Public Law 83–625

That the Secretary of

Cold Brook Dam, S. Dak.

Water level damages.

the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, is authorized and directed to compensate the owners of water wells in the vicinity of Cold Brook Dam in South Dakota for losses determined by him to have been sustained by reason of the lowering of the level of water in such wells as a result, wholly or partially, of the construction and operation of Cold Brook Dam. Losses compensable under this Act shall include, but not be limited to, (1) the expense of improving or replacing the affected wells so that an amount of water equal to the amount previously obtainable from the affected wells will be available to the owners; (2) the expense of maintaining an adequate supply of water pending the completion of the improvement or replacement of the affected wells; and (3) injuries to property resulting from the lack of an adequate supply of water pending the completion of the improvement or replacement of the affected wells.

Sec. 2.

Claims for losses compensable under this Act shall be submitted

Claims.

to the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, in such form and in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe. Any such claim shall be submitted not later than two years after the date of enactment of this Act, or not later than two years after the lowering of the level of water which is the basis for the claim, whichever is the later.

Sec. 3.

Payment of claims for losses compensable under this Act

Payment.

shall be made by the Secretary of the Army out of any funds available for flood control.