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Title: Proposed construction of Priest Rapids Dam in relation to Hanford Works

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10137016· OSTI ID:10137016

This paper summarizes the proposed construction of the Priest Rapids Dam on the Columbia River by the Atomic Energy Commission. Power generation to the Hanford Works and flood control for the surrounding area is the main goal for the construction of the dam. The summary covers the feasibility of the dam from its design, operation, benefits, security, drawbacks, etc.

Research Organization:
Hanford Site (HNF), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
10137016
Report Number(s):
HAN-48422; ON: DE92011314
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 7 Jan 1953
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English