Brief reconnaissance study for the addition of hydropower for Millersville Dam, Millersville, North Carolina

Technical Report · Wed Jul 14 04:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:7151641

Gebhard, Jr, T G

The feasibility of developing hydroelectric power at the Millersville Dam in Millersville, North Carolina was studied. This dam, built in 1930 for hydropower generation, has a developable head of 32 ft. Information is presented on: the site characteristics; the potential developer, customer power demand; environmental, institutional and safety aspects of the proposed development; power plant potential and characteristics; and the calculation of the costs and benefits of the proposal. Based on the assumptions used, hydropower development at this site was found to be economically feasible if existing equipment is repaired. (LCL)

• Research Organization: Gebhard (Thomas G.), Austin, TX (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC44-80R420006
• OSTI ID: 7151641
• Report Number(s): DOE/R4/20006-T33; ON: DE82019780
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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