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Los Angeles, C alif. Deo. 16, 1947 27-334 Mr. A. M. Folgeri^^ (c.o. Mr. Frank Strong) Referring to your letter of December 9th, file f 1-1-2 relative to Storm Flow Data on Las Vegas Creek, Las Vegas, Nevada. " Our records reflect the following drainage data on Bridge 334.46 - one 15' R.C. Deck Span where Las Vegas Creek crosses under Railroad tracks east of Freight House. Tributary Water Shed Area - 2100 Aores » - 3.28 Square Miles Distance in miles from Outlet to Extreme end » 2.28 miles Center of Gravity of Area 1.50 miles Average Slope - 0.012# Probable Maximum run-of:£;S0Q Seoond Feet. u In making comparison of openings at various locations with comparable drainage areas, a double 8* x 4* reinforced conorete box would provide ample area to handle run-off at this location. J. F. Mack
