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Brief reconnaissance study for the addition of hydropower for McAdenville Dam, McAdenville, North Carolina

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5358700
The feasibility of retrofitting the McAdenville Dam near McAdenville, NC for power generation was examined. This dam has a developable head of 20 ft., was built in 1882 to provide power to a textile mill. The study of environmental, institutional, safety and economic factors showed that commercial hydroelectric power development at this site is economically feasible. (LCL)
Research Organization:
Gebhard (Thomas G.), Austin, TX (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC44-80R420006
OSTI ID:
5358700
Report Number(s):
DOE/R4/20006-T27; ON: DE82017168
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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FEASIBILITY STUDIES
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NORTH AMERICA
NORTH CAROLINA
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POWER POTENTIAL
RETROFITTING
SAFETY
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