Specifications

Section 1 Introduction
EAA Storage Reservoirs Revised Draft PIR and EIS February 2006
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Planning performed during the Restudy did not optimize the design and
performance of individual features, including the EAA storage reservoirs. The
Restudy recommended the construction of three 20,000-acre above-ground
reservoirs with a total storage capacity of 360,000 acre-feet and up to 150%
conveyance capacity increases for the Miami and North New River Canals. For
modeling purposes, the reservoirs were located between the Miami and North
New River Canals adjacent to the northern boundary of STA-3/4 and the Holey
Land Wildlife Management Area. The complex negotiations leading up to land
acquisition resulted in the acquisition of Compartment A, shown in Figure 1-3.
Various site configurations (including both acquired lands and lands that are
presently in private ownership) were investigated to determine the most cost-
effective solution for the EAA reservoir.
FIGURE 1-3: THE EAA AND VICINITY