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Review of Complaints Concerning the Soil Conservation Service's
Involvement in the Patton Group Drainage Project. B-114833;
CED-77-10; CED-77-9. December 3. 1976. Released march 7, 1977. 3
pp. + enclosure (11 pp.).
Report to Rep. Andrew Jacobs* Jr.; Sen. Birch Eayh; by Robert F.
Keller, Deputy Comptroller General.
Issue Area: Land Use Planning and Control: Land Policy and the
Environment (2302).
Contact: Community and Economic Development Div.
Budget Function: Ntural Resources, Environment, and Energy:
Conservation and Land Management (302).
Organization Concerned: Soil conservation Service.
congressional Relevance: Rep. Andrew Jacobs, Jr.; Sen. Birch
Bayh.
An examination was performed of the Patton group
drainage project in response to allegations by Mr. Harold Vood
that it caused damage to his farm crops. The project, designed
by the Soil Conservation Service, drains runoff from three
farms, causina it to reach Mr. Wood's farm--including a creek
running through it. Mr. Mood claimed that he was not advised of
the project until after it was constructed, and that it changed
natural driinaqe, causing water to flov ontc bis land.
Findings/conclusions: According to Service officials, they were
not required to contact Mr. Vood before constructioa. Because of
conflicting reports, and lack of clear evidence, it was not
ascertained if the project had changed runoff patterns or caused
damages as claimed. However, it was concluded tbat the
complainant should have been informed of the project and its
impact, and the Service should have ascertained that an adequate
drainage ditch would extend to the creek. Recommendations:
Agency official should emphasize timely notification to property
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