Water Resources: Corps of Engineers' Transfer of Three Townsites

Abstract

In the 1930s and 194Os, the Corps constructed the three townsites to serve as headquarters for Corps personnel and others while the Fort Peck, Garrison, and Fort Randall dam projects were being built on the Missouri River. Afterwards, the townsites provided a permanent settlement for the limited number of Corps personnel who operate and maintain the projects. On August 15, 1985, the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1985 authorized the transfer of the three townsites to the municipal corporations serving the townsites inhabitants, at no cost and without warranty as to the condition of the townsite facilities. Subsequent legislation authorized the Secretary of the Army to warrant the titles to the townsite deeds, to provide for the transfer of additional lands needed for public services, and to operate the townsites electrical distribution systems for up to 3 years after the transfer date.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 29, 1988
Accession Number
AD1175118

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  • James Iii Duffus

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