Water resources appraisal for hydroelectric licensing: Little Tennessee River Basin, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia. Appraisal report

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6551134· OSTI ID:6551134

The water resources of the Little Tennessee River Basin which covers 2627 sq. miles in parts of Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina, are evaluated for potential hydropower development. Information is included on: the economy of the Basin; existing water and related land resources; the East Fork, West Fork, and Nantahala Projects which are under major license consideration; and future water developments. It is concluded that the three planned projects are economically justified and environmentally sound. In addition potential developments which have not been evaluated for feasibility could produce approximately 4600 MW in hydropower. (LCL)

• Research Organization: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Electric Power Regulation
• OSTI ID: 6551134
• Report Number(s): FERC-0066
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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