Dickey--Lincoln project may be nearing reality after two decades

Journal Article · Wed Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1978 · Public Power; (United States)

OSTI ID:6381522

Wark, J

A large hydroelectric facility known as the Dickey--Lincoln School project was first proposed two decades ago. It appeared that Congress might soon appropriate construction funds for the long-stalled St. John River (Maine) project, but delay is again anticipated while Dickey--Lincoln is again to be evaluated--this time to assure its compatibility with new White House water resource policies. The project's abundant supply of economically-priced electric power would help stabilize New England's electric rates, lessen New England's dependence on imported oil, and mean jobs for the area. Of 20 alternatives examined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, none matches its peaking-power capability or its economic feasibility. The project would consist of Dickey Dam on the upper St. John River in the village of Dickey in the town of Allagash and 11 miles downstream, in the Town of St. Francis, would be the Lincoln School Dam. The project would operate primarily as a peaking power plant, providing some 17% of New England's peaking requirements in the mid-1980s. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Northeast Public Power Association, Wellesley, MA
• OSTI ID: 6381522
• Journal Information: Public Power; (United States), Vol. 36:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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