U.S. Department of Defense
Date of this Version
2009
Abstract
The Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) operates a system of six dams and reservoirs on the Missouri River to serve the multiple purposes authorized by Congress in the Flood Control Act of 1944. In addition to operating the system for flood control, navigation, hydropower, recreation, and fish and wildlife, the Corps is also authorized to use the system for irrigation, water supply and water quality. This fact sheet will discuss the Corps efforts regarding these three authorized project purposes.
Comments
Published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2009) 1-2