Reconnaissance report for hydropower redevelopment at Salt Ste. Marie, Michigan

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

OSTI ID:7012745

This report document reconnaissance stage investigations completed by the Corps of Engineers on the feasibility of hydropower facilities redevelopment at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. While continued growth in demand for energy in the Michigan Upper Peninsula is anticipated, existing hydropower capacity has been unable to keep pace with current demand. In addition, a new Canadian hydropower plant is scheduled to go on line in 1982. At that time, water which the United States has traditionally used will be reduced. This reduction in available water will result in lower energy production, and in a further widening of the gap between hydroelectric supply capacity and demand. The authorization for the study is provided under Section 102 of the River and Harbor Act of 1966. The purpose of the study is to determine the overall economic, engineering, environmental, and social feasibility of hydropower facilities redevelopment in United States waters at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and to determine the extent of any recommended Federal participation. After preliminary screening, four of the alternatives were developed to a greater level of detail. Evaluation of these alternatives indicated that whereas under one without project condition, all the alternatives would be economically feasible, under another without project condition, none of the alternatives would be feasible.

• Research Organization: Corps of Engineers, Detroit, MI (USA). Detroit District
• OSTI ID: 7012745
• Report Number(s): AD-A-113569/8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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