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Brief reconnaissance study for the addition of hydropower for Municipal Dam and intake structure, Franklin, Kentucky

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5252529
The feasibility of retrofitting the Municipal Dam near Franklin, Kentucky for power generation was examined. This dam has a developable head of 12 ft., was built in 1962 to provide a municipal water supply. The study of environmental, institutional, safety and economic factors showed that hydroelectric power development at this site appears to be economically feasible at municipal interest rates. (LCL)
Research Organization:
Gebhard (Thomas G.), Austin, TX (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC44-80R420006
OSTI ID:
5252529
Report Number(s):
DOE/R4/20006-T5; ON: DE82017745
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

13 HYDRO ENERGY
130100 -- Hydro Energy-- Resources & Availability
130500* -- Hydro Energy-- Economic
Industrial
& Business Aspects
DAMS
ECONOMICS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
FEDERAL REGION IV
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
KENTUCKY
LOW-HEAD HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
NORTH AMERICA
POWER PLANTS
POWER POTENTIAL
RETROFITTING
SAFETY
USA