Excavation.—The excavation was made with pick and shovel and the material hauled away in carts, the distance to the dump being 700 ft. The top was shoveled directly into the carts, while the rest was handled two and three times. When the reservoir was finished dirt had to be filled in around the sides and puddled.
Wages.—The following rates of wages were paid on the job:
| Foreman | $3.00 |
| Carpenter | 3.50 |
| Carts and driver | 3.50 |
| Laborers | 1.50 |
The carpenters worked 8 hours a day and were paid time and a half for overtime. The rest worked ten hours per day and were paid regular rates for overtime.
Fig. 275.—Transverse Section of 75,000-Gallon Reservoir.
Forms.—Carpenters framed and erected the forms, but laborers did all the carrying for them. Laborers also tore down the forms. For the girders and columns 2-in. boards were used, but for the sides 1-in. boards with 3×4-in. scantlings were used. The props for supporting the girder and top forms were 3×4. Except for columns and girders and some props, all the forming was used three times. The lumber cost:
Fig. 276.—Column Construction for 75,000-Gallon Reservoir.