Colorado River Storage Project Act (1956)

After the ratification of the Upper Colorado River Compact, Congress was receptive to approving this Act which authorized the construction of the following dams:: Glen Canyon,; Flaming Gorge; The Aspinall Units (Curecanti); Navajo
This Act also established the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund to which operating revenues would be credited and used to help pay for the projects.
The Act further authorized the investigation and development of several "participating projects" specifically aimed at helping the Upper Basin States develop their compact apportioned waters.
United States Code regarding the Colorado River Storage Project: This link will take you out of Colorado Water Knowledge. Use the BACK icon on your browser to return to this page.