,YPE OF AREA ACREAGE ACRES TO 8£ DEVELOPED STATE OF IDAHO NO. TO 8E DEVD BY 1965 1~6-1970 1971-1975 1976-2000 NO. 0 liE DEVO 1 5 1 -t 70 t 71-1 75 1 7 -2 CD (ON LAN 0 LICENSED FROM 1 CAMP BAY CORPS OF ENGINEERS) C~INQ-PICN!CKIHG 19 19 17 Ll TTL£ BLACKTAI l CAMPING 21 21 LOST LAKE 10 10 1B THREE. SISTERS CAUPING-PICNICKIN 15 7 LlllhEllA POINT 15 15 CITY OF SANDPOINT ' 19 LOST MEADOWS 12 12 0 8 Mtflf:lOR LAKE PICNICkiNG 2 20 CAPE HOfiN 15 15 9 GROUSE MOUNTAIN CAMPING-PI CN I CK lNG 28 28 21 ETHEL 25 25 10 VISTA FLATS 9 9 22 EAST ETHEL 1B SliDE KNOB 18 11 11 11 23 ROCK POl NT 11 TALACH[ VUE 7 13 9 9 24 GRANt TE CREEK 15 15 14 PEARL CREEK 15 15 25 ECHO POl NT 9 9 CLARK FORK- PEND OREILLE RIVER, IDAHO 15 BlACK TAlL '• 19 16 26 GRANITE BLUFF 25 25 27 GRANITE CREEK B ALBENI FALLS RESERVOIR 16 COCOLAllA CREEK ._., .. 21 21 12 29 JOHNSON PASS 5 MASTER PLAN 30 GREEN MONARCH VI [W POl NT 3 31 JOH~ON CREEK CAMPING-PI CHI CKI N 9 i PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES TOTAL 3!$3 .., 295 " In II sheeh Sheet No 3 Scale: As shown U S Army Engineer District, Seattle, Wash June 1964 '"'"''' ~0 d-~~ SCALE IN FEET apoo 10,000 lllpOO ,---_..!_------~-.,.------1 Rooom~.,~~ .,.;:;J.. Chlei,Pr~~Branch HenQnteo Tr•nl!Tlitted with report File No dotod '""' 1964 E-52-44-56 PLATE 3 CORPS OF ENGINEERS U.S ARMY / I ~ PIER ~ ~ ~ f:1 RIVER I ~ PEND OREILLE Cl) " ((" ALBEN/ FALLS RESERVOIR ~ ~ ALBENI FALLS DAM SITE ~ Scale in feet 100 100 200 300 .wo 500 Scale in feet 10~0~~~~====~======0 100 200 LEGEND EXISTING TO BE EXISTING REHABILITATED NEW FEATURES SUMMER OPERAriNG POOL PROJECT BOUNDARY {G-GRAVEL\ GRAVEL ROADS a PARKING \E-EARTH) PAVED ROADS B PARKING AREAS BUILDINGS 6 STRUCTURES = PLAN OF POWERHOUSE AT EL. 2080.0 FLOATING PIER POWER LINED -P- -P- WATER LINES -w- -w- FENCES TREES a SHRUBS D SLOPE LINE INCI~ERATOR LOG BOOMS ROcK CLARK FORK-PEND OREILLE RIVER, IDAHO i;l BANK ALBENI FALLS RESERVOIR ~ MASTER PLAN 1 DAM SITE AND ALBENI COVE ~s: ~OTE EACH AND SWIMMING AREAS CREATION AREA « ~~~~ ix 1 ~~~N~N~ESS OTHERWISE NOTED RE Sooloo A• •howo 4 p T lo II ohoeh Shoot No Seattle, Wash June 1964 [ L_ U S Army Engineer District, s.bmitto~\fM .. ,. o.• ~- • \ ~S!TORS p.,,..,,d,Q}.*.. ·.· 0 ... ,&.. P>'P>· ,,cc(t' Chi'J:O~"r-'Sootloo VISTA HOUSE Rooommoo ' . 2095~R~[,N::G=====~~~;;;;;-;;;;;;,;;;===~~tlic 0 . .... ·,l,·g~ B .4LBEN/ F.4LLS FILL TO EL 2063r WEL~ ~COMFORT STATION (PIT) NEW AREA -2070 TO EL 2058r STRONG'S ISLAND SCALE IN FEET ''booB:.r:a:Enio===':ioo~==="'oo ALBEN/ FALLS ALBEN/ FALLS RESERVOIR RESERVOIR CHANGE HOUSE (TO BE CONVERTED TO PICNIC SHELTER) FOR LEGEND AND NOTE SEE SHEET 4 '---'"'71----CAR TRAILER PARKING CLARK FORK-PEND OREILLE RIVER, IDAHO ALBEN\ FALLS RESERVOIR MASTER PLAN STRONGS ISLAND, PRfEST RIVER AND RY. CAREY CREEK RECREATION AREAS CLEARANCE 12' PRIEST RIVER CAREY CREEK SCALE IN FEET SCALE IN FEET 100 0 100 200 100 tOO 200 F~e No E-52-44-56 PLATE 5 CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR LEGEND AND NOTE SEE SHEET 4 RILEY CREEK Scale in feet CLARK FORK-PEND OREILLE RIVER, IDAHO ALBENI FALLS RESERVOIR MASTER PLAN Rl LEY CREEK RECREATION AREA In II sheeh SheetNo U S Army Engineer District, SubmiH '"'"'''- CJb6;;.... c?···' /Q'~"d ,------,----,----i Rooommo~ .. ~- App,~ii::~ ~" 1:hirfEn;i~-;'Jing Divi1ion LANDSCAPING a WALKS IN OAY_o:Uoo>Ec.:A:o:R£"':A'------1f-'O':'R;":.0"6!5-t-"'~, ':::/:c: Chief, Project~ Branch f------=-=-=-=~~c-c:;:-:;-;:------'-"-'"__,_~_•~_•_•L-1 ~:;:~ ~~~;;~:t&g ~:~:~mi~~:: w;~~~port FileNo R E V I S I 0 N S Chec~ed by:Hangeateg E-52-44-56 PLATE 6 CORPS OF ENGINEERS US ARMY ALBEN/ FALLS PUMPHOUSE RESERVOIR D D c::;,TURE ALL PURPOSE RECREATION AREA RELOCATED BOAT LAUNCHING RAMP FLOATING PIER MORTON SLOUGH I I SCALE IN FEET 100 100 I ~PRO.J£CT BOUNDARY ODEN BAY ,~ SCALE IN FEET 'r ~ 500 ~~"0 c; ~ ~ LANDING PIER 3~3 T. 5 7 N., R.2W.R 2W FALLS 5(4 --T5-6 N , · ALBEN/ RESERVOIR NOTE . f land approved f;~ I See plate .II.A fort ~~~~i~~oyn ;oint and Oden Boy At..f3 for acquis1t1on a PRO.J£CT BOUNDARY FOR LEGEND AND NOTE SEE SHEET 4 PUMPHOUS£ EILLE RIVER, IDAHO SPRINGY POINT MALLARD BAY SCALE IN FEET 100 REVISIONS CORPS OF ENGINEERS U S ARMY \ I \ !/ / --- /;f l NEW I PICNIC AREA l'I NOTE ALBEN/ FALLS See plate II A for location of land approved for acquisition at Trestle Creek RESER VOIR FOR LEGEND AND NOTE SEE SHEET 4 CLARK FORK-PEND OREILLE RIVER, IDAHO TRESTLE CREEK JOHNSON CREEK ALBEN I FALLS RESERVOIR Scale in feet MASTER PLAN ., Scale In feet IQO TRESTLE CREEK AND JOHNSON CREEK RECREATION AREAS In II sheoh Sheet No 8 Scale: As shown U S Army Engineer District, Seattle, Wash, June 1964 '"'"'~'at";:-(} ;9...,,_ ·_-·; s,bm;tt~Ci-f ••• /) U Chi~~ctlo~ Rooomm•~j .. ~ App•".$d,dy~ Chlef~··p~ Branch tf:;{.EngineerjhgDivilion THIS DRAWING HAS BEEN REDUCED ~=:~ b::: ~~:~:steg ~:~:s;i~;:, wi t;~-::ort File No. Choolodby'""""'" 1 E-52-44-56 PLATE 8 US ARMY HIGHWAY 2 8 195 PRIEST RIVER CAREY CREEK SCALE IN FEET SCALE IN FEET 500 400 0 4?0 500 I t REd HHH° MALLARD BAY SCALE IN FEET400 4~ -=:j NOTEThe ' following . Game Management Units ore not shown• N rth Shore Strips . c~rr Creek JPort of Mallard Bay Untt ~ornby Creek Muskrat La.J FOR LEGEND SEE SHEET 4 CLARK FORK-PENFDALLSOREILLE RESERVOIR RIVER, IDAHO HOODOO CREEl< ALBEN I MASTER PLAN HOODOO CR. PRIEST R, CAREY CR., RI~~~;:EMENT UNITS SCALE IN FEE~OO 0. MALLARD BAY GAME Scole A"howo 4~~ 01 Sheet No 9 June 1964 In II sheets. District, Seattle,~Wash U S Army Engmeer Submitt -- RILEY CREEK Prepared: ~ (? j')J, l A?.- Chief, nse ,, - • (; flEcono Soetloo V App•::f.'A, 0,. xif,-'""-/cfl-w Recomm•~- .. ~ ~ ~,:;~d~gDi•i•ioo h 1 ,;,,:~;;:;;-eifo ''""'h File No SCALE IN FEET 500 0 500 O I ,.~ b',: "'"'""' '""'mittod with;;~"'' E _52- 44-5 H------.-3 H Tr~ced by: Morllln$en d ... ted June I 6E 9 Chocfodby,Hooa""' PLAT CORPS OF ENGINEERS U S ARMY -<1 ,---I ( \ \ RECREATION '"'\ \ \ e \ 0 ~' ~ ~ 0 \\ 0 ~J 'I' ~ <; ~I ~ ODEN BAY SCALE IN FEET ' ' 1 'r~sHFn~==d00 C!) '""' '\ ...r II -...! Q:: I ~ -...! ...... 0. i i ~ "': C) ) ~ ::::,. :'2 I " Q:: "'...... ~ ::: ~ 4.1 I J L..J CJ) Q::) 4.1 -...! I I Q:: "': I I EXISTING BOAT LAUNCHING RAMP ) FOR LEGEND SEE SHEET 4 CLARK FORK-PEND OREILLE RIVER, IDAHO ALBEN I FALLS RESERVOIR MASTER PLAN MORTON SLOUGH AND ODEN BAY GAME MANAGEMENT UN ITS In II sheets Sheet No 10 Sc.,le: As shown MORTON SLOUGH U S Army Engineer District, Seattle, Wash. June 1964 ,,,... d,Q,,t- '")' f s,bmiii~CJ1. on..l~n d Cblo~Soolloo R"omm~:Y . ~ SCALE IN FEET 400 0 400 Chi~·f,~~ngBronch Ap~,;'o;,;,;~;·/J~ LB:=:Ed::= =::1 Drawn by: Hengesteo Transmitted with report FileNo Traeedby: Jeppe dated June 1964 Cheded by: Hengesteo E-52-44-56 PLATE 10 u s LLECTION DEBRIS CO SAL AREA ' 5' depth except AND DISPO inI /ortver . channels. 2' to 9' water depth. COUNTY ROAD / PACK RIVER SCALE IN FEETIOOO 108£ HE B J_ __==J FOR LEGFN D SEE SHEET 4 L PURPOSE FUTURE ¢I~N AREA RECREA 8 FOR SEE PLATE CLARK FORK -----,.,:-;::";;Fi'Li:JEfFRij\1V~ER, IDAHO LAYOUT ·~--.-"'FORK_ PE~~LE~E~'E~ERVOI R ALBE~ASTER PLA~ARK FORK SCALE IN FEEiooo VER AND C NITS 10~~-- =:j PACK Rl ANAGEMENT U s"I"A.. how" GAME M 11 June 1964 Sheet No Seattle, W~ashCl.-1 ' o ' . - I" II CORPS OF ENGINEERS CORPS OF ENGINEERS FEE OWNERSHIP EASEMENT LOT PEND OREILLE LAKE I PEND OREILLE ~ !!.L_T.E_N_._R_'-'!______5 4 T56N,R2W \\;..> LAKE 1 I EXISTING CONCRETE BOAT _LAUNCHING RAMP I I TRESTLE CREEK SPRINGY POINT Scale in feet Scale in feet 100 0 100 200 200 0 200 400 LEGEND RESERVIOR POOL ELEV 2062,5 PAVED ROAD GRAVEL ROAD -- FEE TAKING LINE FLOWAGE EASEMENT OTHER PROPERTY Ll NES '1. RAILROAD BUILDING 0 PROPOSED LAND ACQUISITION [//11/J PROPOSED EASEMENT KXX!VSZ'I PROPOSED LICENSE 1.::· ·::':·.'.:'1 CULVERT ~ PEND OREILLE LAKE CLARK FORK- PEND OREILLE RIVER, IDAHO CORPS OF ENGINEERS ALBENI FALLS RESERVOIR FEE OWNERSHIP MASTER PLAN SUPPLEMENTAL LANDS APPROVED FOR ACQUISITION In II sheeh Sheet No II A Scale: As shown CORPS OF ENGINEERS U S Army Engineer District, Seattle, Wash June 1964 ODEN BAY EASEMENT Scale in feet ,,.,.,.d,Qz;:- ,.£, .. s,bmll'~~; -- 500 0 500 1000 Rooo~~i~'#A Ap7~:~:loo THIS DRAWING HAS BEEN REDUCED Drawn by: PO H Tr11nm1itted with report File No ~h=~~Yb/~~=~TE~ated June 1964 E-52-44-56 PLATE I lA APPENDIX 1 TO ALBENI FALLS PROJECT DESIGN MEMORANDUM 23B THE !''LASTER PLAN COST ESTIHATES Area Table of Contents Page Vista 1 Albeni Cove 2 Strong's Island 3 Priest River 4 Riley Creek 5 Carey Creek 6 Morton Slough 7 l-1allard Bay 9 Springy Point 10 Oden Bay 11 Trestle Creek 12 Johnson Creek 13 Table lA - Summary of Cost Estimates 14 Table 2A - Priority of Site Development 15 Revised Dec 65 Master Plan Costs Vista Unit Feature and Item Quantity Unit Cost Cost 19 Vista structure Audio Visual System 1 Each $1,600 $1,600 Map of Reservoir 1 Each 1,500 1,500 Wall }iounted Glass Case 40 L.F. 20 800 Landscaping 1 Job L.S .. 2,200 Subtotal $6,100 Contingencies 1,8oo Total construction cost $7,900 30 Engineering and Design 800 31 Supervision and Administration 800 Total $9,500 l Revised Dec 65 Area: Albeni Cove Unit Feature and Item Quantity Unit Cost Cost 14 Recreation Facilities Rehabilitation Gravel and bituminous surface Access Road 3,100 L.F. $3.85 ~~11, 935 Camp Loop Road 600 L.F. L75 1,050 Parking Area 2,000 s.Y. 1.30 2,600 Log Bumpers 200 L.F. 3.00 600 Change House 1 Job L.S. 3,000 Comfort Station (Vault Type) 1 Job L.S. 4,500 Increase \'Tater Supply 1 Job L.S. 1,500 1rJ"ater Distribution System 150 L.F. 3.25 485 Electrical Distribution System 100 L.F. 2.50 250 Remove Pit-type Toilets 2 Each 150.00 300 Remodel Vault-type Toilet 1 Each 500.00 500 Signs 10 Each 100.00 1,000 Shoreline Improvement (causeway) 1 Job L.S. 2,000 Subtotal $29,720 Contingencies 3,600 Total construction cost $33,300 30 Engineering and Design 5:;300 31 Supervision and Administration 3,,000 Total $41,600 Say $42,000 2 Revised Dec 65 Area: Priest River Unit Feature and Item Quantity Unit Cost Cost 14 Recreation Facilities Rehabilitation Gravel & Bituminous Surfaces Camp Loop Road 1,500 L.F. $1.75 $2,600 Access Road 900 L.F. 3.85 3,460 Parking Area 2,000 S.Y. 1.30 2,600 ~New Gravel & Bituminous Surfaces Camp Loop Road 1,600 L.F. 2.65 4,240 Access Road 660 L.F .. 5.55 3,660 Parking Area 4,050 S.Y. 2.00 8,100 Boat Ramp Improvements 1 Job L.S. 4,000 Combination Comfort Sta. (Flush-type) and Change House 1 Job L.S. 19,500 Picnic Shelters 2 Each $3,600 7,200 Picnic Tables 9 Each 65.od 585 Fireplaces 9 Each 100.00 900 Garbage cans w/base 4 Each 20.00 so Water Distribution System 980 L.F. 3.25 3,185 Remove Existing Facilities 1 Job L.S. 1,000 Log Bumpers 200 L.F. 3.00 600 Landing Dock 1 Job L.s. 1,800 Signs 4 Each 25.00 100 Gravel ·walks 2,700 S.F. • 20 540 Clearing and Grubbing 3 Acres 500.00 1~500 Seeding 1 Job L.s. 500 Fill for Loop Road 2,000 C.Y. 1.50 3,000 Planting trees and shrubs 1 Job LiiS~ 2,400 Subtotal ~;71,550 Contingencies 8,550 Total construction $80,100 30 Engineering and Design 9,000 31 Supervision and Administration 6,400 Total $95~soo 4 Revised Dec 65 Area: Riley Creek Unit Feature and Item Quantity Unit Cost Cost 14 Recreation Facilities Gravel and Bituminous surfaces Camp Loop Road 1,700 L.F. $2.65 $4,505 Parking Area 1,550 S.Y. 2.00 3,100 Comfort Station (flush-type) 1 Each '.14,000 14,000 Picnic Shelter 1 Each 3,600 3,600 Storage Shed 1 Each 1,400 1,4oo Gravel Walk 2,571 s .. F. .20 515 Water Distribution Line 3,135 L.F. 3.25 10,200 Planting 1 Job L.s .. 3,000 Clearing and Grubbing 12 Acre 500 6,000 Seeding 4 Acre 500 2,000 Fireplaces 30 Each 100 3,000 Garbage cans w/base 15 Each 20 300 Electrical Distribution System 350 L.F. 2.50 875 Swimming Area 1 Job L.S. 4,500 Log booms 450 L.F. 4.50 2,025 Picnic tables 30 Each 65.00 1,950 Concrete planks for boat ramp 160 L.F. 30.00 49800 Signs 20 Each 100.00 2,000 Subtotal $67' 770 Contingencies 8,230 Construction cost $76,000 30 Engineering and Design 8,500 31 Supervision and Administration 6~000 Total Cost $90,500 Revised Dec 65 Area: Carey Creek Unit ---Feature and Item Quantity Unit Cost Cost 14 Recreation Facilities Gravel and bituminous surface Access roads 30 L.F. $5.55 $166.,50 Parking area 1,650 S.Y. 2.00 3,300.00 Clearing and grubbing 1 Acre 500.00 500.00 Comfort station (vault-type) 1 Each 4,5oo.oo Lf,5oo.oo Boat ramp preparation 1 Job 2,800.00 2,800.00 Concrete planks 85 L.F. 30.00 2,500.00 Floating pier w/piling 1 Job 1,400.00 1,400.00 Subtotal $15,166.50 Contingencies 3,833.50 Total construction cost 19,000.00 30 Engineering and design 5,400.00 31 Supervision and administration 2,100.00 Total $26,500.00 6 Revised Dec 65 Area: Morton Slough Unit Feature and Item Quantity Unit Cost Cost 14 Recreation Facilities Gravel and bituminous surface Access road 800 L.F. $ 5.55 $ 4,440 Camp Loop Road 1,100 L.F~ 2.65 2,915 Parking area 4,500 S.Y. 2.00 9,000 Log bumpers 1,300 L.F. 3.00 3,900 Clearing and grubbing 5 Acre 5oo.oo 2,500 Site preparation 1 Job 6,ooo.oo 6,000 Seeding - grass 2 Acre 500.00 1,000 Tree planting 40 Each 20.00 800 Tables 47 Each 65.00 3,055 Fireplaces 30 Each 100.00 3,000 Garbage cans w/bqse 31 Each 20.00 620 Trails 800 L.F. 2.00 1,600 Comfort station (flush-type) 1 Each 14,000.00 14_,000 Combination comfort station (flush-type and change house) 1 Each 19,500.00 19,500 Swimming area 1 Job 4,000.00 4,000 Log Boom 450 L.F. 4.50 2,025 Boat ramp preparation 1 Job 5,175.00 5,175 Concrete planks 160 L.F. 30.00 4,800 Floating pier w/piling 1 Job 1,700.00 1,700 Well and casing 1 Job 2,500.00 2,500 Pumphouse and equipment 1 Job 4,ooo.oo 4,000 7 Rev Dec 1965 Area: Morton Slough (Cont 1 d) Unit Feature and Item Quantity Unit Cost Cost V>Tater distribution system ' 1,300 L.F. $ 5.00 $6,500 Electrical Distribution sys. 500 2.50 1.9250 Caretakers area septic system 1 Each 4,500oOO 4,500 Storage shed 1 Each 1,400.00 1,400 Signs 10 Each 100o00 1,000 Railroad crossing 1 Each 8,500oOO 8,500 Incinerator 1 Each 5oo.oo 500 Subtotal $120,180 Contingencies 24,020 Total construction cost 144,200 30 Engineering and Design 16,700 31 Supervision and administration 12,100 Total $173,000 8 Revised Dec 6S Area: Mallard Bay Unit Feature and Item Quantity Unit Cost Cost 14 Recreation Facilities Gravel and bituminous surface Access roads 100 L.F. $5.55 $555 Parking area 3,000 S.Y. 2o00 6,000 Clearing and grubbing 2 Acre 500400 1,000 Log bumpers 700 L.F .. 3.00 2,100 Site preparation 1 Job 4,065.00 4,065 Tables 12 Each 65.00 780 Fireplaces 6 Each 100 .. 00 600 Garbage cans w/base 6 Each 20.00 120 Comfort station vault-type 1 Each 4,5oo .. oo 4,500 Boat ramp preparation 1 Job 4,800.00 4,800 Concrete planks 65 L.F. 30.00 1,950 Floating pier w/piling 1 Job 1,4oo.oo 1,400 Well and casing 1 Each 2,5oo.oo 2,500 Pumphouse and equipment 1 Each 4,000 .. 00 4,000 Water distribution system 500 L.F. 5.00 2,500 Electrical distribution system 200 L.F. 2.50 500 Signs 4 Each 100.00 400 Subtotal $37 s 770 Contingencies 7~930 Total construction cost $45,700 30 Engineering m d Design 11,300 31 Supervision and administration 4,500 Total $61,500 9 Revised Dec 65 Area: Springy Point Unit Feature and Item Quantity Unit Cost Cost 14 Recreation Facilities Bituminous parking area 1,000 S.Y. $ 2~00 $2,000 Clearing and grubbing 2 Acre 500oOO 1,000 Tables 15 Each 65.00 975 Fireplaces 8 Each 100.00 800 Garbage cans w/base 8 Each 20.00 160 Comfort station( vault-type) 1 Each 4,500oOO 4,500 Water distribution system 220 L.F. 3o25 715 Electrical distribution system 600 L.F. 2.50 1,500 Planting trees and shrubs 1 Job L.S. 3,000 Subtotal $14,650 Contingency 1,750 Total construction cost $16,400 30 Engineering and Design 6,000 31 Supervision and administration 2,100 Total $24,500 01 Land Acquisition 36,500 Total $61,000 10 Revised Dec 65 Area: Johnson Creek Unit Feature and Item Quantity Unit Cost Cost 14 Recreation Facilities Gravel and bituminous surfacing Access road 1,100 L.F. $5.55 $ 6,105 Camp Loop Road 2,000 L.. F. 2.65 5,300 Parking area 2,500 S.Y. 2.00 5,000 Log bumpers 900 L.F. 3.00 2,700 Clearing and grubbing 12 Acre 500.00 6,000 Tree planting 30 Each 20.00 600 Tables 55 Each 65.00 3,575 Fireplaces 48 Each 100~00 4,800 Garbage cans w/base 28 Each 20.00 560 Comfort station (vault type) 3 Each 4,500.00 13,500 Floating pier w/piling 1 Job 4,000.00 4,000 \tJell and casing 1 Each 2,5oo.oo 2,500 Pumphouse and equipment 1 Each 4,000.00 4,000 Water distribution system 2,ooo L.F. 5.00 10,000 Power distribution system 2,500 L.F. 2.50 6,250 Signs 20 Each lOOoOO 2,000 Subtotal $76,890 Contingencies 15,610 Total construction cost $92,500 30 Engineering and design 12,600 31 Supervision and administration 7,400 Total $112,500 13 Revised Dec 65 TABLE lA Summary of Cost Estimates Construction Engineering Supervision & Site Cost and Design Administration Total Vista $ 7,900 800 $ 800 $ 9,500 Albeni Cove 62,600 10,000 5,400 78,000 Strong 1 s Island 65,500 15,800 5,700 87,000 Priest River 80,100 9,000 6,400 95,500 Riley Creek 76,000 8,500 6,000 90,500 Carey Creek 19,000 5,400 2,100 26,500 Morton Slough 144,200 16,700 12,100 173,000 Mallard Bay 45,700 11,300 4,500 61,500 Springy Point 52,900 y 6,000 2,100 61,000 Oden Bay 31,500 y 31,500 Trestle Creek 6,000 y 6,000 Johnson Creek 92,500 12,600 7,400 112,500 TOTAL $683,900 $96,100 $52,400 $832,500 !/ Includes $36,500 for land acquisition. gj Land acquisition only. 14 Revised Dec 65 TABLE 2A Priority of Site Development Recreation area F i s c a 1 y e a r s After 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 Priest River 23,.500 72,000 Riley Creek .5.5,dOO 3.5,.500 Albeni Cove 42,000 Strongs Island 1.5,000 72,000 Vista 9,.500 Trestle Creek y Springy Point 61,000 y Oden Bay 29,000 21 Johnson Creek 112,.500 Morton Slough 173,000 Mallard Bay 61,.500 Carey Creek 26,.500 107,.500 23.5,000 184,.500 y 88,000 y Costs to be determined following preparation of detailed development plans. !/ $36,.500 Land acquisition cost included. 1/ Land acquisition. 1.5 Revised Dec 6.5