Many dams which had formerly been used in connection with lumbering 

 operations are now in a state of disrepair. The Department of Public Works 

 rebuilt or repaired five dams at the request of this Department in the in- 

 terests of conservation, propagation of fish and wildlife and in connection 

 with forest protection. During the year, surveys of the sites and hydrologic 

 studies were made in connection with 9 dams requested by this Department for 

 re-construction in the summer of 1955© The information so obtained enabled 

 the Department of Public Works to carry out design and preliminary engineering 

 work prior to the opening of the construction season* 



Inspections were made of the construction, operation and maintenance 

 of dams which are operated by the staffs of the Department through the various 

 District Offices. Throughout the Province there are now 60 dams operated and 

 regulated by this Department. 



There has been a' decided increase in the past year in requests from 

 the public for information concerning the construction of private dams and ■ 

 farm ponds and the requirements of this Department with regard to approval of 

 such construction. Copies of The Extracts from The Lakes and Rivers Improve- 

 ment Act were sent to all applicants. 



- 12 - 



