Columbus moves to develop low-head hydro potential

Technical Report · Thu May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6793929· OSTI ID:6793929

Francis, Jerry L.

A study, conducted to determine the feasibility of hydropower generation at two water storage dams owned by the city of Columbus, Ohio, is discussed. The study concluded that power development at these sites is technically, environmentally, and economically feasible. Construction plans are being developed for one site with project completion scheduled for mid 1983. (LCL)

• Research Organization: Public Technology, Inc., Washington, DC (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (CI)
• DOE Contract Number: FG02-78IR05106
• OSTI ID: 6793929
• Report Number(s): DOE/IR/05106-T38
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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