This report presents the results of an archaeological survey in the Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek watershed where the U.S.D.A., Soil Conservation Service proposes to construct seven flood water-retarding structures (Structures 3, 4, 5, 11, 16, 20, and 21) and one multiple-purpose structure (8). Under a contractual agreement with the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service the Department of Anthropology, University of Georgia initiated the fieldwork necessary to allow for preparation of a report containing the following:. 1) the determination, description and map location of all archaeological sites in the construction areas, 2) an assessment of the potential effect of the proposed construction on the archaeological resources, 3) a suggested program of the measures and estimated costs necessary to adequately mitigate the impact of the construction on the resources, 4) the determination of the archaeological and historical levels of significance of the sites for nomination to the National Registry of Historic Places.
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