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8.0 OPPORTUNITIES
The West Fork project has the best potential for storage development in the Upper Division.
Missing data, primarily information on the ability to permit, should be acquired in order to advance the
project. The potential for a multipurpose project should be investigated which could affect reservoir
sizing. The project cost estimate should be updated and expanded to address the multipurpose concept.
8.3.7 Framework Scoring Matrix
To more fully evaluate the previously studied alternatives, a Framework Scoring Matrix was
developed. The projects included in the matrix are the Upper Teichert/Bagley site, Smiths Fork site,
Muddy Creek off-channel site from the Smiths Fork, and West Fork site. As shown on Tables 8-2 and 8-
3, the matrix indicates the shortages of information or information gaps.
8.3.8 Recommendations
The following recommendations could result in storage projects to alleviate shortages in the Bear
River Basin if sufficient interest is indicated by the BAG.
Central Division
Perform preliminary investigations and preliminary designs for a multipurpose storage project on
the Muddy Creek site. Develop the information needed for the secondary selection scoring matrix
including cost estimates and economics. The Muddy Creek Reservoir site has many data gaps but has the
best potential for development. A Level I study would be needed to determine project feasibility.
Upper Division
Update the work previously performed on the West Fork site. Develop additional information to
fill in data gaps indicated in the framework scoring matrix. This site was previously shown to have very
economical cost per acre-foot of storage. A Level II study would be needed to determine project
feasibility. A multipurpose storage project should be investigated.
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