Chapter 137. To authorize the construction of flood control and improvement works in Minnesota River and Big Stone Lake between the States of Minnesota and South Dakota
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CHAP. 137.— An Act To authorize the construction of flood control and improvement works in Minnesota River and Big Stone Lake between the States of Minnesota and South Dakota. April 15, 1920. [[S. 3263](/us/bill/66/s/3263).] [[Public, No. 172](/us/pl/66/172).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That the Minnesota ValleyMinnesota River.Dam, etc., authorized across, at Big Stone Lake, for flood control, etc.
Drainage and Flood Control District, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and the Big Stone Lake Drainage and Flood Control District, organized and existing under the laws of the State of South Dakota, are hereby authorized to construct a dam across Minnesota River at the foot of Big Stone Lake, together with such dikes, spillways, diversion channels, and other works in said river and lake as the said districts may agree upon as necessary for the prevention and control of floods, the improvement of navigation, and the drainage of land: *Provided*, That plans for the works*Proviso*.Approval of plans. hereby authorized shall be submitted to the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers for their approval, and unless, and until, approved by them no part of the said works shall be built or commenced.
Sec. 2. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is herebyAmendment. expressly reserved. Approved, April 15, 1920.