Report of the Chief of Engineers U.S. Army, Part 3U.S. Government Printing Office, 1907 Includes the Report of the Mississippi River Commission, 1881-19 . |
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Page 1874
... depth for its entire length . There are a few shoals in the dredged channel , however , the shoalest spot being about 1,800 feet easterly from the bridge in mid - channel , where the minimum depth is about 18.4 feet . The width of ...
... depth for its entire length . There are a few shoals in the dredged channel , however , the shoalest spot being about 1,800 feet easterly from the bridge in mid - channel , where the minimum depth is about 18.4 feet . The width of ...
Page 1880
... depth of 21 feet below datum in the canal and in the greater part of the channel between the canal and the city of Sturgeon Bay . The governing depth of the through channel connecting Lake Michigan with Green Bay , of which the canal ...
... depth of 21 feet below datum in the canal and in the greater part of the channel between the canal and the city of Sturgeon Bay . The governing depth of the through channel connecting Lake Michigan with Green Bay , of which the canal ...
Page 1881
... depth of channel is about 8 feet . The depth at entrance is about 16 feet . Remarks . A plan for improving the harbor in accordance with existing project is in preparation . When it shall have been approved , it is proposed to award a ...
... depth of channel is about 8 feet . The depth at entrance is about 16 feet . Remarks . A plan for improving the harbor in accordance with existing project is in preparation . When it shall have been approved , it is proposed to award a ...
Page 1889
... depth of 20 feet and a minimum width of 120 feet . The minimum depth at entrance is 22.4 feet . Remarks . The present project provides for the improvement of this harbor in accordance with the report submitted in House Docu- ment No. 62 ...
... depth of 20 feet and a minimum width of 120 feet . The minimum depth at entrance is 22.4 feet . Remarks . The present project provides for the improvement of this harbor in accordance with the report submitted in House Docu- ment No. 62 ...
Page 1892
... depth of 13 feet below datum . Remarks . About 400 feet of the north pier and 500 feet of the south pier , require rebuilding above the water line . These portions of the piers were built from fourteen to twenty - six years ago , and ...
... depth of 13 feet below datum . Remarks . About 400 feet of the north pier and 500 feet of the south pier , require rebuilding above the water line . These portions of the piers were built from fourteen to twenty - six years ago , and ...
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act approved March act of June allotted Amount appropriated amount expended appropriated by river April August 18 balance unexpended July balance unexpended__ bank barges Bend breakwater bridge Cairo canal channel Chief of Engineers COMMERCIAL STATISTICS Company completed construction cost cubic yards Date of contract December 31 depth Detroit River dredging ending June 30 Executive Mansion expended during fiscal expended in fiscal fiscal year ending freight gauge harbor act approved hereby Improving harbor July 13 June 13 June 30 Lake levee district linear feet lock maintenance of improvement mattress Michigan miles Mississippi River Commission Money statement Name of contractor navigation nineteen hundred operations Park pier plant profitably expended removed repairs requirements of sundry revetment riprap river and harbor rock season Secretary Secretary of War September 19 shoals steamer stone Submitted in compliance sundry civil act survey thousand dollars tion tonnage tons Total United vessels
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Page 2672 - That the following sums of money be, and are hereby, appropriated, to be paid out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be immediately available, and to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers, for the construction, completion, repair, and preservation of the public works hereinafter named : Improving Harbor at Belfast, Me.
Page 2518 - That a contract or contracts may be entered into by the Secretary of War for such materials and work as may be necessary to complete the said lock and dam, to be paid for as appropriations may from time to time be made by law, not to exceed in the aggregate nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars, exclusive of the amount herein appropriated.
Page 2537 - That the Secretary of War may enter into a contract or contracts for such materials and work as may be necessary to complete the said project, to be paid for as appropriations may from time to time be made by law...
Page 2522 - Provided, That the .Secretary of War may enter into a contract or contracts for such materials and work as may be necessary to...
Page 2547 - Continuing improvement, two million dollars, which sum shall be expended, under the direction of the Secretary of War, in accordance with the plans, specifications, and recommendations of the Mississippi River Commission, as approved by the Chief of Engineers...
Page 2603 - It shall be the duty of said commission to take into consideration and mature such plan or plans and estimates as will correct, permanently locate, and deepen the channel and protect the banks of the Mississippi River; improve and give safety and ease to the navigation thereof ; prevent destructive floods ; promote and facilitate commerce, trade, and the postal service...
Page 2591 - City at a higher price than one dollar and eighty-five cents per square yard for a quality equal to the best laid in the District of Columbia prior to July first, eighteen hundred and eighty-six, and with a base of not less than six inches in thickness.
Page 2478 - Act to regulate the construction of bridges over navigable waters," approved March twenty-third, nineteen hundred and six.
Page 2557 - Provided, That no preliminary examination, survey, project, or estimate for new works other than those designated in this or some prior act or joint resolution shall be made: Provided further, That after the regular or formal reports made as required by law on any examination, survey, project, or work under way or proposed are submitted...
Page 2491 - An act extending the homestead laws and providing for right of way for railroads in the District of Alaska, and for other purposes.