This amendment adds new conditions to a dam project requiring construction of a new dam before decommissioning the existing one and mandating a comprehensive study on ownership, hydroelectric potential, recreational opportunities, and public access to be completed by October 1, 2025.
- Restructures the special conditions section by adding a designation (A) to existing conditions and inserting a new subsection (B) that establishes requirements for the commission and water development office regarding dam construction sequencing and a detailed study. (Page 59, line 17 and after line 19)
- Requires the new dam to be constructed before the existing dam is decommissioned and ensures the new dam provides a similar water supply amount as the existing dam. (Page 59-60, lines 5-11)
- Mandates a study to be completed and reported to the select water committee by October 1, 2025, examining project ownership options including state or public entity ownership, potential renaming to 'Douglas recreational lake,' hydroelectric power generation possibilities, recreational opportunities including boating, swimming and fishing, and the need for public access. (Page 60, lines 13-36)
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