Development of the missouri basin

The Pick-Sloan plan, as basis for the proposed development of the Missouri Basin, is described as intended to provide for the generation of hydroelectric power as well as flood control and irrigation. The development of so-called potential hydroelectric power sites is stated to depend upon factors such as essential need and estimated cost, but in general the author believes that the intrinsic value to the government of the power itself will exceed greatly the value of the revenue from its sale. Costs are not discussed.