In order to make possible the economical future development of water power, the Secretary of the Army, upon recommendation of the Chief of Engineers, is authorized, in his discretion, to provide in the permanent parts of any dam authorized at any time by Congress for the improvement of navigation such foundations, sluices, and other works, as may be considered desirable for the future development of its water power.
July 25, 1912, ch. 253, § 1237 Stat. 233July 26, 1947, ch. 34361 Stat. 501(, ; , title II, § 205(a), .)
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section is from act , the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1912.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name
act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II61 Stat. 501act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 641Department of War designated Department of the Army and title of Secretary of War changed to Secretary of the Army by section 205(a) of , . Section 205(a) of act , was repealed by section 53 of , . Section 1 of act , enacted “Title 10, Armed Forces” which in sections 3010 to 3013 continued Department of the Army under administrative supervision of Secretary of the Army.