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Lock and Dam 1, Mississippi River, Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota. Reconnaissance report for hydropower. Preliminary report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5624731
This report presents a preliminary evaluation of additional hydropower at the existing navigation Lock and Dam 1. An existing hydropower plant at the site has a capacity of 14,400-kW. The study shows that installation of a new additional hydroplant with a 4,000-kW or 8,000-kW nameplate rating is economical. Pertinent data concerning the site and two optional installations are given. Severe environmental impacts do not appear to be associated with construction of a new plant of the sizes investigated. The District Engineer recommends that the Corps of Engineers prepare a feasibility report which can serve as a basis for congressional authorization for hydropower plant construction at Lock and Dam 1.
Research Organization:
Corps of Engineers, St. Paul, MN (USA). St. Paul District
OSTI ID:
5624731
Report Number(s):
AD-A-129840/5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English