Gem State Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2952-Idaho
Technical Report
·
OSTI ID:5966231
A draft environmental impact statement (EPA No. 820563D) describes the estimated effects of a proposed hydroelectric project on the Snake River in Idaho which would include a 4300 by 40 foot earthen dam, with dikes on either side, a power canal, powerhouse, and a 3.76-mile transmission line and facilities. Power generated at the site would serve Idaho Falls, which expects to double in population over the next 15 years. Local workers would fill the 250 construction jobs. The reservoir would diversify the area's recreational potential. Negative impacts would be the loss of 24,000 feet of the Snake River and associated aquatic habitat, which would affect fish populations. The higher water level would restrict larger boats to the upper reservoir. Inundation of two small dams would create some hazards to boaters and eliminate their power generating capacity. Legal mandates for the study were the DOE Organization Act of 1977, Federal Power Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, and National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.
- Research Organization:
- Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5966231
- Report Number(s):
- EIS-82-0625(Draft); FERC/EIS-0034/D
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
A. J. Wiley Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2845, Idaho
River flow maintenance turbine for Milner Hydroelectric Development
Factors affecting powerhouse passage of spring migrant smolts at federally operated hydroelectric dams of the Snake and Columbia rivers
Journal Article
·
Sun Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1982
· EIS; (United States)
·
OSTI ID:5924506
River flow maintenance turbine for Milner Hydroelectric Development
Conference
·
Sat Dec 30 23:00:00 EST 1995
·
OSTI ID:219969
Factors affecting powerhouse passage of spring migrant smolts at federally operated hydroelectric dams of the Snake and Columbia rivers
Journal Article
·
Thu Nov 30 19:00:00 EST 2023
· Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
·
OSTI ID:2204426
Related Subjects
13 HYDRO ENERGY
130600 -- Hydro Energy-- Environmental Aspects
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
Health
& Safety
510500 -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Site Resource & Use Studies-- (-1989)
520500 -- Environment
Aquatic-- Site Resource & Use Studies-- (-1989)
530200* -- Environmental-Social Aspects of Energy Technologies-- Assessment of Energy Technologies-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
DAMS
DOCUMENT TYPES
ECOSYSTEMS
EMPLOYMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
FEDERAL REGION X
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
IDAHO
LEGAL ASPECTS
NORTH AMERICA
POWER GENERATION
POWER PLANTS
RECREATIONAL AREAS
SURFACE WATERS
USA
WATER RESERVOIRS
130600 -- Hydro Energy-- Environmental Aspects
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
Health
& Safety
510500 -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Site Resource & Use Studies-- (-1989)
520500 -- Environment
Aquatic-- Site Resource & Use Studies-- (-1989)
530200* -- Environmental-Social Aspects of Energy Technologies-- Assessment of Energy Technologies-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
DAMS
DOCUMENT TYPES
ECOSYSTEMS
EMPLOYMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
FEDERAL REGION X
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
IDAHO
LEGAL ASPECTS
NORTH AMERICA
POWER GENERATION
POWER PLANTS
RECREATIONAL AREAS
SURFACE WATERS
USA
WATER RESERVOIRS