Mr. VOGEL. We think they are doing a splendid job, Senator. I think we should recall, however, that they have been in existence for a very, very short period of time. And obviously Rome was not built in a day.

And as has been pointed out, there must be established a base upon which we can conscientiously proceed. This we are establishing, I think, with considerable rapidity. We are examining the benefits that we can anticipate. And as you realize surely, these benefits can take many different forms. They will not all be in the categories that Mr. Wagner has mentioned as described in the act, the principal ones being navigation, flood control, and power.

And so we are reaching for the others. We believe that there are other things to be found. How we are going to put them together is a question. We have a problem there, but we have solved many problems in the past, and I am sure that this one is not insuperable.

MULTIPLICITY OF AUTHORITIES

Senator KEFAUVER. I appreciate your giving this assurance about it. I have just been concerned that with the multiplicity of authorities and governments and interests that you have to deal with, it is going to be very difficult to work out.

Mr. VOGEL. Fortunately, we have well established relations in the valley with local governments, with the local bodies and with the State bodies so that we can work together very rapidly. I know that the matter of cooperation with State and local bodies is something in which we have vast experience.

Senator KEFAUVER. In connection with tributaries, is there any present program with reference to the Little Tennessee where it flows into the Big Tennessee at Lenoir City?

EXTENSION OF DAM AT FORT LOUDOUN

Mr. VOGEL. We have a study underway on that at the present time, in connection with the extension of the dam at Fort Loudoun.

Senator KEFAUVER. How long will that study be continued?

Mr. VOGEL. The General Manager has indicated that it will be completed during this coming year. We will have something to say to you at a subsequent hearing about that.

Senator KEFAUVER. That is near my hometown. I have been very much interested in that small river.

Mr. VOGEL. I realize that.

Senator KEFAUVER. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Senator HILL. General, as I say, you and Mr. Wagner both made splendid and most informative presentations here which are very much appreciated. Your summary tables will be placed in the record, for our information.

(The information referred to follows:)

This amendment is to provide funds for additional construction in 1962 on the navigation lock at Wheeler Dam, Ala., so as to achieve a more efficient and economical work schedule.

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TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY

PAYMENT TO TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY FUND

"For an additional amount for 'Payment to Tennessee Valley Authority fund', $7,000,000, to remain available until expended."

This proposed supplemental appropriation is to provide for the expeditious rehabilitation of the navigation lock at Wheeler Dam on the Tennessee River in Alabama. This lock is now inoperative due to failure on June 2, 1961, of the landward lock wall. National defense (including the space program) and economic considerations make it imperative that the lock be returned to service on the earliest possible date.

Summary of budget financed from power proceeds (for fiscal years ending June 30, 1960, 1961, and 1962)