Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
1-1-1978
Keywords
Arkansas river, Navigation system, Environmental factors
Abstract
The foundation for the development of the Arkansas River was laid with the authorization of many upstream reservoirs in the comprehensive River and Harbor Act of 1946 signed by President Truman. Subsequent authorizations were forthcoming and work began on many of the bank stabilization facilities in 1950 and on the major structures in 1957. The current McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System was substantially completed in 1972. The authorized multiple-purpose plan for the Arkansas River and tributaries provided for the construction of coordinated developments in the interests of navigation, hydroelectric power, flood control, bank stabilization, and related benefits including recreation and wildlife enhancement.
Citation
Research Center, Arkansas Water Resources. 1978. An Evaluation of the Effects of Dredging Within the Arkansas River Navigation System - Volume I - Introduction, Summary and Conclusions, and Recommendations. Arkansas Water Resource Center, Fayetteville, AR. PUB043.
https://scholarworks.uark.edu/awrctr/95
Report Number
PUB043
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